Nintendo Buying Studios, AI Art Controversy & a $700 Steam Machine?! | After Hours Arcade

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Welcome back to After Hours Arcade, where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮This week, we’re breaking down some of the biggest gaming headlines you need to know:🟥 Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco’s Singapore studio🎨 A Japanese studio bans GenAI art in interviews🦔 A mysterious Sonic the Hedgehog movie spin-off is in the works💻 Steam Machine price estimates hit around $700🎶 Nintendo locks Metroid Prime 4 music behind a paywall?!We give our honest reactions, industry insight, and gamer-first takes on what all of this means for the future of gaming.📅 Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on Twitch▶️ twitch.tv/afterhoursarcade🎧 Prefer audio?Listen on podcast platforms by searching After Hours Arcade💬 Join the conversation:What story surprised you the most this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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