Episode 442: RPGs And Stuff

This week’s episode is full of computer roleplaying game goodness, as well as some of the disbelief of a Nintendo-owned Harry Potter franchise. All that and Civilization VI and Turok excitement to boot.

The news includes:

  • Wasteland 3 multiplayer details revealed in new Fig update
  • Civilization VI offers multiple leaders for each civilization
  • Turok 2 remake ‘is coming‘ according to Nightdive Studios
  • Nintendo wanted to buy the rights to Harry Potter in the 1990s

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