This week in the news we discuss Todd Howard's comments on the future announcement of Indiana Jones, the September Xbox software update, Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show plans, the future of E3, the ESRB rating board showing console versions of System Shock Remake coming, and September Xbox Game Pass additions and subtractions.

We also discuss our thoughts on Starfield so far.

Finally, we reflect on the last 5 years of Multiform Podcast and its new shape as we go into the unknown.

You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod 

This week in the news we discuss our first impressions and beginning hours with Starfield (finally!), Embracer group closing Volition, Elder Scrolls 6 entering production, Redfall’s future, 1001 Starfield billboards, Cyberpunk 2077 team beginning to move to Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 contents, SAG-AFTRA strike potentially could expanding to video games studios, Microsoft finally adding automatic OneDrive uploads for game clips, and Borderlands launching a all-in collection named Pandora’s Box. 

We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Starfield and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod 

This week in the news we discuss announcements from Gamescom 2023, Xbox selling Activision Blizzard cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft, official console wraps, Baldor’s Gate 3 dropping split-screen for Xbox Series S, Star Wars Dark Forces remaster announcement, TombRaider.com news sign-up appearing, and Destiny 2: The Final Shape showcase details.  We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, World or Warships Legends, Spider-Man, and Age of Empires IV. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the officially revealed Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 details, the sunsetting of the Xbox 360 storefront, Assassin’s Creed Mirage release date moving up, Alan Wake 2 delaying release date, Embracer’s mystery deal partner that fell through, leaked video of Master Chief crossing over into Rainbow 6 Siege, DC Universe Online coming to current generation consoles, Minecraft being rated for current generation consoles in Germany, and August Game Pass additions. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, World of Warships Legends, and Marvel SNAP. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the reveal that Avowed was originally co-op, Keith David succeeding Lance Reddick as Zavala in Destiny 2, Take-Two continuing to tease GTA 6 for next year, Rockstar acquiring a popular mod team, Quake 2 remaster announcement from Quakecon, EA shutting down multiplayer servers for some additional older titles, Assassin’s Creed Mirage potential microtransactions, and New Zealand becoming the latest country to approve the Activision acquisition. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including World of Warships Legends, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Forza Horizon 5, Star Wars Rogue Squadron 3: Rebel Strike, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the flimsy rumors of an Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivious remake, Xbox now selling controller repair parts, Game Pass additions and subtractions for the first half of August, Discord streaming coming to Xbox consoles, keyboard-to-controller mapping coming Elite Series 2 and Adaptive Controller, Killer Instinct 10 year update, Lego Harry Potter saga leaks, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor last-gen version announcement, new Stormcloud Vapor wireless controller, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 release date, and Red Dead Redemption port skipping Xbox to come to PS4 and Switch only. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Dirt 5. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox, the new Xbox dashboard that is rolling out now, Immortals Fenyx Rising sequel being canceled, Tencent buying a majority interest in Techland, Monster Energy tie-in leaked images confirming name and title art for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, the final month of Games with Gold, and the addition of PayPal Pay Later and Venmo to Microsoft store accepted payment methods. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Spec Ops: The Line, World of Warships: Legends, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the extension of the Activision Blizzard acquisition deal timeline, Xbox Live Gold being retired and replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core, Call of Duty 2023 allowing carryover of content from Modern Warfare 2, Mortal Kombat 1 confirmed DLC characters and July Xbox Game Pass additions. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Spec Ops: The Line, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and Mass Effect Legendary Edition. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week we discuss the ruling in the FTC v Microsft hearings and subsequent fallout, appeals, and 10-year deals. In other news from the week Call of Duty 2024 is rumored to be set in the Gulf War, The Boys have come to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, EA has formed a new studio to make a single-player Black Panther game, 2005’s Need for Speed Most Wanted Remake leaked as coming in 2024, Xbox adds reporting for in-game voice chat, Larry Hyrb a.k.a. Xbox Live’s Major Nelson is leaving Microsoft after 22 years, the Xbox Game Pass Friends and Family test is ending in August, and Everspace 2 confirmed as day-one for Xbox Game Pass in August.  We also discuss games we’ve been playing including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Exoprimal, Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, and Microsoft Flight Simulator. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the possibility of a Red Dead Redemption Remaster and what that might look like, what a PlayStation 5 Pro might mean for Xbox, NBA2K24 receiving cross-play for the first time in the series, Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s new approach to historical education, July Xbox Game Pass additions and subtractions, Disney Speedstorm release date, and Xbox’s Gamescom plans in 2023. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Diablo IV, The Crew 2, Need for Speed Unbound, Grid Legends, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.  You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss all the tidbits revealed during week 2 of the FTC vs Xbox, the current status of Perfect Dark, rumors of an Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake, the announcement of Wild Card Football, Barbie cars being added to Forza Horizon 5 and July Games with Gold. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, World of Warships Legends, and Smite. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss all the tidbits revealed in the hearing between the FTC and Microsoft, why Xbox hasn’t done VR, Game Pass price hikes, Metal Gear Solid Collection vol. 1 pricing and release date, Halo Infinite dropping narrative cutscenes for seasonal content, Immortals of Aveum’s release date delay, and additions and subtractions to Game Pass for the end of June.  We also discuss games we’ve been playing including A Plague Tale: Requiem, World of Warships Legends, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, and the xDefiant Open Beta. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss all the trailers and announcements from Ubisoft Forward including gameplay from Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Skyrim selling 60 million copies, Overwatch 2 charging for story missions, Embracer closing studios and laying off staff, People Can Fly working on a game for Microsoft, FTC temporary restraining order on ABK acquisition, and Rockstar removing almost 200 cars from GTA Online. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Forza Horizon 5, and Star Wars Racer. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss every announcement and trailer at the Xbox Games Showcase & Starfield Direct including Fable, South of Midnight, Star Wars Outlaws, 33 Immortals, Payday 3, Person 3 Reload, Avowed, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Hellblade 2 Senua’s Saga, Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth, Overwatch 2, Fallout 76 Atlantic City, Path of the Goddess, Forza Motorsport, Persona 5 Tactica, Starfield, Jusant, Still Wake The Deep, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, Cities Skylines II, Metaphor: Re Fantazio, Towerborne, Clockwork Revolution, Carbon Black Xbox Series S 1TB SSD console, and the Starfield Limited Edition Controller and Wireless Headset. We also discuss a few highlights from Summer Game Fest like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Sonic Superstars, The Lord of the Rings Return to Moria, and the Porsche 75th anniversary Xbox console giveaways. Plus, in other news of the week, Western Digital finally announced their Xbox console expansion cards and pricing, Halo is adding career progression to multiplayer, Capcom announced an upcoming showcase and Diablo IV is confirmed to have 2 expansions already in the works. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Diablo IV, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and World of Warships Legends. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the new features of the newly announced Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged, the latest details in the Activision Blizzard acquisition saga, teases for the upcoming Ubisoft Forward event, EA and Nike’s new NFT partnership, The Witcher 3 becoming one of the 10 best selling games of all time, June Game Pass and Games with Gold additions, and our predictions and anticipations for upcoming not-E3 events. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Forza Horizon 5, NCAA College Football 2011, and World of Warships. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the multiplatform announcements from the PlayStation Showcase including reveals of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Marathon, Ghostrunner II, Teardown, and more as well as release dates for Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Alan Wake 2. In other news this week Microsoft formally appealed the UK CMA’s blocking of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, Forza Motorsports' cover art was revealed, Starfield controller and headset are all but confirmed via leaks, and Bungie added PlayStation game-themed cosmetics to Destiny 2 on all platforms. We also discuss the sad state of Lord of the Rings: Gollum and its poor critical reception. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Forza Horizon 5. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the announcement of Mortal Kombat 1, Overwatch 2 canceling PVE mode, the EU approving the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Assassin’s Creed getting a large increase in investment, the possibility of Grand Theft Auto 6 releasing in 2024, NCAA College Football compensating college athletes appearing in the game, remaining May Xbox Game Pass additions and subtractions, ESRB leaking that Stray is headed to Xbox and the anniversary of the May 2013 Xbox One reveal. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Star Wars Episode 1: Podracer, and Forza Horizon 5. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss a new rumor that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 is coming in 2023, Mortal Kombat teasing a series reboot, whether or not there should be an Xbox Series X “Pro” mid-generation console, the latest Activision Blizzard acquisition rumors, Game Freak concept art for a new action-adventure IP, A Plague Tale: Requiem’s 60 FPS update, the potential of Id software helping on Starfield development, FIFA 23 joining EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a quiet new-ish controller color option. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the launch of Redfall, its horrific state, its horrendous achievements, and what this means for Xbox, we also discuss what we might see at the June Xbox showcase, the new Xbox dashboard testing with Insiders, Seagate expansion cards price drops, May Xbox Game pass additions and subtractions, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns Xbox One release date.We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Jedi Survivor, Hogwarts Legacy, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, and Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure.You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod

This week in the news we discuss the UK CMA blocking Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard for Cloud gaming concerns, Redfall custom design lab controllers, a lackluster announcement of Funko Fusion, May Games with Gold titles, and Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon release date. We also discuss games we’ve been playing including Hogwarts Legacy, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, Forza Horizon 5, and Division 2. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod