8-4 Play 5/22/2026: TOUCHED FUZZY, GOT DIZZY
Summary
The hosts discuss "icing" with Smirnoff Ice ahead of BitSummit and share a story about a Steam Controller Easter egg causing marital strife. They celebrate episode 420 with gaming memories, review the new Steam Controller, and discuss Nintendo news, including the Switch 2 price hike, the Zelda movie release, and Takeshi Tezuka’s retirement.
Topics discussed
Intro and the 'Ice' challenge explanation
Story: Dropping the controller for the Wilhelm scream
Tina's birthday and favorite video game gifts
4/20 memories, Secret of Mana, and Austin Wintory
Recent gaming progress and Steam Controller review
Star Fox 64 difficulty and the canceled Saturn sequel
Nintendo price hikes, stock, and The Super Mario Movie
Takeshi Tezuka's retirement from Nintendo
Virtual Boy games added to Switch Online
Xbox sales, Pragmata, and Resident Evil 4 remake DLC
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