Brad shares his review of the Steam Deck OLED, offering insights into the device's features and how it enhances the gaming experience. Additionally, he reflects on his early hours in Persona 4, discussing the challenges of going backward through a long-running franchise like Persona.

The podcast covers unfortunate industry news as layoffs hit Humble Games and Galaxy on Fire: Chorus developer Fishlabs. The hosts explore the impact of these layoffs on the gaming community and the developers involved.In gaming industry updates, the discussion includes news about Atlus announcing a 15 percent annual salary increase, and Sega Sonic Union facing layoffs in the Persona and Yakuza franchises. Insights are provided into the implications of these developments on the gaming landscape.

Finally, Brad and Micah dive into the surprising return of CM Punk to WWE, discussing the excitement surrounding the comeback and speculating on how long the honeymoon period with fans might last.