Today in news that we wish we never knew about: Xbox's reboot of Perfect Dark was nearly saved! Their dance partner? Take Two Interactive who serves as publisher of Rockstar. Yes, indeed, a recent report states that these two were working out a deal similar to Xbox selling off Tango Gameworks alongside the Hi Fi Rush IP to Krafton in order to help the company. Unfortunately, a falling out between both sides occurred over an IP ownership dispute. Now, Perfect Dark is doomed to sit in "IP Jail" with many of Xbox's other abandoned properties. At least Banjo has some company now.

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0:23:57 - Our preview philosophy
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2:17:05 - What We’re Playing
3:10:24 - Perfect Dark was nearly revived
3:28:05 - Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass
3:40:56 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week

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