How did DLC steal the spotlight at The Game Awards? | OTC EP 6 ft. @SteamDeckHQ

Is the AAA gaming bubble finally bursting? In this discussion-packed episode, we discuss the shake-ups rocking the industry; from the rise of indie gems (and whether they get enough recognition) to the slow downfall of bloated blockbusters. We debate whether Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree truly deserves a Game of the Year nod, share our excitement for Steam Deck community rumblings, and dream big about the Steam Controller 2. Plus, we tackle Valve’s controversial 30% revenue split, Sony’s bold move to acquire FromSoftware’s parent company (and the intrigue of a possible hostile takeover), and the potential of SteamOS 3 to redefine PC gaming.

With the Steam Autumn Sale just around the corner, we also highlight the best deals and must-play titles. With guest host Noah from Steam Deck HQ, this is a can’t miss episode!

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:59 What have we been playing this week?
00:04:29 Gardiner’s Pick – Half-life 2
00:07:55 James’ Pick – Stalker 2
00:12:50 Noah’s Pick – Dungeon Clawler
00:14:50 Steam Deck HQ’s review process
00:19:27 Does Erdtree deserve a Game of the Year nomination?
00:35:52 Other Categories
00:40:31 Are you excited for the downfall of “AAA” games?
00:54:44 Best Indie Games
00:56:22 Best Fighting Game
00:58:45 Most Anticipated Game
01:04:55 Steam Deck Gaming running their own Steam Deck Game Awards
01:11:15 Steam Autumn Sale’s coming up soon
01:20:52 What we want with the Steam Controller 2
01:33:31 Is Valve’s 30% revenue split is justified?
01:47:59 Has the AAA Bubble Burst?
02:05:40 Windows 365 Link – A Dumb Idea
02:07:55 Sony’s bid for Kadokawa Corp (majority owner of FromSoftware)
02:15:25 Valve paves the way for a SteamOS 3 release