This week on the M2 Podcast, we break down Microsoft's shocking Xbox price increases that push the Series X to nearly $800 and what it means for the future of console gaming. We also dive into Rockstar's controversial GTA 6 Ultimate Edition, where exclusive in-game shops are locked behind a $100 price tag, sparking debate across the gaming community. Plus, Epic Games reveals it has paid over $1 billion to creators through Fortnite's Unreal Editor ecosystem, highlighting the growing power of user-generated content. Finally, we discuss Valve's new Steam Machine, its premium design, console-level performance, and whether PC gaming may become the best alternative as console prices continue to climb. Join us as we explore the changing economics of gaming and what these industry shifts mean for players going forward.

0:00 Intro

1:55 Update

8:52 Microsoft Announces Price Rises for Xbox Series X and S https://tinyurl.com/2j4x5623

23:38 Epic Games Has Paid Out Over $1 Billion to Indie Creators https://tinyurl.com/ynkzf6ht

28:49 ‘GTA 6’ Is Putting In-Game Stores Behind A $100 Paywall https://tinyurl.com/2ff4yvjf

41:13 Steam Machine: Beautiful Hardware, Console Performance https://tinyurl.com/3r742r73

59:00 Outro

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