headlines and hot takes: may 2026 edition

The #Backlog Breakdown · May 27, 2026 · 45m · transcript

This month, Nate brings on Parker and Micah to discuss some recent gaming news topics like the slim possibility of a Destiny 3, the sales numbers of old Pokemon games contrasted with a new Sony exclusive, and how gaming console prices continue to rise.

Links for new articles on the topics are available here:

PSN Vulnerability: https://kotaku.com/hacker-targets-high-profile-playstation-podcaster-raising-concerns-about-account-security-2000697446

Destiny 2 being sunsetted: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2026/05/21/the-end-of-destiny-2-all-expansions-canceled-maintenance-mode-incoming/…