Bargain Bin Gaymers

What actually makes a game a bargain? Davey and Mitch are fresh off their appearance on 94.9's Checkpoint Gaming — Melbourne's LGBTQIA+ community radio show — and it got them thinking about the very roots of Bargain Bin Gaymers: gaming on a budget.

In this episode, the boys break down every tier of game bargain hunting, from full-price AAA releases to 95% off Steam sales, and debate whether the price tag actually reflects the value.

They dig into:
New release AAA pricing — is $110 AUD ever justified? (Pragmata, Pokopia)
The digital vs physical debate and why physical media might be making a comeback
When does a new release become a bargain? (Clair Obscure, Split Fiction, Fallout 4)
Bonafide bargains of the moment: Red Dead Redemption 2 at $29, Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 at $29.68, and Resident Evil 2 Remake at $13.73
Indie game pricing — what's fair to pay queer and indie developers?
Why Nintendo first-party titles never, ever go on sale (and why that's outrageous)
Where to find the real hidden bargains in Australian bricks and mortar retail

Plus: the boys recap their nerve-wracking live radio debut on Checkpoint Gaming at the Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda — two pints of Dutch courage and all.

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Is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie worth full cinema ticket prices — or is it a wait-for-streaming job? Davey and Mitch, your resident queer gaming critics, blast off into Nintendo's latest animated film to give you the honest verdict. In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, the boys break down the Super Mario Galaxy Movie's visuals, story, character moments, and nostalgia factor — with a special focus on whether it justifies the rising cost of a cinema ticket in 2026. They dig into:
Does the film deliver enough Galaxy-era magic to warrant a full-price ticket?
Whether Rosalina, the Lumas, and the cosmic setting live up to fan expectations
How the humour and pacing land for long-time Nintendo fans
The cinema vs. streaming debate
What Nintendo seems to be building toward with its cinematic universe
If you're on the fence about spending your hard-earned coins, this episode will help you decide. 🎮 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUr ❤️ Support the BQN Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqn

Pokémon is officially turning 30 — and Gen 10 is on the way.
In this episode of Bargain Bin Gaymers, Davey and Mitch break down everything revealed at Pokémon Presents 2026, including the 30th anniversary celebrations and the first details on the Generation 10 Pokémon games launching in 2027. As the show’s resident Pokémon super fan, Mitch dives deep into what the announcements could mean for the future of the franchise, while Davey brings a more casual perspective — questioning what actually matters to longtime fans versus lapsed players. We cover:
Every major announcement from Pokémon Presents 2026
What Gen 10 could look like after Scarlet & Violet
How Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary
Whether Pokémon is evolving — or playing it too safe
Whether you’ve caught ’em all or dropped off years ago, this episode breaks down what Pokémon’s next era means for everyone.

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Adaptory is finally here, and we got to sit down with the developer who made it happen. Davey and Mitch reunite with Jevon Wright (she/her), the solo developer behind Stormcloak Games, to celebrate the Steam Early Access launch of Adaptory: a cozy base-building colony sim inspired by Oxygen Not Included, RimWorld, and Dwarf Fortress.

In this episode, Jevon shares the full journey: four years of development, a baby, 9,500+ code commits, and a debut that hit #2 in Steam's Popular Upcoming charts within its first 48 hours.

We dig into:
What Adaptory actually is — and why it's more nurturing than punishing compared to its inspirations
What it's like to be a solo indie developer releasing your first commercial title
Building a game with a diverse, procedurally generated crew and a story-rich world
The road from itch.io alpha to Steam Early Access, published by indie.io
What's coming next for Adaptory in Early Access updates
If you love indie games, cosy sims, or want to support a queer New Zealand developer doing something genuinely special — this one is for you.

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Davey and Mitch head to the movies to revisit one of the earliest video game film adaptations, Mortal Kombat (1995).

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