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David Nichols
Jul 07, 2026
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Hey friends! How’s your Tuesday going?

Between PlayStation’s attack on physical media (RIP to physical discs), Xbox’s layoffs, and Steam’s $1,000 console - the gaming industry is headed into strange times.

At least Xbox isn’t shutting down any game studios - just letting them go independent or selling them. I’ll take that as a win.

Hopefully Arkane is still able to do the Blade game - it would be a travesty if it got canceled.

Speaking of Arkane, I need to buy the Arkane collection the next time it goes on sale. I’ve seen it as cheap as $50 - and that includes EVERY Arkane game.

Playstation was good when the Japanese division was running the show . . . they should take it back over.

We finished the last season of The Bear the other night. Fantastic show!

We need to watch that one-hour spinoff with Richie and Mikey - but after that it’ll be weird to leave The Bear universe forever.

If you haven’t seen it - it has some of the best scenes I’ve ever seen - Like Richie getting the deep dish pizza for some guests.

Let’s dive in, shall we?

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