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April 02, 2023Missing Beta – Episode 404
In this episode, I read to you a thread by ABK Workers Alliance, and another thread from CODE-CWA. Also read some of the Federal Trade Commission’s questions regarding document requests. Some members of Congress think Sony is hurting Xbox in Japan. The JFTC reviewed the Activision – Microsoft merger. Bobby Kotick had things to say. Microsoft now appears to be likely to complete Activision Blizzard acquisition. Also talked a little bit about the Diablo IV betas.
Things mentioned in this episode:
ABetterABK posted a thread regarding return to office
CODE-CWA posted a thread regarding union busting
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked Microsoft to produce documents
TweakTown posted an article titled: “Judge Orders Microsoft, Activision to comply with FTCd document requests”
Axios posted an article titled: “11 members of Congress argue Sony is unfairly hurting Xbox in Japan”
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) reviewed the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft Corporation
Windows Central posted an article titled: “Yet another major regulator has ruled in favor of the Xbox, Activision-Blizzard merger”
Kotaku posted an article titled: “Bobby Kotick Calls Out PlayStation In Email To Whole World”
VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “Blizzard’s games were reportedly pulled from China after Activision felt NetEase ‘threatened’ Bobby Kotick”
GameRant posted an article titled: “Microsoft Now Considered More Likely To Successfully Complete Activision Blizzard Acquisition”
SeekingAlpha posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s chances of closing Activision deal raised to 70% from 50% at Citi”
IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Review in Progress – Update Beta Impressions”
Forbes posted an article titled: “I’ve Seen Enough, The ‘Diablo 4’ Beta Indicates It’ll Be A Massive Hit”
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
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40min
March 25, 2023Lilith Is Here – Episode 403
In this episode, I read to you part of an article about accessibility. I also caught you up on Microsoft who appears to have big plans (if the Activision Blizzard acquirement goes through). Eurogamer had an interview with Rod Fergusson and Joe Shely.
Blizzard has specs for the Open Beta for PC, Xbox, and Playstation. Adam Fletcher wrote a lot about queues and server disconnects (in the first beta). I also read you articles from Seasoned Gaming, IGN, and Wowhead. Adam Fletcher also wrote about what to expect in the Open Beta.
Things mentioned in this episode:
IGN posted an article titled: “Growing Up and Gaming with a Disability”
GameSpot posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Mobile Store Planned for 2024”
VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “Microsoft says 10 years is ‘sufficient for Sony to develop Call of Duty alternatives’
Competition and Markets Authority posted a press release titled: “CMA narrows scope of concerns in Microsoft – Activision review”
Eurogamer posted an article titled: “‘Beta has become a twisted word”: Blizzard responds to Diablo IV early access feedback”
Blizzard’s “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” includes information on specs to play the Open Beta on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation
PezRadar (Adam Fletcher) posted: “[Updated March 18 – 6:45 PDT] – An update regarding queues and server disconnects”
Seasoned Gaming posted “Diablo 4 is Everything I Hoped It Would Be (So Far)”
IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Review in Progress – Beta Impressions”
PezRadar (Adam Fletcher) posted: “Expectations for the Diablo IV Open Beta (March 24-26)”
Wowhead posted an article titled: “Increased Legendary Drop Rate During Diablo IV Beta Confirmed”
GameSpot posted an article titled: “Blizzard Warns Of “Lengthy Queue Times” For Diablo 4 Open Beta”
GameSpot posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 – When Can You Play As The Necromancer And Druid”
WolfCryer posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo 4 – My BIGGEST Concern”
Echohack posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV Beta – Beta Feedback”
Annacake posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo 4 – Exclusive Developer Interview”
Echohack posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV Beta – Meeting the Butcher”
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
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40min
March 18, 2023D IV Early Access Beta – Episode 402
In this one, I bring you up to date on the Microsoft – Sony battle for favor from various regulators. Microsoft signed more Call of Duty deals with more companies. A bunch of gaming companies argued Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard should go ahead.
Toward the end of this episode, I started talking about my experience in the Diablo IV Early Access Beta.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Phil Spencer (Head of Xbox) tweeted: about Microsoft and Ubitus (@ubituskk)
Ubitus K.K. tweeted: “We’re honored to establish a 10 year partnership with Microsoft for players to stream Xbox PC Games and Activision Blizzard titles pending the acquisition…”
Brad Smith (Vice Chair and President of Microsoft) tweeted: “Just another day of ensuring access to more games for more people everywhere, including Call of Duty once the Activision acquisition is complete.”
Polygon posted an article titled: “The Microsoft Activision circus needs to be over and done with”
The Verge posted a short article about Microsoft signing a 10-year deal with Boosteroid
IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft is Signing Deals to Bring Activision Games To Even More Services”
The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft isn’t happy with a UK regulator’s math on its Activision Blizzard deal”
Windows Central posted an article titled: “The UK published 7 responses to the Microsoft-Activision Xbox deal – only one company opposes”
GamesIndustry.biz posted an article titled: “4J Studios and five others argue Microsoft’s bid to buy Activision Blizzard should to ahead in the UK”
VideoGamesChronicle posted an article titled: “FTC lawyers want more info on Microsoft’s 10 year deals with Nintendo and Nividia”
Gas Giant Games was founded by Jay Wilson (Game Director of Diablo III) and Julian Love (Senior Combat Designer on Diablo Immortal and Diablo 4)
Blizzard had a giveaway where people could win a Diablo IV Collectors Box
IGN posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 Director Says “No Plans’ for Xbox Game Pass as Beta Approaches”
Blizzard had a contest titled “Diablo IV Beta Contest – Pray to Lilith”
Blizzard “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” is still live.
Towards the end of the show, I talked about my experience in the Diablo IV Early Access Beta.
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
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42min
March 11, 2023Sony So Silly – Episode 401
In this episode, I talked about CODE_CWA upset about Activision firing workers who did not want to return to office. Xbox Boss was downplaying importance of Activision merger. The FTC allowed Microsoft to access Sony documents. Sony might have to reveal what it pays for exclusives. Activision had a data breach. Microsoft took out full page ads about Call of Duty – and so much more!
In Diablo news, Diablo Immortal has Sea Reavers for Season 11. Diablo III Season 28 is still live. You can opt-in to having your face painted in a physical cathedral. Blizzard posted a guide to the Diablo IV open beta.
Things mentioned in this episode:
@CODE_CWA tweeted about Activision terminating two workers for engaging in protected activity
Kotaku posted an article titled: “Activision Accused Of Illegally Firing QA Testers Over Remote Work Protest”
IGN posted an article titled: “CWA Files Charges Against Activision for Firing of 2 QA Workers”
Kotaku posted an article titled: “Xbox Boss Now Downplaying Importance Of Controversial Activision Merger”
Games Industry biz posted an article titled: “Microsoft granted access to Sony documents: The FTC’s response in detail”
GameDeveloper posted an article titled: “Microsoft granted access to internal Sony documents as part of FTC lawsuit”
Kotaku posted an article titled: “Sony Might Have To Reveal What It Pays For Exclusives, Court Says”
Insider Gaming posted an article titled: “Activision Data Breach Contains Employee Details, Call of Duty’s Future, And More”
TechCrunch posted an article titled: “Hackers steal Activision games and employee data”
The Verge posted a short article about Microsoft running full-page ads about Call of Duty
Video Games Chronicle posted an article titled “Microsoft insists Game Pass prices ‘will not increase as result of Activision merger'”
IGN posted an article titled: “Sony Is Worried Xbox Will Find Ways to Sabotage Call of Duty on Playstation
Video Games Chronicle posted an article titled: “Sony claims Microsoft could release buggy Call of Duty games for PlayStation consoles”
Games Industry biz posted an article titled: “Microsoft proposes remedies to appease UK regulator’s concerns over Activision acquisition”
My Nintendo News posted an article titled: “Microsoft & Activision “confident” that Call of Duty games can be optimized on Switch”
Variety posted an article titled: “Sony PlayStation Soaring Amid Industry Decline in Consumer Spend”
GamesRadar+ posted an article titled: “PlayStation boss reportedly told Activision execs ‘I don’t want a new Call of Duty deal. I just want to block your merger'”
The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft Activision deal likely to be approved by EU regulators, says Reuters”
Engadget posted an article titled: “Diablo co-creator Erich Schaefer is making an action RPG with a studio of Blizzard North veterans”
Diablo Immortal posted “Join the Sea Reavers Through Season 11 Battle Pass”
Diablo III Season 28 Rites of Sanctuary – still live!
Blizzard posted: “Diablo IV – Be Immortalized In The Cathedral Of Diablo”
FilthieRich (Community Manager) posted “Diablo 4 Cathedral of Diablo Beta Sweepstakes Rules”
Blizzard posted: “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta”
Game Informer posted an article titled: “A Guided Tour Through The Five Regions of Diablo IV’s Sanctuary”
PCGames posted an article titled: “Diablo 4 fits glimmers of hope among poison swamps and ritual burnings”
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
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56min
March 04, 2023Neinball – Episode 400
In this episode, I brought in a special guest who many of you will recognize: Neinball. We talked about a variety of things including Diablo IV, Diablo I, Starcraft, and Warhammer. We also talked about arcades and video games from back in the day, and more!
Things mentioned in this episode:
Westmarch Workshop
The Diablo Podcast
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
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58min
February 25, 2023Deals – Episode 399
In this episode, I read to you several news articles regarding Microsoft, the Activision-Blizzard acquisition, and Microsoft’s deals with gaming companies (if the acquisition goes through). Diablo III: Season 28 is live – and that means Level With A Cause is happening! I also pointed you towards videos from Blizzard developers about Diablo IV, and how to get into the beta/redeem a beta code for Diablo IV. Diablo Immortal added fishing. Amazon has revealed that the Legends of the Barbarians: Bul-Kathos graphic novel is on pre-order.
Things mentioned in this episode:
The Verge posted an article titled: “Microsoft and Sony square off in EU showdown over Activision and Call of Duty”
Kotaku posted an article titled: “Microsoft President Is Carrying That Giant Sony Call of Duty Deal in Pocket, Weirdly”
Microsoft posted a press release titled: “Microsoft and NVIDIA announce expansive new gaming deal”
CNBC posted an article titled: “Nvidia support Microsoft, Activision merger after Xbox deal to add games to cloud service”
Polygon posted an article titled: “Microsoft signs deal with Nvidia to bring Xbox’s PC games to GeForce Now”
IGN posted an article titled: “Microsoft Strikes Deal to Bring All Xbox Games to GeForce Now”
GeekWire posted an article titled: “Microsoft inks binding contract with Nintendo for ‘Call of Duty’ as it defends Activision deal”
ArsTechnica posted an article titled: “Microsoft and Nintendo sign 10-year dealer “full” Call of Duty [Updated]
IGN posted an article titled: “CWA Urges European Commission to Approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal”
PC Gamer posted an article titled: “The union organizing Activision told the EU that life would be much better under Microsoft”
Game World Observer posted an article titled: “Tencent supports Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, at least one Chinese company expresses concern”
@WolfcryerYT tweeted a graphic calling for people to join Level With A Cause in Diablo III Season 28
@Diablo tweeted a short Diablo IV video about the in-game cinematic
Blizzard posted “Season 28 Rites Of Sanctuary Now Live”
Blizzard posted “Your Guide To The Diablo IV Open Beta” (includes info about beta code redemption)
Maxroll posted “Season 28 begins on February 24th” guide
PC Gamer posted an article titled: “Diablo 4’s first playlists are coming in just a few weeks”
@DavidARodriquez (Associate Creative Director on Diablo IV) tweeted a Diablo IV video
Amazon has “Diablo -Legends of the Barbarian: Bul-Kathos” hardcover on pre-order
Blizzard posted “Grab A Rod – Fishing Debuts In Diablo Immortal”
BattleNet Valentine’s Day Sale is available through February 27
Blizzard Gear posted a page full of Diablo Merchandise – include the Inarius Statue
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
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39min
February 18, 2023Return To Office – Episode 398
In this episode, I read you articles about Activision Blizzard forcing workers back to the office. I also pointed out what some governmental agencies had to say regarding disabilities and working from home as an accommodation. Mike Ybarra apparently flubbed a Q&A meeting. TwitchCon will happen this year, and IGN Fan Fest starts on February 18.
I also went into detail about Diablo III’s Season 28 (and Level with a Cause). Diablo II: Resurrected’s ladder season 3 is live. Diablo Immortal had some bug patches and Season 10 is live. Wowhead reported about Diablo IV Renown Overview.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Kotaku posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard Is Forcing Workers Back To The Office”
Game Developer posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard planning to end full remote work”
@LeastMyHairIsOk posted an insightful thread regarding Activision Blizzard’s insistence on returning to office and all the reasons why this is a terrible idea.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has a “Work at Home/Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation” post.
California Department of Public Health has information titled: “Employer Questions about AB 685, California’s New COVID-19 Law”
Equip for Equality (Illinois) has information titled: “Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation”
Polygon posted an article titled: “Blizzard workers furious after ‘demoralizing’ Q&A meeting”
Game Developer posted an article titled: “Q&A with Blizzard leadership on return-to-office, bonuses leaves devs fuming”
@CODE-CWA tweeted “pretends to be shocked” in regards to the Q&A
TwitchCon 2023 will take place in France on 8-9 July, and in Las Vegas, Nevada on 20-22 October.
TwitchCom 2023 FAQ does not include any information about COVID safety.
Diablo II: Resurrected Patch 2.6 is now live!
Maxroll posted: “Ladder Season 3 Patch 2.6 Maxroll Update” for Diablo II: Resurrected
@WolfcryerYT tweeted a thread on Twitter that started with: “Level With A Cause: The past, present, and future. A thread (1/11)”
@WolfcryerYT also tweeted information on how to participate in Level With a Cause at the start of Diablo III Season 28
Blizzard posted: Diablo III Season 28 Rites Of Sanctuary Preview
Maxroll posted: “Season 28 begins on February 24” which has plenty of useful information.
Blizzard posted: Diablo Immortal Bug Fixes And Patch Notes For All Platforms
@DiabloImmortal tweeted that the Alchemist’s Admixture Season 10 Battle Pass is now live
@LifeatBlizzard tweeted a list of job opportunities in Diablo Immortal
@RodFergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo)tweeted: “I wonder if we’ll hear about the next Beta? He quote-tweeted the Diablo account, highlighting Diablo IV at IGN Fan Fest
Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Showcase at IGN Fan Fest on February 18, 10 AM PST”
Wowhead posted an article titled: “Diablo IV Renown Overview Now Live”
Pure Diablo posted Vidcast/Podcast Episode 19 featuring Leviathan
BattleNet Valentine’s Day Sale lasts up through February 27
@Blizzard_Ent tweeted a wonderful drawing of The Butcher – but didn’t name who the artist was
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
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53min
February 11, 202332 Years And Still Grinding -Episode 397
In this episode, I talked about the UK’s CMA regarding the Microsoft-Activision acquisition. Bobby Kotick and Lulu Cheng Meservey had… things to say. Twitter is limiting Tweet frequency. Blizzard Entertainment has been in the industry for 32 years. Other topics include: D.I.C.E., Diablo Hell’s Ink tour, Interview with Chris Metzen, and things connected to Diablo II: Resurrected, Diablo III and Diablo Immortal.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Gov.UK posted a press release titled: “Microsoft – Activision deal could harm UK gamers”
BBC.com posted an article titled: “Microsoft deal to buy Activision opposed by UK regulator”
Kotaku posted an article titled: “Bobby Kotick Says UK Will Become ‘Death Valley’ If Microsoft Purchase Isn’t Approved”
Axios posted an article that started with “1 big thing: Activision wants to talk”
The Hollywood Reporter posted an article titled: “Twitter Places Limits on Tweet Frequency, Impacting Business and Individual Accounts”
Community Manager Kaivax (World of Warcraft) posted: “Twitter Integration Removed from World of Warcraft”
Mike Ybarra (President of Blizzard) posted at tweet that started with: “Few game companies make it 32 years in this industry…”
Rod Fergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo) tweeted about D.I.C.E 2023
D.I.C.E Summit 2023 includes several speakers from Blizzard Entertainment
@Diablo tweeted a map that shows where the last Diablo Hell’s Ink location will be
Wowhead had an exclusive interview with Chris Metzen
PCZeitgeist posted an article titled: “Every Game Canceled By Blizzard From 1995 to 2022, Including Diablo GameBoy”
Diablo II: Resurrected Ladder Season Three Coming Soon
FilthieRich (Community Manager) wrote that Diablo III Season 27 is coming to a close on February 19
@Diablo tweeted “D3 PTR 2.7.5 has ended, but the Eternal Conflict rages on”
Diablo Immortal posted “Brave The Perils Of The Fen In Diablo Immortal”
Echo Gaming posted a YouTube video titled: “The Diablo Immortal Problem”
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to [email protected].
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
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47min
February 04, 2023Settlement – Episode 396
In this episode, I started off with Activision Blizzard paying a fine to the SEC. I read you part of a lengthy thread regarding PIPs and stack ranking. An Overwatch 2 artist has advice for those who want to become a video game artist. Overwatch 2 strongly emphasizes that you should report people ASAP. Hell’s Ink Tattoo Shop Takeover is coming back! Diablo II: Resurrected PTR is over. Diablo III PTR is live. Diablo Podcast posted Episode 17.
Things mentioned in this episode:
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted a press release titled: “Activision Blizzard to Pay $35 Million for Failing to Maintain Disclosure Controls Related to Complaints of Workplace Misconduct and Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule”
CNBC posted an article titled: “Activision Blizzard pays SEC $35 million to settle probe”
@ABetterABK posted a lengthy thread regarding PIP and stack ranking.
Activision Blizzard posted an article titled: “Overwatch 2’s Art Director Shares 4 Key Tips to Becoming a Video Game Artist” (featuring Dion Rogers)
Blizzard posted news titled: “Defense Matrix Update: Streaming Protection Feature And New Actions For Cheating”
343 Industries is home to the Halo Universe
Gamespot posted an article titled: “Phil Spencer Says 343 Industries Is “Critically Important” To Halo”
Bloomberg (via MSN) posted an article titled: “Microsoft Studio Behind Halo Faces a Reboot on Years of Turmoil”
GeekWire posted an article titled: “Microsoft’s 343 Industries reportedly reorganizes after layoffs to chart future for ‘Halo'”
Blizzard posted news titled: “Hell’s Ink Tattoo Shop Takeover Tour Has Reignited”
CarbotAnimations posted “Act 3 Nightmare (DiabLoL 2 Compilation #3)
Blizzard Entertainment posted news titled: “Diablo II: Resurrected PTR 2.6 – New Rune Words – Has Ended”
Maxroll posted an update to its “PTR 2.7.5 & Season 28 Overview”
Pure Diablo posted “The Future of Diablo 4″ – Diablo Podcast/Vidcast Ep 17”
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to [email protected].
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
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44min
January 28, 2023Ups and Downs – Episode 395
In this episode, I talked about Proletariat withdrawing their union petition, and a New York Times article about unions and video games. I read to you a thread regarding GDC and COVID safety. I also talked about a Bloomberg article that feels sketchy to me. The person mentioned in the Bloomberg article tweeted what really happened.
Blizzard released patch notes and/or PTRs for Starcraft II, Diablo II: Resurrected, and Diablo III.
Things mentioned in this episode:
Polygon posted an article titled: “Workers at World of Warcraft studio Proletariat withdraw union petition”
The New York Times posted an article titled: “Unions and Video Games”
@drjclau tweeted a thread criticizing the COVID Requirements at GDC (Game Developers Conference)
GDC posted its Health & Safety rules
Bloomberg posted an article titled: “Blizzard Manager Departs In Protest of Employee Ranking System
@BrianBirming posted a thread explaining what happened – and noting that Bloomberg never reached out to him or spoke to him
@valentine_irl posted a short thread regarding Blizzard’s culture
@AggrendWoW posted a short thread in which he critiques the “journalist” from Bloomberg
Wowhead posted an article titled “Classic WoW Tech Lead Brian Birmingham Departs Blizzard Under Protest”
Starcraft II got 5.0.11 Patch Notes
Diablo II: Resurrected PTR 2.6 is live!
Maxroll posted an update to their Amazon Leveling Guide
Diablo III PTR 2.7.5 will go live on January 31st!
PezRadar (Blizzard Community Lead) posted “Looking at 2023: Diablo Immortal”
Polygon posted an article titled: “Diablo Immortal’s ‘misleading’ Blessing of the Worthy gem under legal scrutiny”
@RodFergusson (SVP, GM of all things Diablo) tweeted that Diablo IV won an Inven Award
The Diablo development team posted a YouTube video titled: “Diablo IV | Official Release Date Trailer Breakdown”
Where to find Jen’s 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
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo III Season 27 (work in progress)
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
BookOfJenOriginal YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)
Restless Barbarian Gaming on Twitch
Restless Barbarian Gaming on YouTube
You can listen to Shattered Soulstone on Bonus Roll Productions – and submit a review there.
Got something to say? Send a tweet to @ShatteredStone or message us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shatteredsoulstone and we will read it off in the next episode.
You can now, once again, send email to the Shattered Soulstone podcast! Send your comment, question, or game-play story to [email protected].
The Shattered Soulstone is on Discord! Come join us and talk to everyone in game and out, in voice and text channels! To join the server just go to https://discord.gg/kc77JXz.
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