Xbox Is NOT Leaving Steam + GTA 6 Hype & Gaming Price Increases
Summary
Hosts Danny Pena and Paris discuss their move to LA and review the ASUS Zenbook Duo laptop’s gaming performance. They debunk rumors of Xbox leaving Steam and debate the shift toward all-digital consoles, noting Sony’s indifference to boycotts. The episode highlights *Splatoon: Raiders* as a Switch 2 hit and critiques Rockstar’s minimal marketing for *GTA 6*. Finally, they analyze the crowded September release schedule, worrying that titles like *Control: Resonance* may suffer from competition.
Topics discussed
Intro, moving house, and gaming laptop performance
Rumors of Xbox leaving PC and Steam dominance
Sony's shift to digital-only and ownership concerns
Splatoon 3: World of Gold and Switch Sports Resort
GTA 6 marketing silence and pre-order strategy
Wolverine game hype and Insomniac's Spider-Man legacy
Upcoming releases: Control, Silent Hill, and Blood of Wraith
Publishers avoiding November due to GTA 6 release
Gamescom attendance plans and Cologne travel stories
Future plans, moving to Dominican Republic, and outro
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