Episode Details

This week on Nerfed, we tackle the sobering reality of the U.S. console market as Circana analyst Mat Piscatella warns of a hardware slump not seen in decades. While the Nintendo Switch 2 remains a lone bright spot, Xbox and PlayStation are seeing double-digit declines as hardware prices continue to climb. We also break down the heartbreak of Ubisoft closing RedLynx, the studio behind the legendary Trials series, and the political stance keeping House House’s Big Walk off Microsoft’s platforms. For the players, we look at the launch of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse and its punishing trophy list, Bethesda’s latest attempt to fix Oblivion on Switch 2, and the fan fury over Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds moving to an all-paid DLC model. Finally, we preview the road to Phantom Blade Zero as it prepares to face off against the year’s biggest titans.

Topics Covered

• 📉 Market Freefall: Analyzing the 33% drop in Xbox sales and the precarious state of console hardware.
• 🏰 Belmont’s Return: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launches with a Platinum trophy that demands absolute perfection.
• 🛠️ Bethesda Fixes: Oblivion Remastered on Switch 2 gets a corrective patch after a disastrous September update.
• 🏎️ Sonic Monetization: Fans react to the news that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year 2 will feature zero free content.
• ⚔️ Phantom Blade Zero: A look at the new Blood-Steel Form and the high stakes of its upcoming October 29 launch.

• (00:01) - Introduction
• (11:22) - Conclusion