413: The Xbox "Reset."

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It's here, the big "Xbox reset." Jez and Rand discuss the aftermath of project Asha, and whether or not Microsoft has gone too far. Was this the right thing for the health of the brand? Did Xbox Game Studios become too bloated? Or is this all just callous spreadsheetery?

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, aftermath of PlayStation's discpocalypse. Will Xbox support discs?
00:28:00: The Xbox "Reset," mass layoffs, divestitures, and the future.
00:46:00: Obsidian making a Fallout game? Shrinking core market, impact of AI.
01:00:00: The fate of id Software.
01:20:00: Superchats, Patreon Q&A topics, and final thoughts.

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