In this episode of the Gamer podcast, the fellas discuss the recent studio closures by Xbox and the impact on the gaming community. From there there's a debate about the role of Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, and whether he should be held accountable for these decisions. They discuss the challenges faced by Xbox in competing with Sony and the importance of creativity in game development.

The conversation topic then broadens to the shortcomings of Xbox and Sony in the current gaming landscape, including the lack of new IPs, the focus on remakes and reboots, and the failure to adapt to the modern era of gaming.

Lastly, the fellas discuss My Hero Academia and where they each believe the story began to fall off. As always, thank you for listening, Supporting, liking and subscribing to the Podcast.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Addressing Xbox's Studio Closures
02:09 Disappointment with Xbox's Studio Closures
10:09 Debating the Role of Phil Spencer
13:40 Questioning the Management Decisions
20:49 The Importance of Creativity in Game Development
21:52 Lack of Imagination and Focus on First-Person Shooters
28:28 Challenges and Shortcomings of Xbox and Sony
32:44 The Long-Term Outlook for Xbox
35:11 The Lack of New Games and IPs
35:56 Square Enix's Reboot Announcement
42:39 The Desire for Free Promotion and Lack of Innovation
50:44 The Importance of Customer Satisfaction
54:15 The Problem with In-Game Purchases and Microtransactions
59:53 Game Development and Poor Management
01:14:57 The Decline of Interest in My Hero Academia
01:29:08 The Importance of Power Progression and Exploration in Anime
01:38:57 The Role of Plot Armor in Anime

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