This week I talk about the recent Playstation State of Play and recent Xbox rumors going around. I also share thoughts on the movie Argylle and the manga Gazing at the Star Next Door. Timestamps (00:00) Intro (06:15) Playstation State of Play (19:15) Thoughts on Last of Us 2 documentary (23:30) Xbox rumors (28:00) Gazing […]
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