(Content Warning for rape this week as our main topic discusses the 'rape simulator' game recently deleted from Steam)

Dylan has had it with Steam and their inability to take a real stance against games that simply shouldn't be allowed on any self-respecting platform. Discussing with Ashley the two talk about why Valve takes the backseat attitude to their storefront platform Valve and why would anyone want to make a game about simulating rape in the first place?

Also on the show:

- WTF Is Up With Sonic?

- Nintendo Switch VR + Gamepass

- Australian Government Findings In Loot Boxes

- THQ Nordic Half-Assed Apology

—INTRO—

00:10 - It's A Light Show This Week

—NEWS—

00:50 - WTF Is Up With Sonic?

05:00 - Nintendo Labo Gets VR

15:00 - More Xbox Live On Switch Proof

21:20 - Australian Government Loot Box Findings

30:00 - THQ Nordic Half-Assed Apology

—MAIN TOPIC—

42:00 - Valve RIGHTFULLY But Slowly Removes Rape Simulation Game

50:40 - Steam Sucks

58:10 - Why Do People Makes These Games?

01:03:10 - What Audiences Are Valve Playing Too?

01:06:10 - Is This "Freedom of Speech?"

—OUTRO—

01:11:20 - Spicy Outro

01:12:20 - The Bit

Hosts:

Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil

Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Resources:

The Internet, And Sonic’s Creator, React To Sonic’s Movie Design - Kotaku

Nintendo Announces Labo VR Kit For Switch - Kotaku

Phil Spencer Wants to Bring Xbox Game Pass to Any Device Someone Wants To Play On - Dualshockers

The Government’s Response To The Loot Box Inquiry: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - Kotaku

Computer Games Content Research: Final Report - Classification.gov.au

Lars Wingefors Statement Regarding the Recent AMA Event

Music by:

Dylan Blight

Arcade Couch Art by:

Cherie Henriques

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