@Melwheezy discusses the past Nintendo Direct from 6/10/26

And all the announcements!

Showcase Highlights by Platform: PlayStation State of Play (June 2)

Summer Games Fest (June 5)

Xbox Games Showcase (June 7)

Hosts Melwheezy and G Slay discussed Steam Deck price increases, made predictions for upcoming PlayStation State of Play and Xbox Games Showcase events, and reviewed top games of 2026, including Forza Horizon 6 and Mina the Hollower. 123Gaming Hardware & Price Increases Steam Deck Price Hikes

• 512GB OLED model increased from $549 to $789 ($240 increase) 2
• 1TB OLED model jumped from $649 to $949 2
• Price increases attributed to rising memory and storage costs 2

• G Slay recommends Xbox Ally for computer-savvy users due to Windows-based system offering more flexibility 4
• Steam Deck praised for ease of use via Linux interface but has restrictions 24
• Used market recommended as cost-effective alternative to new hardware purchases 56

• Scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 3
• 60-90 minute broadcast format 3
• Will be shown in theaters, suggesting strong content lineup 78

• Marvel's Wolverine as marquee game 3
• Possible new God of War reveal 3
• Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet (Naughty Dog's next IP) gameplay 3
• Horizon Hunters Gathering three-player co-op game 9
• Potential Gran Turismo 8 tease for 30th anniversary in 2027 9
• Fair Games project rebranding possible 910

• New Uncharted game (franchise sold 18 million copies for Uncharted 4) 1112
• Infamous franchise revival (no game since early PS4 cycle, over 10 years) 11
• Resistance return 13

• No current interest in PlayStation exclusives despite owning PS3 and two PS4s previously 14
• Past PlayStation consoles "always collect dust" 14
• Would play Wolverine if available but won't purchase console for single game 15

• Scheduled for Sunday, June 7th, 2026 at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern 16

Headlines

Movie Talk

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Gaming with G. Slay

Episode 14 covers major gaming industry developments, including Nintendo Switch 2's $50 price increase, Sony's $765 million loss on Bungie/Marathon, and Xbox's momentum with Game Pass, featuring highly rated titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Mixtape.

 Xbox CEO Asha Sharma told employees in a Tuesday memo that she’s appointing new leaders, as the software company looks to return its video game unit to growth. 

Xbox consoles are getting a new boot animation next week, complete with a slightly tweaked boot-up sound. Microsoft’s new Xbox CEO continues to make changes that are designed to please fans 🙌🏼

Nintendo announces a Starfox remake 

Bungie is gonna support Marathon for how long?

🔫Early buzz says the new 007 game is good?!

Sony to pay nearly 8 million in PSN lawsuit.

Why the heck is GameStop trying to buy eBay????

Geek TV/Movie 

Maul Shadow Lord, is it actually good? 

First poster for the ‘ONE PIECE’ remake.

Releasing in February 2027 on Netflix.

What have you been playing, G

May Game releases

@Melwheezy discusses with his friend Omar (EliteMadSkillz)

about the fantastic Indie hit "Minishoot Adventures" now available everywhere, and some Marathon talk.

Is Minishoot the GIOAT?

Marathon chat

@Melwheezy discusses the PlayStation price increases and industry trends of higher prices to play for gamers.

Mel & Craig review Project Hail Mary the new film based on the Andy Weir novel.

Melwheezy & Flownadz discuss Marathon and Arc Raiders head-to-head.