Reacting to Sony’s “State of Play”, Nintendo vs. Palworld Showdown | OTC EP 17

Welcome to another episode of Off The Console with Gardner, and James, and Hi-Tech. This week we dive deep into Sony’s State of Play, updates from Nintendo vs PalWorld, and Steam’s newly implemented policies. We also celebrate hitting 300 YouTube subscribers and discuss some exciting game news including Borderlands 4, Digimon Story Time Stranger, and a new collaboration between Gearbox and Sega. Don’t miss our top tips on avoiding scams, especially involving fake Elden Ring playtest invites. Plus, we explore the impacts of AI on critical thinking and touch on Scarlett Johansson’s call for deepfake regulations. Join us for all the latest in gaming and technology!

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===== Chapters =====
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:43 What have we been up to?
01:24 Valentine’s Day Recap
02:21 Original Xbox Nostalgia
02:51 Modding Consoles Discussion
07:57 PlayStation State of Play Reactions
10:06 Sonic Racing Crossworlds Predictions
17:47 Digimon and PowerWorld
24:13 Splitgate 2 and Steam Deck Compatibility
27:40 WWE 2K25 and Wrestling Games
33:52 Borderlands 4 Excitement
43:04 Split Fiction and Co-op Games
45:43 Directive 8020 and Survival Horror
46:07 Horror Games and Sci-Fi Excitement
46:46 Dark Pictures Universe and Game Publishing
49:14 Five Nights at Freddy’s and Other Horror Games
51:07 Konami’s Controversial History
54:08 Steam Deck Performance and Game Optimization
01:00:38 Metal Gear Solid and Classic Game Remakes
01:31:15 Indie Games and Early Access Issues
01:35:06 The Ethics of YouTube Ads
01:35:40 The Cost of Video Hosting
01:37:18 Advertising in Paid Services
01:38:54 Streaming Services and Anime
01:40:32 In-Game Advertising and Cross Promotions
01:41:36 Steam’s Advertising Guidelines
01:45:53 Early Access Games and Consumer Expectations
01:48:10 Violent Video Games Debate
01:57:08 AI and Critical Thinking
02:02:52 Deepfake Concerns and Celebrity Scams
02:08:32 Playnite and Linux Gaming
02:15:18 Elden Ring Scam Warning
02:22:31 Closing Remarks and Future Events