From greedy microtransactions to disastrous launches, we’re diving into the most infamous mistakes the gaming industry has ever made!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-351: The Gaming Industry’s Worst Moves!

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00:00 – Intro
04:26 – Games Played Discussion – Split Fiction
08:42 – Al played Cyber Shadow
10:51 – Choc played Smash Ultimate, Mechabreak, Marvel Rivals
18:53 – Turb played Overcooked 2
21:35 – Stal played Eiyuden Chronicles
25:25 – Indie Game of the Week Spotlight – Iron Crypticle
29:58 – Xbox handheld reportedly set for 2025 release
https://www.polygon.com/xbox/537029/xbox-handheld-report-2025
39:06 – Gamer Tries to Sell PS4 Pro to GameStop, Gets Asked to Pay Instead
https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2025/03/12/ps4-pro-trade-in-gamestop-turns-bizarre/amp/
43:05 – Break: Patreon/Fourthwall/Free Game Giveaway Reminder
46:28 – The Gaming Industry’s Worst Moves!

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