02 June 2026

Steam Deck Price Gouge + Latest in Video Game News & Our Late Review of the Crunchyroll Anime Awards

Blerds and Nerds Podcast

About

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.

This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the latest in gaming industry controversies, including the shocking price hike of the Steamdeck OLED. Plus, AI industry shifts, anime awards, and upcoming TV and movie releases.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Nerd Culture

02:35 - Nerdy Activities and Gaming Updates

05:45 - Anime and Media Consumption

08:27 - Discussion on Spider Noir

11:12 - Legislation Impacting Video Games

13:28 - Game Delays and Industry Insights

16:06 - GTA Pricing Controversy

18:49 - Rockstar's Employee Union

21:44 - Call of Duty Updates

24:25 - Steam Deck Price Increase

26:11 - The Rising Costs of Gaming Consoles

31:02 - PlayStation's AI Integration in Game Development

34:34 - Xbox's Corporate Strategy and Potential Layoffs

48:48 - Controversial End User License Agreements in Gaming

55:13 - Game Pass and Profitability

57:20 - Forza Horizon's Success in Japan

59:09 - Anime Awards Overview

01:12:17 - Upcoming TV and Movie Releases

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