Gamers Week Podcast

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--> It's the end of another year, and it was another big one for the video game industry with countless major events, controversies, and trends to take in. We're recapping the 10 biggest gaming news stories of 2025.
--> Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has come under fire this week following a Bloomberg report that the studio is "pushing hard" for AI and is using generative AI behind the scenes.
--> Capcom is inviting fans to design their own Mega Man boss for Dual Overdrive.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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--> The biggest night in gaming sees hypeman Geoff Keighly dish out shiny awards to the best games of the past 12 months -- including indie sensation Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which walked away with nine awards. Of course, the Game Awards also means hours’ worth of game announcements and trailers to sort through, such as Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, two new Tomb Raider projects, Mega Man: Dual Override, and Larian Studio's bizarre debut trailer for Divinity.
--> In a move that will dramatically reshape the entertainment business, Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced an agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its game studios.
--> GameStop’s Trade Anything Day created the chaos the company seemed to be hoping for, but workers on social media complained of "disrespectful" and "belligerent" customers, who took the company's announcement as an invitation to create pandemonium.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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--> It turns out Saudi Arabia will own 93.4% of EA if the buyout goes through, effectively giving the country control of the entire company.
--> GameStop has highlighted its recent payout of more than $30,000 for a rare Pokémon card as evidence that the company’s trade-in program offers fair value — while simultaneously admitting the card had actually been worth at least $3,000 more.
-->  Microsoft has teamed up with rubber footwear brand Crocs to give us some of the most, uh, eyecatching shoes on the market.
--> It appears that Tommy Tallarico is now using a fake name to compete in backgammon events.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gamers Week Debates

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--> The nominees for the 2025 Game Awards have been revealed, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is up for 12 awards, making it the most nominated game in the awards’ history. 
--> While the world elsewhere celebrates the best that gaming had to offer in 2025, review curation site Metacritic has released its list of the worst games of 2025. 
-->  Sony has issued a number of DMCA notices against a fan project working to bring Concord back to life.
--> Valve co-founder Gabe Newell has capped off Steam Machine week by taking delivery of a new $500 million superyacht with a submarine garage, on-board hospital, and 15 gaming PCs.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

Listen to our interview with Rebecca Heineman: https://gamersweekpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1902035/episodes/10690368-episode-23-a-conversation-with-atari-s-space-invaders-champion-rebecca-heineman

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--> Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive has now announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed once again to November 16, 2026.  Meanwhile, the company fired 30-40 employees in a move that the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain claimed was "blatant" and "ruthless" union busting. 
--> Valve Corp. is plunging deeper into the console wars with the unveiling of the Steam Machine, a new cubical device designed for playing PC games in the living room. 
-->  Nintendo aired a special Direct for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and released a brand-new trailer for the upcoming film.
--> Netflix and A24 are making an Overcooked reality TV show.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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--> EA is claiming it will retain creative control despite its sale to Saudi Arabia.
--> The director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office has ordered a rare patent re-examination after Nintendo was granted a US patent on summoning mechanics.
--> Rapper Soulja Boy is back at it with the SouljaGame Flip, another rebranded retro handheld that is definitely not a Retroid Pocket Flip 2.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview
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--> A new report has revealed details on Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox console, which is allegedly a console / PC hybrid that will play PlayStation games released on PC via Steam.
--> Microsoft executives have been pressuring the Xbox division to achieve profit margins of 30% -- almost twice the industry average.
-->  Amazon's AI-powered layoff of 14,000 employees will see "significant" cuts made to its game division.
--> A high school in Japan is using the P.T. demo to teach an English class, and we couldn’t be more jealous.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

Listen to the Nerds Abroadcast: https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/e/episode-67-puppet-dracula-musical/

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In this episode...
--> The internet is buzzing over Nintendo's mysterious new Pikmin-focused short film, "Close To You."
--> A new report says that "hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players" are keeping the games industry afloat.
-->  Sonic the Hedgehog will lend his super speed to the Olympic Games in 2026 and beyond thanks to a new partnership between SEGA and The International Olympic Committee.
--> The voice behind Mortal Kombat's "Toasty!" is retiring.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, retrogamebrews
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In this episode...
--> Electronic Arts is being acquired for $55 billion by an investor consortium consisting of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners.
--> Microsoft has announced another Xbox Game Pass price hike, with the Ultimate tier increasing 50% to $30/month.
-->  Resident Evil: Requiem’s devs say they can’t tell if the game is actually scary anymore.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Not-So-Gaming History 101

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Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
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Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

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In this episode...
--> Sony held its latest State of Play showcase to detail what’s coming next for the platform, including a first look at gameplay for the much-anticipated Wolverine game. 
--> If you got Ghost of Tsushima's platinum trophy, congratulations – PlayStation's Franchise Rewards program would now like $70 for your commemorative merch.
-->  The adaptation you've been waiting for since 1996 is finally here – Bop It! is now a videogame.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretro
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

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