As we bear witness to gaming's price of admission becoming more expensive, we explore how profit-driven tactics from major publishers have reshaped the industry and determine if corporate greed is destroying the passion and creativity that once defined gaming.

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-378: Has Corporate Greed Ruined Modern Gaming?

00:00 - Intro

04:46 - Game Giveaway Winner Announcement

05:36 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Abathor

09:30 - Games Played Discussion - Heroes of Mount Dragon

11:18 - Al played Adventure of Samsara, Gears 5, Perfect Diamond

18:03 - Choc played Resident Evil 2 Remake, Ghost of Yotei, Marvel Rivals

27:49 - Stikz played Horizon Forbidden West

31:28 - Stal played Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Absolum

39:17 - US Gamers Aren’t Buying Video Games Anymore, New Study Reveals

51:12 - Has Corporate Greed Ruined Modern Gaming?

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