This week on The Gaming News Network, Pasquale, Chris, and Patrick dive into some of the biggest stories shaking up the gaming industry.

First, in a major shake-up, Niantic has sold Pokémon GO to Scopely, a company known for its live-service mobile games. With Niantic struggling to replicate Pokémon GO’s success, is this the beginning of a new era for the game, or will Scopely’s focus on monetization change it for the worse? The team discusses what this could mean for Pokémon GO’s future, Niantic’s next steps, and the overall state of augmented reality gaming.

Then, we break down the bizarre Guitar Hero AI ad that left gamers scratching their heads. Was this the long-awaited return of the legendary rhythm game? Not quite—Activision later revealed the whole thing was just a market research test. But was this a clever way to gauge interest, or a lazy, misleading marketing ploy? We discuss the potential for a Guitar Hero comeback and whether AI-driven game development is helping or hurting the industry.

Meanwhile, new leaks about the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 confirm faster Wi-Fi and Amiibo support. While fans are excited for a new console, many are wondering—what else will the Switch 2 bring to the table? Will Nintendo finally improve its online gaming experience, and how relevant are Amiibo in today’s gaming world? We break down what these leaks mean and what we hope to see in Nintendo’s next-gen console.

Finally, Roblox is once again under scrutiny as CEO David Baszucki responds to growing concerns over child safety on the platform. With millions of kids playing Roblox, parents are worried about inappropriate content, predatory behavior, and aggressive in-game monetization. The company claims to be improving moderation and parental controls, but is it enough? Should platforms like Roblox face stricter regulations? We discuss the challenges of keeping online spaces safe for younger players.

And don’t go anywhere after the outro—we’ve got some bonus content at the end of the show!

All this and more on this week’s episode of The Gaming News Network!