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 220: Professional Butt BitingEpisode 220: Professional Butt Biting
This week is a short podcast, since there’s no Gaming Flashback or Gaming History, but there was some important news in the past few days that caught our eyes. We’re also giving away a free copy of Duke Nukem Forever for the Xbox 360.
The news items include:
- California videogame law ruled unconstitutional
- LulzSec ends its hacking spree
- Molyneux: We didn’t have enough time for Fable 3
- Star Wars Galaxies shutting down in December
- Duke Nukem will continue
- Microsoft says Xbox 360 halfway through lifecycle, Kinect added adrenaline
How can you win a copy of Duke Nukem Forever for the Xbox 360? Answer the Question of the Week, What kind of food and drink to you eat while gaming? US residents eligible only.
Episode 683: Super Mega Podcast 4Episode 683: Super Mega Podcast 4
This week we discuss Bungie lawsuits, the Street Fighter 6 World Tour, a Stardew Valley clone featuring serial killers, and Fortnite as an Olypmic esport.
The news of the week includes:
- Nintendo seems to have fired back over the Tears of the Kingdom leak by DMCAing popular Switch emulation tools
- Finnish newspaper uses Counter-Strike to provide accurate Russian reporting on Ukraine invasion
- Apple Arcade adds 20 games
- Marvel’s Midnight Suns landing on Xbox One and PS4 next week, Switch canceled
- Super Mega Baseball 4 launches in June
Let us know what you think.