Inside Gaming Roundup

Inside Gaming is streaming every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Twitch.tv/RoosterTeeth | Want to listen to Roundup instead of watch? Check us out on your favorite podcast platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/insidegamingroundup | Alan Wake 2 has finally arrived, but after such a long wait, does it live up to the hype? | In other news, Nintendo apparently hates Smash tournaments, and you can finally get your hands on a PS5 this holiday season the PS5 Slim has a catch. Also, there are some new games to talk about! | SOURCES | ‘Alan Wake 2’ Reviews Are In, And They Are Scary Good - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/10/26/alan-wake-2-reviews-are-in-and-they-are-scary-good/amp/ | Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming's lost sequels finally got made - https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-67204018.amp | Alan Wake 2 Review - A Miracle Illuminated - https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/alan-wake-2-review-a-miracle-illuminated/1900-6418143/ | New Nintendo Rules Cause Massive Smash Bros. Fan Freakout - https://kotaku.com/smash-bros-ultimate-switch-nintendo-tournaments-1850955614 | Sony: You'll finally be able to buy a PS5 this holiday season - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sony-youll-finally-be-able-to-buy-a-ps5-this-holiday-season-130157724.html | PS5 Slim Disc Drive Comes With Bizarre Online Requirements - https://kotaku.com/sony-playstation-ps5-detachable-disc-drive-1850957408 

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Spider-Man 2 is out, it’s a big success for PlayStation. Could that success lead to a Venom spin-off?

In other news, Twitch is allowing people to stream on multiple platforms, and people are making progress on the quest for the secret cow level in Diablo IV. Also, there are some new games to talk about!

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'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' video game breaks PlayStation Studios' 24-hour sales record - https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/10/23/marvels-spider-man-2-game-breaks-24-hour-playstation-studios-record.html

Spider-Man 2 confirms Black Cat is bisexual in PlayStation 5 universe - https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/10/24/spider-man-2-black-cat-bisexual-video-game-reaction/

SPIDER-MAN 2 Video Game Features A Powerful Tribute To Late BLACK PANTHER Star Chadwick Boseman - https://comicbookmovie.com/spider_man/spider_man-ps4/spider-man-2-video-game-features-a-powerful-tribute-to-late-black-panther-star-chadwick-boseman-a207353#gs.6t0e5h

Spider-Man 2 Devs Not Against a Venom Spin-Off If Fans Want It - https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-2-devs-not-against-a-venom-spin-off-if-fans-want-it

Twitch updates rules to compete with Kick: changes in simultaneous streaming with YouTube - https://en.as.com/meristation/news/twitch-updates-rules-to-compete-with-kick-changes-in-simultaneous-streaming-with-youtube-n/

Twitch is bleeding talent — is the new simulcasting policy the answer? - https://www.polygon.com/platform/amp/23925744/twitch-simulcast-kick-nickmercs-xqc-amouranth

Diablo II- The Secret Cow Level - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSlGQpvl_IA

Big Diablo 4 Cow Level Update - Forlorn Hovel Cellar Unlocked - https://www.wowhead.com/diablo-4/news/big-diablo-4-cow-level-update-forlorn-hovel-cellar-unlocked-335681

Diablo 4 players make apparent breakthrough in hunt for secret cow level - https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-4-players-make-apparent-breakthrough-in-hunt-for-secret-cow-level

Inside Gaming is streaming every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Twitch.tv/RoosterTeeth | Want to listen instead of watch? Check us out on your favorite podcast platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/insidegamingroundup | A Dog named Peanut Butter who will be speedrunning a game at Awesome Games Done Quick next year. This will be the first time a non-human will be competing without any assistance at AGDQ. | In other news, a man is arrested for stalking a Final Fantasy XIV player and following her in-game and Ayaneo, a company that makes handheld gaming devices, has “leaked” a new system they are working on called the Ayaneo Flip DS. Also, there are some new games to talk about! | SOURCES | Peanut Butter the dog will speedrun a Nintendo classic at AGDQ 2024 – https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/peanut-butter-the-dog-will-speedrun-a-nintendo-classic-at-agdq-2024 | Man arrested for stalking Final Fantasy XIV player and following her in-game – 

https://www.dexerto.com/final-fantasy/man-arrested-for-stalking-final-fantasy-xiv-player-and-following-her-in-game-2343088/ | AYA Neo Flip DS is a dual-screen handheld gaming PC – https://liliputing.com/aya-neo-flip-ds-is-a-dual-screen-handheld-gaming-pc/ | Dual-screen handheld gaming PC AYANEO Flip DS """"leaked"""" – https://gbatemp.net/threads/dual-screen-handheld-gaming-pc-ayaneo-flip-ds-leaked.641525/ 

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Modders add vulgar & psychedelic scenes to the latest Super Mario Bros. Wonder leaks by altering the game’s code. 

In other news, chaos ensues as people fight for the latest Pokemon Van Gogh collaboration and recent footage of Skull Island: Rise of Kong causes gamers to call it the worst game of 2023. Also, there are lots of new releases to talk about!

00:00 - Modded Mario Leaks

04:07 - Pokemon Van Gogh?!

09:30 - Worst Game of 2023?

14:05 - New Releases

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https://kotaku.com/pokemon-scalper-reseller-trading-card-van-gogh-pikachu-1850925900 

https://www.ign.com/articles/van-gogh-museum-pulls-limited-edition-pokemon-cards 

https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/van-gogh-museum-x-pokemon 

https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/290-85689/pokemon-van-gogh-museum-pikachu-with-grey-felt-hat-promo-card 

https://kotaku.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-nintendo-switch-mod-leak-piracy-1850933551

https://gamerant.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-leak-online-speedruns/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/gollum-redeemed-new-king-kong-game-called-a-complete-scam/ 

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-internet-is-already-roasting-worst-game-of-2023-skull-island-rise-of-kong 

https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/new-king-kong-game-labeled-a-complete-scam-as-shocking-cutscene-goes-viral-2339529/ 

Inside Gaming is streaming every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Twitch.tv/RoosterTeeth | Want to listen instead of watch? Check us out on your favorite podcast platforms: https://link.chtbl.com/insidegamingroundup | Disney has been out of the games publishing business for a while now, but there are rumblings they’re looking at coming back in a big way. One option on the table is buying a major publisher like EA. Is that a good thing? | In other news, Guitar Hero could be making a comeback, and we have more details on a couple of cops focusing more on catching Pokemon than criminals. Also, there are some new games to talk about! | SOURCES | Disney reportedly looking to acquire major publisher like EA - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/disney-reportedly-looking-to-acquire-major-publisher-like-ea | Disney is finally finding success in video games after years of failures, and it's largely due to letting go of control - https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-finally-finds-success-in-video-games-avengers-star-wars-2020-2#:~:text=The%20world%27s%20largest%20entertainment%20company,properties%20out%20to%20other%20companies | Star Wars Jedi Survivor All Cutscenes Game Movie 4K - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wDNt-eos4g | Fortnite JACK SKELLINGTON Skin GAMEPLAY! (Fortnitemares 2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBzKZB-nIlk | Disney Buying EA Would Be A Disaster For Everyone - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2023/10/11/disney-buying-ea-would-be-a-disaster-for-everyone/amp/ | Culture Crave Tweet - https://twitter.com/culturecrave/status/1712159261315518912?s=46&t=7nFl9kHp7PHmhX66Hj2lyA | Exclusive: Ahead of Xbox's acquisition, Activision's Bobby Kotick discussed Microsoft, Elon Musk's Neuralink, and hinted at a Guitar Hero revival in this leaked interview - https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/exclusive-ahead-of-xboxs-acquisition-activisions-bobby-kotick-discussed-microsoft-elon-musks-neuralink-and-hinted-at-a-guitar-hero-revival-during-an-internal-interview | Activision CEO Teases "Re-Emergence Of Guitar Hero" - https://www.thegamer.com/activision-ceo-teases-new-guitar-hero/ | Bobby Kotick Reportedly Interviewed By James Corden During Employee Meeting About Guitar Hero And More - https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/10/11/bobby-kotick-reportedly-interviewed-by-james-corden-during-employee-meeting-about | Dashcam Footage Shows Cops Ignoring Robbery To Play Pokémon Go - https://kotaku.com/pokemon-go-police-cops-lapd-dashcam-video-footage-fired-1850916322 | Video Reveals Crucial Details of LAPD Ignoring Robbery to Catch Togetic in Pokémon Go - https://www.404media.co/video-reveals-crucial-details-of-lapd-ignoring-robbery-to-catch-togetic-in-pokemon-go/

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After the massive backlash at Unity due to a new pricing structure, John Riccitiello is retiring again. Fun fact, this is the same guy who pushed EA into doing day one DLCs and loot boxes. He won’t be missed.

In other news, LOTR: Gollum publisher made a bad game and has now apologized via ChatGPT, and Shell wants your kids to know fossil fuels are great via Fortnite. Also, there are some new games to talk about!

00:00 - Unity CEO Retires

03:29 - Gollum publisher is a mess

08:50 - Fossil fuels and Fortnite

13:28 - New Releases

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Unity Chief Resigns After Pricing Backlash - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/09/technology/unity-chief-resigns-after-pricing-backlash.html

Unity Software debacle emblematic of greedy video game monetisation practices - https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1029274/unity-software-debacle-emblematic-of-greedy-video-game-monetisation-practices-1029274.html

One Of Gaming's Most Hated CEOs Says Goodbye, Again - https://kotaku.com/unity-john-riccitiello-ea-intall-fee-resign-fifa-madden-1850914295

Lord of the Rings: Gollum Apology Was Written Using ChatGPT, According to Report - https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-apology-chatgpt-report/

Report Claims Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Publisher Used AI To Write Apology - https://kotaku.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-daedalic-nacon-chatgpt-apology-1850911747

Shell called out for promoting fossil fuels to youth via Fortnite game - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/06/shell-fortnite-game-youth-marketing-campaign-fossil-fuels

Shell sparks outrage after promoting fossil fuels with Fortnite campaign - https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/shell-sparks-outrage-after-promoting-fossil-fuels-with-fortnite-campaign-2327470/

Big Oil's Using Fortnite, TikTok, And Twitch In Effort To Convince Kids Fossil Fuels Are Cool - https://kotaku.com/shell-big-oil-roadtrips-fortnite-map-collab-tiktok-ign-1850907435

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CD Projekt Red have just announced that we’re getting live-action Cyberpunk in the future. What could it be? What are we hoping for?

In other news: We’re gonna start using video games to solve sex trafficking crimes? And, SEGA has canceled Hyenas; is that the right call? Also, there are some new games to talk about!

00:00 - Live-Action Cyberpunk

04:30 - Games Solving Crimes?

08:11 - SEGA Cancels Hyenas

12:02 - New Releases

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CD PROJEKT RED Partners With Anonymous Content to Develop Live-Action Project - https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/media/news/cd-projekt-red-partners-with-anonymous-content-to-develop-live-action-project/

Cyberpunk 2077 — Behind the Scenes: Keanu Reeves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXHWeHxLDcs

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty – Official "All In" Trailer (feat. Idris Elba) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUZ2JlpRtr8

Assassin’s Creed | Official Trailer 2 [HD] | 20th Century FOX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4haJD6W136c

The I-Team: Video game helps researchers fight sex trafficking - https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/i-team-video-game-helps-researchers-fight-sex-trafficking/

HYENAS - Official Gameplay Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w7DCQx7ezY

Canceled Sega Game Reportedly Had the Company's Biggest Budget - https://gamerant.com/hyenas-biggest-budget-sega-canceled/

HYENAS: Inside Story of Creative Assembly's $100M FAILURE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkV5EPL1ER0

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The gaming industry has become a massive revenue generator for many, so why are some of gaming’s biggest developers cutting costs and laying people off?

In other news: the FBI indicts a Wall Street banker for doing inside trading via XBox 360, and the Overwatch League is no more. Also, there are some new games to talk about!

00:00 - Layoffs in Games

05:11 - Xbox 360 Used For Insider Trading?

08:42 - RIP OWL

12:40 - New Releases

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Naughty Dog’s Troubled The Last of Us Multiplayer Spin-Off Reportedly ‘On Ice’ Amid Layoffs - https://www.ign.com/articles/naughty-dogs-troubled-the-last-of-us-multiplayer-spin-off-reportedly-on-ice-amid-layoffs

Boss of Worms Company Team17 Axed Amid Sweeping Layoffs - https://www.ign.com/articles/boss-of-worms-company-team17-axed-amid-sweeping-layoffs

Fortnite maker cuts 870 jobs and raises V-Buck prices as profits drop - https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/28/fortnite-maker-cuts-870-jobs-and-raises-v-buck-prices-as-profits-drop-19574752/

Beloved Battle Royale Fall Guys Among Those Hit By Epic Games Layoffs - https://kotaku.com/fall-guys-season-5-layoffs-epic-games-fortnite-closed-1850884406

FBI Indicts Wall Street Banker For Doing Crimes On Xbox 360 - https://kotaku.com/xbox-360-chat-wall-street-fbi-insider-trading-goldman-1850887053

The Overwatch League Grand Finals Were Both Beautiful And Depressing - https://kotaku.com/overwatch-league-grand-finals-2023-owl-ending-mvp-1850892928

Overwatch League Tweet - https://twitter.com/overwatchleague/status/1708651763207917726

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Payday 3 was just released, and like most always online games, it’s coming out the gate with a whole host of problems. Players are unable to get into games, even when trying to play solo. Starbreeze has tried to fix the problems, but the game is currently listed as one of the worst games on Steam.

In other news: SAG-AFTRA has cleared the way for a video game strike, and we have news on a couple of Star Wars games. Also, there are some new games to talk about!

00:00 - Payday 3’s Bad Launch

02:56 - SAG-AFTRA Votes to Strike

07:26 - Star Wars Games!

12:29 - New Releases

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Payday 3 Now Has 'Mostly Negative' Reviews on Steam - https://gamerant.com/payday-3-steam-reviews-mostly-negative/

Payday 3 Developer Promises To Fix Matchmaking Issues - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/payday-3-developer-promises-to-fix-matchmaking-issues/1100-6517961/

Payday 3's launch has gone so badly that Starbreeze says it's now 'looking at the possibility of some sort of offline mode' - https://www.pcgamer.com/payday-3s-launch-has-gone-so-badly-that-starbreeze-says-its-now-looking-at-the-possibility-of-some-sort-of-offline-mode/

DiscussingFilm Tweet - https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1706485007177355410?s=20

SAG-AFTRA Members Vote in Favor of Video Game Strike Authorization - https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/sag-aftra-vote-authorize-video-game-strike-1235735114/

Ocala Comic Con 2023 - Star Wars: Jedi Game Series Panel - Cameron Monaghan & Tina Ivlev - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9t3Vd1VWC0&t=2577s

Third ‘Star Wars Jedi’ game confirmed by Cal Kestis actor - https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/third-star-wars-jedi-game-confirmed-by-cal-kestis-actor-3503514

Star Wars Eclipse – Official Cinematic Reveal Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJpiOPKH14

Star Wars Eclipse Still Alive, Quantic Dream Insists: ‘It's Simmering’ - https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-eclipse-still-alive-quantic-dream-insists-its-simmering

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While talking about Game Pass, Xbox head Phil Spencer stated that low numbers could have an impact on whether or not Microsoft stays in the gaming industry. Could we see an Xbox exit?

In other news: Fortnite settles with the FTC, and CoD’s new finishing move goes up in smoke. Also, there are some new games!

Let’s talk about it!

00:00 - Xbox Exit?

03:33 - Fortnite Settlement

10:33 - CoD 420!?

12:28 - New Releases

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Xbox may 'exit the gaming business' by 2027, says Phil Spencer - https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/xbox/xbox-may-exit-the-gaming-business-by-2027-says-phil-spencer-254577-20230921

The Rise of Xbox Game Pass: A Game Changer in the Gaming Industry - https://gameishard.gg/news/the-rise-of-xbox-game-pass-a-game-changer-in-the-gaming-industry/208141/

You Should Claim Your Part of the Fortnite FTC Settlement - https://lifehacker.com/fortnite-ftc-settlement-claim-1850858900

Some Fortnite players (and parents) can claim refunds after $245M settlement: How to apply - https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2023/09/20/fortnite-ftc-refund/70907580007/

Modern Warfare III Lets You Kill Opponents With Weed - https://kotaku.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-release-date-bong-kill-1850861087