This week, we’re tackling some of the biggest stories in gaming—from Marvel Rivals' surprise layoffs to the ongoing debate about GTA 6’s potential $100 price tag. Plus, we dive into our experiences with Delta Force’s brutal matchmaking, Avowed’s gameplay depth, and whether sports games should become live service titles instead of annual releases.

In this episode of the Pixelated Realms Games Cast, hosts Tyler Salerno and Dustin discuss their weekend activities, delve into gaming statistics regarding player behavior, and share their experiences with the highly anticipated game 'Avowed'. They explore the expectations for game length in RPGs, the recent Elden Ring expansion, and the pros and cons of mobile gaming devices like the PS Portal and Steam Deck. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on favorite mobile games and highlights from the DICE Awards, where 'Astrobots' took home multiple accolades, including Game of the Year.

In this episode of Pixelated Realms, we dive into Rockstar’s controversial plans for GTA 6’s potential $100 price tag and what that means for the future of game pricing. Plus, we break down PlayStation’s unexpected network outage and how it exposed some frustrating DRM issues. We also talk about our latest gaming obsessions like Delta Force, Warhammer: Dawn of War 2, and Silent Hill 2 (spoiler: Alex is NOT a fan).