Episode 657: Twitch and Transphobia

Twitch continues to mishandle bigotry, and NFTs and bitcoins continue to havens for fraud. That, and a legendary developer passes away.

The news this week includes:

  • Twitch bans streamer after she openly discusses her online abuse
  • No Man’s Sky Endurance update adds new missions, bridge and vast bases
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has a Steam page and a potential release date
  • Splinter Cell VR and Ghost Recon Frontline canceled”

All this and Listener Feedback.

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