Episodios

  • How is David Zaslav Still Employed? (WB Games, Tango Gameworks, Borderlands movie)
    Aug 13 2024
    In this episode, we delve into the critical juncture facing WB Games as they consider whether to start licensing their IPs and exit game development or potentially sell off their studios. This discussion comes amid significant industry changes, including BioWare's reflections on lessons learned from Anthem and Meta's decision to shut down Ready at Dawn.

    We also explore the inspiring story of Balatro developer localthunk, who has taken unique steps to protect his game's integrity after his death. Additionally, we examine the disappointing box office performance of the Borderlands movie and Brad's thoughts on why Homeworld fell short for him within the 4X grand strategy genre.
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    58 m
  • Failure of Leadership (Bungie Layoffs, AI is BS, Game Informer)
    Aug 6 2024
    This week, we recap the tumultuous events at Bungie. The company laid off over 200 employees, a move that has sparked discussions about their possible misleading of Sony before the acquisition. We explore why Pete Parsons, Bungie's CEO, deserves a significant portion of the blame and argue that leadership should bear greater responsibility in such crises. We also speculate on the future of Bungie's properties currently in development.

    Meanwhile, EA Sports reveals their "integration" of AI and machine learning into the upcoming College Football 25 game. Intel announces a significant layoff of 15,000 jobs, marking it as one of the most consequential changes in its history. Additionally, Game Informer magazine is closing its doors after 33 years, marking the end of an era in gaming journalism.
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Please Ignore the Concern Trolls (AC: Shadows, Voice Actors Strike, Gaming Unionization)
    Jul 30 2024
    The crew recaps the highlights from EVO 2024. Video game actors confirm strike action over AI concerns. Bethesda and Activision Blizzard employees have successfully unionized, creating the largest video game unions in the game industry to date. Humble Games shutters as Ziff Davis reckons with the challenges of publishing in the game industry and why media corporations might not be a good fit for that business. Sony’s Concord open beta on Steam didn’t go well, drawing widespread criticism. The FTC claims Xbox’s Game Pass price hike is consumer harm it warned about. Netflix is developing over 80 games, planning to launch one each month. Ubisoft addresses the Japanese community’s concerns regarding Assassin’s Creed: Shadows in the wake of continued concern trolling from the worst areas of the internet. Finally, Brad gives a review of the brief but charming puzzler Donut County.
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    1 h y 18 m
  • Childhood Rat Casino (Game Pass Price Increase, Manor Lords, Rogue Trader)
    Jul 16 2024
    Xbox Game Pass is getting price increases and a standard tier with no day-one releases, which leads us to a tangent about how Nintendo is about the only game maker who could possibly get away with this. Microsoft says plainly in a new ad that you don’t need an Xbox to play Xbox games. An indie game publisher notably explains how they prioritize developer health over profits. External translators hired for Nintendo projects bemoan lack of credit in almost every big title. Brad gives even more impressions on Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and finds surprising comparisons with the Mass Effect series.
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Final Fantasy's Dawntrail Vacation (FFXIV: Dawntrail, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Apex Legends)
    Jul 9 2024
    Carrie takes a trip to the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail expansion and explains why some of the criticism of the new content is off the mark, and the best way for new players to enter the game. Summer Games Done Quick raises over $2.5 million, taking its lifetime total beyond $50 million (also a dog hit a homer in Ken Griffey Jr Presents Major League Baseball). Apex Legends is evolving its battle pass by splitting it in two and charging players twice in a naked greed play by EA. Brad raves about Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and explains why it's a great introduction to the 40K universe.
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    1 h y 13 m
  • Disrespectful Behavior (Dr. Disrespect admission, Art of Rally, Kong Dong)
    Jul 2 2024
    Dr Disrespect admits Twitch ban due to messages with minor in the direction of being inappropriate. Dr Disrespect continued to send sexually explicit messages to minor after their age was known, former Twitch employee says. Donkey Kong could have been called Kong Dong, Nintendo court documents state.Brad returns to Art of Rally and finds a lot to love in this minimalist rally racer. We prognosticate who will win the briefcases at Money in the Bank this weekend.
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Git Gud, Scrubs! (Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Steam Next Fest)
    Jun 25 2024
    Brad and Carrie discuss the demos that stood out to them during the most recent Steam Next Fest. Brad is checking out space grand strategy civ Endless Space 2. Elden Ring publisher calls out Shadow of the Erdtree players struggling with the difficulty of the DLC. Carrie gives her impressions of thatgamecompany's newest release, Sky: Children of Light.
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    58 m
  • DEI Banana (Banana Game, Nintendo Direct Reactions, Metroid Prime 4)
    Jun 19 2024
    We react to the summer Nintendo Direct, including thoughts on Metroid Prime 4 footage, Mario & Luigi Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and the shocking return of Marvel vs Capcom 2. We discuss Epic acknowledging the issue with Fortnite's free cars being more dangerous than paid ones. Paradox Interactive cancels Life by You. Meme clicker game Banana nears 850,000 concurrent players - why is this happening? Carrie details why Shin Megami Tensai V: Vengeance is a great jumping-in point for the series.
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    1 h y 12 m