Ep. 022: Where Did The Excitement Go?

This week on The Game Adventure, we try to rediscover the excitement of the next generation of gaming. We dive into the rumors that Xbox might actually preserve physical discs, review the incredibly priced Anbernic and AYANEO retro handhelds, and discuss how a simple glitch became one of Mario's many iconic mechanics!

Chapter Markers:

• [00:00] - Cold Open & Intro
• [01:49] - Industry News: Xbox Keeping Discs, EA's Saudi Buyout, & Roblox Safety
• [11:43] - Tech Update: The AI RAM Crisis & Xbox 360 Games Emulated on PC
• [19:36] - Retro Rerun: Incredible Budget Handhelds & Mario's Best Glitch
• [24:26] - My Point of View (Soapbox): Bringing the Dream Back to Next-Gen Gaming
• [27:45] - The Game List: Fire Emblem, Fields of Mistria, & Splatoon Raiders
• [37:25] - Mailbag & Outro: VR's Future & DIY Physical Media

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