As Kress’ World of Warcraft account turns 20, we blow out the candles and reflect on a surprising reason behind EA’s disastrous AI investor presentation. Jen delivers a valiant defense of Monopoly Go’s new TV campaign, while Phil reviews the early returns of Pokémon TCG Pocket. Big in Japan, as they say? The group wraps up with what might be the year’s final Embracer hazing session, absolving themselves of any remaining crimes.

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04:48 EA Tries to Soothe AI Worries

10:03 Game Industry Awards and Nominations

14:47 AAA Devs and Startups

19:04 PlayVentures' New Gaming Fund

21:24 Miniclip Acquires EasyBrain

28:32 X Rioters and Supervive

31:15 Capybara Go and Archero 2

32:02 Pokemon TCG Pocket Success

38:47 Marvel Snap and Sinister Loot Boxes

41:15 New Monopoly Go Campaign