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The Ideal Live Service Model (Helldivers 2 Flying Bugs, Stardew Valley 1.6, Larian Studios)
In this episode, we delve into the recent update patch for Helldivers 2, exploring the flying bugs terminids and uncovering valuable lessons for the wider gaming industry. Carrie shares her experience
Finally, Some Good Gaming News (Capcom Salary Increases, Saber Interactive, Bobby Kotick TikTok)
Capcom is increasing its starting salary in Japan by more than 25%, aiming to attract and retain talent. Activision QA workers unionize, demanding better working conditions as over 600 employees are l
This Sucks and I Hate It Here (Playstation layoffs, EA layoffs, Nintendo Yuzu Lawsuit, Apple Arcade)
PlayStation is reducing its workforce by around 900 employees, approximately 8% of its total staff. EA has announced further layoffs affecting about 670 employees. There's a discussion about the permi
Worked Into a Shoot (Xbox Exclusive Plans, Balatro, Nintendo Partner Direct)
Brad is completely captivated by the new poker-styled deckbuilding roguelite Balatro. Microsoft announced some games moving out of their exclusive catalog, raising questions about PlayStation 5 and Ni
Spreading Democracy (Tekken 8, Helldivers II, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Disney Epic Games)
Micah shares his excitement about Tekken 8, expressing his belief that it could be the best installment in the Tekken series thus far. Brad enthusiastically dives into Helldivers II, describing it as
...Which Was the Style at the Time (Suicide Squad Reviews, Microsoft Exclusives, We Want Cody)
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League receives worryingly low Metascore and Steam player count, raising concerns about its reception and performance in the gaming community. Reports surface alleging
This is Going to Be a Trainwreck (Microsoft layoffs, Suicide Squad Reviews, Tekken 8)
Microsoft announces a significant layoff of 1,900 employees across Xbox and Activision Blizzard, signaling major changes within the gaming industry. Riot Games, the developer of League of Legends, fol
Legally-Distinct Pokemon (PalWorld, Comfortable Not Owning Games, Halo Infinite)
The game PalWorld has achieved over 5 million copies sold in just three days; we have questions about its potential longevity and whether it will become a gaming juggernaut. Ubisoft's subscription bos
Son-icide (Tekken 8, Price of Persia The Lost King, More Layoffs, The Year of AI)
Carrie starts the podcast by emphasizing that there are no excuses left to try Golden Sun.We discuss concerns raised by actors regarding the groundbreaking SAG-AFTRA AI voice agreement.The team shares
Hit by a Bus (Bobby Kotick is Gone, Tetris Defeated, Sonic Symphony, Hitman: Freelancer)
In the latest podcast episode, discussions include revelations from a former Call of Duty developer who criticizes Bobby Kotick's decisions, claiming they negatively impacted game quality.A 13-year-