2K has published an official apology for its use of unskippable ads during loading screens but that by itself isn’t enough to stave off the impending doom of an in game ad apocalypse. Twitch began deleting thousands of videos due to a series of DMCA notices the company received and streamers are pissed. Nintendo removed MineCraft Steve’s victory screen from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the PS5 is going to start monitoring party chat as a means to combat toxic online behavior. As you can tell it’s an action packed episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast so don’t miss out! 

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - 2K apologizes for Unskippable ads
14:51 - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge
33:32 - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat
37:26 - Will the PS5 spy on you?
46:20 - Listener Questions

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SOURCES
[Stevivor] - Unskippable ads are back in NBA 2K21
https://stevivor.com/news/nba-2k21-inserts-unskippable-ads-pre-game-loading-screens/
[Gamespot] - 2K apologizes https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2k-apologizes-sort-of-for-nba-2k21s-in-game-commercials/1100-6483579
[Kotaku] - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge
https://kotaku.com/twitch-deletes-thousands-of-streamers-videos-and-issues-1845429294
[VG247] - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat 
https://www.vg247.com/2020/10/22/super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-steve-steak-removed/
[The Verge] - Will the PS5 spy on you?
https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/16/21520156/sony-ps5-voice-chat-recording-update-eavesdropping-moderation

We Must Protect PS5 & Xbox Series X From Ads - IGP #35

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Happy New Year! Now that the PS5 and the Series X have been out for a while we are taking a step back to re-examine and reevaluate our experiences with the next-gen hardware.

Today’s episode is going to be a little bit different as we will be checking in with an Xbox Series X owner (Evan) and a PS5 owner (Amir) to get their reevaluate takes with the consoles after about spending a month with them.

We are also taking a look forward by asking ourselves what we might want out of the newest console generation. Thanks for watching and listening to the Inside Gaming podcast and have a great weekend everyone! 

* Please note we are still on break and this was recorded just before the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 which would have been a fun litmus test for both consoles but the game wasn’t out yet. 

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - The premise of today’s show
01:41 - Is the DualSense really all that?
04:47 - What is your favorite part of Series X so far?
08:32 - Do the PS5 and Series X really feel like brand new consoles?
13:06 - How is the jump from base PS4 to PS5?
15:32 - What makes you think about the opposite next-gen console?
19:33 - Have either of you run into storage issues yet?
19:46 - How do you know which version of a game you are playing?
26:42 - Has your PS5 or Xbox experienced bugs or trouble?
33:54 - PS Plus Collection vs Game Pass
37:21 - Series X worth it just for the couch aspect?
45:28 - What do you want from the PS5 and Series X going forward?
55:55 - We are excited about the new generation of consoles!

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Do the PS5 and the Series X truly feel Next-Gen? - IGP #45

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Today we are putting aside all the hard-hitting video game news like Cyberpunk 2077 being delisted, PS5 & Xbox Series X shortages, and even our monthly Anthem dunk - to focus on what really matters. It’s a very special edition of the Inside Gaming Podcast because we are dedicating this one to you, dear listeners.

That’s right it’s the inevitable all questions podcast episode! Brian, Patrick, and Conor are in the house to answer all your dying-to-know questions… okay maybe we are overplaying this description a little bit… because there is a question about next-gen console shortages and you were probably just curious about our thought about something… Well! Regardless it’s gonna be a fun one so stop reading this and start listening to, THE INSIDE GAMING PODCAST!

00:00 - Intro
02:39 - What is your most underrated game of 2020?
13:24 - Does Nintendo Management need new blood?
22:11 - What is your favorite Inside Gaming moment?
33:56 - What was your best video game Christmas?
45:25 - What video or script are you most proud of?
54:08 - Will Sony, Microsoft force retailers to stop scalping?
56:06 - What movies based on games do you like?

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* Please note this episode was recorded a few hours before Sony announced Cyberpunk 2077 would be delisted from the PlayStation store.

Cyberpunk 2077 is still on fire and today we’re digging a little more into the shady nature of the game’s release and the impact it might have on CDPR going forward.

We’re also talking about winners from The Game Awards… weirdly we didn’t have much to say about any of the world exclusives? ( Probably because Brian’s computer exploded but you can catch the daily episode about it anyway I guess). 

Lastly, we tackle Twitch’s latest update to their terms of service and its target, contextualized use of the words ‘simp’, ‘incel’, and ‘virgin’. 

00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Cyberpunk 2077 is still on fire
10:11 - Brian says “I was wrong” Stadia fans
18:58 - CDPR has impacted Microsoft and Sony negatively
26:03 - Was the Cyberpunk hype like Like No Man’s Sky?
32:08 - The Game Awards
36:39 - Twitch bans “simp” “incel” and “virgin”
42:35 - Listener Questions

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SOURCES 
[VentureBeat] - Cyberpunk 2077 drama 
https://venturebeat.com/2020/12/16/cd-projekt-red-risked-the-reputations-of-others-to-insulate-cyberpunk-2077/

[Variety] - The Game Awards recap https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/the-game-awards-winners-list-2020-1234850547/

[Gizmodo] - Twitch bans terms “simp” “incel” and “virgin” https://gizmodo.com/twitch-bans-the-words-simp-and-virgin-actual-simps-and-1845899833

How will Cyberpunk 2077's launch affect CDPR? - IGP #43

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The wait is finally over! Cyberpunk 2077 is officially out but to the dismay of last-gen console owners everywhere - the game is really, really broken on the PS4 and the Xbox One. While PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X owners are a little better off, those versions of the game are also incredibly buggy. Today’s episode of the Inside Gaming Daily Podcast is primarily going to be a Cyberpunk fiesta as we dive into the rocky launch of the most anticipated game of the decade… but we are going to talk a tiny bit about the Halo Infinite news as well.

00:00 - Intro
00:47 -Cyberpunk 2077 is on fire
07:59 - Amir’s computer is on fire
09:19 - Playing Cyberpunk on Xbox Series X
13:24 - A case for playing Cyberpunk on Stadia
16:35 - Cyberpunk sales, stocks, and player base
17:55 - Will all the bugs actually matter?
26:06 - The ideal launch and alternate universe
31:41 - Should Cyberpunk have had a staggered launch?
37:16 - The first 3 hours of Cyberpunk (NO SPOILERS)
41:39 - Brian opens his copy of Cyberpunk on the show!
46:23 - Will CD Projekt Red be able to fix Cyberpunk?
50:52 - Other busted ass games at launch
54:14 - CD Projekt being sneaky?
57:42 - Listener Question

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SOURCES

[Polygon] Cyberpunk 2077 on PS4 and Xbox One seems to have major problems https://bit.ly/2W3NuCY
[Forbes] A Warning about ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Reviews https://bit.ly/36RAS8a
[Halo Waypoint] INSIDE INFINITE – DECEMBER 2020 https://bit.ly/37SsEMo

Should Cyberpunk 2077 have been delayed even more?

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With the anticipation of Cyberpunk 2077 at an all-time high and the availability of new consoles like the PS5 and the Xbox Series X being at an all-time low - the stage is set for another player to have a much-needed win. Stadia.

Of course, it was announced back in October that the Stadia version of Cyberpunk 2077 would be launching day and date with all the other versions but today we’re taking a short moment to appreciate what that could potentially mean for the service.

In other news, we’re talking about next-gen scalpers still being shady, estimating PS5 and Xbox Series X sales numbers, and scratching our heads at Nintendo’s artificial scarcity tactics. Also, get ready for an extended listener questions segment because that’s what we have got in store for you on today’s episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast! 

2:47 - Stadia lands a needed win with Cyberpunk 2077 launch

00:00 - Intro
01:31 - CD Projekt Red warns streamers
16:58 - PS5 Scalpers are mad people don’t like them
25:25 - Estimating new consoles sales numbers
33:47 - Nintendo and manufactured scarcity
40:03 - Listener Questions

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SOURCES

[Twitter] CD Projekt Red warns Cyberpunk streamers https://twitter.com/CyberpunkGame/status/1334199901593464832

[Pocket-lint] We talked to a PS5 scalper about how they got their consoles https://bit.ly/3fUINVd

[VG Chartz] PS5 Launches in Europe to Record Sales - Worldwide Hardware Estimates for Nov 15-21 - Sales https://bit.ly/3qlOAYQ

[USG] Nintendo’s false scarcity tactics are concerning
https://www.usgamer.net/articles/fire-emblems-limited-time-launch-is-part-of-a-worrying-trend-for-nintendo

We Must Protect PS5 & Xbox Series X From Ads - IGP #35

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