Last Chalice: A Video Game Podcast

It's a very weird time in the video game industry right now. On one hand, more quality games than ever are releasing month after month. On the other hand, console manufacturers are raising prices, killing consumer choice and making the entire hobby less accessible. In 2013 it felt like Sony were the saviors of gaming, but lately it seems they're doing all they can to usher in its undoing.

Video games? $80. Consoles? $1,000. This is the new reality we're living in as Grand Theft Auto VI raises the barrier to entry while locking content behind an even higher price tag. Steam Machine staggers the mind as even the lowest packages that do not include a controller exceed four digits. Xbox continues its inability to catch a break by raising the price of their consoles even higher. The good news is that we have a complete onslaught of video game releases coming imminently and backlogs that trail for miles. We won't go without content, but being there early is likely to result in a second mortgage.

Halo Studios comes roaring back to the scene with a remake that quite honestly looks very impressive. Xbox rumors paint a bleak picture for the family of developers beneath them and a certain sixth entry in a famous franchise sets its sights on a preorder release day. With so much to look forward to, there are bound to be a few setbacks.

The E3 of dreams season continues with a deeper look into Resident Evil Veronica, Fable, Halo and the entire Nintendo Direct. We never thought gaming could be so good.

In a week that is surely to never be forgotten, all three showcases decided it needed to rain straight fire. From the Sony State of Play to Geoff's Summer Game Fest and finally the Xbox Games Showcase, the amount of video game releases was relentless. God of War Laufey, Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Gears of War E-Day, Halo: Campaign Evolved...COOKED, they have.