PS5 Showcase Recap and Pre-Order Fiasco & Xbox Shocks Gaming with Bethesda Purchase

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this week’s PlayersToo Podcast: we recap last week’s second PS5 showcase, running through the games announced and shown as well as news on the console’s release date and pricing, before diving into some of the controversies which emerged in the aftermath around pre-orders and generational exclusives. In similarly massive news, Xbox announced the acquisition of Bethesda, it’s associated studios and games this week, rocking the industry and raising questions about the multi-platform future of some of the biggest franchises in gaming - hear our thoughts on the shock purchase! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As ever we discuss all the games we’ve been playing, including Lewis’ descent into the world of Hollow Knight and Mark’s adventures with Life is Strange 2, and in a news-packed show we round off with shout-outs to some of other stories from this week, including new showcases from Nintendo and Ubisoft, the release of Hades, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Spelunky 2 and more! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remember our PlayAlong game for September is Gone Home, the first-person narrative exploration game from Fullbright. Play it as we do, share your thoughts with us on social media and we’ll discuss the game on the first show in September!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find and follow PlayersToo on:</span></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/PlayersToo"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Twitter</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/playerstoopodcast"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Facebook</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/playerstoo/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCkeYho105v1bsQC49JaQow"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> YouTube</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you enjoy this podcast PLEASE give 5 stars and a review on</span> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/playerstoo-podcast-a-video-games-sho