I Hope It Does Something Good
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In this episode of Impossible Coin, hosts Brian Cartwright, Rocky Hardy, and Tegan Severset dive into the deteriorating state of the video game industry, criticizing platform holders like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo for prioritizing profit over innovation and accessibility. They express outrage over Sony's $900 PS5 Pro and $250 PlayStation Portal, mocking the idea that these devices are for 'dadcore' experiences and questioning the absurdity of consoles that can't even keep chicken warm. The hosts lament the decline of diverse, experimental game development, with Sony and Microsoft now focused on cinematic, emotionally manipulative 'fatherhood simulators' and AI-driven content. They highlight Nintendo's struggles with pricing, digital-only releases, and the lack of compelling new games for the Switch 2, while celebrating indie gems like Funny Raccoon Game and Slay the Spire as the last bastions of creativity. Amid the cynicism, they find joy in quirky, low-stakes games and community-driven experiences, ultimately urging listeners to reject exploitative trends and support games that bring genuine fun and connection.
Avoid buying overpriced consoles like the $900 PS5 Pro—your money won't buy you love or better games.
Indie developers are now the only ones pushing creative 3D platformers; major publishers have abandoned the genre.
Digital-only game keys and physical pricing disparities hurt collectors and long-term game preservation.
Games like Slay the Spire and Funny Raccoon Game thrive because they’re fun, accessible, and community-driven.
The future of gaming may lie in low-cost, weird, and nostalgic experiences—not billion-dollar AAA titles.
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Welcome to the Chaos: Flying by the Seat of Our Pants
The hosts kick off the episode with chaotic energy, joking about flying by their trousers and setting the tone for a rant-filled, emotionally charged discussion about the current state of video games. They introduce the theme: the industry is spiraling into absurdity.
Sony’s $900 PS5 Pro: A Dadcore Nightmare
“For $900, it's got to do mousy keyboard tasks. It has to do mousy keyboard tasks. Like I have to bring my grown up problems to the device.”
The Death of Innovation: From Loco Roco to Corridor Movies
“The only things that Sony publishes right now, which are not actually dad core, are like Horizon. And the problem with Horizon is that you can't relate to it because you're not a ginger woman.”
Microsoft’s Transparency Campaign: A False Flag?
The hosts examine Microsoft’s sudden shift to transparency under Asha Sharma, questioning whether it’s genuine or just a PR move. They mock her lack of Xbox experience and the irony of a console chief trying to prove gamer credibility.
Nintendo’s Switch 2: Pricey, Underwhelming, and Overhyped
“I don't think people are gonna pay $70 for the fucking Yoshi game, man. It's not gonna be me.”
“I hope it does something good, man. Because otherwise, why do others? What's it for?”
“For $900, it's got to do mousy keyboard tasks. It has to do mousy keyboard tasks. Like I have to bring my grown up problems to the device.”
“I don't think people are gonna pay $70 for the fucking Yoshi game, man. It's not gonna be me.”
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Slay the Spire
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PlayStation Portal
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Funny Raccoon Game
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Splatoon
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Retro Rewind
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