Microsoft closed a number of Bethesda studios, including Redfall maker Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss the implications behind the closures, why these ones were a shock even amongst many closures and layoffs, and what the upcoming Xbox Showcase will look like. The duo also touch on the Nintendo Switch 2 update from Nintendo as well as a spoiler discussion on the finale of Prime Video’s Fallout series and what they’re looking forward to in Season 2.    Timecodes:  00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:43 – Microsoft Closes Multiple Studios 00:06:35 – Why Close Hi-Fi Rush Studio Tango Gameworks? 00:25:07 – How Will Xbox Handle Its June Showcase? 00:29:05 – Nintendo Confirms Switch Successor 00:36:50 – What Will Nintendo Release This Fall? 00:42:00 – Fallout TV Series Finale Review 00:54:17 – Favorite Episodes of the Show 01:03:28 – Outro   Stories discussed:  IGN – Microsoft Closes Redfall Developer Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gameworks, and More in Devastating Cuts at Bethesda Bloomberg – Microsoft’s Xbox Is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closings The Verge – Microsoft completes Activision Blizzard acquisition, Call of Duty now part of Xbox Gamesindustry.biz – What do studio closures mean for Xbox strategy? | Opinion Gamesindustry.biz – Nintendo profits rise to $6.2bn ahead of quiet year Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at podcast@triplepointpr.com. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.