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Save State Plus

Save State Plus is a weekly show dedicated to having conversations about the state of the video game industry. Join us as we have people from all over the industry join to discuss the industry, coverage about the industry, and what the future holds at this specific Save Point in time.

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00:36:21

GTA 6 Delayed. Rockstar Under Fire - LAG Nov, 11th 2025

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2025/11/11

Rockstar confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed to November 19, 2026, citing the need for more polish. But inside the studio, tension is boiling over with protests, firings, and union-busting accusations making headlines.Meanwhile, Nintendo raises its Switch 2 sales forecast, Halo Infinite announces what could be its final major update, and BioWare celebrates N7 Day with new Mass Effect teasers.All that and more in this week’s LAG Recap, your late-access look at the biggest stories in gaming.

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00:09:03

Destiny Rising is Redefining What's Possible in the...

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2025/10/31

In this exclusive interview, the Destiny Rising development team opens up about how they’re expanding the Destiny universe in bold new ways. From the decision to create a hero-based combat system to exploring a completely different timeline, this conversation dives deep into how Destiny Rising is redefining what’s possible for the franchise.The team discusses Bungie’s collaboration, community feedback, AI voice controversy, and how they’re shaping the future of the Destiny experience across mobile

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00:22:11

Xbox Just Came And Admitted It's True... All of It

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2025/10/30

It’s official. Satya Nadella just confirmed the Xbox rumors are true. Not only for the games, but als for Xbox’s next console, codenamed Magnus, is real and it’s a hybrid. Xbox Magnus does have a nice ring to it.Microsoft says it will combine your full Xbox console library with the power of Windows PC gaming. That means support for multiple storefronts like Steam, Epic, and Battle.net all on one device. It’s the biggest shift in Xbox history and marks the first time they’ve officially admitted

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02:10:28

Xbox Begins Their Microsoft Gaming Arc with Halo on PS5

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2025/10/29

Halo is officially coming to PS5 with Halo. Campaign Evolved. We break down what Xbox is signaling with multiplatform moves. The reported push for higher studio margins. And why leadership says TikTok and movies are the real competition. Plus new trend data and reports shaping the industry this we

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00:35:13

Path of Exile Dev On Why You Should NEVER Blame Your...

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2025/10/23

Path of Exile’s next big expansion, Keepers of the Flame, drops October 31 and I spoke with Mark “Neon” Roberts from Grinding Gear Games about how they’re keeping Path of Exile fresh more than a decade later.He opened up about live-service game fatigue, what developers can learn from Destiny, and why you should never blame your audience when engagement dips. We also talk about the new Breach-themed league sequel, Bloodline Ascendancies, Grafts, and Asynchronous Trading — some of the biggest

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01:27:44

Everyone’s Talking About Xbox This Week - Here’s Why...

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2025/09/29

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)

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00:12:40

Morbid Metal Creator on Building the Game Alone |...

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2025/09/26

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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00:12:30

Deadpool VR Dev Interview | Gamescom 2025

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2025/09/20

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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00:34:15

EVE Vanguard – First Look at Exclusive Gameplay + Dev...

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2025/09/17

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

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00:21:01

Dune Awakening is Having a Free Weekend: Here's...

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2025/09/12

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

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00:30:51

Fallout Co-Creator on Remake: You Could, But Would it...

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2025/09/07

I sat down with Leonard Boyarsky (co-creator of Fallout, director on The Outer Worlds) and Brandon Adler (game director at Obsidian) to talk about the future of RPGs. We covered everything from the possibility of a Fallout 1 remake, to lessons learned from Avowed, to modernizing RPG systems in The Outer Worlds 2. We also dug into storytelling tactics, marketing sequels, and what it’s like building games today in Unreal Engine 5 compared to the early DOS era.(00:00) Intro(00:34) Controversial

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00:20:12

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Noriaki Okamura & Yuji...

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2025/08/22

I sat down with Konami producers Noriaki Okamura and Yuji Korekado to talk about Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. We discuss the challenges of remaking such a legendary game, and how they approached honoring the legacy of Hideo Kojima’s original Metal Gear Solid 3. This interview gives insight into Konami’s vision for the future of the Metal Gear franchise.

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00:42:10

Obsidian Founder on Keeping Employees: "It's Super...

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2025/07/28

I sat down with Obsidian studio leadership to talk about Grounded 2 and the major changes driving the sequel including why they chose to make a full follow-up, how Unreal Engine 5 reshaped development, and why keeping a small, agile team was key to their success. We also go deep on buggies (yes, again), improvements to AI and combat, and the studio’s philosophy around retaining talent and preserving games.

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00:26:46

007: First Light Is the Bond Game Fans Have Been...

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2025/06/25

I sat down with Franchise Director Jonathan Lacaille and Narrative & Cinematic Director Martin Emborg to talk about 007: First Light, the ambitious new origin story set in the James Bond universe. We dive into how they approached building a younger Bond, what makes this different from past 007 games, and how the team is creating a cinematic experience worthy of the franchise. If you’re a Bond fan or love spy thrillers, this is one you won’t want to miss.

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00:14:15

Borderland 4 Combat Radar is Just the Beginning |...

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2025/06/22

The Borderlands 4 Development team is constantly listening to what fans want and need from the game. I had the chance to sit down with Creative Director Graeme Timmins, and Senior Project Producer Anthony Nicholson to talk about endgame, design decisions and more.

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00:51:22

Path of Exile: Roberts’ 13-Year Journey to Secrets of...

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2025/06/07

Mark Roberts joins me to break down Secrets of the Atlas, a major new update for the original Path of Exile. We talk returning players, new content, and how it fits into the evolving PoE ecosystem.Grinding Gear Games isn’t done with the original Path of Exile. Secrets of the Atlas is a massive new update designed to pull players back into Wraeclast. We talk about update cadence, why PoE1 still matters, how the team keeps it all running, and what players can expect from one of the game’s biggest

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01:08:08

Tencent’s Chris Kramer on Game Budgets, Media...

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2025/05/26

This week on Save State Plus I sat down with Chris Kramer, Tencent’s head of North American communications, to talk about the business behind video games. That included modern gaming budgets, the media industry, and how all of it works together. Chris was great and shared his frank thought about all of it and how it impacts the games we play.(00:00) Introduction(00:57) Kramer's History(04:08) Kramer in Games Media(07:20) Media Then vs Now(10:20) Media Strategy Today(12:40) How Influencers Are

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00:25:13

From DayZ to Unity’s Drama Dean Hall Talks Indie,...

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2025/05/24

Dean Hall (creator of DayZ and founder of RocketWerkz) joins me to discuss the games industry, game development and more. We dig into Unity's recent controversies, the future of game engines, and the challenges indie developers face in 2025.

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00:17:25

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remake Iron Galaxy Interview

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2025/05/08

I had the chance to sit down with Mike Rossi from Iron Galaxy and discuss Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 and what the remake changes, and what it keeps the same.

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00:58:41

Clair Obscur Expedition 33's Ben Starr on Why This...

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2025/05/05

Ben Starr joins Save State Plus to discuss Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and what makes this game so special. We talk about his acting career, his favorite games, and look back at some of his best moments.

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