This Week in Games

This Week in Games

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  • 4.28.2019 - China hates its game industry
    Disney rumored to make a bid for Nexon. China’s Twitch wants to float $500 million on the us stock exchange. Shakeups hit E3’s press conference schedule.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    19 min
  • 4.14 - Tencent takes on global distribution
    Tencent dips its toes in global digital storefronts. YouTube wants to get into interactions. Epic Games pulls a legend out of retirement.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    13 min
  • 4.7 - Snap Games comes out swinging
    Snap Games is off to a great launch with 6 exclusive games. Valve accidentally leaks their VR headset specs, the Valve Index. FTC is stepping in on loot boxes with a workshop in DC.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    21 min
  • 3.31 - Apple Arcade and pre-E3 rumors
    Apple aggregates premium games. Nintendo may have two new Switches on the market. Overwatch’s Philadelphia team gets a $50 million arena.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    20 min
  • 3.24 - GDC 2019 and Google's Stadia
    GDC and IGF Awards. Google’s giant Stadia announcement and what it means. A dark horse is interested in cloud gaming.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    21 min
  • 3.17 - Sony to acquire Take-Two?
    The rumor mill is on fire with Sony rumored to acquire Take-Two. Google nabs a big time gaming exec. Call of Duty may be the most expensive eSports league ever.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    18 min
  • 3.10 - Everyone stop leaving E3
    EA pulls one foot out of E3.
    Nintendo jumps into modern VR.
    Vivendi comes out ahead in their failed Ubisoft takeover.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    22 min
  • 3.3 - Tencent and Intel team up for a fight
    Tencent and Intel team up to throw their hat in a crowded arena. Bidding for control of Nexon heats up as new players enter the race. A trio of bad news hits the game industry as three companies experience layoffs.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    23 min
  • 2.24 - Reggie we barely knew you
    Microsoft’s double console strategy is rumored again. Microsoft Game Pass is rumored to head to Nintendo Switch? Sony is abstaining from E3 in 2019. The man, the myth, the legend, Reggie Fils-Aime officially retires.
    Music by Proviant Audio:
    http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Proviant_Audio/Welcome_Wilderness/Just_Like_That
    21 min

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