Everyone’s Talking About Xbox This Week - Here’s Why | Save State Plus Weekly
Xbox just dropped everything this week. From the ROG Ally X handheld reveal to Forza Horizon 6 heading to Japan, a new look at Kojima’s OD: Knock, and their biggest Game Pass investment yet. I’ll break down why this might be one of the most important weeks in Xbox history.(00:00) YouTube Rant(04:20) Xbox Handheld(23:02) Forza Horizon 6(29:30) Halo Rumors(38:39) Costco Xbox Story(46:08) YouTube Rants Part 2(50:27) OD Reveal(55:00) Xbox Game Pass Investment(59:08) Xbox Users Play More(01:03:58) Physint(01:09:42) Bowser Leaves Nintendo(01:11:08) Wolverine Gameplay Reveal Recap(01:16:01) MGS Vol 2 in the Works(01:17:49) Metal Gear Solid Delta Fox Hunt Release Date(01:19:50) Borderlands 4 Switch 2 Delay(01:21:09) Is EA Selling?(01:24:08) Bully 2 News(01:25:21) Recap Outro
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Morbid Metal Creator on Building the Game Alone | Save State Plus
I spoke with the solo creator behind Morbid Metal (who now has a team) at Gamescom 2025 about their stylish action gameplay, inspirations, and how they’re building this intense, shape-shifting hack-and-slash experience. Here’s what’s next for the game and why fans of fast-paced combat should keep an eye on it.
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Deadpool VR Dev Interview | Gamescom 2025
At Gamescom 2025, I went hands-on with Deadpool VR and sat down with the developers to talk about how they brought Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth to virtual reality. Here’s everything you need to know about gameplay, humor, and what to expect when you suit up as Deadpool. Big thanks to Meta for brining me out to Gamescom to play.
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EVE Vanguard – First Look at Exclusive Gameplay + Dev Interview | Save State Plus
EVE Vanguard is live right now with its free-to-play event, Operation Nemesis, running through October 2! I sat down with EVE Vanguard Game Director Scott Davis and EVE Online Creative Director Bergur Finnbogason for an exclusive interview about the future of this MMOFPS and how it ties directly into the EVE Online universe. We also break down brand-new gameplay, talk about the infamous Dust 514 lessons, and discuss how Vanguard will impact the political and economic landscape of EVE.Play EVE Vanguard: https://evevanguard.com/how-to-play
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Dune Awakening is Having a Free Weekend: Here's What's New From the Devs Themselves
During Gamescom I had the chance to sit down with the Dune Awakening team to ask them about their favorite changes to the game. This is what they said. Dune Awakening is opening its doors for a free weekend, giving players a chance to explore the harsh deserts of Arrakis and see how the game has evolved. At Gamescom, I sat down with the game’s director to talk about what’s new, what they’re most proud of, and how the team has refined this ambitious survival MMO. In this interview, we break down their favorite recent changes, what players should look forward to during the free weekend, and where the game is headed next.
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