Game Mess Mornings

It's Monday so it's time to start the week with some video game news! We've got Lexi Luddy on the show today to chat about Pragmata reviews, Fortnite adding an extraction shooter mode featuring Disney characters, Borderlands 4 on the Switch 2 copies are out in the wild, Xbox may not launch Call of Duty on Game Pass this year, and more news! 

0:00 - Intro
6:00 - Pragmata
11:30 - Metro 2039 to be announced on April 16
14:20 - Fortnite Adding An Arc Raiders-Style Game With Disney Characters 
BREAK 
25:00 - Borderlands 4 Nintendo Switch 2 copies apparently spotted in the wild despite the game being put on hold indefinitely
31:00 - Hacker group confirms it will release stolen Rockstar Games data
36:35 - Microsoft Might Not Launch Call Of Duty 2026 On Xbox Game Pass
43:00 - Xbox’s Biggest PS5 Port Yet Is Crashing So Much Some Are Calling It ‘Unplayable’
49:00 - Fable is still expected to release in autumn 2026
54:00 - Poll

Jeff Grubb and Matthew Finneman take you into the weekend by breaking down news about Level-5's upcoming games, PlayStation's Marathon reportedly costing them over $250 million, and much more!

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Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):
0:00:00 Intro
0:06:49 Decapolice moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
0:10:14 Level-5 Release Dates Still Up In The Air For Some Potential 2026 Titles
0:18:23 Report claims Marathon cost over $250 million as player numbers slide
0:28:27 Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy rated for Switch 2 in Taiwan
0:32:24 Rare Punch-Out!! Prototype With A Missing Character Found
0:40:09 Sony is Prepping a Metal Gear Solid Movie
0:45:19 Fresh Xbox discoveries point to "Duet" codename
0:49:20 Famitsu/Media Create Sales for March 30 through April 5
0:52:25 Starting April 10, 2026, Amazon Luna will no longer offer game stores, individual game purchases or third-party subscriptions
0:56:25 Poll & outro
0:59:36 THE BOMB 12

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jon Martin to chat about mixed receptions of Pokémon Champions and Samson, rumors of a new Luigi's Mansion game, a possible State of Play coming next week, Rhythm Heaven Groove getting a release date, and more! 

0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Next Sony State Of Play Coming April 16 - Report
9:00 - Samson's Launch Woes Deemed "Unacceptable," Incoming Patch Aims To Beat Down Bugs
14:09 - Surprise Borderlands Game on Mobile
19:20 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Release Date Seemingly Leaked By Dataminer In Cryptic Math Problem
27:09 - BREAK
27:30 - Pokémon Champions launches to mixed reception, as performance woes and competitive changes turn some away
34:15 - Rhythm Heaven Groove out early July
38:18 - Leaker says new Luigi’s Mansion game currently in development alongside accompanying amiibo
44:00 - Amazon lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for $80 and it’s a Game-Key Card
49:50 - Star Fox For Switch 2 Could Be Announced Very Soon
55:00 - Poll

Jeff Grubb is joined by Jan Ochoa to chat about People of Note reviews, James Bond being another release getting delayed on the Switch 2, physical releases for the Switch 2, leakers claiming Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi's Mansion movie, and more stories for your Wednesday! 

0:00 - Intro
4:12 - People of Note reviews
6:45 - James Bond Is The Latest Major Switch 2 Port To Get Delayed
17:35 - Absolum arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in a new physical version later this year
20:36 - Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake reveal seemingly set for 16th April
26:30 - Leaker claims Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi’s Mansion movie
30:57 - Maybe Link shouldn't talk in the Zelda movie, says Majora's Mask creator
35:30 - Sony Pictures Entertainment to Lay Off Hundreds in Reorganization Across TV, Film and Corporate
42:08 - Take-Two Interactive reportedly lays off AI team
46:00 - Poll

Jeff Grubb and Lex Luddy get your gaming week going by chatting about some serious accusations from a veteran Halo developer, Mario laughing all the way to the bank after the Galaxy movie, and much more!

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Timestamps (note, timestamps on this free version may vary greatly depending on how many ads you receive):
00:00 Intro
03:12 Super Mario becomes the only animated movie series to open globally at more than $350 million twice
09:54 Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Galaxy games discounted for limited time
18:48 Zelda Movie Filming At Same Locations As The Lord Of The Rings, And People Are Excited
22:36 Veteran Halo Developer Accuses Studio of ‘Numerous Unethical and Unlawful Acts’
30:47 State of Decay 3 Is Back From The Dead, And You Might Be Able To Play It Soon
33:45 PlayStation Studios Removes Nearly All PC References From Websites
40:56 Grime II reviews
43:51 Kunio-kun and Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto dies at age 64
45:59 The Mass Effect TV Show Will Reportedly Be Rewritten To Appeal To ‘Non-Gamers’
50:14 Outro