TWIG #379: Roblox's Age Problem, Xbox Game Pass & Pokemon's 30th Takeover

A lot happened this week in games. Kids are outsmarting Roblox's age verification, Xbox is cracking under its own pricing, and Pokémon is running laps around everyone else's marketing. Topics Covered: ● Roblox age tiers: Three new segments, parental controls, and why lawsuits from 8 states still aren't the biggest threat● AAA dominance debate: Is the top 20 really losing ground, or is Newzoo misleading everyone?● Xbox Game Pass: A leaked memo, two price hikes in 15 months, and ad-supported tiers on the horizon● Borderlands Mobile: A surprise US stealth launch with no monetization and onboarding straight out of 2018● Pokémon's 30th: Five games in nine months, a Super Bowl ad, Tiffany collabs, and a masterclass in franchise marketing● Destiny Rising: NetEase guts its monetization after an 80% revenue drop - too little too late? CHAPTERS: 02:26 Boss Mode Nomination 04:49 Twig Jr Roblox Shill 09:04 AAA Dominance Debate 15:47 Roblox Age Tiers 18:21 Roblox Safety and Workarounds 22:45 Roblox Stock and Regulation Risk 28:50 AI Tools and Kids Next 32:01 Xbox Internal Memo Leak 37:57 Borderlands Mobile Stealth Drop 42:21 Gameplay Praise Franchise Doubts 46:29 Pokemon Champions Cross Platform Push 51:20 Pokemon 30th Marketing Blitz 55:57 Destiny Rising Monetization Pivot 58:14 Wrap Up Life Updates Florida

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TWIG #379: Roblox's Age Problem, Xbox Game Pass & Pokemon's 30th Takeover is an episode from Deconstructor of Fun by Deconstructor of Fun.

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This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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