Episode 217 - XBOX's Villain Era: Layoffs, Studio Closures, And The 100 Day Reset

In this episode...
--> Maybe XBOX should have died the hero, but instead, it seems that the gaming giant has finally lived long enough to become the villain. Despite spending the past month shoring up good will with demonstrations that it is listening to fans, this week the company put out enough bad news to last an entire year -- all part of new XBOX boss Asha Sharma's big 100 day reset for the company.
--> EA has formed EA Advertising, a new "platform" dedicated to helping real-world brands advertise in its games through placements added "directly into gameplay and live experiences." 
--> Sony has patented a controller with buttons that harden when you play with it, and the design will potentially utilize fluid-filled membranes to achieve this. Yes, you read that right.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Sports History 101

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