In Episode 61 of the Press Start Select Podcast, Antonius DaGamer and Mykale Smith return with hot takes on the biggest stories in gaming. We kick things off with the $70 price tag for Borderlands 4 and whether the collector’s edition is worth the $150+ cost. Then we dive into Mind’s Eye and what its failure says about the state of open-world game development.

From there, we break down Final Fantasy fatigue, the surprising momentum behind the Nintendo Switch 2, and what Nintendo’s Donkey Kong and Pauline announcements could mean for the future. We also discuss Xbox’s rumored handheld, the rise of live service burnout, and Warner Bros. splitting up its game studios.

We close things out with some anime-fueled commentary: Dragon Ball’s future after Daima, and why the Pokémon anime might be the franchise’s weakest link compared to its manga.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Quick Thoughts on Showcases / Marvel vs. Capcom / Arc System Works Fighter

05:06 Borderlands 4 Price Confirmation and Controversy

11:20 Mind's Eye Game Release and Industry Problems

21:24 Is Final Fantasy Falling Off?

26:25 Nintendo Switch 2 Sales and Content Creators

35:48 Donkey Kong Bonanza Nintendo Direct

44:59 Xbox Handheld Partnership and Pricing

57:18 Sony & Microsoft Focusing on Next-Gen Hardware

01:03:30 Stellar Blade: The New Bayonetta?

01:08:15 Warner Brothers Games Divisional Restructure

01:25:32 Charlotte from Dragon Ball Legends in Sparking Zero

01:40:50 Marathon Game Indefinite Delay

01:58:37 Predator: Killer of Killers Animated Film

02:00:30 Pokémon Anime vs. Manga

02:20:31 Outro