There are no news items in this podcast. Instead, it’s just post-E3 discussion. Everything is E3. What the crew liked, what the crew didn’t, and T.J.’s reports from doing the show floor. The episode is almost 2 hours long, so there was a lot to talk about.
Episode 541: E3 Reaction 2019
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Episode 588: Microsoft Buys ZeniMaxEpisode 588: Microsoft Buys ZeniMax
So, a day before the Xbox Series X preorder launch (which after the podcast was a complete shitshow), Microsoft drops the mic by announcing they just essentially purchased The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Prey, DOOM, and other major properties. Not much else to talk about, really.
The game news includes:
- Microsoft purchases ZeniMax for $7.5B
- Bethesda’s overhauling its engine for Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6
- Former Skullgirls developers have launched a new studio called Future Club
- Hades has sold 1m copies
- Blizzard confirms BlizzCon 2021 dates
Let us know what you think.
Episode 580: Virtual E3Episode 580: Virtual E3
Publishers are doing their virtual E3 announcements, such as Ubisoft Forward and ID@Xbox’s Indie Showcase. There’s other wild news going on, and some not even in the official news items below.
Said news items include:
- Ubisoft executives quit over misconduct allegations
- Microsoft has stopped making the Xbox One X
- Blasphemous gets free Stir of Dawn DLC on August 4
Let us know what you think.
Episode 538: Stretching ItEpisode 538: Stretching It
This podcast ran short, so to make sure it ran at least an hour, the guys ramble about the games that are coming soon. It’s good padding, but still padding.
Enjoy!
This week’s news includes:
- World of Warcraft Classic is coming in August
- Another Vampire: The Masquerade RPG is in development
- Minecraft celebrates 10 years with anniversary map
Let us know what you think.
