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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 1H 3M

GTA 6 Drama, Gears of War Nostalgia, and Marathon’s Next Chapter S7E2

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This week’s episode covers a wide range of major developments across the gaming industry, starting with a brief disruption at Rockstar North after a boiler malfunction prompted emergency services to secure minor structural damage, an incident the studio quickly confirmed caused no injuries and did not impact ongoing GTA 6 development. The discussion then shifts to Gears of War: E-Day, with developers emphasizing a return to the gritty tone and atmosphere of the original games while rebuilding the franchise from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. The episode also highlights new research linking gaming more than 10 hours per week to poorer diet, sleep, and body mass outcomes, underscoring how excessive play, not gaming itself, can impact health. Finally, Bungie’s Marathon takes center stage with its confirmed March 5, 2026 release date, new gameplay details, faction-driven storytelling, and a high-profile voice cast, marking one of the most anticipated launches of the year.0:00 Intro1:04 Update17:35 GTA 6 Developer Rockstar North Fire Crews https://tinyurl.com/5fnhttv7 25:58 Gears Of War: E-Day https://tinyurl.com/bdz3y8hd 33:20 Gaming More Than 10 Hours a Week? https://tinyurl.com/4z7p3zmm 48:57 Marathon News https://tinyurl.com/uat7tk9n 1:00:50 OutroLeave a LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

This week’s episode covers a wide range of major developments across the gaming industry, starting with a brief disruption at Rockstar North after a boiler malfunction prompted emergency services to secure minor structural damage, an incident the studio quickly confirmed caused no injuries and did not impact ongoing GTA 6 development. The discussion then shifts to Gears of War: E-Day, with developers emphasizing a return to the gritty tone and atmosphere of the original games while rebuilding the franchise from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. The episode also highlights new research linking gaming more than 10 hours per week to poorer diet, sleep, and body mass outcomes, underscoring how excessive play, not gaming itself, can impact health. Finally, Bungie’s Marathon takes center stage with its confirmed March 5, 2026 release date, new gameplay details, faction-driven storytelling, and a high-profile voice cast, marking one of the most anticipated launches of the year.0:00 Intro1:04 Update17:35 GTA 6 Developer Rockstar North Fire Crews https://tinyurl.com/5fnhttv7 25:58 Gears Of War: E-Day https://tinyurl.com/bdz3y8hd 33:20 Gaming More Than 10 Hours a Week? https://tinyurl.com/4z7p3zmm 48:57 Marathon News https://tinyurl.com/uat7tk9n 1:00:50 OutroLeave a LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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