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Kotaku: Report: Twitch Is Hacked And Its Source Code Is In The Wild. https://kotaku.com/report-twitch-is-hacked-and-its-source-code-is-in-the-1847808252
Polygon: Blizzard removes sexually suggestive content from World of Warcraft.
https://www.polygon.com/22711256/blizzard-world-of-warcraft-removes-suggestive-content
IGN: Diablo 4 Has a New Director - IGN.
https://www.ign.com/articles/diablo-4-gets-new-director
PC Gamer: Activision-Blizzard lawsuits in chaos as federal agency accuses California's DFEH of ethics violations. https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuits-in-chaos-as-federal-agency-accuses-californias-dfeh-of-ethics-violations/
Dexerto: Apex Legends players plan boycott against Halloween event for “health” update. https://www.dexerto.com/apex-legends/apex-legends-players-plan-boycott-against-halloween-event-for-health-update-1673502/
ComicBook.com: Halo Infinite Season Pass Leaks and Xbox Players Are Divided About It. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/halo-infinite-xbox-one-series-x-pc-battle-pass-leak/
Unpopular opinion
Twitch pay to win is just fine
https://www.ginx.tv/en/twitch/twitch-s-new-boost-feature-is-literally-pay-to-win
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Nick is back and its like we never missed a beat. We talk about Destiny 2, Splitgate, Hades, Bloodhunt and Nicks inability to get his game account deleted for a mobile game. More activision news and its not good. Some great demos coming out in october for Steams Next Fest and Evan says Nintendo is the Apple of video games.
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Kotaku: Here's Everything You Can Play During Steam's Big October Event
https://kotaku.com/heres-everything-you-can-play-during-steams-big-october-1847709985
Game Informer: Activision Blizzard Now Under SEC Investigation According To A Wall Street Journal Report.
https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/20/activision-blizzard-now-under-sec-investigation-according-to-a-wall-street-journal
Kotaku: Blizzard's Chief Legal Officer Quits Amid Lawsuit.
https://kotaku.com/blizzards-chief-legal-officer-quits-amid-lawsuit-1847714940
Kotaku: We're Just Never Getting Another Titanfall, Are We [Update]. https://kotaku.com/were-just-never-getting-another-titanfall-are-we-1847727356
Hot Hardware: Epic's Tim Sweeney Explodes After Apple Refuses To Allow Fortnite Back Into The App Store.https://hothardware.com/news/tim-sweeney-lashes-out-at-lying-apple-fortnite
TechSpot: Steam could soon let you play games while they're downloading.
https://www.techspot.com/news/91366-valve-looks-set-introduce-play-while-downloading-featuring.html
The Dad: N64 & Sega Genesis Games Are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online This October.
https://www.thedad.com/n64-sega-genesis-nintendo-switch-online/
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Catching up with special Co-host Chris , aka CMB2G this episode. And boy oh boy do we get into it on Unpopular Opinion.
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Playing: Bloodhunt, Splitgate, Apex, Destiny 2, Cyberpunk 2077
PC Gamer: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake announced. https://www.pcgamer.com/kotor-remake/
Taipei Times: End profit focus, China's gaming firms instructed.
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2021/09/10/2003764106
Eurogamer.net: Respawn moves to reassure concerned Titanfall 2 players after security vulnerability reports cause panic.
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-09-respawn-moves-to-reassure-concerned-titanfall-2-players-after-security-vulnerability-reports
Dot Esports: New World open beta release notes reveal massive changes to weapons, progression, PVP, and more.
https://dotesports.com/mmo/news/new-world-open-beta-release-notes-reveal-massive-changes-to-weapons-progression-pvp-and-more
The Verge: Google Stadia’s director of games has left for Google Cloud.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/9/22665805/google-stadia-jack-buser-games-cloud
https://kotaku.com/epic-wins-big-fortnite-lawsuit-against-apple-1847653612
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A few warm up articles to get you all started then we dive into multiple reported articles about the investigation into Blizzard and it's HR Practices and toxic work culture. Everything is "alleged" per the investigation but all the reports coming out and the multiple stepdowns of Executive Leaders at Blizzard doesn't paint a great picture.
Playing - the ascent, Apex Arenas, curse of the dead gods, watching falcon and winter soldier
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Dexerto: Hot tub streamers abandon Linktree after crackdown on “inappropriate content”. https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/hot-tub-streamers-abandon-linktree-after-crackdown-on-inappropriate-content-1621896/
VICE: Activision IT Worker Secretly Filmed Colleagues in Office Bathroom.
https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kvm8g/activision-it-worker-secretly-filmed-colleagues-in-office-bathroom
The Verge: Blizzard’s head of HR is out.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/3/22608320/blizard-jesse-meschuk-leave-company-hr-svp
PC Gamer: Defensive Activision Blizzard executive deletes her Twitter account. https://www.pcgamer.com/defensive-activision-blizzard-executive-deletes-her-twitter-account/
PC Gamer: Epic has sunk $500M into the Epic Games Store, doesn't expect to make a profit until 2027. https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-has-sunk-dollar500m-into-the-epic-games-store-doesnt-expect-to-make-a-profit-until-2027/
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We got Brant from Ragebarrell hanging out with Evan and Nick. Some good news tidbits and discussion then a barrage of questions for Brant
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Kotaku: Tencent Wants To Buy Sumo Group For $1.3 Billion [Update].
https://kotaku.com/tencent-buys-sumo-group-for-1-3-billion-1847317285
Followup on Indiefoxx ban
https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/what-happened-to-indiefoxx-controversial-twitch-streamer-remains-banned-1614025/
Joycon drift fixed
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-joy-con-drift-hack-fix-the-problem/
Vertagear Sexist Tweet
https://kotaku.com/gamer-chair-apologizes-for-bad-tweets-promises-to-do-b-1847319624
Kotaku: Amazon's New MMO Is Killing Some High-End PC Graphics Cards [Update].
https://kotaku.com/amazons-new-mmo-is-killing-some-high-end-pc-graphics-ca-1847335269
SteamDeck Thoughts
Interview with Brant from Ragebarrel
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It's been a few weeks and Evan acts like he doesn't know what he is even doing! General catch up and chit chat, but we get into twitch's ban policy, hackers hacking Apex to save Titanfall and the New Nintendo Switch.
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Hackers hack to plea for less hacks??
https://dotesports.com/apex-legends/news/hackers-take-down-apex-servers-as-a-plea-to-save-titanfall-from-hackers
GameRant: Indiefoxx's Lost Twitch Partnership and Permanent Ban Could Mean Big Changes. https://gamerant.com/indiefoxxs-twitch-partnership-permanent-ban-policy-changes/
Yahoo Finance: Chinese antitrust regulator to block Tencent's videogaming merger: sources.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-antitrust-regulator-block-tencents-091439306.html
Dexerto: Twitch bans with “no reason” could be made unlawful by court. https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-bans-with-no-reason-could-be-made-unlawful-by-court-1605449/
Topic - new Nintendo switch..is it really an upgrade
CNET: Nintendo's OLED Switch is the right move, just not for you.
https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendos-oled-switch-is-the-right-move-just-not-for-you/
Unpopular Opinion - Don't let game reviews persuade you not to play a game.
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It's been awhile, Nick and Evan discuss all the fun stuff going on and Zuckerbergs attempt to get streamers to come to his platform. Also Capcom is in some deep lawsuit waters with latest filing against them.. Definitely some compelling stuff
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The Verge: Microsoft has turned the Surface Duo into a handheld Xbox.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/24/22450941/microsoft-surface-duo-xbox-mobile-xcloud-cloud-gaming-dual-screen
Kotaku: LittleBigPlanet Servers Closed After Hackers Post Hateful Messages. https://kotaku.com/littlebigplanet-servers-closed-after-hackers-post-hatef-1846952210
Ars Technica: Exclusive: Valve is making a Switch-like portable gaming PC. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/05/exclusive-valve-is-making-a-switch-like-portable-gaming-pc/
Gizchina.com: Breaking: Nintendo Switch Pro now listed on French retailer, price revealed!. https://www.gizchina.com/2021/06/03/breaking-nintendo-switch-pro-now-listed-on-french-retailer-price-revealed/
Polygon: Artist says Capcom stole her photos for Resident Evil, Devil May Cry games in lawsuit.
https://www.polygon.com/22519568/resident-evil-4-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-capcom
Kotaku: Facebook's 100% Subscription Money Deal Turns Twitch Streamers' Heads. https://kotaku.com/facebooks-new-100-subscription-money-deal-turns-twitch-1847047549
Xcloud stick
https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/10/22527420/microsoft-xbox-tv-app-streaming-stick-xcloud
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Special guest host from Respawn Aim Fire, Holden Depardo joins Evan on this episode to catch up from the 2 year lapse between doing a show together and discuss some news and streaming trends. Also Holden feels a certain kinda way about Epic Games.
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PC Gamer: 9,000-player games are right around the corner, and here's what one looks like. https://www.pcgamer.com/9000-player-games-are-right-around-the-corner-and-heres-what-one-looks-like/
ComicBook.com: Xbox Series X Reportedly Picks Up Another Big Exclusive Game. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-series-x-games-exclusive-starfield/
ComicBook.com: Mortal Kombat and Injustice Studio Reportedly Working on a New Marvel Game. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/mortal-kombat-11-injustice-3-marvel-game/
Android Police: Stadia is getting two new features it should have had on day one.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/04/28/stadia-is-getting-two-new-features-it-should-have-had-on-day-one/
Eurogamer.net: Halo Infinite has cross-play and cross-progression.
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-29-halo-infinite-has-multiplayer-cross-play-and-cross-progression
The Verge: Microsoft shakes up PC gaming by reducing Windows store cut to just 12 percent.
https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/29/22409285/microsoft-store-cut-windows-pc-games-12-percent
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Discussion on Jade Raymonds new studio for Sony exclusives, Sleazy Dating Sims and Evan realizing his bad eating habits from playing Dishonored.
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Steam Flat-Out Refuses To Sell Sleazy Pick-Up Game Super Seducer 3 (kotaku.com)
Games that turn 20 years old
I Can't Handle How Many Games Turn 20 Years Old This Year (kotaku.com)
Gotham Knights Delayed
Gotham Knights Has Been Delayed Until 2022 (twinfinite.net)
BanHammer 30k
Latest Call of Duty: Warzone Bans Hit More Than 30,000 Cheaters (twinfinite.net)
GameRant: Outriders Will Brand Cheaters With Visible On-Screen Watermarks.
https://gamerant.com/outriders-cheaters-watermarks/
Jade Raymonds new studio
https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/16/22334101/jade-raymond-haven-game-studio-playstation
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So much xbox news in this one! Like we really couldn't even put fit all the stuff in the show notes or we'd become an unofficial xbox podcast LOL.
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Video Games Chronicle: Microsoft confirms its Bethesda acquisition is complete and ‘some games’ will be exclusive.
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-confirms-its-bethesda-acquisition-is-complete-and-some-games-will-be-exclusive/
PC Gamer: One of the best PC streaming services is filing for bankruptcy.
https://www.pcgamer.com/one-of-the-best-pc-streaming-services-is-filing-for-bankruptcy/
Wccftech: Xbox Getting GeForce Now, Stadia Streaming Through New Browser, Firmware Update Out Soon.
https://wccftech.com/xbox-browser-geforce-now-stadia-march-firmware-update/
Notebookcheck.net: Microsoft eyeing up Konami and Sega acquisitions to possibly invigorate waning Xbox console sales in Japan.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-eyeing-up-Konami-and-Sega-acquisitions-to-possibly-invigorate-waning-Xbox-console-sales-in-Japan.527726.0.html
Video Games Chronicle: It looks like Microsoft is teasing Outriders for Xbox Game Pass. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/it-looks-like-microsoft-is-teasing-outriders-for-xbox-game-pass/
EA Play now available on gamepass for pc
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/17/ea-play-coming-to-pc-for-xbox-game-pass/
Massive apex ban wave
https://www.pcgamer.com/respawn-bans-more-than-700-high-ranked-apex-legends-players/
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Bethesda in hot water with a class action lawsuit prior to Microsoft acquisition. New nintendo switch slated for this holiday and other gaming news. Larger discussion on what Alphas, Betas and Demos mean to us and our expectations around them.
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VentureBeat: Bethesda faces broad class-action lawsuit over Fallout 4 DLC as Microsoft takeover looms. https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/23/bethesda-faces-broad-class-action-lawsuit-over-fallout-4-dlc-as-microsoft-takeover-looms/
Illinois banning games
Illinois legislator is trying to ban violent video games in the state (techspot.com)
Kotaku: Report: New Nintendo Switch With 4K Output, OLED Screen Will Release Before Christmas. https://kotaku.com/report-new-switch-with-4k-output-oled-screen-will-rel-1846402776
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Well Evan and Nick had about as much fun doing this episode as can be had
Discussion about Stadia and PS5 stick drift in this episode. Also, a very special guest makes an appearance!!
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GameSpot: The Medium Is Already Profitable After Just A Few Days
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-medium-is-already-profitable-after-just-a-few-days/1100-6486938/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f
Kotaku: Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Changing Business Focus
https://kotaku.com/google-stadia-shuts-down-internal-studios-changing-bus-1846146761
Kotaku: Stadia Leadership Praised Development Studios For 'Great Progress' Just One Week Before Laying Them All Off
https://kotaku.com/stadia-leadership-praised-development-studios-for-great-1846281384
IGN: Terraria on Stadia Canceled After Developer Is Locked Out Of Google Accounts - IGN
https://www.ign.com/articles/terraria-on-stadia-canceled-after-developer-is-locked-out-of-google-accounts
PS5 Dual Sense Stick Drift
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps5-drift-investigation-suggests-dualsense-sticks-have-a-life-of-417-hours/
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Evan and Nick catch up while Nick is still recovering from pnuemonia. What a champ he is!! Discussions on game optimizations, TenCent buying damn near everything and the best game of 2021 so far and it only takes 5 minutes to beat!! Youtube - https://bit.ly/watchftg BuyMeACoffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Our Gear - https://freshtakesgaming.wixsite.com/home/about
PC Gamer: Google Stadia fans are excitedly guessing what a mysterious 'Project Hailstorm' could be. https://www.pcgamer.com/google-stadia-project-hailstorm/ The Verge: 2020 Game is a surprisingly fun side scroller about an awful year. https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/1/18/22236771/2020-game-side-scrolling-platformer Kotaku: Valve, Capcom & Bethesda Fined $9.5 Million For "Geo-Blocking" PC Games. https://kotaku.com/valve-capcom-bethesda-fined-9-5-million-for-geo-bl-1846096211 Pc Gamer: Tencent Invests in 31 Game Companies https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/these-are-the-31-gaming-companies-tencent-invested-in-last-year/ DSOGaming: The Medium cannot run with constant 60fps on the RTX3080, even at 1080p/High/RT Off settings. https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/the-medium-cannot-run-with-constant-60fps-on-the-rtx3080-even-at-1080p-high-rt-off-settings/
The Verge: Epic Games Store users claimed 749 million free games last year. https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/28/22254901/epic-games-store-accounts-daily-monthly-active-concurrent-users-storefront-2020-data
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We had a very special guest on this episode. RoseRaider joined the show and we briefly discussed what we are playing followed by her story about how she started streaming and offers up some great advice for new or seasoned streamers out there!!
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Sources
The Verge: Epic Games Store now offers Spotify, signaling app store ambitions beyond just games.https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/17/22183446/epic-games-store-spotify-app-store-ambitions
Nintendo Life: Capcom Shares Strict Video Guidelines for Content Creators
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/01/capcom_shares_strict_video_guidelines_for_content_creators
Gematsu: EA doesn't have star wars exclusivity anymorehttps://www.gematsu.com/2021/01/ubisoft-and-massive-entertainment-announce-open-world-star-wars-game
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Nick and Evan briefly discuss the 2020 Game Awards Winners, Indie Studios and the CyberPunk 2077 Launch which leads to the larger discussion on do delays really make game launches any better?
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Cop understands the hypehttps://www.dexerto.com/world-of-warcraft/twitch-streamer-avoids-speeding-ticket-thanks-to-wow-shadowlands-1460821/
Halo Infinite is officially launching fall 2021https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/8/22164440/halo-infinite-launch-date-fall-2021
Gizmodo: Cyberpunk 2077 Reviews Are Out, and I'm Glad I Got This MS Paint Sweater Insteadhttps://gizmodo.com/cyberpunk-2077-reviews-are-out-and-im-glad-i-got-this-1845826659
Cyberpunk 2077 on Base PS4 and Xbox One Units Has Major Issueshttps://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-on-base-ps4-and-xbox-one-units-has-major-issues
The best game, is the game you like, and how you like to play it!
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Nick and Evan, run through some of the game news for the week and give their picks for the Game Awards category winners!!
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Twitch testing player triggered ads https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/16/21570243/twitch-multiplayer-ads-cpm-bits-streamer
Twitchs DMCA ruining IRL streams https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitchs-dmca-rules-are-completely-ruining-irl-streams-1455482/
Buy affiliate status on twitch https://kotaku.com/streamers-baffled-by-new-twitch-option-to-buy-affiliate-1845699128
Fortnite in game video chat https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/11/18/21572069/fortnite-houseparty-video-chat-pc-ps4-ps5
The budlight game console https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/17/21571448/bud-light-bl6-console-tekken-soulcalibur
WoW designer quits https://www.pcgamer.com/wow-designer-quits-after-13-years-says-hes-unhappy-with-the-state-of-the-game/
Demon souls easy mode https://www.ign.com/articles/demons-souls-ps5-almost-had-an-easy-mode?sf132727074=1
Topic - Game awards nominees and our picks https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-game-awards-2020/ar-BB1b8Dmw
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Nick and Evan play catch up, reminisce about days before Waze, some possible business advice for streamers oh and the biggest DMCA claims Twitch has ever seen!!
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Xbox streaming stick
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/23/21529925/xbox-tv-streaming-stick-xcloud-cloud-gaming-phil-spencer-interview
Minecraft to require Microsoft Account to play
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/22/21527647/minecraft-microsoft-account-mojang-java
Bleeding edge abandoned?
https://www.windowscentral.com/has-xbox-and-ninja-theorys-bleeding-edge-been-abandoned
Marvel's avengers on its death bed??
https://www.thegamer.com/marvels-avengers-free-currency-dying-free-to-play/
Sony shuts down faceplate company
https://www.engadget.com/platestation-panels-discontinued-202340595.html
Square Enix Loses on Avengers
https://www.pcgamer.com/square-enix-reports-losses-following-release-of-underperforming-marvels-avengers/
Epic will honor vbucks on apple
https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/9/21557549/epic-apple-v-bucks-credit-ios-macos-payment-legal-battle
Phil Spencer plays elden ring
https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/phil-spencer-has-played-quite-a-bit-of-elden-ring-calls-it-miyazakis-most-ambitious-game/1100-6484314/
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Patch Notes -
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**NEWS
Microsoft buys Bethesda parent company Zenimax**.
https://kotaku.com/microsoft-buys-bethesda-parent-zenimax-media-for-7-5-b-1845127153
Amazon's Cloud Gaming Service Luna – https://www.engadget.com/amazon-cloud-game-streaming-luna-reveal-173946193.html
"Cyberpunk 2077 dev breaks promise, will force employees to work six days a week - The Verge" https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/9/29/21494499/cyberpunk-2077-development-crunch-time-cd-projekt-red
"Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Get EA Play on November 10 - Xbox Wire" https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/29/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-members-get-ea-play-on-november-10/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
Gamestop Partners with Microsofthttp://news.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gamestop-announces-multi-year-strategic-partnership-microsoft
Microsoft will give GameStop shares of digital revenueshttps://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/microsoft-will-give-gamestop-a-share-of-xboxs-digital-revenues/
Nintendo takes legal action against adult entertainerhttps://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/nintendo-forces-rebranding-for-adult-entertainer-pokeprincxss/
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The hosts of FTG sit down with CEO/Head Developer of Glimesh.tv, Luke Strickland and discuss the upcoming streaming platforms philosophy, technology and community.
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Evan and Nick play catch up for a bit and discuss to general topics and tackle discussion on the Mixer shutdown and the slew of streaming platform start ups that have emerged as a reaction of the shutdown.
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In this episode we talk about the confusing marketing of all the nintendo switches available or coming soon. Other discussions on Cuphead animated series, Apex cheaters and more. Show notes below
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New July Gamepass Additions - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-16-metal-gear-solid-v-killer-instinct-join-julys-xbox-one-and-pc-game-pass-line-up
Cuphead Animated Series - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cuphead-animated-comedy-series-works-at-netflix-1223052?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Ubisoft Reveals Game LineUp Coming to Game Service - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/ubisoft-reveals-full-list-of-games-coming-to-uplay/
New Switch already killing switch lite? - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/incoming-switch-revision-stealing-spotlight-from-switch-lite/
Id software studio director departing - https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/07/18/id-software-studio-director-tim-willits-leaving-company
Apex putting cheaters together - https://kotaku.com/apex-legends-will-make-cheaters-play-against-each-other-1836503707
Gears 5 Largest Campaign in Series - https://www.dualshockers.com/gears-5-largest-campaign-in-franchise-history/
Unpopular Opinion - Don't storm area 51
Topic - Bad UI in games
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New gamepass additions - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-03-dead-rising-4-and-middle-earth-shadow-of-war-joining-xbox-game-pass-this-july
EA doesn’t like being the bad guy - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-struggles-with-perception-that-were-just-a-bunc/1100-6468234/
Cuphead DLC Delayed - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-03-cuphead-dlc-delayed-until-next-year
Hacker gets prison time - https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/3/20680975/soe-hacker-sentenced-derptrolling-austin-thompson-utah
Epic Kickstarts Refunds - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-03-epic-games-will-fund-the-cost-of-kickstarter-refunds-for-epic-exclusives
Konami points to Sony to answer players - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/konami-says-unexpected-ps-plus-change-was-sonys-de/1100-6468243/
Gears 5 Tech Test Inbound - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/gears-5-versus-multiplayer-tech-test-will-launch-later-this-month-microsoft-announces/
MS and Sony reduce console production in China - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/sony-microsoft-to-reduce-console-production-in-china-as-trade-war-unlikely-to-end-soon/
July Game Releases
• Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PS4, PC) – July 2
• Stranger Things 3: The Game (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 5
• Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 5
• Sea of Solitude (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – July 5
• Dragon Quest Builders 2 (PS4, Switch) – July 12
• Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Switch) – July 19
• AI: The Somnium Files (PS4, Switch, PC) – July 25
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) – July 26
• Kill la Kill: If (PS4, Switch, PC) – July 26
• Wolfenstein: Youngblood (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 26
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Are streamers above the law? Are Game Testers considered less than at dev studios? Unpopular Opinion is back this week as well and boy does DsClaw have a good one.
This and much more news covered in this weeks episode
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Articles from episode:
Mixer Layoffs - https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/208942/microsofts-making-changes-to-mixer-cutting-original-programming-staff#
Steam Summer Sale Has Begun - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-06-26-steam-summer-sale-now-on
New Fallen Order Footage Released - https://www.polygon.com/videos/2019/6/25/18744383/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-demo-gameplay-video-e3-2019
Youtuber Etika dead at 29 - https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/25/18746897/etika-desmond-amofah-death-nypd-police
The Wii U is not dead - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wii-u-just-got-an-update-in-2019/1100-6468015/
EA on why Anthem isn't doing well - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-explains-why-it-thinks-anthem-struggled-initial/1100-6467980/
Commodore 64 coming December - https://twinfinite.net/2019/06/the-c64-a-modern-commodore-64-coming-this-december/
Epic CEO defends exclusivity deals - https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-games-boss-defends-exclusivity-strategy/
The Big 3 team up to fight tariffs - https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-nintendo-sony-collaborate-to-warn-us-government-about-china-trade-tariffs-effects-on-gaming/
Breaking the law has minimal consequences for large streamer - https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2019/06/26/two-weeks-after-suspending-dr-disrespect-for-livestreaming-in-bathroom-twitch-restores-his-channel
Game on Stadia will be full price - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-06-27-dont-expect-games-to-be-cheaper-on-google-stadia
Black Ops 4 Testers Are Less Than - https://kotaku.com/the-human-cost-of-call-of-duty-black-ops-4-1835859016
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After the DSClaw's hiccup fit we dive into all the new from E3 and give love to some indie titles as well. Check show notes below.
Xbox Announcements -
Scarlett Reveal
Halo Infinite Next Gen Launch Title - didn't look next gen though
Cyberpunk 2077 New Trailer – Keanu Edition
Xbox GamePass for PC – Xbox Gamepass ultimate 14.99/mo
BattleToads Announced
Gears 5 with new mode
Phantasy Start Online 2 – F2P – 2020
Elden Ring – Dark Souls and George RR Martin
Blair Witch – Looks Dope , this was a surprise
Bleeding Edge – Might be cool, would have to see gameplay
Tales of Arise -
Minecraft Dungeons -
New Elite v2 controller - $179.99 yikes but damn it looks nice
MS Buys Double Fine Studio
Bethesda Announcements -
Todd Howard admits 76 snafu's – nice to see apologetic studio
F76 Free To play from 6-10 to 6-17
F76 Battle Royale Mode
Doom Eternal Release Date and Battlemode – 11-26-19
Ghostwire Announced – Looks amazing, wonder if was running on next gen
DeathLoop Announced – from Dishonored studio arkane.. WANT
Orion Technology Unveiled
Wolfenstein Younglbood
Square Enix Announcements -
FFVII Releasing 3-2020
Marvels Avengers – 5-2020
Outriders - From Bulletstorm Devs
Oninaki -
FFXIV Shadowbringers
FFVIII Remastered – On Nintendo Switch
Ubisoft Announcements -
Watchdogs Legion – Hot Hacking Granny Action
Gods and Monsters – Zelda Much
Roller Champions – Free play this week
The Division 2 DLC
Uplay Plus Subcription service
Elite Squad Mobile Game
Nintendo Direct E3
Zelda Breath of the WIld Sequel
Witcher 3 coming to switch
Banjo Kazooie coming to smash bros
Luigis mansion 3
Indies of Note
Bloodroots - demo now -
Hamsterdam
Speed Brawl - available now
Super Space Club
An/Round - full game Download overdrive games.co
Rawmen - WTF and OMG where has this been
Afterparty - oxenfree devs
Freedom finger
Foregone
Lost Ember
One Night Stand - visual novel
The Inner Friend
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We are back baby! And what a week to cover. So much info leaking on 2019's E3 , Google Stadia event happened and we now have lots more info on this service. Big changes to Destiny 2 and has bubdrum turned a new leaf on this game?? All that and more on this episode!
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What is up!! We have a special guest.. Holden Depardo this episode from the Respawn Aim Fire podcast. We chat, laugh and carry on like we normally do about video games, but this time Holden is along for the ride
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Discussion in this episode on Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, PSN ID Changes and Activision wants employee pregnancy data?
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What is up everyone!?!? We dive into some of the bioware debacle , new assasins creed leak, prince harry hating fortnite and participation trophies?
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GDC was this week and the hosts discuss some big news announced from Google. Also the continued friendship of Microsoft and Nintendo!
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In this milestone episode we talk about Jade Raymond going to Google, lots of 343 Industries news and are streamers paid too much? Also new segment called "unpopular opinion"
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General catching up and discussion on games as a service with the latest anthem issues.
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In the latest episode the FTG crew discuss the segmentation of game stores and the latest metro game getting pulled from steam due to Epic games deal with dev.
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Discussion of anthem, New Res Evil game and tv series. Classic games to get your kids started with. And DsClaw goes off about the changes to DLC
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Can the star wars game franchise be saved? EA cancels open world star wars, overpaid game execs and salty assassins creed odyssey gamers.
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Big news to start 2019 from Bungie!!
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Lots of new to get caught up on. New additions to Xbox GamePass, More Fallout 76 Misses from Bethesda, Women Being Recognized in the Gaming Industry, Lots of 343 Industries/Halo discussion. We also make our picks for the 2018 Steam Awards!
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Further drama with fallout 76 and we recap the announcements at the game awards!!
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Covering the continually developing drama with Fallout 76 and how Bethesda has reacted to it. We also address a well written listener/viewer question.
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We discuss the lack of sony at E3 2019 and what that could mean. We also go through most of the game awards nominees
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We cover the blizzcon controversy and lead into a bigger issue in gaming
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The hosts discuss further cloud initiatives now from EA and rumors of a titanfall 3 2019 release. We also get into some friendly console wars discussion.
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We talk about EA's struggles to keep talent, the newly announced Intellivision console, Fortnite, Project Stream and signs of microsoft furthering partnership with nintendo
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Impressions of Project Stream, Destiny Forsaking its day 1 players, Epic suing cheaters. Special Co-host CMB2G joins us.
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In episode 4, both bubdrum and dsclaw discuss the new game streaming services on the rise from google and microsoft. We dive into some nongaming stuff like dc and marvel cinema. Always a good time
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In this episode TheDsClaw and Bubdrum discuss all the happenings with TellTale Layoffs, New Nintendo Switch rumors, THQ Nordic Properties, Speculation upon Speculation and IRL people that look like video game villains?
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The hosts discuss the current state of DLC, expectations when it is free or paid for and how to review games that are constantly being updated
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In this very first episode of FreshTakesGaming the hosts discuss the games that made them gamers. We then take a lovely veer of course into the discussion of ROMs and Emulation and the issues surrounding it.
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