Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast. In this episode, we get into the buzz around the amazing Super Mario Galaxy movie, the growing frustration surrounding Marathon, and why gaming is starting to feel more expensive than ever as Nintendo and PlayStation raise prices. There’s a lot to unpack here, and honestly, it feels like the conversation around gaming is shifting in a big way.
This and more in Spectator Mode Podcast episode 216!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:16 – Classic RPGs deserve a comeback (Breath of Fire IV)
02:07 – What we’ve been playing
15:27 – Remembering Yoshihisa Kishimoto
17:17 – Super Mario Galaxy movie buzz and expectations
35:04 – Marathon backlash and community frustration
46:53 – Gaming is getting more expensive (Nintendo & PlayStation price hikes)
1:07:16 – Closing
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