The Xbox Partner Showcase delivered a surprising lineup this week, and we break down every standout moment, including Armatus, 007: First Light, Total Chaos, Zoopunk, CloverPit, Tides of Annihilation, and more. We also share our final grades for the showcase.

Then we jump into the extremely harsh early reviews for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and talk about what went wrong with the campaign and online-only setup. We also react to this year’s Game Awards nominations, covering the biggest surprises and likely winners.

Additional topics include Valve’s reaction to the rumored Steam Machine pricing, GameStop’s viral “Trade Anything Day,” and the unexpected Borderlands 4 free DLC drop.

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Best Games at Microsoft's Showcase

01:18 - Armatus

04:01 - 007: First Light

07:16 - Roadside Research

08:55 - Total Chaos (shadow drop)

12:08 - Zoopunk

16:00 - CloverPit

18:47 - Tides of Annihilation

21:41 - Xbox Partner Showcase Grades

25:33 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Shocking Reviews

32:34 - Game Awards Nominee Reactions

42:54 - Valve Reacts Negatively to $500 Steam Machine Price

47:46 - GameStop "Trade Anything Day" Scam

53:00 - Borderlands 4 Free DLC Drop