Ep 124: Epic Goes Full AI, GTAVI on PC Q1 2027, Ubisoft Studio Closures

This week, John, Niki, and (for about an hour, at least) Lotus ponder what makes a good games outlet name. Also, perhaps more importantly, Epic's full-throttle commitment to AI game production, Grand Theft Auto VI's potential PC release in Q1 2027, and more Ubisoft studio closures.

00:00:00 Intro & The Pepsi Challenge

00:11:00 Chris Kerr's Vertical Slice launches (and a very, very silly detour about race)

00:25:30 Epic goes all-in on AI; delays Marvel/Star Wars game

00:34:46 Grand Theft Auto VI reported to get Q1 2027 PC release

00:46:43 ESA requests Anbernic to be listed as "superfake;" for some reason tells everyone about FitGirl

00:50:56 More Ubisoft layoffs and studio closures

00:58:22 Why Big Walk isn't on Xbox

01:00:22 Nidhogg, yes Nidhogg, got a big new update this week

01:02:44 How do you deal with feeling deeply responsible for your direct reports at work?

01:09:20 How Fortnite has finally become the parody of itself casual observers have long said it to be

01:36:14 Star Wars Galactic Racer is the perfect size in the perfect form