Episode 787: Olly, Olly…

Gaming Flashback: Oxenfree

Quick News

  • A cracked version of Marvel Tōkon is reigniting questions around DRM and its impact on PC games
  • Paradox has been cooking up some Stellaris “summer experiments,” from megastructure upgrades to a full espionage rework
  • Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 9 gives server owners more control, stops mushrooms clipping through foxes, and fixes a strange Endermen issue.

Game News

  • Riot is ending development of its 2XKO fighting game
  • Former EA manager doesn’t believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover

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(Thanks, GameSpot)