Higher Speed Internet Will Surely Kill the Traditional Video Game Console [as console prices rise and rise again] 🛜🎮

Will widely available high speed internet kill the traditional video game console?

With the PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series consoles recently being subject to price increases across many territories it got me thinking about how these price increases coupled with tariffs and other market factors are potentially the perfect storm that could see traditional console boxes die and the rise of the streaming cloud services that have traditionally faltered.

It feels so weird that 5 years after the release of the current gen of Xbox and PlayStation consoles that instead of a price drop we are seeing a price increase on a purchase that generally loses money over time. Maybe I should have bought 10 PS5s and sat on them as an asset! 😂

Rich Plays ~ Doom: The Dark Ages ~ [Base PS5 Gameplay] "EAT MY SHIELD!" 🛡️👹

 

Rich gets his hands on a code from Bethesda to try out the new DOOM on his trusty PS5. The last time Rich played a DOOM game was back in 2016 with the DOOM reboot... Watch Rich's Original "DOOM NOOB" Journey Here 👇🏻

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnXszwskV-8DDK8bolO6Ja96-bPvt5I26

Rich Plays Snow Bros 2 Special On The Nintendo Switch ☃️❄️⛄ #Retrogaming

Rich plays Snow Bros 2 Special which is a remake of the 1994 arcade classic Snow Bros. 2 by TOAPLAN. Rich attempts to rescue the princess from the Demon King—by choosing from four protagonists with updated character designs and modernized graphics.

🕹️ GAME LINK: 🔗

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/SNOW-BROS-2-SPECIAL-2760881.html

Rich Plays Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics On Nintendo Switch 💾 🕹️ @ASW_official_EU @ArcSystemWorksU #Retrogaming

Rich takes some time out of his busy GF schedule to play Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics which is a collection of games from Technos Japan.

List of Games:

- River City Renegade

- Kunio’s Dodgeball Time, C'mon Guys!

- Downtown River City Baseball Story

- Kunio’s Oden

- Super Dodge Ball

- The Combatribes

- SugoroQuest++ –DICENICS-

- DunQuest

- XAIN’D SLEENA

- CHINA GATE

- SHADOW FORCE

This collection is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.

Spirit Of The North 2 [PC] Gameplay Ten Minute Taster "Fox McCloud Rides Again!" 🌟🦊🌟 @PlaySOTN @silverliningint #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich was lucky enough to be able to jump into the first 20 minutes of Spirit of the North 2 to sample the sequel that was released on 08/05/25 and builds upon the quiet, atmospheric adventure of its predecessor. 

👉🏻WATCH RICH'S TEN MINUTE TASTER GAMEPLAY VIDEO ON PC HERE 👇🏻

SON2 has been developed by Infuse Studios and published by Silver Lining Interactive and takes players on a journey through open-world platformer through the Northern Lands. Again you are a lone fox navigating a mysterious and abandoned world.

This time the game is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and the environments benefit from this with players experiencing lush forests to icy caverns with each biome offering a unique visual and auditory experience. 

The game’s soundtrack, composed by Pav Gekko, enhances the immersion, with sweeping orchestral pieces accompanying intense moments and softer melodies underscoring the fox’s quiet exploration.

Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days [PC] "Ten Minute Taster Session" (The Last Of Us VS This War Of Mine) 🧟‍♀️🪓 @intothedead #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich plays Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days in this weeks Ten Minute Taster Gameplay Session. This is a gripping side scrolling 2D survival game set in Walton City, Texas, during the 1980s. The city faces a devastating zombie outbreak amidst a scorching heatwave and economic crisis. Players lead a group of survivors, scavenging for resources, crafting tools, and building shelters to endure the relentless zombie threat. 

The gameplay emphasizes stealth, strategy, and tough moral decisions. Survivors must navigate the eerie ruins of Walton City, balancing their physical and psychological needs while encountering dynamic challenges that evolve with each playthrough.

Rich Plays Head Over Heels : DELUXE [PC Gameplay] "Like Patting My Head & Rubbing My Tummy!" 🤕🐾 @RustyPixelsUK #Retrogaming

 

Rich gets ready to dive into Head Over Heels : DELUXE, the timeless puzzle-platforming adventure that captivated gamers in the golden age of the 8-bit era and is now reborn with colourful modern visuals and refined gameplay!

Rich is Hungry For Hordes Of Hunger PC Gameplay ⚔️👹 @HYPERSTRANGE #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich eats his way through the first 15 Minutes of Hordes Of Hunger on the PC.

Hordes of Hunger is an upcoming action-packed ARPG game developed by Hyperstrange. Set in a medieval fantasy world, players take control of Mirah, a fierce warrior defending her homeland from The Beast and its ravenous hordes. The game blends roguelike elements with arena-style battles, where players wield powerful weapons and abilities to fend off enemies while completing quests.

The gameplay is designed to be accessible, with a progressive difficulty curve that increases as players level up. Between battles, players can upgrade their abilities in a hub area, tailoring their playstyle to their preferences. The game is set to release in Early Access on May 6, 2025, with additional content planned for the full version.

Playing GTA 4 in 2024 To Prepare For GTA 6 In 2025... 💥

Late last year I decided that in preparation for Grand Theft Auto 6 I would play GTA 4 as the last GTA that I played was GTA China Town Wars on the DS and I also dabbled in the Nintendo DS GTA China Town Wars a few years back.

My GTA journey originally began with a Grand Theft Auto Demo Disc on the PlayStation 1 that was timed at 10 minutes. I'd go to my mate Lee's house and take it in turns to play the ten minutes before handing over the controller. Looking back now, it was actually a great way to play as it meant no matter what happens the other person gets a go after 10 minutes!Thinking back now, I don't think I ever actually owned the FULL game for GTA1 or GTA2.

I Made an Arcade Cabinet Out Of A Bunk Bed 🕹️ #retrogameroom #retrogaming#arcade

"No one ever picked on Duck Zangief"

Rich has turned an old Bunk Bed Ladder into a functioning arcade cabinet using an old Lenovo Mini Tower PC and putting Batocera on it. Learn exactly how he achieved it by watching this short video.

Seafrog "Tony Hawk Meets Seafrog & A Wrench" 🔧 @OhMyMeGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich tries to master Seafrog's rocket-powered wrench as he slides, grinds and tricks his way through challenging skatepark-like stages at sea!

Is it worth paying €499 for a PS5 in 2025? 🎮 #PlayStation #PS5

It's late into the PS5 lifecycle (5 years!) and PlayStation announced last week that The PS5 Digital Edition will now cost €499.99 in Europe, up from its previous price of €449.99 (an increase of €50).

• Europe PS5 Digital Edition – €499 (up from €450)
• UK PS5 Digital Edition – £430 (up from £390)
• Australia Standard PS5 with disc drive – AU$829.95 (up from AU$799.95)
• Australia PS5 Digital Edition – AU$749.95 (up from AU$679.95)
• New Zealand Standard PS5 with disc drive – NZ$949.95 (up from NZ$899.95)
• New Zealand PS5 Digital Edition – NZ$859.95 (up from NZ$799.95)

Kaya's Prophecy PC Gameplay "Village Building, Card Battler" 🎴🃏 @YogscastGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich gives his first impressions of Kaya's Prophecy" which is a unique card-based village builder available on Steam, where players take on the role of a village leader navigating the challenges of resource management and divine intervention.

The game combines strategic deck-building with exploration, crafting, and combat, all while appeasing your god to earn blessings or avoid wrath. Released on April 10, 2025, it offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of strategy games and is easy to pick up and play.

Rich Plays Broken Sword: Shadow Of The Templars Reforged On Nintendo Switch ⚔️ @RevSoftGames #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Rich jumps into Broken Sword Shadow Of The Templars Reforged on the Nintendo Switch after last playing the original about 10 years ago. This updated version looks great and plays well on Nintendo Switch.

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

🕹️ GAME LINK: 🔗

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Broken-Sword-Shadow-of-the-Templars-Reforged-2685867.html

Accolade Sports Collection Nintendo Switch Review 5/10 🌭 "Hotdog anyone?"

"Cassidy's new glasses were rubbish! They were so bad he started pitching to 3rd base!"

Growing up I almost exclusively played sports video games. I was sports mad. I loved any sporting event you could imagine and consumed any and every sport on UK TV. I watched Grandstand, Sports Night, Final Score, Match Of The The Day, The Match, Football Gazzetta, Transworld Sport Special and any type of sport that anyone threw my way. I stayed up to watch the Super Bowl every year and I loved every Olympics from 1988 onwards. 

I was a big fan of the EPYX GAMES Series with California games and Winter Games probably being my favourites (hotdog anyone?), if I see a Track & Field arcade I just have to play it and I fell completely for the Wii Mario & sonic at The Olympics video games. 

Upon seeing that this Accolade Sports Collection was coming out, I had high hopes! After spending time with the collection I am afraid to report it's just not as much fun as I remember these games being.

Forgotten Worlds Issue #4 & #5 "A Magazine About Making A Magazine About Old Video Games Magazines!" @american80s #Retrogaming

Forgotten Worlds Issue #4 is 'A magazine about old video games magazines' (it says so on the front.)

This wonderful insight into the world of old video games magazines piqued my interest immediately and just so happens that it coincided with me just finishing reading Julian 'Jaz' Rignall's Book 'Games Of A Lifetime' so I was well in the mood for some more old video game mag stories and histories.

My Night Job On The Nintendo Switch "Ten Minute Taster" 🌃 @webcoregames #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich plays "My Night Job" which is a fast-paced arcade action-adventure game set in an abandoned mansion overrun by monsters.

Rich must use over 60 unique weapons, ranging from vases and chainsaws to shotguns and hammers, to fend off monsters while rescuing survivors and defending the building.

The game features an 80s horror movie aesthetic, blending nostalgia with bizarre humour. If too many rooms are destroyed or Rich's health runs out, his efforts will only be remembered in the high-score list.

A Dystopian Game That's A Cross Between Alan Wake, Control & Severance 📼💾 @pollard_llc #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich plays "Karma: The Dark World" which is a psychological thriller video game set in an alternate 1984. Rich steps into the shoes of Daniel McGovern, a Roam Agent working for the Leviathan Corporation.

The Beautiful Video Game About Cleaning Up Oil Spills! 🐸⛴️ @LenteGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich takes a leisurely boat ride through various biomes to clean up oil, recycle plastics, put out fires, rescue animals and take on the big bad oil tanker! 

Spilled is a beautiful first video game from the young Dutch dev named Lente. The game revolves around themes of environmental conservation and restoration. 

Spilled's cosy and relaxing gameplay, combined with its message of mindfulness toward nature, makes it a unique and meaningful experience.

Holey Moley! It's A Game About Digging A Hole 🕳️⛏️ @HoleDiggingGame #IndieGame #GameDev

The Hole Hype is REAL! Rich gets digging a hole in his backyard and discovers the delights of hole digging in 2025 in a game about digging a hole.