52: Always Bet on Mario!

Is it a good idea for Microsoft to buy a publisher? What are Sony up to with the next PSVR? Can Nintendo break all console sales records? What will happen to Sony without Kaz Hirai?

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Links and Show Notes

The Xbox One has a serious exclusive games problem - Polygon

List of best-selling game consoles - Wikipedia

Nintendo Switch outsold Wii U in less than a year • Eurogamer.net

Fans have created a full 80-level sequel to New Super Mario Bros DS • Eurogamer.net

Mario Kart Tour

The Nintendo Switch online service is launching in September - The Verge

Nintendo Labo hands-on: how these cardboard add-ons work - YouTube

Gamasutra - Sony patents show redesigned motion controller

Sony’s Kaz Hirai to step down as CEO - Polygon

CEO Kaz Hirai on Sony turnaround: 'My job has been to revive pride in what we do' | Technology | The Guardian