UDP Broadcast

Guest Host - Bombredeemer!  https://twitch.tv/videoredeemer  https://youtube.com/videoredeemer This week, we talk about the 2k Helpdesk Data breech, the implications of this data breech and how to protect yourself, and the sale of your data on the dark web.  https://kotaku.com/2k-hack-scam-malware-support-desk-email-1849640771 https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2k-confirms-user-data-s...

This week, we condense some of the most impactful items that have happened since we went on break.   Stadia is being shut down and that leaves a lot of questions for not only the users - who have a sunset date in mid January 2023 - but the developers that have lost a whole revenue stream.  To make matters worse, they did not notify the developers before announcing the sunset over twitter...

This week, we talk about EAs executive wage cuts and Chucklefish's progress to a more worklife balanced enviroment by raising their wages while still maintaining a 4 day work week.  https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-caps-cash-severance-plans-for-execs-but-stops-short-of-limiting-stock https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/uk-studio-chucklefish-boosts-wages-to-help-offset-cost-of-living-crisis...

This week, we tackle Harassment, Scams and Bans. Harassment tackles the events happening with Arc System Works and the Guilty Guear Strive character Bridget where gender is in question.  We also talk about Keffals and the trials she faced against the Kiwifarms group hosted on Cloudflare. There is also the harassment of a female Call of Duty streamer,Nadia Amine, that faces harassment from the...

This week we tackle Denuvo's involvement with Emulation Protection for publishers looking to port to the Nintendo Switch: https://irdeto.com/denuvo/nintendo-switch-emulator-protection/ https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/denuvo-says-devs-don-t-get-refunds-if-its-anti-piracy-tech-is-defeated https://www.howtogeek.com/400126/what-is-denuvo-and-why-do-gamers-hate-it/ The PS5 price hike in select r...

This week, we talk about Tencent and Ubisoft and what this acquisition means and why it is happening.  Show Segments: 0:00 Intro and Topics 2:17 Tencent looking to acquire majority share of Ubisoft 19:57 ABK and Nintendo Worker's Rights and Unionization 50:35 Pokemon Company humanitarian equity and Nexus Mods Pride 59:48 Roundtable and Exit Refs: https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/exclusi...

This week, Unity has been in the news more than once with some of the new projects they are undertaking.  The flow at which it came in and headlines called our attention to a partnership with China business and another with US Military for simulations.   Gamestop never ceases to amaze with the sheer amount of shenanigans with NFTs and their Beta Marketplace.   We go over what N...

This week, we talk about some of the practices we see with developers misrepresenting, misleading, or outright lying about their games before launch. This comes at the heels of 2 PCGamer articles regarding a mobile game that is a Witcher knockoff and a Kotaku Article for God of War clone for Xbox.   Loot boxes come into the picture with some of this and we focus on how the EU is backing off m...

This week, we talk about Mods and the effects of enabling Easy Anti Cheat into VRChat - How it removes some essential accessibility options not baked into the software only supported by mods.   We also touch on Microtransactions and their role in gaming using Diablo Immortal as an example since they have hit a 100 million in revenue across all mobile platforms in 8 weeks. Second only to Pokem...

This week, we talk about unionization of game developers within the scope of Activision Blizzard King. IMEI gives a great breakdown of what a union can bring to not only the software developers, but how it can benefit many across all disciplines. We touch on the Bungie v. Inkcell case and discuss the toxicity and hate issued at developers.  We finish off with talking about Stray and some of t...

This week we tackle Nintendo of Japan's declaration of equal benefits for domestic partnerships both same and opposite sexed. We also comment on an article found on Kotaku of a Bioware Developer being surprised about users wanting romance options with Garus.  Finally, we tackle a hat that can detect if you are viewing porn from China as reported by PCGamer.  Topic Guide: 0:00 Intro 1:35...

Welcome to the UDP Broadcast - Where we discuss gaming related stuff and offer somewhat uninformed opinions. Escapism and mental health are an important consideration with gamers. Between enablement by other gamers and complete neglect from those that suffer from severe cases due to addiction. Cajun also gives us insight into the Pokémon TCG crossover with Pokémon Go to look for a Ditto. Release:...

Welcome to the UDP Broadcast -  Where we discuss gaming related stuff and offer somewhat uninformed opinions.   In this session:  0:00 Introductions  01:00 Reproductive Rights  32:08 Antman in Thanos's butt    The UDP Broadcast is made up of 4 gamers with a focus in gaming, game industy, game theorycrafting, game news, and games politics.  We hope you have a...