Terminator Resistance is one of my favorite games in the last few years.

This is why EVERY SINGLE TIME a story like this comes out I reccomend Mob Justice. Laws are meant to protect rich and powerful people from the consequences of their actions. But you know what laws CANT protect against? A fucking shotgun.

I don't blame Jim for their lack of enthusiasm for the industry, I always disliked the business side of video games and i'm baffled that Ubisoft would head up a high-profile project with well-known assholes, hopefully Jason's tweet will spark enough backlash to get them pulled from the project as it's not like Ubisoft is short on talented people who aren't abusers who could head up a project like that. Given Jim's statement about being done with Activision and EA, it's pretty safe to say that even if Ubisoft didn't have all these abuse allegations they'd be done covering their games as well for how often they complained about Ubisoft for other things in the past(especially their pay-to-skip MTXs).

In response to this I say to Laura: You've got this game series you really love right? And there hasnt been a new game in the seiries for years right? Then: Oh lord an announcement! Its a REMASTER of the last game in the series that just came out less than a decade ago. Who would want this?

i mean technically it's worse cuz you can't hack it as easily which means accessing mods and hacks for which is possible on the main modle likely won't be for a while on this version. 

Steph, I favor you turning Face just because the "Fat Bastard" trope has been worn to death for decades now.

If we go missing, check under the piles of Skeleton Warriors cards.

Games we played this week include: 
Doki Doki Literature Club Plus (11:20)
Fury Unleashed (19:40)
Rising Hell (22:15)
Scarlet Nexus (25:20)
Terminator Resistance (34:20)

News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft making live service Assassin’s Creed, installs alleged abusers to run project (38:55)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-07/assassin-s-creed-infinity-to-offer-live-online-game-service

Switch revision announced without rumored 4K upscaling (47:35)
https://www.thegamer.com/switch-oled-model-dock/

More reports from indie developers on challenges of working with Sony (56:05)
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/report_how_playstation_is_failing_indie_developers

Tencent deploying facial recognition to limit unsupervised children’s game time in China (59:45)
https://uk.pcmag.com/games/134366/tencent-will-use-facial-recognition-in-china-to-prevent-late-night-gaming-sessions

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Podquisition 341: Professional Unwrappers

Gold provides many powers.

Games we played this week include: 
Flynn: Son of Crimson (6:45)
Nightmare on Elm St (9:05)
Nier Reincarnation (13:30)
Unsighted (18:10)
ZombieRollerz (27:45)
Missing Orpheus (30:00)
Monster Train (32:10)
Mighty Goose (37:20)
Alan Wake Remastered (39:45)
Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz (42:25)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Twitch testing paid boost feature (44:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-04-twitch-testing-new-paid-boost-feature

Twitch source code leaked online (48:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-06-twitch-source-code-leaked-by-anonymous-hacker

Sony adds game trials to PS5, starting when download begins (1:00:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-02-sony-adds-game-trials-feature-to-ps5

Sony buys Bluepoint, will shift studio focus to new products (1:01:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-30-sony-buys-demons-souls-remake-developer-bluepoint-games

Bloomberg reports on 4K Switch dev kits, Nintendo denies, then a patent appears (1:02:30)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-29/nintendo-switch-4k-developers-make-games-for-nonexistent-console
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-30-nintendo-issues-denial-on-new-4k-nintendo-switch-report
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/nintendo-patent-details-an-ai-that-could-upscale-console-resolution-3060571

Xbox adding system-level accessibility options and clearer labeling for products (1:05:20) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-01-microsoft-unveils-host-of-new-accessibility-features-for-xbox

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Podquisition 354: Leprechaun Lore

The time has come.

Games we played this week include: 
Happy Game (14:05)
Unpacking (18:25)
What the Golf (22:20)
Lady in a Leotard with a Gun (26:00)
Netflix Games on Android (33:50)
Inscryption (38:10)
MARS (41:10)
Head Over Heels (47:50)
Moon (49:10)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Actiblizz commits to some changes that ABK were pushing for (54:00)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/technology/activision-blizzard-diversity-workplace.html

Bobby Kotick takes a PR pay cut (56:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-28-activision-blizzard-boss-bobby-kotick-asks-for-huge-pay-cut-until-company-woes-sorted

Valve isn’t allowing NFTs on Steam (59:15)
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/steam-is-removing-nft-games-from-the-platform-3071694
 
Ubisoft commits to contribute to global ruin with blockchain games (1:00:20)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/01/ubisoft-reveals-plans-to-develop-blockchain-games-and-nfts
 
Facebook rolling back account login requirement for their headsets (1:01:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-28-facebook-ditching-oculus-branding-as-part-of-company-name-change-to-meta
 
Paid Twitch Boosts are now in the wild (1:04:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-29-twitch-tests-paid-boost-feature-despite-negative-feedback-from-streamers
 
Seth Rogan allegedly to star in Donkey Kong spin-off film (1:07:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-03-seth-rogen-donkey-kong-solo-movie-reportedly-in-development
 
Jen Oneal stepping down from co-lead position at Blizzard after only three months (1:10:30)
https://kotaku.com/blizzard-is-already-losing-its-first-female-studio-co-h-1847985147
 
Blizzard games are bleeding players (1:11:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-03-as-blizzards-internal-troubles-continue-the-companys-games-continue-to-shed-players

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Podquisition 358: Moral High Ground

There are many barriers, even dangers, but we have no choice.

Games we played this week include: 
Grim Valor (13:30)
Terraria (18:30)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (22:50)
Uncanny Valley (27:45)
Red Faction Guerilla (35:15)
Shin Megami Tensei V (39:20)
Breakneck City (42:30)

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News things talked about in this episode:
LEGO puts Overwatch 2 release on hold (43:30)
https://www.pcgamer.com/lego-halts-overwatch-2-set-while-it-re-evaluates-partnership-with-activision-blizzard/

Activision Blizzard claims they’re talking to Raven QA strikers, but… (48:30)
https://twitter.com/RebelComicNerd/status/1479161800537034752
https://twitter.com/RebelComicNerd/status/1480673705391009794

Xbox relationship with Activision Blizzard has changed in light of allegations, won’t say how (56:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-11-xbox-has-changed-how-we-do-certain-things-with-activision-following-misconduct-reports

Phil Spencer thinks cross-platform gaming should include cross-platform bans (1:02:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-11-xbox-boss-wants-console-makers-to-work-together-on-cross-platform-bans-and-user-blocking

The latest Twitch fad involves illegally rebroadcasting television shows, with predictable results (1:04:15)
https://gamerant.com/twitch-tv-show-meta-explained-dmca/

Horizon Forbidden West in the wild months in advance (1:09:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-11-horizon-forbidden-west-ps4-images-leak-online

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Podquisition 368: Uncomfortable Number Two

Just find a damned ledge already.

Games we played this week include: 
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (5:40)
Gods Remastered (17:50)
Labyrinth Legends (20:30)
Pupperazzi (26:30)
Dante’s Inferno (29:00)
Super Star Path (35:45)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Raven Studios QA are forming their union Game Workers Alliance, ignored by Activision Blizzard (39:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-26-raven-software-union-bid-pushes-on-despite-activision-blizzard-missing-deadline-to-respond

Kotick demonstrates typical disrespect to employees in all-hands meeting on Microsoft merger (43:55)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/01/20/bobby-kotick-activision-blizzard-chat-layoffs/

The next three Call of Duty games reportedly have to come to PlayStation (47:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-26-next-three-call-of-duty-games-reportedly-heading-to-playstation-despite-microsoft-acquisition

LEGO game developer TT Games reported to have harmful crunch culture (48:00)
https://www.polygon.com/features/22891555/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-has-led-to-extensive-crunch-at-tt-games

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Podquisition 370: A Classic Jinkies Scenario

A not-so-subtle blend.

Games we played this week include: 
Nintendo Switch Sports (10:55)
Infernax (17:10)
Dying Light 2 (19:55)
A Little to the Left (22:40)
RoboQuest (26:35)
Skul: The Hero Slayer (31:50)
Pokémon Legends Arceus (38:30)
Horizon: Forbidden West (39:10)
Pinball Heroes (40:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Activision Blizzard’s lawyers paint union members as “footloose and fancy free” (44:35)
https://twitter.com/_TechJess/status/1496136624358494208

Accusations made against Activision Blizzard for union-busting practices at Raven Software (47:45)
https://www.polygon.com/22939657/activision-blizzard-raven-software-union-nlrb-hearing

Bobby Kotick has been covertly funding Republicans through businesses (53:35)
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/activision-blizzard-ceo-donated-to-republican-causes-3164956

Rainbow Six tournament in UAE, where homosexuality is illegal, is canceled (58:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-23-ubisoft-scraps-plans-for-rainbow-six-siege-tournament-in-abu-dhabi

Ubisoft hints in earnings call that it may be open to a buyout (1:00:00)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-02-17-despite-consolidation-ubisoft-says-it-can-still-go-it-alone

The Street Fighter 6 logo bears striking similarity to a stock image (1:07:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-23-street-fighter-6s-logo-looks-like-an-adobe-stock-image-and-its-creator-wants-a-cut

Platinum Games takes hard stance against NFTs (1:09:50)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/interviews/platinumgames-2022/

Nintendo is closing the 3DS and Wii U eShops (1:10:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-16-3ds-and-wii-u-eshop-purchases-end-in-march-2023

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Podquisition 374: Vampire Wine

Why’d you have to go and make things so complicated?

Games we played this week include: 
Steam Deck (11:15)
Pokémon Legends Arceus (22:10)
Elden Ring (23:50)
Roboquest (49:20)
Gran Turismo 7 (53:05)
Undead Knights (54:45)
Infernax (57:25)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Intellivision Amico looks about to cut bait (1:00:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-01-intellivision-cuts-fundraising-campaign-for-amico-short-setting-alarm-bells-ringing

Nvidia hit by crippling cyber attack (1:05:35)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-25/nvidia-is-investigating-cyber-attack-but-business-uninterrupted

Valve open to having Microsoft Game Pass available on Steam (1:07:05)
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/valve-has-no-plans-for-a-steam-pass-but-would-help-microsoft-put-game-pass-on-steam/

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet announced (1:11:10)
https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/

Ubisoft does, at least, protect its employees affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine (1:15:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-26-ubisoft-provides-additional-funds-advance-salaries-and-alternate-housing-to-staff-in-ukraine

Ukranian developers discussing the invasion (1:16:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-25-ukraine-game-developers-speak-out-in-face-of-russian-invasion

Lawsuits arise from Activision Blizzard King investors unhappy about Microsoft deal (1:17:20)
https://www.polygon.com/22949594/activision-blizzard-shareholder-lawsuit-sec-violation

Sony attempts to have gender discrimination suit dismissed (1:19:15)
https://www.axios.com/sony-playstation-sexual-harassment-dismissal-dde3ab46-25c2-4b82-b028-582530617ece.html

Epic Games is acquiring Bandcamp (1:21:15)
https://blog.bandcamp.com/2022/03/02/bandcamp-is-joining-epic/

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Podquisition 375: It's Just Soup

Games we played this week include: 
Guardians of the Galaxy (9:10)
Shredders (11:25)
Elden Ring (14:45)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (17:00)
Skul the Hero Slayer (33:40)
Tunic (36:10)
Ghostwire Tokyo (40:35)
Culdcept Revolt (46:50)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Wattam developer Funomena likely to close following abuse allegations (1:02:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-29-wattam-developer-funomena-reportedly-closing-following-allegations-of-workplace-abuse

Another sexual harassment suit filed against Activision Blizzard (1:04:25)
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/activision-faces-new-suit-from-worker-alleging-rampant-sexism

Judge ready to approve $18m settlement of EEOC case against Activision Blizzard (1:08:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-29-judge-prepared-to-approve-activision-blizzards-usd18m-sexual-harassment-settlement-with-eeoc

Microsoft fine with Activision Blizzard workers forming union if Activision Blizzard is (1:09:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-25-microsoft-wont-block-unionisation-efforts-at-activision-blizzard

Sony about to make PlayStation Plus more complicated (1:11:35)
https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/29/all-new-playstation-plus-launches-in-june-with-700-games-and-more-value-than-ever/

But Sony won’t put day-one releases on Plus (1:15:45)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-03-28-playstations-jim-ryan-our-games-could-suffer-if-we-put-them-straight-into-ps-plus

Gran Turismo 7 to walk back its terrible pricing (1:18:00)
https://blog.playstation.com/2022/03/25/gran-turismo-7-an-update-from-polyphony-digital/

Bloodborne Kart is apparently real (1:19:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-25-its-official-bloodborne-kart-is-coming

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Podquisition 379: A Real Wrestler

In this thrilling installment of the #1 bestselling series, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta finds herself a reluctant star witness in a sensational televised murder trial causing chaos in Old Town Alexandria with the threat of violent protests.

​Chief medical examiner Kay Scarpetta is the reluctant star witness in a sensational murder trial when she receives shocking news. The judge’s sister has been found dead. At first glance, it appears to be a home invasion, but then why was nothing stolen, and why is the garden strewn with dead plants and insects?

Although there is no apparent cause of death, Scarpetta recognizes telltale signs of the unthinkable, and she knows the worst is yet to come. The forensic pathologist finds herself pitted against a powerful force that returns her to the past, and her time to catch the killer is running out . . .

Available October 25, 2022 from Hachette Audio as a digital download, and in Print and Ebook from Grand Central Publishing. 

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Livid by Patricia Cornwell Read by January LaVoy - Audiobook Excerpt

There was a very brief period of "nerds are cool now" in the late 2000s and early 2010s. We all got over it pretty quickly, but boy did it make for some poorly dated films. 

Anyway, here's a movie about a bad human being getting everything he wants.

The Spin-Off Doctors: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

We feel confident saying, by way of comparison, that this podcast is very, very punk.

Games we played this week include: 
Demon's Souls (21:05)
Nullpointer (24:40)
Visual Out (27:05)
Grindstone (29:15)
Dead to Rights: Retribution (32:25)
Calico (38:10)
Spinnortality (44:30)
Dicey Dungeons (47:15)
Observer (50:45)
Among Us (54:45)
Fall Guys (58:15)

News things talked about in this episode:
Cyberpunk has too many dildos (2:00)
CDPR offers refunds on last-gen Cyberpunk without informing retailers (13:00)
CDPR paying out staff bonuses previously tied to review scores (18:45)
New Fortnite mode appropriates Among Us (1:03:19)
EA’s entire library added to console version of Xbox Game Pass (1:05:13)
Mass Effect trailer indicates canon ending for original trilogy (1:06:45)
Omen wins ‘worst commercial’ at The Game Adverts (1:10:30)
Twitch to ban hate content…in February (1:14:35)

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Podquisition 312: Now That’s Punk!

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Podquisition 341: Professional Unwrappers

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