This is an end of an era… or it’s the end of something.
It’s the end of physical media, which some say is the end of our rights as consumers.
It’s the end of high RAM prices? Planned AI datacenters have been cancelled, which could be the signal that the AI bubble is bursting.
And, of course, we mourn the passing of the Companion Cube before it was started.
Get the latest on Xbox layoffs and the Marvel’s Blade cancellation. We also break down new PC hardware and Surface Pro pricing.
This update covers major shifts in the gaming industry and hardware market. If you are tracking the Xbox layoffs or wondering if the latest Surface Pro pricing offers real value against competitors, this breakdown provides the necessary context. We examine how these corporate decisions impact consumers and what to expect from upcoming hardware releases.
We also test the Steamroller V2 PC case from Meta PCs to see if it lives up to the hype. By analyzing the specs and build quality, we help you decide if it fits your next setup. Whether you are a PC enthusiast or just following recent gaming industry news, these insights clarify the current landscape.
Articles referenced in the podcast:
Steam Machine News
- The Seam Machine companion cube is no more.
- Steam Machine review and benchmark
- Steam Machine review: A singular living room PC that’s more expensive than I’d like, but too special not to love
- SM compared to RTX 5050… 5050 is faster and i7 12400F CPU. Is it an apples to apples comparison?
- Steam Machine clone missing the point
- Steam Machine clone half the price
Other tech news
- Lawsuit alleges RAM manufactuer collusion amid steam machine launch
- Zeus Bolt video card… from a startup rather than a tech giant. Real-time path tracing
- AMD driver version updated a minor version… so I might check that out
Playstation News
- Playstation Store deleting 551 digital purchases with no refunds
- PlayStation Store deleting 551 digital purchases, offers no refunds
- StudioCanal movies and TV shows
- PS6 will be dedicated console
- Playstation ends ownership
- Playstation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down
Microsoft news
- Microsoft made Azure Linux
- Xbox confirms Modern Warfare 4 Skips game pass until 2027
- Xbox confirms Modern Warfare 4 skips Game Pass until 2027
- When the merger with activision happened, microosft said they wont do that crap. But here we are.
- Microsoft made a Linux distribution
- Microsoft launches chaper Surface models
- Microsoft launches cheaper Surface models, but other deals make them a bad value
- $849 with 8gb ram… I can tell you right now 8gb ram is not enough for Surface
- Controllers last 2-4 years, but Elite is 1 year
- How long do owners say Xbox controllers usually last?
- That is totally my experience… I have replaced more elite contorllers but the old xbox one is still going strong
- Xbox longer gamertags and cloud play during updates
- The rumored Xbox layoffs have started