The end of Final Encounter Cast has slowly been inching forward and now it’s finally here. There is no need to shed years as we go through a cocoon like metamorphosis and become the Let’s Be Real Podcast. This got weird, just listen to it! Other headlines include; a Judge banning a teen from playing violent games, a developer accusing Blizzard of copying them and SEGA messing up in classic SEGA fashion.

Black Panther is racking it in at the box offices as we fall in love with Wakanda. But where does everything currently stand in the MCU and whats the stage for Infinity War look like? Join us as we look back to Civil War and others and forward to the future of the MCU.

Everyone has seen the headlines and details of the most recent tragic school shooting in Parkland, FL. Everything from Mental Health, to Gun Control to Video Games and Cultural Patterns have come up in the discussions. At what point do things start to change? Are we even asking the right questions? Other headlines include; could California be losing its hold on the gaming development industry? Which iconic gaming company is looking to crypto-currency and the FCC chairman is under investigation for corruption.

Twitch recently released an updated policy on guidelines as they pertain to harassment, hateful intent and sexually suggestive content. The crew of FEC dissect some of the language and possible ramifications of the new guidelines. Other headlines include; Activision-Blizzard earning 4 Billion Dollars in Microtrans, A Gamer who had an unfortunate accident in a bathroom and could BandaiNamco be working on a new Metroid Prime?

Special guest Norris from Checkpoint Radio joins the crew to discuss co-creator of Counter-Strike, Jess Cliffe has been allegedly arrested on suspicions of child exploitation. The FEC crew talk about the ramifications and the state of our industry. Other headlines include; Facebook introduces the Gaming Creator Pilot Program, EA confirming the delay of Anthem til 2019 and Washington Senators ask Gambling Authority to determine of Lootboxes are gambling.

Following the headlines of xQc’s tasteless trash talking, the crew of FEC examine the relationship between online competitive games, esports and trash talking. Does it have a place and where is the line drawn? Other headlines include; Microsoft doubling down on GamePass and including games on the day they release, The rumor of a Duke Nukem Movie with the titular star being none other than JOHN CENA himself as well as two instances of the extraordinary good that sometimes comes from gaming developers.

This week see’s a truncated crew as Chris is sick with the flu. But, Nate, Robbie and Nika walk you through three upcoming games that have free beta’s at the end of January. Metal Gear Survive, Monster Hunter World and Dissidia NT...how did they stack up? Tune in to find out.

When Disney was first rumored to be interested in buying some Fox properties, the Marvel fan in all of us was buzzing with excitement. The X-Men could crossover with Avengers, we might finally get a REAL Fantastic Four Movie. But, Fox owns more than just a few Marvel Properties and even Congress is a bit wary of the stranglehold Disney may have over the entertainment industry. Join the FEC Crew as they discuss the possibilities, both good and bad of this monumental deal.

The World Health Organization has officially declared Gaming Disorder as an official mental disorder. The ESA feels this undermines real more problematic and dangerous mental disorders. The FEC crew break down the pros, the cons and real danger.

Most of the information being shared on the Net Neutrality issue are doing so in extremes, using scare tactics and hyperbole. It’s absolutely still an issue you should be tuned into, but for the real scoop and how it’s actually going to affect you, tune in now. Other headlines include; Square Enix making a promise to include predatory micro transactions in their console games, a popular streamer taking a step away from stream persona for personal reasons and what is Nika’s problem with non-gamer content on Twitch?