We talk about Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the Future of Xbox, and the rumour of a Nintendo Switch 2 coming in early 2025.

Show Dot Points

• 'Banishers: Ghosts of the New Eden" receives a positive review for its gameplay and story from Dylan.
• The hosts praised the mature romance and character development in the game 'Tell Me Why'.
• The hosts expressed disappointment with Xbox's communication strategy and the leaks surrounding exclusivity.
• Speculation was made about the potential success of Xbox games on other platforms.
• Rumours of a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 were discussed. Rumours suggest a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 to prepare a stronger lineup of first-party software.
• The DICE Awards are praised for giving developers a platform to speak and for focusing on the industry rather than being a giant ad.
• Dylan finds that the Tomb Raider Remastered Collection doesn't hold up well and lacks modern features. Supporting the show through donations is important for its sustainability.

Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes

INTRO 00:00:00 - Hello 00:01:15 - Today On The Show 00:01:50 - Banishers: Ghost of New Eden Review 00:15:30 - The Future of Xbox & What That Means 00:34:15 - Nintendo Switch 2 Sounds Like It's Coming Early 2025 00:46:55 - The DICE Awards Are Great Celebration Of Video Games 00:56:05 - Tomb Raider I-III Collection Impressions 01:04:45 - Goodbye

Resources

• Four Xbox First Party Games Are Officially Coming To Other Platforms
• The Nintendo Switch 2 Will Now Release In 2025 According To Multiple New Claims
• The DICE Awards show is the celebration developers and fans deserve - The Verge

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• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
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