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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 55 MIN

PS5 Price Up, Steam Deck 2 & Xbox Comes Clean | PandTha Talks

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🎙️ PandTha Talks | PS5 Price Hike, Steam Deck 2, Xbox Admits Mistakes & Gaming Industry Drama! 🎙️This week on PandTha Talks, we break down a huge lineup of gaming news, controversy, and surprises across the industry. From Beyond Sandbox’s disastrous release decisions to the rise of Gunman Contracts, a promising new VR title, there's plenty to unpack.We dive into a potential new law requiring ID verification for online games with chat features, raising big questions about privacy, safety, and the future of online gaming. Meanwhile, Crimson Desert continues to impress with fresh updates, reigniting hype for what could be a major upcoming release.On the hardware front, we discuss the PS5 price hike, widening console price differences, and a bizarre new trend… you can now RENT a PS5?! We also take a closer look at Xbox openly admitting past mistakes and whether the brand is truly turning things around.Plus, we cover the Steam Controller developments vs console controllers, Valve confirming Steam Deck 2 development, and even how Gabe Newell reportedly donated over $20 million to OpenAI. To round things out, there's some genuine good news in gaming… before we dive back into the chaos.👉 Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe button and ring the bell 🔔 to stay updated on all things gaming. Let’s get into it! 🎮👾🕹️🔴 Watch PandTha Talks LIVEIf you want to watch live, feel free to join us every Sunday on Twitch:👉 https://www.twitch.tv/pandtha_talks💬 Support the PodcastRemember, your engagement matters:👍 Drop a like if you enjoy our content💬 Join the discussion in the comments🚀 Help us grow and reach more gaming enthusiasts like you🟣 Join Our DiscordChat games, share opinions, and stay connected with the community:👉 https://discord.gg/TXBj3gg9X5Send us Fan MailCheck out our Socials and YouTube here! pandtha_talks | Twitter | Linktree 

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🎙️ PandTha Talks | PS5 Price Hike, Steam Deck 2, Xbox Admits Mistakes & Gaming Industry Drama! 🎙️ This week on PandTha Talks, we break down a huge lineup of gaming news, controversy, and surprises across the industry. From Beyond Sandbox’s disastrous release decisions to the rise of Gunman Contracts, a promising new VR title, there's plenty to unpack. We dive into a potential new law requiring ID verification for online games with chat features, raising big questions about privacy, safety...

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