Game Scoop! 862: Even GTA Won’t Break the $80 Ceiling
Summary
Hosts Damon Hadfield, Justin Davis, and Mark Medina discuss GTA 6’s $80 price point, its physical edition lacking a disc, and the high cost of the new Steam Machine. They highlight indie titles from Steam Next Fest, including restoration simulators and a pirate city builder. The episode also covers significant layoffs at Bungie, impacting Destiny and Marathon development.
Topics discussed
Quince Sponsorship and Summer Staples
GTA 6 Pricing, Editions, and Digital-Only Debate
Valve Steam Machine Review and PC Console History
Ad Breaks and Summer Game Fest Highlights
Bungie Layoffs and Marathon's New PvE Mode
Rising Console Prices and Hardware Reliability
Listener Mail: Best Tablet Games
20 Questions: Guess the Hidden Gem Game
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