339 - SAROS Review, Xbox Rethinks Exclusives, Steam Controller Scalper Issues | 08.05.26

339 - SAROS Review, Xbox Rethinks Exclusives, Steam Controller Scalper Issues | 08.05.26

From The Evening Buzz by Mikail Atiyeh

May 8, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 266

About this episode

The episode discusses the new PS5 game SAROS, Xbox's strategy on exclusives, and Valve's response to Steam Controller scalping issues.

This week, we dive into SAROS , Housemarque’s new PS5 action game that blends bullet hell chaos, third-person combat, roguelite progression, and a haunting sci-fi mystery on the planet Carcosa. Then, we break down Xbox’s possible shift on exclusives as new CEO Asha Sharma weighs the future of Microsoft’s multiplatform strategy. Finally, Valve responds to the sold-out Steam Controller launch with a new reservation system aimed at stopping scalpers and giving real players a fairer shot. The Evening Buzz is an entertainment talk-show that focuses on local & international pop culture; movie and video game reviews, new weekly releases (on Netflix, Apple TV, and more). It keeps you updated with the latest in entertainment and gaming news. It's all you need to know in the internet culture trends. Presented by Mikail Atiyeh Friday till Monday from 8 - 9 PM GST in the UAE on 95.00 FM, online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com and www.sba.net.ae/en or via our App: Maraya App.

People in this episode

Host: Mikail Atiyeh

Topics covered

  • video game review
  • Xbox exclusives
  • Steam Controller
  • gaming news
  • pop culture

Keywords

  • SAROS
  • Housemarque
  • Xbox
  • Asha Sharma
  • Steam Controller
  • Valve
  • gaming news
  • pop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Housemarque, Microsoft, Valve

Products: SAROS, Steam Controller

Places: Carcosa

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