A Gaming Podcast Episode 114

RAM prices are rising fast, and the impact on gaming could be far bigger than most players realize.

In this episode of A Gaming Podcast, we break down why increasing RAM costs could quietly reshape the video game industry in 2026 and beyond. From game development budgets and PC hardware requirements to console pricing and performance compromises, this is a problem that affects players, developers, and publishers alike.

We discuss how higher memory costs influence game optimization, system requirements, and the growing divide between high-end hardware and the average gamer. Are developers being forced to scale back ambition? Will PC gaming become less accessible? And could this shift push studios to change how games are designed moving forward?

This is a conversation about the future of gaming, the economic pressures behind the scenes, and what it means for the games we love.

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0:00 Intro
9:20 RAM prices are hurting the industry
52:59 Will Phil Spencer Show up on Nintendo's Next Direct?