The Year that Was 2025 in Gaming

2025 was a year of highs and troubling lows for the gaming industry. Join us as with returning guest and friend of the show Mario (not that one) we break down everything that defined gaming this past year—from the fastest console launch in Nintendo history to the biggest leveraged takeover Wall Street has ever seen.   We explore the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 (3.5 million units in its first week), EA's $55 billion Saudi-led acquisition, and the ongoing wave of industry-wide layoffs. We discuss long-awaited releases like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Metroid Prime 4, discuss the $80 game pricing controversy, and examine the rise in prices in our hobby.    Finally, we discuss some of the major releases of 2025 - including our highlights on the year in gaming that was 2025.    Brendan - @Tamazoid Zach - @Eggerino   Intro music - '8 Bit Ditty' by FoolBoyMedia Outro - 'Video Game Land' by FoolBoyMedia