Drop-In Drop-Out

It seems Xbox's mission is to systematically destroy the games industry! Kamen and Patrick breakdown Xbox's massive layoffs, and the fallout (so far!) from it. 
Timecodes 
What we're playing - 9:42
Xbox stories - 21:45
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

We discuss the news of PlayStation stopping physical games in 2028, and the next Xbox reportedly having no option of a disc drive, and take a trip down memory lane and appreciate the value of physical games both growing up and today. 
Timecodes
PlayStation to stop printing discs in 2028 - 1:50 
Physical media appreciation - 35:50
 
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

This week,  @Thefrenchdipdesign  drops in to talk gaming news! Xbox is closing more studios, the PS6 is apparently going to cost a thousand bucks, and all the other gaming news of this week. 
Timecodes Beginning of episode - 0:00
Cam's gaming journey - 5:00
What we're playing - 13:27
More Xbox bad news - 30:50
PS6 $1k+ - 52:20
News spotlight - 1:00:20
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

The video game industry has been in a really bad way for quite some time, and it feels like it's only getting worse. Jake and Patrick break down Bungie layoffs, Xbox price increases, and the GTA VI pricing structure. 
Timecodes
GTA 6 - 4:33
Bungie - 45:12
Xbox price increases - 1:06:17
Nintendo handhelds - 1:18:21
 
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com

Patrick gives his impressions on Dave the Diver's In The Jungle DLC, Kamen gives his thoughts on The Adventures of Elliot, AND we talk about this week's news. Steam Machine's price, GTA VI pre-orders, and more. 
Timecodes
What we're playing - 9:10
Steam Machine - 26:47
GTA VI - 38:08
News spotlight - 57:06
Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you're here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. No controller required.
Want some Drop-In Drop-Out merch, or to join our discord? head to www.dropindropoutpod.com
Follow us everywhere @dropindropoutpod
Check out the JK! Games! Podcast every Monday @jkgamespodcast
Spotlight Games Podcast every Tuesday @dropindropoutpod
Daily streams from JakeTwitchin at www.amazingstreamer.com
Video essays from @Cognitive-Clips
Dumpster Dives from @TheDumpsterBoySTC
And the myriad projects that @highscoreweekly does
Opening animation by Ryan Selvy www.ryanselvy.com