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Dave Weekly and Coop welcome Ryan for a Video Game Report covering Elon Musk’s attempts to use AI tools to improve his play in Baldur’s Gate 3 and Diablo 4, along with backlash from the gaming community. The segment also examines major leadership changes at Xbox, concerns about AI’s role in game development, and what the future could hold for consoles. Plus, a look at Pokémon’s 30th anniversary and the franchise’s continued cultural impact.
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