M2 Podcast

The M2 Podcast is intended to be built upon that niche between casual and competitive gaming. Discussions cover news related to eSports, Gaming Industry, Technology and Innovation, upcoming games, interviews with content creators and etc.

M2 Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 232 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts M2 Podcast, a news show with 232 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  GTA 6 Leaks, AI Writers & Gamescom 2026: Where Is Gaming Headed? S7E27

  Aug 21, 202650 minS7

  This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into another wave of GTA 6 leaks, including alleged gameplay and map footage, threats against Rockstar, and the growing debate over digital-only gaming. We also discuss Mattel launching its own game studio to turn brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and UNO into gaming experiences, while a former Saber writer claims she was replaced by ChatGPT during development of Rideshare ‘Stimulator’, reigniting the debate over AI in game development. Finally, we look ahead to Gamescom 2026 and the huge lineup of reveals, gameplay demos, and announcements expected from Xbox and some of gaming's biggest studios. 0:00 Intro 0:40 Updates 10:52 GTA 6 Suffers Second Day of Leaks https://tinyurl.com/bde8unpp 21:14 Mattel launches Mattel Game Studios https://tinyurl.com/mwjv4u6r 26:40 Saber writer claims she was replaced by ChatGPT https://tinyurl.com/yc6vbyyz 34:20 gamescom 2026: Schedule of the Biggest Gaming Event https://tinyurl.com/5xd5ay74 43:04 Outro LEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcast AMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-Podcast APPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410 BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2 CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741 GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcast POCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6e RADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4 SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87 STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcast TUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcast JOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6 KyleHeath Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheath TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheath TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheath YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheath MadMikeWillEatU Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatu TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/about TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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  Episode #26

  EA Goes Private, Black Ops 2 Makes a Comeback, and Is Xbox Finally Fixing Game Preservation? S7E26

  Aug 7, 20261h 6mS7

  This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down one of the biggest business stories in gaming as Electronic Arts officially goes private following its acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners, and discuss what that could mean for the future of EA's biggest franchises and AI-driven game development. We also dive into the surprising success of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, which has become one of 2026's best-selling games 14 years after its original release, proving that nostalgia remains one of gaming's strongest forces. Plus, we explore why great indie games are becoming harder to discover in today's algorithm-driven marketplace, and discuss leaked Xbox roadmap details that hint at expanded backwards compatibility, Xbox 360 support on PC, and long-awaited disc-to-digital features that could reshape game preservation over the next few years. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Update 11:26 EA Announces Completion of Acquisition https://tinyurl.com/2wwf4xk5 23:42 Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Is One of 2026's Best Selling Games https://tinyurl.com/52b8mcmu 32:41 The industry makes great games https://tinyurl.com/mr2kja7z 50:44 Xbox's Plans For Backwards Compatibility https://tinyurl.com/bdf5j34j 1:01:15 Outro LEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcast AMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-Podcast APPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410 BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2 CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741 GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcast POCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6e RADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4 SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87 STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcast TUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcast JOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6 KyleHeath Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheath TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheath TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheath YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheath MadMikeWillEatU Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatu TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/about TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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  Episode #25

  The End of Physical Games? Nintendo Stands Alone, Retro Gold, and the Future of Modding S7E25

  Jul 31, 20261h 17mS7

  This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down one of the biggest shifts in gaming history as PlayStation confirms the end of physical game discs in 2028 and rumors suggest Xbox could be following the same path, leaving Nintendo as the last major champion of physical media. We also dive into the incredible discovery of 97 previously unknown Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cartridges hidden away in a Wisconsin warehouse, discuss Nexus Mods' ambitious vision to revolutionize the modding ecosystem, examine growing concerns over restrictive side-project clauses affecting game developers and creativity, and close with EA's record $38.6 million CEO compensation package following a year of franchise success, AI adoption, and studio layoffs. Whether you're into retro collecting, industry business, PC modding, or the future of game ownership, this episode has something for every gamer. 0:00 Intro 0:58 Updates 16:23 Unreleased Version of Super Mario Discovered in a Warehouse https://tinyurl.com/pvaf8s4p 30:56 Nexus Mods owners reflect on modding hassle https://tinyurl.com/4cav3jnt 40:32 Developers discuss the pain of side work clauses https://tinyurl.com/4syepk89 1:03:19 EA boss awarded $38.6M https://tinyurl.com/3ru2r9nj 1:13:37 Outro LEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcast AMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-Podcast APPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410 BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2 CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741 GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcast POCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6e RADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4 SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87 STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcast TUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcast JOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6 KyleHeath Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheath TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheath TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheath YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheath MadMikeWillEatU Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatu TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/about TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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  Episode #24

  Discord Chaos, Xbox Cuts, and Nintendo's Big Screen Strategy S7E24

  Jul 24, 20261h 2mS7

  This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down one of the wildest weeks in gaming. We discuss Discord's massive moderation failure that mistakenly banned thousands of users for sharing innocent Minecraft and chessboard screenshots, Nintendo's growing strategy of aligning game releases with its blockbuster movie universe, and Microsoft's sweeping Xbox restructuring that includes 3,200 layoffs as the company fights to reset its gaming business. We also examine Hasbro's changing gaming ambitions after writing down $56 million in canceled projects and what it says about the risks of AAA game development in today's industry. Join us as we separate the headlines from the hype and explore what these stories mean for gamers and the future of the industry. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Updates 7:17 Discord Banned 8,000 Users https://tinyurl.com/9uzedcnt 16:32 Nintendo games were created with the Mario movies in mind https://tinyurl.com/3kjf9cdj 26:43 Xbox Boss Announces 3,200 Layoffs https://tinyurl.com/4hx4xdnd 43:45 Hasbro’s Big Gaming Strategy Is Falling Apart https://tinyurl.com/mvb25b3f 59:50 Outro LEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcast AMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-Podcast APPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410 BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2 CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741 GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcast POCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6e RADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4 SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87 STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcast TUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcast JOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6 KyleHeath Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheath TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheath TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheath YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheath MadMikeWillEatU Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatu TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/about TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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  Episode #23

  The Death of Physical Games? RAM Price Scandals, Digital Ownership, and Gaming's Uncertain Future S7E23

  Jul 2, 202653 minS7

  This week on the M2 Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest shifts the gaming industry has seen in years. We discuss the lawsuit accusing Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron of manipulating RAM supply and how soaring memory costs are driving up prices for Xbox consoles, PCs, and gaming hardware across the board. We also break down the growing fight over digital ownership as publishers argue private game servers are piracy while consumer advocates push to preserve purchased games. Then we examine Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, Microsoft's rumored all-digital Xbox future, and whether Nintendo could become the last major platform keeping physical games alive. It's a deep dive into where gaming is headed—and what these changes mean for players, collectors, and the future of game ownership. 0:00 Intro 0:50 Updates 06:50 RAM manufacturers have been sued https://tinyurl.com/5rhbyn3v 16:25 The video game industry told lawmakers private servers are illegal piracy https://tinyurl.com/2e7z5nfa 29:30 disc production ending in January 2028 for PlayStation consoles https://tinyurl.com/k3t6x7m9 38:40 Nintendo May Be The Last Bastion Of Physical Games https://tinyurl.com/43w3eskm 49:30 Outro LEAVE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcast AMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-Podcast APPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410 BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2 CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741 GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcast POCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6e RADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4 SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87 STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcast TUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcast JOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6 KyleHeath Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheath TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheath TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheath YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheath MadMikeWillEatU Socials: TIKTOK ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatu TWITCH ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/about TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu YOUTUBE ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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