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Episode 61: BioWare’s Leadership Shakeup and PAX’s Live Event Optimism (News show)

  • December 6, 2020
Event company ReedPop has announced ambitious dates for next year’s PAX shows. In an original report, we discuss exhibitor reactions to PAX Online, what went right and wrong, the price of exhibiting at PAX events, and what developers and publishers...

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Episode 60: Getting Accessibility Right (Launch Special with Steve Saylor)

  • December 5, 2020
Consultant, critic, and host Steve Saylor joins us to discuss the current state of accessibility in gaming and what the console launches got right (and wrong).

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Episode 59: Future Sight: Trends and learnings from the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 launches (Launch Special)

  • November 23, 2020
In this bonus episode, we discuss the emerging trends from the console launch and what we’re watching as the generation gets underway. How will the industry evolve around these consoles? Join us and find out what we’re paying attention to.

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Episode 58: Capcom leaks, Embracer’s chic, and Apple squeaks (News show)

  • November 21, 2020
This terribly named episode is full of Capcom’s ransomware calamity, Apple’s scheming, and Embracer Group’s acquisition spree. Also: Paradox earnings, EA’s Impact Report, another Joy-Con lawsuit, and So. Much. News. Apple will reduce App...

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Episode 57: Next-Gen is Now – Xbox Series X and PS5 are HERE (Launch Special)

  • November 14, 2020
In our first episode looking at the impact of the new console launches, we welcome But Why Tho's Kate Sanchez and Matt Donahue to discuss the intersection of hardware and game pricing and inclusion. We also have news, including Take-Two’s...

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Episode 56: Take-Two Doesn’t Believe In Subscriptions (Earnings Show)

  • November 9, 2020
In our second big earnings show of the reporting period, we break down what went right at Nintendo, EA, and Take-Two, and what went… not so well at Sega and Square Enix. EA is about to make bank on its EA Play service thanks to its Game Pass...

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Episode 55: You Can’t Buy PS5 In Stores. Thanks, 2020. (News Show)

  • November 7, 2020
Sony is taking extraordinary precautions in the face of COVID-19. If you want a console this year, you’re going to need to purchase it online. With Xbox Series X and PS5 out next week, we look at a few things players can expect. Curve Digital...

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Episode 54: Pandemics Are Terrible… Unless You’re a Video Game Investor (Earnings Show)

  • November 1, 2020
It’s a new season of earnings reports, and we’ve got what you need to know about Microsoft ($MSFT), Sony ($SNE), Capcom, Ubisoft, and Activision ($ATVI). We’re looking at trends as we head into the next generation of console hardware. Capcom Q2...

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Episode 53: Cyberpunk’s Delay Means More Crunch For Developers (News Show)

  • October 31, 2020
CD Projekt Red has continued to prioritize product over people. We discuss the dishonesty around the game’s development and how 21 more days of development is 21 more days of crunch. We also discuss the benefits and problems with GameStop’s...

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Episode 52: EA’s Getting Sued for Loot Boxes, eh (News Show)

  • October 24, 2020
EA is facing a Canadian loot box class action suit, Bethesda is accused of conspiring to destroy a competitor’s game, and Twitch is angering streamers with its DMCA policy. What a week! Other topics: Take Two places unskippable ads in NBA 2K21,...

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