Episode 719: Random Talk

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This week, there was almost no news (until the last second). Instead, the guys talk about videogames they’ve been playing and the minor news items that popped up.

The one major news item:

  • Gamers seek legal win that would stop developers from rendering online games unplayable

Let us know what you think.

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