165: The Claw Machine of Dreams
Aug 05, 2025•3 hr•Ep. 165
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Summary
This episode features Jeff Gerstmann sharing a frustrating experience with a claw machine and general arcade games. He then covers major video game news, including the Evo fighting game tournament announcements, the revival of the Virtua Fighter series, and detailed leaks about the PlayStation 6 and its potential handheld companion. Jeff also critically assesses the current console generation, discusses Xbox's evolving business model, and unpacks the controversial stance of MasterCard on adult gaming content. The episode concludes with listener emails covering topics from game success (like Destiny 2) to PC hardware and the history of TV gaming coverage.Episode description
Jeff plays a claw machine for his kids and NOBODY WINS. Also: Evo news wrap-up, Pokemon Friends, the supposed specs of the PlayStation 6, Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat hoops, gaming coverage on TV, and more!
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