You wouldn't call it cute if you knew the double entendre of 'vibes'... XD

This kinda reminds me of when Abigail Thorn (of Philosophy Tube fame) came out and a bunch of people lamented losing a positive male role model.

Why do transphobes always say they want to do things "without bias?"

I'm remembering the villain from Aristocats using a fishing rod to steal back the hat and stuff he left with the 2 dogs

oh good for you Laura! sounds fascinating

Welcome to your home for the hottest reviews of imitation beef.

Games we played this week include: 
Dead Space (2:20)
Hi-Fi Rush (27:00)
Forspoken (45:00)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft Paris workers perform strike action, plan more (1:00:55)
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/30/ubisoft-workers-strike-paris

Xbox exec claims Last of Us TV success means FTC should leave merger alone (1:02:20)
https://kotaku.com/last-us-tv-xbox-activision-blizzard-acquisition-sony-1850051036

All three console manufacturers expected to pass on E3 show (1:08:15)
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-nintendo-sony-skipping-e3-2023

Run-up to Sony VR2 launch doesn’t seem to be going well (1:14:40)
https://kotaku.com/playstation-vr2-price-preorder-sony-ps5-virtual-reality-1850052811

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Podquisition 423: Fake Meat Metrics

Never trust a banana.

Games we played this week include: 
Hi-Fi Rush (11:55)
Final Fantasy XII (29:30)
Final Fantasy XV (35.40)
Star Sled (42:55)
Saturday Edition (45:30)
Tomodachi Life (53:40)

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News things talked about in this episode:
UK regulators determine Microsoft and ABK merger might be bad for consumers, make demands (1:00:55)
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/02/uk-regulators-come-down-hard-against-microsofts-activision-acquisition/
https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1623320803738517504?s=20&t=XSLimLtI9cihZE4jOiLQfQ

Bobby Kotick suggests UK opposition to Microsoft merger could ruin its economy (1:05:50)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMhgIxo1Xi0

Unannounced single-player Titanfall/Apex Legends game gets axed, 50 employees affected (1:10:10)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-01/electronic-arts-cancels-secret-apex-legends-game-in-development

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Podquisition 424: Fruit Deception

A very special friend returns.

Games we played this week include: 
Redtape (15:45)
Wanted: Dead (21:00)
Spellcorked (35:00)
Inventory Hero (40:00)
Satisfactory (44:30)
Metroid Prime Remastered (49:00)
Commodore 64 Games (59:10)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Saudi Arabia believed to have increased investment stake in Nintendo (1:19:00)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/saudi-arabia-has-reportedly-increased-its-stake-in-nintendo-again/

Metroid Prime Remaster doesn’t credit original Metroid Prime team (1:20:15)
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/02/metroid-prime-engineer-let-down-by-exclusion-of-original-credits-in-remaster

Bobby Kotick expected to stay in CEO role at Activision Blizzard if Microsoft merger fails (1:20:15)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/activision-ceo-kotick-will-stay-in-unlikely-event-microsoft-merger-fails

Sony claims Microsoft demands for documents in FTC case are harassment (1:24:55)
https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-gaming-5a973220-9675-4245-964a-3476a3e9c4ec.html

Square Enix delivers one obvious detail about their first blockchain game and little else (1:26:30)
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/02/15/gaming-company-square-enix-partners-with-polygon-for-nft-art-project/

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Podquisition 425: The Duke Lives

After a while, it all runs together.

Games we played this week include: 
Rez Infinite (08:15)
Horizon: Call of the Mountain (10:00)
What the Bat? (11:45)
Thumper (12:35)
Tetris Effect Connected (13:05)
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (13:30)
Townsman VR (24:45)
Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge: Enhanced Edition (25:15)
Moss 1 & 2 (26:30)
Kayak VR Mirage (27:50)
Jurassic World: Aftermath Collection (29:10)
Atomic Heart (30:30)
Cities VR (40:40)
Gran Turisimo 7 (41:15)
Atelier Breaker (44:40)
Wanted: Dead (47:50)
Snak (50:15)
Sasquatches (52:40)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft makes deals with Nintendo and Nvidia in attempt to placate antitrust regulators (56:00)
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/21/23608634/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-nintendo-nvidia-partners

Microsoft says ABK acquisition will not happen without Call of Duty (57:45)
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-02-21/microsoft-says-no-to-activision-merger-without-call-of-duty

Mike Ybarra responds poorly to employee concerns at Blizzard (1:00:20)
https://www.polygon.com/23604013/blizzard-entertainment-mike-ybarra-qa-meeting

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom art book leaks, reveals loads about the unreleased game (1:04:00)
https://kotaku.com/legend-zelda-tears-kingdom-spoilers-art-book-leak-1850134905

Monster vaginas are in The Witcher III for a limited time (1:05:25)
https://kotaku.com/witcher-3-wild-hunt-mod-hd-monsters-reworked-vaginas-1850114314

Podquisition 426: What Are We Doing Again?

It's all about those family values.

Games we played this week include:
Ragnarock (08:25)
Octopath Traveller 2 (15:39)
Humanity Demo (44:28)
Tentacular (49:05)
Resident Evil Village VR (49:55)
Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe (52:08)
Laura's Playdate Corner (1:00:00)
Battleship Godies (1:00:48)
Forrest Byrnes: Up in Smoke (1:03:35)
Fantavision (1:06:08)
Sector's Edge Beta (1:20:31)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Final Fantasy XVI Producer uses "Gamer Pride" to Justify Accessibility Option Choices (1:09:45)
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-xvi-producers-pride-as-a-gamer-influenced-new-take-on-difficulty-settings/1100-6511849/?fbclid=IwAR2eKM3uCCLPgO6_B3nhRAQSN0-Qp3Cfangbkv_yxSD4KCTqduefvLR7KaI

Atomic Heart Contains a Racist Cartoon (1:23:33)
https://www.eurogamer.net/mundfish-apologises-after-racist-cartoons-were-discovered-in-atomic-heart?fbclid=IwAR2SD5OvQIZT0CVt7VYUz1yDJpA3g0GDfNyE0ARCTspZwzj-WZ4LOFMRqwA

Beyond Good & Evil 2 studio reportedly under investigation for "unprecedented" burnout and sick leave (1:25:48)
https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-good-evil-2-studio-reportedly-under-investigation-for-unprecedented-burnout-and-sick-leave?fbclid=IwAR1gV-LDO9JU0K_cUskP1ZlDHRbYI7QG1GKxSzQ27_4D2tO7wS42dnhCIco

EA Lays Off 200 Apex Legends QA Workers (1:28:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-reportedly-lays-off-200-apex-legends-qa-testers?fbclid=IwAR3UqMSL0EzK85VSfHGnBJ7mubWlML-MId3yDO_5X869CALiqI2W5oPWX1E

Rovio Hides Angry Birds Because It Doesn't Have Enough Microtransactions (1:32:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/angry-birds-will-leave-android-store-developer-says-its-just-too-popular?fbclid=IwAR2aeomYoT3KMo_XpPhAfjn7V4wVjT1rAnMhJBH8eOOSpd45lFWu9ai3PVA

Podquisition 427: Mr. Chimney Pot

Podquisition 428: Positive Feedback

He’s trying.

Games we played this week include: 
b360 (15:50)
Ratcheteer (18:35)
Dome Keeper (20:55)
Final Fantasy IX (27:20)
Recommendation Dog (33:50)
Reel Steal (35:50)
A Joke That’s Worth 99 Cents (39:05)
Wo Long (41:15)
Super Princess Peach (43:20)
GameKid (48:05)
Super Corporate Tax Evader (50:15)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Square Enix reportedly planning to replace CEO Yosuke Matsuda (56:00)
https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-square-enix-ceo-nft-crypto-blockchain-1850184312

Yuji Naka admits to insider trading (57:50)
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/03/yuji-naka-admits-guilt-during-insider-trading-case

ABK acquisition expected to be cleared by EU regulators (59:20)
https://www.polygon.com/23604013/blizzard-entertainment-mike-ybarra-qa-meeting

Microsoft releases survey results suggesting few CoD players will jump ship from PlayStation (1:04:00)
https://www.axios.com/2023/03/06/microsoft-key-call-of-duty-sony-uk-cma

FTC judge gives Microsoft access to Sony communications regarding exclusivity agreements (1:03:25)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-granted-access-to-sony-documents-the-ftcs-response-in-detail

Activision accused of firing QA employees over protest (1:05:30)
https://kotaku.com/activision-accused-of-illegally-fired-qa-testers-over-r-1850171073

Jack Black’s huge swinging balls censored on daytime television (1:09:35)
https://kotaku.com/jack-black-bowser-super-mario-bros-movie-balls-nbc-1850181162


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Podquisition 428: Positive Feedback

Make sure people know what they mean to you before it’s too late.

Games we played this week include: 
France Horn (8:50)
Bloom (11:20)
Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo (16:40)
Dome Keeper (32:50)
Core Fault (37:55)
Fatal Frame Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (44:35)
Generations (53:20)
Down the Oubliette (56:00)
BROK the InvestiGator (58:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft takes out ads in UK papers to promote Activision-Blizzard merger (56:00)
https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/8/23631142/microsoft-really-wants-call-of-duty

Microsoft makes more deals promising to keep Call of Duty non-exclusive for ten years (59:20)
https://news.microsoft.com/2023/03/14/microsoft-announces-partnership-with-cloud-gaming-provider-boosteroid-to-bring-more-games-to-more-players-around-the-world/
https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1635989326202011655

Microsoft claims confidence in ability to bring Call of Duty to Switch (1:04:00)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64088cf9d3bf7f25f61ff804/Microsoft.Activision_-_Response_to_Remedies_Notice_-_NCV__2_.pdf

Sony suggests Microsoft might use dirty tactics to make Call of Duty less desirable on PlayStation (1:03:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-says-microsoft-may-release-a-playstation-version-of-call-of-duty-where-bugs-and-errors-emerge-only-on-the-games-final-level-or-after-later-updates

Newly discovered cockroach species named after Pokémon (1:05:30)
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/new-species-of-cockroach-discovered-in-singapore-named-after-pokemon

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Podquisition 429: Distance Between Us

Podquisition 430: A Champion In Our Midst

Have you heard the news?

Games we played this week include: 
Boneraiser Minions (9:35)
Vampire Survivors (23:15)
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet (24:45)
Aliens Infestation (34:45)
Anemoiapolis (38:10)
Void Scrappers (44:05)
Bloom (51:05)
You Cannot Go Back (55:50)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft implementing machine learning to write NPC dialogue (58:55)
https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-ai-writing-scriptwriting-ghostwriter-machine-1850250316

Sony claims the loss of Call of Duty would be irreparable to their business  (1:06:50)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6411a823d3bf7f79daa1123b/Sony_Interactive_Entertainment_s_response_to_the_provisional_findings.pdf

But Microsoft believes that Sony can replicate Call of Duty if they try (1:09:45)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6418811b8fa8f547c1112371/Microsoft_s_supplemental_response_to_the_notice_of_possible_remedies.pdf


EU regulators push back date of their decision on the Microsoft merger (1:13:25)
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/microsoft-offers-eu-remedies-seeking-ok-activision-deal-2023-03-17/

Microsoft to launch their own mobile app store (1:14:05)
https://www.ft.com/content/7707705e-b288-4531-b30d-7fa993325018

Canadian judge says EA loot boxes aren’t ‘illegal gambling’, lets deceptive practices claim move forward (1:16:51)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/canada-judge-rejects-unlawful-gambling-accusation-in-ea-loot-box-lawsuit

Rare’s co-founder now has to lick a 25 year-old BAFTA made of chocolate (1:18:15)
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/03/random-tim-stamper-has-to-lick-25-year-old-chocolate-bafta-because-banjo-kazooie-won-a-twitter-tournament

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Podquisition 430: A Champion In Our Midst

Sneaks up on ya.

Games we played this week include: 
Tax Heaven 3000 (3:05)
Boneraiser Minions (13:45)
Have a Nice Death (22:50)
Before Your Eyes (32:20)
Core Fault (34:10)
Shining Gadget (35:35)
Factory Farming (36:20)
Resident Evil 4 Remake (40:55)
Pizza Tower (50:45)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Confusion arises over discarded plans for PS5 version of Redfall (55:20)
https://www.destructoid.com/redfall-ps5-microsoft-arkane-purchase-zenimax-xbox-exclusive/

UK’s Competition and Markets Authority expected to allow Microsoft merger (57:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsofts-activision-blizzard-takeover-will-not-result-in-a-substantial-lessening-of-competition-says-cma

US Senator in Microsoft’s home state raises suggestion that Sony has the real monopoly (59:32)
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/03/cantwell-calls-out-sonys-gaming-monopoly-in-exchange-with-us-trade-rep-tai-00088607

Bobby Kotick promises not to be vindictive toward Sony over merger dispute (1:01:20)
https://activisionblizzard.substack.com/p/microsoft-deal-update-march

Publishers are showing their pullout game when it comes to E3 (1:02:35)
https://www.ign.com/articles/rumors-swirl-around-e3s-future-as-sega-even-more-publishers-back-out

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Podquisition 431: My Grain Is Bad

Shit joke, innit?

Games we played this week include: 
Burnout Takedown (13:45)
Dredge (19:25)
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (26:50)
Flame Keeper (32:35)
Tokyo Mob (39:35)
Unnamed Roguelike (41:25)
1-Bit Arena / 1-Bit Jetpack (45:30)
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (46:55)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Saudi Arabia making large investments into domestic games industry (52:50)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-03/saudi-arabia-is-investing-38-billion-to-become-a-video-game-hub


Monster Energy sues game developer over spurious trademark infringement claim (54:30)
https://www.thegamer.com/monster-energy-goes-after-glowstick-entertainment-for-using-the-word-monster/


E3 is dead (1:04:50)
https://nordic.ign.com/news/65605/e3-has-been-canceled


Sony adding accessibility tag features to PlayStation store (1:14:55)
https://www.polygon.com/23668607/ps5-accessibility-options-settings-store-games-playstation


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Podquisition 432: Making Backups on the Porcelain Server

And not from an elastic member.

Games we played this week include: 
Vampire Survivors (6:15)
Kenshi (13:25)
Road 96: Mile 0 (20:40)
It Comes In Waves (28:00)
Spiritfall (35:35)
Gunsuit Guardians (39:00)
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (50.55)
Dredge (53:25)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Sony tries to use Redfall port cancellation to stop Microsoft merger via the CMA (54:20)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/642e9aee7de82b0012313735/SIE_response.pdf

Microsoft trots out another mobile streaming agreement (56:10)
https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1645668066578276352

That Mario movie seems to be doing alright for itself (57:15)
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-box-office-records-opening-weekend-1235577764/

Controller patent application from Sony suggests heat-based haptic features (1:14:55)
https://exputer.com/news/industry/sony-elastic-improve-haptic-feedback/

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Podquisition 433: A Sticky Spot

Audio home of The Jimquisition, featuring its lovely little podcast, Podquisition - starring Jim Sterling, Laura Kate, and Conrad Zimmerman!

Podquisition 428: Positive Feedback

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