Idle Game Chat: The Video Game Podcast

Dimp Digital Presents: Idle Game Chat. PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox and PC - we love them all and love to talk about them.

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Idle Game Chat is the flagship Video Games podcast at Dimp Digital!We are a grass roots, independent outfit that share our impressions on the Video Games you can play today and react to the biggest news stories from across the gaming world.Strong opinions guaranteed.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dimpdigitalDimp Disclaimer: We are going to miss things, we are going to get things wrong, we will mispronounce things and we may cause offence.
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Genres: Games, Leisure, Video Games

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Breaking Down The Gaming Brands w/ Jeff Cater | Bonus Stage
Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

In this special "Bonus Stage" edition of Idle Game Chat, Apps is joined by marketing and brand expert Jeff Carter to dive deep into the state of the "Big Three": Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.With nearly 30 years of experience in branding, Jeff offers a unique consumer-first perspective on how these gaming giants navigate a fractured digital landscape, the rise of AI, and the ever-changing relationship with influencers.The conversation covers:- PlayStation's "Top-Down" Strategy: Analysing the recent backlash over their all-digital future and whether the "hubris of the market leader" is starting to show.- Xbox's Underdog Identity: Discussing Microsoft's pivot toward "Software as a Service," the dilution of the Xbox brand, and whether their "gamer-friendly" approach can win back fans.- Nintendo's Different Game: Why Nintendo remains immune to the console wars by playing on nostalgia and cross-generational appeal.- The Cost of the Future: Exploring the potential breaking point for console pricing and how the economy is shaping the next generation of hardware.A big thanks to Jeff for making the time for us!