This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down Xbox’s latest moves, including the launch of Xbox Labs to experiment with emerging technology and the new $50 Xbox Nano Controller. We also celebrate the Australian Game Developer Awards, where Mixtape took home Game of the Year, before diving into Epic Games’ reported shift toward AI-first development for its upcoming Marvel and Star Wars shooter. What does AI-driven game development mean for creativity, developers, and the future of the industry? We discuss the potential benefits, the risks, and whether gaming’s biggest companies are innovating for players or prioritizing efficiency above all else.

0:00 Intro

1:11 Updates

10:51 Xbox announces Xbox Labs https://tinyurl.com/yazk8z7k

25:58 Xbox Nano Controller Announced https://tinyurl.com/msv72ur2

39:27 Mixtape wins three awards https://tinyurl.com/ynbv299z

46:02 Epic Games reportedly pivoting to “AI first”https://tinyurl.com/yeyr2c6b

1:06:35 Outro

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