Off The Console

Valve is cooking up something behind the scenes! It seems Valve may be bringing back the old Steam Machine initiative! Will they succeed? And will there be an armada of SteamOS devices aiming for Nintendo’s portable crown? On the heels of this, Valve has also included guidelines on how to properly use the Steam brand on your product’s box! And Valve’s Class Action lawsuit heats up! Will they be able to make it out alive? And what happens if they lose? What happens if they win? Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

Is the AAA gaming bubble finally bursting? In this discussion-packed episode, we talk about 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! Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

A White Steam Deck OLED, Xbox handheld rumors, PlayStation Trophy controversy, and Half-Life 2 anniversary! Plus, Retro Pocket 5 insights and hot GPU rumors. Dive into gaming’s latest! Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

In this episode, Gardiner, James, and Hi-Tech welcome Russ from Retro Game Corps! Today we’re debating Palworld’s bold moves against Nintendo, celebrating the PS5 Pro release, and exploring what Steam’s new API means for developers. We cover Amplitude’s split from SEGA, the fall of Multiversus, and why the M4 Mac Mini packs serious power. Plus, GeForce Now just changed its game with time limits. Tune in for all the latest in tech and gaming! Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

Join us as we chat about what we’re playing, dive into how we come up with fresh video ideas, and react to Sony shutting down Firewalk Studio. We tackle anti-cheat’s impact on Steam Deck, explore the new M4 Mac Mini, and break down Ubisoft’s latest NFT gamble. Don’t miss the insights, tech takes, and gaming news. Join @Gamesrevealed@mastodon.world, @HiTechLoLife@meta.masto.host and @gardiner_bryant@mastodon.social as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news. Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

Get ready for a jam-packed episode! We’re diving into retro handhelds, taking on horror games, and dissecting the latest on Starfield. We’ll cover the Qualcomm and ARM feud, Google’s search monopoly, and even the Internet Archive hack! Plus, we debate gaming launchers, relive Prince of Persia, and give Halloween gaming recs. Don’t miss out on the laughs, insights, and gaming nostalgia! Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.

We’re ranting about printers, diving into Steam Next Fest, and debating AI’s role in gaming. We explore rumors about the Steam Deck 2, discuss GameFreak’s latest leaks, and break down what’s going on with Ubisoft and Sony. Plus, are AAA games sustainable? Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and all things gaming! Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news.