Level 5.43 - Fortnite Abandons Astroworld

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This week on the Press X to Start Podcast: DJ, Jordan, Doug & Avery talk about Fortnite's response to the Astroworld tragedy, Forza Horizon 5, Battlefield 2042 

What We've Been Playing - Time code: 2:51

• Jordan gushes about Forza Horizon 5 and then collects himself to talk about a few other games (Battlefield 2042, Backbone & GTA San Andreas Remaster); DJ officially dumps SSX for Riders Republic; Avery gives more in-depth thoughts on Apex Legends Season 11 & Doug returns to talk about Dead By Daylight and dropping Overwatch for Fortnite.

Gaming News - Time code: 43:54

• The quick hits: GTA Trilogy is having a wonky launch; Metal Gear Solid entries being removed over controversial historical footage; Lies Of P drops Pinocchio into a Souls-like wasteland; Far Cry 6 tries to bribe frustrated developers with public pay raise announcement (but it comes with a catch); Chip shortage causes Sony to cut PlayStation 5 production; We examine the Astroworld tragedy and Fortnite's decision to pull the Cactus Jack emotes.

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