(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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