On this episode of After Hours Arcade, we break down some of the biggest gaming news from the week of 2/12/26. We talk about the latest State of Play, the buzz surrounding a God of War Trilogy Remake, and the upcoming Marathon Open Beta with added perks for PS Plus members.

Tune in for gaming talk, reactions, and weekly discussions from the Arcade crew. Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on Twitch, with replay and podcast versions available afterward.

Press START and welcome back to After Hours Arcade — where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮

In this week’s episode (Week of 1/22/26), the crew dives into some of the biggest conversations shaking up gaming and nerd culture right now. From major platform rule changes to wild console mods and industry leadership shifts, we’re breaking it all down with our usual real talk and community vibes.

• Valve rewrites Steam rules, requiring developers to disclose AI usage

• A modder builds the Nintendo PXbox 5 — a 3-in-1 console combining PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2

• A veteran manga editor claims fewer people are truly passionate about manga editing today

• Everything announced at Xbox Developer Direct 2026

• **Nintendo of America’s new president Devon Pritchard makes her first industry appearance

💬 As always, not every topic makes the show — but the discussions that do? Certified heat.

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After a short break for the holidays and MAGFest, After Hours Arcade is back in session! 🎮
This week, the crew dives into some of the wildest gaming stories making headlines right now. We break down the first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series, Prime Video’s surprise Fallout Shelter reality show announcement, and a developer choosing to voluntarily delete an AI-generated game.

We also talk about concerns from GOG over game preservation laws potentially leading to fewer games being made, and Rockstar jumping into the money game with $200+ GTA roleplay mod bundles on their new marketplace.

As always, we bring the news, the opinions, and the community conversation. Jump in the chat, share your thoughts, and press start with us—because this is After Hours Arcade, where gamers discuss gamer things. Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on Twitch, with replays available on podcast platforms.