Welcome to Episode 1 of 'Pass The Sticks', the gaming debate show where we break down the biggest stories in video games, industry rumors, and entertainment crossovers. 007: First Light State of Play Reveal – Did the new James Bond game show enough to stand apart from Hitman and Splinter Cell, or does it risk feeling like a copycat? Bond Gadgets & Gameplay Identity – From the Q-watch to stealth takedowns, is 007 carving out its own IP identity, or borrowing too heavily from games like Uncharted? Stealth vs Combat – Does the mix of melee, gunplay, and armored enemies in First Light offer real depth, or will it feel like generic action filler? Insomniac’s Wolverine Rumor – Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson hints at a Wolverine State of Play appearance. After leaks and silence, is the reveal finally near? Perfect Dark Cancellation – With Take-Two unable to save the reboot, did Microsoft make a mistake by letting the project collapse after years of development setbacks? Amazon’s God of War Series – Production could start in 2026 with Kratos and Atreus. Who should be cast as the leads, and can it capture the spirit of the 2018 reboot? Sophie Turner as Lara Croft – With Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner now confirmed as the new Lara Croft, can she redefine the role for a new generation? Rocksteady’s Next Batman Game – Assassin’s Creed director Bill Money joins Rocksteady. Can the studio recapture the Arkham magic after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? Hollow Knight: Silksong Launch Issues – After technical chaos on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, could GTA VI face similar problems at launch?