In this episode of the Gamepad Saga Podcast, hosts Eric and Kishion return from a brief hiatus and dive into a variety of topics that span the gaming industry. Building up excitement, they kick things off with a word from their new sponsor, Don Pepe X, an innovative AI-powered trading agent in the crypto space. The hosts discuss its unique features and potential in the financial markets, sparking curiosity in the realm of cryptocurrency investments. Switching gears, the hosts share an amusing work story involving their colleague "B," highlighting moments of camaraderie and hilarity in the workplace. These lighthearted anecdotes pave the way for their discussion on gaming, where they explore the newly discovered game "Mindseye" and its intriguing premise, along with reminiscing about their gaming past with titles like "SimCopter" and "Smash Bros." The episode delves deeper, analyzing the upcoming releases from the recent Nintendo Direct, including notable mentions of "Gradius Origins" and "Metroid Prime 4." The hosts also explore the potential impacts of a future gaming industry crash akin to the Crash of '83, elaborating on factors that could lead to such an event today. Blending humor, nostalgia, and insightful discussions on both retro and modern games, Eric and Kishion engage listeners in a memorable episode filled with personal stories and industry observations.     Don PepeX   Website | GamePad Saga https://gamepadsaga.podbean.com/ Click HERE to join our Discord. https://discord.gg/QRK7GSxqvW Where you can listen: Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | Audacy | Boomplay | Goodpods | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Podfollow Follow us on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram |TikTok | X (Twitter)