EA Fires Staff While Pushing AI?! Steam Machines Launch & Gaming Gets Weird

EA Fires Staff While Pushing AI?! Steam Machines Launch & Gaming Gets Weird

July 11, 2026 · 1h 19m · Season 1 · Episode 148

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The episode discusses the launch of Steam Machines, EA layoffs, and concerns about AI in gaming.

🎙️ PandTha Talks – Episode 148 | Steam Machines Launch, EA Layoffs & The Downfall of AI?! 🎙️ This week on PandTha Talks, we dive into one of the most controversial weeks in gaming and tech. We break down the newly announced Steam Machine launch prices, discuss the biggest concerns surrounding Valve's latest hardware push, and whether Steam Machines can succeed this time around. We also cover EA laying off staff ahead of a potential sale, while simultaneously claiming that AI is driving ...

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Organizations: EA, Valve

Products: Steam Machines

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