Episode 366: Gaming With Copilot

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Rumors suggest Xbox considered canceling its next console to focus on publishing, amid talks of a full rebrand.

The episode begins with hosts Obed Velez and Joel Young discussing personal topics, such as dealing with allergies in Florida and Obed's recent trip to Universal Studios, where he enjoyed the Hagrid's ride and compared it to other coasters. Obed shares a detailed, humorous story about a past visit to Islands of Adventure that ended badly due to food poisoning from shrimp. The hosts then transition to gaming industry news, starting with Microsoft's decision to end the 'Everything is an Xbox' marketing campaign, which they argue hurt Xbox sales and brand identity. They explore rumors about Xbox potentially canceling its next console to focus on publishing, alongside talks of a full rebrand similar to PlayStation's past efforts. The discussion moves to Microsoft's announcement of integrating Copilot AI into current and future Xbox consoles for in-game assistance, with examples like helping players find items in Elden Ring. The hosts consider how this might affect YouTube gaming guides and the broader AI trend in gaming. They also touch on Nintendo's lawsuit seeking refunds for costs incurred due to unconstitutional tariffs, expressing support for Nintendo's legal stance. Throughout, the hosts reflect on theme park experiences, gaming hardware like the PlayStation Portal, and industry dynamics involving Valve and PlayStation.

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A relaxed discussion of Xbox's transition and PlayStation's reported concern about a possible Valve console.

Obed Velez and Joel Young consider Microsoft's apparent transition period, the cost of hardware research, and a former Bluepoint Games developer's claim that PlayStation is worried about Valve building a box or console device.

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You get a conversational debate about Xbox's next hardware and a former Bluepoint developer's claim that PlayStation is watching Valve more closely than Microsoft.

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