25¢: A Video Game Podcast

Each episode we'll be making the rounds through our Four Corners: Console, PC, Apple, and Tabletop with a focus on games that are great to play if you've got kids..

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Each episode we'll be making the rounds through our Four Corners: Console, PC, Apple, and Tabletop with a focus on games that are great to play if you've got kids.
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Catching Up on Apple Arcade and the Switch 2 Announcement
Episode 51
Tuesday, 15 April, 2025

In this episode, we catch up after a long hiatus starting with a nostalgic look back at Apple Arcade, we explore how the service has evolved over the years and our current engagement with it. We then dive deep into the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2, breaking down its features, pricing, and our reactions to its potential impact on the gaming landscape. Along the way, we also touch on the convenience and pitfalls of various gaming platforms, from Xbox to Steam, and how family dynamics influence gaming habits.Topics:00:00 Reunion01:48 Current Trends in Apple Arcade03:04 Roller Coaster Tycoon and Switch Port Challenges06:08 Apple One Bundle and Family Usage08:19 Subscription Services and Gaming Preferences12:48 Nintendo Switch Online and Family Gaming20:51 Switch 2 Announcement and Pricing Reactions30:57 Upcoming Games for the Switch 236:24 Nintendo's Pricing Strategy and Tech Demos40:22 Physical vs Digital Game Purchases44:38 Parental Controls and Screen Time Management51:57 Switch 2 Hardware Upgrades and Comparisons01:00:03 Gaming Controllers and Accessories01:10:11 ConclusionLinks:Apple Arcade - Apple (CA)Apple One - Apple (CA)Monument Valley 3 Game Release Date and Everything You Need to Know - Netflix TudumSteam Family Setup – UltraNurdageNintendo Switch 2: All Together, Anytime, Anywhere - Nintendo CALemonCasting - Twitch ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★