BTG and the crew hit the arcade floor with a High Score Countdown: the Top 5 fictional universes we’d actually live in (and whether we’d be heroes, villains, or happy NPCs). Then we dive into the week’s biggest stories: Nintendo’s across-the-board price changes for Switch and accessories, Microsoft’s Xbox strategy and Game Pass momentum, an ultra-limited Sonic x Timberland collab, everything you need to know about the Battlefield 6 beta timing and modes, the original Guitar Hero devs returning with a new rhythm-game project, and Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 rolling out a Power Rangers crossover.
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In this week’s episode of After Hours Arcade (Week of 7/31/25), BTG and the crew break down the hottest gaming news and share some laughs along the way. We kick things off with our High Score Countdown, debating the Top 5 breakfast foods—no duplicates allowed! Then, we jump into the latest headlines: Nintendo’s newest Direct announcement, the IGDA’s concerns over game delistings, Atari’s acquisition of Thunderful, Microsoft’s Xbox age verification changes for the UK, and the highly anticipated Battlefield 6 multiplayer reveal trailer. Whether you’re here for the news, the debates, or the laughs, this episode has a little something for every gamer.

This week on After Hours Arcade, BTG, Yano, and Lily break down a stacked week of gaming news! Sony makes a power move by acquiring a slice of Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco, while Microsoft steps back from its controversial $80 game pricing. We react to the explosive Battlefield 6 reveal trailer, dive into the newly announced Avatar sequel series set after Korra, and unpack the big changes coming to Splitgate 2. Plus, we count down our top favorite gaming genres in the High Score segment.

This week on After Hours Arcade, BTG and the crew dive into the hottest news in gaming and entertainment! We break down the casting news for the Zelda and Street Fighter movies, Ubisoft’s new GenAI-powered studio, and the surprising return of a long-lost RPG. Plus, reactions to the Stranger Things 5 teaser, the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer, and major drama behind Subnautica 2. It’s time to press start!

This week on After Hours Arcade, the crew dive deep into a jam-packed episode filled with gaming news, heated takes, and a few surprises. We kick things off with our High Score Countdown, revealing our Top Favorite Fruits because gamers have taste, too!

In the main segment, we break down Helldivers 2 jumping to Xbox, the growing buzz around Halo potentially hitting PlayStation and Switch, and the wild reveal of a Call of Duty-style open-world shooter from ex-Sony devs. Plus, we revisit GTA 6's latest trailer, debate the future of buying DLC on credit, and unpack Microsoft’s vision for an always-connected Xbox.

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The crew return with another jam-packed episode, diving straight into the drama behind Subnautica 2 as the dev shake-up sends waves through the fanbase. Another live-service shooter bites the dust—are we surprised anymore? We break down The Best Games of 2025 (So Far) and share our own picks, and celebrate the return of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners with a new standalone sequel. Plus, King of the Hill is back for season 14 with some major casting news!

In our High Score Countdown, we talk favorite alcoholic beverages!

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In this jam-packed episode of After Hours Arcade, BTG and the crew dive into the latest gaming headlines and community chatter! We kick things off with a nostalgic High Score Countdown featuring our Top 5 Childhood Toys, then shift gears into the week’s most buzzworthy stories.

🎮 This week’s news lineup includes:

• The surprising cancellation of the Black Panther game—we break down the concept art and what the game could've been

• Nintendo’s new anti-scalping strategy as they gear up for the Switch 2 launch

• A major update to the Nintendo Switch Online app that actually makes it useful

• A VR game from Japan that might actually help restore eyesight—no, seriously

• Apple reportedly developing a dedicated gaming app to coincide with the Switch 2

• Summer Game Fest 2025 gets more exciting as Nintendo confirms their return!

Plus, we’re finishing up Hazelight Studios’ A Way Out and testing out Rematch after the show.

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This week on After Hours Arcade, BTG and the squad hit play on a wild mix of gaming and entertainment news! We kick things off with the disappointment (but not surprise) of the GTA 6 delay, then dive into Street Fighter’s co-creator entering the ring with a new boxing game in collaboration with Ring Magazine.

Leaked images of the Asus ROG Ally 2 have us speculating about the future of handhelds, and out of nowhere, Ecco the Dolphin is swimming back into our lives with a reboot. There's also chatter about new DLC for Expedition 33, and Nintendo’s throwing down the hammer—literally bricking devices to stop piracy. Yikes.

On the entertainment front, Fallout is officially renewed through Season 3, Ironheart drops a fresh trailer, and Spider-Noir gets a shadowy teaser with Nic Cage in the lead.

🎮 No High Score Countdown this week, but don’t worry—our Hazelight Studios "A Way Out" playthrough is still going strong, so make sure to tune in!

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In this week's episode of After Hours Arcade, BTG and the crew break down the latest chaos in the gaming world! From Nintendo’s new accessory prices and controversial Game-Key Cards to the company trying to pressure Discord into revealing leaker info — things are heating up. Plus, Xbox just got more expensive.

We also take a nostalgic dive into the vault with the return of a classic PS1 game on PC and share thoughts on The Thing: Remastered and what OG Oblivion devs think about the modern touch-up. Meanwhile, Expedition 33 crushes expectations with over a million copies sold in just three days!

And don't miss this week’s High Score Countdown where we rank:

• Top 5 forgotten snacks and drinks that deserve a comeback 🍭🥤

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We’re back in the Arcade with a fresh round of game talk, hot takes, and our infamous High Score Countdown! This week, we’re ranking the Top 5 villains that were too good at being bad, and diving into the biggest headlines from the gaming world and beyond.🚨 Topics include:Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in CanadaSouth of Midnight review roundup + BTG’s first impressionsA brand-new Predator movie that might just save the franchiseThe Minecraft Movie shocks everyone with surprise box office successPlus, we hit some honorable mentions like the Death Stranding film update, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure in Japanese classrooms, and the future of The Last of Us Season 3.Catch us live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on twitch.tv/afterhoursarcade or find us on your favorite podcast platform by searching After Hours Arcade.👾 Because here, gamers discuss gamer things. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/afterhoursarcade