We didn’t see it coming.

Games we played this week include:

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (12:10)

Boomerang Fu (49:05)

Warhammer 40k: Boltgun (52:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:

Activision-Blizzard pays a pittance for not disclosing loot boxes to PEGI (56:30)

https://www.thegamer.com/activision-blizzard-fined-diablo-immortal-loot-boxes-pegi/

Nintendo sued for loot boxes in Mario Kart Tour (1:03:15)

https://kotaku.com/nintendo-class-action-lawsuit-loot-box-mario-kart-tour-1850462828

Niantic gets backlash for rolling back Pokémon Go remote raids which aided disabled players (1:08:02)

https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-go-developers-respond-to-remote-raid-criticism-announce-shadow-raids

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It’s not tears, exactly…

Games we played this week include:

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (4:05)

Humanity (57:00)

Alundra (1:02:20)

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News things talked about in this episode:

Saudi Arabia makes another big investment in Electronic Arts (1:03:45)

https://tech4gamers.com/call-of-duty-warzone-introduces-pay-to-win-dlc/

EU approves Microsoft acquisition of ABK; UK regulators hold firm against it (1:04:15)

https://www.eurogamer.net/eu-approves-microsofts-687bn-activision-blizzard-bid

Years after launch, only sequel-exclusive mode for Overwatch 2 got canned without release (1:08:02)

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-2s-pve-mode-is-being-scrapped-blizzard-explains-what-happened-and-why/1100-6514242/

Xbox’s Phil Spencer expected reviews of Redfall to be significantly better (1:10:50)

https://www.thegamer.com/redfall-mock-reviews-ten-points-higher-says-phil-spencer/

Sony did not appeal Australian court requiring it to reimburse FIFA customers over gambling laws (1:15:50)

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-sony-fails-to-appeal-austrian-loot-box-verdict

Horror film lifts its Inquisition logo from Dragon Age (1:19:35)

https://www.thegamer.com/the-popes-exorcist-dragon-age-inquisition-logo-mistake/

ESRB reveals very erotic pillow talk found in Starfield (1:21:05)

https://www.esrb.org/ratings/39293/starfield/

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Our Gods are many-armed.

Games we played this week include:

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (6:50)

Redfall (32:30)

Breathedge (44:25)

Final Fantasy II (50:15)

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News things talked about in this episode:

Call of Duty Warzone DLC goes hard on pay-to-win feature (56:50)

https://tech4gamers.com/call-of-duty-warzone-introduces-pay-to-win-dlc/

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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Very focused, just not on the right things.

Games we played this week include:

Redfall (13:00)

Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (25:05)

Jedi Survivor (29:10)

Lollipop Chainsaw (38:25)

Final Fantasy (53:25)

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News things talked about in this episode:

Vampire Survivors to be adapted into animated series (56:50)

https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/28/23702522/vampire-survivors-animated-tv-show

Next Forza game will feature accessibility features for visually impaired players (58:55)

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/04/27/forza-motorsport-accessibility-features-blind-driving/

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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Sleep paralysis has a brand new bag.

Games we played this week include:

The Machine (10:45)

Dead Island 2 (15:00)

Shadows of the Damned (24:25)

2021 Moon Escape (46:20)

Dango Dash (49:40)

Final Fantasy IV (53:15)

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News things talked about in this episode:

UK regulators decide not to allow Microsoft to merge with Activision-Blizzard (56:50)

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/britain-blocks-microsoft-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard.html

Horizon Forbidden West patched with features for those with thalassophobia (1:06:55)

https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/18/23688151/horizon-forbidden-west-patch-thalassophobia-mode

Hasbro sent Pinkertons after a YouTuber who received expansion cards before release (1:09:00)

https://www.polygon.com/23695923/mtg-aftermath-pinkerton-raid-leaked-cards

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Your resident Trashgirls get tongue deep in tomatoes while discussing such Grasshopper classics as Killer7, No More Heroes, and Shadows of the Damned. Also, more obligatory Final Fantasy talk!

We disbelieve.

Games we played this week include:

Vampire Survivors (10:00)

Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood (12:30)

Killer7 (20:00)

Gunsuit Guardians (40:20)

Wildfrost (42.00)

VHS Slaughter (46:25)

No More Heroes (51:55)

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News things talked about in this episode:

YouTuber Pointcrow aggressively targeted by Nintendo over Breath of the Wild mod video (1:06:10)

https://www.dexerto.com/legend-of-zelda/pointcrow-pleads-with-nintendo-to-reverse-copyright-strikes-ahead-of-totk-release-2115124/

SEGA to acquire Angry Birds developer Rovio for nefarious purpose (1:10:25)

https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/17/23686155/sega-sammy-acquires-rovio-angry-birds-developer-mobile-games

Latest Peppa Pig game tells kids the Queen is dead (1:12:10)

https://kotaku.com/peppa-pig-game-world-adventures-queen-british-reaction-1850243700

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

And not from an elastic member.

Games we played this week include:

Vampire Survivors (6:15)

Kenshi (13:25)

Road 96: Mile 0 (20:40)

It Comes In Waves (28:00)

Spiritfall (35:35)

Gunsuit Guardians (39:00)

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (50.55)

Dredge (53:25)

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News things talked about in this episode:

Sony tries to use Redfall port cancellation to stop Microsoft merger via the CMA (54:20)

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/642e9aee7de82b0012313735/SIE_response.pdf

Microsoft trots out another mobile streaming agreement (56:10)

https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1645668066578276352

That Mario movie seems to be doing alright for itself (57:15)

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-box-office-records-opening-weekend-1235577764/

Controller patent application from Sony suggests heat-based haptic features (1:14:55)

https://exputer.com/news/industry/sony-elastic-improve-haptic-feedback/

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Shit joke, innit?

Games we played this week include:

Burnout Takedown (13:45)

Dredge (19:25)

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (26:50)

Flame Keeper (32:35)

Tokyo Mob (39:35)

Unnamed Roguelike (41:25)

1-Bit Arena / 1-Bit Jetpack (45:30)

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (46:55)

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News things talked about in this episode:

Saudi Arabia making large investments into domestic games industry (52:50)

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-03/saudi-arabia-is-investing-38-billion-to-become-a-video-game-hub

Monster Energy sues game developer over spurious trademark infringement claim (54:30)

https://www.thegamer.com/monster-energy-goes-after-glowstick-entertainment-for-using-the-word-monster/

E3 is dead (1:04:50)

https://nordic.ign.com/news/65605/e3-has-been-canceled

Sony adding accessibility tag features to PlayStation store (1:14:55)

https://www.polygon.com/23668607/ps5-accessibility-options-settings-store-games-playstation

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Sneaks up on ya.

Games we played this week include:

Tax Heaven 3000 (3:05)

Boneraiser Minions (13:45)

Have a Nice Death (22:50)

Before Your Eyes (32:20)

Core Fault (34:10)

Shining Gadget (35:35)

Factory Farming (36:20)

Resident Evil 4 Remake (40:55)

Pizza Tower (50:45)

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News things talked about in this episode:

Confusion arises over discarded plans for PS5 version of Redfall (55:20)

https://www.destructoid.com/redfall-ps5-microsoft-arkane-purchase-zenimax-xbox-exclusive/

UK’s Competition and Markets Authority expected to allow Microsoft merger (57:25)

https://www.eurogamer.net/microsofts-activision-blizzard-takeover-will-not-result-in-a-substantial-lessening-of-competition-says-cma

US Senator in Microsoft’s home state raises suggestion that Sony has the real monopoly (59:32)

https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/03/cantwell-calls-out-sonys-gaming-monopoly-in-exchange-with-us-trade-rep-tai-00088607

Bobby Kotick promises not to be vindictive toward Sony over merger dispute (1:01:20)

https://activisionblizzard.substack.com/p/microsoft-deal-update-march

Publishers are showing their pullout game when it comes to E3 (1:02:35)

https://www.ign.com/articles/rumors-swirl-around-e3s-future-as-sega-even-more-publishers-back-out

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Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.