# A Marvel-ous Challenger is Here - Marvel Tokon review | Old World impressions | EA Saudi layoffs

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Podcast: [Dense Pixels - Video Game News and Reviews](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dense-pixels-video-game-news-and-reviews-987140)
Published: 2026-08-11T18:05:38+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5525

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Micah shares his enthusiasm for Marvel Tokon, pleasantly surprised by how the fighting game manages to deliver a fairly deep yet welcoming fighting system while remaining very faithful to its Marvel source material. He discusses what makes the game approachable for newcomers while still offering meaningful depth for competitive players. Brad has invested time into Old World, an antiquity-focused 4X game that delves into more granular detail than expected from the strategy genre. He highlights how the game allows you to craft unique stories around your family and court, with diplomacy both within and without being a major gameplay feature alongside traditional 4X staples like expansion and resource management. With EA needing to shed significant costs due to the $20 billion in assumed debt that came with their Saudi Arabian acquisition, reports indicate the publisher is likely to cut substantial amounts of staff across the organization. Microsoft continues its post-launch layoff strategy by cutting staff at Halo Studios now that Halo: Campaign Evolved has shipped. The hosts discuss how this strategy is likely to be repeated with other upcoming Microsoft game releases, creating uncertainty about job security and resource allocation in the gaming industry. No Man's Sky celebrates its 10th anniversary milestone, and Sean Murray takes a well-deserved and humble victory lap as the space exploration game stands as arguably gaming's greatest redemption story. The hosts reflect on the game's remarkable journey from its controversial launch to becoming one of gaming's most respected and celebrated titles. WWE makes a hilariously questionable decision by filing a trademark claim for a term that Grand Theft Auto VI may take issue with. Dense Pixels is a weekly video game podcast c…

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