Podcast 297 - Do Gaming Stereotypes Actually Reflect Reality?

We fire off and list a bunch of age-old, common, yet popular gaming stereotypes and discuss whether they are outdated, half-true, or no longer stand the test of time, as we compare them against some intriguing, modern day facts --- right after we reveal the Indie game of the week, react to the latest gaming news stories and share the games we're currently playing!

Level 857 Video Game Podcast Ep-297: Do Gaming Stereotypes Actually Reflect Reality?

00:00 - Intro

01:39 - Games Played Discussion

34:14 - Indie Game of the Week Spotlight - Disney Illusion Island

40:02 - Break: Game Giveaway Reminder

44:18 - Nintendo Switch 2 Specs Leak: Underwhelming Power But Potential Upsides https://www.cryptopolitan.com/nintendo-switch-2-specs-leak-underwhelming/

50:56 - Palworld Developer Says It’s Receiving Death Threats
https://insider-gaming.com/palworld-developer-says-its-receiving-death-threats/
https://insider-gaming.com/palworld-becomes-the-2nd-highest-played-paid-steam-game-ever/

58:31 - Xbox Developer Direct: All the News and Announcements
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/01/18/xbox-developer-direct-2024-recap/

1:18:06 - Do Gaming Stereotypes Hold True?

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