How did DLC steal the spotlight at The Game Awards? | OTP EP 6
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How did DLC steal the spotlight at The Game Awards? | OTP EP 6

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Episode description

Is the AAA gaming bubble finally bursting? In this discussion-packed episode, we talk about the shake-ups rocking the industry; from the rise of indie gems (and whether they get enough recognition) to the slow downfall of bloated blockbusters. We debate whether Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree truly deserves a Game of the Year nod, share our excitement for Steam Deck community rumblings, and dream big about the Steam Controller 2. Plus, we tackle Valve’s controversial 30% revenue split, Sony’s bold move to acquire FromSoftware’s parent company (and the intrigue of a possible hostile takeover), and the potential of SteamOS 3 to redefine PC gaming.

With the Steam Autumn Sale just around the corner, we also highlight the best deals and must-play titles. With guest host Noah from Steam Deck HQ, this is a can’t miss episode!

0:00Introduction
1:59What have we been playing this week?
4:29Gardiner's Pick - Half-life 2
7:55James' Pick - Stalker 2
12:50Noah's Pick - Dungeon Clawler
14:50Steam Deck HQ's review process
19:27Main Topic: The Game Awards Nominees
35:52Other Categories
40:31Are you excited for the downfall of "AAA" games?
54:44Best Indie Games
56:22Best Fighting Game
58:45Most Anticipated Game
1:04:55Steam Deck Gaming running their own Steam Deck Game Awards?
1:11:15Steam Autumn Sale's coming up soon
1:20:52What we want with the Steam Controller 2
1:33:31Is Valve's 30% revenue split is justified?
1:47:59Has the AAA Bubble Burst?
2:05:40Windows 365 Link - A Dumb Idea
2:07:55Sony's bid for Kadokawa Corp... majority owner of FromSoftware
2:15:25Valve paves the way for a SteamOS 3 release