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In our last episode, we looked at 2021 in the rearview mirror. This time, we're gazing in our proverbial crystal balls to see what the world of video games might bring in 2022. We'll hear what a few analysts have to say about the coming year and then make some predictions of our own.

We'll also be discussing Sony's newly confirmed PSVR2, how Gordon Ramsey doesn't know what Twitch is, Samsung’s move to integrate Stadia, GeForce Now, and NFTs into its new line of TVs, and the rumored digital rerelease of the N64 classic, GoldenEye 007.

Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking back at the humble beginnings and convoluted history of Blizzard.

Hosts: @donniegretro, @wrytersview, @retrogamebrews
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro
Closing theme: "Neon City" by @donniegretro

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To gain clues about the future, it's helpful to look at the past. But if the dominance of mobile, digital, and free-to-play video games in 2021 is anything to go by, the future of video games may be unrecognizable to those of us who grew up blowing into our NES cartridges. But is it all bleak, or can we find some ray of gaming hope in the face of these dark, dystopian days?

We'll also be discussing PlayStation's newly patented system for coaching players who have "fallen below a skill threshold," how Square Enix's president already knows you hate NFTs, Ed Boon's blessing on a petition to remake the original Mortal Kombat trilogy, and the wrestler who owns 2,706 copies of the Burger King game Sneak King.

Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking back at the legacy of the game design giant, Gunpei Yokoi.

Hosts: @retrogamebrews, @donniegretro, @wrytersview
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro
Closing theme: "Neon City" by @donniegretro

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We’re excited to welcome you to the very first episode of Gamers Week Podcast! Like the name says, we analyze the best, worst, and weirdest headlines of the past week in the video game industry.

Since it's our first episode, we take some time to introduce our three hosts, but if you want to get straight to the news, check out those sweet time codes to skip ahead.

It feels like NFTs are the buzzword of the moment, especially when it comes to video games. But are these divisive entities a soulless cash-grab or the exciting new future of gaming? Spoiler: If you're old (like us), you probably hope it's not the latter.

We'll also be discussing Tesla's move to pull the plug on letting drivers play video games after a federal investigation, Logan Paul's GameBoy table that broke the internet, and Riot Games' agreement to pay $100 million in settlement of its class-action gender discrimination lawsuit.

Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we'll be looking back at the infamous Super Noah's Ark 3D.

Hosts: @wrytersview, @retrogamebrews, @donniegretro
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Closing theme: "Neon City" by @donniegretro

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When you can't think of what to put in your launch trailer, there's only one thing to do...

Improvise.

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