On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett cover some of the biggest, best and weirdest news stories that came across our feeds over the last few weeks, including:

• New PS5 Digital model's optional disk drive will require an online connection https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-new-ps5s-optional-disc-drive-requires-an-internet-connection-to-connect/

• The Fallout TV show will debut in April 2024 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-fallout-tv-show-episode-1-release-date-has-been-confirmed/

• Analogue have announced their next console project https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/analogues-next-console-will-play-nintendo-64-games-in-4k/

• Nintendo have updated their guidelines regarding tournaments https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-releases-strict-new-guidelines-for-smaller-scale-fan-tournaments

• Sony has released a statement defending its decision to raise PS+ prices by up to 35% https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-defended-its-decision-to-raise-playstation-plus-prices-by-up-to-35/

• Dumb story https://kotaku.com/overwatch-2-skin-hamster-nipple-rings-wrecking-ball-s7-1850918959

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