August, 2020 -

Episode 584: More #MeTooEpisode 584: More #MeToo

August 26, 2020| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 2:17 pm

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 583: #MeToo in VideogamesEpisode 583: #MeToo in Videogames

August 18, 2020| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 1:57 pm

The latest sexual harassment scandal rocks, and things are not steady with the developer. Bad puns aside, the industry continues to have to grow up from dude-bro heaven to actual places of business.

All that, as well as the following news items:

Batman: Arkham studio accused of failing to prevent sexual harassment
Spelunky 2 is now on Steam with an updated release window
Nintendo’s next Switch indie presentation tomorrow
7.5 million players claimed a free copy of Total War Saga: Troy

Let us know what you think.

Episode 582: Is the Lockhart Real?Episode 582: Is the Lockhart Real?

August 11, 2020| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 1:35 pm

Well, yes, it is real, just unannounced. The Xbox Series S is probably the worst kept secret at this point. In addition to the rumors, there’s some other interesting stuff going on pre-Gamescom.

The news includes:

EA Access page is now live on Steam
Injustice 3, featuring the Watchmen, has been seemingly teased
Xbox Series S name pops up on Microsoft’s next-gen controller packaging

Let us know what you think.