Timesphere

In this edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott dive into the future of games like Marathon, Highguard, and League of Legends, but the spotlight is once again put on developers and AI usage. Three different controversies surrounding Larian Studios, Clair Obscure: Expedition 33, and false allegations spread across the internet this week, so buckle up for a long conversation about each part heading into the new year.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Marathon thoughts:https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bungie-finally-confirms-a-marathon-release-date-and-40-price-point/ https://kotaku.com/marathon-art-director-joseph-cross-leaves-bungie-2000654665 Initial article and comments about Larian Exploring AI usage: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-12-16/-baldur-s-gate-3-maker-promises-divinity-will-be-next-level /https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3ma5dqbmgm22o Swen Vincke follow-up comments about Larian and AI exploration: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/holy-f-guys-were-not-replacing-artists-larian-boss-responds-to-ai-backlash/ The Indie Game Awards remove Expedition 33’s GotY win: https://www.polygon.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-goty-rescinded/ False allegations of AI usage levied against Blue Prince developer: (Article, now edited) https://www.escapistmagazine.com/news-indie-game-awards-clair-obscur/ (Archived, original) https://bsky.app/profile/futterish.fsquared.biz/post/3majiygzav22i If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott recap and rate The Game Awards 2025, share some insight into how the awards are actually selected for some categories, and draft their favorite games revealed at this year’s show. Let us know your favorite reveals and thoughts on the show in the comments or links below!If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ Special shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott give their thoughts on Netflix’s decision to purchase Warner Bros. and what that could mean for both sides on the entertainment and game development side of the industry. Then, things get heated as the discussion turns to the current state of Marvel Rivals and its competitive scene, along with an AI Shame Corner big enough to fill a storage unit.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/Gbiz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/GamesRadar+: https://www.gamesradar.com/ Daiz: https://bsky.app/profile/daiz.moe/post/3m6jgp32hx22hSpecial shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.#netflix #warnerbros #ai

In this week’s Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss Call of Duty apparently hitting rock bottom with Black Ops 7, some fun announcements for games like Vampire Survivors, and the revival of Hytale. All of that sandwiches the longest AI Shame Corner yet and more talks about how much the Steam Machine might actually cost.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Special shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/ Restart (read Lex’s review!): https://www.restart.run/articles/call-of-duty-black-ops-7-review VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ PC Gamer: https://www.pcgamer.com/ Gbiz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ GamesRadar+: https://www.gamesradar.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.#callofduty #xbox #steam

In this special edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott go through all of the nominations for The Game Awards 2025, discuss the categories, and predict which games they think will walk away with the hardware. They also give some behind the scenes info on what it is like nominating and voting on some categories for the TGA panel. If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified Podcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshow If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott get really excited about Steam’s upcoming Steam Machine console and break down some thoughts about its potential price, release date, and impact on hardware space. Then, stick around to hear about some controversy from The Game Awards, Sony’s new projects such as the Horizon Zero Dawn MMO, and more.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Special shout out to the Six One Indie team! https://www.sixoneindie.com/ VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ IGN: https://www.ign.com/ Alyssa Mercante: https://www.patreon.com/cw/InvertedbyAlyssaMercante The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/ PC Gamer: https://www.pcgamer.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott talk about GTA 6’s delay, Rockstar’s ongoing issues, and how it all will impact the rest of the games industry. They also discuss Square Enix planning to rely more on AI, Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC, and Nintendo setting itself up for some big wins in the coming years.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Bloomburg: https://www.bloomberg.com/?source=eyebrow VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/ Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ Rock Paper Shotgun: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this week’s episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss Amazon’s massive layoffs and gaming cuts, EA continuing to fumble with its developers when it comes to AI, and Take-Two’s CEO having good AI takes in a sea of terrible news. All of that leads into Animal Crossing making a big comeback in 2026, big updates to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and more!If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): Bloomburg: https://www.bloomberg.com/?source=eyebrow VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Insider Gaming: https://insider-gaming.com/Nintendo Everything: https://nintendoeverything.com/ Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com.

In this extra long edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott talk about what is going on with Halo and Xbox, more disappointing news for the games industry, and introduce the AI Shame Corner. They also discuss Twitchcon and how parasocial behavior will continue shaping content creation and events.If you liked this episode, make sure to like the episode and subscribe to the podcast across our various channels (it really helps a lot!) All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedPodcast Services: https://rss.com/podcasts/timesphere YouTube: / @timesphereshowSources for this episode (go support games media!): VGC: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/ Windows Central: https://www.windowscentral.com/ IGN: https://www.ign.com/ GamesIndustry.biz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/ Aftermath: https://aftermath.site/tom’s Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/ Dexerto: https://www.dexerto.com/ If you have feedback for the show or a story you want to hear about, contact us at TimesphereShow @gmail.com.

In a special edition of Timesphere, Cale is joined by Kotaku’s Kenneth Shepard and Inverse’s Hayes Madsen for a spoiler-filled discussion about Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This includes reviewing the game’s story, characters, gameplay, and predicting the future of the Pokémon franchise. If you liked this episode, make sure to give Ken and Hayes some love on their socials. I’ve also include my Pokémon Legends: Z-A review, along with some of Ken and Hayes’ stories below! Cale’s Pokémon review: https://boosterblogs.beehiiv.com/p/pokemon-legends-z-a-reviewKen’s bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shepardcdr.bsky.social Ken’s Pokémon review: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-legends-za-review-switch-2-bugs-performance-2000637719 Hayes’ bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/solfleet.bsky.social Hayes’ big Pokémon article: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/pokemon-legends-z-a-review Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms! All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified YouTube: / @timesphereshow

In this week’s edition of Timesphere, Cale and Scott dive into early reactions to Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Battlefield 6, before spending some time discussing the future of console gaming in the wake of PC handhelds and hardware limitations.Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: / @timesphereshow

In a special edition of the show, Scott talks with Cale about his time reviewing the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X and if Microsoft's new gaming handheld is worth the massive $1,000 price tag. Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms! All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustified YouTube: / @timesphereshow #xbox #steam #rogally

​​In this episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott finally escaped the void they have been stuck in since February, meaning it is time to catch up on all the gaming news they missed while trapped outside of time. What could have gone wrong between their last episode and now?Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: / @timesphereshow

​​In this episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott go all in on the meta of gaming presentations. Does Sony’s PlayStation State of Play have the edge over the Nintendo Direct format? And how did Xbox’s recent showcase hold up to a field featuring The Game Awards?Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: / @timesphereshow

​​In this episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss their hottest takes and overall hopes for 2025, along with the games they are looking forward to the most. Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: / @timesphereshow

​​In this episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott dive into the ongoing controversy surrounding Bleed Esports' "persistent operational failures" and financial issues. After that, the boys talk about the upcoming "MOBA BR MEETS HERO SHOOTER" SUPERVIVE and how hard it is for games to find an audience on any platform. To round out the show, Cale interviews Theorycraft CEO Joe Tung about SUPERVIVE's unique gameplay and how it came to be.Knock the Concord mention counter up another notch and enjoy the show! Don't forget to give Scott's Spike Drop newsletter a look as he digs further into the BLEED controversy and other VALORANT news. Spike Drop: https://spikedrop.beehiiv.com/p/spike-drop-ep-2Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimesphereShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timesphereshowTwitter/X: https://x.com/TimesphereShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesphereshow/

​​In this episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott are joined by Xavier to review Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO just in time for launch. After that, the trio goes deep on why the NBA2K franchise continues to put out a middling product and the breaking news of Microsoft's big Halo announcements.Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimesphereShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timesphereshowTwitter/X: https://x.com/TimesphereShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesphereshow/

​​In this episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott are joined by fellow games journalist Issy van der Velde to share what actually happens behind the scenes for game reviews and launch coverage at your favorite websites, along with talking about preview events.On top of that, the trio also talk everything going on with Ubisoft and the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows before diving into which video game remasters they would love to see if they got to greenlight a project at any developer.Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimesphereShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timesphereshowTwitter/X: https://x.com/TimesphereShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesphereshow/

​​In this episode of Timesphere, Cale and Scott discuss the current state of the console market as the PS5 Pro and Switch 2 approach, the continued struggles of multiple major games like Concord, and how Palworld is dealing with a concerning lawsuit from Nintendo. You also get a special esports draft where the boys start up their own organizations by drafting which games they would build a team for.Have a story you want to hear about or a comment about the show? Contact us at TimesphereShow @ gmail.com. You can also connect with our other content on YouTube and other platforms!All Links: https://linktr.ee/XJustifiedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TimesphereShowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timesphereshowTwitter/X: https://x.com/TimesphereShowInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/timesphereshow/