Ludicrous Leadoff:

* New Version Of AlphaGo Obliterates Old Version Of AlphaGo

(read the research paper here)

News of the Week:

* Blizzard Announces World of Warcraft Classic

(see the announcement trailer here)

* New World of Warcraft Expansion Revealed During BlizzCon

(watch the features trailer here)

* StarCraft Soon Receiving A Free-To-Play Campaign

* Sony Launches Program To Turn PlayStation Trophies Into Real Cash Money

* GameStop To Start Offering Game Rental Service In US

* Surgeon Simulator Studio Announces Ultimatum For Next Game

(watch the announcement video here and visit the Steam page here)

* ToeJam & Earl Kickstarter Game Delayed Until 2018

(watch the “overly cinematic” trailer here)

* Indiegogo Campaign For Nintendo Switch Video Projector Surpasses Goal In 24 Hours

(see a demo video here)

Dennis’ Nickname:

The man who is shamelessly promoting the first Dissolution show in a while

Blast From The Past:

* Super Mario Galaxy (Wii / Nov. 12, 2007)

* Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii / Nov. 6, 2007)