S1E921h 28m · 8/8/2026
GTA VI’s Netflix Trailer Exclusive, Xbox Price Hikes, EA Buyout Rumors & the RAM Crunch | OTC 92On this episode of Off the Console, the hosts discuss a rumored GTA VI gameplay trailer being exclusive to Netflix for six hours and what it says about industry greed, plus concerns about Take-Two’s leadership comments on physical media and streaming. They react to Xbox Series X…
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S1E911h 26m · 8/2/2026
AI companies are destroying warehouses full of books, now...
Steam Frame Launch Hype, Xbox Outage Fallout, and GPU Price Chaos Check out the show notes and bonus show here:…
S1E901h 27m · 7/26/2026
Steam Frame when? Soon™️
Valve’s Steam Frame headset, Xbox backwards compatibility on PC, and Sony’s disc ban threatening a $7B market! Plus, FBI busts fake Steam scammers, a WoW GM…
S1E891h 37m · 7/19/2026
You can finally inherit your brother's Steam Account (in China) | OTC EP 89
Valve just broke the bad news to PC gamers: the massive RAM and memory shortage is getting worse, and prices are set to skyrocket through 2027. Meanwhile, Sony…
S1E881h 45m · 7/12/2026
Xbox's Bloody Week & Apple betrayed by OpenAI | OTC EP 88
Xbox just dropped a 4,800-employee bomb on the industry, while Sony locks fans in 132 countries out of Marvel Tokon. From Apple suing OpenAI over corporate…
S1E871h 47m · 7/5/2026
Sony’s Disastrous Move, Banned AI Code, & Minecraft "Piracy" | OTC EP 87
Sony is officially killing physical discs, the PS6 might cost a fortune, and apparently… private Minecraft servers are illegal now? This week, we discuss the…
S1E861h 32m · 6/28/2026
Steam Machine Is Too Expensive… and Gaming Is Getting Worse W/ @SteamDeckHQ | OTC EP 86
In this episode of Off the Console, we break down the rising cost of gaming and tech - from the Steam Machine’s shocking price to Xbox’s latest price hikes,…
S1E851h 53m · 6/21/2026
New Steam Machine Next Week?! (+ The Wallpaper Engine Malware Crisis)
Show notes: https://www.patreon.com/OffTheConsole/posts/episode-86-show-161644177/edit The video game industry is in absolute chaos this week. From massive…
S1E841h 38m · 6/14/2026
The €220 Million Lawsuit That Could Change Steam Forever
Summer games showcase season just completely broke the gaming industry. In this episode, we tackle the massive bombshells from the Xbox, PC, and Nintendo…
S1E831h 57m · 6/7/2026
Summer Games Fest, Computex, and more! | OTC EP 83
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/160381332 Subscibe and engage on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/RxE6xBV88Ec…
S1E821h 23m · 5/31/2026
The Steam Deck Pricing Situation is Crazy (And Tim Sweeney Is Full of It)
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159684082 Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/TzEr6dVGzVw Join…
S1E811h 17m · 5/24/2026
Sony’s Massive U-Turn, Xbox’s Big Dilemma, and the $750 Plex Pass | OTC EP 81
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159068502 Subscribe to YouTube: https://youtu.be/7S_ImGxlcbI Join…
S1E801h 39m · 5/17/2026
The Gaming Lobby Wants Your Digital Games To Die Feat. DeckReady | OTC EP 80
The multibillion-dollar gaming industry is lobbying hard against your consumer rights, and California is fighting back. In this episode, we break down the…
S1E791h 52m · 5/10/2026
It's Steam Controller Week! | OTC EP 79
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157830163 The Steam Controller is being scalped to hell and back! 🎮…
S1E781h 6m · 5/3/2026
The Steam Controller 2 is HERE! | OTC EP 78
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S1E772h 13m · 4/26/2026
The Steam Controller 2 is REAL (And It’s Only $99) | OTC EP 77
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156544459 The Steam Controller is BACK! 🎮 After years of silence, Valve has…
S1E761h 22m · 4/19/2026
Valve Just Shipped 44,000 "Wireless Controllers" to the US... | OTC EP 76
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155971479 Subscribe to our RSS feed, and engage on the Fediverse at:…
S1E751h 49m · 4/12/2026
Disney’s Next Big Bet: Mickey Mouse With a Sniper Rifle? | OTC EP 75
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155430671 Join @games_revealed , @HiTechLoLife , @gardiner_bryant as we…
S1E741h 47m · 4/5/2026
Roblox is Now Bigger Than Steam and PlayStation COMBINED. (Wait, What?) | OTC EP 74
Show notes and bonus level episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154793097 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite…
S1E731h 33m · 3/29/2026
The AI Bubble is Finally Bursting. Plus Epic's Workforce Collapse | OTC EP 73
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154184624 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on…
S1E721h 29m · 3/27/2026
Nvidia Just Declared War on Game Developers (DLSS 5 Disaster) | OTC EP 72
Watch the bonus episode and find our show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-72-bonus-153634506 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and…
S1E711h 55m · 3/15/2026
Sony's New "Dynamic Pricing" is a Total Mess | OTC EP 71
Show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153066072 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Become a Patron!…
S1E701h 35m · 3/8/2026
Xbox Is Becoming a PC, Sony Is Retreating, and Apple Made a $599 MacBook | OTC EP 70
The console wars just got a whole lot weirder. This week on Off the Console, we’re breaking down Microsoft’s Xbox Project Helix — a next-gen console that plays…
S1E691h 42m · 3/1/2026
New York is Suing Valve to End Lootboxes Forever | OTC EP 69
Find links to every topic and watch the bonus episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151927445 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow…
S1E671h 29m · 2/22/2026
Xbox’s New AI CEO: "No More Slop," But No More Consoles Either?
Find the show notes and our bonus episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/xboxs-new-ai-ceo-151349583 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and…
S1E671h 45m · 2/15/2026
Steam Deck OLED is GONE: Is the "RAMpocalypse" Back? | OTC EP 66
Read the show notes and find our 40+ minute bonus episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-66-show-150796024 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a…
S1E661h 20m · 2/9/2026
AI has screwed the Steam Machine over | OTC EP 66
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/149624996 Subscribe to our RSS feed, and engage on the Fediverse at:…
S1E651h 53m · 2/1/2026
Valve's being sued and AI just broke the games industry | OTC EP 65
This week we’ve seen massive market cap wiped from the stock market thanks to Google’s AI, Valve is being sued on behalf of gamers, a third of the gaming…
S1E641h 32m · 1/18/2026
Tim Sweeney loses the plot, Jensen wants you to worship his AI God | OTC EP 64
Jeff Bezos wants to kill the home PC, but the RAM crisis might beat him to it. From modders soldering their own memory to Valve’s new Steam Machine “Verified”…
S1E631h 34m · 1/11/2026
The Coolest and Wackiest Gadgets at CES 2026 | OTC EP 63 ft. The Phawx
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147343024 Subscribe to our RSS feed, and engage on the Fediverse at:…
S1E621h 46m · 1/4/2026
Microsoft gets sloppy, ugly cries; ASUS Price Gouging
Read the show notes and watch the bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/147343024 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your…
S1E611h 25m · 12/28/2025
Disqualified! Why Expedition 33 Just Lost Its GOTY Indie Award | OTC EP 61
Join the community and get the bonus show here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146811924 Our latest episode of Off The Console covers this week’s tech…
S1E601h 32m · 12/21/2025
Farewell to the Steam Deck and Our TGA Hangover | OTC EP 60
Find links to all the stories in this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146322382 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on…
S1E581h 49m · 12/7/2025
The RAM crisis, the WB/Netflix problem, and more! | OTC EP 58
Read the show notes and watch the bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145243790 Bonus Show Timestamp: 00:00 Thoughts on the apocalypse 15:30 Honey…
S1E571h 3m · 11/30/2025
Best Moments: Everything is an Xbox, Romancing AI, and more | OTC Ep 57
Welcome to this special ‘Off the Console’ episode! We’ve compiled a collection of our favorite moments from past episodes, including hilarious highlights,…
S1E561h 39m · 11/23/2025
The Game Awards' Yearly Madness | OTC EP 56 ft. SteamDeckHQ
Join @HiTechLoLife , @games_revealed , and @gardiner_bryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news. Become a Patron!…
S1E551h 32m · 11/16/2025
A deep dive into the New Steam Hardware! | OTC EP 55
Valve’s NEW Hardware… ANNOUNCED Link: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steammachine https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller…
S1E541h 38m · 11/9/2025
Rockstar’s Breaking Release Dates (and Unions) | OTC Ep 54
We talk GTA VI’s new release date, Rockstar’s alleged union-busting, Soulja Boy’s questionable new handhelds, and Square Enix’s AI-powered QA plans—plus we…
S1E532h 8m · 11/2/2025
Feds Co-Opt Halo, A Robot in a Body Sock, and Other Tech Disasters w/ @NerdNest | OTC EP 53
ICE uses Halo to recruit - says to “Destroy The Flood” Link: https://www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-developers-react Halo may not be what it used to be, but the…
S1E521h 42m · 10/26/2025
A brief, nightmarish glimpse into the future of "AI-powered" gaming
Counter Strike 2 Update “Rug Pulls” Collectors out of BILLION$$$ Link:…
S1E511h 48m · 10/19/2025
AI is grooming our youth. Plus, James has thoughts on the Xbox Ally X.
The Steam Next Fest - October 2025 Edition Link: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest BIRDCAGE MOTORSLICE Hell Maiden Alabaster Dawn Slots & Daggers…
S1E501h 42m · 10/12/2025
Deckard in 2025? PS6 Confirmed! And Taylor Swift's embarrassing crusade.
Valve “Deckard” (or Steam Frame) to hit mass production, launching THIS YEAR. Valve anticipating 600k units shipping annually. Link:…
S1E492h 8m · 10/5/2025
Is EA now a political pawn? Plus Xbox completes its euthanasia arc.
EA sold to Saudi Arabia & Jared Kushner, to owe $20 BILLION in debt Link:…
S1E482h 30m · 9/29/2025
The Xbox Handheld OVERPRICED? & Nintendo v Homeland Security | OTC EP 48
In this episode of ‘Off the Console’, hosts James and Hi-Tech Lo-Life discuss the latest in gaming news, including the controversial pricing of the Xbox Ally…
S1E472h 52m · 9/21/2025
Gabe the Diver should announce HL3 in front of Congress! | Ep 47
In this episode of Off the Console, Hi-Tech Lo-Life and James are joined by Noah Kupetsky from SteamDeck HQ for a wide-ranging talk on gaming and culture. They…
S1E462h 15m · 9/14/2025
How Nintendo is destroying the game's industry... | Off The Console #46
Tokyo Game Show 2025 - September 24 to September 28 Link: https://events.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2025/en/exhibitor/…
S1E452h 10m · 9/7/2025
It's a post-Silksong world, Steam Frame analysis copium, and more! | OTC Ep 45 w/ @FanTheDeck
The Steam Frame - Valve’s Next Hardware? Link:…
S1E441h 57m · 8/31/2025
Is Silksong the GTA VI of Indies? Plus, the PC Handheld Problem | Ep 44
This week on Off The Console, we’re diving deep into some of the biggest news in gaming and tech! The internet is buzzing with rumors about a brand new…
S1E432h 32m · 8/24/2025
The Pure Greed of the PS5 Price Hike, Silksong Coming SOON, and Valve's Fremont runs Win 11!
🎮 The gang is BACK with a massive episode! We’re breaking down all the biggest news from Gamescom 2025, from the shocking Helldivers 2 x Halo crossover to the…
S1E421h 41m · 8/17/2025
Handheld Gaming’s Future, Roblox Safety & Gen Z’s Decline | Ep 42
In this episode, the hosts discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal experiences in Japan to the latest in gaming technology. Hi-Tech Lo-Life shares…
S1E411h 51m · 8/3/2025
AI is writing TV shows (and they're bad) | Ep 41 w/ Jimmy from DeckReady
Killing The Internet For The Sake of “Children” Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/online-safety-act-explainer/online-safety-act-explainer…
S1E402h 17m · 7/27/2025
The Great NSFW Purge of 2025 - Itch.io, Steam, and MORE | Episode 40
The Great NSFW Purge of 2025 - Itch.io, Steam, and MORE Link: https://itch.io/updates/update-on-nsfw-content https://aftermath.site/waypoint-quit-steam-vice…
S1E391h 59m · 7/20/2025
Elon Musk's AI Girlfriend Experience & Retro Handhelds Will Get You Arrested! | OTC EP 39
How much power is TOO MUCH power? Off The Console is back, and this week we get to see who has all the power! 🤪 Your hosts @gardiner_bryant , @games_revealed…
S1E382h 24m · 7/13/2025
NVIDIA's AI Pump & Dump Scheme? Plus Games Industry Lashes Out At Stop Killing Games (Feat. Mutahar of Some Ordinary Gamers) | O
Nvidia: The First $4,000,000,000,000 (Trillion) dollar company Link:…
S1E372h 2m · 7/6/2025
The Fight Against Game Shutdowns w/ Accursed_Farms aka Ross | OTC Ep 37
In this episode, we discuss the Stop Killing Games movement, which aims to protect consumers from the practice of game publishers shutting down online services…
S1E361h 57m · 6/29/2025
Steamed Spam, Nintendo Strikes Again, and Xbox Layoffs | OTC 36
Subscribe on YouTube Follow our RSS Feed: podcast.subscribeto.me Engage on the Fediverse: @OffTheConsoleShow@podcast.subscribeto.me Topics Stop Killing Games……
S1E352h 9m · 6/23/2025
The Handheld Wars Escalate ft. RetroGameCorps | OTC EP 35
In this episode, Russ from @RetroGameCorps joins us to discuss the latest trends in gaming, including Xbox’s grand ambitions for the future, new handhelds…
S1E342h 0m · 6/15/2025
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X (Really?!) + Switch 2 | OTC Ep 34
In this episode, James and Hi-Tech Lo-Life discuss the latest trends in gaming, including the rising prices of games, the innovative features of Half-Life…
S1E332h 29m · 6/8/2025
Summer Game Fest 2025 Watch Party | OTC 33
This episode was recorded live June 6th, 2025 to coincide with the Summer Games Fest livestream. Watch the full livestream here:…
S1E321h 58m · 6/1/2025
What will be at the Summer Games Fest???🔥 | OTC EP 32
In this episode, Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant, as we make wild predictions on what Geoff Keighley will show off at his show! Will we…
S1E312h 57m · 5/25/2025
Switch 2 vs Steam Deck 🔥 + AI, Nvidia & Computex 2025 | OTC Ep 31
In this episode, Join @Th3Brink, @HiTechLoLife and @GardinerBryant, and special guest Cary (The Phawx) dive deep into everything from retro gaming setups to…
S1E302h 7m · 5/18/2025
Racist AI Darth Vader?! Bungie STOLE Art & Valve was (NOT) hacked! | OTC EP 30
We’re chatting about severe allegations towards Bungie, Valve’s supposed hack, Steam updates, Fortnite’s AI Darth Vader, and more! #gaming #tech #podcast…
S1E292h 0m · 5/10/2025
GTA VI delayed and is Half-life 3 coming soon? Plus Linguin from Heroic Games Launcher joins us! | OTC EP 29
Today we have @imLinguin@fosstodon.org from @heroiclauncher@mastodon.social on the show along with our regular hosts: James @Gamesrevealed@mastodon.world,…
S1E282h 7m · 5/4/2025
Epic Games Knocks Out Apple + Cyberpunk Best on Switch 2?! | OTC EP 28
🎙️ In This Episode: James and Hi-Tech Lo-Life dive deep into the hottest gaming and tech topics shaking the industry. From rising console prices caused by new…
S1E272h 26m · 4/27/2025
Steam Deck 2 Might Be $1,200... Thanks Obama! | OTC EP 27
The Switch 2 Preorder Fiasco continues! And could tariffs affect the price of the Steam Deck 2?! 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us…
S1E262h 13m · 4/20/2025
Nintendo & Sony hike their prices, 4chan hacked!
PS5 Prices increased in the UK, EU, and Australia Link:…
S1E252h 31m · 4/13/2025
Steam Deck Prototype Sold with NerdNest | OTC EP 25
In this episode of Off The Console, we dive deep into gaming and tech news! Special guest Bill from Nerd Nest joins us as we chat about Monster Hunter Wilds,…
S1E242h 11m · 4/6/2025
Nintendo Jacking Up The Prices... Thanks To The Tariffs! | OTC EP 24
This episode of Off the Console… it’s Nintendo Week! The biggest gaming news of the week… maybe even the biggest news of the year? #OffTheConsole #podcast…
S1E232h 8m · 3/30/2025
Ubisoft's BIG Shakeup plus Google's LOCKING DOWN Android development | OTC EP 23
Nintendo Direct 03/27/2025 Link: https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-march-2025-everything-announced Interesting move by Nintendo to unveil a Switch…
S1E222h 7m · 3/23/2025
AAA Games and the Steam Deck: A Performance Dilemma | OTC EP 22
In this episode of Off the Console, we dive into the latest gaming and tech news! From Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ historical controversy and Steam Deck…
S1E212h 5m · 3/16/2025
Xbox comes for the handheld market, the Saudis have your data, and more! | OTC EP 21
Recording Date/time: March 15th 10 AM EST Subscribe on YouTube Follow our RSS Feed: podcast.subscribeto.me Engage on the Fediverse:…
S1E202h 25m · 3/11/2025
The GPU Wars Rage On | OTC EP 20
Nvidia vs AMD… Who will reign supreme in the GPU wars? We also discuss Steam’s rapid growth, the impossible PC port, modern day graphics, and how Discord may…
S1E191h 19m · 3/2/2025
Framework's Steam Machine + NEXT FEST | OTC EP 19
In this episode of Off the Console, the hosts dive into the exciting world of gaming, focusing on the Next Fest event and the plethora of game demos available.…
S1E182h 11m · 2/23/2025
Why Rockstar wants GTA VI to be more like Roblox | OTC EP 18
This week, we cover Microsoft’s latest AI abomination–this time targeting the gaming industry. Plus, we deep dive into the new state of matter that Microsoft…
S1E172h 26m · 2/16/2025
Reacting to Sony's "State of Play", Nintendo vs. Palworld Showdown | OTC EP 17
Welcome to another episode of Off The Console with Gardner, and James, and Hi-Tech. This week we dive deep into Sony’s State of Play, updates from Nintendo vs…
S1E162h 44m · 2/11/2025
The New Corpo E3, EA Blames Live Service, Sony Strikes Bloodborne PSX | OTC EP 16 ft. The Phawx
This week, we’re talking about the potential return of E3 in the form of IICON! We also talk about EA doubling down on their live service rhetoric and how…
S1E152h 4m · 2/2/2025
The Tariffs Are Coming, PSN Changes, and the Great $100 Debate | OTC EP 15
This week, we’re talking about the impact of potential tariffs on TSCM–the world’s largest chipmaker–and the negative impact it will have on everyday prices.…
S1E142h 8m · 1/26/2025
The Microsoft Nintendo Switch 2... Xbox's New Handheld | OTC EP 14
Welcome to Off The Console, the hottest new podcast that’s all about gaming, tech news, and all things nerdy. This week we cover the biggest news including…
S1E132h 47m · 1/20/2025
Elon’s Fake Gamer Scandal & Switch 2 Reveal | OTC EP 13
This week on Off The Console, we dive into some of the hottest topics shaking up the gaming and tech world! First, the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally revealed,…
S1E122h 15m · 1/12/2025
CES Handheld Greatness, SteamOS Beta, & More | OTC EP 12
In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the gaming industry’s hottest developments, from Microsoft’s bold handheld gaming plans to Lenovo Legion Go’s…
S1E112h 13m · 1/5/2025
CES Hype, Valve Mysteries & Half-Life 3 Copium - Ep 11
This week we talk about CES 2025 including Valve’s presence and other details. Plus, we chat about the outrageous pricing of the RTX 50 series cards, the…
S1E101h 42m · 12/29/2024
Valve's Gamble: Scandals and Innovations | OTC EP10
Join us for the latest episode of Off the Console as we dive into the hottest gaming tech news of the week! From Valve’s ongoing controversies and the…
S1E84h 16m · 12/24/2024
Game Awards 2024 Special Watch Party | OTC EP8
A Special Edition Off The Console episode! We watched The Game Awards and made predictions and talk about announcements. All live! 📢 Don’t forget to…
S1E92h 56m · 12/23/2024
The Most Tame Adults Only Episode Ever! | OTC EP 9
Valve heads to CES with Lenovo?! What the hell is going on with Balatro and PEGI? And as Sony comes to an agreement with KADOKAWA, the “final spec” approaches.…
S1E71h 40m · 12/9/2024
Is 'Fremont' Valve's Future? An Upcoming New SteamOS Console! | OTC EP 7
Valve is cooking up something behind the scenes! It seems Valve may be bringing back the old Steam Machine initiative! Will they succeed? And will there be an…
S1E62h 37m · 11/24/2024
How did DLC steal the spotlight at The Game Awards? | OTP EP 6
Is the AAA gaming bubble finally bursting? In this discussion-packed episode, we talk about the shake-ups rocking the industry; from the rise of indie gems…
S1E52h 12m · 11/17/2024
Busy Bee Valve: Coloring the Steam Deck and Celebrating Birthdays! | OTC EP5
A White Steam Deck OLED, Xbox handheld rumors, PlayStation Trophy controversy, and Half-Life 2 anniversary! Plus, Retro Pocket 5 insights and hot GPU rumors.…
S1E41h 52m · 11/11/2024
Palworld v Nintendo: Empire Strikes Back ft. RetroGameCorps
In this episode, Gardiner, James, and Hi-Tech welcome Russ from Retro Game Corps! Today we’re debating Palworld’s bold moves against Nintendo, celebrating the…
S1E32h 1m · 11/4/2024
How Concord's failure destroyed Firewalk Studio
Join us as we chat about what we’re playing, dive into how we come up with fresh video ideas, and react to Sony shutting down Firewalk Studio. We tackle…
S1E21h 47m · 10/29/2024
This is why nobody likes Ubisoft
Get ready for a jam-packed episode! We’re diving into retro handhelds, taking on horror games, and dissecting the latest on Starfield. We’ll cover the Qualcomm…
S1E11h 50m · 10/20/2024
GameFreak would rather you not know about their creepy fanfic
We’re ranting about printers, diving into Steam Next Fest, and debating AI’s role in gaming. We explore rumors about the Steam Deck 2, discuss GameFreak’s…