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 BacklashLaggy gameplay, insulting dev comments, and a community ready to riot.🇯🇵 Xbox Tokyo Game Showcase HighlightsSurprises, snubs, and a few gems—was it worth the hype?🧠 Can the RTX 4090 Actually Be Fully Utilised?We break down the bottlenecks and benchmarks.🐺 Dying Light: The BeastA rare AAA triumph—this is how it should be done.🕶️ Valve’s New VR HeadsetSpecs, leaks, and what it means for the future of immersive gaming.🛑 GOG vs. Steam CensorshipGOG speaks out—are we heading toward a fractured PC ecosystem?⚖️ Nintendo’s Patent ShenanigansLegal gymnastics or genuine innovation? You decide.🦇 New Batman Arkham & Wolfenstein Games IncomingLeaks, rumors, and what we want to see.🧵 Hollow Knight: Silk Song MeltdownStore crashes, AAA shade, and why this indie might be the year’s biggest flex.🛹 Skate. & EA’s Latest BlunderAnother misstep or misunderstood genius?🧪 Beta Decay: Retro Meets ModernGameplay breakdown, design analysis, and why this sleeper hit deserves your attention.💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments—what’s the biggest story of the week?Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated on all things gaming. Let's get into it! 🎮👾🕹️If you want to watch life feel free to join on Sundays on twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talksRemember, your engagement matters. Drop a like if you enjoy our content and join the discussion in the comments section. Your support helps us grow and reach more gaming enthusiasts like you. 🚀🎉Join our discord!https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5#GamingNews #Borderlands4 #HollowKnight #Sony #Nintendo #ValveVR #BetaDecay #SkateEA #GamePreservation #RTX4090 #SteamCensorship #Arkham #Wolfenstein #TokyoGameShow #DyingLight #GOG #AAA #IndieGamingCheck out DingleBerks video on Beta Decay here! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EX4RTLboo0Support the showCheck out our Socials and YouTube here! pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree
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 backing up your games- Ubisoft’s EULA madness: They can delete your purchase if told to?!- Nintendo vs Emulation: Who’s really protecting history?- The heroes: Internet Archive, Video Game History Foundation, Game Preservation Society- Roblox’s age-gating update—a step toward adult content or just more confusion?- Steam users hit by OSA in the UK—what it means for your profile and age verification- No More Room in Hell 2 delays and what’s cooking in the 1.0 release- Metal Gear Solid Delta devs hope Kojima notices their love letter- Light No Fire and the wild evolution of the No Man’s Sky engine💡 Whether you're a collector, a preservationist, or just tired of corporations treating games like disposable DLC packs—this one’s for you.📢 Join the conversation: Should games be archived like classic films? Is emulation the future or a legal minefield? And seriously—can we stop pretending digital purchases are “yours”?#GamePreservation #UbisoftControversy #NintendoEmulation #DigitalOwnership #RetroGaming #MetalGearSolidDelta #NoMoreRoomInHell2 #LightNoFire #NoMansSky #SteamUK #GamingNews #GamingRights #StopKillingGamesDon't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated on all things gaming. Let's get into it! 🎮👾🕹️If you want to watch life feel free to join on Sundays on twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talksRemember, your engagement matters. Drop a like if you enjoy our content and join the discussion in the comments section. Your support helps us grow and reach more gaming enthusiasts like you. 🚀🎉Join our discord!https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5Support the showCheck out our Socials and YouTube here! pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree
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 App updates that actually matter- Crimson Desert and Project Spectrum — next-gen open world ambitions- Rust Mobile is coming — but is it ready?- Exoborne, and Cronos: The New Dawn — sleeper hits or vaporware?- Resident Evil Requiem, Dying Light: The Beast, and The Blood of DawnWalker — horror fans, rejoice- Wraith Ops, God Save Birmingham, and Dome Keeper — the wild cards you didn’t see coming- Palland Nintendo's Hypocritical Secret!👾 Whether you're here for the drama, the deep dives, or the dopamine hits of fresh gameplay, this is your one-stop breakdown of everything that matters post-Gamescom.Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated on all things gaming. Let's get into it! 🎮👾🕹️If you want to watch life feel free to join on Sundays on twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talksRemember, your engagement matters. Drop a like if you enjoy our content and join the discussion in the comments section. Your support helps us grow and reach more gaming enthusiasts like you. 🚀🎉Join our discord!https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5Support the showCheck out our Socials and YouTube here! pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree
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Battlefield 6 Beta Drops — But Roblox Faces Major Backlash Over Child Safety
Send us a textBattlefield 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- Minors left unprotected in what’s basically a digital Wild WestAlso in this episode of “What the Hell Is Happening in Gaming”:- CrisisX might be the next The Day Before — and not in a good way- Valve drops new Steam features, but PayPal just noped out like it saw the Terms & Conditions- Ex-Sony CEO says Game Pass is destroying the industry (cue dramatic music)- Stalker 2 gets an Unreal Engine update — maybe this time it won’t stalk delays?Timestamps for your sanity: 00:00 Intro & mild existential dread00:00:00 - Outro00:03:23 - Battlefield 6 Cheaters?!00:07:23 - Battlefield 6 ruined Rush?!00:17:23 - Battlefield 6 Vs Valorant! Anticheats FIGHT!00:19:23 - Battlefield 6 beta bug caused refresh cap!00:21:53 - Roblox showing their true colours!00:32:33 - Roblox being Sued due to no protection for minors!00:40:33 - Will CrisisX be The Day Before 2?!00:50:23 - Valve's Performance monitor now more accurate than Task Manager?!00:51:53 - Paypal no longer usable on steam for much of the world!?00:56:23 - Ex Sony CEO claims Game Pass is destroying the industry?!01:02:37 - Stalker 2 to Update their entire engine?! 01:11:37 - Quick recap!01:15:07 - Outro🎮 Smash that like button if you’ve ever rage-quit a beta.💬 Drop a comment if Roblox has ever made you question humanity.🔔 Subscribe for more gaming chaos, hot takes, and occasional sanity checksIf you want to watch life feel free to join on Sundays on twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talksJoin our discord!https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5Support the showCheck out our Socials and YouTube here! pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree
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Battlefield 6, Censorship & Payment Chaos?! UK Safety Act’s Impact on Gaming Industry EXPOSED
Send us a text🚨 Is Battlefield 6 EA's Redemption or AAA’s Last Breath? UK Safety Act, Censorship & Indie Fallout EXPLAINEDThe 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 golden age — or just another flashy misfire? 🎮We also dive deep into the indie scene: Is Low-Budget Repairs the next hidden gem? And what’s really going on with 7 Days to Die — is it truly dying, or evolving?🔍 Keywords: UK Safety Act gaming, Battlefield 6 EA controversy, AAA shooters 2025, Visa Mastercard gaming payments, Steam Itch.io censorship, 7 Days to Die dead?, gaming industry trends, indie games 2025💬 What do YOU think about the future of gaming? Drop your thoughts in the comments!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the bell to stay updated on all things gaming. Let's get into it! 🎮👾🕹️If you want to watch life feel free to join on Sundays on twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talksRemember, your engagement matters. Drop a like if you enjoy our content and join the discussion in the comments section. Your support helps us grow and reach more gaming enthusiasts like you. 🚀🎉Join our discord!https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5Support the showCheck out our Socials and YouTube here! pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree
Old friends who love the gaming industry. Discussing the ins and outs of what is the come to the platforms and hobby they love. With both highs and lows for the gaming industry we try to give an in-depth look into what will be beneficial to the community as well as what will impact us prominently. We cover a wide variety of gaming topics from new releases, acquisitions and company closures to community engagement and there many outcries and even amazing creations over the years. We cover many things to do with the hobby that we are passionate about and hope you give us some of your valued time to inform you on them.Rory: Works in IT and understands computers and technology to a reasonable level, still learning (will continue to do so)Will: Crazy, Game Breaker, All around good friend, Tortures self with Rust, Funny sometimes.
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