Episode 96: Nintendo Switch 2 Tariffs Cave-In? Daredevil S1 Review & Gitaroo Man Roast

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In Episode 96 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips tackle the hot topic of Nintendo Switch 2's $499 price point, calling it a tariffs cave-in amid backlash. They roast critics while unpacking the economics of chip shortages and China-U.S. trade drama.

The gaming news rundown includes:

• Assassin’s Creed Shadows top U.S. sales (but missing global data)
• Division 2's bizarre late DLC drop
• Godzilla Minus One sequel teased
• Marvel Rivals' swimsuit skin controversy
• Diablo 4 x Berserk crossover, hyping fans of dark fantasy

The Daredevil Born Again Season 1 review earns a 9/10 from both hosts (SPOILERS!). They praise Punisher (Jon Bernthal), Kingpin (Vincent D'Onofrio), and grounded themes that contrast Marvel’s usual multiverse chaos. They loved the dark tone, strong character arcs, and raw action—especially Frank Castle’s brutal justice. The only complaint? A rushed Muse arc. The hosts want a Punisher spin-off next.

In the Disgruntled Gamer Rant, they rip into China’s propaganda and tariff threats, predicting America wins via Nvidia/TSMC dominance and calling out gaming’s reliance on international manufacturing.

The Top 10 Middle-Aged Gamer Memories list is pure nostalgic chaos: renting cartridges, blowing dust into NES games, cheat code books, Toys "R" Us slips, cheat discs, LAN parties, and failed consoles. Lots of laughs as they relive what only 80s/90s gamers truly get.

Random Game Roulette lands on Gitaroo Man (PS2/PSP)—a cult rhythm-action title with anime flair, J-pop insanity, and magical guitar battles. Despite IGN’s 8.5/10, the hosts roast its weirdness, dated controls, and “so bad it’s good” energy.

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