Viewer Poll:
Do you Buy Games When they first come out?
1. Link Support (Affiliate Links)
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2. What’s the Deal? – Gaming Deals Roundup
This week’s must-see discounts & bundles:
https://tinyurl.com/25j3ygfc – Gears of War: Reloaded – PlayStation 5
https://tinyurl.com/2dh8quct Nintendo Switch – with Gray Joy-Con
https://tinyurl.com/23mu6myj – PS5 Slim- ASTRO BOT Bundle
https://amzn.to/4fEVlPo XBOX SERIES X
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/wb-play-legends?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_wbplaylegends_bundle
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3. Subscription Services Updates
https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/27/playstation-plus-monthly-games-for-september-psychonauts-2-stardew-valley-viewfinder/
https://tinyurl.com/29fmnspd
https://www.purexbox.com/guides/xbox-game-pass-all-games-coming-soon-in-august-2025
Prime Gaming
Epic Games Store Deals
4. Fresh from the Fridge: Games Pick of the Week
https://www.iscored.info/index.php?mode=public&user=ArcadesAnonymous
JayPXL’s Pick: Battlefield 2042
https://gamerant.com/battlefield-2042-double-xp-every-weekend-bf6-battle-pass-rewards/
Todd’sPick: Pool Champion Deluxe on the AtGames Legends 4KP
JoeCade’s Pick:
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Main Topics & Hot Takes
1st Topics
To Catch a Predator Host Chris Hansen Set to Expose Roblox in New Documentary
https://www.imdb.com/de/news/ni65429148/
Rumor: Sony is Planning Switch-Style PlayStation 6 Portable
https://www.vgchartz.com/article/465632/rumor-sony-is-planning-switch-style-playstation-6-portable-console/
Arcade2TV-XR
Arcade2TV-XR
X-Force Haptics Kit (Pre-order shipping in November)
X-Force Haptics Kit (Pre-orders Now)
Recents Games Announcements:
Skate: hands-on report – PlayStation.Blog
https://blog.playstation.com/2025/08/27/skate-hands-on-report/
Screamer – Hands-On Preview
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2486820/Sonic_Racing_CrossWorlds/
5. Main Topics & Hot Takes
September is the gaming industry’s version of a flashy grand opening—big titles drop, hype is high, and prices are ridiculously inflated. But here’s the truth: if you buy games now, you’re basically paying a premium to be a beta tester. Within weeks, those same games are slashed in price, patched to fix launch bugs, and bundled with bonus content you didn’t get.
Let’s look at some September 2024 releases and how they aged like milk in the sun:
These aren’t obscure titles—they’re flagship releases. And yet, within 6–12 months, they’re half off or bundled in seasonal sales. That’s not depreciation, that’s planned obsolescence.
💡 Pro Tip: Wait for Black Friday, holiday bundles, or even Game Pass/PS Plus rotations. You’ll get the same game, minus the bugs, and with bonus content—at a fraction of the cost.
Unless you’re streaming gameplay for clout or writing reviews, buying games in September is like buying Halloween candy in August: overpriced and premature. Let the hype cool, and your wallet will thank you.
If you’re tempted to buy these shiny new titles this month, hold your horses. Many of them are prime candidates for steep discounts by Black Friday or even Halloween. Here’s a curated list of September 2025 releases that are likely to drop in price fast—based on genre trends, publisher history, and past performance:
Final Stories
Chuck E. Cheese Get’s Busted
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chuck-e-cheese-arrest-bodycam-video-rcna228111
Evercade’s Next Two Carts Feature Activision And Llamasoft, And You Can Pre-Order Them Now
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/08/evercades-next-two-carts-feature-activision-and-llamasoft-and-you-can-pre-order-them-now
Gamer Snacks
What’s New
Blue Moon Pie
Fanta – Halloween themed Cans
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KFC jelly beans are coming in 2026
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KFC just pickled their entire menu
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Outro
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