Bethesda in hot water with a class action lawsuit prior to Microsoft acquisition.  New nintendo switch slated for this holiday and other gaming news.  Larger discussion on what Alphas, Betas and Demos mean to us and our expectations around them. 

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VentureBeat: Bethesda faces broad class-action lawsuit over Fallout 4 DLC as Microsoft takeover looms. https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/23/bethesda-faces-broad-class-action-lawsuit-over-fallout-4-dlc-as-microsoft-takeover-looms/

Illinois banning games

Kotaku: Report: New Nintendo Switch With 4K Output, OLED Screen Will Release Before Christmas. https://kotaku.com/report-new-switch-with-4k-output-oled-screen-will-rel-1846402776

Well Evan and Nick had about as much fun doing this episode as can be had

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GameSpot: The Medium Is Already Profitable After Just A Few Days

Kotaku: Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Changing Business Focus

Kotaku: Stadia Leadership Praised Development Studios For 'Great Progress' Just One Week Before Laying Them All Off

IGN: Terraria on Stadia Canceled After Developer Is Locked Out Of Google Accounts - IGN

PS5 Dual Sense Stick Drift

We had a very special guest on this episode.  RoseRaider joined the show and we briefly discussed what we are playing followed by her story about how she started streaming and offers up some great advice for new or seasoned streamers out there!! 

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The Verge: Epic Games Store now offers Spotify, signaling app store ambitions beyond just games.

Nintendo Life: Capcom Shares Strict Video Guidelines for Content Creators

Gematsu: EA doesn't have star wars exclusivity anymore

Nick and Evan briefly discuss the 2020 Game Awards Winners, Indie Studios and the CyberPunk 2077 Launch which leads to the larger discussion on do delays really make game launches any better?

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Cop understands the hype

Halo Infinite is officially launching fall 2021

Gizmodo: Cyberpunk 2077 Reviews Are Out, and I'm Glad I Got This MS Paint Sweater Instead

Cyberpunk 2077 on Base PS4 and Xbox One Units Has Major Issues

The best game, is the game you like, and how you like to play it!

Nick and Evan, run through some of the game news for the week and give their picks for the Game Awards category winners!!  

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Twitch testing player triggered ads https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/16/21570243/twitch-multiplayer-ads-cpm-bits-streamer

Twitchs DMCA ruining IRL streams  https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitchs-dmca-rules-are-completely-ruining-irl-streams-1455482/ 

Buy affiliate status on twitch https://kotaku.com/streamers-baffled-by-new-twitch-option-to-buy-affiliate-1845699128 

Fortnite in game video chat https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/11/18/21572069/fortnite-houseparty-video-chat-pc-ps4-ps5 

The budlight game console https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/17/21571448/bud-light-bl6-console-tekken-soulcalibur 

WoW designer quits https://www.pcgamer.com/wow-designer-quits-after-13-years-says-hes-unhappy-with-the-state-of-the-game/

Demon souls easy mode https://www.ign.com/articles/demons-souls-ps5-almost-had-an-easy-mode?sf132727074=1 

Topic - Game awards nominees and our picks https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-game-awards-2020/ar-BB1b8Dmw 

Remember... The best game, is the game you like to play and how you like to play it!!

Nick  and Evan play catch up, reminisce about days before Waze, some possible business advice for streamers oh and the biggest DMCA claims Twitch has ever seen!! 

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Xbox streaming stick

Minecraft to require Microsoft Account to play

Bleeding edge abandoned?

Marvel's avengers on its death bed??

Sony shuts down faceplate company

Square Enix Loses on Avengers

Epic will honor vbucks on apple

Phil Spencer plays elden ring

Remember... The best game, is the game you like and how you like to play it!! 

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Amazon's Cloud Gaming Service Luna – https://www.engadget.com/amazon-cloud-game-streaming-luna-reveal-173946193.html

"Cyberpunk 2077 dev breaks promise, will force employees to work six days a week - The Verge" https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/9/29/21494499/cyberpunk-2077-development-crunch-time-cd-projekt-red

"Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Get EA Play on November 10 - Xbox Wire" https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/29/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-members-get-ea-play-on-november-10/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Gamestop Partners with Microsoft

Microsoft will give GameStop shares of digital revenues

Nintendo takes legal action against adult entertainer

The hosts of FTG sit down with CEO/Head Developer of Glimesh.tv, Luke Strickland and discuss the upcoming streaming platforms philosophy, technology and community.

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Evan and Nick play catch up for a bit and discuss to general topics and tackle discussion on the Mixer shutdown and the slew of streaming platform start ups that have emerged as a reaction of the shutdown. 

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