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Podcast: M2 Podcast
Episode: Ubisoft's Offline Shift, Microsoft Layoffs, Annapurna Exodus, and the $700 PS5 Pro Unveiled S5E34
Description: In this episode, we dive into major industry shifts, starting with Ubisoft's decision to add offline modes to *The Crew* games following a massive EU consumer rights campaign. We also discuss Microsoft's latest wave of layoffs, affecting 650 gaming staff, and what Xbox chief Phil Spencer's memo reveals about the future of Xbox post-Activision Blizzard acquisition. Additionally, we cover the surprising mass resignation at Annapurna Interactive, Steam's enhanced family sharing feature now available to everyone, and Sony's official announcement of the PS5 Pro, launching November 7th with a $700 price tag.
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