Episode 745: More and More Layoffs

The guys discuss the week’s goings-on, including Diablo speedrun sleuths proving a 15-year world record was fake after reverse-engineering the game and failing to replicate the run in 2.2 billion possible randomized dungeons, Call of Duty’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover costing $90, Valve releasing the Team Fortress 2 source code, and a mystery Tony Hawk remaster mentioned by pro skater involved in the game.

For the first time in years, we have a Gaming History: The Civilization II Eternal War.

The news includes:

  • Netflix culls staff at Oxenfree developer Night School Studio
  • Marvel Rivals team hit by layoffs despite major launch success
  • Days Gone Remastered $10 PS5 upgrade not available for game redemptions via PS Plus

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