We discuss whether there is room for a new game console manufacturer and examine the chances of whether Sega, Apple, Samsung, Panasonic, and other companies would have competing against PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC gaming. We also debate what a new platform would need to offer, which company has the strongest chance, and whether gamers would actually support another console.
Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-392: Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars?
00:00 – Intro
03:00 – Indie Game of the Week Spotlight – Neon White
06:57 – Is There Room for Another Player in the Console Wars?
56:42 – Sony doubles down on axing physical game discs
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/sony-doubles-down-on-axing-physical-game-discs-cfo-reiterates-were-going-to-cautiously-move-this-forward
1:00:21 – Gears of War: E-Day devs are embracing ‘old-school’ multiplayer in 2026
https://www.pcgamer.com/games/third-person-shooter/gears-of-war-e-day-devs-are-embracing-old-school-multiplayer-in-2026-no-battle-pass-no-tour-of-duty-no-gimmicks-no-bullsh-t/
1:03:30 – Xbox disc-to-digital program confirms retro 360 era catalog release window
https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/xbox/xbox-360-disc-to-digital-feature-932516-20260803?geo=us&utm_source=discover&utm_medium=search
1:06:40 – Dave Bautista in Talks to Join God of War TV Series as Kratos
https://www.ign.com/articles/dave-bautista-in-talks-to-join-god-of-war-tv-series-as-kratos
1:10:35 – Al played Rhythm Heaven Groove
1:14:28 – Stal played Fire Emblem Path of Radiance
1:17:02 – Stikz played Saros
1:21:36 – Turb played Star Fox
1:24:40 – Choc played Halo Campaign Evolved
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