4: State of the Union: Microsoft

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4: State of the Union: Microsoft

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46 minutes

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Feb 19, 2016

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This week your hosts focus on Microsoft in 2015, and try to understand why the Xbox One is lacking behind the PS4. Discussion then turns to whether Hololens, more platform exclusives, and Minecraft could push Xbox ahead in 2016.

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Feb 19, 2016

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A show about playing games and making games. Federico and Myke have long been thoughtful observers of the games industry, an industry Shahid has been a part of for over 30 years. Coupling this life-long love of games with a lifetime of experience makes Remaster a show you don’t want to miss. Hosted by Federico Viticci, Shahid Kamal Ahmad, and Myke Hurley.

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