The PlayStation 5 Pro defies all logic, reaching deeper into diehards’ pockets in the worst economy we’ve seen in 15 years. We break down the challenging economics (while also admiring Mark Cerny’s ASMR-style presentation). Also: GameStop earnings tumble, more Microsoft layoffs, Unity reverses a terrible decision, and can AI companies just stop stealing our stuff?

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TIME STAMPS

  • [00:01:43] – A Quick Chat about PAX West
  • [00:11:27] – The PS5 Pro Defies Logic
  • [00:25:43] – Concord’s Short-Lived Life
  • [00:35:41] – Take This is in Danger of Closing
  • [00:39:54] – OpenAI and Microsoft are Scraping Game Dev Work
  • [00:45:11] – Unity’s Road to Redemption
  • [00:51:30] – Gamestop Q2 FY25 Earnings
  • [00:56:40] – Investment Interlude
  • [01:09:55] – Quick Hits
  • [01:14:45] – Labor Report

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