Explicit The Microsoft Nintendo Switch 2... Xbox's New Handheld | OTC EP 14
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The Microsoft Nintendo Switch 2... Xbox's New Handheld | OTC EP 14

Episode description

Welcome to Off The Console, the hottest new podcast that’s all about gaming, tech news, and all things nerdy. This week we cover the biggest news including Xbox Direct, the new PlayStation 6 chip, and whether the Switch 2 is killing the Steam Deck. Joined by Hi-Tech Lo-Life, James, and Gardiner, we explore personal gaming achievements, discuss Chinese Chess Mess, and shout out to a porting genius in the community. Dive deep into topics like console market movements, live services, impacts of generative AI, and the future of handheld gaming. We also reminisce about the golden days of midnight game releases and reflect on industry shifts. Get ready for insights, laughs, and a trip down memory lane!

Join @Th3Brink @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

0:00Introduction and Podcast Overview
0:39Weekly Updates and Gaming Highlights
3:01Tech Talk: Monitors and Setups
7:31Xbox Development Direct 2025
7:49Doom The Dark Ages and Other Game Announcements
1:10:41Live Service Games: Trends and Challenges
1:20:12Silksong: Development Updates and Community Reactions
1:28:27EA's Struggles and Market Performance
1:33:39Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Downfall
1:33:50Bioware's Struggles and EA's Influence
1:35:57Dead Space and the Future of Horror Games
1:39:44The Horizon MMO Cancellation
1:45:29The Evolution of Game Controllers
1:59:57The Golden Era of Gaming: 2007-2008
2:03:16The Nostalgia of Midnight Releases
2:08:28Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts