Podquisition 343: Checking In
Added 2021-07-22 17:02:53 +0000 UTCWe never just ask how you’re doing.
Games we played this week include:
SNKRX (3:20)
Pokémon Unite (6:05)
Scarlet Nexus (20:00)
Offworld Trading Company (23:40)
Paranormal (26:10)
Greedfall (30:20)
Geometry Arena (32:30)
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD (38:20)
News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft sued by French game workers union for institutional sexual harassment (42:15) https://www.pcgamer.com/french-game-workers-union-sues-ubisoft-for-institutional-sexual-harassment/
Ukranian warehouse full of PS4s used to farm FIFA game currency (46:15) https://www.engadget.com/ps4-farm-fifa-ultimate-team-accounts-cryptocurrency-182654013.html
Valve announces handheld Steam Deck gaming devices (48:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2021-valve-steam-deck-spec-analysis
Prototype designs for Wii remotes dredged from last year’s Nintendo leak (53:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-21-nintendo-leak-reveals-early-wii-remote-ideas
Hackers allege they’ve stolen data from EA, ransom it. (54:55) https://twitter.com/UnderTheBreach/status/1417875645611249665
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Comments
Today's Jimquisition... The look on Your face at the beginning told it all I'm sure it's tiring but KEEP UP THE FIGHT!
phredgsanford
2021-07-26 20:17:32 +0000 UTCThank you, Steph. I just finished watching today's Jimquisition and I'm with you. The video game companies have killed my interest in video games. I just play a few games that are years old and not really interested in getting more. If it isn't the companies repulsing me, it's the game themselves. I need a new hobby.
Jason Youngberg
2021-07-26 18:05:40 +0000 UTCI don't know if the AG is looking into it but at this point, this is a criminal matter. We do have corporate laws on the books and an AG is a political position. It wouldn't be great if they ignored it and it only looks good if they prosecute.
Benedict Holland
2021-07-26 16:03:41 +0000 UTCThe lawsuit is civil, so the worst Activision-Blizzard will be hit with is a slap on the wrist fine. And, with as much time and money as players have invested into WoW, I'm sure that in 1-3 months, they'll be right back in WoW. In other words, absolutely nothing will have changed.
Egor A. Palchyk
2021-07-26 08:16:36 +0000 UTCWTB Mx Sterling’s take on the Activision lawsuit while they are hemmoraging players from World of Warcraft 😚
L
2021-07-22 18:06:07 +0000 UTC
