Video Game Tango
🔥 THIS WEEK ON VIDEO GAME TANGO: The podcast gets LEGAL! We're breaking down the wildest stories in gaming, from Saudi Arabia buying EA to why Xbox wants to show you ADS. Strap in! 🔥 We're diving deep into the news that has everyone talking: 😱 THE SAUDI EA TAKEOVER: What does a $20 BILLION debt mean for your favorite studios? We're predicting MASSIVE layoffs, studio closures, and which beloved game franchises might be SOLD OFF! 🚫 XBOX + ADS = DYSTOPIA? Microsoft is testing ads in cloud gaming. Is this the beginning of the end for ad-free console gaming? We picture the...
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🚨 BREAKING: EA has been acquired in a historic $55 BILLION deal. But who really bought it? 🚨 In this episode, we break down the shocking takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts by a consortium including the Saudi Arabian government's wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. We delve into what this means for your favorite franchises from studios like BioWare, Maxis, and more. We cover: • The $55 Billion deal breakdown (PIF, Silverlake, Jared Kushner) • What "Vision 2030" means for the future of EA games • The planned AI pivot and our prediction for MASSIVE layoffs • The...
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🎮 In a world where there is Silksong and ONLY Silksong, we here at Video Game Tango have decided to break the mold, and talk about ANYTHING ELSE: ⚔️ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth & Kingdom Hearts 4 – The latest development updates straight from Square Enix. Is Part 3 coming sooner than we think? ⭐ The Greatest Weapons Tier List – We debate the most iconic, satisfying, and impactful weapons ever created. Where does YOUR favorite rank? 💥 The Final Showdown – Buster Sword vs. Master Sword vs. Lightsaber! We crown the ultimate champion. 🔍 SEO Keywords: Final Fantasy 7 Remake...
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Helldivers 2 has unleashed its biggest update yet, and we're diving deep into the Gloom. The "Into the Unjust" expansion brings underground caves, terrifying new enemies like the fire-breathing Bug Dragon, and a full-scale Xbox launch with Halo ODST gear. Is this the best update yet? But that's not all we're breaking down this week. We're tackling the Jack Black effect: is his comedy the magic ingredient for video game movies after Mario and Minecraft, or did it completely miss the mark for Borderlands' Clap Trap? We debate the fine line between adaptation and homogenization. Plus, major leaks...
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Gamescom 2025's Biggest Reveals: WoW Clones, Magic RimWorld & Star Fox! | Midnight, Fellowship, Herands 🔥 Gamescom 2025 was packed with insane announcements! We break down the most standout games and massive expansions that have everyone talking. In this episode, we dive into: 🎮 Fellowship – The stunning new dungeon crawler that is literally "World of Warcraft without WoW." Is this the ultimate WoW-like experience? 🏰 Harrowlands – A deep fantasy colony sim that’s being called "RimWorld with magic." Discover the next great storytelling engine. ⚔️...
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🔥 Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox! Sony makes a surprise move bringing the hit game to Microsoft’s platform. Is this the end of console exclusives? 🆔 Rockstar wants your ID for GTA Online & GTA 6 – New UK laws force age verification, but is this a privacy nightmare waiting to happen? 🎸 Guitar Hero is (kind of) back! Red Octane returns with a new rhythm game, and CRKD drops brand-new Gibson controllers – full breakdown inside! ⚔️ Kingmakers – The insane time-traveling medieval FPS/RTS hybrid hits Early Access soon. Will it live up to the hype? 🛑 Stop Killing Games...
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The Future of Persistent PvP & Gaming Toxicity | Foxhole, Anvil Empires, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound 🔥 Dive into the world of massive online warfare, medieval sieges, and the dark side of competitive gaming meta! In this episode, we break down: 🎮 Foxhole & Anvil Empires – How thousands of players shape persistent wars in these groundbreaking MMOs. Will Anvil Empires be the next big thing? ⚔️ Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound DEMO – A brutally satisfying retro throwback with deep mechanics. Is this the best action-platformer of 2024? ⚠️ The Toxicity of Meta Gaming – Why players...
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🎮 In this episode, we dive into the addictive roguelike autobattler He is Coming, discuss the upcoming Against the Storm: Night Watchers DLC, and react to Amazon’s Mass Effect TV series announcement. Plus, we debate our Top 3 Video Game Levels of All Time—do you agree with our picks? 🔥 Featured Games & Topics: He is Coming – Brutal NES-style roguelike autobattler (Game Pass & Steam) Against the Storm DLC – New bat-people, biomes & trading mechanics Fallout Bakersfield – Insane Doom mod that turns it into Fallout Mass Effect TV Show...
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🔥 Stardew Valley is officially the HIGHEST-RATED Steam game EVER, dethroning Portal 2 after 14 years! With 98% positive reviews and nearly a million votes, we dive into why this indie farming sim is still the cozy game king—plus why I’ve sunk 1,000+ hours into it. (Spoiler: Void Mayo is involved.) 😡 Ubisoft LAYOFFS hit AGAIN—despite a $1.25 BILLION Tencent deal! We call out their corporate greed as they fire 40+ devs while pumping out another safe, uninspired AAA game (cough Star Wars Outlaws cough). 🎙️ HUGE SAG-AFTRA WIN for voice actors! After 11 months on...
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🔥 Baldur’s Gate 3’s HUGE New Mod, Star Wars Outlaws Review, Xbox Layoffs & More! | Gaming News The gaming world never slows down! This week’s biggest stories: ✅ Baldur’s Gate 3’s MASSIVE Fan-Made Expansion – The Path to Menzoberranzan mod brings new companions, story & more! ✅ Star Wars Outlaws Review – Worth it on sale? The good, the bad & the Ubisoft jank. ✅ Xbox’s New ROG Ally & Layoffs – Upgraded handheld specs, but 9,100 jobs cut. ✅ Abiotic Factor 1.0 Release – The hilarious survival game you NEED to play. ✅ Red Dead Online UPDATE – First...
info_outline🚨 BREAKING: EA has been acquired in a historic $55 BILLION deal. But who really bought it? 🚨
In this episode, we break down the shocking takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts by a consortium including the Saudi Arabian government's wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. We delve into what this means for your favorite franchises from studios like BioWare, Maxis, and more.
We cover:
• The $55 Billion deal breakdown (PIF, Silverlake, Jared Kushner)
• What "Vision 2030" means for the future of EA games
• The planned AI pivot and our prediction for MASSIVE layoffs
• The concerning political and ethical implications
• PLUS: Xbox Game Pass price hikes and the new $1,000 handheld
• And finally, we lighten the mood with our personal Mount Rushmore picks for Gaming!
This isn't just business news—it's a pivotal moment that could redefine the entire gaming landscape.