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State of Play & Ubisoft Strikes [Nerfed.ai]

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This week on Nerfed.ai, Vanessa Calderon and Marcus Shaw break down a chaotic week in the industry, starting with Sony’s massive 60-minute State of Play on February 12th, featuring updates from across the globe. The hosts dive deep into the mounting drama at Ubisoft, where over 1,200 workers went on strike this Thursday, citing a company that is 'still not listening' following return-to-office mandates and the firing of vocal developers. We also look at Take-Two Interactive’s latest financial report, which reaffirms that the GTA 6 release date is locked in for November 19th, 2026, with a massive marketing blitz scheduled for this summer. Finally, we cover the latest technical updates including Tekken 8's Version 2.09 patch and Bethesda's roadmap for the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s a mix of massive game reveals and the cold reality of studio management that proves 2026 is already off to a wild start.

Vanessa Calderon and Marcus Shaw wrap up a heavy week of gaming news, focusing on the February 12th State of Play which delivered an hour of updates from third-party and indie studios. We cover the escalating labor tensions at Ubisoft as workers organize an international strike, and provide the latest confirmation on the GTA 6 launch window from Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. The episode also touches on new patch details for Tekken 8 and Bethesda’s upcoming lineup for Nintendo's next-gen hardware.

Topics Covered

  • 🎮 State of Play Highlights: Breaking down Sony's 60-minute showcase of global development talent.
  • 🪧 Ubisoft Labor Unrest: Analysis of the 1,200-person strike and the fallout from the RTO mandate.
  • 🚗 GTA 6 Locked In: Take-Two reaffirms the November 19, 2026 launch date for the most anticipated game ever.
  • 🥊 Fighting Game Updates: Exploring the Tekken 8 Version 2.09 patch and the Season 3 roadmap.
  • 💥 Bethesda on Switch 2: A look at the upcoming roadmap for Fallout 4 and Oblivion on Nintendo's new console.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:00) - GTA 6 and Bethesda Roadmap
  • (00:00) - Sony's 60-Minute State of Play
  • (00:00) - Ubisoft Strikes and Industry Drama
  • (00:04) - Conclusion
State of Play & Ubisoft Strikes [Nerfed.ai]

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