The End of EB Games? NZ Stores Shutting Doors Forever | The Press Start Podcast

We break down the generative AI controversy hitting Larian Studios and Sandfall Interactive, exploring the backlash against Baldur’s Gate 3 and the award disqualification of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Plus, we analyze the sudden closure of all EB Games stores in New Zealand and discuss the potential future impact on the Australian retail market.

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THIS WEEK’S TOPICS

• 00:00:00 Coming Up
• 00:00:24 What We’ve Been Playing
• 00:04:29 Our 2025 Game of the Year List Reactions
• 00:12:36 2026 Gaming Predictions: GTA 6, God of War & Half-Life 3
• 00:45:50 Most Anticipated Games of 2026
• 00:48:26 What The Wiki?!
• 00:55:28 Outro