After Hours Arcade

GTA 6 Trailer, Xbox Exclusives + Gaming's AI Problem GTA 6's launch trailer is here. This week on After Hours Arcade , BTGplays, LilyMasume, and Yanonick discuss Rockstar's latest look at GTA VI and reports that PC players may only have to wait until early 2027. We also debate Microsoft's survey about potentially bringing major Xbox exclusives back, including Fallout, The Elder Scr...

GTA 6 is headed to Xbox Cloud Gaming—but no, that doesn't suddenly mean PC players can stream GTA 6 at launch. This week on After Hours Arcade , BTGplays, LilyMasume, and Yanonick break down the confusing GTA 6 cloud story and ask whether Rockstar's massive release could finally make cloud gaming mainstream. We also discuss Sony transferring XR patents to Meta while bringing Crunchyroll an...

Minecraft just introduced its first new dimension in more than fourteen years. This week on After Hours Arcade , BTGplays, LilyMasume, and Yanonick discuss The Sift , Minecraft Dungeons II, and how Minecraft continues to stay relevant across generations. We also get into Mario Kart Tour officially shutting down and what that means for game preservation and digital ownership. Then Sony brings QSSR...

Activision is developing the next Halo game , and Xbox just went through another major restructuring. This week on After Hours Arcade , BTGplays and LilyMasume are joined by special guest Jleo to break down what Microsoft's latest changes could mean for Halo and the future of Xbox. We also discuss Bungie's plans to restore previously vaulted Destiny 2 content and whether the studio can reb...

Xbox had a busy Tokyo Game Show 2026 , and we're breaking down the announcements that actually mattered. This week on After Hours Arcade , BTGplays and Yanonick react to Xbox's TGS presentation, Hideo Kojima revealing Bill Skarsgård as PHYSINT's lead , and the latest look at Modern Warfare 4. We also dive into the latest unconfirmed reports around Sony's rumored next-generation handheld, currently...

This week on After Hours Arcade , BTGplays, LilyMasume, and Yanonick break down the biggest reveals from Nintendo's September Direct and ask the real question: Did Nintendo finally give people a reason to upgrade to Switch 2? We also dive into the latest Kojima and Xbox conversation surrounding PHYSINT , react to Onimusha: Way of the Sword selling more than one million copies on launch day, an...

Gaming is getting more expensive, more digital, and a whole lot more complicated. This week on After Hours Arcade , BTGplays and the crew break down Nintendo officially raising the Switch 2 to $499.99, Xbox introducing its new disc-to-digital system, and State of Play happened! We also have to talk about the $1,300 Xbox Ally X20, Nvidia's controversial DLSS 5 AI-powered graphics technology, an...

August 20, 2026 Kingdom Hearts IV finally has an extended trailer, a late-2027 release window, and a bold promise from Tetsuya Nomura that it will not be delayed—but should fans believe him? BTGplays and the After Hours Arcade crew also discuss Compulsion Games becoming independent from Xbox while keeping South of Midnight and its other original properties. Plus, we debate Xbox’s rising console pr...

This week on After Hours Arcade, we break down one of the biggest gaming news weeks of the year! Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct all brought major announcements, surprises, and controversy. We talk about Xbox’s big showcase, including Fable, Persona 6, Doom, Gears of War: E-Day, Clockwork Revolution, and the conversation around Xbox showing PlayStation and Ninten...

Tonight on After Hours Arcade , BTG is joined by Lilymasume and Yanonick for a packed episode covering the biggest gaming and entertainment stories of the week. We break down Valve’s shocking Steam Deck OLED price hike and ask whether handheld gaming is starting to get too expensive. We also dive into Netflix’s reported generative AI animation studio and the controversial news of Stan Lee’s voice...

This week on After Hours Arcade , we’re covering one of the strangest mixes of gaming stories yet. Nintendo is turning selfies into WarioWare-style minigames with Pictonico! , Steam is cleaning up its tags and officially recognizing Bullet Heaven , Sony may be bringing major single-player PlayStation exclusives back behind the console wall, and Xbox’s long-rumored Game Pass Family Plan may be dead...

This week on After Hours Arcade, we’re diving into a wild lineup of gaming and entertainment news. We’re talking about the long-awaited return of .hack after 14 years, the mystery around Xbox Helix, the new Resident Evil movie reboot getting full creative freedom, Steam Deck shortages in the U.S., and Clair Obscur’s soundtrack making major noise on the charts. We’re also checking in on Pokémon Pok...

On this episode of After Hours Arcade , we break down some of the biggest gaming news from the week of 2/12/26 . We talk about the latest State of Play , the buzz surrounding a God of War Trilogy Remake , and the upcoming Marathon Open Beta with added perks for PS Plus members. Tune in for gaming talk, reactions, and weekly discussions from the Arcade crew. Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on Tw...

Press START and welcome back to After Hours Arcade — where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮 In this week’s episode (Week of 1/22/26 ), the crew dives into some of the biggest conversations shaking up gaming and nerd culture right now . From major platform rule changes to wild console mods and industry leadership shifts, we’re breaking it all down with our usual real talk and community vibes. Valve r...

After a short break for the holidays and MAGFest, After Hours Arcade is back in session! 🎮 This week, the crew dives into some of the wildest gaming stories making headlines right now. We break down the first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, Prime Video’s surprise Fallout Shelter reality show announcement, and a developer choosing to voluntarily delete an AI...

Welcome back to After Hours Arcade , where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮 This week, we’re breaking down some of the biggest gaming headlines you need to know: 🟥 Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco’s Singapore studio 🎨 A Japanese studio bans GenAI art in interviews 🦔 A mysterious Sonic the Hedgehog movie spin-off is in the works 💻 Steam Machine price estimates hit around $700 🎶 Nintendo locks Metr...

This week on After Hours Arcade , BTG and the crew break down the hottest stories shaking up the gaming world! From Mark Cerny sparking PS6 speculation with AMD’s next-gen tech, to Netflix hiring a GenAI Gaming boss with a massive paycheck, and Xbox testing ad-supported Cloud Gaming — there’s a lot to unpack! Plus, we dive into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ’s big update, a wild new co-op title from...

10/02/25 This week on After Hours Arcade , BTG and the crew are breaking down a massive week in gaming news — from EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Xbox’s wild Game Pass price hike to early Pokémon Legends: Z-A leaks that have the internet buzzing! 💥 We’re talking business, controversy, and pure gamer excitement as we unpack what these stories mean for players, developers, and the industry. Plus,...

This week on After Hours Arcade , BTG and the crew are back to breakdown one of the biggest weeks in gaming! 🔥 We’re diving into everything revealed at the PlayStation State of Play Showcase and the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 , including major updates, surprises, and what they mean for gamers heading into 2026. 🎮 Plus, we discuss Bowser’s shocking departure from Nintendo , the latest Xbox price h...

This week on After Hours Arcade , BTG and the crew are joined by special guest Obsidian Dreamhouse for an epic night of gaming and comic talk! 🎮📚 From Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt in The Witcher to Sony’s new plans for AI in gaming, we’re breaking down the hottest stories you need to know. Plus, we’re diving into our High Score Countdown: Top 5 Comic Book Series or Characters and talking abo...

In this episode of After Hours Arcade , we dive into the latest wave of gaming news. From PlayStation 5 price hikes and Gamescom highlights to the shocking Subnautica 2 lawsuit and the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong trailer, there’s plenty to unpack. We also break down Fallout TV Season 2’s newest trailer, featuring New Vegas vibes and a Deathclaw reveal, plus honorable mentions like Monster...

BTG and the crew hit the arcade floor with a High Score Countdown: the Top 5 fictional universes we’d actually live in (and whether we’d be heroes, villains, or happy NPCs). Then we dive into the week’s biggest stories: Nintendo’s across-the-board price changes for Switch and accessories, Microsoft’s Xbox strategy and Game Pass momentum, an ultra-limited Sonic x Timberland collab, everything you n...

In this week’s episode of After Hours Arcade (Week of 7/31/25), BTG and the crew break down the hottest gaming news and share some laughs along the way. We kick things off with our High Score Countdown , debating the Top 5 breakfast foods —no duplicates allowed! Then, we jump into the latest headlines: Nintendo’s newest Direct announcement, the IGDA’s concerns over game delistings, Atari’s acquisi...

This week on After Hours Arcade , BTG, Yano, and Lily break down a stacked week of gaming news! Sony makes a power move by acquiring a slice of Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco, while Microsoft steps back from its controversial $80 game pricing. We react to the explosive Battlefield 6 reveal trailer, dive into the newly announced Avatar sequel series set after Korra , and unpack the big changes c...

This week on After Hours Arcade , BTG and the crew dive into the hottest news in gaming and entertainment! We break down the casting news for the Zelda and Street Fighter movies, Ubisoft’s new GenAI-powered studio, and the surprising return of a long-lost RPG. Plus, reactions to the Stranger Things 5 teaser, the Mortal Kombat 2 trailer, and major drama behind Subnautica 2 . It’s time to press star...