Tim and Joel discuss world  and gaming news, including the Covid response in the US and UK, the Oglala Sioux protests in the Black Hills at Mount Rushmore following the Trump rally there, reports of toxic culture  at Ubisoft, and some of the issues surrounding streaming and games culture.

Tim and Joel discuss the future of the Battle Royale format and other game modes that might be possible with the technology behind BR. We deep dive into Hunt: Showdown and talk about what makes it so interesting. We also talk about the future of the genre, and a bit about the state of the world outside gaming.

Games discussed:

- Hunt: Showdown

Joel and Tim dive in with a discussion of Battle Royales -- some of the specifics of the genre, which games do it best, and some of the things we'd like to see done better. Games discussed:

- Call of Duty: Warzone - Apex Legends - Fortnite - PUBG - Hunt: Showdown (more on this one in Episode 2)

Hello, internet! Seria Ludo is a new podcast focused on deep dives into specific topics of games, game design, and the politics surrounding the medium. We'll be posting new episodes every Thursday. Give this one a listen to hear a little bit about what  the name means, our plans for the future, and to learn about Joel and Tim's history with gaming. Welcome, and thanks  for tuning in!