360GamerCast

The worlds #1 British Gaming Podcast 360G started in 2008, over that time we have produced over 600 episodes, Livestream every Sunday, set up gamer nights and more. The focus is on the 360 degrees of gaming. This means that the show encompasses all forms of gaming, on every system including Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo and PC. It is time to put the fan wars behind us and embrace gaming in every form and unite as an amazing gaming community. "360 degrees of gaming, covering the full gaming experience"

360G Episode 786 – More Xbox Layoffs 07/15/2026

360G Episode 786 – More Xbox Layoffs Hosts: Webby, Darren & Graham This week’s show is a Patreon‑exclusive deep dive packed with cosy road‑trip chaos, colourful chameleon combat, and one of the most dramatic news weeks Xbox has faced in years. Webby, Darren and Graham break down the games they’ve been playing, then dive head‑first into the industry shake‑ups dominating headlines across Xbox, PlayStation and digital ownership. Your support on Patreon is what makes these exclusive episodes possible. 🎮 Games We Played This Week RV There Yet — The chill road‑trip management game that’s more strategic than it looks. Meccha Chameleon — Bright, frantic, and surprisingly tactical. Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Expansion — New zones, new class, new grind. Final Fantasy XIV — More adventures in Eorzea. Final Fantasy Tactics — Revisiting a stone‑cold classic. Hades II — More god‑slaying, more chaos, more perfection. Star Fox Switch 2 — A fresh blast of barrel‑rolling nostalgia. Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced — The pirate classic rebuilt for a new generation. Sulfur — Stylish shooting with a punchy roguelite edge. 🙌 Community Shout‑Outs Massive thank you to our Patrons — your support keeps the show running and unlocks episodes like this. Huge shout‑out to our Discord Boosters — you legends keep the community thriving. 📰 News Round‑Up Xbox Restructuring & Studio Shake‑Ups Based on reporting from Xbox Wire and industry insiders: 1,600 Xbox employees laid off with restructuring continuing into FY27 — totalling around 15% of Xbox. Double Fine and Compulsion Games are going independent. Ninja Theory and Undead Labs have been sold, but Senua and State of Decay 3 remain fully funded. Arkane Lyon is reviewing “potential strategic options,” raising questions about the studio’s future. The lads break down what this means for Game Pass, exclusives, and the long‑term stability of Xbox’s first‑party output. PlayStation Controversy Over Physical Media Criticism Reports claim PlayStation has banned users who criticised the company’s shift away from physical games. We dig into what’s actually happening, how widespread it is, and what it means for the future of physical media. Digital Ownership Drama A wave of viral posts on X highlights growing frustration around disappearing digital licences and platform control. Plus: A Microsoft lawsuit ends with an Xbox gamer winning a case over their digital library, potentially setting a major precedent for digital ownership rights. 🎙️ All This & More Exclusive to Patrons, this episode is packed with industry chaos, weekly gaming stories, and the usual 360G banter from Webby, Darren and Graham. https://www.patreon.com/360gamercast https://www.facebook.com/groups/360gamercast/ https://twitter.com/Webby360G https://twitter.com/360GamerCast https://360gamercast.com/ /episode/index/show/360gamercast/id/42101285

360G Episode 785 - Death of Physical 07/06/2026

360G Episode 784 - Price Increase Woes 06/30/2026

360G Episode 784 - Price Increase Woes PATREON EXCLUSIVE!!! Episode 784 is stacked with gameplay impressions from Webby, Darren and Nick with industry drama, and community love. From retro co‑op classics to brand‑new demos, plus some of the biggest news stories of the year — this one’s a banger. Games Played This Week A monster lineup this week, covering everything from AAA nostalgia to fresh indie demos: 007: First Light Battlefield 6 (BF6) Echoes of Aincrad – Demo Hack 95 – Demo Final Fantasy VII Remake LEGO Batman Meccha Camelian Trail Out Resident Evil 5 Neverness to Everness Mixtape Forza Horizon 6 Dead Island 2 Star Fox Community Shout Outs Massive shout‑out to our Patrons — absolute legends keeping the show alive. Huge thanks to our Discord Boosters — your support powers the community. Gaming News Breakdown 💸 GTA 6 – $80 Standard Edition… With No Disc Rockstar confirms the physical version ships with no disc, only a download code in the box. The internet is not taking this well. 📈 Xbox Console Price Hike Microsoft is raising prices across the Series S/X lineup due to skyrocketing storage and memory costs. Another blow for hardware buyers as RAM/SSD prices continue to climb. 🎬 PlayStation Store Removes 551 StudioCanal Movies Sony is deleting hundreds of purchased movies from user libraries with no refunds, including major classics. Licensing strikes again. 💾 RAM & SSD Prices Are Surging Lenovo warns memory pricing may stay inflated for years due to AI demand — affecting PCs, consoles, phones, and handhelds. 🖥️ Steam Machine Pricing Valve’s new Steam Machine launches with eyebrow‑raising price tags thanks to the global component cost spike. 🤑 GTA 6 Sales Are Already Insane Reports suggest GTA 6 generated $1 billion in its first hour of pre‑orders — a historic entertainment milestone. Episode 784 brings gameplay impressions, industry chaos, and plenty of laughs. Whether you’re here for the news, the nostalgia, or the nonsense — we’ve got you covered. /episode/index/show/360gamercast/id/41903785