The Derrick Lamon Show : The Week in Gaming Tuesday July 14th, 2026

The Derrick Lamon Show : The Week in Gaming Tuesday July 14th, 2026

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July 14, 2026 · 1h 15m

About this episode

The episode discusses the current challenges in the gaming industry, including price increases and microtransactions.

Most gamers are waking up to a brutal reality: this is the worst time in history to buy a new console or jump into gaming. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are all raising prices, cutting corners, and squeezing players with microtransactions that seep into every mode. From EA's controversial microtransactions in College Football 27 to the aftermath of Xbox layoffs at id Software and Bethesda. • Why the return of college football is marred by pay-to-win microtransactions and deceptive progression grind • How Xbox's massive layoffs and studio closures threaten the future of legendary franchises like Doom, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls • The looming increase in PlayStation Plus and console prices, and what that means for casual players and hardcore fans alike • The impact of AI-driven hardware chaos, including the tumultuous launch of the Steam Machine and next-gen PC chips • Why gaming's golden era feels like it’s slipping into a nightmare—and what you can do about it Derrick patreon - patreon.com/thederricklamonexperience Derrick TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thederricklamon

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