Aug. 11, 2025

The Good, The Bad, and The Battlefield

The Good, The Bad, and The Battlefield

In this episode of The Gaming Duo, Rob (@ridicrob) and Kelvin (@foxphotons) look back at the biggest wins and most disappointing letdowns of 2025 so far. From surprising GOTY contenders to major IP cancellations, massive layoffs, art plagiarism scandals, and new hardware announcements, we cover the good, the bad, and the downright ugly shaping the gaming year.

We also dive into the latest on Battlefield 6, including the controversial addition of bots to multiplayer, the return of fan-favorite maps, and DICE’s update roadmap. Plus, we break down the news of Microsoft halting development on Avalanche Studios’ Contraband, Metal Gear Solid Delta’s upcoming “Fox Hunt” multiplayer mode, and the Hell is Us demo release date.

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