Epic Games Knocks Out Apple + Cyberpunk Best on Switch 2?! | OTC EP 28

🎙️ In This Episode:
James and Hi-Tech Lo-Life dive deep into the hottest gaming and tech topics shaking the industry. From rising console prices caused by new tariffs, to how AI and mobile evolution are reshaping game development — nothing’s off the table. We break down the Apple vs. Epic Games legal battle, the missing Fortnite on iOS, and the pros and cons of app store alternatives.

Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

Also on deck:
🎮 Destiny 2 legal drama
🔧 The state of controller manufacturing
🕹️ Steam Deck optimization and Proton 10.0-1 beta
🎮 Is Half-Life 3 finally happening?
🚀 What to expect from Cyberpunk on Switch 2

It’s a loaded episode packed with real talk on tech trends, industry moves, and what they mean for gamers, devs, and handheld fans alike.

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#GamingNews #SteamDeck #EpicVsApple #HalfLife3 #GTA6 #GameDev #Tariffs #Switch2 #AIinGaming #Cyberpunk2077 #TechTalk

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Gaming News and Trends
02:56 The Evolution of Mobile Phones and Gaming
05:58 AI in Development and Its Impact on Jobs
08:58 The Role of AI in Gaming and Development
12:13 Concerns Over AI and Job Security
15:03 The Future of AI and Gaming
17:58 Tariffs and Their Impact on the Gaming Industry
20:58 The Coalition Against Tariffs
23:50 The Economics of Game Console Manufacturing
26:57 The Broader Implications of Tariffs on Consumers
29:21 The Value of Quality in Tech Purchases
31:39 The Apple vs. Epic Games Lawsuit
35:38 Alternative App Stores and Sideloading
39:23 Streaming Innovations: Apollo and Artemis
42:07 Fortnite’s Absence on iOS
46:31 Consumer Rights and Corporate Accountability
48:15 The Headphone Jack Debate
56:48 Rising Prices in Gaming Consoles
56:59 The Impact of Tariffs on Console Prices
01:08:02 The Future of Xbox and PlayStation Pricing
01:11:43 Bungie’s Legal Troubles and Destiny 2’s Evolution
01:18:02 The Uncertain Future of Titanfall
01:24:11 The State of Subscription Services
01:32:17 Anticipation for Upcoming Games
01:38:05 The Impact of Player Counts on Game Quality
01:45:02 Challenges Facing Controller Manufacturers
01:50:18 The Evolution of Gaming Controllers
01:52:56 The Future of Cyberpunk on Switch 2
01:56:04 Optimizing Games for Handhelds
02:00:00 Proton 10.0-1 Beta and Game Compatibility
02:09:58 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects