Netflix acquiring Warner Bros might be the biggest entertainment industry shake-up in years — and the ripple effects could permanently change gaming, streaming, and how major IPs are handled going forward.

In Episode 72 of Press Start Select Podcast, we break down what this deal could mean for DC, Mortal Kombat, HBO, and WB Games, why it feels like both a power move and a panic move, and whether this level of consolidation is actually healthy for the industry.

We also talk about Digimon’s unexpected resurgence with Time Stranger, honest thoughts on Marvel Cosmic Invasion and Bleach Rebirth of Souls, and why AAA gaming feels like it’s hitting a breaking point as Eastern developers continue to rise. Plus, we close out the episode with our Game Awards predictions, Sonic 3’s nomination snub, surprise trailer expectations, and a deeper conversation about nostalgia-driven franchises and anime power scaling chaos.

If you’re into gaming industry conversations, anime debates, and watching the business side of entertainment collide with nostalgia, this episode delivers.