After a long hiatus, we're back and catching up on everything we’ve missed in gaming. From the disappointing launch of the Switch 2 and the $10 tutorial scandal, to the surprisingly addicting Dune: Awakening and the divisive Elden Ring: Night Reign, we’ve got a lot to say.

We also dive into the new Mario Kart World, debate if Lego Star Wars is the ultimate game for toddlers, and try to figure out why Nintendo left Zelda and Mario behind at launch. Plus: retro game hauls, anime tangents, and the games stuck in our ever-growing backlogs.

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This week, we’re tackling some of the biggest stories in gaming—from Marvel Rivals' surprise layoffs to the ongoing debate about GTA 6’s potential $100 price tag. Plus, we dive into our experiences with Delta Force’s brutal matchmaking, Avowed’s gameplay depth, and whether sports games should become live service titles instead of annual releases.

In this episode of the Pixelated Realms Games Cast, hosts Tyler Salerno and Dustin discuss their weekend activities, delve into gaming statistics regarding player behavior, and share their experiences with the highly anticipated game 'Avowed'. They explore the expectations for game length in RPGs, the recent Elden Ring expansion, and the pros and cons of mobile gaming devices like the PS Portal and Steam Deck. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on favorite mobile games and highlights from the DICE Awards, where 'Astrobots' took home multiple accolades, including Game of the Year.