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Alex reviews Evolution, (the game, not the process) Nintendo is allowed to print Kadabra cards again, Neil Druckmann gets a promotion and Oscar Isaac gets the leading role in the Metal Gear Solid movie.

Here are the news stories they discuss in this episode:

Uri Geller permits Pokemon Company to print Kadabra cards again

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-11-30-uri-geller-retracts-20-year-ban-on-kadabra-pok-mon-trading-cards

Neil Druckmann named Co-President of Naughty Dog

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-12-04-neil-druckmann-named-co-president-of-naughty-dog

Oscar Isaac set to star in Metal Gear Solid movie

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/oscar-isaac-to-star-in-sonys-metal-gear-solid

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The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential.

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