Video Game Tango

Join Nick, Josh, and Andy on Video Game Tango as they break down Valve's newly announced Steam Machine! In this episode, we dive into the specs, analyze the all-important price point, and debate who this "little black box" is really for. Can it compete with the PS5 and Xbox? Will it appeal to console gamers or just PC enthusiasts? We explore the potential market, the value of the Steam ecosystem, and why this might be a huge step for gaming on Linux. Topics Covered: Steam Machine Price Speculation & Analysis Target Audience: Console Gamers vs. PC Newbies Steam Machine vs. Steam Deck: Who buys what? The Console vs. PC Debate: Simplicity and Freedom The Next Xbox Rumors and the Competitive Landscape The Fight for an Open Platform: SteamOS vs. Windows

Josh and Andy are back on Video Game Tango! We catch up on life, from kidney stones to rock concerts, and then dive into ALL of Valve's huge hardware announcements. We break down the new ergonomic Steam Controller, the powerful and tiny "Gabe Cube" Steam Machine, and the incredible wireless Steam Frame VR headset. Get our full specs analysis, pricing predictions, and find out how this ecosystem changes PC gaming!

🔥 THIS WEEK ON VIDEO GAME TANGO: The podcast gets LEGAL! We're breaking down the wildest stories in gaming, from Saudi Arabia buying EA to why Xbox wants to show you ADS. Strap in! 🔥 We're diving deep into the news that has everyone talking: 😱 THE SAUDI EA TAKEOVER: What does a $20 BILLION debt mean for your favorite studios? We're predicting MASSIVE layoffs, studio closures, and which beloved game franchises might be SOLD OFF! 🚫 XBOX + ADS = DYSTOPIA? Microsoft is testing ads in cloud gaming. Is this the beginning of the end for ad-free console gaming? We picture the nightmare scenarios. ⚖️ PATENT LAW: GAMING'S HIDDEN BATTLEFIELD: Our MAIN TOPIC! We explain how companies like Nintendo and WB Games patent game mechanics. Is the "Nemesis System" patent KILLING creativity? You need to hear this. 🦖 DINOSAURS + KNIGHTS = YES PLEASE! We need a fun break, so we preview DINOLORDS, the most awesome RTS you've ever seen! 💬 WE READ YOUR COMMENTS! You roasted us, and we love it. We respond to your thoughts on our Gaming Mount Rushmore and Best Weapons episodes!

🚨 BREAKING: EA has been acquired in a historic $55 BILLION deal. But who really bought it? 🚨 In this episode, we break down the shocking takeover of gaming giant Electronic Arts by a consortium including the Saudi Arabian government's wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. We delve into what this means for your favorite franchises from studios like BioWare, Maxis, and more. We cover: • The $55 Billion deal breakdown (PIF, Silverlake, Jared Kushner) • What "Vision 2030" means for the future of EA games • The planned AI pivot and our prediction for MASSIVE layoffs • The concerning political and ethical implications • PLUS: Xbox Game Pass price hikes and the new $1,000 handheld • And finally, we lighten the mood with our personal Mount Rushmore picks for Gaming! This isn't just business news—it's a pivotal moment that could redefine the entire gaming landscape.

🎮 In a world where there is Silksong and ONLY Silksong, we here at Video Game Tango have decided to break the mold, and talk about ANYTHING ELSE: ⚔️ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth & Kingdom Hearts 4 – The latest development updates straight from Square Enix. Is Part 3 coming sooner than we think? ⭐ The Greatest Weapons Tier List – We debate the most iconic, satisfying, and impactful weapons ever created. Where does YOUR favorite rank? 💥 The Final Showdown – Buster Sword vs. Master Sword vs. Lightsaber! We crown the ultimate champion. 🔍 SEO Keywords: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 news Kingdom Hearts 4 development Best video game weapons Most iconic gaming weapons Buster Sword vs Master Sword FF7 Rebirth updates Video game weapon tier list Gears of War Lancer Half-Life 2 Gravity Gun Legend of Zelda Master Sword 📢 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into gaming news, passionate debates, and celebrating the classics! #Gaming #FinalFantasy7 #KingdomHearts #GamingNews #FF7R #TierList #BusterSword #MasterSword #Lightsaber #VideoGames #GamingDiscussion #Silkong

Helldivers 2 has unleashed its biggest update yet, and we're diving deep into the Gloom. The "Into the Unjust" expansion brings underground caves, terrifying new enemies like the fire-breathing Bug Dragon, and a full-scale Xbox launch with Halo ODST gear. Is this the best update yet? But that's not all we're breaking down this week. We're tackling the Jack Black effect: is his comedy the magic ingredient for video game movies after Mario and Minecraft, or did it completely miss the mark for Borderlands' Clap Trap? We debate the fine line between adaptation and homogenization. Plus, major leaks for Valve's Project Fremont suggest a powerful new Steam Console is on the way, and we have the specs and price predictions. And in a shocking comeback, Hardspace: Shipbreaker has been saved from the scrapyard—its developers have reclaimed the IP and are working on NEW projects. The future of ship-breaking is bright. Topics Covered: Helldivers 2 Into The Unjust Update, Xbox Launch, New Enemies, New Warbonds Jack Black, Video Game Movies, Borderlands Movie, Mario Movie, Minecraft Movie Valve Project Fremont Leaks, Steam Console, Steam Deck 2 Specs & Price Hardspace Shipbreaker 2, New Game Announcement, IP Acquisition Satisfactory PlayStation 5 Release #helldivers2 #jackblack #gamingnews #borderlands #valve #steamdeck #projectfremont #hardspaceshipbreaker #xbox #playstation #gamingsetup #pcgaming #gaming

Gamescom 2025's Biggest Reveals: WoW Clones, Magic RimWorld & Star Fox! | Midnight, Fellowship, Herands 🔥 Gamescom 2025 was packed with insane announcements! We break down the most standout games and massive expansions that have everyone talking. In this episode, we dive into: 🎮 Fellowship – The stunning new dungeon crawler that is literally "World of Warcraft without WoW." Is this the ultimate WoW-like experience? 🏰 Harrowlands – A deep fantasy colony sim that’s being called "RimWorld with magic." Discover the next great storytelling engine. ⚔️ World of Warcraft: Midnight – A full breakdown of the new expansion! We cover the new level 90 cap, the Heraneer allied race, the revolutionary Prey open-world system, and the long-awaited Player Housing. 🕹️ Wild Blue – The breathtaking love letter to Star Fox that Nintendo didn't make. Is this the arcade shooter revival we needed? 🎯 Time Takers – The free-to-play shooter where TIME is your ammo, your health, and your currency. 🔨 Absolum– A gorgeous, cell-shaded co-op brawler from the minds behind Streets of Rage and TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. 🕵️ Outlaws Remastered – The deep-cut LucasArts classic finally gets a modern remake. 📢 Subscribe for more deep dives into the biggest gaming news, first impressions, and hidden gems! #Gamescom2025 #Gaming #WorldOfWarcraft #WoWMidnight #MMORPG #IndieGames #StarFox #RimWorld #GamingNews

🔥 Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox! Sony makes a surprise move bringing the hit game to Microsoft’s platform. Is this the end of console exclusives? 🆔 Rockstar wants your ID for GTA Online & GTA 6 – New UK laws force age verification, but is this a privacy nightmare waiting to happen? 🎸 Guitar Hero is (kind of) back! Red Octane returns with a new rhythm game, and CRKD drops brand-new Gibson controllers – full breakdown inside! ⚔️ Kingmakers – The insane time-traveling medieval FPS/RTS hybrid hits Early Access soon. Will it live up to the hype? 🛑 Stop Killing Games petition SUCCEEDS – Over 1.4 million signatures demand EU action against publishers shutting down games. What’s next? 🎮 Dream Game Mashups! We combine Mario + Red Dead, Doom + Pokémon, Starcraft + Helldivers, and more wild ideas. What’s your dream mashup? 💬What 2 games would you mash up!? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more gaming news, hot takes, and fun discussions every week! #Helldivers2 #GTA6 #Rockstar #GuitarHero #Kingmakers #Darksiders4 #StopKillingGames #GamingNews #GameMashups #Xbox #PlayStation #PCGaming

The Future of Persistent PvP & Gaming Toxicity | Foxhole, Anvil Empires, Ninja Gaiden Ragebound 🔥 Dive into the world of massive online warfare, medieval sieges, and the dark side of competitive gaming meta! In this episode, we break down: 🎮 Foxhole & Anvil Empires – How thousands of players shape persistent wars in these groundbreaking MMOs. Will Anvil Empires be the next big thing? ⚔️ Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound DEMO – A brutally satisfying retro throwback with deep mechanics. Is this the best action-platformer of 2024? ⚠️ The Toxicity of Meta Gaming – Why players rage over "optimal picks" and how it’s ruining competitive games like Overwatch and League of Legends. 💬 Censorship in Gaming – Should payment processors decide what games we can play? The slippery slope of banning adult content. 📢 Subscribe for deep dives into gaming trends, controversies, and hidden gems! #Gaming #MMO #PVP #NinjaGaiden #CompetitiveGaming #GamingNews #Foxhole #AnvilEmpires #GameDev #IndieGames

🎮 In this episode, we dive into the addictive roguelike autobattler He is Coming, discuss the upcoming Against the Storm: Night Watchers DLC, and react to Amazon’s Mass Effect TV series announcement. Plus, we debate our Top 3 Video Game Levels of All Time—do you agree with our picks? 🔥 Featured Games & Topics: He is Coming – Brutal NES-style roguelike autobattler (Game Pass & Steam) Against the Storm DLC – New bat-people, biomes & trading mechanics Fallout Bakersfield – Insane Doom mod that turns it into Fallout Mass Effect TV Show – Why we’re cautiously optimistic Best Video Game Levels – Halo, Diablo, KOTOR, FF7, Ocarina of Time & more 📢 Let us know in the comments: What’s YOUR favorite video game level? 🔔 Subscribe for more gaming discussions, reviews, and nostalgia deep dives! #GamingPodcast #HeIsComing #Roguelike #MassEffectTV #AgainstTheStorm #Halo #Diablo #FinalFantasy7 #NostalgiaGaming #GamePass #IndieGames

🔥 Stardew Valley is officially the HIGHEST-RATED Steam game EVER, dethroning Portal 2 after 14 years! With 98% positive reviews and nearly a million votes, we dive into why this indie farming sim is still the cozy game king—plus why I’ve sunk 1,000+ hours into it. (Spoiler: Void Mayo is involved.) 😡 Ubisoft LAYOFFS hit AGAIN—despite a $1.25 BILLION Tencent deal! We call out their corporate greed as they fire 40+ devs while pumping out another safe, uninspired AAA game (cough Star Wars Outlaws cough). 🎙️ HUGE SAG-AFTRA WIN for voice actors! After 11 months on strike, they secured AI protections, pay raises, and control over digital likenesses—a rare victory against big gaming corporations. 💬 Let’s discuss in the comments! 👉 Is Stardew Valley the GOAT cozy game? 👉 Should Ubisoft be ashamed of these layoffs? 👉 Will AI replace voice actors—or was this deal a game-changer? 🔔 Subscribe for more real talk on gaming news—without the corporate BS! #StardewValley #GamingNews #Ubisoft #SAGAFTRA

🔥 Baldur’s Gate 3’s HUGE New Mod, Star Wars Outlaws Review, Xbox Layoffs & More! | Gaming News The gaming world never slows down! This week’s biggest stories: ✅ Baldur’s Gate 3’s MASSIVE Fan-Made Expansion – The Path to Menzoberranzan mod brings new companions, story & more! ✅ Star Wars Outlaws Review – Worth it on sale? The good, the bad & the Ubisoft jank. ✅ Xbox’s New ROG Ally & Layoffs – Upgraded handheld specs, but 9,100 jobs cut. ✅ Abiotic Factor 1.0 Release – The hilarious survival game you NEED to play. ✅ Red Dead Online UPDATE – First new content in years! Undead Nightmare 2 coming? ✅ WoW’s Big Changes – One-button combat & add-on overhauls explained. ✅ The Expanse RPG Revealed – Owlcat’s next big project! ✅ Stop Killing Games Petition – Why 1M gamers are fighting for preservation.

The crew reacts to Sony's June 2025 State of Play showcase featuring: ✅ Silent Hill F - New Japanese horror setting (1960s Japan) ✅ Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster - Classic & modern versions ✅ Metal Gear Solid Delta - PS5 remake concerns ✅ Romeo is a Dead Man - Suda51's crazy new action game ✅ Star Wars Genesis Mod - Complete Starfield conversion 🔥 Trending Gaming Topics Covered: Upcoming PS5 exclusives 2025 Best horror games coming soon Final Fantasy Tactics remake details Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay Starfield best mods 2025 Suda51 new game announcement PlayStation Showcase highlights #StateOfPlay #PS5 #SilentHill #FinalFantasy #MetalGearSolid #StarfieldMods #GamingNews #UpcomingGames #HorrorGames #JRPG #SonyExclusives #GameRemakes 👍 Like & Subscribe for more gaming news, reviews and reactions! 💬 Which State of Play announcement excited you most? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss our gaming coverage!

Nick, Josh, and Andy break down the biggest gaming news: 🔥 Helldivers 2 Major Update - Illuminate forces invade Super Earth! New enemies, weapons, and Steam Deck gameplay impressions. 🎬 Video Game Movies Boom - Zelda, Bioshock, and Horizon adaptations coming. Should Fortnite get a film? 🃏 Monster Train 2 Review - The ultimate deck-building roguelike is back with insane combos and metal soundtrack. ⭐ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth DEEP DIVE - 136-hour review! Why this JRPG masterpiece improves EVERYTHING: Best hybrid combat system ever Gold Saucer mini-games (Queen's Blood = GOTY) Emotional story that made Andy cry Next-gen visuals with insane details Helldivers2 #FF7Rebirth #MonsterTrain2 #GamingPodcast #JRPG #SteamDeck #SquareEnix Subscribe for weekly gaming deep dives! Which game are you playing?

🎮 V Rising, Starcraft Revival & Titanfall Shooter CANCELLED? | Gaming News Deep Dive 🎮 The gaming world is buzzing with major updates and industry shakeups! In this episode, we break down: 🔥 V Rising's Massive 1.1 Update New zone, weapons, spells and combat overhaul Vampire survival at its best (but should you start over?) Why this game keeps getting better 👽 Starcraft's Surprising Comeback Nexon (MapleStory devs) taking on the legendary RTS franchise Why it WON'T be an RTS - and what that means Could we see a Planetside-style shooter instead? 💔 EA Layoffs & Titanfall's Lost Game Respawn's cancelled Titanfall extraction shooter revealed 300+ jobs cut at EA - what's next for Apex & Star Wars? The human cost of corporate gaming ✨ Indie Game Triumph How Clair Obscure is beating AAA games with just 30 devs Why smaller studios are the future of gaming ⚔️ Death Must Die's Controversial Update Act 3 brings brutal new challenges Is the difficulty spike too much? Community divided on Steam reviews 💬 What do YOU think about these updates? Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like & Subscribe for more deep dives into gaming's biggest stories 🔔 Hit the bell to never miss an update #VRising #Starcraft #Titanfall #GamingNews #IndieGames #DeathMustDie #GamingCommunity Thanks for watching, and remember - the best games are made by passionate developers being passionate, not corporate c-suite cronies! 🚀

Oblivion Remaster, Indie Gaming Revolution & Blue Ocean’s Rising Tide Contest! 🎮✨ In this episode, we dive into The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster—Unreal Engine 5, sprint buttons, and high-res cheese?! 🧀 We debate whether Bethesda’s remake trend is genius or a crutch after Starfield’s stumble. Then, we explore how AAA studios are leaning on nostalgia (looking at you, FF7 Remake and Modern Warfare) while indie games like Phasmophobia and Valheim innovate. But the BIG news? Blue Ocean Games’ Rising Tide contest is offering indie devs up to $300,000 to bring wild ideas to life! 🚀 We break down how this could change the game for small teams—and why it’s a win for players craving fresh experiences. Support indie devs, demand innovation, and let us know: What game deserves a remaster? 👇 #OblivionRemaster #IndieGames #RisingTide

🔥 Titanfall 3 at The Game Awards 2025? A former Larian Studios exec goes indie, and AAA gaming prices are out of control! Join the discussion as we break down the latest rumors, industry shifts, and whether GTA 6 could really cost over $100. Plus, Nintendo’s $10 Zelda upgrades—fair or foul? 🎮💸 📌 In This Episode: Titanfall 3 Rumors: Is Respawn finally bringing it back in 2026? Indie Gaming Boom: Why ex-AAA devs are fueling the next wave of hits. AAA Pricing Crisis: From Switch 2 to GTA 6, why games cost more than ever. Nintendo’s $10 Upgrades: Are Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom worth it on Switch 2? Indie vs. AAA: Can smaller studios save gaming from corporate bloat? 🔍 Sources & More: Titanfall 3 leaks via Yoritsuki GTA 6 pricing rumors Nintendo’s Switch 2 upgrade details Arthur Mustavvoy’s move to Aionic #Titanfall3 #GTA6 #Switch2 #IndieGames