Jim and Laura never did another one of these. Shame, that.

I like how you guys both say that researching the facts about whether Coda is real or not but following your assumptions that Coda is real or not

Listening to you guys and watching the youtubes is like watching and listening to good tv/radio but knowing that you guys can reply and converse back sometimes which you have done to me several times (not boasting, you reply & converse with alot of ppl)

At least in my opinion, so far, your kind of missing the point, which is understandable because your youtubers and not game devs, however big or small. Long story short, I think its about the fun of just playing with little concepts and then just throwing them away, but as non-game-devs, its hard to understand why. Its a tough one, I think everyone can take something away from this, but I dont think you can fully 'get' it unless your a game dev. I would love to ramble on about all the points but Im leaning over a curry right now and my arms are becoming painful, so yeh.

podcasts

Just playing with ourselves over here.

Games we played this week include:
Spirit Swap: LoFi Beats to Match-3 To (14:20)
Dynasty Warriors (21:00)
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (30:50)
Dome Keeper (39:45)
Red Ninja: End of Honor (43:30)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Bloodborne PSX videos claimed, raising fears it may get forced offline (46:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/another-bloodborne-fan-project-gets-the-legal-takedown-treatment-sparking-speculation-an-official-remake-is-coming

Christian gaming site’s editors bail after founder does a Nazi salute (58:50)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/entire-god-is-a-geek-editorial-staff-walk-out-and-cut-ties-with-alt-right-founder

Treyarch co-founder’s drone damaged firefighting plane during LA fires (1:00:20)
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/treyarch-co-founder-pleads-guilty-to-piloting-drone-during-la-fires

Elliot Page’s production company picks up Beyond: Two Souls for television (1:05:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-two-souls-tv-series-announced-produced-by-the-games-star

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

Podquisition 526: A Lonely Ding-A-Ling

We will learn the ways.

Games we played this week include:
Reality Break (11:15)
Rift of the Necrodancer (18:50)
Onimusha 2 (29:30)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (38:35)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Sony delists spam games from PlayStation Store (43:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-quietly-removes-slop-shovelware-ps5-games-following-investigation

Nightmare Kart getting expansion as Bloodborne PSX gets nuked  (58:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/bloodborne-psx-demake-now-completely-removed-but-nightmare-kart-continues-with-dlc


Steam implements warning for possibly abandoned Early Access titles (48:35)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/steam-now-warns-players-if-early-access-games-have-been-abandoned

Roblox under investigation by Security and Exchange Commission (51:30)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-reportedly-part-of-sec-investigation

Patent reveals mouse function for Joy-Con 2 (54:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-patent-seemingly-confirms-previously-rumoured-joy-con-functionality

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

Podquisition 527: Northern Frugality

You spoke. We listened.

Games we played this week include:
Avowed (3:20)
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 (18:40)
Guns of Fury (23:55)
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (29:50)
Wanderstop (40:55)
Drakengard (45:45)
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (53:30)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Supergiant won’t sign an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA for Hades II (1:01:12)
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/audio/supergiant-denies-recasting-hades-ii-actor-over-interim-sag-aftra-contract-request

WB Games closes down multiple studios (1:11:15)
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wb-games-shuts-down-three-internal-devs-including-monolith-and-player-first

Activision discloses use of AI in Call of Duty (1:12:45)
https://www.polygon.com/gaming/528973/activision-generative-ai-call-of-duty-steam-disclosure

PEGI reclassifies Balatro as 12+, promises changes to system (1:13:55)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/pegi-to-revisit-automatic-18-ratings-for-simulated-gambling-games-after-balatros-successful-appeal

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

Podquisition 529: Long-Demanded Improvements

Just vinegar.

Games we played this week include:
Monster Hunter Wilds (11:35)
Faceminer (32:20)
Shadow Hearts (37:05)
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (53:30)
Blobun (46:15)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Activision has been using AI to make fake game pitches for market research (47:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/activision-ai-slop-guitar-hero-advert-is-market-research-for-a-fake-game-that-doesnt-exist-and-maybe-never-will

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

Podquisition 530: Mysterious Chip

Ironic death isn’t just for grown-ups

Games we played this week include:
Wanderstop (8:45)
Medabots (20:35)
Yugioh Early Days Collection (36:15)
Rogue Light Deck Builder (43:55)
Metal Bringer (49:10)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Niantic sells Pokémon Go to Saudi-owned company (1:01:30)
https://www.404media.co/saudi-arabia-buys-pokemon-go-and-probably-all-of-your-location-data/

Test of AI-generated Aloy (1:06:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/horizon-forbidden-west-actress-ashly-burch-responds-to-sonys-controversial-ai-aloy

Roblox tells parents they shouldn’t let their kids play Roblox (1:09:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/parents-worried-about-childrens-safety-shouldnt-let-them-play-roblox-company-boss-says

Ubisoft has something resembling a plan to protect employees on social media ahead of Assassin’s Creed launch (1:11:45)
https://www.pcgamesn.com/assassins-creed-shadows/ubisoft-anti-harassment-plan

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

Podquisition 532: Saw for Children

Even the worst people do the right thing sometimes.

Games we played this week include:
Assassin’s Creed Shadows (8:55)
Wanderstop (14:05)
Xenoblade Chronicles X (17:05)
Xbox Adaptive Joystick (33:35)
Resident Evil 4 (41:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:
AI trailer for Ark: Aquatica is an embarrassing mess (42:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/ark-aquatica-developer-shifts-blame-for-disastrous-ai-trailer-onto-marketing-team

ESA’s Accessible Games Initiative aims to standardize accessibility features (43:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/esa-launches-accessible-games-initiative-and-unveils-24-tags-for-gaming-storefronts-and-product-pages

United Videogame Workers Union (49:30)
https://uvw-cwa.org/

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

Podquisition 533: Bullying Fascists

Brie still, my havarti.

Games we played this week include:
Dissent on Mars (5:30)
Two Point Museum (13:30)
1000xResist (28:15)
AM (39:45)
Atomfall (47:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:
BDS names Microsoft and Xbox priority targets for boycott (1:14:00)
https://bdsmovement.net/microsoft

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

Podquisition 535: Feta Fête

Keep 'em gelled!

Games we played this week include:
Mario Kart World (21:20)
Metroid Prime 4 (24:25)
Look Outside (30:10)
Two Point Museum (43:15)
Drag x Drive (46:45)
Donkey Kong Bananza (54:10)
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (58:50)
Civilization 7 (1:10:10)
Cyberpunk 2077 (1:11:40)
Street Fighter 6 (1:14:35)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Minecraft Movie director loves when his audience makes theater workers miserable (1:14:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/a-minecraft-movie-director-defends-popcorn-throwing-chicken-jockey-chaos-says-viewers-just-having-a-true-party

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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 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: Tambako the Jaguar / CC BY-ND 
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/

Podquisition 536: Chimp Gel

Ignorance really was bliss.

Games we played this week include:
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 (4:30)
Prince of Prussia (10:45)
Two Point Museum (17:00)
Bokura Planet (22:45)
100 Line Last Defense Academy (28:10)
Lost Tapes: Bloom & Rage (36:10)
Ena: Dream BBQ (39:20)
Dave the Diver (45:50)

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News things talked about in this episode:
Nintendo calls Pokémon leaker’s bluff, subpoenas Discord to identify (47:45)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-asks-california-court-to-subpoena-discord-for-pokemon-leaker-identity

Steam adding accessibility tags to store listings (51:00)
https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919

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

Podquisition 537: War Crimes

Risk and reward

Games we played this week include:
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (7:15)
Nunholy (35:55)
1000xRESIST (43:50)
Days Gone (49:50)
Bayonetta (1:02:15)
Radiata Stories (1:08:30)

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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 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: Lynne Hand / CC BY-ND 
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

Podquisition 538: Spreading Cheeks

This is a special, spoiler-laden podcast in which your ol' pals Jim Sterling and Laura Kate discuss The Beginner's Guide. We talk about the game's themes, potential meanings, and how it resonated with us. 

If you've not played the game, I don't recommend you listen. If you have, please join us and our rambling musings. 

Special: The Beginners' Guide Spoilercast

Visit http://www.squarespace.com/cooptional for a free trial and 10% off!

Support Julian, the podcast animator: http://www.patreon.com/cooptionalanimation

TotalBiscuit, Dodger and JesseCox sit down LIVE on this episode of the Co-Optional Podcast! Enjoy!

Original air date: October 6th, 2015

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https://twitter.com/dexbonus

Jesse Cox:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OMFGcata
https://twitter.com/jessecox

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The Co-Optional Podcast Ep. 95 [strong language] Live from Cox Towers - October 8, 2015

Maybe people will stop complaining on twitter now :P

Ok I'll talk about Battlefront here

Support Julian, the podcast animator: http://www.patreon.com/cooptionalanimation

TotalBiscuit, Dodger and JesseCox sit down with Octopimp on this episode of the Co-Optional Podcast! Enjoy!

Original air date: October 20th, 2015

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https://twitter.com/therealoctopimp
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https://twitter.com/dexbonus

Jesse Cox:
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The Co-Optional Podcast Ep. 96 ft. Octopimp [strong language] - October 22, 2015

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

Special: The Beginners' Guide Spoilercast

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