Once again, there’s no set list of topics; the guys just discuss the news of the week off the cuff and what they’ve been playing.
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- NPD: 40% of freemium players pay for in-game upgrades
Interestingly enough, the day after the podcast was recorded, the gore slider issue was resolved.
We also have some great Reader Feedback, but no contest or question this week. Sorry, folks!
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- Analysts negative on Electronic Arts
- Sony files patent for a motion sensing controller
- THQ dismantles studios
We’re also stepping on our soap box and asking if MMO’s are too risky for consumers who buy into MMO’s that fail in under a year.
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The news includes:
- China ending restrictions on gaming console sales
- Capcom is sorry about the Street Fighter V beta
- Video gaming organization to start testing gamers for drugs
- Not even “a s—load” of Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Editions is enough for the world
The Question of the Week: “What makes a good expansion?”