After two years, it seems like new-generation console supply is starting to meet demand. We discuss in our coverage of the September NPD report. Also: the latest Activision Blizzard shenanigans (including two big Ls for the publisher), more on the Bayonetta 3 story, and more.

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TIME STAMPS

• [00:02:06] - NPD US Video Game Spending Report for September 2022
• [00:18:25] - Investment Interlude
• [00:25:07] - Quick Hits
• [00:27:48] - Labor Report

SOURCES

• NPD US Video Game Spending Report for September 2022 | Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella) on Twitter
• Why G4 failed | Washington Post
• Hellena Taylor Issues New Statement on Bayonetta 3 Allegations | Hellena Taylor (@hellenataylor) on Twitter
• Blizzard Albany, formerly Vicarious Visions, gets union vote greenlight | Washington Post
• CODE-CWA Announces Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Activision Blizzard | CODE-CWA (@CODE_CWA) on Twitter
• Court of Appeal Denies Request to Dismiss CRD's Case Against Activision Blizzard | California Civil Rights Department