The guys discuss FTC finally dropping appeal against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Metaphor: ReFantazio coming to Game Pass. The news includes:

• Larian insists it did not accidentally leak Divinity: Original Sin 3
• Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution announced
• ConcernedApe "hopes" to release Haunted Chocolatier within the next five years
• Elden Ring Nightreign could receive two player mode post-launch

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This episode is half-length, but still has the guys talking about Bam Margera being officially confirmed for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, the Original Stalker trilogy getting an Enhanced Edition upgrade on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and Atlus teases next Persona game, livestream this week. The news items includes:

• Valve issues statement refuting claims of a Steam data security breach
• Ubisoft moving "some of our biggest productions" into 2026 and 2027 after positive impact of Assassin's Creed Shadows delay

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The guys talk about the new trailer for Doom: The Dark Ages, which reveals the medieval equivalent of the BFG is a huge crossbow, Another Crab's Treasure getting a huge 'Year Of The Crab' update, Devolver Digital revealing Cult of the Lamb is its best-selling IP at around $90 million in revenue. The news includes:

• Star Wars Zero Company gets first trailer with 2026 release window
• Gamers shocked as Elder Scrolls IV revealed and launched on same day

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