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How Gaming Changed: First Games, Rising Costs & Microtransactions | Ep. 1
Episode 1 • 1st April 2026 • EndGame • Endgame Podcast
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In this episode:

  • the first games each host ever played
  • the games that made us lifelong gamers
  • Crash Bandicoot, Mario, Sonic, Tekken, Street Fighter, Metal Gear memories
  • classic couch co-op vs modern online gaming
  • are microtransactions ruining gaming?
  • why games feel less complete today
  • rising AAA development budgets
  • AI and DLSS in game development
  • whether gaming was truly better back then

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