Story x Story #241: The Roundtable in the Naughty Corner (Video Games)

NOTE: We recorded this episode before Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond left Microsoft. For Nigel and Tazziii’s initial take on that news, watch The Studio77 Report for Spring 2026 on the mayamada YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9Tw-70R9as4?t=1805Our first video game roundtable of 2026 sees Nigel and Tazziii sit with Mathew Allcock, Wayne Emanuel, and Janelle McCurdy to discuss the games they're playing and the video game news stories that have caught their attention (from 21:31).We get into a range of stories including the implications of Valve's Steam Machine and Steam Frame delays caused by the ongoing RAM crisis and debate what rising RAM prices mean for the cost of gaming as well as the potential impact on next-generation console release schedules. The conversation then turns to whether Xbox's multi-platform strategy is actually working and the cost to their brand, while also looking into Larian Studios' controversial AI troubles and Nintendo's ambitious cinema plans.Games being enjoyed this week: Reanimal (PC), My Little Puppy (PC), Resident Evil Village (PS5), The Alters (PC), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (PC), Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (Xbox 360), FC26 (PS5), Divinity Original Sin 2 (PC), Lego Fortnite (PC), Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4), Animal Crossing (Switch), Lego Fortnite (PC), Sifu (PC), God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla (PS5)Connect with Wayne online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-emanuel-7846a812Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_wayneemanuelConnect with Mat online:Website: https://thewobblygamer.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewobblygamerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewobblygamerTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thewobblygamerConnect with Janelle online:Website: https://janellemccurdy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/janellemccurdyyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janellemccurdyBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/janellemccurdy.bsky.social