What a terrible strain.

Games we played this week include:

Piñata Smashlings (5:35)

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank (16:15)

Last of Us Part II Remastered (28:15)

Palworld (33:35)

Home Safety Hotline (48:05)

Luck Be a Landlord (53:30)

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News things talked about in this episode:

MiG Switch flash cart could lead to bans for second-hand game buyers (59:05)

Rockstar and Remedy logo thing got settled late last year (1:05:05)

https://www.eurogamer.net/take-two-and-remedy-in-trademark-dispute-over-r-logo

Developer Piranha Bytes seemingly dropped by Embracer Group (52:15)

https://www.pcgamer.com/embracer-owned-elex-studio-piranha-bytes-is-trying-to-save-itself-from-closure-dont-write-us-off-yet/

Riot lays off more than a tenth of its staff (59:40)

https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/2024-rioter-update

After selling off all their previously acquired IP, Square Enix things it needs more diverse offerings (1:10:00)

https://www.ign.com/articles/square-enix-president-says-the-company-wants-to-release-fewer-more-diverse-games

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