Reconcilable Differences

8: Devouring Essence


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John educates Merlin about the first-person shooter game, "Destiny." Merlin feels overwhelmed, while John says we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg.

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    This time around, John and Merlin talk about time-shifted media releases, corporate speak, and Dave the Marketing guy.

    For the main topic, John educates Merlin about the first-person shooter game, "Destiny." Merlin feels overwhelmed, while John says we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg.

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