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Krafton is under fire after reports claim the publisher is withholding $250 million in developer payments. At the same time, Ubisoft has announced yet another round of layoffs in 2025, raising serious questions about the stability of AAA game studios.

In Episode 114 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, Grant and Ed go deep into both of these breaking stories — with their usual blend of unfiltered analysis, gamer perspective, and retro-flavored insight.

🎮 Topics Covered:

• The truth behind Krafton's alleged $250M developer fund scandal
• Ubisoft’s ongoing 2025 layoffs and what it means for the future of AAA gaming
• How indie developers are caught in the crossfire
• What’s really going on inside the modern gaming industry

If you're tired of PR-spin and want the raw, real story behind gaming news, this episode is for you. We call out the problems, defend the devs, and never hold back.

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s Xbox on the verge of collapse? In Episode 113 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive deep into why Xbox is failing in 2025. From major exclusives underdelivering to confusing strategies around Game Pass, studio shutdowns, and brand identity, Microsoft’s gaming division is under heavy fire—and we’re breaking it all down.

This episode exposes how PlayStation and Nintendo continue to dominate the space while Xbox drifts further from its former glory. What went wrong, and can it be fixed?

🔍 In This Episode We Cover:

• The state of Xbox Game Studios and recent layoffs
• Why Xbox exclusives continue to disappoint
• Game Pass: Savior or silent killer?
• Studio closures and internal chaos
• Xbox’s identity problem in the modern gaming era
• Why PlayStation and Nintendo are winning
• Can Xbox recover or is the writing on the wall?

🎧 Whether you’re a longtime Xbox player or just love deep dives into gaming news, Episode 113 is packed with analysis, commentary, and straight-up facts about the Xbox downfall.

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🔥 It’s the ULTIMATE showdown! In this episode of the DMG Gaming Podcast, we dive into what might be the biggest Game of the Year battle yet: Death Stranding 2 vs. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Which title deserves the crown, and why are gamers divided?

🎙️ Grant Roland and Ed Phillips break down the gameplay, storytelling, innovation, and fan reception of both titles. From Hideo Kojima’s mind-bending narrative in Death Stranding 2 to the jaw-dropping artistry of Clair Obscur—this episode pulls no punches.

🧩 Topics Covered:

• Death Stranding 2 deep dive: mechanics, hype, and narrative direction
• Why Clair Obscur is being called a masterpiece
• Side-by-side comparison: visuals, combat, replayability, innovation
• Fan reactions and critic scores
• Who wins Game of the Year 2025?

📢 Drop your take below—what's YOUR pick for GOTY? Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly episodes covering the hottest topics in gaming.