Hello, and welcome back to another new episode of The Nerd Stash Show! With a lighter crew than usual, there's a lot to talk about this week. But there's one big question needing to be discussed: are games too long? In a sea of 100+ hour RPGs and every developer promising their newest game is "their biggest ever," former Sony executive Shawn Layden, hypothesizes the current model of video game development isn't going to hold in the upcoming generation. Of course, he comes at it from a business perspective -- games costing $150 million over seven years to make, for instance -- and the crew wonders what games could look like if more and more triple-A titles released as 15-hour experiences every couple of years. Plus, our initial thoughts on The Last of Us Part II, Microsoft making the sudden announcement the company is shutting Mixer down, our thoughts on the Marvel's Avengers War Table video, and so much more!

It's also the epic finale of our beloved SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated segment as Brandon shares his thoughts on the game after reviewing it for The Nerd Stash. You can express your condolences to the segment in the comments below.

If you liked anything you heard or just want to talk about some games, feel free to reach out to us via Twitter @NerdStashShow or at our Discord.

Time Stamps:

We Briefly Talk About the Serious Issues in the Gaming Industry - 2:30

Are Games Too Long? - 6:50

The Last of Us Part II Impressions - 21:24

Mixer is Shutting Down - 29:13

Marvel's Avengers War Table Recap/Impressions - 35:03

Is Rocksteady Developing a Suicide Squad Game? - 40:12

Crash Bandicoot 4 Revealed! - 43:13

Min Min is Coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 46:32

Cyberpunk 2077 June Event Predictions - 51:59

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated is Out!!! - 54:25

The Burning Question of the Week - 1:00:29

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