<p></p><p>Welcome back to <strong>After Hours Arcade</strong>, where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮</p><p>This week, we’re breaking down some of the <strong>biggest gaming headlines</strong> you need to know:</p><p>🟥 Nintendo acquires Bandai Namco’s Singapore studio<br>🎨 A Japanese studio bans GenAI art in interviews<br>🦔 A mysterious Sonic the Hedgehog movie spin-off is in the works<br>💻 Steam Machine price estimates hit around $700<br>🎶 Nintendo locks Metroid Prime 4 music behind a paywall?!</p><p>We give our honest reactions, industry insight, and gamer-first takes on what all of this means for the future of gaming.</p><p>📅 <strong>Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST on Twitch</strong><br>▶️ twitch.tv/afterhoursarcade</p><p>🎧 Prefer audio?<br>Listen on podcast platforms by searching <strong>After Hours Arcade</strong></p><p>💬 Join the conversation:<br>What story surprised you the most this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments!</p><p></p>