TWiG #335: Embrace CEO Exits, Pokémon meets Genshin and Nintendo’s Mysterious On Switch

Habby has a new surprise launch that may push the publisher to $1B ARR. Apple somehow does worse than Game Center 2.0, while Xbox delivers a near swan song. Did we mention LARS IS GONE FROM EMBRACER? Eric vows a commitment of swear-free chastity, while Jen and Phil remind him of his true podcast self.03:33 Off the Record in LA05:27 Phil's Singapore Experience07:28 Dune Awakening and Game of Thrones Kings Road09:14 Off the Record Event Highlights12:53 Embracer CEO Shakeup15:55 Unity CTO Resignation17:28 Xbox Showcase Disappointment21:29 Xbox Handheld Announcement24:51 Call of Duty Marketing Concerns29:52 Fun Plus and the Pokémon MMO34:45 Summer Games Fest Highlights36:30 Nintendo Switch 2 and Third-Party Challenges40:20 Apple's New Gaming App46:59 Tim Sweeney's Explosive Interview50:52 New Marvel Games Announced53:01 Whittle Defender's Surprising Launch53:52 Habi's Success and Future Prospects56:19 Art Style Shifts in Midcore Games