Arcade Couch

Author: Explosion Network

Arcade Couch News, reviews & spicy takes on the week in games. Arcade Couch is the Explosion Networks premiere video games podcast featuring discussions on the latest games, tech, industry news and more. Available every Monday at 6 AM AEST/AEDT.
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en-gb

Genres: Leisure, Video Games

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Life is Strange: Reunion Impressions, PS5 Price Increase & Xbox Partner Preview Breakdown
Episode 355
Sunday, 29 March, 2026

We discuss Life is Strange: Reunion, impressions, and its lack of marketing, go over the recent PlayStation console price increase, and break down the Xbox Partner Preview. SHOW DOT POINTS PlayStation has increased the prices of its consoles due to global economic pressures. Early adopters of gaming consoles benefit from price increases for new buyers. Nintendo's pricing strategy for digital vs physical games may influence consumer choices. The Xbox showcase featured several new game announcements, but overall reactions were mixed. The Super Mario Bros Galaxy movie is set to release soon, generating excitement among fans. Digital games often provide a cost advantage over physical copies, especially for Nintendo titles. The gaming industry is adapting to economic challenges by adjusting pricing strategies. Collectors value physical copies of games, particularly for Nintendo consoles. Marketing strategies for game releases are evolving, with teasers and character reveals becoming common. The potential for a Smash Bros-style movie is a topic of speculation among fans. Nintendo and Illumination could create a cinematic universe. Excitement for the new animated movie is palpable. Concerns about the upcoming film having too many characters. Yoshi's presence in the movie is a highlight for fans. Star Fox's return is a significant topic in gaming news. The gaming industry is facing major layoffs and closures. Ocarina of Time remake could be a big deal for fans. The future of live service games is uncertain. The impact of Fortnite's decline on the gaming industry is concerning. Upcoming releases like Pokémon Champions are generating buzz. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley EPISODE TIMECODES 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:10 - Console Price Increases 00:14:25 - Xbox Partner Showcase: March 2026 00:28:25 - Fox McLoud is in Mario Galaxy Movie 00:34:20 - New StarFox & Ocarina of Time Remake Rumours 00:42:25 - Studio Clorsures & Layoffs 00:52:10 - Life is Strange: Reunion Impressions RESOURCES Here's The New Aussie Prices For The PS5, PS5 Pro And PlayStation Portal Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices Are Changing With Digital Games To Be Cheaper Everything Announced At The March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview All-new Star Fox and Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reportedly set for Switch 2 release this year | Eurogamer.net Glen Powell is voicing Starfox's Fox McCloud in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie | Eurogamer.net Wanderstop studio Ivy Road to close after funding for second game "didn't come to fruition" | Eurogamer.net Krafton cancels F2P PUBG spin-off PUBG: Blindspot after just 2 months | Eurogamer.net Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off another 1,000 staff CREDITS 🎵 Music: Dylan Blight 🎵 Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay 🎨 Artwork: Cherie Henriques 📝 Show notes powered by Riverside.FM 👉 DISCOVER MORE ARCADE COUCH & EXPLOSION NETWORK Listen to every episode // Check out the website // Support Explosion Network