EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 1H 18M
Can Anyone Still Afford Gaming?
from Day One Patch Podcast - The Finest Gaming Podcast · host Day One Patch Media
This week on the Day One Patch Podcast, we kick things off with a Video Game Fun Fact exploring the Call of Duty games released on the PlayStation 2, how they compared to their HD counterparts, and the unique role they played during the transition to a new console generation.Then we dive into the week's biggest gaming news, including Grand Theft Auto VI preorders and Canadian pricing, Valve's premium-priced Steam Machine, and Microsoft's latest Xbox console price increases. With game and hardware prices continuing to climb, we discuss whether gaming is becoming a luxury hobby and what these changes could mean for players going forward.Plus, we wrap up the show with what we've been playing this week.
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This week on the Day One Patch Podcast, we kick things off with a Video Game Fun Fact exploring the Call of Duty games released on the PlayStation 2, how they compared to their HD counterparts, and the unique role they played during the transition to a new console generation.Then we dive into the week's biggest gaming news, including Grand Theft Auto VI preorders and Canadian pricing, Valve's premium-priced Steam Machine, and Microsoft's latest Xbox console price increases. With game and hardware prices continuing to climb, we discuss whether gaming is becoming a luxury hobby and what these changes could mean for players going forward.Plus, we wrap up the show with what we've been playing this week.
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