Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week we had a major PS5 security leak with the console boot ROM keys showing up online. And while they may not fully unlock the console to hacking and piracy, it's a massive step towards that if another breakthrough occurs. This week we also had the former Chairman of Worldwide Studios Shawn Layden talk about pitching games, console exclusivity, and what it would take for console to grow. Then we've got some third party news with Hideo Kojima, a China Hero complaint, EA going private, Persona news, Silent Hill stuff, and another Generative AI controversy. The CEO of Level-5 is completely for it! We're in for a whacky 2026, and I'm here for it. You are too. Let's see where this dumpster fire takes us folks.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro & PS Plus Reminder
0:23 - PS Plus Essential January Lineup
1:45 - PS5 ROM Keys Have Apparently Leaked
5:20 - Kojima Provides Update On PHYSINT
6:40 - Convallaria Developer Has Issues With Sony
9:20 - Former SIE Chairman Complains About Game Pitches
12:50 - Shawn Layden Believes In Console Exclusives
13:07 - How Consoles Can Break Past Usual Sales Barrier
17:14 - EA Shareholders Vote In Favor Of Private Deal
18:14 - Silent Hill Producer Hoping For 1 Game Per Year
20:01 - Atlus Begins Persona’s 30th Anniversary
21:33 - Level-5 CEO Fully Supports Generative AI
26:26 - Manny Recast In TLOU HBO Season 3
28:02 - Let’s Talk Plus
28:34 - Housekeeping

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