Logan and Trevor are joined by Ben Smith from Handsome Phantom this week to discuss Representative Alexandria's Ocasio-Cortez's efforts to stop military spending on Twitch, as well as the news that the DualShock 4 won't be compatible with new PlayStation 5 games.

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https://twitter.com/BenSmith2588

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https://www.youtube.com/handsomephantom

https://www.patreon.com/handsomephantom

This week's stories and time stamps:

00:00 - Introductions

02:13 - "After impassioned speech, AOC's ban on US military recruiting via Twitch fails House vote" by Kim Lyons, The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/30/21348451/military-recruiting-twitch-ban-block-amendment-ocasio-cortez

25:28 - "PlayStation 5 will support PS4 controllers, but only for playing PS4 games" by Tom Warren, The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/3/21352382/sony-ps5-playstation-4-controllers-new-ps4-support-games

38:55 - Outro

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Inspired by an op-ed from Christopher Dring of GamesIndustry.biz, Logan and Frank sit down to discuss the state of the |console wars." Also, Logan has the hiccups for the entire episode. We're sorry.

This week's main story:

"The Console War is Over" by Christopher Dring: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-23-the-console-war-is-over-opinion

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Logan, Trevor, and Frank run through their favorite games featured in this week's Xbox Games Showcase.

This week's time stamps:

0:00 - Introductions

0:47 - Xbox Games Showcase

1:38 - Trevor's Honorable Mentions

4:19 - Halo: Infinite

15:53 - Tell Me Why

23:28 - Psychonauts 2

29:10 - The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon

34:00 - As Dusk Falls

37:42 - The Medium

43:37 - Grounded

45:39 - Final Thoughts

58:41 - Outro

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Logan and Trevor are joined this week by Kevin White of the 2 Player Co-Op Podcast to present what we want out of next-gen consoles.

Follow out guest: @KevinWhite24 and youtube.com/2playercoop

This week's main stories and time stamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:09 - What do we want from next-gen consoles?

47:02 - Shoutouts:

Hamilton is Fast: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/hamilton-is-the-very-model-of-a-modern-fast-paced-musical/

Hamilton Motifs: https://youtu.be/yWK1B1EiQ7U

The Last of Us 2 Ending Explained: https://youtu.be/04xZOG2cnTQ 

49:22 - Outro

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Logan and Trevor discuss 2K's decision to push for $70 next-gen games and Trevor and Cameron sit down to discuss the array of assault allegations that led to the cancellation of EVO 2020.

This week's main stories and time stamps:

0:00 - Intro

2:04 - NBA 2K21 Price is $10 More on Next Gen by Christopher Dring: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-07-02-nba-2k21-price-is-usd10-more-expensive-on-xbox-series-x-and-ps5

28:48 - EVO Online Canceled by Charlie Hall: https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/3/21312536/evo-online-canceled-joey-cuellar-mr-wizard-sexual-abuse

Super Smash Bros. Sexual Harassment Allegations by Cameron Hawkins: https://www.dualshockers.com/super-smash-bros-esport-community-shakes-under-sexual-harassment-allegations/

1:08:21 - Outro

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Logan and Trevor discuss Microsoft's decision to shut down Mixer and the report that developers of the unannounced Harry Potter game are concerned about the backlash of J.K. Rowling's comments.

This week's main stories:

Microsoft Shuts Down Mixer: https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/22/21299032/microsoft-mixer-closing-facebook-gaming-partnership-xcloud-features

https://www.geekwire.com/2020/mixer-co-founder-microsoft-pulling-plug-twitchs-market-power-startup-journey/

Harry Potter Developers Rattled by J.K. Rowling Backlash: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-29/harry-potter-game-developers-rattled-by-j-k-rowling-backlash

Shoutouts:

Kinda Funny We Have Cool Friends with Laura Bailey: https://youtu.be/x2kosboYHeQ

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Over the past few days, there have been widespread reports of abuse and predators throughout the industry as survivors come forward to let their voices be heard. One of these reports included accounts of abuse that Logan caused during his time with Irrational Passions. In lieu of this week's normal episode, Logan and Trevor recorded a brief discussion about this issue so Logan could own up to his past mistakes and apologize as we continue to listen, evaluate, monitor, and grow.

Logan, Trevor, and Cameron discuss the brief confusion surrounding Spider-Man Miles Morales and speculate where the PlayStation 5 price will wind up.

Time Stamps and Links:

0:00 - Introduction

2:38 - What's Up With Spider-Man? https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/12/21289299/insomniac-spider-man-miles-morales-standalone-ps5-game

17:53 - How much will the PS5 cost?

46:30 - Shout-outs

PlayStation 5's Reveal Was All About Continuity https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-06-12-playstation-5s-reveal-was-all-about-continuity-opinion

Steve Saylor's Reaction to TLOU2 Accessibility https://twitter.com/stevesaylor/status/1271404306697158659

Can I Play That Conversation on TLOU2 Accessibility https://caniplaythat.com/2020/06/12/our-the-last-of-us-2-discussion-on-accessibility-and-blind-impressions/

50:50 - Plugs and Outro

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Logan, Trevor, Cameron, and Frank sit down for an extra-long bonus episode this week to discuss everything shown in the PlayStation 5 event and crown the predictions winner.

0:00 - Introduction

1:39 - General Presentation Impressions

9:34 - Grand Theft Auto V

23:44 - Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

32:46 - Gran Turismo 7

38:02 - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

43:44 - Project Athia

47:17 - Stray

50:32 - Spec Highlights

51:12 - Returnal

55:57 - Sackboy: A Bit Adventure

59:07 - Destruction All Stars

1:01:23 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits

1:04:44 - Goodbye Volcano High

1:09:20 - Oddworld Soulstorm

1:12:13 - Ghostwire Tokyo

1:17:30 - JETT - The Far Shore

1:19:34 - Godfall

1:22:03 - Solar Ash

1:23:43 - HITMAN 3

1:27:43 - Astro's Playroom

1:32:51 - Little Devil Inside

1:36:14 - NBA 2K21

1:44:50 - Bugsnax

1:48:10 - Demon's Souls

1:53:44 - DEATHLOOP

1:58:02 - Resident Evil Village

2:01:52 - Pragmata

2:05:26 - Horizon II Forbidden West

2:11:12 - Console Reveal Impressions

2:20:37 - Prediction Results

2:44:58 - Final Thoughts and Outro

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Sony has rescheduled their PlayStation 5 event for this Thursday, June 11 so for this week's episode, Logan and Trevor are joined by fellow Nerd Cameron Abbott as well as friend of the show Rene Castro to discuss some of our PlayStation 5 predictions.

Follow our guest Rene Castro: @Rene4591 

In lieu of main stories this week, here is a list of Black creators to consider supporting:

Spawn On Me with special attention to their recent podcast "A Lesson in Blackness:" https://youtu.be/3SOlT1x8WXs

Blessing Adeoye, Jr.

Riana Manuel

Cameron Hawkins

Brian "Nabeshin" Jackson

Jarrett Green

Emmett Watkins, Jr.

Satchell Drakes

Rusty Rupees

Player Player Podcast

Prince Jackson & Knight Light: A Horror Movie Podcast

FanatixFour & AJ McRae

Ify Nwadiwe

Black Game Developers

Black Girl Gamers

Austin Walker

Gita Jackson

Austin Creed aka Xavier Woods

Black Lives Matter resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

And donations: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019

Shoutouts:

Red Dead Redemption 2 Fans' Hunt for the Real John Marston: https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/4/21280437/red-dead-redemption-2-john-marston-changes-patches-update-rockstar

Mastering Kombat: Designing Mortal Kombat 11's Empowering Tutorial Mode GDC talk: https://youtu.be/mbSyH3lo1Zg

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