The guys were unable to find news for a good podcast, and instead did a Jackbox Party. Enjoy the goofing around!
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This week’s news includes:
- Nintendo “investigating” reports of accounts being breached
- Nintendo gearing up for increased Switch production following global shortages
- COVID-19 lockdowns have led to surges in popularity for survival and sports games
- Animal Crossing trading is being ruined by absurd trader fees
Let us know if you, too, are obsessing over the latest Animal Crossing.
Episode 261: Where in the World is Gaming Podcast?Episode 261: Where in the World is Gaming Podcast?
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In the news:
- Rumor: Wii U will cost Nintendo $180 and retail for $300
- Online petition calls for end to Tera ‘censorship’ in EU
- Videogame-only Kickstarter alternative debuting at E3 2012
- NPD: 40% of freemium players pay for in-game upgrades
Interestingly enough, the day after the podcast was recorded, the gore slider issue was resolved.
We also have some great Reader Feedback, but no contest or question this week. Sorry, folks!
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As Black Friday approaches, Jonah and Paul discuss this week’s news after an absence. No Devin this week, as well as no Gaming Flashback or Gaming History. Paul loses it on the last news item, too.
As for the news:
- Just Cause 3 announced for PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2015
- Nintendo talks third party, holiday strategy
- Dev: It’s tougher to develop for kids than core gamers
- Intel resumes advertising with Gamasutra
- Xbox One sales triple following $349 promotion
- World of Warcraft hit with DDoS attack as new expansion launches
- Carbine: Redundancies are “part of game development”
The Question of the Week: “When did you first start buying games digitally?”