Welcome to the UDP Broadcast - Where we discuss gaming related stuff and offer somewhat uninformed opinions.

This week we talk about NetEase Blizzard conflicts, probably one of the most lucrative deal in gaming history to bring games to China, breaking down into destruction of property. 

The EU passing regulation on the gaming industry and a call for better and informative upfront documentation by improving PEGI, calling for more consideration for mental health due to Video Game Addiction, and more investigation into gold farmers involvment in human rights abuse and financial crimes.

We also talk about the class action lawsuit against Blizzard for some bait and switch shenanigans with the Blessing of the Worthy gem - packed into bundles worth up to $10 USD.  

 @WarbringerJalen  Joins us halfway through the stream! 

https://twitch.tv/warbringerjalen

Sources

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/european-parliament-votes-to-take-action-against-loot-boxes-gaming-addiction-gold-farming-and-more

https://gamerant.com/netease-livestreams-destruction-chinese-blizzard-offices/

https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-is-blaming-netease-for-its-games-going-offline-in-china-next-week/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/blizzard-says-chinas-netease-rejects-proposal-extend-partnership-six-months-2023-01-17/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/lawfirm-considers-false-advertising-suit-over-diablo-immortal

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/law-firm-investigating-diablo-immortal-for-false-advertising/1100-6510668/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f

https://www.polygon.com/23560629/diablo-immortal-lawsuit-class-action-blessing-of-the-worthy-gem

Chapters

0:00 Intro and Topics

2:04 EU Gaming Regulation - Loot Boxes

13:55 CritChicken Tencent Layoffs and WoW Clone

25:32 Blizzard NetEase Breakdown - Orc

26:50 Enter Warbringer Jalen - Poptart Lion

33:50 Diablo Immortal Class Action Lawsuit

46:27 Round Table and Wrap up