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Podquisition 614: Higher Fidelity

October 29, 2026 · 57 min

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But we’re the weird ones, got it.

Content we consumed this week includes:
(0:08:40) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:15:30) Samson
(0:17:40) Everything Is Crab
(0:22:10) My Arms Are Longer Now
(0:24:55) Final Fantasy Resonance
(0:33:45) Silver Pines

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:37:00) Beyond Good & Evil 2 still in pre-production phase
https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-good-and-evil-bge2-report-ubisoft

(0:45:45) EA shutters BioWare, axes staff across studios
https://www.eurogamer.net/bioware-closing-down-mass-effect-5-cancelled
https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-cancels-sims-skate-400-layoffs
https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-cuts-massive-ripple-effect-motive-full-circle-respawn

(0:48:50) Microsoft also making massive cuts
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-ai-microsoft-voluntary-exit-offer-60000
https://www.eurogamer.net/arkane-lyon-consultation-period-extended-december

(0:49:35) Pokémon Unite will ensure you can visit your in-game purchases after ending service
https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-unite-closing-date

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