About this episode

The episode discusses the latest controversies in the gaming industry, including the Steam Deck price increase and the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the latest in gaming industry controversies, including the shocking price hike of the Steamdeck OLED. Plus, AI industry shifts, anime awards, and upcoming TV and movie releases. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Nerd Culture 02:35 - Nerdy Activities and Gaming Updates 05:45 - Anime and Media Consumption 08:27 - Discussion on Spider Noir 11:12 - Legislation Impacting Video Games 13:28 - Game Delays and Industry Insights 16:06 - GTA Pricing Controversy 18:49 - Rockstar's Employee Union 21:44 - Call of Duty Updates 24:25 - Steam Deck Price Increase 26:11 - The Rising Costs of Gaming Consoles 31:02 - PlayStation's AI Integration in Game Development 34:34 - Xbox's Corporate Strategy and Potential Layoffs 48:48 - Controversial End User License Agreements in Gaming 55:13 - Game Pass and Profitability 57:20 - Forza Horizon's Success in Japan 59:09 - Anime Awards Overview 01:12:17 - Upcoming TV and Movie Releases Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us…

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