Not even the Ghost of Yotei can keep this episode of The Andy Bee Show from you! Let's talk about exactly what is Hyrule Warriors, figure out whether anime is for normal people now, and finally answer the question, why do people play videogames?

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Andy B Show

01:01 Exploring Hyrule Warriors

05:01 The Switch 2 and Game Upgrades

10:33 Nintendo Game Pricing and Fan Corrections

13:33 Switch 2 News and Game Boy Advance Classics

16:38 Steam Deck vs. Switch 2 Debate

22:11 PlayStation Plus and Cyberpunk 2077

27:03 Ghost of Yotai State of Play Review

35:44 Why Do People Play Video Games?

39:13 The Shift in Sports and Health Perspectives

42:42 The Multifaceted Benefits of Video Games

50:17 Video Games as a Form of Entertainment

59:03 The Rise of Anime in Popular Culture

01:05:43 Navigating the Gaming Purchase Landscape

Episode 7 of The Andy Bee Show, a Videogame Podcast is here! You aren't going to believe this, but we talk about the Switch 2, my parents buying a Switch 2, Helldivers 2, Microsoft's shocking (?) layoffs and what those might mean for the gaming industry, an unavoidable discussion about HD-DVDs, and plenty more gaming talk on this week's episode.

In this episode of the Andy Bee Show, Andrew discusses the latest in video games, including the highly praised Death Stranding 2, the emotional journey of Spiritfarer, and the relaunch of Game Informer magazine. He also addresses the ongoing layoffs at Xbox, the anticipation surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2, and the future of PSVR. Additionally, Andrew shares insights on real-time translation tools for gaming and invites listeners to engage in a community discussion about cozy spaces in games.

In this episode of The Andy Bee Show, Andrew discusses the hottest topics in the gaming world, including a giveaway for Nintendo Switch Online membership, his experiences traveling with the new Switch 2, and a review of its offical case. He dives into Microsoft's plans for the next generation Xbox, Bungie's delay of Marathon, and the implications for the VR market with Beat Saber ending support on PlayStation. The episode also covers the upcoming Death Stranding adaptations, the excitement around Donkey Kong Bonanza, and a humorous analysis of gaming affordability based on the famous outside-of-the-gas-station salaries at Buc-ees. Finally, Andrew shares his thoughts on the latest Mission Impossible movie and offers advice for busy gamers.

Why every videogame needs a chill out space like Mario Kart World, Destiny 2, and even Squeakross - a new Nonogram/Picross game on Steam and Switch. Andy Bee covers the Xbox Showcase, the ROG Ally, Silksong, Clockwork Revolution, how the Switch 2 really feels, and even how to get the most out of the summer movie season.

Andy Bee is your host for this episode and we cover the three trends in gaming after Summer Game Fest - why are games so grim-dark lately, anyway? He blitzes through Summer Game Fest’s biggest reveals before sizing up the industry’s hot-button issues—Switch 2 scalpers, $70 price tags, and that jaw-dropping Witcher 4 Unreal demo. He then puts controller to hand with the Blades of Fire PS5 demo, checks in on his Dead Cells run, and cools down with some Sega Picross puzzling—all in under an hour. Tune in for rapid-fire highlights, sharp analysis, and a hint of what’s coming next.

Andrew “Andy B” unpacks a whirlwind week in gaming: Multiversus shuts down, E3 may be gone but Summer Game Fest fills the void. He shares smart backlog hacks for adult gamers, spotlights hidden demos (yes, they still exist), and remains the number one Picross influencer on Threads by beating Mario Picross for the Gameboy (no hints!) and is now shilling SEGA Picross. Inflation and subscription overload get called out for warping the way we buy and play, while a spoiler-light review of Invincible Season 3 lands the final blow. Strap in for news, nostalgia, and just enough tough love to keep your wallet (and sanity) intact.

The incredible videogame spring release flood is real. Andrew dodges shrapnel from DOOM: The Dark Ages, recounts his sweaty Returnal loops, and asks whether Xbox Game Pass savings outweigh PlayStation’s glorious adaptive triggers. We unpack why $80 price tags and stacked subscriptions are reshaping player habits, spotlight stand-out roguelikes (Clair Obscur, Blue Prince), and peek at the Switch 2 hype train barreling toward a very different console landscape.