Is the rising cost of gaming pushing players away? We break down the price hike trends across consoles, games, subscriptions, and accessories and debate whether the gaming experience still justifies the price tag!
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-359: Is Gaming Too Expensive Now?
00:00 – Intro
02:30 – Games Played Discussion – Anima Flux, Marvel Rivals, A Way Out, Multiversus
22:41 – Al played Gorri Cuddly Carnage, Kaiborg
30:41 – Choc played Fatal Fury City of the Wolves, Smash Ultimate, Street Fighter 6
38:04 – Turb played Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Future Redeemed
42:40 – Stikz played Claire Obscur: Expedition 33
49:57 – Stal played Assassin’s Creed Mirage
57:10 – Indie Game of the Week Spotlight – Snipperclips
1:00:10 – Break: Patreon/Fourthwall/Free Game Giveaway Reminder
1:03:57 – PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Are Not the Future of Gaming, Says US Analyst
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/04/ps-plus-xbox-game-pass-are-not-the-future-of-gaming-says-us-analyst
1:12:38 – Helldivers 2 CEO Says You’ll ‘Sh*t Your Pants’ Over What’s Coming Down the Pipe
https://ign.com/articles/helldivers-2-ceo-says-youll-sht-your-pants-over-whats-coming-down-the-pipe
1:18:39 – Ubisoft Drops Heavy Hints Of A Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Sequel
https://kotaku.com/prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-sequel-ubisoft-1851778640
1:23:37 – We Shouldn’t Be Surprised GTA 6 Was Delayed, Rockstar Has a Long History of Doing Just That
https://ign.com/articles/we-shouldnt-be-surprised-gta-6-grand-theft-auto-delayed-rockstar-history
1:35:25 – Upcoming Virtua Fighter Project Reveals Classic Character Redesign
https://www.polygon.com/news/598553/virtua-fighter-6-wolf-ganondorf-vf5-revo-switch-2-ps5
1:39:29 – Is Gaming Too Expensive Now?
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