Welcome to episode 318 of the Power Hour Podcast.  On this week's episode, Jim flies solo to talk about the following:

- intro

- What am I drinking?

- Embarrassing Kona Big Wave story

- What have I been playing

- Patreon questions (thank SegaPhanChris for signing up for $2 tier)

- Gamepass price upped https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/10/01/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-premium-essential-plans/ 

- EA purchased by 3 entities https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250929186526/en/EA-Announces-Agreement-to-be-Acquired-by-PIF-Silver-Lake-and-Affinity-Partners-for-%2455-Billion 

- Completionist apology https://youtu.be/aDb6NQhF3jo?si=6kpLdOGExr0X_ZPk 

- Karl Jobst responds https://x.com/karljobstgaming/status/1971385752102830391?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ 

- Fortnite skin pulled after show twist https://www.ign.com/articles/fortnite-disables-peacemaker-emote-following-tv-series-bombshell-with-epic-games-now-contacting-james-gunns-dc-to-inquire-into-our-partners-creative-intentions 

- NormieView: Bad Bunny for halftime show at Super Bowl https://x.com/popbase/status/1972480086306848825?s=46&t=KaxsMJ6sFiHEUbtKTf9LQQ 

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**Designated Drivers **

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- Randal K Dickman

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Chipho Instrumental by RoccoW

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