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Sony just dropped a $50 PS5 price hike in the U.S. — and gamers are calling it the biggest betrayal in PlayStation history. But that’s not all: Halo x Helldivers 2 is happening, and the crossover could change the future of gaming collaborations forever. In this episode of The ESE Files, we break down the week’s wildest entertainment and gaming news:

🎮 Why the PS5 price hike feels like a slap in the face to fans

🚀 The Halo x Helldivers 2 collab and what it means for crossovers

💻 Xbox ROG Ally handheld — can it take on the Steam Deck?

👽 Our thoughts on the first 3 episodes of Alien: Earth

🏍️ Our review of Twisted Metal Season 2 (first 5 episodes)This week is packed with drama, betrayals, and surprises across gaming and TV.

Would you still buy a PS5 after this price hike, or is Xbox looking like the better deal?

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