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8-Bit Eric

Hey guys I am 8-Bit Eric! Welcome to my channel! I enjoy playing retro games, mostly NES and SNES. I also have become an avid collector in recent years, collecting a huge variety of games. I am also a fan of movies, music and old school action figures, toys, books and more. I am a big fan of anything from my nostalgic years, pro wrestling and more. I enjoy making videos, and try to be myself as much as possible.. even if it includes a huge number of f’bombs. Thanks to all who check them out! There is a variety of nerd/geek culture content covered here from gaming to movies, tv, and more! I make videos every single day so be sure to follow so you can get the latest Nintendo Switch, Xbox and Playstation reviews, retro gaming reviews, and all sorts of geek related videos sent your way.

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September 17 · 15 min· Video
Sony Proved Why I’m Skipping the PS6
Sony’s digital-only PlayStation future is becoming a reality. With new physical PlayStation games ending in January 2028, this is why I’m prepared to skip the PS6. The proposed $7.85 million Sony PlayStation settlement has also renewed concerns about PlayStation Store pricing, digital game ownership and consumer choice. The antitrust lawsuit alleged that Sony reduced competition by blocking third-party retailers from selling codes for individual digital PlayStation games, causing customers to pay more. Sony denies wrongdoing, and the court has not ruled that Sony violated antitrust law. The proposed settlement still requires final approval at a hearing scheduled for October 15, 2026. But the settlement money isn’t the biggest issue. Sony has already eliminated competing digital codes for individual PlayStation games. Beginning in January 2028, new PlayStation releases will no longer be produced on physical discs. That combination could leave the PlayStation Store as the only place to purchase every new game for a future PlayStation console. No new physical copies. No new used copies. No competing digital storefronts. No shopping around for a better price. I’m not against digital games. I’m against an all-digital gaming future that removes physical ownership, price competition and consumer choice. Sony has not officially revealed the PlayStation 6 or confirmed whether the PS6 will include a disc drive. However, with new physical PlayStation releases ending in 2028, Sony’s direction is clear. Would you buy a PS6 if every new game had to be purchased through the PlayStation Store? Let me know in the comments. Official PSN Digital Games Settlement information: https://psndigitalgamessettlement.com/ Subscribe to 8-Bit Eric for honest gaming commentary, consumer advocacy and coverage of PlayStation, PS6, Xbox, Nintendo, physical games and digital ownership. #PlayStation #PS6 #PhysicalGames
September 17 · 15 min· Video
Sony Is Killing Physical Games—But Selling THIS!
Sony is ending production of new physical PlayStation games in 2028—but now it wants fans to spend $180 on a LEGO PlayStation featuring an opening disc tray. When I first saw the LEGO PlayStation, I thought it looked incredible. Then I realized how insulting the timing was. Sony is monetizing nostalgia for an era when PlayStation games were physical, retailers competed for our business, and buying a game gave us something we could actually hold, trade, lend, resell, and preserve. Now Sony is removing that choice while using the original PlayStation’s disc tray as one of the main selling points for an expensive collectible. Apparently, Sony still loves physical PlayStation—as long as the disc is fake and Sony can sell your childhood back to you for $180. In this video, I discuss: • Sony ending new physical PlayStation disc production in January 2028 • Why the LEGO PlayStation’s disc tray feels like a slap in the face • Sony’s growing control over digital game pricing and ownership • Why “Buy Now” doesn’t necessarily mean you own your games • The continued “No disc, no buy” backlash • Why physical and digital games should continue to coexist The LEGO PlayStation looks cool—but does it feel different knowing Sony is preparing to abandon physical games? Let me know what you think below. #PlayStation #Sony #PhysicalGames
September 17 · 16 min· Video
Sony Gave Xbox the Game PlayStation DESPERATELY Needed
PlayStation canceled Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT—and Xbox stepped in to save it. Sony originally encouraged Kojima to return to action espionage, promoted PHYSINT as a major PlayStation project, and promised its full support. Then Kojima Productions unexpectedly received notice that PlayStation was canceling the game, forcing Kojima to spend three months searching for a new publisher. Now Xbox Game Studios will publish PHYSINT and expand its relationship with Kojima Productions beyond OD into film and television. This is a massive Xbox win and one of PlayStation’s biggest self-inflicted losses this generation. Sony spent years chasing live-service games while closing studios, canceling projects, reducing physical ownership, and weakening the identity that made PlayStation successful. If PlayStation won’t fight for Hideo Kojima’s return to the genre that created Metal Gear Solid, what exactly does modern PlayStation stand for? Subscribe for honest gaming news, consumer advocacy, and commentary that calls out Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo when they deserve it. #PlayStation #Xbox #HideoKojima
September 17 · 17 min· Video
ReviewTechUSA Just Turned Gaming Into Political SLOP
ReviewTechUSA says Donald Trump is “absolutely ruining video games” because of the White House gaming memes involving Pokémon, Halo, Call of Duty, Animal Crossing, and Tetris. But Rich’s video quickly stops being about gaming and becomes a political meltdown about Iran, farmers, Medicaid, grocery prices, Jimmy Kimmel, and the midterms. He never proves how Donald Trump is actually ruining video games. In this response, I break down ReviewTechUSA’s hypocrisy, his dependence on one heavily editorialized Kotaku article, his claims about stolen gaming IP, and the White House arcade games—including the controversial “Build the Wall” Tetris game. This isn’t a debate about whether you support Trump. This is about ReviewTechUSA using video games to bait his audience into political outrage while behaving exactly like the grifters he constantly attacks. Rich used a dishonest gaming title, presented speculation as fact, insulted viewers who might disagree with him, and monetized the outrage. ReviewTechUSA didn’t expose the grift. ReviewTechUSA became the grift. Original ReviewTechUSA video: • Face It, Donald Trump Is Absolutely Ruinin... What do you think? Are political gaming memes really “ruining video games,” or did ReviewTechUSA completely lose the plot? Subscribe for honest gaming commentary covering PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, physical games, game preservation, consumer ownership, and the biggest problems affecting gamers. #ReviewTechUSA #rtustreams #GamingNews #VideoGames
September 17 · 18 min· Video
DreamcastGuy’s Ocarina of Time Take Is EMBARRASSING
DreamcastGuy called The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake ugly, lazy and pointless. I think he is dead wrong, and Nintendo’s first gameplay reveal gives us plenty of evidence. The Ocarina of Time remake features rebuilt visuals, manual jumping, sprinting, free camera control, expanded dialogue, fully voiced cutscenes, a changing Castle Town and several modern gameplay improvements. Nintendo may be preserving the original story and structure, but that doesn’t make this a one-to-one remaster. As someone who considers Ocarina of Time my favorite game ever made, this is exactly what I wanted: a modern remake that doesn’t erase the identity of the original. We’ve also spent nearly a decade with the Breath of the Wild visual style across multiple Zelda games. This remake finally shows us another side of Hyrule, and its success could prove that traditional Zelda still deserves a future alongside Nintendo’s open-world games. Do you agree with DreamcastGuy, or is Nintendo handling this remake the right way? #Zelda #OcarinaOfTime #NintendoSwitch2
September 17 · 19 min· Video
Square Enix Had ONE JOB… Put the Game on the Disc
Square Enix spent seven years selling fans a physical FF7 trilogy—then made Final Fantasy VII Revelation incomplete on disc. Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth both shipped across multiple discs and preserved playable launch versions. Revelation’s PS5 and Xbox physical copies require an internet connection and additional downloaded game data before they can be played. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is a game-key card requiring at least 130GB of available storage. That would already be disappointing, but Square Enix is also selling a $99.99 Physical Deluxe Edition and a $349.99 Collector’s Edition. There’s room for a statue, steelbook, art book, soundtrack, and promotional card—but apparently not enough discs to preserve the complete playable game. This isn’t about hating digital games. It’s about giving customers a real choice and protecting game ownership and preservation. Remake did it. Rebirth did it. There is still time for Revelation to get it right. Does the mandatory download change whether you’ll buy Final Fantasy VII Revelation physically? Let me know below. SOURCES: Square Enix — Final Fantasy VII Revelation editions: https://www.square-enix.com/ffvii/en-... Square Enix — Final Fantasy VII Revelation announcement: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_... DoesItPlay? — Final Fantasy VII Remake offline testing: https://www.doesitplay.org/game/Final... #FinalFantasyVII #FF7Revelation #PhysicalGames
September 6 · 2 min· Video
Sony Deserves This “NO DISC NO BUY” Backlash
Sony is killing physical PlayStation games beginning in 2028—and fans flooded State of Play with “NO DISC NO BUY.” This isn’t about hating digital games. It’s about ownership, resale, lending, game preservation and consumer choice. You want digital? Buy digital. You want physical? Buy physical. KEEP BOTH. Watch the full video: [ADD LINK] #PlayStation #NoDiscNoBuy #PhysicalGames Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FicvQlot8Bo
September 5 · 16 min· Video
Sony Is Getting DESTROYED for Killing Physical Games
Sony is getting destroyed for killing physical games after PlayStation fans flooded State of Play with one message: NO DISC NO BUY. Sony officially plans to end PlayStation physical game production for all new releases beginning in January 2028, pushing the platform toward a digital-only future. Gamers aren’t letting the controversy disappear—and the backlash against Sony’s physical games decision is getting louder. During PlayStation’s latest State of Play, the YouTube and Twitch chats were overwhelmed with demands to save physical media. This isn’t about hating digital games. It’s about game ownership, consumer rights, used games, lending, resale, game preservation and having the freedom to choose how we buy PlayStation games. Sony’s own Terms of Service states that PlayStation Store customers purchase a personal license and “do not own the product.” Now Sony wants to eliminate the physical alternative and place every new PlayStation release inside an ecosystem it controls. You want digital games? Buy digital. You want physical games? Buy physical. KEEP BOTH. In this video, we examine the NO DISC NO BUY movement, the massive PlayStation State of Play backlash, Sony ending physical games in 2028, the truth about offline disc playability and why a digital-only PlayStation future could hurt every customer—not just physical game collectors. Subscribe for gaming news, PlayStation news, consumer advocacy and honest coverage of Sony, Xbox, Nintendo and the video game industry. SOURCES: Sony’s official physical-disc announcement: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/ PlayStation Terms of Service: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-service/ DoesItPlay physical-game testing: https://www.doesitplay.org/ State of Play backlash: https://kotaku.com/fans-flood-playstation-state-of-play-chat-with-calls-for-destiny-3-and-no-disc-no-buy-2000730851 Eurogamer: https://x.com/eurogamer/status/2095513978956882065 #PlayStation #NoDiscNoBuy #PhysicalGames Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TFZo7lgvgA
September 4 · 2 min· Video
Sony Says BUY Doesn’t Mean You Own It!
Sony is arguing that “reasonable consumers” understand that buying a digital PlayStation game does NOT mean they actually own it. But if the PlayStation Store says BUY NOW, takes your money, and puts the game in your library… what exactly are you buying? This is why digital ownership, physical games, game preservation, and consumer rights matter more than ever as PlayStation moves toward an increasingly digital future. Do you think BUY should actually mean ownership? Subscribe for more PlayStation news, gaming industry commentary, consumer advocacy, and physical media coverage. #PlayStation #Sony #GamingNews #PS5 Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVSM_TqjwIc
September 3 · 18 min· Video
Sony Is Treating Gamers Like Complete Idiots
Sony says “reasonable consumers” understand that buying a digital PlayStation game does NOT mean they actually own it. So why does the PlayStation Store still say BUY NOW and CONFIRM PURCHASE? Sony is facing a class-action lawsuit over digital game ownership and the language used on the PlayStation Store. In court, Sony argues that digital PlayStation games are licensed rather than sold — and that consumers should reasonably understand the difference. That argument comes at the worst possible time. PlayStation is already facing major backlash over the future of physical games, an increasingly digital PS6 ecosystem, game preservation, digital licenses, PlayStation Plus, and what consumers actually own after spending $70 or $80 on a game. If Sony wants gamers to rely more heavily on the PlayStation Store, then consumers deserve CLEAR answers about what happens to their digital libraries. Can your games be taken away? What happens when a game is delisted? What happens if licensing agreements expire? What rights do you actually have after clicking BUY? And if digital games aren't ownership, why shouldn't physical games remain an option? We also discuss Sony's new customer anti-harassment policy, the separate $7.85 million PlayStation antitrust settlement, Sony's growing focus on recurring digital revenue, and Xbox's new Disc-to-Digital program that attempts to combine physical ownership with digital convenience. I'm done pretending this is just the unavoidable future of gaming. Digital games are convenient. I buy digital games. The issue is CHOICE. Physical and digital games should be able to coexist, and gamers should know exactly what they're paying for before handing these companies their money. If Sony believes “reasonable consumers” understand what BUY really means, then this reasonable consumer understands something too: My wallet is closed. 👍 LIKE if you believe gamers deserve stronger ownership rights. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more gaming news, PlayStation news, Xbox news, consumer advocacy, physical media coverage and honest gaming industry commentary. We are closing in on 100,000 subscribers. If you're tired of watching gaming companies take more control while consumers get fewer choices, join us. #PlayStation #Sony #GamingNews Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtJQVO9QcAA
September 2 · 2 min· Video
PlayStation’s Physical Game Problem Just Got Worse
Sony’s digital-only PlayStation strategy may be backfiring. With physical game backlash refusing to die, Xbox pushing Disc-to-Digital and game preservation, and new Gamescom rumors claiming Sony could be reconsidering its plans, physical games have suddenly become a major competitive issue. Sony has NOT officially reversed its 2028 physical game decision, and the latest Gamescom reports remain unverified. But if Xbox keeps supporting physical games while PlayStation moves digital-only, Sony may have handed Microsoft a massive advantage. I’m not anti-digital. Buy digital if you want. Buy physical if you want. Just don’t take the choice away. Would physical game support change whether you buy the next PlayStation or Xbox? #PlayStation #PS5 #PhysicalGames #Xbox #GamingNews Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V14yykIcrG8
September 1 · 13 min· Video
Sony Tried To Kill Physical Games It BACKFIRED!
Sony’s push toward a digital-only PlayStation future may be creating a much bigger problem than expected. With physical game backlash refusing to die, Xbox leaning into game preservation, and new Gamescom rumors claiming Sony could be reconsidering its strategy, the fight over physical games just got a lot more interesting. Sony has not officially reversed its plan to end physical production for new PlayStation games beginning in 2028, and the latest claims coming out of Gamescom remain unverified. But reports of publisher frustration, Microsoft’s new Xbox Disc-to-Digital program, and speculation surrounding the next Xbox are putting even more pressure on PlayStation’s physical media decision. In this video, I break down why Sony’s digital-only strategy may be backfiring, what the latest PlayStation physical games rumors actually say, why Xbox suddenly has a huge opportunity, and whether the ongoing NO DISC, NO BUY backlash is having more impact than Sony expected. I’m not anti-digital gaming. Buy digital if you want. Buy physical if you want. The problem is taking that choice away. Sony hasn’t backed down yet. But if Xbox keeps supporting physical games while PlayStation moves toward digital-only, Sony may have handed its biggest competitor exactly the opening it needed. Would physical game support actually change whether you buy the next PlayStation or Xbox? Subscribe for more PlayStation news, PS5 news, PS6 news, Xbox news, physical media, game preservation, gaming industry commentary, and consumer-focused gaming coverage. #PlayStation #PS5 #PhysicalGames Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYMqpVRCMjA
August 30 · 2 min· Video
CyberLeek LOST BADLY After GTA 6 Reveal 💀
CyberLeek spent days leaking GTA 6 footage, hyping spoilers, pushing the CYBERLEEK memecoin and claiming GTA 6 was “not ready at all.” Then Rockstar dropped the official GTA 6 Extended Look. The difference was ridiculous. The official gameplay showed a much more polished Vice City with detailed NPCs, dense traffic, interiors, destruction, vehicle physics, Jason and Lucia gameplay, activities and combat. Those leaked GTA 6 clips suddenly looked exactly like what they were: unfinished development footage. You can still criticize Rockstar, GTA 6 pricing, digital ownership and anti-consumer decisions while admitting one thing: CyberLeek lost badly. Subscribe for GTA 6 news, PlayStation news and gaming industry commentary. #GTA6 #GTAVI #CyberLeek #RockstarGames #Shorts Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG2RRWPYHF0
August 29 · 22 min· Video
CyberLeek LOST BADLY After GTA 6 Reveal
CyberLeek spent days leaking GTA 6 footage, hyping up spoilers, pushing his CYBERLEEK memecoin and claiming GTA 6 was “not ready at all.” Then Rockstar finally dropped the official GTA 6 Extended Look, and the difference was ridiculous. The official GTA 6 gameplay showed a much more polished Vice City, detailed NPCs, dense traffic, interiors, environmental destruction, Jason and Lucia gameplay, vehicle physics, activities, combat and more. Suddenly, a lot of those unfinished GTA 6 leaks looked exactly like what they were: early development footage that was never meant to represent the finished game. In this video, I break down why CyberLeek’s GTA 6 campaign completely backfired, the crypto and trading-volume controversy surrounding the leaks, the bizarre Rockstar protest involving actual leeks, and why criticizing CyberLeek does NOT mean blindly defending Rockstar. I’m still against an all-digital future. I still want physical games and consumer choice. But Rockstar potentially releasing one game digitally first is not the same thing as Sony potentially removing physical options across an entire PlayStation platform. You can criticize GTA 6 pricing, digital ownership and Rockstar while also admitting one obvious thing: GTA 6 looks incredible, and CyberLeek lost badly. Subscribe for GTA 6 news, PlayStation news, gaming industry commentary and consumer-focused gaming discussion. #GTA6 #GTAVI #RockstarGames #cyberleek Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIE51YrwMoY
August 28 · 2 min· Video
You’re TOO BROKE for GTA 6?! Seriously?!
Colin Moriarty says gamers who can’t afford $80 for GTA 6 should “get a new hobby.” I already bought GTA 6 and I’m excited to play it, but telling gamers they’re basically too broke for the hobby because they question an $80 game is completely out of touch. Consumers are allowed to question higher game prices, digital licensing, physical ownership and whether $80 games should become the new standard. Would you pay $80 for GTA 6? #GTA6 #GTAVI #ColinMoriarty #PlayStation #GamingNews #Gaming #RockstarGames #GTA Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VZSpw-zDdk
August 27 · 26 min· Video
Can’t Afford $80 GTA 6? Then GET OUT Of Gaming?!
Colin Moriarty says if you can’t afford the $80 price for GTA 6, you should “get a new hobby.” That’s not defending GTA 6 — that’s talking down to the gamers who actually pay for this industry. I already bought GTA 6 and I’m excited as hell to play it. But being able to afford an $80 game and believing an $80 game is worth the money are two completely different things. In this video, I call out Colin Moriarty’s GTA 6 take and explain why telling gamers to leave the hobby over the price of Grand Theft Auto VI is so ridiculously out of touch. This conversation is also much bigger than one comment. Gamers are watching AAA game prices rise, premium editions climb past $100, physical media disappear, digital licensing become more common, and consumer ownership continue to change. GTA 6 could absolutely end up being worth every penny of its $79.99 price — but Rockstar still has to earn that money. Consumers are allowed to question value. You can love GTA 6 and still question $80 games. You can afford GTA 6 and still decide it isn’t worth $80. You can wait for a sale and still be a gamer. And you definitely don’t need somebody in gaming media deciding whether your bank account qualifies you for the hobby. So what do YOU think? Is GTA 6 worth $80? Is GTA 6 the rare game that can justify a higher price, or will its success help make $80 the new standard for AAA games? And was Colin Moriarty completely out of line telling gamers who can’t afford it to find another hobby? Let me know in the comments. Subscribe for more GTA 6 news, PlayStation news, gaming industry commentary, consumer advocacy, physical game discussion, digital ownership news and honest takes on the decisions affecting gamers. #GTA6 #GTAVI #Gaming Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOwRtx6MM1Y
August 25 · 2 min· Video
PlayStation Says You DON'T Own Your Games
PlayStation users are furious after Sony's Terms of Service reminded gamers that digital games are “licensed to you, not sold.” The timing couldn't be worse. The #PSBlackout is already underway as gamers protest Sony's move away from physical PlayStation games and raise concerns about game ownership, preservation and an all-digital future. Digital games aren't the problem. Taking away your choice is. Would you buy a completely digital PlayStation? #PlayStation #PS5 #PSBlackout Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAqYXIbb9lM
August 25 · 23 min· Video
PlayStation Just Pissed EVERYONE OFF Again
PlayStation just triggered another massive backlash after Sony reminded users that digital games are “licensed to you, not sold.” The timing couldn't be worse as the #PSBlackout protest is already underway over Sony's move away from physical PlayStation games. Gamers are now digging through Sony's PlayStation Terms of Service and asking serious questions about digital game ownership, account access, DRM, game preservation, and what an all-digital PlayStation future actually means for consumers. In this video, I break down why PlayStation fans are angry, what Sony's EULA actually says, why the timing of these emails matters, and why removing physical games while pushing consumers deeper into digital licenses is creating a major trust problem for Sony. Digital games aren't the problem. Taking away consumer choice is. Would you still buy a future PlayStation console if physical games disappeared completely? Subscribe for more PlayStation news, gaming industry commentary, consumer advocacy, physical game preservation, and honest takes on Sony, Xbox and Nintendo. #PlayStation #PS5 #PSBlackout Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq4LqymuNmE
August 22 · 2 min· Video
Why Should I Care About PS6 After THIS?!
Sony spent years chasing PlayStation live-service games, and now Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being reworked while Horizon 3 remains years away. So why should I be excited about PS6 when Sony still hasn't convinced me it got everything it could out of PS5? Concord. Marathon. The Last of Us Online. Horizon Hunters Gathering. I'm not against multiplayer or live-service games. I'm against Sony sacrificing time, franchises and consumer choice trying to chase the next forever game. Did Sony waste too much of the PS5 generation chasing live service? #PS6 #PlayStation #PS5 Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48dseBRjJ8c
August 21 · 21 min· Video
PlayStation Somehow Made Things EVEN Worse...
PlayStation's live-service strategy just took another hit. Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being reworked after negative playtest feedback while Horizon 3 remains years away. After Concord, Marathon, canceled PlayStation projects and years of chasing live-service games, Sony has me seriously questioning the PS5 generation and why I should care about PS6. In this video, I go off on Sony's obsession with live-service games and what I think it has cost PlayStation this generation. Horizon Hunters Gathering is the latest example. Instead of Horizon 3 being the priority, most of Guerrilla Games reportedly spent years focused on this multiplayer project, only for Sony to now rethink the live-service direction. Then there's Concord. Marathon. The canceled Last of Us Online project. Other PlayStation live-service games that were canceled or reworked. All while longtime PlayStation franchises sit unused and PS5 owners continue waiting for the kind of first-party exclusives that once defined the brand. And that's where my bigger problem with Sony comes in. I'm not anti-multiplayer. I'm not anti-digital. I'm not automatically against live-service games. I'm against companies chasing recurring revenue at the expense of consumer choice and the games their existing audience actually wants. With Sony pushing harder toward digital gaming and people already talking about PlayStation 6, I think it's fair to ask: Why should gamers rush to buy a PS6 when Sony still hasn't convinced everyone that it got everything it could out of the PS5 generation? We talk about: • Horizon Hunters Gathering • Horizon 3 • Sony's PlayStation live-service strategy • Concord • Marathon and Bungie • The Last of Us Online • PS5 exclusives • Sony's abandoned PlayStation franchises • Physical vs digital games • Consumer ownership • PS6 and the future of PlayStation Did Sony waste too much of the PS5 generation chasing live-service games? Let me know below. Subscribe for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and gaming industry commentary from a consumer-first perspective. #PlayStation #PS5 #HorizonHuntersGathering Explore more hot gaming news and reviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlP6Cs_1hZpx9pDiSSESb8CGrpJ_XCr-I 🎮 DISCLAIMER: This video contains opinions and humor based on publicly available information. It is not intended to harass or defame anyone. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSxLDHfK2yzL7jhCJWG7EPg/join Follow Me on Social Media: ► Twitter: http://twitter.com/8biteric ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/8biteric/ ► Facebook: http://facebook.com/the8bitericshow ► Tumblr: https://8biteric.tumblr.com/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/8BitEric/ ► Discord: https://discord.gg/mEH2KBs Watch My Content: ► YouTube: http://bit.ly/1SujXqu ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/8bit_eric ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8biteric ► Bitchute: https://bit.ly/33m4IjK ► Odysee: https://bit.ly/2SeFVHM ► Rumble: https://bit.ly/3D1S2Au Support the Channel: ► Patreon: http://bit.ly/1XrXsXI ► Become a YouTube Channel Member: https://bit.ly/3DFKJwx ► Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.Twitch.tv/subs/8bit_eric ► Buy Merch: bit.ly/2LiDUbf ► Donate: https://bit.ly/3BEUNUI For Business Inquiries: ► Email: 8bitericshow@gmail.com ► PO Box: 8-Bit Eric, 9155 Schaefer Rd #1404, Converse, TX 78109 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qbUYQ6hM6A

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