Episode 588: Microsoft Buys ZeniMax

September 23, 2020| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 11:35 pm

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So, a day before the Xbox Series X preorder launch (which after the podcast was a complete shitshow), Microsoft drops the mic by announcing they just essentially purchased The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Prey, DOOM, and other major properties. Not much else to talk about, really.

The game news includes:

Microsoft purchases ZeniMax for $7.5B
Bethesda’s overhauling its engine for Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6
Former Skullgirls developers have launched a new studio called Future Club
Hades has sold 1m copies
Blizzard confirms BlizzCon 2021 dates

Let us know what you think.

Episode 402: One and a Half EpisodesEpisode 402: One and a Half Episodes

This episode is so long, we actually had to cut on of the stories that went too long. We get some listener feedback for Scott as well.

The news includes:

EA data leak on Pastebin exposes emails and passwords
Adobe confirms major Flash vulnerability
Report: Nintendo’s next platform NX combines console and handheld
Remaining Batman Arkham Knight Season Pass content revealed
EA: Remakes happen when you’re ‘out of ideas‘
Bandai Namco pulls plug on Rise of Incarnates
Analyst: Preorders drive more sadness than anticipation

Let us know what you think.

Gaming Podcast 192: Daddy Juice MakerGaming Podcast 192: Daddy Juice Maker

This week we’re busting out some game news for our gaming podcast, as the usual. We’ve got some good community feedback that we’re tackling while also flashing back to The Guardian Legend and a bit of history on Hudson Soft. This weeks podcast news roundup includes:

Bungie Punishes Halo Reach Gamers… 15,000 of Them
Nintendogs blamed for dog mauling a 9 year old
OnLive Service Now Free But Games Are Not
Iwata claims 3DS game prices “not far off” from DS prices

This weeks question ‘o the week: What do you think of in-game exploits both physical exploits and software? Should gamers be punished for such a thing?