We dive into the growing debate: Is AAA gaming in trouble? And talk about what indie developers are doing right that big-budget studios keep getting wrong!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-368: Is AAA Gaming in Trouble? What Indies Are Doing Right That Big Studios Aren’t

00:00 - Intro

04:22 - Games Played Discussion - Marvel Rivals

09:02 - Al played Helldivers 2, Suit For Hire

15:53 - Choc played Smash Bros Ultimate

18:35 - Stikz played Granblue Fantasy

24:57 - Stal played Castlevania Portrait of Ruin

31:32 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - CD-RUN

36:27 - The Switch 2 is the perfect example of why console launches don’t feel special anymore

48:02 - GTA 6 rumored Lucia actor deletes social media, and we all know why

54:26 - Ken Looks Wild In Fatal Fury City of the Wolves

58:15 - Nintendo Confirms Actors Set to Play Link and Zelda in Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Film

1:05:10 - Break: Free Game Giveaway Reminder

1:10:00 - Is AAA Gaming in Trouble? What Indies Are Doing Right That Big Studios Aren’t

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