In this episode, I have a mix of things mostly from Activision Blizzard. Also talked about Conferences and COVID-19, Microsoft exclusivity rumors, good news from CODE-CWA, Activision Blizzard union busting (again), Call of Duty plagiarism accusation, Overwatch loot boxes, the WoW Auction House App, The Diablo Podcast, and more!

Things mentioned in this episode:

• Merriam-Webster definition of potpourri
• Jess tweeted about GenCon Indy and COVID-19
• Dr. Neuro (@Neurofourier) – an infectious disease guy – posted a thread about what to do if you tested positive for COVID-19 after GenCon.
• @Twitch tweeted an update to its TwitchCon COVID-19 policy
• Twitch updated their original post about TwitchCon and added in some COVID-19 protections
• Xbox posted that it will be at GamesCom 2022 (in Germany)
• Charlie INTEL posted an article titled: “Microsoft explain why Call of Duty will stay on PlayStation after Xbox exclusivity rumors”
• The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft claims Sony pays for ‘blocking rights’ to keep games off Xbox Game Pass”
• @CODE-CWA tweeted that they have cross over 3000 tech, game and digital works in @CWAUnion.
• The Washington Post posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard is using ‘Diablo IV’ to argue against unions”
• Polygon posted an article: “Call of Duty: Warzone’s fluffy dog skin removed after plagiarism accusation”
• Polygon posted an article titled: “Blizzard will stop selling Overwatch loot boxes in August”
• IGN posted an article titled: “Blizzard Reveals When Overwatch 2 Loot Boxes Will End”
• Burning Crusade Classic is consolidating realms
• The Auction House joins the WoW Companion App
• Wowhead posted an article titled: “Scourge Invasion Event Wrath Classic Pre-Patch – Guide Highlight”
• Bloomberg posted an article titled: “Blizzard, NetEase Scrap Warcraft Mobile Game After Financing Dispute”
• The Record posted an article titled: “Judge orders Waterloo business to name customers who doxxed, threatened Bungie employees”
• The Washington Post posted an article titled: “Since lawsuit, Riot Games’ once all-male leadership now over 20 percent women”
• The Diablo Podcast released Episode 1 – Welcome Back
• Diablo Immortal posted “Diablo Immortal Mini Update: Season Three Battle Pass Begins Soon”
• @DiabloImmortal tweeted about features dungeons and bonus items
• Eurogamer posted an article titled: “Blizzard battling Diablo 4 leaks”
• @jasonschreier (reported for Bloomberg) tweeted about the “positive buzz” around Diablo IV alpha test.
• Rhykker posted a YouTube video titled: “Two New Diablo Books Bring Clues – Diablo 4 Release Date Analysis”
• Wowhead posted an article titled: “Class Overviews for Diablo IV – Barbarian, Druid, Sorceress, Rogue, Necromancer”

Where to find Jen’s Diablo Content Creation:

• Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
• Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
• Book of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo III Season 26 playlist (work in progress)
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
• Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
• Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)

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