Episode 672: Ukrainian Devs

The first episode of 2023 discusses some of the events going on in the Ukraine, as well as the continued modding of Skyrim and new Game Pass games.

  • ZeniMax employees vote to form the biggest videogame union in the US
  • Cult of the Lamb’s first big update will bring new attacks for every weapon
  • Payday 3 lands the first new game announcement of 2023
  • System Shock remake’s March release locked in

Let us know what you think.

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  1. Hi guys.
    Sorry for not commenting the last few episodes, but much trouble going on in real life, did noit find enough time to listen and enjoy your podcast 🙁

    I played a lot of Magic the Gathering becuase its short and i could play it on my own. Besides i played some WoW Classic WOTLK. And some time i spent with Life is strange true colors (still did not finish it)

    Dorfromantik: I told you its addictive .. i love it as well 🙂 Its easy to calm down and play a round, easy listening smooth music … and you dont get anrgy if it ends .. you dont “loose” or get killed or stuff like that.

    Krypto Stuff: i will not miss if if it would be gone. I am still not into it and i dont think i will be the next time … so … i dont care 😀

    Demon Souls / Dark Souls: OMG … this games freaked me out … i tried them so often but they are so damn hard … did not finish any (besides Bloodbourne if this counts).

    System Shock / Bio Shock: never played System Shock and only some hours of BioShock 1…

    So long .. stay healthy guys and thanks for your effort you put in any episode <3

    Greetings,
    Ralf

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