About this episode

The episode features a roundtable discussion on the current state of video games, including hardware pricing and the implications of download-only games.

This week, Nigel and Tazziii are joined by Community Manager of Out Making Games Dan Finch and GamesAid Vice Chair Dom Shaw for our summer video game roundtable (from 26:19). We dig into the newly revealed Steam Machine pricing, whether the hardware is worth it, and what it says about gaming becoming too expensive. Then we get into a little game called GTA VI launching without a disc, how much Rockstar can charge for the world’s most anticipated game launch, what “ownership” looks like in a download-only future, and whether today’s world is ready for GTA’s infamous satire. And there’s still time to debate the many missteps of the major platform holders, plus what we’re actually looking forward to in the games industry. Games we're enjoying this week include: Destiny 2 (Windows), 007 First Light (PS5), My Hero Ultra Rumble (Windows), R.E.P.O (Windows), Cult of Lamb (PC), Halo: Infinite Multiplayer (Xbox), Boyfriend on Demand (Netflix), Fall Guys (Windows), Marvel Rivals (Windows), Horizon Zero Dawn (PS5) Connect with Dom online: Website: https://www.gamesaid.org Website: https://www.gameworkers.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicshaw94 LinkedIn…

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