Today on the 5: Underneath the big headlines about data privacy and social engineering, I'm seeing a lot of people who are in positions of trust changing how they deliver content based on algorithms and monetization schemes.

Today on the 5: I've started playing the newest game from the studio that creates the magnificent Yakuza games. The new title is called Judgment, and it's a stellar example of how sticking to a formula can work.

Today on the 5: I've read through the first 4 issues in the House Of X series from Marvel. The X-Men have had a long stretch of being boring, but so far I'm hooked by what's going on here.

Today on the 5: Recode reported that amazon is paying employees to tell the world how great it us to work in fulfillment centers. It's disgusting, but it's also to be expected at this point isn't it?

This week we're talking about House Of X, The Boys, Babylon 5, Do Or Die, and Hard Hunted. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show!

Today on the 5: The Verge posted an interesting article about why Netflix cancels shows at a bizarre rate. The thinking revealed is...baffling.

Today on the 5: I finished my first complete play through of the new Resident Evil 2 remake. Here's my review of the remake now that I've completed the campaign.

Today on the 5: Word is going around that Amazon is developing a series based on the movie Event Horizon. I've always held that movie in high regard, which makes the idea of a series both interesting and concerning.

Today on the 5: People have been getting concerned (again) about the fact that portions of audio that voice assistants are heard by human beings. I think awareness of this is good, but some of the panic over it is a bit overblown and companies are beginning to address some of it.

This week we're talking about Overwatch, Destination Wedding, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Savage Beach, and Guns. Show music by Reed Love and OGRE. Support the show!