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Gaming is approaching a tipping point with PlayStation 4 support ending in 2026 and game prices climbing to unprecedented levels. We dive into industry shifts and question whether $80 games will become the new normal.
• PlayStation 4 support winding down with major developers dropping the 12-year-old console by early 2026
• Beat Saber and Genshin Impact outlining multi-phase withdrawal plans
• Helldivers 2 arriving on Xbox Series X on August 26th with exclusive Halo-themed content
• Red Dead Redemption 2 hitting 77 million copies sold, ranking 7th all-time
• Gaming prices potentially reaching unsustainable levels with $80 games and console price hikes
• The case for more reasonably priced AA games instead of bloated AAA experiences
• Ideal game length debate with 20-30 hours feeling "sweet" for adventure games
Check out the games we discussed and consider whether the industry is heading toward another crash or if these price increases are justified.
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Gaming is approaching a tipping point with PlayStation 4 support ending in 2026 and game prices climbing to unprecedented levels. We dive into industry shifts and question whether $80 games will become the new normal.
• PlayStation 4 support winding down with major developers dropping the 12-year-old console by early 2026
• Beat Saber and Genshin Impact outlining multi-phase withdrawal plans
• Helldivers 2 arriving on Xbox Series X on August 26th with exclusive Halo-themed content
• Red Dead Redemption 2 hitting 77 million copies sold, ranking 7th all-time
• Gaming prices potentially reaching unsustainable levels with $80 games and console price hikes
• The case for more reasonably priced AA games instead of bloated AAA experiences
• Ideal game length debate with 20-30 hours feeling "sweet" for adventure games
Check out the games we discussed and consider whether the industry is heading toward another crash or if these price increases are justified.
Support the show