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by Cale Michael and Scott Robertson
Every week, join Cale and Scott as they catch up with the most interesting stories in games, esports, and other creative spaces. From Pokémon to Twitch streamers and everything in between, Timesphere is a show about boosting cool content and the people who make it through discussion, news, and interviews.
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- Apr 8, 20262h 2m
PS5 price hikes and a Super Mario Galaxy Movie review
In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott talk through the price increases for gaming consoles and PCs, the best way to play games, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. They also discuss rumors of a new Lord of the Rings game and how not to talk to game developers.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Sony raises PS5 prices: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-announces-global-price-rises-for-ps5-consoles-from-april-2-2026Nintendo ups prices for physical games: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-confirms-its-us-switch-2-games-will-soon-cost-more-as-physical-versions/New Lord of the Rings games?: https://insider-gaming.com/veteran-studio-working-new-lord-of-the-rings-game/The slow nature of big game development: https://tech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/only-took-6-years-xboxs-210503292.htmlEpic lays off more than 1,000 people: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/im-sorry-were-here-again-epic-games-is-laying-off-over-1000-employees/Disney might have more interest in Epic: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/disney-may-be-interested-in-acquiring-epic-games-at-some-point-its-claimed/New Star Fox and Zelda remake: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-is-planning-a-new-star-fox-and-a-major-zelda-remake-this-year-but-no-3d-mario/Nintendo's patent rejected: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-patent-office-revokes-nintendos-patent-on-summoning-characters-to-make-them-battle/Don't shit on developers: https://kotaku.com/peakdevs-call-out-entitled-gamers-who-want-endless-free-updates-2000684678If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.
- Mar 24, 20261h 39m
Overwatch’s biggest flaws. NVIDIA DLSS 5 disaster, and Crimson Desert review backlash
In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott finally get to rant about esports as they dive into Jeff Kaplan's recent post-Overwatch interviews. Then it is time to deep dive NVIDIA burning bridges with its DLSS 5 AI slop, Crimson Desert's review backlash, and more.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Jeff Kaplan on Overwatch's troubled post-launch years: https://www.polygon.com/overwatch-jeff-kaplan-blizzard-exit-interview/NVIDIA's DLSS BS: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/theyre-completely-wrong-nvidia-ceo-responds-to-widespread-criticism-of-dlss-5/Maximilian Dood's valid AI crashout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6VdVd4GVm4Pokemon Go using player data for AI training: https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/pokemon-go-data-used-to-train-pinpoint-gps-model-for-niantic-spatial/Crimson Desert reviews have people heated: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/crimson-desert-studio-pearl-abyss-sees-share-price-plummet-by-nearly-30-after-first-reviews-arrive/Starfield is getting a major update for PS5 release: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/starfield-is-finally-coming-to-ps5-next-month-alongside-new-content-and-ps5-pro-support/Valve wakes up and chooses CS2 violence: https://www.hltv.org/news/44128/valve-overhaul-reloading-mechanics-in-cs2-updateComposer says players "weren't ready" for Starfield: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/people-were-just-not-ready-for-it-starfield-composer-says-it-will-eventually-be-legendary/If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.
- Mar 17, 20262h 9m
More Steam Machine delays + Nintendo sues the United States
n this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott talk about the future of gaming hardware as Xbox details its next "console," the Steam Machine faces even more issues, and Nintendo sues the US government. Also included are discussions on Highguard's final moments, Krafton eating crow on Subnautica, and even more big companies making horrible financial decisions.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): New Project Helix details from Xbox: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-reveals-next-gen-console-details-and-promises-an-order-of-magnitude-increase-in-power/Valve dealing with Steam Machine delays: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/valve-insists-it-will-release-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-in-2026-after-blog-said-it-hoped-to/Nintendo goes after the US: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-suing-united-states-govt-over-trump-tariffs-2000676696HIghguard's final moments: https://insider-gaming.com/highguard-failure-former-dev-online-discourse/Subnautica devs take big win over Krafton: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-16/judge-says-krafton-must-rehire-fired-subnautica-ceoFortnite really needs your money...: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-is-increasing-the-price-of-fortnite-v-bucks-to-help-pay-the-bills/Gang of Dragon is in trouble: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/netease-cuts-funding-to-gang-of-dragon-dev-nagoshi-studioCapcom, pay your voice actors: https://kotaku.com/mega-man-12-dual-override-capcom-voice-actor-ben-diskin-union-sag-aftra-2000677630EA layoffs despite Battlefield success: https://insider-gaming.com/ea-makes-layoffs-across-across-battlefield-studios/Outerslot trying to change publishing practices: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/outersloth-reveals-its-game-funding-agreement-with-developers
- Mar 10, 20262h 19m
PlayStation Ditching PC and Xbox's Next-Gen Console Confirmed
In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get to talk about PlayStation moving on from most PC ports, Xbox announcing its next console, and the (inevitable) demise of Highguard finally materializing. There are also some, not quite fun, updates on Bluepoint’s fate, Tencent, and more.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Highguard going down: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/3-months-after-closing-the-game-awards-highguard-is-officially-shutting-down/Xbox's next console: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mgdml3jdd224PlayStation moving back to console exclusives: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pcWhat is going on with Mindseye?: https://kotaku.com/mindseye-layoffs-build-a-rocket-boy-ritual-network-cyber-boi-2000675974Bluepoint's pitches fell through: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-27/sony-s-bluepoint-pitched-bloodborne-remake-before-closureGood news for Google Play: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-resolves-dispute-with-epic-games-reduces-app-store-fees-to-20Keep an eye on Tencent's US holdings: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-us-government-may-compel-tencent-to-divest-gaming-investmentsIf you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.
- Mar 6, 20261h 59m
Xbox's leadership problem, and a new issue with game reviews
In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss the somewhat concerning changes made to Xbox’s leadership and how Microsoft could finally ruin the beloved gaming brand after a long decline. They also talk about some AI concerns in development and game reviews, some exciting upcoming game releases, and more.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Xbox’s leadership change: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-phil-spencer-and-samantha-bond-leaving-xbox Concerns about Xbox and AI: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-co-founder-believes-its-being-sunsetted-in-favour-of-ai-calls-new-ceo-a-palliative-care-doctor/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-gaming-ceo-asha-sharma-pledges-no-bad-ai-at-xbox AI content in game reviews: https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-requiem-metacritic-ai-review-videogamer-2000674042 Highguard’s last gambit: https://kotaku.com/highguard-development-tencent-layoffs-funding-2000674069 Discord trying to walk things back, poorly: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/discord-delays-age-verification-rollout-to-second-half-of-2026-following-backlash Wolverine!: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-finally-confirms-marvels-wolverine-release-date-and-its-coming-before-gta6/
- Mar 3, 20264h 36m
Everything to know about Pokémon Winds and Waves, plus a Game Freak history lesson Ft. @LewtwoYT
In this edition of Timesphere, Cale is joined by Pokémon historian and archivist Lewtwo to recap everything revealed during the 2026 Pokemon Day Presents… which ended up turning into a massive discussion on each reveal, the history of Pokémon, and Game Freak’s ever changing approach to game development over the years. If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) Check out Lewis’s content too!http://youtube.com/@LewtwoYT https://x.com/Lewchube All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow
- Feb 24, 20262h 18m
The Somewhat Bleak Future of PlayStation and Discord
In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott are ready to dive deep on what seems to be a bleak future for Sony’s PlayStation brand, live service products, and the general issues that game development will face moving forward. They also touch on more games media problems and Discord’s apparent desire to destroy itself from the inside.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Sony closing Bluepoint: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-19/sony-is-shutting-down-the-playstation-studio-bluepoint Sony's poor track record: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fs2pfwz4ohuc7nhlshklw55d/post/3mfabwhn4os2iHighguard or Highgone?: https://kotaku.com/highguard-wildlight-tencent-funding-layoffs-servers-2000669790Bethesda talk: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/todd-howard-claims-the-majority-of-bethesda-are-on-elder-scrolls-6-and-dont-expect-starfield-2-0-soon/
- Feb 12, 20262h 9m
Highguard's Big Problems and the Future of Live Service Games
In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss everything Highguard, the current state of live service games, and understanding game criticism in an era of constant updates. They also talk about Ubisoft’s continued downward spiral and some interesting insider tidbits!If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Pre-show, Highguard layoffs: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/designer-claims-most-of-highguards-dev-team-have-been-laid-off-weeks-after-launch/ Highguard’s rocky reception: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/ultimately-we-could-have-made-a-different-trailer-highguard-ceo-responds-to-that-poorly-received-game-awards-reveal/ GoG AI Usage: https://kotaku.com/gog-caught-using-ai-generated-artwork-2000663836 Ubisoft layoffs and cancelations: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-details-major-company-reset-6-games-canned-7-delayed-and-2-studios-closed/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-proposes-to-cut-18-of-workforce-at-france-headquarters-as-part-of-major-reset-plan/ 2XKO Twitch Drama: https://x.com/zachbussey/status/2014151811192516897 Change of plans at Amazon Games: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mdisznjdh22x Battlefield dominating CoD sales: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/battlefield-outsold-call-of-duty-for-the-first-time-ever-last-year-as-black-ops-7-dropped-to-5th-place/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.
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