@michael-prymula: It's cute that you trust corporations to play nice

Well, the allies unamously agreed to to only win the war with an unconditional surrender. If Hitler agreed to end the war it could have saved millions of lives.

Before Pearl Harbour America actually provided dearly needed supplies to countires that were at war with Nazi Germany

The French are currently threatening to guillotine Macron for raising the retirement age. The French rule, we have so much to learn from them.

Still so grateful Gavin is no longer with us 🙏

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

The Trashgirls return to discuss Resident Evil, shifting cultural perspectives, and the terrible things a Tonberry might do to you at night.

The Trashgirl Diaries

The Trashgirl Diaries: The Discomfort Configuration

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

We disbelieve.

Games we played this week include: 
Vampire Survivors (10:00)
Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood (12:30)
Killer7 (20:00)
Gunsuit Guardians (40:20)
Wildfrost (42.00)
VHS Slaughter (46:25)
No More Heroes (51:55)

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News things talked about in this episode:
YouTuber Pointcrow aggressively targeted by Nintendo over Breath of the Wild mod video (1:06:10)
https://www.dexerto.com/legend-of-zelda/pointcrow-pleads-with-nintendo-to-reverse-copyright-strikes-ahead-of-totk-release-2115124/

SEGA to acquire Angry Birds developer Rovio for nefarious purpose (1:10:25)
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/17/23686155/sega-sammy-acquires-rovio-angry-birds-developer-mobile-games

Latest Peppa Pig game tells kids the Queen is dead (1:12:10)
https://kotaku.com/peppa-pig-game-world-adventures-queen-british-reaction-1850243700

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Podquisition 434: Paleo Pranks

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Podquisition 429: Distance Between Us

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