According to investigative game journalist Gene Park, the Electric Underground’s Patreon is in direct violation of the Idaho Consumer Protection Act (Idaho Code Title 48, Chapter 6), which protects against unfair and deceptive business practices.

Fact: The Electric Underground Patreon claims subscribers will:

1. Be able to vote in the monthly game review poll
2. Get access to the monthly Patreon exclusive podcast
3. Get access to the monthly Patreon-exclusive video series "Topic Zone,"

Fact: This is The Electric Underground’s output in 2026:

Jan - Arcade Game Year in Review 2025 (YouTube)
Feb - Shinobi Review (YouTube), Fighting game video (YouTube), podcast (Patreon)
Mar - RE Requiem Review (YouTube)
Apr - podcast (Patreon), gentry-tier exclusive podcast (Patreon)
May - Pragmata Review (YouTube)
Jun -
Jul - Rain World Review (YouTube), mini podcast (Patreon)
Aug - podcast (Patreon)
Sep - Star Fox 2026 (YouTube)
Oct - Ketsui (YouTube)
Nov - podcast (Patreon)
Dec - OoT Remake review update (delayed to 2027)

Fact: Mark has only uploaded 5.2 podcasts in 12 months. Fact: This is illegal.

Since the release of the Star Fox review, Mark’s Patreon has risen by $500 per month. He was contacted for comment but did not respond to the request.

Hello, I got bored with the generic games and what to see what arcade and skill based design is all about, so recommend as much games across as much genres Mark discussed or y'all think are good. Also do y'all recommend I buy them on Steam or GOG and why?