Hades II Impressions; Nintendo Switch II Announcement Is Coming; Xbox Is In Too Deep [Arcade Couch Podcast]

Dylan has been playing some Hades II, the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement is coming before March 2025, and Xbox is in deep trouble with fans following the big cuts at Bethesda this past week.

Show Dot Points

• Hades 2 has been released and is receiving positive reviews.
• The hosts speculate on the announcement and release date of the next Nintendo Switch console.
• There is a possibility that Nintendo will improve their infrastructure and add achievements to their system.
• Microsoft recently announced the closure of several studios, which has raised concerns about the impact on the gaming industry. The hosts criticize Xbox’s decision to cut studios and express frustration with the lack of communication and reasoning behind the cuts.
• They speculate on the potential release date of GTA 6 and discuss the anticipation surrounding the game.
• The hosts mention the game Little Kitty Big City and its positive review, highlighting its accessibility and fun gameplay.
• They remind listeners to support the podcast and provide links to their social media and support pages.

Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley
Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo

Episode Timecodes

00:00:00 – Hello
00:01:00 – Hades II Impressions
00:12:24 – The Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Is Coming
00:20:43 – Diving Into This Xbox Mess
00:44:31 – GTA 6 Page Was Live For A Moment
00:48:26 – Little Kitty Big City Review
00:52:10 – Goodbye

Resources

• Little Kitty, Big City Review – Short and sweet meow meow meow – Explosion Network
• A Nintendo Direct Has Been Confirmed For June 2024
• Nintendo Is Referring To Its New Console As A “Switch Next Model”
• Xbox President Sarah Bond Responds to Bethesda Studio Cuts, Points to Lack of Industry Growth and Need to Manage the Business ‘Through This Moment of Transition’ – IGN
• A New Official GTA 6 Page Has Briefly Appeared With Release Date And Screenshot Sections

Arcade Couch Credits:

• Music by: Dylan Blight
• Art by: Cherie Henriques
• Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration

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