<p>Press <strong>START</strong> and welcome back to <strong>After Hours Arcade</strong> — where gamers discuss gamer things 🎮</p><p>In this week’s episode (Week of <strong>1/22/26</strong>), the crew dives into some of the <strong>biggest conversations shaking up gaming and nerd culture right now</strong>. From major platform rule changes to wild console mods and industry leadership shifts, we’re breaking it all down with our usual real talk and community vibes.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Valve</strong> rewrites <strong>Steam</strong> rules, requiring developers to disclose AI usage</p></li><li><p>A modder builds the <em>Nintendo PXbox 5</em> — a 3-in-1 console combining PS5, Xbox Series X, and Switch 2</p></li><li><p>A veteran manga editor claims fewer people are truly passionate about manga editing today</p></li><li><p>Everything announced at <strong>Xbox Developer Direct 2026</strong></p></li><li><p>**Nintendo of America’s new president Devon Pritchard makes her first industry appearance</p></li></ul><p>💬 As always, not every topic makes the show — but the discussions that do? Certified heat.</p><p>📅 <strong>Live every Thursday at 8:30 PM EST</strong> on<br>👉 <strong>twitch.tv/afterhoursarcade</strong></p><p></p>