Episode 71 — Deaths, Defiance & Departures

Aliens: Fireteam Elite just disappeared. Sony is under fire. And Halo’s big comeback may have a bigger problem than anyone expected. This week on Streamers with a Purpose, we're digging into what happens when a game you paid for simply stops existing, as Aliens: Fireteam Elite gets shut down on Nintendo Switch. Then we're getting into the growing fight against Sony, as Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay? back a Dutch consumer lawsuit challenging Sony's control over the PlayStation digital marketplace—and Sony's planned move away from physical games in 2028 adds even more fuel to the fire. And finally, Halo: Campaign Evolved is back, but its reported sales numbers have raised some serious questions. Is Halo struggling, is Game Pass changing the way we measure success, or is Microsoft facing a bigger problem? Plus, Firestarter, Podcast to Podcast, and Fat Discounts with Flat Pat! 🎙️ Streamers with a Purpose — gaming news, gaming culture, and the conversations gamers actually want to have.