Paying Too Much for Cable The TouchArcade Show #551

Published: March 18, 2023, 1:30 a.m.

In this week\u2019s episode of The TouchArcade Show we talk about the new Playdate on-device app store called Catalog, and that leads to a discussion on game pricing in general and the current state of devalued software. We then dip into some talk about cord-cutting, which I recently helped my parents do, and how the state of streaming services is starting to feel like it\u2019s just turning right back into the cable services we were all so anxious to get rid of. We then talk about the Steam Deck\u2019s first anniversary, WaterField\u2019s lovely new gaming cases, the 3DS eShop closure, and the current buzz around smartphone photography and the tricks that it pulls.\nDon\u2019t forget to shoot us emails with any questions, feedback, or anything else relevant or irrelevant to podcast@toucharcade.com. We read \u2019em all, and love decoding messages written entirely in emoji. As always, you can listen to us with the links below\u2026 And if you like what you hear, please subscribe and/or drop us a review in iTunes. Much appreciated!\nAs a companion to this audio podcast, we also do a video version of the same show that is exclusive to Patreon which allows you to see us playing the games we\u2019re talking about. Backers can view the most recent video episodes of the TouchArcade show by clicking here. Be sure you\u2019re logged in to see the latest content. For everyone else who is curious, you can check out our public patreon posts to see older episodes of the video podcast. If you like what you see, consider becoming a TouchArcade Patreon backer.\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\tStitcher: The TouchArcade Show via Stitcher Radio for Podcasts \n\t\tRSS Feed: The TouchArcade Show\n\t\t\n\t\tDirect Link: TouchArcadeShow-551.mp3\n\t\t\nShow Notes:\n\nHuge Playdate Update Today Brings Catalog, the New On-Device App Store, and Lots of New Games\nThe Best Nintendo 3DS eShop Sales to Buy Before It\xe2\u20ac\u2122s Too Late\nValve Is Celebrating the Steam Deck\xe2\u20ac\u2122s Birthday With Its First Ever Discount and New Startup Movies\nWaterField Unveils Stylish New Magnetic Gaming Cases for Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Playdate, and Analogue Pocket