{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Does Death Stranding 2 Feel So Eerily Familiar?","description":"In this episode, we\u2019re unpacking a whirlwind of gaming news that\u2019s got the industry buzzing. Kicking things off, reports are swirling that Microsoft\u2019s got big plans for Xbox: a full next-gen console is reportedly slated for 2027, promising a major leap forward, while an Xbox-branded gaming handheld could hit shelves as early as later this year\u20142025 is shaping up to be a wild ride for Team Green. Meanwhile, indie darling Split Fiction is making waves, smashing a major sales milestone in just 48 hours, proving there\u2019s serious appetite for fresh titles. Over at Sony, they\u2019re dabbling in AI-powered PlayStation characters and, in a twist of irony, picked Horizon\u2019s Aloy as their guinea pig\u2014smart move or uncanny valley vibes? We\u2019ll dig into that. The headlines keep coming with Moon Studios, the creative force behind the beloved Ori series, announcing they\u2019re now fully independent. They\u2019ve wrested publishing rights for their latest dark fantasy epic, No Rest for the Wicked, from Take-Two Interactive\u2014yep, the Grand Theft Auto and Borderlands giant\u2014marking a bold new chapter for the studio. On the leak front, early Battlefield 6 footage has apparently surfaced online, and it\u2019s looking like a win for EA, with fans already hyped for what\u2019s next. We\u2019ll also share our raw impressions of the Death Stranding 2 trailer\u2014Kojima\u2019s back, and it\u2019s as weird and wonderful as ever. Wrapping things up, we\u2019re throwing out a wishlist item: Uncharted 2 multiplayer\u2014can we make this happen again, please? And finally, a quick pulse check: are we still doing the console war thing, or have we all just agreed to play nice now? From next-gen dreams to AI experiments and indie triumphs, this episode\u2019s got it all\u2014tune in for our full takes on where gaming\u2019s headed next! &amp;nbsp;   \ud83d\udd25 Stay Connected &amp;amp; Support the Show! \ud83d\udd25  \ud83c\udf10 Everything in One Place \u2192 andrewalliance.me \ud83d\udcac Join the Community \u2192 Chat with us on Discord at andrewalliance.me\/discord \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Start Your Podcast! Get 1 month FREE on Libsyn with code TSR \u2192 Sign Up Here \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Stay Secure Online! Save big with Proton VPN \u2192 Get Protected \ud83c\udfae Upgrade Your Setup! Shop Logitech G gear \u2192 Check It Out \ud83d\udc55 Rep the Brand! Grab your merch \u2192 Shop Now \ud83d\udcfa Watch &amp;amp; Subscribe! \ud83d\udd34 Twitch \u2192 twitch.tv\/uriyya \u25b6\ufe0f YouTube \u2192 youtube.com\/andrewalliance   ","author_name":"TSR: Gaming x Entertainment","author_url":"https:\/\/discord.gg\/hzxBKwdFrZ","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35648895\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35648895"}