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The big news this week is Microsoft has acquired (full deal pending) Activision Blizzard. This is obviously big news for the gaming industry and for Xbox fans with questions looming on the PlayStation side of things. This week we discuss the deal itself, what our opinions are on the topic, and if PlayStation/Sony should make a counter acquisition.

In this episode we discuss: - Zynga's buyout and what kind of games we'd like to see on mobile (Source: GameSpot) - Xbox One production was discontinued in 2020 (Source: GameSpot) - PS Now gift cards being pulled from stores (Source: GameSpot) - Kevin Levine's new game will be surprising, but unsurprising (Source: GameSpot) 

In this episode we discuss E3 going all-digital due to omicron, BioWare wants to rebuild its reputation, PS VR2 announced, and a Days Gone debacle.

In this episode we discuss:  - Ubisoft announces Splinter Cell remake (Source: IGN ) - New DualSense colours and PS5 console covers (Source: PS Blog ) - Microsoft explains how the RROD happened (Source: GameSpot )

The Game Awards 2021 happened this week and there were a ton of world premieres and game trailers! In this episode, we discuss the trailers and announcements that we saw during the show as well as many of the awards, including Game of the Year. 

In this episode we discuss:  - PlayStation plans to take on Xbox Game Pass (Source: Bloomberg ) - US Congress to pass law to ban scalper bots (Source: IGN ) - Battlefield franchise undergoing a major shakeup (Source: GameSpot )

In this episode we discuss: - Kojima Productions launching a new division for film, music, and TV (Source: GamesIndustry ) - Epic Games buys Rock Band developer Harmonix (Source: IGN ) - Battlefield 2042 has "millions" of players, outperforming Battlefield V (Source: GameSpot ) - LOTR Studio is making a new game based on a major worldwide IP (Source: GameSpot )

In this episode we discuss:  - GTA Trilogy shaping up to be this year's "Cyberpunk 2077" as fans request refunds (Source: Nintendo Life) - Epic CEO wants a universal app store across all platforms (Source: Mac Rumors) - Phil Spencer says Xbox Game Pass is very, very sustainable (Source: IGN) - Apple will finally let you fix your iPhone yourself (Source: IGN)

In this episode we discuss:  - Steam Deck delayed until 2022 (Source: IGN ) - Like Assassin's Creed Infinity, Far Cry 7 is a live game (Source: GameSpot ) - 25+ exclusives in development for PS5 (Source: IGN ) - Windows Store will let you choose install locations and support mods (Source: GameSpot )

In this episode we discuss: - Netflix now comes with Android games (Source: ArsTechnica ) - Nintendo Switch sales hit 93 million (Source: GameSpot ) - GTA and EA executives are big believers in NFTs (Source: GameSpot ) - Marvel's Avengers failed to live up to expectations, Square Enix will still keep making live service games (Source: GameSpot ) 

In this episode we discuss: - Xbox 360 Halo servers shutting down (Source: IGN) - PlayStation PC formed (Source: VGC) - More details on Assassin's Creed Infinite, not free-to-play (Source: GameSpot) - Ubisoft Blockchain games (Source IGN) - Nintendo Switch Online expansion pass, N64 emulation issues (Source: Nintendo Life)

In this episode we discuss:  - God of War coming to PC in January (Source: IGN ) - Uncharted movie trailer revealed (Source: GameSpot ) - Apple considered a cloud gaming service (Source: GameSpot ) - Xbox wants to make more PlayStation-style blockbuster games (Source: VGC ) - Xbox Game Pass sales continue to grow, not as fast as expected (Source: GameSpot ) 

In this episode we discuss: - Ubisoft's Driver game is becoming a live-action TV show (Source: GameSpot ) - Animal Crossing: New Horizons' last free major content update (Source: GameSpot ) - Disney and Lucasfilm are teasing a new video game reveal in December (Source: GameSpot ) - AMD CPUs having issues with Windows 11, aggravated by update (Source: GameSpot )  - Query Corner Question | Are...

In this episode we discuss: - Eidos-Montreal and Eidos-Sherbrooke shifting to 4-day work week (Source: Eidos Montreal's Site)  - PS5-friendly TVs (Source: Slash Gear) - GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition announced (Source: IGN) - Valve warns that tinkering with a Steam Deck could end your life (Source: GameSpot)

In this episode we discuss:  - Sony acquires Bluepoint Games (Source: The Verge ) - The Game Awards 2021 set for December 9 (Source: GameSpot ) - Nintendo denies new report of 4K Switch model (Source: GameSpot ) - Xbox Cloud Gaming now reached 1 billion people  (Source: GameSpot ) - Windows Microsoft Store adds support for downloading alternative app stores (Source: Mac Rumors )

In this episode we discuss:  - N64 and Sega Genesis games coming to Nintendo Switch Online (Source: Kotaku ) - SEC investigating Activision-Blizzard for discrimination and harassment (Source: IGN ) - Chris Pratt and the Mario movie (Source: IGN ) - Fortnite won't be allowed back on the App Store until legal battle has finished (Source:   Mac Rumors ) - The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics...

In this episode we discuss:  - Chinese gaming companies lose 8 Bethesdas in value after new regulations (Source: Kotaku ) - New PS5 model with smaller cooler isn't worse (Source: GameSpot ) - Epic Games ordered by court to pay $6 million to Apple (Source: Mac Rumors ) - Nintendo adds Bluetooth audio devices to Switch via update (Source: The Verge ) - Gran Turismo 7 is mostly online-only (Sour...

In this episode we discuss:  - PlayStation Showcase 2021 (Primary Source: GameSpot ) - Sony acquires Firesprite (Source: GameSpot ) - Steam Deck won't play all your games at launch (Source: GameSpot ) - Next-get features coming to last-gen Xbox controllers (Source: GameSpot ) - A decision has been made in the Epic v Apple court case (Source: MacRumors )

In this episode we discuss:  - A report that claims Game Boy and Game Boy Color games will be added to the Nintendo Online Service (Source: IGN ) - THQ Nordic's Showcase for their 10th anniversary (Source: GameSpot ) - PlayStation September Showcase announced (Source: GameSpot ) - Square Enix Presents Event at Tokyo Game Show 2021 (Source: GameSpot ) - Query Corner Question: How far is too fa...

- Horizon: Forbidden West is coming out in 2022 (Source: IGN ) - Halo: Infinite release date confirmed & new trailer (Source: IGN ) - Gamescom 2021 news and trailers (Source: Forbes )  - Xbox Cloud Streaming on Xbox One, bringing Series X to Xbox One (Source: GameSpot )

In this episode we discuss:  - Atari reporting losses (Source: Axios ) - Phil Spencer has tried the Steam Deck, says Cloud Streaming works well (Source: GameSpot ) - Epic offered Sony $200 million to put PlayStation Games on PC (Source: IGN ) - Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition (Source: IGN ) - Halo Infinite will be released without campaign co-op or Forge at launch (Source: IGN )

In this episode we discuss: - Google considered buying Epic Games during Fortnite debacle (Source: The Verge ) - Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remaster (Source: CNET ) - Super Nintendo World Suspends Rides After Goombas Come Crashing Down (Source: GameSpot ) - Predatory game design (Source: The Verge ) 

In this episode we discuss:  - Nintendo Switch surpassing 89 million units (Source: GameSpot ) - Sony could face a lawsuit over a PlayStation Store monopoly (Source: GameSpot ) - PS Now gets more popular as PS Plus declines (Source: GameSpot ) - EA plans to make more Star Wars Jedi games (Source: GameSpot )

In this episode we discuss:  - PS5 M.2 support is coming in the next system beta update (Source: IGN ) - Chip shortage may continue into 2023 (Source: IGN ) - EB Games in Canada is being rebranded as GameStop (Source: GameSpot ) - Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Bemoans Consolidation's Effect On Diversity And Smaller Games (Source: GameSpot ) - Is the term "gamer" antiquated? An EA exec thin...

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