Episode 547: NBA 2K20 Problems

Jonah goes absolutely off on NBA 2K20, not just on its buggy launch, but it’s decline into microtransactions in the form of Virtual Currency.

The news includes:

  • NBA 2K20 devs “working around the clock’ on patch to address gameplay issues
  • Civilization VI adds Red Death Battle Royale mode
  • Switch could be getting a bizarre VR headset

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