rabbit?! How did I miss.. *boots up skyrim* I love bunbuns!

Wait, I thought Pepe Le Pew wasn't in that one?

The microtransactions are so bad. They're still making content for MCC that you play to get for free. For the price of MCC you could get an armor and an skin in Infinite :/

Mothman is such a lovely little shithead.

Steph, is "Consequences" just the name of the paddle? 

but....  putting the fun in "non fun-gible" means no fun... that's really stupid

Yes, you, specifically.

Games we played this week include: 
Rallyallyally (5:45)
Morse (8:05)
Neuronet: Mendax Proxy (9:45)
Back 4 Blood (11:50)
Paper Trail (16:00)
D*Fuzed (17:50)
You Suck at Parking (19:55)
Fantasian (23:45)
Grindstone (26:40)
Metroid Dread (31:50)

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News things talked about in this episode:
EA exec confronted regarding loot boxes in FIFA interview, uses weasel words. (43:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/amp/2021-10-05-the-big-interview-ea-fifa-and-loot-boxes

Twitch leak exposes years-long security flaws (46:45)
https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/7/22714160/twitch-hack-security-data-breach-problems

Microsoft investigating alternate approaches to “right to repair” (49:30)
https://www.vg247.com/microsoft-xbox-right-to-repair-consoles

Conflict over Activision EEOC settlement could destroy California labor lawsuit (54:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-latest-activision-blizzard-legal-twist-sees-californias-recent-usd18m-objection-questioned

Ubisoft employees raise concerns “role model” evaluation will suppress dissent (1:02:00)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-10-12-ubisoft-employees-call-for-removal-of-role-model-evaluation-goal-over-concerns-of-misuse

Epic cops to ripping off Among Us, imply future collaboration
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-epic-games-now-credits-among-us-innersloth-as-inspiration-for-fortnites-imposters-mode

Paradox staff speak out about culture of silence protecting abusive executives (1:08:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-paradox-staff-slam-culture-of-silence-which-let-man-with-reputation-for-harassment-continue-in-role-for-years

Eidos Montreal instituting a four-day work week (1:11:55)
https://www.businessinsider.com/4-day-work-week-workweek-hours-salary-eidos-montreal-2021-10


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Podquisition 355: You're Toast!

Have we said something to offend you?

Games we played this week include: 
Lost in Random (8:25)
Inscryption (14:15)
Forza Horizon 5 (22:50)
Popeye (31:50)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (38:15)
Dying Light (39:15)
Resident Evil Revelations 1&2 (39:55)
Dorfromantik (41:15)
Binding of Isaac: Repentance (43:00)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft staff seek public support for better working conditions with petition (45:30)
https://t.co/dqmQV96FOm

EA wants to make NFT games too (48:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-04-ea-says-nfts-will-be-an-important-part-about-the-future-of-our-industry

Nintendo can’t stop leaking games (58:05)
https://kotaku.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-leak-early-1848012271

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Podquisition 359: Obvious Comedy Discourse

On the Third Day, A New World Record, Out of the Blue.

Games we played this week include: 
Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition (13:30)
Halo Infinite (27:15)
Kill It With Fire (33:20)
Skyrim (40:15)
Shin Megami Tensei V (44:20)
Binding of Isaac: Repentance (48:40)
Dead Estate (49:30)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (55:45)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Bobby Kotick knew about sexual assault years ago (1:00:20)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-videogames-bobby-kotick-sexual-misconduct-allegations-11637075680

Elder Scrolls V confirmed launching exclusively on Xbox/PC (1:12:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-15-xbox-boss-discusses-the-elder-scrolls-6-console-exclusivity

Nintendo acknowledges JoyCon drift (1:12:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-15-doug-bowser-says-nintendo-are-making-continuous-improvements-to-joy-con-controllers

Chip shortages delay Steam Deck (1:14:10)
https://www.pcmag.com/news/valve-delays-steam-deck-launch-by-2-months-due-to-component-shortages

Spider-Man finally coming to Avengers (1:15:45)
https://www.polygon.com/22532264/spider-man-marvels-avengers-dlc-release-date-ps5-ps4

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Podquisition 360: Face the Music

Well, we almost made it.

Games we played this week include: 
Pokémon Legends: Arceus (6:45)
Pupperazzi (27:15)
Bloodborne PSX (33:45)
Terraria (42:50)
Megaman Zero (44:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Team 17 announces and abandons Worms NFTs in under 24 hours (48:14)
https://www.pcgamer.com/overcooked-and-going-under-devs-revolt-against-publisher-team17s-nft-plans/

EA slowing its roll on NFTs (1:01:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-02-ea-seemingly-backtracks-from-earlier-nft-enthusiasm

Troy Baker pulls out of his terrible NFT deal (1:03:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-31-troy-baker-u-turns-on-voice-nft-project

Atari’s Loot Box NFTs are self-parody (1:05:15)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSQIdTE3Npo

Sony set to acquire Bungie, leverage its live service experience (1:11:50)
https://www.bungie.net/en/Explore/Detail/News/50988
https://www.vg247.com/sony-plans-to-release-10-live-service-games-by-2026

Techland very nicely asks players not to play Dying Light before release (1:18:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-01-techland-asks-dying-light-2-fans-with-early-retail-copies-not-to-play-until-launch

Activision Blizzard QA internal slack message shows typical anti-union moves (1:21:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-01-union-busting-staff-message-from-activision-blizzard-released-online

Dark Pictures Anthologies games offer “Friend Pass” co-op for month of February (1:31:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-31-dark-pictures-anthology-owners-can-invite-a-friend-to-co-op-for-free-throughout-february

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Podquisition 371: Personal Best

We’re taking this show to a new level.

Games we played this week include: 
Elden Ring (8:30)
Weird West (17:40)
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines (28:55)
Resistance Burning Skies (34:40)
Despotism 3k  (39:30)
Chibi-Robo Zip Lash (46:22)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Undead Labs employees allege discrimination and abuse despite Microsoft buyout (51:55)
https://kotaku.com/state-of-decay-3-xbox-series-x-s-sexism-microsoft-undea-1848728682

Ubisoft stops development of Breakpoint, tells NFT buyers they “own” a piece of history (56:20)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-04-06-ubisoft-ends-ghost-recon-breakpoint-development-working-on-nfts-for-other-titles

NFT game using Formula One license shuts down after they can’t renew the license (1:03:35)
https://kotaku.com/f1-formula-1-one-delta-time-nft-crypto-cursed-shut-down-1848748953

Ron Gilbert returning to Monkey Island for new sequel due this year (1:05:30)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-04-05-ron-gilbert-working-on-new-monkey-island-game

Rearranged Kirby song wins Grammy Award (1:07:20)
https://kotaku.com/kirby-grammy-award-8-bit-big-band-meta-knights-revenge-1848745709

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Podquisition 380: Finding the Perfect Bush

Take the good, take the bad, roll it up and there you have the rail system.

Games we played this week include: 
Steam Deck (9:50)
Vampire Survivors (14:45)
Revita (26:22)
Nightmare Reaper (31:30)
Evil Dead: Regeneration (40:40)
Sonic Lost World (49:10)
Death Trash (56:50)


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News things talked about in this episode:
Reggie Fils-Aimé distancing himself from contractor claims against Nintendo of America (59:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/reggie-fils-aime-distances-himself-from-nintendo-contract-worker-reports


Activision-Blizzard’s continued anti-union messages just keep getting sadder (1:03:00)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/05/09/activision-union-vote-begins/


Blizzard names a new VP in attempt to quell discrimination claims (1:04:35)
https://www.eurogamer.net/blizzard-hires-new-vice-president-of-culture-amid-ongoing-company-controversies

VR technology must be stopped (1:07:25)
https://www.pcgamer.com/scientists-add-mouth-haptics-to-vr-complete-with-spiders/

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Photo Credit: Brian Robert Marshall / Commuter train towards Reading, Kintbury / CC BY-SA 2.0

Podquisition 385: Tales Of British Trains

Messing around in the honky tonk dive of my mind on a cloudy and blustery cold day.  Ya gotta blow off steam every now and then.

Folk Form In A Maj. - Variation 36,423

Burnout - Loomis

We discuss the work of Dede Allen, one of the greatest film editors to ever live, and the creative behind the shaping of BONNIE AND CLYDE, DOG DAY AFTERNOON and SLAP SHOT.

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#344 - Dede Allen Cut From The Gut

We discuss the career of Comedian/Actor Richard Pryor and focus on his movies STIR CRAZY, BREWSTER'S MILLIONS and RICHARD PRYOR: LIVE IN CONCERT.

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#345 - Richard Pryor Ripped It Up

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