Check out our close friend CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your copy here: https://linktw.in/jPOGoCIn this week’s episode of The ESE Files, we're diving into a wave of shocking updates from the gaming world! 🎮🔥Electronic Arts (EA) just dismantled three teams in one week, including layoffs at Respawn’s incubation division, the Apex Legends crew, and the Star Wars: Jedi team. We break down what this means for the future of those franchises and EA's strategy moving forward.We also tackle Randy Pitchford's recent statement regarding Borderlands 4, where he insists the release date had "literally 0% to do" with GTA 6 or any competing title. Are we buying it? Let's talk.Plus: 🆓 This month's PlayStation Plus Free Games – Are they worth your time?📚 And a very special interview with author Fabian Azocar, who just released his new book The ESE Files – Yes, it shares our name!🎙️ Whether you're into game industry news, insider commentary, or exclusive interviews, we’ve got something for you!👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly takes on gaming, pop culture, and beyond!#EA #Borderlands4 #Respawn #PlayStationPlus #TheESEFiles #GamingNews #Podcast #VideoGameNews #ApexLegends #StarWarsJediReach us at: Contact@theESEfiles.comDon't forget to follow your favorite show and join us on the journey ahead. We look forward to entertaining you!https://www.theesefiles.com/https://www.facebook.com/theESEfileshttps://www.instagram.com/theesefiles/

00:00 EA’s Latest Move Could Change Everything for Respawn…

01:06 EA Layoffs & Industry Impact08:23 Borderlands 4 Release Speculations

14:00 Playstation Plus Games for May

23:16 CK Wrote a Book!