In this episode of M2 Podcast, we cover the latest shakeups and reveals in the world of gaming. Ubisoft surprises fans by skipping its annual Ubisoft Forward showcase for the first time since 2020, opting instead for appearances at other summer events. Riot Games announces major updates for *Valorant*, including a long-awaited replay system and a shift to Unreal Engine 5 this July. We also discuss CD Projekt Red’s impressive Witcher 4 tech demo, showcasing Ciri exploring Kovir at 60 FPS with ray tracing on the PS5. Finally, we dive into the reveal of 007: First Light, IO Interactive’s origin story for James Bond, set to bring stealth and style to consoles in 2026.

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4:20 Updates

12:53 Ubisoft Forward Not Coming This Summer https://tinyurl.com/2mzesw6x

20:19 Valorant is switching to Unreal Engine 5 https://tinyurl.com/4d7rerhw

28:37 Witcher 4 tech demo shows footage https://tinyurl.com/4d66z6sy

44:35 Unveiling 007 First Light https://tinyurl.com/3y5sn76x

57:26 Outro

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In this episode of M2 Podcast, we explore a wide range of stories shaping the gaming and tech industries. Bandai revives the Tamagotchi craze with Tamagotchi Paradise, an ambitious new device that lets you nurture an entire planet of virtual pets. Discord jumps into the ad-reward game with “Orbs,” a new in-app currency that pays users to engage with advertiser content. We also dive into a fascinating feature where over 30 developers, including legends like John Romero, reveal the biggest misconceptions players have about game development. And finally, we discuss EA’s controversial decision to cancel its Black Panther game and shut down Cliffhanger Games, as the publisher continues its turbulent strategy of internal restructuring.

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1:27 Updates

9:24 Tamagotchi Paradise https://tinyurl.com/569tut2n

15:18 Discord’s new currency pays users https://tinyurl.com/3xj6cwzd

21:36 What people get wrong about games https://tinyurl.com/mrxhsh2v

52:02 EA Cancels Black Panther Game https://tinyurl.com/2dnc4nzj

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In this episode of M2 Podcast, we break down a whirlwind of updates across the gaming world. MSI shakes up the handheld market with its new Claw A8, now powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. Meanwhile, Atomfall proves that Game Pass isn’t a death sentence for profitability, with Rebellion celebrating its biggest launch yet. On the flip side, Bungie’s Marathon is in freefall — plagued by creative missteps and a shrinking audience, it may already be past saving. And finally, we dive into the long-secret development of Mario Kart World, which has quietly been in the works for eight years as Nintendo struggled to evolve a franchise many already considered perfect.

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0:57 Update

11:56 MSI’s new Claw A8 https://tinyurl.com/532rf87a

19:02 Atomfall 'Immediately Profitable' at Launch https://tinyurl.com/3zam5hpk

30:03 It’s Just Over For ‘Marathon’ https://tinyurl.com/53uy9yz2

53:44 Mario Kart World development https://tinyurl.com/bdzhsvxz

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