Is Silksong the GTA VI of Indies? Plus, the PC Handheld Problem | Ep 44
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Is Silksong the GTA VI of Indies? Plus, the PC Handheld Problem | Ep 44

1:57:44 Aug 31, 2025
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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 PlayStation 6 Portable that could be a serious competitor to the Nintendo Switch. But is Sony’s rumored handheld a Switch killer, or just a pipe dream? We’re also talking about the “Silksong Effect” and how the surprise release date for the long-awaited indie game has caused other developers to delay their own titles to avoid direct competition. Plus, in a shocking turn of events, we discuss why so many developers at Gamescom 2025 were unable to get their hands on a Switch 2 dev kit. Did Nintendo actively discourage them? Find out! Find this episode’s show notes, subscribe to our RSS feed, and engage on the Fediverse at: https://podcast.subscribeto.me/@OffTheConsoleShow/episodes/ep-44 Join @HiTechLoLife and @gardiner_bryant as we discuss this week’s hottest gaming and tech news. 00:00:00 Cold open 00:02:03 What has Hi-Tech been up to this week? 00:04:38 What has Gardiner been up to this week? 00:08:14 Silksong causing other indies to delay their game 00:22:06 How do you manage juggling games? 00:24:46 LEAK: PS6 will have a handheld variant 00:32:28 Nintendo still not providing Switch 2 devkits 00:42:25 Twitch streamers are making more money than devs are 00:50:31 Postal services around the world are refusing shipments to the US 01:03:29 Are PC handheld prices out of control? 01:26:46 Roblox has smashed its concurrent player record. ? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and follow us on your favorite podcast app. Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/cw/OffTheConsole/home
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