Worth noting, the change to Vivian's characterization isn't just a localization change (though it would have been a welcome change nonetheless if that's all it was), it's also a change to the original Japanese script for the remake to be more direct about Vivian's feelings. It seems the original team were pretty blunt about wanting to redo Vivian's trans identity properly (or at least in an updated way for 2024), though the fact that Nintendo's English localizers still kept the (new) script intact in translation is commendable.

Touches base heavy. The spouse and I shared in crying over this mental issue.

isition Wish for the top spot >>> insclife

There wasn't a "Laura drinks a video game soda" segment this week right? are there any left?

I really hope this makes switch games cheaper

We leave our belongings to the Zoomers, we talk of Meatloaf, and Willem Dafoe meets a miserable mascot.

The Meatloaf One

Jonathan challenges the Sun, we give Chris Pratt a piece of our mind, and the Poonicorn invites women to his diaper nest.

Beat The Heat

Tanya and Jonathan struggle as E3 finally dies its last death, Jordan Peele and Hideo Kojima reveal a new project, and guests Zoey and Sorrel talk about their GotY's like 24 Killers, Slayers X and Paranormasight. And we've got a new album too!

Show notes:
0:00:00 - There's No Normies
0:07:06 - No Time for the People Who Made the Games at the Game Awards
0:09:13 - Games of the Year with Zoey Handley
0:42:18 - OD Trailer Reaction
0:43:29 - What Do You Know About Hideo Kojima?
0:48:27 - Games of the Year with Sorrell Kerr-Jung
1:17:13 - Optimism for the Future?
1:18:41 - Wrap Up/Plugs
1:22:16 - Talking to Women about Videogames, Songs from the Podcast 2023 is out now!
1:23:25 - Crying Wiener/Deep Throat (feat. Elsa)

Our guests on Twitter:
Zoey: https://twitter.com/adzuken
Sorrel: https://twitter.com/sorrelquest


Our new CD of +120 songs!
https://douibyorthst.bandcamp.com/album/talking-to-women-about-videogames-songs-from-the-podcast-2023


Support the show on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/ttwav

Peele and Kojima's Oh Dee-pthroat and the GotY's of 2023

Tanya and Jonathan talk about the Yellow Paint signposting in games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Resident Evil 4 Remake, and the potential end of the Xbox line of consoles. Guests Coco and Kim Spirit wax poetic about storytelling in games and the pros and cons of digging into titles from 15 years ago. 

0:00:00 - The DJ Rewinds It
0:20:36 - Goodbye Yellow Paint in Final Fantasy?
0:09:42 - Narrative Design Choices w/ Coco
0:39:37 - The Very Romantic Xbox Podcast
0:45:29 - Revisiting Old Games without Nostalgia w/ Kim Spirit
1:09:23 - Helping People with Gender About Videogames
1:10:00 - Wrap Up/Plugs
1:15:17 - Thank You Patrons!
1:16:04 - Crimson Streamer

Our guests on Twitter:
Coco: https://twitter.com/sailorco_co
Kim Spirit: https://twitter.com/Catie_V

Back the show on Patreon, please!
https://www.patreon.com/ttwav

Yellow Paint Storytelling and the end of Xbox Fallout

Tanya and Jonathan talk about how you can't ever change someone's opinion about videogames, why Mother 3 will never be officially localized, and Xbox's multi-platform strategy. Guests Kyra and Secret Sarah talk about working in the games industry as an developer and a translator, respectively.

Timecodes for this episode!

0:00:00 - Live from the Shit Room
0:05:02 - Cracking the Family Code w/ Videogames?
0:09:19 - Game Development w/ Kyra
0:40:27 - You Thinkin' About Shigesato Itoi?
0:45:04 - Secrets of the World of Translation with Secret Sarah
1:15:11 - Xbox's Multiplatform Plans
1:16:17 - AAA Games Are Sort of On the Outs
1:18:11 - Wrap Up/Plugs
1:20:36 - Thank You Patrons!
1:21:31 - The Bush

Our guests "on the web"!

Kyra: https://linktr.ee/ky_is_here
Secret Sarah: https://twitter.com/QueenAwk

Please support the show on Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/ttwav

Mother 3, Unicorn Overlord, and Localization Dynamic Range

It is what it is, pal.

Games we played this week include: 
Content Warning (11:00)
MiG Switch (17:50)
Rise of the Ronin (27:50)
Islets (35:40)
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth (43:30)
Pepper Grinder (54:50)
Final Fantasy X (1:00:05)

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News things talked about in this episode:
ESRB claims software designed to age verify isn’t intended to be used by children (1:01:35)
https://www.eurogamer.net/us-government-blocks-age-estimation-technology-that-would-have-analysed-faces

After massive sell-offs, Embracer doesn’t think it’s ready to start acquiring again (54:10)
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/embracer-say-their-restructure-is-over-but-its-too-early-to-start-acquiring-studios-again

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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 483: Destrucity

Your robo-friend to the end.

Games we played this week include: 
Stellar Blade (11:00)
Hades II (18:25)
Harold Halibut (25:45)
Fallout (30:20)
Vampire Survivors (37:10)
Kaichu (40:25)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Square Enix abandoning projects they’ve spent a lot of money on (43:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/square-enix-abandons-112m-of-in-development-projects-in-an-effort-to-improve-quality

Escape from Tarkov devs surprised by response to locking PvE mode to exorbitant special edition (54:15)
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/escape-from-tarkov-boss-didnt-expect-players-to-get-mad-about-paid-pve-content/1100-6523084/

Embracer’s CEO admits he made mistakes (53:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/embracer-boss-admits-long-list-of-things-hed-have-done-differently-as-embattled-company-splits-into-three

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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 487: Genuine Brian

Time to pivot.

Games we played this week include: 
Hades II (8:45)
Little Kitty Big City (20:00)
Crow Country (22:45)
Tales of Kenzera: Zau (28:20)
Athenian Rhapsody (34:20)
Vampire Survivors (43:55)
Final Fantasy VI (49:35)
Slayers X (50:15)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft tries (fails) to justify studio closures (56:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-president-responds-to-studio-closures-as-commitment-to-make-sure-that-the-business-is-healthy-for-the-long-term

Mike Ybarra thinks people are being too mean to Microsoft executives (59:55)
https://www.eurogamer.net/former-blizzard-boss-mike-ybarra-defends-xboxs-phil-spencer-following-arkane-austin-tango-gameworks-closures

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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Photo Credit: ekstrazabawki.pl / CC BY 4.0 DEED

Podquisition 489: Keeping Up With The Kids

Refreshing.

Games we played this week include: 
Indika (7:20)
Little Kitty Big City (26:05)
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (31:25)
Athenian Rhapsody (39:40)
Hades II (48:00)
Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga (49:30)

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News things talked about in this episode:
IGN acquires Gamer Network of news sites, dominating the UK (1:05:00)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ign-entertainment-acquires-eurogamer-gi-vg247-rock-paper-shotgun-and-more

Nintendo acquires Switch port developer from Embracer (1:10:35)
https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-makes-first-acquisition-since-2022-and-its-from-embracer

Tesla is dropping Steam support for the “gaming computer” in its cars (1:14:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/tesla-pulls-steam-from-new-vehicles-as-its-new-gaming-computer-is-no-longer-capable-of-playing-steam-games

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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com

Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Podquisition 490: A Frosty Mug of Mouthwash

After fashioning his suit of slugs, Jonathan embarks on a quest to stop kids from vaping before becoming a sarcastic old man. CRABNUTS IS HERE!

Rise Of Crabnuts

We made Slunge, we don't know why, dunk it on yourself... don't let it dry.

Jonathan has no mouth and must scream, Willem Dafoe is in a Speed reboot, and we meet the friendly face of sleep paralysis.

Don't Let The Slunge Dry

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