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EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 1H 2M

Sony May Stop PC Ports? PlayStation Exclusivity Returns | Pokémon Pokopia & Highguard Ep.137

from The Level Down Podcast · host Devin Davis and Chondel Wilborn

🎮 The Level Down Podcast – Is Sony Returning to Console Exclusivity? | Pokémon Pokopia Hype | Highguard Shutdown & Live-Service Game FailuresIn this episode of The Level Down Podcast, we break down some of the biggest gaming stories making headlines right now.Sony may be shifting its strategy back toward PlayStation console exclusivity, with reports suggesting that some future single-player games may no longer come to PC. We talk about what this could mean for the future of PlayStation, PC gaming, and upcoming titles like Ghost of Yotei, Saros, and Marvel’s Wolverine.We also dive into the Pokémon community hype around the new Pokémon Pokopia game that feels like a mix of Animal Crossing and Minecraft, plus a cool new collectible celebrating Pokémon’s history — the Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox that lets fans play classic tracks from the original games.Another big topic this week is the sudden shutdown of Highguard, the free-to-play hero raid shooter that launched earlier this year. Despite solid gameplay and strong early player numbers, the game is already closing down. We discuss what went wrong, the online backlash the developers faced, and whether internet negativity can kill a game before it truly has a chance.We also look at several other live-service games that struggled to survive, including Warface, Anthem, and Knockout City, and talk about why so many online games fail to build a lasting player base.👍 Like, 💬 Comment, and 🔔 Subscribe for weekly gaming news, reactions, and real conversations from the Level Down Podcast.🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and DROP A COMMENT Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/d3vind4vis/https://www.instagram.com/deltastic.one/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@d3vind4vishttps://www.tiktok.com/@deltasticoneTwitter: https://twitter.com/DELtasticONELinktree: https://linktr.ee/leveldownpodcastBury The Booking Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@BuryTheBookingJoin Riverside FM with my link below.https://www.riverside.fm/?via=devin-davis

🎮 The Level Down Podcast – Is Sony Returning to Console Exclusivity? | Pokémon Pokopia Hype | Highguard Shutdown & Live-Service Game FailuresIn this episode of The Level Down Podcast, we break down some of the biggest gaming stories making headlines right now.Sony may be shifting its strategy back toward PlayStation console exclusivity, with reports suggesting that some future single-player games may no longer come to PC. We talk about what this could mean for the future of PlayStation, PC gaming, and upcoming titles like Ghost of Yotei, Saros, and Marvel’s Wolverine.We also dive into the Pokémon community hype around the new Pokémon Pokopia game that feels like a mix of Animal Crossing and Minecraft, plus a cool new collectible celebrating Pokémon’s history — the Pokémon Red & Blue Game Boy Jukebox that lets fans play classic tracks from the original games.Another big topic this week is the sudden shutdown of Highguard, the free-to-play hero raid shooter that launched earlier this year. Despite solid gameplay and strong early player numbers, the game is already closing down. We discuss what went wrong, the online backlash the developers faced, and whether internet negativity can kill a game before it truly has a chance.We also look at several other live-service games that struggled to survive, including Warface, Anthem, and Knockout City, and talk about why so many online games fail to build a lasting player base.👍 Like, 💬 Comment, and 🔔 Subscribe for weekly gaming news, reactions, and real conversations from the Level Down Podcast.🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms.Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and DROP A COMMENT Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/d3vind4vis/https://www.instagram.com/deltastic.one/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@d3vind4vishttps://www.tiktok.com/@deltasticoneTwitter: https://twitter.com/DELtasticONELinktree: https://linktr.ee/leveldownpodcastBury The Booking Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@BuryTheBookingJoin Riverside FM with my link below.https://www.riverside.fm/?via=devin-davis

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