Elden Ring Comebacks, Xbox Shakeups, and Hellblade Struggles

What this episode covers

In this episode of the Pre Patch Podcast, the crew dives into what they've been playing, with Bill getting deep into Elden Ring and exploring the colorful world of Zenless Zone Zero. Scruffy checks out FragPunk, and Enigma takes on the mysterious Soulmask. We also tackle some big gaming news: Xbox is raising prices with a new tier that mirrors PlayStation Plus Extra, but is it worth it? We discuss the troubling sales data for Hellblade 2, and the delay of Black Myth Wukong on Xbox due to optimization issues. Plus, we cover the formation of Palworld Entertainment under Sony, Elden Ring's player resurgence for the DLC, and how the game had to dial down its difficulty after player backlash. In the Quick Hits segment, we discuss Xbox Series X|S potentially getting PS3 emulation support, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom becoming the most wishlisted game from Nintendo Direct, and Stellar Blade breaking 1 million sales. We also talk about Steam's new recording and clipping feature, the last-minute delay of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League Season 2, and rumors about Xbox scaling back marketing in Europe. So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this! Tune in every Thursday at 10:30 PM EST for new episodes of the Pre Patch Podcast. Listen to the podcast on multiple platforms: https://anchor.fm/prepatchpodcastS1N3N EnigmaticalGaming AgentScruffyBilly the Skwid Socials:Linktree

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