Are Consoles Becoming A Luxury Hobby Again - Fortnite Rivals Review

Send us Fan MailFortnite has a new obsession, and it’s not just another skin. Rivals mode in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 2 turns the match into a proper hunt, with mid-game showdowns, new tools for movement, and just enough chaos to make every win feel earned. We talk through what the Rivals mechanic does well, where it could get frustrating, and why it still feels like classic Fortnite even when the pressure ramps up fast. From there, we zoom out to the kind of gaming that fits real life. We chat about Plucky Squire’s brilliant storybook-to-3D design and why it’s perfect for a quiet morning session, then share a more painful first look at Satisfactory, where unclear guidance and punishing setbacks can drain the fun. It’s a simple question with a big knock-on effect for players: do you want a game that gives you freedom, or a game that respects your time with clearer direction and faster recovery from mistakes? News-wise, we dig into the PS5 price increases in the UK, including the PS5 Pro price jump, and what that means for anyone trying to buy into console gaming right now. We also cover the rumour mill around Disney possibly buying Epic Games and what that could mean for Fortnite and Unreal Engine. On the Xbox side, we run through highlights from the latest showcase and look ahead to the Xbox Game Showcase 2026 on 7 June with a Gears of War E-Day Direct straight after. Finally, we round out with Nintendo Switch 2 talk, including reported production cuts and a Europe-focused move towards replaceable batteries, driven by right-to-repair rules. If you enjoy thoughtful gaming chat with a bit of banter, subscribe, share the show with a mate, and leave us a review so more people can find us.Watch our Previous Episodes on YouTube - https://linkly.link/2dG8WSupport the Podcast by using our Affiliated links:Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon - https://geni.us/npUEx An award-winning VPN deal from Surfshark - https://linkly.link/2cM3BStart your own podcast and receive $20 - https://linkly.link/2acMfSupport the show