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Episode 753: Nightreign: Original Sin 3Episode 753: Nightreign: Original Sin 3

May 25, 2025| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 10:27 pm

The guys discuss FTC finally dropping appeal against Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and Metaphor: ReFantazio coming to Game Pass.

The news includes:

Larian insists it did not accidentally leak Divinity: Original Sin 3
Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution announced
ConcernedApe “hopes” to release Haunted Chocolatier within the next five years
Elden Ring Nightreign could receive two player mode post-launch

Let us know what you think.

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Episode 750: Three QuartersEpisode 750: Three Quarters

April 11, 2025| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 12:00 pm

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Sorry for the audio issues in this episode. In this episode, the guys discuss Ubisoft’s defense against The Crew lawsuit (you don’t actually own your games), Bowser telling Nintendo fans “Don’t want the Switch 2? Just buy a Switch 1!”, Marathon won’t require a PlayStation Network account on PC and Xbox, and Endless Legend 2 comes to Steam Early Access in summer 2025.

The news includes:

Former Blizzard president says ‘I’m not sure where Diablo is going’
Xbox announces June showcase event
PlayStation legal issue delays Vampire Survivors cross-save on PS4 and PS5

Let us know what you think.

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Episode 708: Hello 2024Episode 708: Hello 2024

January 3, 2024| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 6:38 pm

The first episode of 2024 is a short one, though the guys discuss the original Mickey Mouse hitting the public domain, Square Enix declaring it will be “aggressive in applying AI”, CD Projekt RED staying independent, and Valve ending all support for CSGO in favor of Counter-Strike 2.

The news includes:

Activision Blizzard workers speak out after Bobby Kotick’s CEO exit
Star Wars Outlaws releasing “late” 2024
Studio behind PlayStation Firewall games shuts down due to “lack of support” for VR within industry

Let us know how your 2023 went.

Episode 700: Seven Zero ZeroEpisode 700: Seven Zero Zero

October 19, 2023| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 10:14 pm

The TD Gaming Podcast reaches its big 700th episode milestone, but unfortunately it covers some boring industry news about Microsoft, Activision, Lies of P, and giantesses in Baldur’s Gate 3.

The news items include:

Microsoft closes $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Phil Spencer: Activision Blizzard games are not coming to Game Pass until 2024
Cities: Skylines 2 performance has “not achieved the benchmark we targeted”
Cities: Skylines 2 won’t use Steam Workshop for mod sharing
Lies of P passes 1 million units sold

Let us know what you think.

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Episode 688: July Is ComingEpisode 688: July Is Coming

June 30, 2023| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 11:41 am

The gang talks about Cities: Skylines 2, Microsoft and the FTC, and Biden’s high speed internet bill, as well as the following news:

Baldur’s Gate 3 promises level 12 cap, new races, 22 new subclasses
Minecraft’s devs exit Reddit
Bobby Kotick says Switch successor will be closer to Xbox One & PS4 performance
New Resident Evil 4 achievements spark speculation about upcoming DLC

All that and listener feedback.

Episode 681: Valve and the Number 3Episode 681: Valve and the Number 3

April 15, 2023| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 8:16 pm

Lots of Resident Evil 4 remake and Cyberpunk 2077 discussion as well as the following news items:

Report: Sony’s next PlayStation handheld is called the Q Lite, features 8-Inch touchscreen and requires constant internet connectivity
Portal writer Erik Wolpaw still wants to make Portal 3
‘Gamers’ Lawsuit’ returns for another swing at Microsoft/Activision sale

Let us know what you think.

Episode 679: E3 WaningEpisode 679: E3 Waning

March 21, 2023| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 7:57 am

A lot is going on with Twitch, as the company continues to be terribly run. Microsoft is also making sure the Activison-Blizzard acquisition goes through, and Resident Evil 4 is fun.

The news includes:

Life By You is coming for Sims 4, with early access confirmed for 2023
Respawn opens third studio as it targets 10-15 year lifespan for Apex Legends
Ghostwire: Tokyo is getting an expanded campaign, a roguelite mode, and a dodge button
Microsoft confirms it won’t have a show floor presence at E3 2023

Let us know what you think.

Episode 654: Witch DoctorEpisode 654: Witch Doctor

June 22, 2022| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 10:55 am

This week’s episode is very short, even though it’s packed with dense content. The crew discuss the faux Latin chanting in Elden Ring and The Quarry’s original deal with Google to be on Stadia.

The news this week also includes:

Activision Blizzard shareholders vote in favor of harassment report, despite board’s objections
Sonic Origins game modes detailed in fresh trailer
Fall Guys now free on Epic but de-listed from Steam
Blizzard confirms World of Warcraft Dragonflight expansion is out this year

Let us know what you think.

Episode 649: Activision-Blizzard Sued AgainEpisode 649: Activision-Blizzard Sued Again

May 6, 2022| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 8:06 am

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Another week, another time that Activision-Blizzard suffers legal issues — in fact, there are lots of legal shenanigans going on. No Gaming Podcast this week in this short episode, while Microsoft Movie Maker has a comeback.

This week’s news includes:

New York City sues Activision Blizzard, says Bobby Kotick is ‘unfit’ to negotiate the Microsoft buyout
Reggie Fils-Aimé warned Nintendo about GameBoy Micro
Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase announced for June 12
Xbox has helped Fortnite sneak its way back onto iPhones

Let us know what you think.

Episode 640: Spacewar!Episode 640: Spacewar!

February 17, 2022| Jonah Falcon| 0 Comment| 2:36 pm

This week has a lot of followup to the entire situation with Activision/Blizzard, and also a lot of news items that weren’t a part of the official news feed. According desky.ca in addition, this week’s Gaming Flashback is recognized as the first computer game, Spacewar!

The news feed includes:

Microsoft is watching Activision/Blizzard to ensure ‘the right people’ are in charge when it takes over
Witcher 3 director and Cyberpunk 2077 veterans announce new studio and ‘AAA dark fantasy‘ RPG
Nintendo Switch Sports online play test registration now open
3DS and Wii U eShop purchases end in March 2023
Focus Home Interactive to acquire Metal Slug Tactics dev Leikir Studio

Let us know what you think, now that the Comments section works again!