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Gaming nostalgia collides with future tech as George and RGT dive into their latest gaming adventures across generations. From RGT's stealth takedowns in Dishonored to George rediscovering Breath of the Wild's charm years after release, the duo explores what makes these games enduring classics worth revisiting.
The conversation takes an exciting turn when they examine the latest industry bombshell: Nintendo Switch 2's predicted $400-$499 price tag. Despite the steep increase from the original's $279 launch price, analysts anticipate it becoming the biggest console launch in history. Our hosts dissect what this means for Nintendo's strategy, how they might handle backward compatibility, and whether the new hardware can recapture the original's "wow factor" in a marketplace that now takes its hybrid concept for granted.
Meanwhile, Sony's strategic partnership with People Can Fly (developers of Bulletstorm) to revive an existing PlayStation IP sparks enthusiastic speculation. Could we be seeing the return of SOCOM, Resistance, or Killzone? The hosts propose that following Helldivers 2's collaborative multiplayer success, a team-based tactical shooter might be exactly what PlayStation needs.
Between serious gaming discussions, the episode delivers the show's signature humor—from comparing classic games to reminiscing about ridiculous car mods from the 90s (remember anti-static strips?), proving once again why The Unofficial Controller Podcast remains gaming's most authentic conversation.
Join the community on Discord, Reddit, or social media, and share your own gaming adventures with the hosts. Whether you're team George or team RGT, there's always room for one more at the UCP table.

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Host Introductions (00:00:00)

2. What We've Been Playing This Week (00:03:35)

3. RGT's Dishonored Experience (00:26:43)

4. [Ad] The Gaming Blender (00:35:02)

5. (Cont.) RGT's Dishonored Experience (00:35:42)

6. George's Gaming Adventures (00:43:48)

7. Gaming News: PlayStation Partners with People Can Fly (01:08:01)

8. Nintendo Switch 2 Price Predictions (01:21:12)

9. Supporter Shout-outs and Community Updates (01:40:51)

10. Upcoming Gaming Plans and Sign-off (01:59:47)