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Episode 38 opens on the industry shake: Sony’s reported attempt to secure FromSoftware assets, the context of its previously held 14 percent stake, and the company’s acknowledged intent without a closed deal. The hosts parse what a partial acquisition attempt signals for platform strategy, how exclusivity could reshape franchise availability, and what players and creators should expect if key IP becomes harder to access across services.

The conversation moves into The Game Awards nominations and a sustained debate about eligibility: should expansions, DLC, and remakes be considered for Game of the Year? Using the recent Elden Ring expansions and Final Fantasy 7 as touchstones, the panel examines arguments around scope, innovation, and player impact, weighing whether substantial post-launch content can stand alongside entirely new releases. The episode balances business context with cultural consequences, tracing how the acquisition chatter and awards arguments interact with community discourse, streaming coverage, and franchise momentum.