The Next Xbox Could Cost $1,800?! | BioWare SHUT DOWN & Worst of the Best Tournament!

Could the next Xbox really cost $1,800?! EA has officially shut down BioWare, and the future of some of gaming's biggest studios is looking increasingly uncertain. This week on the Spawn Point Podcast, Cam and Jason break down the latest gaming news, share their thoughts on Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Valor Mortis, and crown the WORST of the BEST video game characters! In Episode 43, we're diving into the shocking reports surrounding Xbox's next-generation console, Project Helix, which could reportedly cost between $1,200 and $1,800. Is Microsoft pricing itself out of the console market, or could its ambitious new hardware justify the cost? We're also discussing EA's closure of legendary RPG developer BioWare, the studio behind Mass Effect and Dragon Age, along with the uncertain future of Arkane Lyon and Marvel's Blade. But there's plenty more happening in gaming! Cam and Jason share their experiences with Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Valor Mortis, revisit Control Resonant, Onimusha, and LEGO Batman, and react to the latest Cyberpunk 2077 update, Phantom Blade Zero's launch trailer, IGN layoffs, and Riders Republic coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Finally, our latest video game tournament puts a ridiculous twist on gaming's greatest characters. We're ranking the WORST of the BEST! Some of gaming's most iconic characters are going head-to-head, but only one can earn the dishonor of being the worst among the best. Who do YOU think is the worst character among gaming's greatest? Let us know in the comments! Join Cam and Jason every week on the Spawn Point Podcast for gaming news, honest opinions, game reviews, hilarious debates, and everything happening across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC gaming. Subscribe or follow Spawn Point Network so you never miss an episode! 🎮 EPISODE 43 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Them Boys Be Blabbin' 06:28 - Minecraft Dungeons 2 20:45 - Valor Mortis 37:39 - Jason's Recap (Onimusha, LEGO Batman) 42:12 - Cam's Recap (Control Resonant) 53:28 - Project Helix's Expected Price Point 01:04:32 - BioWare Closure 01:11:52 - IGN Layoffs & The X Button/Nintendo 64 01:15:33 - Arkane Lyon's Future Is Uncertain 01:17:05 - Cyberpunk 2077 Update 01:17:46 - Phantom Blade Zero Launch Trailer 01:21:04 - Shrek GTA 2 01:23:29 - Riders Republic Is Coming to Switch 2 01:27:16 - Jason's Show and Tell 01:29:47 - Cobbled Together Video Game History 01:32:55 - The WORST of the BEST Video Game Characters Tournament 01:59:22 - The Midwestern Goodbye Returned #GamingPodcast #Xbox #SpawnPointPodcast