The First Gen Gamers Podcast
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Jed and Ashley, two lifelong gamers, pick a topic about gaming and debate the best nominees, one console generation at a time. Available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more. DM’s open for collabs only. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/firstgengamerspodcast
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First Gen Gamers is all about celebrating the weird, wild, fun history of video games. We're on all the major platforms. Co-hosts are @streetsajed.bsky.social and @fthatpod.bsky.social. There's a LinkTree in the bio too.

DM's are open for collabs.
New episode! @erikslader.bsky.social guest hosts with @streetsajed.bsky.social to discuss the evolution of #Mario. Part 1 covers his beginnings in Donkey Kong through the games of the N64. #videogames #gaming #Nintendo
The Evolution of Mario, Part 1 w/Erik Slader
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Due to circumstances beyond control, today's planned episode has been postponed until next Monday. Sorry, friends.
Two price hikes on the console in a year, and now increasing the cost of Game Pass.

Are they TRYING to kill the brand?
Microsoft confirms changes to Game Pass (Essential, Premium, Ultimate tiers) news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/1...

Ultimate priced at $29.99/month
One of the worst companies in gaming forms a Voltron of crap by selling to Jared Kushner's private equity group and the Saudi investment fund. This is only going to get more terrible for the industry.
EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion

www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
Subtly downgrade a band

Cubic Zirconia Jam
Subtly downgrade a band

Slightly Used Order
Subtly downgrade a band

Newport Dolls
I'm not one for custom controllers, but this is awesome.
PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller – ASTRO BOT Joyful Limited Edition preorder at Target (now eligible free shipping/5% off for Red Card) buff.ly/YFuj1Gr

Amazon buff.ly/s0zmvy5
PS Direct buff.ly/eYNJIHe
Walmart buff.ly/1C4RW2O
Best Buy buff.ly/XIs3h9O
GameStop buff.ly/A0gXoUc #ad
Promoting my own! We look at the history of video games, going one console generation at a time on a topic. Just dropped a new episode today!
Gaming always needs more women’s voices to be heard, both in the game, holding a controller, or at the desk doing the coding. Glad I could give you a chance to do these ladies proud.
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I saw all our videos bomb and could not find out why despite a LOT of searching and contemplation.

Turns out, YouTube threw a killswitch on ALL OF YOUTUBE called Restricted Mode, and it keeps you from seeing the VAST MAJORITY OF VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE.

Check your YT account & turn off Restricted Mode!!
Dude hasn’t lived up to his legacy in decades, has expressed some looking-down-the-nose views on gaming, and is overall too old and set in his ways. This needs fresh eyes and a fresh mind.
Steven Spielberg really wanted to direct a ‘CALL OF DUTY’ movie.

• His team pitched his vision for the film to Activision

• Activision got spooked by Spielberg wanting full control over the film so they sold the rights to Paramount instead

(Source: puck.news/newsletter_c...)
Getting some new console hardware today.

A Polymega.

My retro-gaming capabilities just went through the roof.
With Silksong now confirmed coming out (and in 2 weeks), what takes its place as the game that refuses to come out? Elder Scrolls 6? Beyond Good & Evil 2? A full release for Star Citizen?

Okay, maybe not that last one.
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NEW: During an interview at the Xbox booth on the Gamescom show floor, I attempted to ask a veteran Obsidian developer for their thoughts on making video games at Microsoft amid layoffs and widespread criticism over the company's links to Israel.

I was immediately shut down.
Microsoft shuts down questions about layoffs and Israel ties at Gamescom 2025
Microsoft won't comment. Xbox staff aren't allowed.
www.gamedeveloper.com
Thank you! I feel the same way in return. Absolutely amazing guest, can’t wait for the episode to come out and everyone can hear it!
Sorry, no, you're a multi-billion dollar international conglomerate. Eat the loss. If people can't afford it now, they can't afford it when it's even more.
Sony is raising PS5 prices, starting tomorrow
Sony blames a “challenging economic environment.”
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