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ICE uses Halo to recruit - says to “Destroy The Flood” Link: https://www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-developers-react Halo may not be what it used to be, but the news of Halo’s remake sent waves across the internet… and the government has noticed. Former creators of Halo during its halcyon days have weighed in, calling the ad to “Destroy The Flood” disgusting. They’ve also clarified that the various...

Counter Strike 2 Update “Rug Pulls” Collectors out of BILLION$$$ Link: https://www.dexerto.com/counter-strike-2/cs2-skin-update-rug-pulls-collectors-as-1-billion-wiped-from-market-cap-3273322/ New CS2 update will let you trade 5 lesser value items of a covert rarity, and then trade them up for a Knife or Glove. Knifes are CS2 gold and have traditionally been worth THOUSANDS. Some creators are appa...

The Steam Next Fest - October 2025 Edition Link: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest BIRDCAGE MOTORSLICE Hell Maiden Alabaster Dawn Slots & Daggers Insider Trading Yunyun Syndrome Rhythm Psychosis Steam’s New Record! 41+ MILLION concurrent users Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/software/platforms/steam-is-officially-bigger-than-canada-with-a-41-million-concurrent-user-record/ 41,666,455...

Valve “Deckard” (or Steam Frame) to hit mass production, launching THIS YEAR. Valve anticipating 600k units shipping annually. Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/valves-next-gen-deckard-vr-headset-reportedly-enters-mass-production-company-allegedly-plans-to-ship-up-to-600k-units-annually-upcoming-steam-frame-could-launch-before-the-end-of-the-year The Valve “Deckard” has been a lon...

EA sold to Saudi Arabia & Jared Kushner, to owe $20 BILLION in debt Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250929186526/en/EA-Announces-Agreement-to-be-Acquired-by-PIF-Silver-Lake-and-Affinity-Partners-for-%2455-Billion https://news.ea.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2025/EA-Announces-Agreement-to-be-Acquired-by-PIF-Silver-Lake-and-Affinity-Partners-for-55-Billion/default.asp...

In this episode of ‘Off the Console’, hosts James and Hi-Tech Lo-Life discuss the latest in gaming news, including the controversial pricing of the Xbox Ally and Ally X, Costco’s decision to remove Xbox consoles from their inventory, and Nintendo’s legal battle against the Department of Homeland Security. The conversation also delves into what the hosts have been playing recently, highlighting per...

In this episode of Off the Console, Hi-Tech Lo-Life and James are joined by Noah Kupetsky from SteamDeck HQ for a wide-ranging talk on gaming and culture. They cover the hype around Endless Legend 2, the Steam Deck 2, FSR 4 graphics, and the Stop Killing Games movement. The crew also dives into government scrutiny of games, indie dev struggles, Nintendo’s stance on modding, and how Steam’s algorit...

Tokyo Game Show 2025 - September 24 to September 28 Link: https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2025/en/exhibitor/ https://www.gematsu.com/2025/07/tokyo-game-show-2025-exhibitors-list-and-main-visual-announced https://www.gematsu.com/2025/09/tgs-2025-official-live-stream-program-schedule-announced Submitter: Hi-Tech Lo-Life Tokyo Game Show (henceforth TGS) is one of the big three gaming conventions, t...

The Steam Frame - Valve’s Next Hardware? Link: http://old.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1n7ojk1/steam_frame_trademarked_by_valve_computer_hardware/ https://uspto.report/TM/99370857 https://uspto.report/TM/99370861 https://old.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1n84pmv/steamvr_datamine_seems_to_confirm_that_steam/ Submitter: Hi-Tech Lo-Life Valve has trademarked the name “STE...

This week on Off The Console, we’re diving deep into some of the biggest news in gaming and tech! The internet is buzzing with rumors about a brand new PlayStation 6 Portable that could be a serious competitor to the Nintendo Switch. But is Sony’s rumored handheld a Switch killer, or just a pipe dream? We’re also talking about the “Silksong Effect” and how the surprise release date for the long-aw...

🎮 The gang is BACK with a massive episode! We’re breaking down all the biggest news from Gamescom 2025, from the shocking Helldivers 2 x Halo crossover to the unbelievable confirmation that Silksong is actually real! 🤯 But that’s not all… Sony just dropped a bombshell, raising the price of every PlayStation 5 model. 💰 Is this the end of the sub-$500 PS5? We’ll tell you what this means for your...

In this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal experiences in Japan to the latest in gaming technology. Hi-Tech Lo-Life shares insights from his recent trip, including cultural observations and food experiences. The conversation shifts to the future of handheld gaming devices, particularly the GPD Win 5, and the importance of online safety in gaming communities like R...

Killing The Internet For The Sake of “Children” Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/online-safety-act-explainer/online-safety-act-explainer https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1748/text https://old.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/1mbmlz9/age_verification_in_the_uk_and_xboxs_ongoing/ https://support.spotify.com/uk/article/age-restricted-content-age-check/ https://www.t...

The Great NSFW Purge of 2025 - Itch.io, Steam, and MORE Link: https://itch.io/updates/update-on-nsfw-content https://aftermath.site/waypoint-quit-steam-vice https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/australian-anti-porn-group-claims-responsibility-for-steams-new-censorship-rules-in-victory-against-porn-sick-brain-rotted-pedo-gamer-fetishists-and-things-only-get-weirder-from-there/ Unlike Steam, ALL...

How much power is TOO MUCH power? Off The Console is back, and this week we get to see who has all the power! 🤪 Your hosts @gardiner_bryant , @games_revealed , and @HiTechLoLife are here to dissect the craziest news in gaming and tech! Strap in for: 🤑 Banks CONTROL Steam 🕹️ Game Industry vs. Stop Killing Games! 🥊 Is big gaming willfully ignorant? 🎮 ROG Xbox Ally X Is it EXPENSIVE???? 💀 ROBLOX...

Nvidia: The First $4,000,000,000,000 (Trillion) dollar company Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/nvidia-becomes-first-company-worth-4-trillion-what-to-know-rcna217721 Submitter: Hi-Tech Lo-Life Nvidia was already one of the most valuable companies in the world and now it’s become THE most valuable company in the world thanks to its AI products. The Industry v Stop Killing Games...

In this episode, we discuss the Stop Killing Games movement, which aims to protect consumers from the practice of game publishers shutting down online services without warning. The conversation delves into the legal challenges faced by the movement, the implications of consumer rights in gaming, and the potential for future legislation to improve the preservation of digital games. The case of Anth...

Subscribe on YouTube Follow our RSS Feed: podcast.subscribeto.me Engage on the Fediverse: @OffTheConsoleShow@podcast.subscribeto.me Topics Stop Killing Games… Dead? Link: https://www.stopkillinggames.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIfRLujXtUo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ahH6HrtTc Stop Killing Games has yet to hit its goal yet the deadline is approaching. MANY attribute this to PirateSo...

In this episode, Russ from ⁨@RetroGameCorps⁩ joins us to discuss the latest trends in gaming, including Xbox’s grand ambitions for the future, new handhelds including the new ROG Xbox Ally, Nintendo Switch 2, and even a potential PlayStation handheld? We also talk about the rise of AI in places where we may not necessarily want them! Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss...

In this episode, James and Hi-Tech Lo-Life discuss the latest trends in gaming, including the rising prices of games, the innovative features of Half-Life Alyx, and the new ROG Xbox Ally handheld console. They also delve into the Nintendo Switch 2, share their thoughts on the Summer Game Fest, and explore the diverse genres within the gaming community. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delv...

This episode was recorded live June 6th, 2025 to coincide with the Summer Games Fest livestream. Watch the full livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/iuOEk6-331w Music by: Stranger Things - https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/ https://pixabay.com/music/synthwave-stranger-things-124008/ 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app....

In this episode, Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant, as we make wild predictions on what Geoff Keighley will show off at his show! Will we FINALLY see the Deckard? Or an Xbox Handheld? Or a bunch of ok titles? 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/cw/OffTheConsole Join our Discord! https://...

In this episode, Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant, and special guest Cary (The Phawx) dive deep into everything from retro gaming setups to CRT nostalgia, NVIDIA’s ongoing controversies, the state of VR (and the elusive Deckard), and speculation around the Switch 2 vs Steam Deck 2 battle. We also hit on highlights from Computex 2025, discuss the AI takeover of content creation, an...

We’re chatting about severe allegations towards Bungie, Valve’s supposed hack, Steam updates, Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader, and more! #gaming #tech #podcast #fortnite #ai #valve 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/cw/OffTheConsole Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/dVkKcZH2Qy #podcast #gamingnews Theme s...

Today we have @ imLinguin@fosstodon.org from @ heroiclauncher@mastodon.social on the show along with our regular hosts: James @ Gamesrevealed@mastodon.world , Hi-Tech @ HiTechLoLife@meta.masto.host , and Gardiner @ gardiner_bryant@mastodon.online Heroic Games Launcher Link: https://heroicgameslauncher.com/ Submitter: Hi-Tech Our Special Guest runs the Heroic Games Launcher. We should talk about th...