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We Back! GTA 6, Halo’s Shocking Shakeup & The Future of Gaming S7E28
This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into the massive new details revealed about Grand Theft Auto 6, including its living world, deeper NPC interactions, criminal profile system, and the sheer scale of Leonida. We also break down a major PS5 hacking breakthrough that could open the door to homebrew, emulation, and game preservation on far more consoles. Bungie reveals plans to restore vaulted Destiny 2 content as it looks to rebuild the franchise’s future, while Microsoft makes its biggest Xbox shakeup yet by handing the next Halo game to Activision and restructuring multiple studios. From Rockstar’s next-generation open world to Xbox’s uncertain future, this episode looks at where some of gaming’s biggest franchises are headed next.
0:00 Intro
0:30 Update
15:07 GTA 6 Exclusive Preview https://tinyurl.com/4c84zf2n (https://tinyurl.com/4c84zf2n)
41:10 The PS5 hacking scene https://tinyurl.com/mrr2v7xk (https://tinyurl.com/mrr2v7xk)
51:42 Bungie Is ‘Not Done With Destiny’ https://tinyurl.com/avep8f5a (https://tinyurl.com/avep8f5a)
1:00:37 Microsoft Hands Halo to Activision https://tinyurl.com/y3yk8aym (https://tinyurl.com/y3yk8aym)
1:25:02 Outro
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21 Aug 2026
GTA 6 Leaks, AI Writers & Gamescom 2026: Where Is Gaming Headed? S7E27
This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into another wave of GTA 6 leaks, including alleged gameplay and map footage, threats against Rockstar, and the growing debate over digital-only gaming. We also discuss Mattel launching its own game studio to turn brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and UNO into gaming experiences, while a former Saber writer claims she was replaced by ChatGPT during development of Rideshare ‘Stimulator’, reigniting the debate over AI in game development. Finally, we look ahead to Gamescom 2026 and the huge lineup of reveals, gameplay demos, and announcements expected from Xbox and some of gaming's biggest studios.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Updates
10:52 GTA 6 Suffers Second Day of Leaks https://tinyurl.com/bde8unpp (https://tinyurl.com/bde8unpp)
21:14 Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios https://tinyurl.com/mwjv4u6r (https://tinyurl.com/mwjv4u6r)
26:40 Saber writer claims she was replaced by ChatGPT https://tinyurl.com/yc6vbyyz (https://tinyurl.com/yc6vbyyz)
34:20 gamescom 2026: Schedule of the Biggest Gaming Event https://tinyurl.com/5xd5ay74 (https://tinyurl.com/5xd5ay74)
43:04 Outro
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7 Aug 2026
EA Goes Private, Black Ops 2 Makes a Comeback, and Is Xbox Finally Fixing Game Preservation? S7E26
This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down one of the biggest business stories in gaming as Electronic Arts officially goes private following its acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, and discuss what that could mean for the future of EA's biggest franchises and AI-driven game development. We also dive into the surprising success of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, which has become one of 2026's best-selling games 14 years after its original release, proving that nostalgia remains one of gaming's strongest forces. Plus, we explore why great indie games are becoming harder to discover in today's algorithm-driven marketplace, and discuss leaked Xbox roadmap details that hint at expanded backwards compatibility, Xbox 360 support on PC, and long-awaited disc-to-digital features that could reshape game preservation over the next few years.
0:00 Intro
1:04 Update
11:26 EA Announces Completion of Acquisition https://tinyurl.com/2wwf4xk5 (https://tinyurl.com/2wwf4xk5)
23:42 Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Is One of 2026's Best Selling Games https://tinyurl.com/52b8mcmu (https://tinyurl.com/52b8mcmu)
32:41 The industry makes great games https://tinyurl.com/mr2kja7z (https://tinyurl.com/mr2kja7z)
50:44 Xbox's Plans For Backwards Compatibility https://tinyurl.com/bdf5j34j (https://tinyurl.com/bdf5j34j)
1:01:15 Outro
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Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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Engagement
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