Ugly Dudes [v2] | PlayStation price hike, AAA game costs, Epic Games, Xbox Partner Preview

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential PlayStation price increase, the rising costs of AAA games, and highlights from the Xbox Partner Preview.

This week Matt gets greedy, Eric lets out a scream, PlayStation may be raising prices, AAA gaming is out of control, Epic Games says six billion isn't enough, and Xbox shows off the goods! Releases: GreedFall 2: The Dying World & Screamer [Edited & reuploaded for missed censorship.]

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Eric

Topics covered

• PlayStation price hike
• AAA game costs
• Epic Games
• Xbox Partner Preview

Keywords

• gaming
• video games
• industry news

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Xbox Partner Preview, GreedFall 2: The Dying World, Screamer

Books & works: GreedFall 2: The Dying World & Screamer

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