After Hours Arcade

On this episode of After Hours Arcade, we break down some of the biggest gaming news from the week of 2/12/26. We talk about the latest State of Play, the buzz surrounding a God of War Trilogy Remake, and the upcoming Marathon Open Beta with added perks for PS Plus members.

Tune in for gaming talk, reactions, and weekly discussions from the Arcade crew. Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on Twitch, with replay and podcast versions available afterward.

Press START and welcome back to After Hours Arcade — where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮

In this week’s episode (Week of 1/22/26), the crew dives into some of the biggest conversations shaking up gaming and nerd culture right now. From major platform rule changes to wild console mods and industry leadership shifts, we’re breaking it all down with our usual real talk and community vibes.

• Valve rewrites Steam rules, requiring developers to disclose AI usage

• A modder builds the Nintendo PXbox 5 — a 3-in-1 console combining PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2

• A veteran manga editor claims fewer people are truly passionate about manga editing today

• Everything announced at Xbox Developer Direct 2026

• **Nintendo of America’s new president Devon Pritchard makes her first industry appearance

💬 As always, not every topic makes the show — but the discussions that do? Certified heat.

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After a short break for the holidays and MAGFest, After Hours Arcade is back in session! 🎮
This week, the crew dives into some of the wildest gaming stories making headlines right now. We break down the first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, Prime Video’s surprise Fallout Shelter reality show announcement, and a developer choosing to voluntarily delete an AI-generated game.

We also talk about concerns from GOG over game preservation laws potentially leading to fewer games being made, and Rockstar jumping into the money game with $200+ GTA roleplay mod bundles on their new marketplace.

As always, we bring the news, the opinions, and the community conversation. Jump in the chat, share your thoughts, and press start with us—because this is After Hours Arcade, where gamers discuss gamer things. Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on Twitch, with replays available on podcast platforms.

Welcome back to After Hours Arcade, where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮

This week, we’re breaking down some of the biggest gaming headlines you need to know:

🟥 Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco’s Singapore studio
🎨 A Japanese studio bans GenAI art in interviews
🦔 A mysterious Sonic the Hedgehog movie spin-off is in the works
💻 Steam Machine price estimates hit around $700
🎶 Nintendo locks Metroid Prime 4 music behind a paywall?!

We give our honest reactions, industry insight, and gamer-first takes on what all of this means for the future of gaming.

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This week on After Hours Arcade, BTG and the crew break down the hottest stories shaking up the gaming world! From Mark Cerny sparking PS6 speculation with AMD’s next-gen tech, to Netflix hiring a GenAI Gaming boss with a massive paycheck, and Xbox testing ad-supported Cloud Gaming — there’s a lot to unpack! Plus, we dive into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s big update, a wild new co-op title from the Peak creators

10/02/25 This week on After Hours Arcade, BTG and the crew are breaking down a massive week in gaming news — from EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Xbox’s wild Game Pass price hike to early Pokémon Legends: Z-A leaks that have the internet buzzing! 💥

We’re talking business, controversy, and pure gamer excitement as we unpack what these stories mean for players, developers, and the industry. Plus, we dive into the new Pokémon 3D model kits, discuss the Pokémon studio’s new anime "Let’s Play", and ask the big questions — is this shaping up to be a new golden age for gaming or the start of subscription fatigue? 🎮

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This week on After Hours Arcade, BTG and the crew are back to breakdown one of the biggest weeks in gaming! 🔥

We’re diving into everything revealed at the PlayStation State of Play Showcase and the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025, including major updates, surprises, and what they mean for gamers heading into 2026. 🎮 Plus, we discuss Bowser’s shocking departure from Nintendo, the latest Xbox price hikes, and the debut trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu — the next big Star Wars movie coming in 2026! 🌌

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This week on After Hours Arcade, BTG and the crew are joined by special guest Obsidian Dreamhouse for an epic night of gaming and comic talk! 🎮📚 From Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt in The Witcher to Sony’s new plans for AI in gaming, we’re breaking down the hottest stories you need to know. Plus, we’re diving into our High Score Countdown: Top 5 Comic Book Series or Characters and talking about Disney’s bold move into digital comics with Webtoon. And don’t miss the crazy story of how The Exit 8 went from a game with no story to Japan’s highest-grossing live-action film of 2025!

In this episode of After Hours Arcade, we dive into the latest wave of gaming news. From PlayStation 5 price hikes and Gamescom highlights to the shocking Subnautica 2 lawsuit and the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong trailer, there’s plenty to unpack. We also break down Fallout TV Season 2’s newest trailer, featuring New Vegas vibes and a Deathclaw reveal, plus honorable mentions like Monster Hunter Wilds updates, Street Fighter 6’s player surge, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s new co-op campaign.

Join BTG and the crew as we celebrate big wins, and share laughs along the way. Whether you’re tuning in live or catching the replay, this is the Arcade where gamers discuss gamer things!

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.
Join us Thursdays at 8:30 PM EST on twitch.tv/afterhoursarcade—drop your takes, vote in chat polls, and help steer the show!