LBR Podcast Network

This week on Low Team Damage, Robbie and Norris talk about the teams rising from underneath the top Korean manned teams and how this could upset the top three standings. Also, the Lunar New Year event is just around the corner and how have Mercy Mains fared with the Nerf?.

With the release of Patch 4.2 Rise of a New Sun, Square Enix added a bevy of new content including; two dungeons, more MSQ, Omega Sigmascape and Beastman Tribe Quests...along with some other stuff no one cares about. Tune in now to find out what the hosts thought of the additions, with special guest; Prince Klari!

Special guest Norris from Checkpoint Radio joins the crew to discuss co-creator of Counter-Strike, Jess Cliffe has been allegedly arrested on suspicions of child exploitation. The FEC crew talk about the ramifications and the state of our industry. Other headlines include; Facebook introduces the Gaming Creator Pilot Program, EA confirming the delay of Anthem til 2019 and Washington Senators ask Gambling Authority to determine of Lootboxes are gambling.

ESL One Genting was the first DOTA2 tournament to premiere exclusively on Facebook Live. Viewers numbers were low and those watching complained of quality issues. Some went so far as to rebroadcast DOTA TV on Twitch. Facebook did not take kindly to that...download for the full story!

This week in Video Games a 35 year standing record in the Atari game Dragster was expunged. The Loot Box talk continues as Washington Senators push for a quick decision by the Gambling Commission on if they constitute as gambling or not. Star Wars Battlefront 2 also resumed sales of their loot boxes. Within it's first week of release Monster Hunter World sells over 5 Million copies.

This week in Esports News the Hearthstone Champion was crowned in Tom60229. A major acquisition was made by a Russian company as they purchased ESForce for 100 Million Dollars. NHL Commissioner stated an intent to start an NHL Esports League. Lastly, Cloud9 sets a new esports record as they take the win at the ELeague Boston Major.

Preliminary patch notes set some of the hosts on edge. Yoshi P interviews about surprising plot details in the Main Story Quest, including Final Fantasy XI-inspired hints. Plus, Aniero absolutely loses it over the potential of Final Fantasy XIV to be esports ready…what are you most hyped about on this Phantom Train?

Following the headlines of xQc’s tasteless trash talking, the crew of FEC examine the relationship between online competitive games, esports and trash talking. Does it have a place and where is the line drawn? Other headlines include; Microsoft doubling down on GamePass and including games on the day they release, The rumor of a Duke Nukem Movie with the titular star being none other than JOHN CENA himself as well as two instances of the extraordinary good that sometimes comes from gaming developers.

Much to Nate's dismay, the Checkpoint guys have started a Fantasy League about Overwatch. Join them as they express their woes, complain about each other and generally arguing over whose the best.

This week in gaming Minecraft sets a new record for concurrent monthly users. Youtube sets stricter restrictions for partners, lighting another fire in the community. PUBG Corps donates 2 Million Dollars to several gaming charities. Also, Microsoft doubles down on Game Pass, offering Microsoft developed games on release day.