Episode 108: Priced Out of Gaming

It’s a heavy episode this week, as Julian’s health issues come to a head and the crazy news in the video game industry causes deep depression and has far-ranging implications for the future of this very podcast.00:00 Introduction, shelves12:34 Update on Julian’s health16:18 The sad reality of video game pricing (and the effect it has on The Stage Select)01:05:41 Kathy Rain01:12:49 Dave the Diver01:20:14 Midnight Suns01:44:36 WWE 2K26 and general wrestling game talk01:51:49 Final thoughts on Hades *FULL SPOILERS*02:03:42 Supergirl (2026)02:13:57 Justin’s movie round-up (The Strangers franchise, Project Hail Mary, Is God Is)02:37:04 Obsession *FULL SPOILERS*02:52:22 CQC (Comments, Questions, Concerns)Theme song and interstitial music by Megan McDuffee: https://meganmcduffee.comLogo and artwork by John GholsonAnnouncer: John GholsonJoin our Discord, learn about how you can support the show, and more: https://linktr.ee/TheStageSelectEmail: [email protected] 2024-2026 Space Monkey Mafia Productions