In the latest news episode of The Firmware Update, Joe & Malcolm get their first real look at Shenmue III along with the rest of the world and…hoo boy. At least we’ve got NPD numbers to talk about!

Talking Points: The games Joe & Malcolm have been playing; PS4 software gets upgraded to 5.00; July 2017 NPD results; someone get the Xbox One some damn games; Microsoft tries to bridge the gap between Xbox Live and PlayStation Network; cutting ties with Mass Effect: Andromeda, and the franchise’s uncertain future; Gran Turismo Sport’s confusing PS4 bundle; Shenmue III’s looking a little rough for being two years in the making; Secret of Mana gets remade for PS4 and Vita; Final Fantasy XV’s VR fishing experience launches in November; Yakuza 6 gets a date, while Yakuza Kiwami 2 is on the horizon; NBA Live 18 will launch at a discount, while 2K18 has to reshoot their cover star; We Happy Few comes to PS4, but now has a lot to prove.

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