Steam Deck Sticker Shock, Netflix Goes AI, and Geralt Rides Again

Tonight on After Hours Arcade, BTG is joined by Lilymasume and Yanonick for a packed episode covering the biggest gaming and entertainment stories of the week. We break down Valve’s shocking Steam Deck OLED price hike and ask whether handheld gaming is starting to get too expensive. We also dive into Netflix’s reported generative AI animation studio and the controversial news of Stan Lee’s voice and likeness being licensed to an AI company, raising major questions about creativity, consent, and legacy in entertainment.From there, we shift into the latest gaming reveals, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and CD Projekt Red’s surprise return to The Witcher 3 with a new expansion coming in 2027. We also take time to discuss the removal of the controversial Plantation Simulator from Steam and the responsibility platforms have when harmful content makes it onto major storefronts.It’s a mix of serious discussion, gaming hype, and After Hours Arcade energy — because this is where gamers discuss gamer things.