Learn about how AirTags have become an increasingly popular tool for law enforcement agencies to tackle car thefts. We also discuss the recent case of a New South Wales police officer who received a sentence for pointing a gun towards a colleague over Top Gun: Maverick spoilers.  We also explore the world of gaming activism to examine how gamers on platforms such as Roblox, Final Fantasy, and The Sims are leveraging virtual worlds to push for social and environmental change. As well as PC game modding and how game developers like Capcom are grappling with the issue of offensive and morally questionable mods that can cause public outrage. Finally, we end the episode with an in-depth discussion of the latest Baldur's Gate 3 patch, which has brought about a significant change to one of the game's “popular?” speedruns. 

Join us for this insightful and informative episode of Media Mothership, where we explore the fascinating intersection of media, technology, and society.

• AirTags are the new go-to tool for cops after spike in car thefts | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/11/airtags-are-the-new-go-to-tool-for-cops-after-spike-in-car-thefts/
• NSW police officer Dominic Gaynor sentenced for pointing gun towards colleague over Top Gun: Maverick spoilers - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-09/nsw-cop-pointed-gun-top-gun-spoilers/103086628
• Gamers on Roblox, Final Fantasy, The Sims and more are bringing activism to the virtual world - ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-10/virtual-protest-activism-in-video-games-like-roblox/103077494
• After a naked Chun Li scandalised a fighting game tournament, Capcom sounds the alarm about PC game modding: 'There are a number of mods that are offensive to public order and morals' (msn.com) https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/techandscience/after-a-naked-chun-li-scandalised-a-fighting-game-tournament-capcom-sounds-the-alarm-about-pc-game-modding-there-are-a-number-of-mods-that-are-offensive-to-public-order-and-morals/ar-AA1jdvbb
• Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 4 Lae’zel changes are bad news for sex% speedruns - Polygon https://www.polygon.com/23944976/baldurs-gate-3-patch-4-sex-nerf
• Baldur’s Gate 3’s Inevitable Bear Sex Speedrun Is Finally Here - IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/baldurs-gate-3s-inevitable-bear-sex-speedrun-is-finally-here

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