Send us a text Valve’s empire is back in the spotlight — Steam Deck drops in price while Nintendo Switch somehow still costs more. We dive into the graveyard of Steam Machines, Controllers, Frames, and the mythical Gabe Cube, then break down Valve’s revenue streams and hardware hustle. Meanwhile, Tim Sweeney and Epic Games are throwing shade again, Ubisoft is flexing generative AI like it’s the future of gaming, and Roblox’s CEO just called predators an “opportunity” (yes, really). Free‑to‑p...
Send us a text Welcome back to PandTha Talks — the gaming podcast where industry drama meets unapologetic commentary. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the madness: - 🔥 Valve’s Steam circus — SteamDeck, Steam Frame, Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and yes… the mythical Gabe Cube. - 💸 Xbox & Microsoft — price hikes, strategy shifts, and what it means for players. - 💀 Ubisoft meltdown — bankruptcy rumors, accountant errors, and the publisher’s shaky future. - 🎯 Call of Duty: Blac...
Send us a text Valve’s throwing hardware at the wall again — Steam Frame, Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Gabe Cube?! Meanwhile, SteamDeck keeps trucking and Steam’s new features might actually be useful. We dive into the chaos. Escape From Tarkov (EFT) is drowning in poor reviews, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (COD BO7) isn’t faring much better. Activision’s AI ambitions are raising eyebrows — and not in a good way. Concord’s back… maybe? But mod teams are getting nuked. Fallout 3 and New ...
Send us a text 🎙️ This Week in Gaming: Saints Row Rises, GTA 6 Stumbles, EA Goes Full Skynet & Industry Layoffs Galore Buckle up, gamers—this episode is a rollercoaster of chaos, comebacks, and corporate carnage: 💀 Saints Row 7 might actually happen?! The OG dev is pitching a revival, and the franchise refuses to stay dead. 🚨 GTA 6 delayed again, Rockstar fires 30 union members, and Take-Two pockets $1.6B while hiking prices. Capitalism.exe. 🧙♂️ Hogwarts Legacy 2 leaks hint at an MMO...
Send us a text 🎮 This Week in Gaming Mayhem! From Pokémon backlash to political heat on EA, the gaming industry is on fire 🔥. In this episode, we dive into: - 💸 The bizarre rise of the Violent Tax trend - 🧩 Pokémon A–Z slammed by user reviews - ⚔️ Sony’s legal move against Tencent - 🎯 Battlefield 6 finally listens to fans—and bans Cronus Zen - 🏛️ EA’s acquisition faces scrutiny from the U.S. Senate - 🕵️ Assassin’s Creed boss exits Ubisoft - ⚠️ Former God of War director issues a chilling warn...
Send us a text 🔥 This Week in Gaming: Chaos, Controversy & Corporate Clownery 🔥 From Sony’s sales data spelling doom for physical media to Borderlands 4’s performance disaster and CEO meltdown, the industry’s on fire—and not in a good way. We’re diving deep into: 🎮 Game Preservation vs. Physical Media Collapse 📉 Sony’s latest numbers suggest discs are dying—what does that mean for collectors and archivists? 💥 Borderlands 4 Backlash Laggy gameplay, insulting dev comments, and a communit...
Send us a text 🎮 STOP KILLING GAMES! Game Preservation, Emulation Wars & Ubisoft's Digital Guillotine 🔥 From dusty cartridges to disappearing digital libraries—this video dives deep into the chaotic state of game preservation and the corporate crusade against it. Are games art? Should they be treated like films, books, and music? We say yes—and we’ve got receipts. 💾 Topics Covered: - Why retro games and physical media still matter - The ugly truth about digital ownership and backi...
Send us a text 🔥 Gamescom 2025 just dropped a tidal wave of reveals — and we’re diving deep into the biggest shocks, secrets, and surprises across the gaming universe. From Nintendo’s hypocritical moves to the haunting beauty of Little Nightmares 3, this roundup covers it all. 🎮 Featured Topics: - Nintendo’s Hypocritical Secret finally exposed — what it means for fans - Stardew Valley Collab with Infinity Nikki Backlash! - Battlefield 6 & black ops 7 — what’s real, what’s hype - Xbox PC ...
Send us a text Battlefield 6 Beta Is Live… and Already on Fire 🔥 (Not in a Good Way) So Battlefield 6 finally dropped its beta — and guess what? Cheaters showed up faster than the loading screen. Rush mode? Ruined. Bugs? Everywhere. Refresh rate? More like refresh rage. Even with a shiny new anti-cheat, it’s starting to feel like EA just duct-taped hope to chaos. Meanwhile, Roblox is out here speedrunning controversy: - Lawsuits flying - Adults behaving like NPCs with no moral compass - Min...
Send us a text 🚨 Is Battlefield 6 EA's Redemption or AAA’s Last Breath? UK Safety Act, Censorship & Indie Fallout EXPLAINED The UK’s Online Safety Act is shaking up the gaming world — from censorship debates to platform instability, Steam and Itch.io face pressure from payment providers like Visa & Mastercard. Are they really lying to gamers? 🤔 Meanwhile, Battlefield 6 storms the spotlight: Is EA finally improving? Could this be their magnum opus, a nostalgic callback to AAA’s...
Send us a text 🚨 Gaming Industry MELTDOWN?! UK Censorship, Steam Blocked, Microsoft Drama & More! 🎮 In this packed episode, we dive headfirst into the latest chaos shaking the gaming world: - 🇬🇧 The UK Online Safety Act—is this the beginning of government censorship in gaming? - 💳 Steam and Itch.io under fire as Visa and Mastercard allegedly mislead payment providers! - 🎮 Age verification loophole through Death Stranding... yes, really. - 🐉 Black Myth: Wukong comes to Xbox, while... - 🔥 ...
Send us a text E122 Preview: Tech company speaks. Someone translates: "Company reboots everything, throws AI at it, markets the mess as visionary genius." All according to plan? Maybe. Reality distortion field: engaged. #AIrevolution #corporatespeak #techhumor #artificialintelligence If you want to watch life feel free to join on Sundays on twitch! https://twitch.tv/pandtha_talks Remember, your engagement matters. Drop a like if you enjoy our content and join the discussion in the comments...
Send us a text 🚨 The Week Gaming Went Off the Rails – Industry Drama EXPOSED! From underwater mysteries to billion-dollar controversies, this video uncovers the wildest developments shaking the gaming world right now: - 🌊 Is Subnautica 2 even releasing?! Fired leads, a $250M scandal, and Krafton's suspicious moves raise big questions. - 🤑 Ubisoft’s microtransaction defense: They say it “makes gameplay more fun”—is this tone-deaf or tactical? - 🧑💼 Co-CEOs rise from Ubisoft’s depths—what d...
Send us a text 🕹️ This Week in Gaming: Leaks, Layoffs, and Legends! 🎮 From shocking accusations to jaw-dropping leaks and industry shakeups, this episode is packed with everything you need to know: 🚨 MindsEye vs Rockstar – The MindsEye boss claims Rockstar sabotaged their project. Is there truth behind the drama? 🦇 Damian Wayne Batman Footage LEAKED – Early development footage reveals what could’ve been a bold new direction for the Dark Knight. 🕷️ Insomniac’s INSANE 2025 Lineup – Wolverin...
Send us a text 🎮 Gaming’s Tipping Point: Layoffs, Platform Shifts & the Rise of Indie Innovation This week, the gaming industry is at a crossroads. In this episode, we break down the biggest stories shaking up the scene: 🧨 Mindseye Meltdown – The lead actor reacts to the game’s disastrous launch. What went wrong, and what does it say about cinematic gaming hype? 🏗️ BuildARocketBoy Layoffs Begin – The studio behind the ambitious "Everywhere" project is facing internal cuts. Is the dream...
Send us a text The gaming industry has gone absolutely wild—again. In this episode, we break down SEGA’s jaw-dropping leak revealing six years of sales data for Persona, Yakuza, and Sonic—exposing what’s working and what’s flopping. Meanwhile, the UK Government drops a surprise £30M investment into the games industry... but where’s the money really going? We also dive into the Mindseye disaster: a broken £500M project backed by IO Interactive. Is this the worst investment in gaming history? ...
Send us a text 🔥 Gaming’s Biggest Reveals & Controversies! 🔥 Nintendo Switch 2 third-party repairs are bricking devices, modders are showing Bethesda how it’s done, and Forza Horizon 5 is crushing it with $100M in sales on PS5! We break down the latest Summer Game Fest showcases, including Dune Awakening, The Bureau of Fantastical and Arcane Affairs, and Star Wars Genesis—plus the mind-blowing Resident Evil Requiem and Deadpool VR announcements. It doesn’t stop there! System Shock 2 25...
Send us a text 🚨 Gaming’s Wildest Week! 🚨 From Star Wars Battlefront 2 smashing records to Randy Pitchford’s bizarre "real fan" comment, this week has been packed with major gaming developments! 🕹 nDreams CEO steps down after 19 years—what’s next for the studio? 📜 FTC finally drops its two-year case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition! 🔧 Splitgate 2’s CEO apologizes for beta launch issues! 💬 HellDivers 2 & Palworld devs open up about development struggles! 🐦 Larian faces a...
Send us a text 🔥 The gaming industry is heating up with epic clashes, huge reveals, and surprising twists! 🎮 In this episode, we dive into the latest industry shake-ups and jaw-dropping revelations! Skyblivion meets Bethesda—what does this mean for the future of Elder Scrolls modding? Hideo Kojima opens up about his legacy and Death Stranding 2’s direction. Tim Sweeney takes another swing at Apple, Arrowhead Studios is self-funding their next game, and Xbox rolls out UI changes! Plus, we br...
Send us a text 🚀 Gaming News & Trailer Reviews! 🎮 This week's gaming roundup is packed with excitement! We're breaking down the GTA VI trailer, exploring the good, the bad, and everything in between. Plus, a first look at the Mafia: The Old Country gameplay trailer—does it capture the essence of the classic crime saga? Nintendo’s new User Agreement is here—what does it mean for players? And the latest chapter in the Nintendo vs Palworld saga brings fresh developments! Are game companie...