Viewer Poll:
Are Microtransactions Fun?
1. Link Support (Affiliate Links)
Become a Member,
https://www.youtube.com/@izzrealgaming8110/featured
https://www.youtube.com/@JamesHatesEverything
https://www.youtube.com/@nerdloungemaster84
2. What’s the Deal? – Gaming Deals Roundup
This week’s must-see discounts & bundles:
https://tinyurl.com/yws2lula – Humble Borderlands X Wonderlands Bundle
https://tinyurl.com/23mu6myj – PS5 Slim- ASTRO BOT Bundle
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/xboxconsoles -Xbox Deals
3. Subscription Services Updates
https://blog.playstation.com/2025/06/25/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-july-a-big-thank-you-to-players-for-15-wonderful-years/
https://blog.playstation.com/2025/07/09/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-july-cyberpunk-2077-abiotic-factor-banishers-ghosts-of-new-eden-and-more/
https://www.purexbox.com/guides/xbox-game-pass-all-games-coming-soon-in-july-2025
Descenders Day: Get ready for huge Descenders + Descenders Next news
Prime Gaming
Epic Games Store Deals
4. Fresh from the Fridge: Games Pick of the Week
Each host brings a recommendation!
JayPXL’s Pick: Skate 2 Spot Competition
Todd’s Pick: Blackbelt Deluxe Legends (For Legends 4K™ Pinball ONLY)
Zaccaria Blackbelt Deluxe Legends Single Pack (For Legends 4K™ Pinball ONLY)
IzzReal’s Pick: CyberPunk 2077 Turf Wars
Top Gun: Maverick Arcade Gameplay at Dave & Busters With Special Release of CyberPunk2077 Turf Wars
James’s Pick: Donkey Kong Bananza Review
5. Main Topics & Hot Takes
1st Topics
Big Buck Hunter Mossy Oak & Terminator 2 Deluxe
https://www.gamestop.ca/Arcade/Games/939646/arcade1up-big-buck-hunter-mossy-oak-deluxe-arcade-machine-web-only
https://www.mossyoak.com/camouflage
Big Buck Hunter Mossy Oak arrives online & SURPRISING new deluxe cab hits the ports!
Terminator 2
https://www.gamestop.ca/Arcade/Games/939648/terminator-2-deluxe-arcade-machine-web-only
YouTuber faces jail time for showing off Android-based gaming handhelds – Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/youtuber-faces-jail-time-for-showing-off-android-based-gaming-handhelds/
ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/onexsugar-1st-dual-screen-transformable-handheld#/
Crazy New Take on Dual-Screen Gaming
ONEXSUGAR First Look, The Worlds First Transforming Handheld!
5. Main Topics & Hot Takes
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review: Let me be BRUTALLY honest…
Ubisoft – Microtransactions make game more fun
Ubisoft stirred up quite the storm recently by claiming that microtransactions
Here’s the gist:
– Ubisoft insists their monetization strategy respects the player experience and is sustainable long-term.
– They argue that microtransactions allow players to customize avatars or speed up progress, which they believe adds enjoyment.
– The backlash was swift—many gamers criticized the claim as tone-deaf, especially in full-priced single-player titles like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, where grind-heavy gameplay seems designed to nudge players toward spending more.
– Ubisoft also mentioned forming a working group to better understand monetization risks and avoid manipulative practices.
The community response? Let’s just say “fun” isn’t the word most players would use. Want to dive into how this compares to other publishers or what it means for future game design?
Ubisoft’s annual financial report includes claim that monetizing games with microtransactions ‘makes the player experience more fun’
https://tinyurl.com/28kn8fhc
Final Stories
2600+ PAC-MAN Mega Collector Bundle – Atari®
2600+ PAC-MAN Mega Collector Bundle
Mid-Sleeper Gaming Bed
https://tinyurl.com/25nf4c75
Gamer Snacks
Follow Up
https://news.bk.com/blog-posts/burger-king-r-sweetens-up-spring-with-new-frozen-cotton-candy-beverage
Is Wendy’s Takis Fuego Meal Fire or a Convoluted Mess?
Snack Taste Test
TWIZZLERS Twists Rainbow Candy, 12.4 oz bag
https://www.hersheyland.com/products/twizzlers-twists-rainbow-candy-12-4-oz-bag.html
TWIZZLERS Filled Twists Orange Cream Pop Flavored Candy, 11 oz bag
https://www.hersheyland.com/products/twizzlers-filled-twists-orange-cream-pop-flavored-candy-11-oz-bag.html
Vlasic Pickle Balls
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Vlasic-Pickle-Balls-Dill-Pickle-Flavored-Corn-Puffs-2-oz/9023912063
What’s New
The Fries Fans Meal, A ENTIRE MEAL out of fries – only in Malaysia
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OK Crumbl – TWO new desserts including a Reese’s cheesecake, Twix, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch: Cho
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Fried Pickle Taco
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Outro
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