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Description: Agent 47 returns for Hitman 3, Capcom shows new gameplay from Resident Evil: Village, Vicarious Visions merges into Blizzard, and Microsoft makes (another) strange business move. Also, Janelle, Alex, and Nolan discuss the fate of E3.

Resident Evil Presentation

https://youtu.be/5EGFlLXaXes

https://gamerant.com/resident-evil-showcase-event-recap-jan-21/

Vicarious Visions merged into Blizzard

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-01-22-vicarious-visions-merged-into-blizzard

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-22/blizzard-absorbs-activision-studio-after-dismantling-classic-games-team

Xbox live gold increased in price by 100%

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-raises-xbox-live-gold-subscription-price-120-per-year-2021-1

Microsoft immediately rescinds Xbox live gold price hike

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/01/22/update-on-xbox-live-gold-pricing/

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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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