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Episode 584: More #MeTooEpisode 584: More #MeToo
Depressingly, sexual harassment in a development studio is once again the lead news item this week, and from a studio most gamers would never think it could happen. That, and major seismic shifting in the power structure of the digital storefront landscape.
The news includes:
- Multiple employees resign over Skullgirls studio head’s behavior
- Microsoft sides with Epic in legal battle with Apple
- Another intimidating obelisk has been found in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Let us know what you think.
Episode 230: Zombie Nazi MonkeysEpisode 230: Zombie Nazi Monkeys
This week, Jonah Falcon rants about the bosses in Deus Ex: Human Revolution while Jordan Lund expresses a desire for cold, rainy weather. This week’s Gaming Flashback is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, with the following news items:
- Lord British wants to make another Ultima, EA not so much
- Crytek rebukes “unlawful layoff” claims
- Gabe Newell wants Steam on Xbox Live Marketplace
- DICE addresses console “limitations” in Battlefield 3
- Black Ops map packs hit 18 million sold
- Sony targets teens with new PSP
- Angry Birds PS Mini problems
The guys also read more reader mail, and pose this week’s Question of the Week: What was the worst game mechanic you ever dealt with in a game you liked?
Episode 305: Duct TapeEpisode 305: Duct Tape
Paul and Jordan realize the brilliance of duct taping a flashlight to a gun barrel, while more Doctor Who fodder was recorded for a future outtakes episode. Jonah and Paul also express amazement there’s no Sugar Race racing based on the arcade title found in Wreck-It Ralph. Finally, the podcast eulogizes Roger Ebert.
The news for the week includes:
- Disney shuts down LucasArts, cancels Star Wars 1313, Star Wars: First Assault
- Thief to feature “classic mode”, removing all assists
- Microsoft has a clear path to developing Killer Instinct after an agreement with Fox
- The Witcher 3 confirmed to be DRM-free
- Bethesda confirms “new version of Doom 4” being worked on, Rage 2 cancelled
There’s also Listener Feedback, and the Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm contest is still open – a winner will be announced next week.