SBRReports: Recent Episodes
Mr. Gamer
Welcome to SBR Reports! Here is where I, Mr. Gamer, will bring you the best of the best gaming news weekly. Ranging from the funny to political, you’ll get the news the Start Button Review way, every Friday! #SBRReports Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-gamer/support
This week we cover:
- Indie Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1627720/Lies_of_P/
- Microsoft Leaks -
- State of Play - https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-state-of-play-september-2023-everything-announced
- Discord Link: https://discord.gg/p7tyD33rEa
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This week we cover:
- Indie Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330470/FIST_Forged_In_Shadow_Torch/
- Can't play without Piracy?
- https://www.pcgamer.com/study-finds-over-87-percent-of-games-are-unplayable-without-resorting-to-piracy-scavenger-hunts-or-travelling-to-an-archive/
- DVM isn't the bad guy
- https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/07/denuvo-wants-to-convince-you-its-drm-isnt-evil/
- More Remasters???
- https://www.polygon.com/2014/6/22/5832024/last-of-us-remastered-release-date-preorder-price-drop-refund
Discord Link: https://discord.gg/p7tyD33rEa
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This week we cover:
Indie Game: God of Rock
Discord Link: https://discord.gg/cxWhTNrJ
An article of news that we cared about : Nintendo Direct 2/18/2023 (Nintendo Direct 2.8.2023 - Nintendo Switch)
Multiversus Player Count - https://gamerant.com/multiversus-player-count-drop-99-percent/
Live Service Bubble Bursting? - https://www.thegamer.com/live-service-games-cancelled-upcomong-bubble-burst/
This week we cover...
Indie Game: Eastward (Xbox Game Pass) https://eastwardgame.com/
Game Awards 2022
Stupid kid who snuck on stage of the Game Awards: https://www.kotaku.com.au/2022/12/kid-sneaks-onto-game-awards-to-nominate-bill-clinton-is-arrested/
We have a discord! Discord Link: https://discord.gg/cxWhTNrJ
This week we cover
The next "Switch Killer"
- https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-deck-price-release-date-specs/
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD sexual harassment strike and scandal
- https://kotaku.com/activision-blizzard-hires-union-busting-firm-as-workers-1847386654
- https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/tech/activision-blizzard-bobby-kotick-walkout/index.html
- https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/letter-ceo-bobby-kotick-all-employees
- https://kotaku.com/twitch-streamers-and-devs-help-activision-blizzard-walk-1847378983
- Nintendo Direct
https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/17/22286073/nintendo-direct-switch-20-biggest-announcements * Pokemon Direct News
Diamond and Pearl coming to the Switch
Open World Stealth RPG coming 2022
This week we cover...
Scientists taught pigs how to play video game
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/scientists-teach-pigs-how-to-use-joystick-play-video-game/
Kingdom hearts comes to PC Epic Store Exclusive
https://www.google.com/amp/s/kotaku.com/kingdom-hearts-series-coming-to-pc-on-march-30-exclusi-1846251386/amp
Controversial game from 2000s making a comeback
https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/11/22276793/six-days-in-fallujah-release-date-trailer-highwire-games
Jack Black to play Claptrap in Borderlands movie
https://variety.com/2021/film/news/jack-black-borderlands-movie-claptrap-1234906098/
Hackers reportedly sold CP77 source code
https://finance-yahoo-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/cd-projekt-red-cyberpunk-2077-source-code-hack-ransomware-sold-202610194.html?amp_js_v=a6&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D#aoh=16131372827635&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Ffinance.yahoo.com%2Fnews%2Fcd-projekt-red-cyberpunk-2077-source-code-hack-ransomware-sold-202610194.html
This week we cover
Introductions
Microsoft's Minecraft World shutting down June 30th
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/5/22215253/minecraft-earth-closing-down-june-2021-microsoft
Shanghai starts construction on $898 million e-sports arena, as it pushes to be world gaming capital https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/06/shanghai-begins-construction-of-a-898-million-e-sports-arena.html
Epic acquires Rad gaming tools
https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/7/22219284/epic-games-acquires-rad-game-tools-announcement
Twitch suspends Trump's account
https://gamerant.com/donald-trump-twitch-account-suspended-banned-why/
Katy Perry and Pokemon
https://www.cnn.com/videos/media/2021/01/13/katy-perry-pokemon-25th-anniversary-orig-jk.cnn
PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/mr-gamer
Mr. Gamer's thoughts CyberPunk 2077
Mr. Gamer and Kitty Duval's games that got us through 2020.
Among hits Games
Among Us Switch cross-play with PC
https://www.pcgamer.com/among-us-for-nintendo-switch-supports-crossplay-with-pc/
Sony Removes Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation Store
https://www.pcgamer.com/sony-has-removed-cyberpunk-2077-from-the-playstation-store/
Epic games store now offers Spotify
https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/17/22183446/epic-games-store-spotify-app-store-ambitions
Mr. Gamer's 2020
Games that got me through 2020 - Fallout, Minecraft, DnD
Year of Introspection and Growth
2020's karma
Ms. Duval's 2020
Games for 2020 ACNH
Watching Fandom drama
Shameless Plugs
Tiktok
Serna Williams shares her love of video games
https://www.essence.com/celebrity/serena-williams-shares-her-love-for-gaming-from-childhood-to-now/
KFC lifetime
https://www.today.com/food/mario-lopez-colonel-sanders-kfc-lifetime-movie-recipe-seduction-t202951
Mr. Gamer's feelings after 8+ hours of Cyperpunk 2077
Shroud wishes
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/csgo-pro-shroud-hopes-cyberpunk-2077-will-die-in-a-month-2829872
CP77 can cause serizurs
https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/07/cyberpunk-2077-epileptic-psa
https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/8/22163783/cyberpunk-2077-epileptic-seizure-warning-permanent-fix-cd-projekt-red
This week we cover
Mr.G thoughts on the XsX
- Thoughts on the launch of XsX and PS5
A ps5 review unit has already died
- https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/a-ps5-review-unit-has-already-died/
Ubisoft removes VA
- https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/ubisoft-remove-voice-actor-watch-dogs-2814302
Ubisoft under fire for ablism
- https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-apologizes-for-ableist-language-in-assassins-creed-valhalla/
Please don't vape the box
- https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-please-dont-blow-vape-smoke-into-your-xbox-series-x/
Monster hunter movie only has SIX monsters
- https://screenrant.com/monster-hunter-movie-how-many-monsters-confirmed-director/
This week we cover
Google launches free Stadia games
- https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/20/21525074/google-stadia-free-game-demos-cloud-gaming
Alex H. says streamers should pay video game publishers
- https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/google-stadia-alex-hutchinson-streamers-should-pay-video-game-publishers/
Amazon cloud gaming Luna now in early access
- https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/20/21525435/amazon-luna-early-access-cloud-gaming
This week we cover
- Xbox's launch games
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/microsoft-outlines-all-the-launch-games-for-the-xbox-series-consoles-2786216 * Monster Hunter World movie
This week we cover
Cyberpunk goes gold
- https://www.gamesradar.com/cyberpunk-2077-goes-gold-ahead-of-a-november-launch/
Video Game piracy group gets arrested
- https://www.gamespot.com/articles/members-of-a-prominent-video-game-piracy-group-have-been-arrested/1100-6482901/
Xbox 360 Classic?
- https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-game-pass-games-ultimate-pc-ikenfell-brutal-legend-forza/
- https://www.techradar.com/news/xbox-series-x-backwards-compatibility-makes-your-favorite-games-even-better
Microsoft X Gamestop
- https://news.microsoft.com/2020/10/08/gamestop-announces-multiyear-strategic-partnership-with-microsoft/
Mr. Gamer and Kitty Duval talk in detail about our thoughts about the Xbox Series S/X vs. PS5
This week we cover
Where have you been Mr. Gamer?
Take-two…much money
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-08-03-take-two-interactive-next-gen-software-price-increases-reflect-the-quality-of-the-experience
Sex acts in Roblox
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roblox-condo-games-kids-exposed-pornographic-scenes-sex-acts/
Apple v. Gaming Industry
https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/09/apple-goes-to-war-with-the-gaming-industry/
This week we cover
- Inclusion in gaming
- Phil Spencer's 'shade' - https://www.techradar.com/news/xbox-series-x-is-about-inclusive-gaming-rather-than-exclusive-games-says-phil-spencer
- Wear your damn mask!
- Xbox Series X vs. PS5
This week we cover
Phil Spencer's thought on the PS5
https://www.t3.com/news/xbox-series-x-boss-shrugs-off-ps5-threat
Mixer to go to Facebook Gaming
https://www.essentiallysports.com/report-ninja-and-shroud-take-home-millions-after-mixer-shutdown-facebook-gaming-esports-news/
Animal Crossing update
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Free Summer Update – Wave 1 – Nintendo Switch
This week we cover
Pokemon Direct June 2020 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEVctuQTeaI
PS5 Vs. Xbox Series X
This week we cover
"Netflix of gaming" paying off?
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-xbox-game-pass-subscribers-are-there-2020-4
Gaming's Explosive Growth
https://venturebeat.com/2020/04/30/gaming-sees-explosive-growth-in-social-video-as-people-stay-home/
A Challenger to Discord
https://venturebeat.com/2020/04/30/guilded-raises-7-million-for-gaming-chat-platform/
Pro Tennis players play Mario Tennis
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21241430/facebook-gaming-tennis-celebrity-tournament-serena-williams-naomi-osaka
Tom Nook Make the Front Financial Page News
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/animal_crossings_tom_nook_made_the_front_page_of_the_financial_times_today
This week we cover
Fallout 76 is 'Mostly Positive' on Steam
https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-now-has-a-mostly-positive-rating-on-steam/#comment-jump
A Gaming…Phone?
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/17/21224697/iqoo-3-5g-gaming-phone-specs-price-india
Online Gaming Banned in China?!
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3916690
So many things about this I don't like
https://www-t3-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.t3.com/amp/news/bro-this-look-insaaaaaaaaane-astonishing-ps5-console-blows-gamers-away?usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15871600224240&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.t3.com%2Fnews%2Fbro-this-look-insaaaaaaaaane-astonishing-ps5-console-blows-gamers-away
This week we cover
The Best Rhythm-based games on the Switch
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/feature_the_best_nintendo_switch_music_and_rhythm_games
Creator of Rhythm Heaven wants to be on the Switch
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/rhythm-heaven-creator-wants-to-see-the-series-on-s/1100-6475847/?utm_source=reddit.com
China wants to Ban Animal Crossing
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/epg3qp/hong-kong-gamers-protested-inside-animal-crossing-now-china-wants-to-ban-it
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/china_bans_sales_of_animal_crossing_new_horizons_in_suspected_censorship_scuffle
Gamers in 20 years
https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/04/video-games-deformed-body/
This week we cover
What Mr. Gamer has been playing during his quarantine
Companies providing support for COVID-19
https://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/News/Press/202004/20-027E/
https://www.pcgamer.com/rockstar-to-donate-5-percent-of-in-game-purchases-to-covid-19-relief-efforts/
Lara Croft GO
https://gamenationworld.com/mobile/lara-croft-go-available-free-android-ios
WHO supports gaming to stay social #Playaparttogether
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/who-supports-online-video-games-as-safe-way-to-stay-social/5355420.html
Nintendo remasters for 35th Anniversary
https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/30/21199644/super-mario-galaxy-paper-nintendo-switch-remaster-35th-anniversary
Nintendo's Switch spring sale
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/04/nintendos_huge_spring_sale_is_now_live_more_than_300_switch_games_discounted_europe
Humble COVID - 19 bundle
https://www.gamesradar.com/humble-conquer-covid-19-bundle/
Amazon's cloud service - Project Tempo
https://www.cnet.com/news/amazon-reportedly-working-on-cloud-gaming-platform-code-named-project-tempo/
Randy Pitchford at it again
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2020/04/01/borderlands-randy-pitchford-fans-furious-over-latest-report-gearbox/#3
This week we cover
Date your weapon???
https://www.dailydot.com/irl/boyfriend-dungeon-queer-asexual-pax-east/
Nintendo get denied a dismissal
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-03-11-joy-con-drift-lawsuit-denied-dismissal-but-referred-to-arbitration
E3 Cancelled due to Coronavirus
https://twitter.com/E3/status/1237769050123534336?
Discord offers supports during COVID-19
https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/151399-discord-is-solving-boredom-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
Michael Chu – Head Writer – Leaves Blizzard
https://www.pcgamer.com/overwatch-lead-writer-departs-blizzard/
This week we cover
Konami Code Creator Passing
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattgardner1/2020/02/26/--------b-a-rip-konami-code-creator-kazuhisa-hashimoto-dies/#60024c3a104b
Bioshock 4 still in FP
https://segmentnext.com/2020/02/26/bioshock-4-retain-first-person-perspective/
DLC for NG+
https://game-debate.com/news/28438/sega-is-charging-yakuza-7-players-real-money-for-new-game-plus-and-hard-mode
Plague INC removed from China App Store
https://www.pcgamer.com/plague-inc-has-been-removed-from-the-china-app-store/
MOAR Free Stardew Valley Content
https://www.pcgamer.com/stardew-valley-is-getting-another-free-content-update/#comment-jump
Gamestop internet café?
https://gamenationworld.com/news/gamestop-go-to-meeting-place-to-play
This week we cover
What we've been playing
Xbox Games that released
Stream Highlights
Sony and Nintendo not Xbox's rivals???
- https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51400135
Fox: Video games causing mental health issues?
- https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/video-games-mental-health-kids-robi-ludwig
GeForce > Stadia
- https://www.pcgamer.com/geforce-now-is-the-cloud-gaming-service-stadia-should-be/
AC:NH doesn't get modern gaming
- https://animalcrossingworld.com/2020/02/animal-crossing-new-horizons-will-support-customized-version-of-cloud-save-backup-post-launch/
This week we cover
PS4 plus games released
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps-plus-february-2020-free-ps4-games-revealed/1100-6473173/
For those who want more Goose
https://www.pcgamer.com/the-horrible-goose-can-now-live-on-your-desktop-and-steal-your-cursor/
Kentucky bans Fortnite from reports competition
https://www.polygon.com/fortnite/2020/1/29/21114359/fortnite-banned-kentucky-high-school-esports-playvs
Google slow to respond
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-01-30-google-responds-to-complaints-of-slow-stadia-announcements
Twitch getting dumped for $10mil
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/26/tech/video-game-streaming-wars/index.html
Atari hotel
https://www.geekwire.com/2020/retro-lodging-atari-gaming-hotels-coming-eight-u-s-cities-including-seattle-san-francisco/
Nintendo Switch passing SNES in sales!
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/30/21114839/nintendo-earnings-q3-2019-switch-lifetime-sales
This week we cover
Joe Biden
https://www.techspot.com/news/83623-joe-biden-calls-game-developers-little-creeps-who.html?fbclid=IwAR3qoQmnaXoz1o1XojFsed6JOtcTnkE9B_s6e221qADaJ_NaNuLwC5Fl2so
DCU does well on the switch
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/01/dc_universe_online_developer_very_pleased_with_response_to_switch_version
Destiny 2 DLC Disappoints
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/01/22/destiny-2s-you-had-to-be-there-philosophy-is-turning-off-players/
1TB in Ps5 (Rumor)
https://bgr.com/2020/01/22/ps5-release-date-soon-specs-leak-ssd-storage-ui-image/
Tetris did better....after EA
https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/23/21078481/tetris-n3twork-android-ios-new-apps-ea-shutdown-puzzle-game
Fortnite becomes a high school sport
https://www.keengamer.com/articles/news/fortnite-becomes-high-school-sport-and-college-sport/
This week we cover
Pokemon Expansion Pass
https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/announcement/
https://www.gamesradar.com/pokemon-home-is-set-to-release-february-2020/
Alienware make's UFO handheld gaming
https://www.anandtech.com/show/15348/ces-2020-alienware-showcases-concept-ufo-8-handheld-gaming
Rumor: New Nintendo Switch Model
https://us.blastingnews.com/gaming/2020/01/new-nintendo-switch-model-already-in-development-coming-in-mid-2020-003044641.html
Rumor: Halo coming to the Switch
https://nintendosmash.com/halo-might-be-coming-to-nintendo-switch/
Stream News
What games should Mr. Gamer stream
https://mixer.com/Sbrmrgamer
This week we cover
Apple making a gaming laptop rumor
https://www.techradar.com/news/is-apple-really-working-on-a-dollar5000-gaming-mac
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/2/21046468/animal-crossing-new-horizons-teaser-march-2020-nintendo-switch
ACNH trolls?
https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/switch/games/products/animal-crossing-new-horizons/10168434.html
Witcher breaks records thanks to Netflix
https://www.vg247.com/2020/01/02/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-breaks-steam-records-netflix-series-boost/
Facebook Exclusive Pokemon
https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/24/21036359/pokemon-facebook-gaming-tower-battle-medallion-battle-launched
Plans for SBR in 2020
Games we are playing
Voice Over Classes
This week we cover
Last Christmas Deals of 2019
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-christmas-sales-2019-last-minute-deals-from-amazon-walmart-and-more#section-gaming-deals
Sony Controller gets a back button attachment
https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/12/17/playstation-announces-dualshock-4-back-button-attachment
More CoD greediness
https://mp1st.com/news/modern-warfare-scoreboard-deaths-can-be-viewed-in-game-for-a-price
World War Z gets a Horde Mode
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-12-18-co-op-zombie-shooter-world-war-z-adds-new-horde-mode-in-latest-free-update
Puma's Gaming Socks
https://www.pcgamer.com/pumas-gaming-socks-cost-dollar105-and-dont-even-have-rgb-lighting/
This week we cover
Animal crossing news
https://nintendowire.com/news/2019/12/04/animal-crossing-new-horizons-to-feature-latin-american-spanish-localization-and-elements/
Nintendo Switch Is doing well
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/05/business/nintendo-switch-cyber-sales/index.html
YouTube changes stance on violent video games
https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/2/20991955/youtube-violent-video-game-restrictions-adjusted
Rune 2 owners sue Human Head
https://www.pcgamer.com/rune-2-publisher-sues-human-head-studios-for-abandoning-the-game/
Congressman pleads guilty to buying steam games
https://www.polygon.com/2019/12/3/20994314/duncan-hunter-congressman-pleads-guilty-steam-games-campaign-funds
This week we cover
Pokemon Sword and Shield numbers
- https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/pokemon/2019/11/21/20975776/pokemon-sword-shield-sales-fastest-selling-nintendo-switch-game
2020 comes with a new Saints Row
- https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/20/next-saints-row-game-to-be-revealed-in-2020
More Google Stadia issues
- https://thenextweb.com/gaming/2019/11/21/stadia-chromecast-ultra-overheat-issues/
- https://screenrant.com/google-stadia-data-use-1080p-100-mb/
- https://9to5google.com/2019/11/20/stadia-founders-invite-codes-not-arriving/
Amazon joins the cloud battle
- https://game-debate.com/news/28011/amazon-preparing-to-launch-its-own-cloud-gaming-competitor-to-stadia-and-xcloud-in-2020n
This week we cover
Fortnite Chapter 2 leaker sued
https://gamerant.com/fortnite-chapter-2-leaker-sued/
GameFreakLied controversey
https://gamerant.com/pokemon-sword-shield-animations-bad-game-freak-lied/
Overwatch 2 not an expansion
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/11/14/overwatch-2-dlc-expansion-jeff-kaplan-comment/
Google not-so grand news
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/11/google-stadia-will-be-missing-many-features-for-mondays-launch/
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/11/stadia-launch-dev-the-biggest-concern-with-stadia-is-that-it-might-not-exist/
https://www.pcgamer.com/google-stadia-launch-games/
Xbox Game Pass Holiday and 2020
https://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-game-pass-is-getting-final-fantasy-kingdom-hearts-and-yakuza-collections/
This week we cover
China's gaming curfew
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/06/business/china-video-game-ban-young.html
Steam trying to compete with Stadia?
https://www.techradar.com/news/steam-cloud-gaming-could-be-valves-plan-to-challenge-google-stadia
Pokémon Sword and Shield news
https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/gameplay/features-raise-pokemon/
Fallout 76 Class Wars
https://www.polygon.com/2019/11/6/20950122/fallout-76-apocalyptic-aristocracy-peasants-class-war-bethesda-subscription-1st
Nintendo might bring 3ds games to switch
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.techradar.com/amp/news/nintendo-has-plans-to-bring-more-3ds-games-to-the-switch
New studio coming
https://www.gamesradar.com/skyrim-fallout-3-and-mass-effect-3-developers-team-up-to-start-a-new-studio/
This week we cover
Ubisoft reports on the failure of Ghost Recon Breakpoint
https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/ubisoft-admits-ghost-recon-breakpoint-is-a-hot-mess/
Bethesda acquires Alpha Dog Games for more mobile games
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/mobile/2019/10/24/20930843/bethesda-alpha-dog-games-acquisition
Another Streamer to Mixer
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/24/20930647/twitch-shroud-mixer-microsoft-ninja-amazon-exclusive
Google Stadia pre-order delays
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/10/google-cant-fulfill-all-stadia-pre-orders-for-nov-19-launch/
WWE 2K20 is a bug riddled mess
https://evostrix.com/wwe-2k20-is-getting-absolutely-torn-apart-online/
Fallout First domain fell through
https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/player-claims-fallout-1st-domain-to-protest-fallout-76s-subscription/
This week we cover
Ubisoft reports on the failure of Ghost Recon Breakpoint
https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/ubisoft-admits-ghost-recon-breakpoint-is-a-hot-mess/
Bethesda acquires Alpha Dog Games for more mobile games
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/mobile/2019/10/24/20930843/bethesda-alpha-dog-games-acquisition
Another Streamer to Mixer
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/10/24/20930647/twitch-shroud-mixer-microsoft-ninja-amazon-exclusive
Google Stadia pre-order delays
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/10/google-cant-fulfill-all-stadia-pre-orders-for-nov-19-launch/
WWE 2K20 is a bug riddled mess
https://evostrix.com/wwe-2k20-is-getting-absolutely-torn-apart-online/
Fallout First domain fell through
https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/player-claims-fallout-1st-domain-to-protest-fallout-76s-subscription/
This week we cover
Over 2,500 free MS-DOS Games
https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_msdos_games?and%5B%5D=emulator_start%3A%2Aiafix%2A&sin=&sort=-publicdate
More Blizzard Banning and blow ups
https://evostrix.com/blizzard-bans-three-college-hearthstone-protesters-for-6-months/
https://evostrix.com/blizzard-cancels-overwatch-event-in-new-york-city/
Destiny 2 helps you not play the game
https://gamerant.com/destiny-2-power-level-boost-900-price/
$200,000 dollars spent on a F2P transformers game and AI can help
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/10/someone-spent-over-220000-in-microtransactions-on-a-transformers-game/
https://www.pcgamesn.com/ai-microtransactions
This week we cover
Over 2,500 free MS-DOS Games
https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_msdos_games?and%5B%5D=emulator_start%3A%2Aiafix%2A&sin=&sort=-publicdate
More Blizzard Banning and blow ups
https://evostrix.com/blizzard-bans-three-college-hearthstone-protesters-for-6-months/
https://evostrix.com/blizzard-cancels-overwatch-event-in-new-york-city/
Destiny 2 helps you not play the game
https://gamerant.com/destiny-2-power-level-boost-900-price/
$200,000 dollars spent on a F2P transformers game and AI can help
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/10/someone-spent-over-220000-in-microtransactions-on-a-transformers-game/
https://www.pcgamesn.com/ai-microtransactions
This week we cover
Blizzard crap
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/activision-blizzard-stock-price-dips-as-video-game-players-call-for-boycotts/
https://www.windowscentral.com/after-over-10000-hours-world-warcraft-i-wont-be-supporting-blizzard-anymore
https://reclaimthenet.org/blizzard-disables-authentication-user-accounts/
https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/8/20904308/hearthstone-player-blitzchung-hong-kong-protesters-ban-blizzard
https://twitter.com/LarryLi21711886/status/1181565045907439617
https://dotesports.com/hearthstone/news/report-blizzard-employees-staged-walkout-to-protest-blitzchung-ban
This week we cover
Duke Nukem composer sues over Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-09-30-duke-nukem-3d-composer-sues-gearbox-pitchford-and-valve
Cuphead in your (Tesla) Car
https://www.pcgamer.com/cuphead-has-sold-5-million-copies-is-on-sale-and-can-be-played-in-tesla-cars/
Zombies in Apex Legends
https://www.gamesradar.com/apex-legends-halloween/
200+ kind of free Origin games
https://www.techradar.com/news/play-200-origin-store-games-for-free-all-next-month-by-making-your-ea-account-more-hack-proof
More Microtransactions news
https://www.pcgamesn.com/ghost-recon-breakpoint/microtransactions
https://segmentnext.com/2019/10/01/ea-patent-encourages-microtransactions/
Pokemon S&S has autosave
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2019/10/2/20894997/pokemon-sword-and-shield-autosave?usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15701399090952&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.polygon.com%2F2019%2F10%2F2%2F20894997%2Fpokemon-sword-and-shield-autosave
This week we cover
Should the price of a video game go up?
Fallout 76 Helmet Recall
https://www.pcgamer.com/fallout-76-collectable-helmets-are-being-recalled-due-to-mould-risk/
Borderlands 3 is the fast selling game in 2K’s history
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-09-23-borderlands-3-is-the-fastest-selling-game-in-2ks-history
Xbox Game on Android
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/24/microsoft-xcloud-gaming-preview-starts-in-october.html
Cataclysm
https://www.gamesradar.com/anthems-cataclysm-event-quietly-returns-after-players-complain-of-nothing-else-to-do/
This week we cover
2nd worst Steam game
https://gamerant.com/nba-2k20-worst-game-steam/
200 more Gamestop stores to close
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/350471/Up_to_200_more_GameStop_stores_set_to_close_with_more_to_follow.php
Free Batman Games
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/collection/batman-free-week
Destiny 2 annual pass is free
https://gamerant.com/destiny-2-annual-pass-is-free-for-everyone-now/
Church get involved with gaming
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/15/addictive-video-game-features-should-banned-children-gateway/
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/technology-49661870?usqp=mq331AQEKAFwAQ%3D%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15683194770548&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Ftechnology-49661870
Apple Arcade is here
https://kotaku.com/apple-arcade-is-mobile-gaming-without-all-the-bullshit-1838258655\
The Guardians best game of the 21 century
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2019/sep/19/50-best-video-games-of-the-21st-century
This week we cover
Kitty Duval’s future
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/video-games/older-people-are-embracing-video-games-some-stardom-n1047906
http://www.legacy.com/news/culture-and-trends/article/dd-loving-grandmas-twitter-eulogy-is-the-loveliest-thing-youll-read
SonicFox raises money
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/08/29/queer-furry-sonicfox-raises-thousands-for-lgbt-youth-by-playing-mortal-kombat-for-72-hours/
Ninja’s Deal with Adidas
https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/27/20834158/ninja-adidas-fortnite-partnership-apparel-deal-tyler-blevins
Pokemon Master released
https://www.techradar.com/news/pokemon-masters-is-coming-to-ios-and-android-this-month
ProJared’s side of things
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBywRBbDUjA&t=1620s
This week we cover
Google in gaming
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/08/21/googles-giant-leap-into-video-game-streaming.html
Wario has no nipples
https://www.gamesradar.com/2019-has-its-very-own-shirtless-mario-scandal-as-nintendo-fans-go-mad-trying-to-find-warios-nipples/
Australia bans certain games
https://theconversation.com/australia-bans-video-games-for-things-youd-see-in-movies-but-gamers-can-access-them-anyway-122183
Nazis in Roblox
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/08/22/extremists-creep-into-roblox-an-online-game-popular-with-children.html
Gaming shoes?!
https://amp.businessinsider.com/k-swiss-gamer-shoes-review-2019-8
This week we cover
A Hat in Time coming to the Switch
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/08/15/a-hat-in-time-nintendo-switch-release-date-revealed-includes-co-op
New Saints row teased
https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2019/8/14/20805385/new-saints-row-game-thq-nordic-volition-timesplitters-dead-island
Microsoft says cloud inevitable
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/08/microsoft-cloud-gaming-is-inevitable-but-years-from-mainstream/
Walmart pulls violent video game displays in light of shootings
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2019/08/09/business/walmart-violent-video-games/index.html?
Apex Legends Cashes in
https://www.game-debate.com/news/27559/apex-legends-has-gone-extreme-with-microtransactions-selling-an-axe-skin-for-over-170
This week we cover.
Pokemon Direct and the damage that the distraction that blaming video games for mass shootings actually cause.
This week we cover
Google’s new subscription service
https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/1/20750110/google-play-pass-subscription-service-premium-apps-games-apple-arcade-competition
Ninja moves to Mixer
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/01/tech/ninja-fortnite-twitch-mixer-trnd/index.html
EA doesn’t like Nintendo Switch
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2019/08/01/ea-has-a-bad-reason-for-not-releasing-more-games-on-nintendo-switch/#5b0728fa441a
Microtransactions in CTR
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microtransactions-are-coming-to-crash-team-racing-/1100-6468815/?utm_source=reddit.com#comments-block-33465612
This week we cover
Hideo Kojima Shades BR games
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/07/23/hideo-kojima-throws-shade-fortnite-battle-royale-games/
Porn game top spot on steam
https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/24/20708786/koikatsu-party-steam-sex-game-patch-valve-sales
Nintendo Answer to Streaming
https://fortune.com/2019/07/17/nintendo-switch-lite-streaming-video-games/
New Disney Themed Switch
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-reveals-gorgeous-disney-themed-switch-con/1100-6468682/
Refunds on Joycons
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-07-22-nintendo-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-joy-con-drifting-defect
PUBG and Fornite are Best Buddies
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/two-years-after-lawsuit-pubg-corp-says-its-okay-wi/1100-6468683/
2/3 of users have been harrassed online
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-reveals-gorgeous-disney-themed-switch-con/1100-6468682/
https://kotaku.com/74-of-adults-have-been-harassed-while-gaming-online-s-1836678162
This week we cover
Questions answered about the Nintendo Switch Lite
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/12/9-nintendo-switch-lite-questions-answered-by-nintendo
Randy Pitchford doesn’t quite pitch cross=play
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-15-randy-pitchford-confirms-no-borderlands-3-cross-play-at-launch
Best Selling game of 2019, according to Ubisoft
https://metro.co.uk/2019/07/18/division-2-best-selling-game-2019-claims-ubisoft-10412521/
Resident Evil Triple Pack
https://biohazardcast.com/extractionpointmag/resident-evil-5-and-6-on-switch/
More money lost by ‘surprise mechanics’
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48925623
This week we cover
What we know about the Nintendo Switch Lite
https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-switch-lite-from-d-pads-to-sharable-games-heres-what-we-learned/
Cuphead coming to Netflix
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/07/09/cuphead-netflix-tv-show-details
Bank account emptied on FIFA
https://evostrix.com/four-kids-empty-parents-bank-account-on-fifa-ultimate-team/
EA doesn’t want to be the bad guys
https://gamerant.com/ea-gamers-think-company-bad-guys/
This week we cover
EA’s Trash
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/06/ea-loot-boxes-actually-surprise-mechanics-that-are-ethical-and-fun/
https://www.pcgamesn.com/ea-loot-boxes
https://kotaku.com/ea-our-loot-boxes-are-actually-surprise-mechanics-that-1835662012
This week we cover
IndyPop 2019
Nintendo’s E3
Nintendo at E3 2019 in 11 Minutes
Square Enix’s E3
FULL Square Enix E3 2019 Press Conference
Google Stadia Data usage
https://www.pcgamer.com/stadia-4k-streaming-will-use-up-1tb-of-data-in-65-hours/
Pokemon S & S won’t have them all
https://www.polygon.com/e3/2019/6/13/18677717/pokemon-sword-shield-national-dex-pokedex-galar-e3-2019
This week we cover
Google Stadia news
https://kotaku.com/everything-we-learned-today-about-google-stadia-update-1835294433
Pokemon Sword and Shield
https://www.cnet.com/news/pokemon-sword-shield-launch-nov-15-nintendo-switch-zamazenta-zacian/
This week we cover
Pokemon Conference
2019 Pokémon Press Conference
- https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/big-pokemon-news-from-tokyo/
Video Game Tarriff
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-05-24-us-considers-25-percent-tariff-on-game-consoles
Gaming disorder is now an addiction
https://www.npr.org/2019/05/28/727585904/is-gaming-disorder-an-illness-the-who-says-yes-adding-it-to-its-list-of-diseases
This week we cover
God of War hits 10 million sales
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/god-of-war-sales-exceed-10-million/1100-6467083/
Memorial day sales via Google Express
https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2019/5/21/18634363/ps4-pro-ipad-nintendo-switch-google-express-discount-memorial-day-sale
More PS5 info
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-playstation-5-details-revealed-ps5-specs-psv/1100-6466281/
Game to look out for – Man of Medan
https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/21/man-of-medan-release-date-supermassive/
ACEN2019 RECAP!!!!!
This week we cover
SBR @ ACEN
Super Mario Maker 2
Super Mario Maker 2 Direct – 15.05.2019
This week we cover
ProJared Scandal
https://kotaku.com/youtuber-projared-accused-of-sexually-soliciting-fans-1834650673
https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/9/18538265/projared-youtube-underage-photo-allegations-heidi-ofarrel-game-grumps
Apex Legends coming to Mobile
https://fiveminutediscussions.com/2019/05/08/apex-legends-coming-to-mobile/
Borderlands 3 and it’s Microtransactions
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-3-does-have-microtransactions-you-can-/1100-6466610/?utm_source=reddit.com
Delta’s dumb Anti-Union Post
https://www.fastcompany.com/90347094/delta-air-lines-compares-union-dues-to-video-games-in-offensive-poster
Missouri Senator wants to ban loot boxes
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/missouri-senator-loot-box-ban-bill-1203208889/
Riot Employee’s walk out
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/riot-games-walkout-1203206306/
This week we cover
Mario Kart Tour
https://gamerant.com/mario-kart-tour-beta-sign-up-android/
Apex Legends delays Titanfall
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/04/25/new-titanfall-apex-legends-delayed/
How I Feel on Borderlands 3
What happened to Anthem?
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/05/02/dragon-age-4-anthem-bioware-pc-ps4-xbox/
Investors pull out due to Google announcement
https://techraptor.net/content/mad-box-investors-pulling-out-after-google-stadia-announcement
Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
This week we cover
MK11
https://www.ign.com/boards/threads/they-made-the-female-characters-ugly-in-mk11.455292257/
https://kotaku.com/people-are-upset-about-things-that-don-t-actually-happe-1834249359
This week we cover
More countries ban PUBG
http://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/fb9905b2-6975-40c4-b15a-40bf4bda4c2e
Ubisoft supports Notre-Dame De Paris
https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/348227/supporting-notre-dame-de-paris
Randy Pitchford’s position of BL3
https://www.pcgamer.com/gearbox-boss-bitch-and-moan-if-you-want-but-the-epic-store-is-best-for-borderlands-3/
Playstation 5 Details
https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/
Future of Gaming
https://www.cnet.com/news/new-xbox-and-playstation-hardware-hint-at-the-future-of-gaming-six-years-late/
https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/xbox-one/consoles/xbox-one-s/all-digital-edition
This week we cover
PSN Name Changes
https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/11/18306172/psn-name-change-ps4-online-id-change-how-to-what-it-costs
Octopath Traveler coming to the PC
https://gematsu.com/2019/04/octopath-traveler-coming-to-pc-on-june-7
Borderland 3 exclusive problem
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/04/04/borderlands-3-pc-epic-games-store-steam-exclusive/
PUBG Banned in Nepal
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nepal-pubg/nepal-bans-online-game-pubg-citing-negative-impact-on-children-idUSKCN1RN2FQ?utm_source=reddit.com
Sekiro sold over two million copies
https://gematsu.com/2019/04/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-sales-top-two-million-in-10-days
Fallout 76’s non cosmetic in-game item
https://www.destructoid.com/fallout-76-adds-a-microtransaction-that-is-not-cosmetic-549512.phtml
This week we cover
Easy Mode
https://kotaku.com/an-easy-mode-has-never-ruined-a-game-1833757865
Prince Harry wants to Ban Fortnite
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/prince-harry-says-fortnite-gaming-shouldnt-be-allowed-uk-1199507
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/prince-harry-fortnite-ban-1203180583/
Snapchat’s Snap Games
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/snapchat-games-bitmoji-party-1203180205/
This week we cover
New switch models
https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/25/18280594/new-nintendo-switch-models-e3-wsj
https://us.blastingpop.com/gaming/2019/03/nintendo-switch-models-planned-for-this-year-wsj-report-002881025.html
https://us.blastingnews.com/gaming/2018/05/nintendo-switch-dockless-units-are-retailing-in-japan-002594457.html
Apple Arcade
https://newsforgamers.net/2019/03/25/apple-arcade-apples-game-subscriptions-for-all-apple-devices/
EA Lay offs
https://screenrant.com/ea-lays-off-staff-350-people-affected/
Cuphead’s creator wants him in SMASH
https://www.gameinformer.com/gdc-2019/2019/03/20/cupheads-creator-desperately-wants-him-in-super-smash-bros
Google’s Anti-cheat
https://news.unikrn.com/article/google-stadia-anti-cheat-aimbot-technology-gdc-n_cw
This week we cover
Google Stadia
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/03/google-makes-ambitious-promises-about-stadia-streaming-speed-latency/
https://store.google.com/magazine/stadia
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/20/18274184/google-stadia-youtube-streaming-future-gaming-cloud
This Week We Cover
Epic dance cases dropped
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-03-09-2-milly-alfonso-ribeiro-others-drop-lawsuits-against-epic-games-over-dances
Snoop Doog in gaming
https://www.pcgamer.com/snoop-doggs-esports-series-the-gangsta-gaming-league-kicks-off-tonight/
Japan game halted
https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-47553857?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s
Stream PC games to your Xbox one
https://www.techradar.com/news/microsofts-wireless-display-app-now-lets-you-stream-pc-games-to-your-xbox-one
Master Chief Collection coming to PC
https://www.techradar.com/news/halo-the-master-chief-collection-is-officially-coming-to-pc
Google Gaming
https://www.gamespot.com/videos/google-gaming-announcement-coming-soon-gs-news-upd/2300-6448755/
MOAR streaming
https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/14/valve-lets-you-stream-steam-games-from-anywhere/
This week we cover
Xbox Live on the Switch?!
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-live-coming-to-nintendo-switch-ios-and-androi/1100-6464772/
Fornite is killing the video game industry
https://nypost.com/2019/02/06/major-video-game-stocks-dropping-thanks-to-fortnites-success/
https://www.foxnews.com/tech/fortnite-is-killing-the-rest-of-the-video-game-industry
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/electronic-arts-stock-heads-toward-largest-drop-in-more-than-a-decade-after-earnings-miss-2019-02-05
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-fortnite-effect-slams-videogame-makers-stocks-2019-02-06
Nintendo Switch’s native voice chat
https://www.techradar.com/news/nintendo-switch-gets-native-voice-chat-at-long-last
Apex?
https://www.gizorama.com/2019/computer/pc/what-is-apex-legends
This week we cover
Wholesome
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/twitch-streamer-asleep-nap-wakes-up?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bffbbuzzfeedvideo&ref=bffbbuzzfeedvideo
Facebook duping “whales”
https://www.revealnews.org/article/facebook-knowingly-duped-game-playing-kids-and-their-parents-out-of-money/
EA back out of Belgium
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-01-29-ea-to-halt-sale-of-fifa-points-in-belgium-after-it-backs-down-over-loot-boxes
Anthem Microtransaction controversy
https://www.vgr.com/anthem-microtransactions-controversy/
Breath of the Wild sequel
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1080088/Switch-games-news-Legen-Zelda-Breath-of-the-Wild-Nintendo-Direct
This week we cover
SSBU breaking records
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/gaming/heres-super-smash-bros-ultimate-just-made-gaming-history-nintendo-switch-3649470
PUBG and Fortnite flop frame and fire rate
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/fortnite-pubg-gameplay-frame-fire-rate-relationship,38496.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/FORTnITE/comments/9j5jk7/fire_rate_is_capped_by_your_fps_not_your_console/
Fallout 76 is NOT going free to play
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bethesda-denies-fallout-76-is-going-free-to-play/1100-6464570/
PlayStation Classic half the price
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-classic-is-down-to-54-right-now/1100-6464576/
Gamespot – Several Hours of Anthem
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/we-played-several-hours-of-anthem-heres-what-its-l/1100-6464560/
This week we cover
EA cancels open-world Star Wars Game
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/ea-vancouver-star-wars-games-1203109833/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-cancels-star-wars-open-world-game-according-to-/1100-6464417/?utm_source=reddit.com
76 vigilantism in Fallout 76
https://www.vgr.com/fallout-76-item-duplication-vigilantism/
GameStop goes back to selling games
https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/gamestop-sale-spring-mobile-business-1203110114/
Study shows that Xbox player are better than PS4 players
https://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/lg-study-claims-that-xbox-gamers-are-better-than-pc-and-ps4-players-at-gaming/
Soulja boy at it again
https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/14/soulja-boy-console-ps-vita/
https://www.engadget.com/2008/09/17/finally-soulja-boy-reviews-braid/
This week we cover
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Fallout 76 patches
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https://www.dualshockers.com/fallout-76-january-2019-updates/
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Nintendo Switch 2
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https://www.t3.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-will-come-in-two-flavours-pro-and-lite
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RDR2 Battle Royale
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https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/red-dead-online-battle-royale-1203104559/
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ESA meets with WHO about “gaming disorder”
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https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/esa-who-gaming-disorder-meeting-1203105064/
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BBB gives Fornite “F”
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/01/10/fortnite-maker-epic-games-earns-f-rating-better-business-bureau/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.d02c6b465880
Bungie takes it Destiny from Activision
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019/01/activision-will-cut-ties-with-bungie-give-up-publishing-control-of-destiny/
This week we cover
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The Souja Boy Scandel
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https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/01/02/soulja-boy-stops-selling-souljagame-game-consoles
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https://www.thegamer.com/soulja-boy-sold-5-million-consoles/
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Playstation Classic
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Fallout 76
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Thought and Wants for the New Year
This week we cover
Epic Store makes people Steam Game
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/332619/Epic_Store_influences_developers_to_pull_Steam_releases.php
Epic games gets Journey
https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/journey/home
Esports fans don’t watch TV (Duh)
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/nielson-esports-1203089283/
Persona 5…maybe coming to the Switch
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/1058092/Nintendo-Switch-update-PS4-blow-PlayStation
This week we cover
Leak fallout 76 customer complaints info
https://kotaku.com/bethesda-support-leaks-fallout-76-customer-names-addre-1830892930?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow
Fortnite Stealing Dances?
https://kotaku.com/rapper-2-milly-sues-epic-games-for-stealing-his-dance-1830888259
Waiting for Smash
This Week We Cover
FTC investigating Loot Boxes
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/ftc-loot-box-investigation-1203038178/
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/loot-boxes-gambling-video-games-ftc-look-it-n941256
Fallout 76 and all of it shit…
https://kotaku.com/200-fallout-76-edition-promised-fancy-bag-delivers-ny-1830724582
https://wccftech.com/ex-obsidian-fallout-76-great-potential/
https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/11/27/bethesda-facing-possible-class-action-lawsuit-over-fallout-76
Nintendo and Youtube
https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/28/18117166/nintendo-creator-program-ends-streaming-content-monetization-guidelines
https://www.bluemoongame.com/nintendo-trying-to-contain-major-super-smash-bros-ultimate-leak/
Black Friday Deals!
https://bestblackfriday.com/ads/target-black-friday/page-13?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=forbes16#ad_view
https://bestblackfriday.com/ads/best-buy-black-friday/page-3#ad_view
https://bestblackfriday.com/ads/gamestop-black-friday/page-2#ad_view
This week we cover
Pokemon Grandpa on 15 phones
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2018/11/13/taiwan-grandpa-catches-em-all-playing-pokemon-go-on-15-phones/23588735/
FNAF coming to consoles
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/11/14/battlefield-v-single-player-content-war-stories/
No Nintendo 64 classic
https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/11/15/nintendos-reggie-fils-aime-says-there-are-currently-no-plans-for-an-n64-classic
Playstation not coming to E3 2019
https://www.theverge.com/2018/11/15/18097441/sony-playstation-skipping-e3-2019-keynote-booth
Nintendo wins 12 MIL lawsuit
https://www.pcgamesn.com/nintendo-pirate-roms
Fallout 76 won’t uninstall
https://www.altchar.com/games-news/580997/fallout-76-wont-uninstall-beta-until-you-buy-the-game
Harry Potter RPG???
https://www.techradar.com/news/harry-potter-rpg-everything-we-know
This week we cover
Smash Ultimate Release party @ Raid Gaming Lounge @ 5PM – 3044 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Diablo Immortal Fan Response
https://evostrix.com/diablo-immortal-reveal-met-with-backlash-response-by-fans/
Ubisoft into eSports
https://www.comixasylum.com/games-2/ubisoft-diving-deep-into-esports/
PUBG also declining in streamed hours
https://blastawaythegamereview.com/2018/10/31/pubg-is-declining-in-streamers-according-to-the-latest-streamlabs-quarterly-report/
Fallout 76 has Microtransactions but it’s not what you think
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-76-has-microtransactions-but-bethesda-insi/1100-6462850/?utm
YouTube app comes to Nintendo Switch
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-gets-youtube-app/1100-6463125/
Fallout Server could run forever?!
https://www.vgr.com/fallout-76-servers-run-forever-hines/
Games pulling out of Belgium due to anti-lootbox stance
https://nichegamer.com/2018/11/06/belgium-anti-lootbox-stance-prompts-multiple-games-to-pull-services-availability/
This week we cover
Undertale 2?!
https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/31/18048352/deltarune-undertale-toby-fox-story-gameplay
https://www.pcgamer.com/undertale-creator-releases-new-free-game/
Game site repays via donations after RDR2 leaks
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/video-game-journalism-and-leaks-1203017032/#respond
Nintendo direct recap
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/super-smash-bros-ultimate-direct-1203017326/
This week we cover
Rockstar’s Culture of Crunch
https://kotaku.com/inside-rockstar-games-culture-of-crunch-1829936466
Saints Go!
https://kotaku.com/pokemon-go-clone-has-you-collecting-catholic-saints-1829980790
Fortnite Steaming Declining
https://www.vgr.com/popularity-fortnite-streaming-decline/
Drake and Nadeshot make “100 Thieves”
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/drake-now-co-owns-a-gaming-brand/1100-6462744/
Battlefield 5 developer banned from BLOPS IV
https://www.vgr.com/battlefield-5-developer-banned-ops/
This Week We Cover
Fortnite Cheaters got caught
https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/15/the-morning-after-fortnite-cheats/
Rockstar working employees 100 hours a week
http://www.vulture.com/2018/10/the-making-of-rockstar-games-red-dead-redemption-2.html
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-10-16-rockstar-attepts-to-defuse-100-hour-work-week-controversy-amidst-storm-of-criticism
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/15/17979606/rockstar-red-dead-redemption-2-crunch-100-hour-work-week
Nintendo Mini news
https://www.techradar.com/news/first-photos-of-nintendo-64-classic-mini-appear-with-telltale-controller-ports
Why gaming industry loves loot boxes
http://www.cityam.com/265940/loot-boxes-video-games-and-others-ways-gaming-industry
Fallout 76 Stress Test Leaker Suspended
https://www.vgr.com/fallout-76-stress-test-suspended-xbox/
This week we cover
Pokemon go making bank
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/pokemon-go-85-million-september-1202976861/
Changing PSN name
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gaming/news/sony-finally-allow-ps4-players-change-psn-online/
Stardew Valley on iOS
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/9/17957290/stardew-valley-farm-game-iphone-release-date
Microsoft ends support of Apple TV’s Minecraft
https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/11/17962728/minecraft-apple-tv-version-dead-microsoft
Microsoft’s X-Cloud
https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/10/08/microsoft-reveals-project-xcloud-where-you-can-play-xbox-games-anywhere-on-anything/#1d99a0d3268d
Playstation 5…sort of confirmed
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2018/10/10/ps-5-succeed-playstation-4-sony-ceo-confirms-next-gen-works/1588172002/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/10/09/sony-confirms-playstation-5-is-coming-but-wont-speak-its-name/#6e0958057ce3
This week we cover
Animal Crossing Switch release date leak??
https://www.lootpots.com/articles/animal-crossing-for-nintendo-switch-could-be-released-as-early-as-q1-2019-02102018/
Witcher author wants more money
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/327758/The_Witcher_author_wants_16_million_in_royalties_from_CD_Projekt_Red.php
Harry Potter “Open World RPG”
https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/2/17927386/harry-potter-rpg-trailer-leak-open-world
Royalty weighing in on Fortnite
https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-fortnite-controversy/amp/?xid=amprecirc4
Study confirms violence in video games cause aggression
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2018/10/01/violent-video-games-tie-physical-aggression-confirmed-study/1486188002/
http://www.pnas.org/content/115/40/9882#sec-4
This week we cover
TellTale lawsuit
http://www.tssgaming.ca/2018/09/25/telltale-class-action-law-suit/
Swiss soccer fans protest eSports
https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/24/swiss-soccer-fans-protest-esports/
Ten major gaming studios closed in the past 12 months
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/ten-major-game-studios-closed-in-12-months-1202959815/
Did Bowsette really make bank?
https://goboiano.com/nintendo-stock-goes-up-after-bowsette-blew-up/
https://twitter.com/TheAtlasOne/status/1044295762753007616
Sony joins the club
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-responds-to-ps4-cross-play-news/1100-6462088/
Nintendo might have a sudo-virtual console
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/09/hold_me_virtual_console_data_has_been_discovered_in_the_nintendo_switch_eshop
This week we cover
Video games esports as evaluation of modern news media
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2018/09/19/new-owner-of-l-a-times-sees-video-games-esports-as-evolution-of-modern-news-media/
Skyrim parent company files trademark for redfall
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/skyrim-parent-company-files-trademark-for-redfall/1100-6461866/
Playstation Classic
https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/09/18/introducing-playstation-classic-with-20-pre-loaded-games/
My thoughts on Nintendo Switch Online
Saints Row: the Third to the Switch
https://us.blastingnews.com/gaming/2018/09/saints-row-the-third-is-coming-to-the-nintendo-switch-002720529.html
Fallout 6 wants to run FOREVER
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-76-wants-to-run-until-the-end-of-time/1100-6461775/
Twitter – @MRG_SBR
www.startbuttonreview.com
This week we cover
Nintendo Cloud Save not available for some games
https://www.engadget.com/2018/09/08/nintendo-switch-cloud-save-not-available/
EA under investigation after violating micro-transactions ban
https://us.blastingpop.com/gaming/2018/09/ea-facing-investigation-in-belgium-over-fifa-19-loot-boxes-002711005.html
Spider Man 4 proposal (with update from girl)
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2018/9/9/17838210/spider-man-ps4-game-insomniac-easter-egg-marriage-proposal
https://www.houstonpress.com/news/the-spider-man-proposal-easter-egg-has-a-darker-side-10842784
NINTENDO DIRECT 9-13-18
This week we cover
Valve changes the way games with nudity, violence and sexual content are presented on steam
https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-is-changing-the-way-games-with-nudity-violence-and-sexual-content-are-presented-on-steam/
Xbox responds to Sony’s cross play stance
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-boss-responds-to-sonys-new-cross-play-stateme/1100-6461536/
2k says microtransactions are the reality
https://www.pcgamer.com/microtransactions-are-an-unfortunate-reality-of-modern-gaming-says-2k/
Olympic committee says esports are to violent
https://metro.co.uk/2018/09/04/olympics-committee-rules-out-killer-esports-games-7913493/
China tightens control on game industry as game addiction takes spotlight
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2018/09/05/gaming-addiction-under-spotlight-in-china-as-regulators-tighten-control-on-industry/
This week we cover
Mass shooting at tournament
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/26/us/jacksonville-madden-shooting/index.html
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2018/8/30/17799582/jacksonville-madden-tournament-shooting-toxic-gaming-culture
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-45323936
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-45321122
Boob physics???
https://nichegamer.com/2018/08/26/breast-physics-added-back-to-dead-or-alive-6-now-more-realistic/
Miyamoto warns companies about nickel and diming their consumers
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-22/super-mario-creator-warns-gaming-industry-don-t-be-too-greedy
Ubisoft is taking a year break from Assassin Creed in 2019
https://amp.businessinsider.com/assassins-creed-2019-2018-8
Tira From Soul Caliber to be DLC
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.polygon.com/platform/amp/2018/8/21/17763822/soulcalibur-6-tira-dlc-custom-character-creator-video
PUBG Training Ground
http://www.yuplas.ooo/2018/08/pubg-introduces-elaborate-training-mode.html
Amazon kills the pre-order deal
https://blastawaythegamereview.com/2018/08/20/amazon-officially-axes-ad-free-viewing-on-twitch-and-prime-discounts-on-games/
Sonic gets a movie?!
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/yet-another-video-game-is-getting-a-movie-adaptati/1100-6461353/
KOFI
https://ko-fi.com/startbuttonreview
This we cover
Bethesda cracking down on used games
https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/11/17661254/bethesda-sell-used-games-amazon-block
Gris might be 2018 most gorgeous game
https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/13/17683148/gris-trailer-release-date-preview-devolver-digital
Indie game – Proletariat
https://imgur.com/gallery/Dz1xdxB
Nintendo Switch Online details
https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/
Ninja not Steaming with women
https://www.pcgamer.com/ninja-defends-his-decision-to-avoid-streaming-with-women/
XBOX ONE X for $200
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-get-a-new-xbox-one-x-for-200-us-only/1100-6461147/
This week we cover
SMASH DIRECT!!!!!
IGN Writer Fired
https://kotaku.com/ign-pulls-review-after-plagiarism-accusations-1828157939
EmuParadise changes it’s ways
https://www.emuparadise.me/emuparadise-changing.php
COD: BLOPS 4 Beta on PC
https://community.treyarch.com/t5/Treyarch-Blog/Gear-Up-For-the-PC-Open-Beta-Exclusively-on-Blizzard-Battle-net/ba-p/10793423
Niantic bringing PVP…maybe
https://www.mainmenugames.com/single-post/2018/08/06/PvP-coming-soon-to-Pokemon-Go-says-Niantic-employee
Fortnite gets its own launcher on Android
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2018/08/03/epic-ceo-tim-sweeney-on-why-androids-fortnite-wont-be-on-google-play-cross-play-and-unreal/#44ecf6e313bf
Nintendo gets mocked
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2018/08/chinese_gaming_giant_appears_to_rip-off_zelda_mocking_nintendo_fans_and_lying_in_the_process
https://nintendosoup.com/netease-official-account-insults-switch-gamers-claims-pc-games-are-superior-to-switch-games/
EA’s “moral compass”
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-star-wars-battlefront-2-controversy-changed-ho/1100-6461047/
This week we cover
Gamefly Shutting Down this month
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/gamefly-streaming-service-stops-1202892452/
God of War shows the power of the single player game
https://www.vgr.com/god-war-single-player-131-million/
KH3 as long as Octopath Traveler?! …No, it isn’t
http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/01/no-kingdom-hearts-3s-play-length-has-not-been-officially-confirmed
Why you don’t need the new Mario and Zelda joycons
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-and-zelda-switch-d-pad-joy-cons-look-good-bu/1100-6460830/
Spyro, not a true physical game
https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/2/17643358/spyro-reignited-trilogy-games-on-disc-download
Fortnite Coaches are a thing now
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2788860-parents-hiring-fortnite-coaches-to-improve-play-help-children-level-up
This week we cover
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Nintendo Introduces Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards
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https://my.nintendo.com/news/835df442c23059cd
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Fortnite founder now Billionaire
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https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-studio-founder-is-now-a-billionaire-repor/1100-6460747/
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Neopets is coming back?!
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https://bestinslot.co/neopets-mobile-app-brings-back-childhood-nostalgia/
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Nintendo is back at it again with the bans
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https://www.vgr.com/nintendo-files-lawsuit-against-two-popular-rom-sites/
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Forza will have no loot boxes
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https://www.vgr.com/forza-7-will-remove-loot-boxes-no-paid-tokens-will-be-in-forza-7-or-forza-horizon-4/
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Valve gives the ability to see what you get from Loot boxes
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https://newsforgamers.net/2018/07/26/valve-adds-the-ability-to-see-your-loot-boxes/
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“You can still get your refund of No Man’s Sky”
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https://www.gog.com/forum/general/extended_refund_policy_for_no_mans_sky_f8934/page11
This week we cover
The Worst Gaming Launch ever
https://whizord.com/the-culling-2-literally-the-worst-launch-of-all-time/
Germany banned pre-orders with no release date
https://www.vgr.com/germany-has-banned-pre-orders-for-games-with-no-release-dates/
Clash of Clans Money Laundering
https://variety.com/2018/gaming/news/clash-of-clans-mobile-games-money-laundering-1202878109/
“Less Likely” to let outside studio make another Fallout Game
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bethesda-is-less-likely-to-let-an-outside-studio-m/1100-6460518/
Octo-out of physical copies
https://gamerant.com/octopath-traveler-sold-out-amazon-sales/
Gamecube emulator on a Switch?!
http://www.siliconera.com/2018/07/08/gamecube-emulator-on-nintendo-switch-via-lakka-proof-of-concept-shown-off/
Nintendo cracking down on hackers
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.techradar.com/amp/news/nintendo-switch-hardware-patch-reportedly-found-in-brand-new-units
Take-two doesn’t want to take too much from consumers
http://dailygamingreport.co.uk/latest-gaming-news/take-two-ceo-doesnt-buy-in-to-the-subscription-model/
Fake Fortnite petition gets head way
https://www.killping.com/blog/fortnite-petition-attracts-thousands-signatures/
Runescape comes to Android!
https://www.vgr.com/runescape-has-made-800-million-old-school-runescape-open-beta-arrives-on-android/
Destiny fans give Livestream hosts new butt tats!
https://www.pcgamer.com/destiny-fans-raise-dollar50000-in-30-minutes-forcing-charity-stream-hosts-to-tattoo-their-butts/
All the Indie titles on the Switch!
http://ign.com/articles/2018/07/10/nintendo-wants-to-release-20-to-30-indie-games-on-nintendo-switch-per-week