Epic Games just laid off 1,000 employees after generating $6.01 billion in revenue in 2025. We go over the bizarre situation which affected many great developers.

Crimson Desert is also finally out, but it's one of the weirdest releases this year. It feels unsure whether it wants to be an MMO or a single-player game, and it continues to change with each update.

And Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park is out, but it doesn't warrant its price tag or justify why it's a multiplayer-driven expansion.



(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(3:00) The Weekly Console Update(22:58) Crimson Desert review(49:00) Pokémon Pokopia impressions(59:14) Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Review(1:08:17) Outro



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Epic Games' Greed Leads To Layoffs | Crimson Desert Impressions | Pokémon Pokopia Is Wholesome

Microsoft detailed Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox console that will seemingly be PC-centric, at GDC 2026, and announced that Xbox Mode is coming to Windows 11!



We also recap our time with Marathon as we continue playing through March before our final verdict this week.



And Capcom's Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is receiving very positive reviews! We've played it, collected tons of Monsties, and love how well Monster Hunter translates to a JRPG.



(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:30) Project Helix new details(25:11) Marathon Review-in Progress(42:42) Monster Hunter Stories 3(58:30) Outro





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Microsoft Details Project Helix at GDC | Will Marathon Last? | Monster Hunter Stories 3 Review

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Resident Evil Requiem Review Discussion | Creature Cast 

Steve and Bobby return to Creature Cast this week to discuss their playthroughs of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the missing friction of newer titles in the series, and the nostalgia the Kanto region brings



Plus, Highguard is permanently shutting down on March 12 with one final update coming this week.



We also had John join the show to discuss his time playing Bungie's Marathon Server Slam this past weekend!



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(2:10) The Weekly Console Update

(31:46) Pokémon LeafGreen/FireRed review

(40:15) Marathon Server Slam

(51:30) Console Shutdown



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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Return | Highguard Is Finished | Marathon Server Slam Impressions | Creature Cast 

On this week's Creature Cast, Sony closes Bluepoint Games after acquiring the studio in 2021, and no tangible games have been released.



Plus, we review God of War: Sons of Sparta, the 2D Metroidvania from Santa Monica Studio & Mega Cat Games, and Squanch Games' High on Life 2, which is good but technically messy.



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(39:40) High on Life 2 Review

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Bluepoint Games CLOSES With No Games Shipped | God of War Sons of Sparta Disappoints | Creature Cast

Hot off this week's State of Play, which included new God of War titles, including a Greek trilogy remake, new Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and Kena: Scars of Kosmora, we're covering this week's biggest reveals from the showcase.Plus, we review Tarsier Studios' Reanimal. Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture's Romeo is a Dead Man, Crisol: Theater of Idols, and Mario Tennis Fever for the Nintendo Switch 2!(0:00) Intro(1:45) The Weekly Console Update(3:30) State of Play Recap(28:10) Reanimal Review(39:09) Romeo is a Dead Man Review (43:20) Mario Tennis Fever Review(49:30) Crisol: Theatre of Idols(56:20) Console ShutdownWebsite: https://www.consolecreatures.com/Like and follow us on Social Media:Bluesky: (https://bsky.app/profile/consolecreatures.com)YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreaturesTiktok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@consolecreatures)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/ConsoleCreature)⁠⁠⁠Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/RealConsoleCreatures)Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/consolecreatures/)Threads: ⁠ (https://www.threads.com/@consolecreatures/)Join our Discord•(https://discord.gg/tkKhDzUW)•


State of Play Reveals New God of War Games, John Wick, & Silent Hill & Castlevania This Week And We Review Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, Romeo is a Dead Man And Crisol: Theatre of Idols

AMD's CEO might have let it slip that the next-gen Xbox console might arrive in 2027, and we ponder what exactly Bloober Team is cooking up. Meghan 'Wurstpersonshooter' joins to review Broken Lore: Unfollow



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(2:45) The Weekly Console Update

(25:30) BrokenLore: Unfollow review

(34:10) Arc Raider update

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We're Playing Broken Lore: Unfollow This Week & ARC Raiders Is Still Going Strong Months Later

Highguard is finally here, and Wildlight Studio's game has the internet divided. While it came out of the gate hot, the story has changed, but with support from the developers and the potential community, Highguard has a fighting chance.



Also, The Game Bakers' Cairn is finally here after a delay. The survival climbing game offers a lot to those who dare to climb Mount Kami and rewards patience for those who outsmart thirst, hunger, and pain.



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Highguard Is Here And Cairn Is One Of 2026's Best Games So Far

Silent Hill 2 is one of the most beloved survival horror games, so we couldn’t wait to see how Return to Silent Hill adapts the story for the big screen. We’re joined by Meghan ‘Wurstpersonshooter’ to review the film, directed by Christophe Gans. Here are our full spoiler-filled thoughts. (0:00) Intro(2:25) Spoiler-Free Review(07:10) SPOILERS BEGIN(28:10) Console ShutdownLike and follow us on Social Media:Bluesky: @consolecreatures.comYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreaturesTwitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @RealConsoleCreatureInstagram: @ConsoleCreaturesThreads: ⁠ @Consolecreatures⁠



Return to Silent Hill Doesn't Understand The Game's Themes At All!

Steve and Bobby are back on Creature Cast, where they are joined by Hayes Madsen, the writer of the An Evening at the Inn Newsletter. This week, Ubisoft cancelled six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, as it works to restructure, lay off employees, and demand a return to the office. Plus, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is finally on Xbox Series and Switch 2, and it's an incredible port that's nearly on par with the PlayStation 5 version.



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Ubisoft Cancels 6 Games, Including Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, And Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Is Great On Switch 2

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