July Gaming News | Playstation | Nintendo | Xbox

Welcome back to the Gamepad Saga Podcast! In this episode, Eric and Kishion take us on a rollercoaster through the latest in gaming news and nostalgia. They start off by discussing the surprising announcement from Nintendo that Mario and Peach are just friends, unraveling decades of assumptions about the iconic characters. What does this mean for the gaming community, and how does it tie into Nintendo's broader storytelling? Shifting gears, they delve into the recent news from Microsoft's camp, focusing on the heavy layoffs affecting the Xbox division. Eric and Kishion analyze the implications of these cuts for the gaming industry, considering the broader context of corporate restructuring and its impact on game development and availability. The conversation doesn't stop there—our hosts also reminisce about the glory days of E3 and debate the effectiveness of modern gaming showcases like the Summer Games Fest. Finally, they offer a sneak peek into exciting upcoming releases like Battlefield 6, all while keeping the spirit of gaming camaraderie alive. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with news, analysis, and a touch of gaming nostalgia!   Click here or copy and paste the link below to check out our Mario episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gamepad-saga-podcast/id1760166605?i=1000674846241   Click here or copy and paste the link below to check out our John Madden episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gamepad-saga-podcast/id1760166605?i=1000718446973   Click here to check out the Battlefield 6 trailer. https://youtu.be/pgNCgJG0vnY?si=HHrgpxpBc8ZehgdS   Check out TakeItNBlood on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/takeitnblood   Don PepeX   Website | GamePad Saga https://gamepadsaga.podbean.com/ Click HERE to join our Discord. https://discord.gg/QRK7GSxqvW Where you can listen: Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | Audacy | Boomplay | Goodpods | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Podfollow Follow us on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram |TikTok | X (Twitter)