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The Trashgirl Diaries: The Discomfort Configuration

The Trashgirls return to discuss Resident Evil, shifting cultural perspectives, and the terrible things a Tonberry might do to you at night.

Podquisition 430: A Champion In Our Midst

Podquisition 430: A Champion In Our Midst
Have you heard the news?
Games we played this week include:
Boneraiser Minions (9:35)
Vampire Survivors (23:15)
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet (24:45)
Aliens Infestation (34:45)
Anemoiapolis (38:10)
Void Scrappers (44:05)
Bloom (51:05)
You Cannot Go Back (55:50)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft implementing machine learning to write NPC dialogue (58:55)
https://kotaku.com/ubisoft-ai-writing-scriptwriting-ghostwriter-machine-1850250316
Sony claims the loss of Call of Duty would be irreparable to their business (1:06:50)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6411a823d3bf7f79daa1123b/Sony_Interactive_Entertainment_s_response_to_the_provisional_findings.pdf
But Microsoft believes that Sony can replicate Call of Duty if they try (1:09:45)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6418811b8fa8f547c1112371/Microsoft_s_supplemental_response_to_the_notice_of_possible_remedies.pdf
EU regulators push back date of their decision on the Microsoft merger (1:13:25)
https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/microsoft-offers-eu-remedies-seeking-ok-activision-deal-2023-03-17/
Microsoft to launch their own mobile app store (1:14:05)
https://www.ft.com/content/7707705e-b288-4531-b30d-7fa993325018
Canadian judge says EA loot boxes aren’t ‘illegal gambling’, lets deceptive practices claim move forward (1:16:51)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/canada-judge-rejects-unlawful-gambling-accusation-in-ea-loot-box-lawsuit
Rare’s co-founder now has to lick a 25 year-old BAFTA made of chocolate (1:18:15)
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/03/random-tim-stamper-has-to-lick-25-year-old-chocolate-bafta-because-banjo-kazooie-won-a-twitter-tournament
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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.
Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Podquisition 429: Distance Between Us

Make sure people know what they mean to you before it’s too late.
Games we played this week include:
France Horn (8:50)
Bloom (11:20)
Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Demo (16:40)
Dome Keeper (32:50)
Core Fault (37:55)
Fatal Frame Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (44:35)
Generations (53:20)
Down the Oubliette (56:00)
BROK the InvestiGator (58:20)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft takes out ads in UK papers to promote Activision-Blizzard merger (56:00)
https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/8/23631142/microsoft-really-wants-call-of-duty
Microsoft makes more deals promising to keep Call of Duty non-exclusive for ten years (59:20)
https://news.microsoft.com/2023/03/14/microsoft-announces-partnership-with-cloud-gaming-provider-boosteroid-to-bring-more-games-to-more-players-around-the-world/
https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1635989326202011655
Microsoft claims confidence in ability to bring Call of Duty to Switch (1:04:00)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64088cf9d3bf7f25f61ff804/Microsoft.Activision_-_Response_to_Remedies_Notice_-_NCV__2_.pdf
Sony suggests Microsoft might use dirty tactics to make Call of Duty less desirable on PlayStation (1:03:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-says-microsoft-may-release-a-playstation-version-of-call-of-duty-where-bugs-and-errors-emerge-only-on-the-games-final-level-or-after-later-updates
Newly discovered cockroach species named after Pokémon (1:05:30)
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/new-species-of-cockroach-discovered-in-singapore-named-after-pokemon
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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.
Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Podquisition 428: Positive Feedback

Podquisition 428: Positive Feedback
He’s trying.
Games we played this week include:
b360 (15:50)
Ratcheteer (18:35)
Dome Keeper (20:55)
Final Fantasy IX (27:20)
Recommendation Dog (33:50)
Reel Steal (35:50)
A Joke That’s Worth 99 Cents (39:05)
Wo Long (41:15)
Super Princess Peach (43:20)
GameKid (48:05)
Super Corporate Tax Evader (50:15)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Square Enix reportedly planning to replace CEO Yosuke Matsuda (56:00)
https://kotaku.com/final-fantasy-square-enix-ceo-nft-crypto-blockchain-1850184312
Yuji Naka admits to insider trading (57:50)
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2023/03/yuji-naka-admits-guilt-during-insider-trading-case
ABK acquisition expected to be cleared by EU regulators (59:20)
https://www.polygon.com/23604013/blizzard-entertainment-mike-ybarra-qa-meeting
Microsoft releases survey results suggesting few CoD players will jump ship from PlayStation (1:04:00)
https://www.axios.com/2023/03/06/microsoft-key-call-of-duty-sony-uk-cma
FTC judge gives Microsoft access to Sony communications regarding exclusivity agreements (1:03:25)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-granted-access-to-sony-documents-the-ftcs-response-in-detail
Activision accused of firing QA employees over protest (1:05:30)
https://kotaku.com/activision-accused-of-illegally-fired-qa-testers-over-r-1850171073
Jack Black’s huge swinging balls censored on daytime television (1:09:35)
https://kotaku.com/jack-black-bowser-super-mario-bros-movie-balls-nbc-1850181162
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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.
Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Podquisition 427: Mr. Chimney Pot

It's all about those family values.
Games we played this week include:
Ragnarock (08:25)
Octopath Traveller 2 (15:39)
Humanity Demo (44:28)
Tentacular (49:05)
Resident Evil Village VR (49:55)
Kirby Return to Dreamland Deluxe (52:08)
Laura's Playdate Corner (1:00:00)
Battleship Godies (1:00:48)
Forrest Byrnes: Up in Smoke (1:03:35)
Fantavision (1:06:08)
Sector's Edge Beta (1:20:31)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Final Fantasy XVI Producer uses "Gamer Pride" to Justify Accessibility Option Choices (1:09:45)
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-xvi-producers-pride-as-a-gamer-influenced-new-take-on-difficulty-settings/1100-6511849/?fbclid=IwAR2eKM3uCCLPgO6_B3nhRAQSN0-Qp3Cfangbkv_yxSD4KCTqduefvLR7KaI
Atomic Heart Contains a Racist Cartoon (1:23:33)
https://www.eurogamer.net/mundfish-apologises-after-racist-cartoons-were-discovered-in-atomic-heart?fbclid=IwAR2SD5OvQIZT0CVt7VYUz1yDJpA3g0GDfNyE0ARCTspZwzj-WZ4LOFMRqwA
Beyond Good & Evil 2 studio reportedly under investigation for "unprecedented" burnout and sick leave (1:25:48)
https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-good-evil-2-studio-reportedly-under-investigation-for-unprecedented-burnout-and-sick-leave?fbclid=IwAR1gV-LDO9JU0K_cUskP1ZlDHRbYI7QG1GKxSzQ27_4D2tO7wS42dnhCIco
EA Lays Off 200 Apex Legends QA Workers (1:28:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-reportedly-lays-off-200-apex-legends-qa-testers?fbclid=IwAR3UqMSL0EzK85VSfHGnBJ7mubWlML-MId3yDO_5X869CALiqI2W5oPWX1E
Rovio Hides Angry Birds Because It Doesn't Have Enough Microtransactions (1:32:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/angry-birds-will-leave-android-store-developer-says-its-just-too-popular?fbclid=IwAR2aeomYoT3KMo_XpPhAfjn7V4wVjT1rAnMhJBH8eOOSpd45lFWu9ai3PVA

Podquisition 426: What Are We Doing Again?

After a while, it all runs together.
Games we played this week include:
Rez Infinite (08:15)
Horizon: Call of the Mountain (10:00)
What the Bat? (11:45)
Thumper (12:35)
Tetris Effect Connected (13:05)
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (13:30)
Townsman VR (24:45)
Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge: Enhanced Edition (25:15)
Moss 1 & 2 (26:30)
Kayak VR Mirage (27:50)
Jurassic World: Aftermath Collection (29:10)
Atomic Heart (30:30)
Cities VR (40:40)
Gran Turisimo 7 (41:15)
Atelier Breaker (44:40)
Wanted: Dead (47:50)
Snak (50:15)
Sasquatches (52:40)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Microsoft makes deals with Nintendo and Nvidia in attempt to placate antitrust regulators (56:00)
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/21/23608634/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-nintendo-nvidia-partners
Microsoft says ABK acquisition will not happen without Call of Duty (57:45)
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-02-21/microsoft-says-no-to-activision-merger-without-call-of-duty
Mike Ybarra responds poorly to employee concerns at Blizzard (1:00:20)
https://www.polygon.com/23604013/blizzard-entertainment-mike-ybarra-qa-meeting
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom art book leaks, reveals loads about the unreleased game (1:04:00)
https://kotaku.com/legend-zelda-tears-kingdom-spoilers-art-book-leak-1850134905
Monster vaginas are in The Witcher III for a limited time (1:05:25)
https://kotaku.com/witcher-3-wild-hunt-mod-hd-monsters-reworked-vaginas-1850114314

Podquisition 425: The Duke Lives

A very special friend returns.
Games we played this week include:
Redtape (15:45)
Wanted: Dead (21:00)
Spellcorked (35:00)
Inventory Hero (40:00)
Satisfactory (44:30)
Metroid Prime Remastered (49:00)
Commodore 64 Games (59:10)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Saudi Arabia believed to have increased investment stake in Nintendo (1:19:00)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/saudi-arabia-has-reportedly-increased-its-stake-in-nintendo-again/
Metroid Prime Remaster doesn’t credit original Metroid Prime team (1:20:15)
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/02/metroid-prime-engineer-let-down-by-exclusion-of-original-credits-in-remaster
Bobby Kotick expected to stay in CEO role at Activision Blizzard if Microsoft merger fails (1:20:15)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/activision-ceo-kotick-will-stay-in-unlikely-event-microsoft-merger-fails
Sony claims Microsoft demands for documents in FTC case are harassment (1:24:55)
https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-gaming-5a973220-9675-4245-964a-3476a3e9c4ec.html
Square Enix delivers one obvious detail about their first blockchain game and little else (1:26:30)
https://www.coindesk.com/web3/2023/02/15/gaming-company-square-enix-partners-with-polygon-for-nft-art-project/
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Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.
Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Podquisition 424: Fruit Deception

Never trust a banana.
Games we played this week include:
Hi-Fi Rush (11:55)
Final Fantasy XII (29:30)
Final Fantasy XV (35.40)
Star Sled (42:55)
Saturday Edition (45:30)
Tomodachi Life (53:40)
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News things talked about in this episode:
UK regulators determine Microsoft and ABK merger might be bad for consumers, make demands (1:00:55)
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/02/uk-regulators-come-down-hard-against-microsofts-activision-acquisition/
https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1623320803738517504?s=20&t=XSLimLtI9cihZE4jOiLQfQ
Bobby Kotick suggests UK opposition to Microsoft merger could ruin its economy (1:05:50)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMhgIxo1Xi0
Unannounced single-player Titanfall/Apex Legends game gets axed, 50 employees affected (1:10:10)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-01/electronic-arts-cancels-secret-apex-legends-game-in-development
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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise from the Jimporium at thejimporium.com
Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.
Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

Podquisition 423: Fake Meat Metrics

Welcome to your home for the hottest reviews of imitation beef.
Games we played this week include:
Dead Space (2:20)
Hi-Fi Rush (27:00)
Forspoken (45:00)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft Paris workers perform strike action, plan more (1:00:55)
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/30/ubisoft-workers-strike-paris
Xbox exec claims Last of Us TV success means FTC should leave merger alone (1:02:20)
https://kotaku.com/last-us-tv-xbox-activision-blizzard-acquisition-sony-1850051036
All three console manufacturers expected to pass on E3 show (1:08:15)
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-nintendo-sony-skipping-e3-2023
Run-up to Sony VR2 launch doesn’t seem to be going well (1:14:40)
https://kotaku.com/playstation-vr2-price-preorder-sony-ps5-virtual-reality-1850052811
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Buy official Jimquisition merchandise from the Jimporium at thejimporium.com
Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.
Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

The Trashgirl Diaries: Hat Of Paradise

A brand new show comes to the Jimquisition Podcast Outlet! Our lovely Trashgirls Stephanie and Elsa try to stick to the script as they discuss everything around the topic they set out to discuss. Collector's editions, sausage boxing, Dragon Age, and the beloved Stranger of Paradise hat... what more could you want?