Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week we’re tracking some major shifts across gaming.
Metro 2039 is officially revealed—and its developers say real-world war has fundamentally changed the story it’s trying to tell.
Meanwhile, new data from Circana shows the PlayStation 5 still leading hardware, even as Nintendo Switch 2 boosts overall spending.
At the same time, Xbox Game Pass is under renewed scrutiny, with Xbox leadership suggesting the service may be too expensive, even as subscription spending rises.
We also break down:
- Game Pass vs PlayStation Plus value
- Rockstar’s latest security issue ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI
- April’s subscription lineups
Impressions on:
- Fur Squadron Phoenix
- Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
- Pragmata
- Windrose
👉 Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV | Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📅 Chapters below
🎧 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube
💬 Share your thoughts — we read every comment
00:00 Intro
00:20 This Week’s Topics (Metro 2039, Game Pass, PS5 vs Switch 2)
01:08 Words of Kindness & What We’re Playing
10:55 Circana Data: PS5 Leads, Switch 2 Drives Growth
25:19 Subscription Growth vs Game Pass “Too Expensive?” Debate
30:04 Game Pass vs PlayStation Plus – April Lineups
40:37 Metro 2039 Revealed – A Franchise Changed by War
1:11:46 Pragmata Impressions & Gameplay Discussion
1:19:23 Fur Squadron Phoenix Review (Star Fox-style Indie)
1:24:56 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hell Impressions
1:30:33 Windrose Preview & Survival Game Discussion
1:33:46 Xbox Lineup Talk (Forza Horizon 6, Diablo, Starfield)
1:37:31 Outro & Community Updates
This week we’re tracking some major shifts across gaming.
Metro 2039 is officially revealed—and its developers say real-world war has fundamentally changed the story it’s trying to tell.
Meanwhile, new data from Circana shows the PlayStation 5 still leading hardware, even as Nintendo Switch 2 boosts overall spending.
At the same time, Xbox Game Pass is under renewed scrutiny, with Xbox leadership suggesting the service may be too expensive, even as subscription spending rises.
We also break down:
- Game Pass vs PlayStation Plus value
- Rockstar’s latest security issue ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI
- April’s subscription lineups
Impressions on:
- Fur Squadron Phoenix
- Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
- Pragmata
- Windrose
👉 Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV | Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📅 Chapters below
🎧 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube
💬 Share your thoughts — we read every comment
00:00 Intro
00:20 This Week’s Topics (Metro 2039, Game Pass, PS5 vs Switch 2)
01:08 Words of Kindness & What We’re Playing
10:55 Circana Data: PS5 Leads, Switch 2 Drives Growth
25:19 Subscription Growth vs Game Pass “Too Expensive?” Debate
30:04 Game Pass vs PlayStation Plus – April Lineups
40:37 Metro 2039 Revealed – A Franchise Changed by War
1:11:46 Pragmata Impressions & Gameplay Discussion
1:19:23 Fur Squadron Phoenix Review (Star Fox-style Indie)
1:24:56 Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hell Impressions
1:30:33 Windrose Preview & Survival Game Discussion
1:33:46 Xbox Lineup Talk (Forza Horizon 6, Diablo, Starfield)
1:37:31 Outro & Community Updates
