Welcome back to Episode 30 of the Nerd Alert Podcast, brought to you by the Calling All Nerds crew!

In this episode, the boys break down a major shift hitting the gaming industry: gaming is getting expensive. From global RAM shortages driving up component costs to console manufacturers passing price hikes down to buyers, we dive into what this hardware crisis means for the average gamer.

Plus, we’re reacting to the latest GTA 6 news, discussing the uncertain future of physical games, and sharing what we’ve been playing this week.

Topics Covered:

• 💥 The Hardware Crisis: RAM shortages and why console price hikes are hitting gamers.

• 🚗 GTA 6 Reaction: Latest thoughts and reactions.

• 💿 Physical vs. Digital: Are physical game discs officially on their last leg?

• 🎮 What We’re Playing: The crew shares their current gaming rotations.

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