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NVIDIA's RX 5000 Series: The Good, The Bad, and the Scalpers
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Brett kicks things off with some pretty hefty news, like the closure of 'God is a Geek,' leaving us all a bit bummed out. Then there’s the sad saga of 'Dragon Age Veil Guard,' which flopped spectacularly in sales—turns out gamers weren't quite ready for that adventure. Overwatch 2 is feeling the heat from its rivals and is scrambling for a comeback, while 'Division 2' is getting a new DLC to keep things fresh. We also dive into some juicy updates from Sony's PSN and the latest for 'No Man's Sky,' which is really leveling up its game. And let’s not forget the elephant in the room: NVIDIA's RX 50 series cards. Brett has some sharp words about their rushed release amidst stock shortages and scalper chaos, advocating for a little more love for the consumer. Buckle up, folks; it’s a wild ride through the latest in gaming news!
Takeaways:
- The unexpected closure of 'God is a Geek' highlights the fragility of gaming media outlets today.
- 'Dragon Age Veil Guard' is in hot water with sales numbers that are downright dismal, falling short of expectations by a staggering 50%.
- Overwatch 2 is feeling the heat from fierce competitors, struggling to maintain player interest and relevance in a crowded market.
- The new NVIDIA graphics cards, the RX 5090 and 5080, face severe stock shortages, prompting concerns over scalpers and consumer frustration.
- Sony has backtracked on its controversial PSN login requirements for some upcoming games, providing relief to many gamers.
- No Man's Sky continues to impress with a robust update that adds significant new features, proving that perseverance pays off in game development.
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Companies mentioned in this episode:
- God is a Geek
- Dragon Age
- Overwatch 2
- Marvel Rivals
- Division 2
- Sony
- No Man's Sky
- Bioware
- EA
- Blizzard
- Path of Exile 2
- Diablo 4
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance
- Assassin's Creed
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Prince of Persia
- Avatar
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Helldivers 2
- Spider-Man 2
- Last of Us 2
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- Nvidia
- AMD
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