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!

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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/

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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get deep in their feelings about the death of certain games and online media, Marathon, and the future of Steam. And, for once in the podcast’s short life, there AI is not going to make an appearance… probably…

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Google screwing games media: https://pressgazette.co.uk/media-audience-and-business-data/google-traffic-down-2025-trends-report-2026/

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Marathon release date: https://www.polygon.com/marathon-release-date/

Steam player milestones: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/steam-sets-another-new-concurrent-record-over-the-weekend

Steam’s AI changes: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/valve-slightly-relaxes-ai-disclosure-guidelines-on-steam

Former Assassin’s Creed boss sues Ubisoft: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/former-assassins-creed-boss-sues-ubisoft-for-more-than-1-3-million-alleging-constructive-dismissal/

Division 3 boss leaves for Battlefield Studios: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-week-after-talking-up-the-division-3-boss-julian-gerighty-has-left-ubisoft-for-ea/

Monster Hunter Wilds DLC theory: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-game-literally-flies-monster-hunter-wilds-reportedly-runs-much-better-on-pc-when-all-dlc-is-installed/

New World is dying soon: https://www.polygon.com/new-world-aeternum-shutting-down-delisted-offline/

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In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss the differences between fandom in esports and traditional sports, how sports betting-style gambling is spreading to all corners of media consumption, and more. That more, of course includes a new AI Shame Corner, featuring Larian Studios, NVIDIA, and some promising responses from smaller developers.

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Required Reading! Harper Jay’s Fire Emblem Path of Radiance Discussion: https://transgamerthoughts.com/post/795594055699595264/we-will-reclaim-this-land-thoughts-on-fire-emblem

GTA 6 Betting Problems: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mbwjuwsgb226

Larian Studios Reddit AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1q870w5/larian_studios_divinity_ama/

Larian Studios’ Response to AI Backlash: https://kotaku.com/divinity-gen-ai-larian-bg3-reddit-ama-2000658429

New Details About Divinity: https://kotaku.com/divinity-rpg-larian-bg3-loot-coop-2000658437

NVIDIA CEO Defending AI: https://insider-gaming.com/nvidia-ceo-says-ai-doomer-narrative-is-hurtful/

AI Game Dev Deleting Game: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/indie-dev-is-delisting-his-ai-game-from-steam-because-his-new-girlfriend-convinced-him-its-evil-the-game-existing-in-its-current-form-is-a-disgrace-to-all-game-makers-and-players/

Manor Lords Publisher Calls AI “Cancerous”: https://kotaku.com/hooded-horse-gen-ai-art-ban-4x-strategy-steam-2000658179

AGDQ Raises $2.4 Million for Prevent Cancer Foundation: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/awesome-games-done-quick-2026-raises-over-24m

Top Console Games for 2025: https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3mbraw2dcfc2s

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