DMG Gaming Podcast
Welcome to "Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers" Gaming Podcast where lifelong best friends Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive deep into the world of video games. Join us as we explore everything from the latest releases to nostalgic retro games, offering insightful reviews, and engaging discussions. With 20 years of friendship fueling our banter, DMG isn't just about games—it's about sharing a passion with a touch of humor and plenty of opinions. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just dipping your toes into the gaming world, there's something here for everyone. Tune in and game on with DMG!
DMG Gaming Podcast
Episode 99: The Rise of “MID” Gaming – Are AAA Games Just Average Now?
🎮 Why does everything feel… mid? In Episode 99 of the Disgruntled Middle-Aged Gamers Podcast, Grant Roland and Ed Phillips tackle the rise of “MID” gaming—those overhyped, overpriced AAA titles that launch with huge budgets but land with a shrug.
From shallow gameplay loops and recycled formulas to live-service burnout and lazy sequels, we ask: Has gaming lost its edge, or have gamers just wised up?
🎙️ In This Episode:
- 🧠 What is “mid” gaming? Why the term is everywhere
- 💸 AAA games with billion-dollar budgets and C-tier effort
- 🔁 Copy-paste game design – Is innovation dead?
- 🔥 Our picks for the most “mid” games of the past 5 years
- ⚖️ Can indies and AA studios save gaming from creative collapse?
🔥 Highlights:
- Why marketing is now more polished than the games themselves
- From Skull and Bones to Redfall – how the mighty fall flat
- What “mid” means to casual vs hardcore gamers
- Our vision for what studios should focus on in 2025 and beyond
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