Jimquisition

Podquisition 402: We Are The End

Just let us photosynthesize a little longer.
Games we played this week include:
A Plague Tale: Innocence (10:20)
Vampire Survivors (19:30)
Arcade Paradise (22:20)
The Last of Us Remastered (28:00)
Immortality (32:10)
Red Steel (37:40)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Supposed Silent Hill remake screenshots leak (40:00)
https://www.vg247.com/silent-hill-2-remake-screenshots-reportedly-leaked
Microsoft is *so committed* to keeping Call of Duty multiplatform (43:10)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/2/23334619/microsoft-sony-call-of-duty-playstation-letter-commitment-activision-blizzard
Of course, Call of Duty will be a day one Game Pass release, but it’ll be on Playstation same day (45:30)
https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/09/01/gaming-everyone-everywhere/
UK regulators will perform an in-depth investigation into Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard (47:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/uks-competition-regulator-to-undertake-in-depth-investigation-of-microsoft-activision-deal
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Podquisition 401: This Virgin Knows How To F You

Did you feel that? It’s the sensation of a rug being pulled out from under.
Games we played this week include:
Vampire Survivors (12:30)
Steel Rising (21:30)
Arcade Paradise (30:10)
The Last of Us Remastered (41:15)
Jetpack Joyride 2 (51:00)
Control (56:20)
We Are OFK (1:03:10)
A Plague Tale: Innocence (1:07:40)
Alien Isolation (1:11:15)
Opoona (1:15:50)
Mad Dog McCree (1:17:30)
Wii Sports (1:19:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bizarre lawsuit tries to claim all of Sony’s profit from PlayStation Store in UK as “overcharging” (1:22:30)
https://news.sky.com/story/sony-playstation-being-sued-for-5-billion-amid-claims-it-ripped-off-nine-million-consumers-12678949
Xbox boss Phil Spencer wants to see fewer platform exclusives, honest (1:27:20)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-24/microsoft-xbox-s-chief-see-progress-with-regulators-on-deal-for-activision
Denuvo is pitching their anti-piracy software to third-party publishers on Switch (1:29:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/denuvo-may-start-appearing-in-switch-games
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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 400: Eight Years

This has gone on far too long.
Games we played this week include:
Cult of the Lamb (31:15)
Saints Row (34:45)
Cursed to Golf (43:30)
Vampire Survivors (53:20)
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves (1:02:00)
House of the Dead Overkill (1:03:40)
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News things talked about in this episode:
No news is good news.
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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 399: Lord of the Ants

Jordan’s here with the new hot diet.
Games we played this week include:
Rollerdrome (7:05)
The Mortuary Assistant (16:15)
Cult of the Lamb (26:45)
Kirby’s Dream Buffet (53:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Nintendo brought up on another labor board complaint. (1:01:00)
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-switch-labor-complaint-nlrb-lawsuit-union-1849396722
Picture painted of Nintendo QA shows it to be the same as the rest of the industry (1:02:15)
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-of-america-sexual-harassment-sexism-aerotek-1849414921
Microsoft accuses Sony of buying exclusivity from Game Pass (1:05:30)
https://kotaku.com/microsoft-sony-xbox-game-pass-playstation-ps-plus-1849400688
Reggie Fils-Aime reveals Nintendo was working on a universal accessibility controller (1:08:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-was-working-on-platform-agnostic-accessibility-controller-reggie-fils-aime-says
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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 398: Multiple Murder Basements

Feels like home.
Games we played this week include:
Turbo Golf Racing (18:55)
Cult of the Lamb (26:35)
Metal Gear Solid V (32:00)
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (34:50)
The Mummy Demastered (38:00)
Demon Throttle (43:10)
Escape Academy (46:20)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bridget of Guilty Gear now canonically trans (49:20)
https://kotaku.com/guilty-gear-strive-evo-2022-bridget-dlc-trans-rights-1849386887
David Cage thinks people are being very mean to him (50:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/david-cage-defends-response-to-allegations-of-unhealthy-studio-culture-at-quantic-dream-in-new-interview
Tencent seeking to be largest shareholder in Ubisoft (59:10)
https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/exclusive-tencent-plans-raise-stake-assassins-creed-maker-ubisoft-sources-2022-08-04/
GameStop NFT marketplace sells stolen indie games, now there forever (1:01:40)
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/08/indie-devs-outraged-by-unlicensed-game-sales-on-gamestops-nft-market/
Activision Blizzard’s revenue last quarter dominated by mobile gaming (1:04:10)
https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-blizzard-earned-more-on-mobile-games-last-quarter-than-pc-and-consoles-combined/
Cheat codes for a stage select and two-player mode found in Super Punch-Out (1:05:05)
https://twitter.com/new_cheats_news/status/1556727895778856960
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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 397: Landlords Are Petty Dictators

It's not enough to just have power over someone's life.
Games we played this week include:
Stray (15:45)
Multiversus (22:35)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (38:50)
Vampire Survivors (46:55)
Frogun (51:30)
LIVE A LIVE (54:00)
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News things talked about in this episode:
First hints of what Disco Elysium devs are doing found in job listings (54:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/disco-elysium-dev-seeks-artists-with-a-love-of-sci-fi-and-video-games
Former Xbox exec Peter Moore says Microsoft encouraged console wars (55:50)
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-encouraged-console-wars-peter-moore
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is latest first-party Nintendo release to leak in advance of release (58:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/xenoblade-chronicles-3-leaks-playable-on-steam-deck-before-switch-release
Resident Evil Village getting accessibility update, but third-person mode pushed to paid DLC (59:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/resident-evil-village-will-receive-free-accessibility-update-alongside-dlc
Ubisoft’s failure to address their issues is making them worse (1:01:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/a-year-later-a-better-ubisoft-says-none-of-its-demands-have-been-met
Rockstar has finally made some changes to work culture (1:07:45)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-27/gta-6-release-date-rockstar-cleans-up-image-after-employee-backlash
Last of Us Part 1 remake includes audio descriptions of cutscenes for visually impaired players (1:06:05)
https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-part-1-remake-naughty-dog-sony-playstati-1849320167
Sony expresses concern over Microsoft acquisition of Activision, specifically Call of Duty (1:08:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-doesnt-sound-thrilled-microsoft-is-buying-call-of-duty-maker-activision
Diablo Immortal player spends so much the game becomes unplayable for them (1:12:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-immortal-player-spends-100k-on-game-now-cant-find-anyone-suitable-to-matchmake-with
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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 396: Howdy, Partner!

The character of the summer has arrived.
Games we played this week include:
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (7:30)
Stray (17:15)
As Dusk Falls (29:50)
My Time at Sandrock (34:50)
LIVE A LIVE (39:10)
Hell Pie (48:00)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Blizzard Albany QA make moves to organize another union (51:25)
https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxndpx/revealed-documents-show-how-roblox-planned-to-bend-to-chinese-censorship
Nintendo didn’t ask for Bayonetta 3 ‘Naive Angel’ mode, wanted sexier Link costume (56:05)
https://nintendoeverything.com/bayonetta-creator-says-nintendo-never-asked-to-make-the-series-less-risque/
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is latest first-party Nintendo release to leak in advance of release (58:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/xenoblade-chronicles-3-leaks-playable-on-steam-deck-before-switch-release
Twitch implements features to address hate raids, needs to do more (1:02:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/twitch-streamers-positive-about-new-raid-feature-in-response-to-harassment
VRChat nopes out of moderating user-generated content, shuts down all mods (1:05:00)
https://venturebeat.com/2022/07/26/vrchat-is-banning-all-mods-including-one-for-the-hearing-impaired/
Meta Quest 2 headset is getting a $100 price increase in August (1:07:45)
https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/26/23279272/meta-quest-2-occulus-100-price-increase
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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 395: Scorcher

We know we said it was hot previously, but we’ve learned a lot since then.
Games we played this week include:
PowerWash Simulator (9:20)
Metal Gear Solid V (20:05)
Jekyll vs. Hyde (33:20)
The Quarry (37:40)
Monster Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (41:50)
OVERWHELM (44:10)
Billie Bust Up (47:30)
Road Redemption (49:15)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Blizzard Albany QA make moves to organize another union (52:20)
https://www.polygon.com/23270111/blizzard-albany-activision-blizzard-union-vote-nlrb
John Riccitiello calls devs who don’t heavily monetize, “fucking idiots” (56:40)
https://www.pocketgamer.biz/interview/79190/unity-ironsource-john-riccitiello-marc-whitten-merger/
BioWare drops BioWare Points, makes DLC items purchasable with them free (1:01:30)
https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/vy92np/ea_will_be_removing_bioware_points_as_of_october/
Modders have added online multiplayer, graphics to leaked beta of Skate (1:02:45)
https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgp89y/play-skate-4-multiplayer-online-leaked-build
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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 394: Industrial Fan

This podcast is too damned hot.
Games we played this week include:
Unplugged (11:30)
The Thing (15:00)
Resident Evil 4 VR (21:00)
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (24:45)
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak (27:30)
Vampire Survivors (31:00)
Satisfactory (34:00)
Evil Dead: A Fistful of Boomstick (34:55)
Kill.Switch (37:00)
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge (38:40)
The Quarry (39:25)
Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde (41:10)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bayonetta 3 will have nudity options (49:00)
https://www.polygon.com/23206846/bayonetta-3-naive-angel-mode-nudity-options
Developer blasts NFTs at convention panel on stage paid for by NFT companies (51:40)
https://www.pcgamer.com/developer-turns-future-of-gaming-talk-into-a-surprise-attack-on-conventions-nft-and-blockchain-sponsors/
Ubisoft promises it’s only taking your DLC away after Ass Creed Liberation debacle on Steam (55:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/assassins-creed-liberation-hd-steam-notice-states-game-will-become-inaccessible-from-september
Photo of Hideo Kojima claimed to be of Shinzo Abe assassin finds its way into media (56:45)
https://kotaku.com/shinzo-abe-assassin-killer-kojima-greek-news-confusion-1849157839
Convention organizer ReedPop to take over management of E3 in 2023 (59:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/reedpop-is-helping-bring-e3-back-in-2023
Activision-Blizzard employees plan another walkout demanding support for civil liberties (1:03:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/activision-blizzard-staff-plan-fresh-walkout-after-recent-attacks-on-the-civil-liberties-of-our-employees
Monopoly regulators in Britain now examining Microsoft acquisition of Activision-Blizzard (1:07:22)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-07-06-uk-regulator-investigating-microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition
Studio Canal films dropped from PlayStation Store in some regions, revoking licenses from purchasers (1:08:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/purchased-studio-canal-films-will-be-removed-from-playstation-store-in-austria-and-germany
Electronic Arts alerts people to leaked version of Skate, politely asks people not to download it (1:10:05)
https://www.ea.com/games/skate/news/an-update-from-the-team
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Podquisition 393: Dirty Tools

And you thought this show couldn’t get filthier
Games we played this week include:
The Suffering (10:55)
The Quarry (22:20)
The Simpsons: Hit & Run (29:00)
Mighty Goose (35:20)
Satisfactory (36:35)
Shadow Hearts (40:45)
Drakengard (46:05)
Darkwatch (48:25)
Bujungai (50:50)
Pupperazzi (53:50)
Disc Room (54:05)
Mercenary Kings (55:35)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Itch.io launches bundle of nearly 800 games in support of abortion access (1:00:10)
https://itch.io/b/1472/indie-bundle-for-abortion-funds
Politicians in the Netherlands are eyeing a loot box ban (1:00:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/dutch-political-parties-back-gaming-loot-box-ban
Blockchain-based games marketplace swipes name and design from itch.io (1:01:35)
https://www.pcgamer.com/owner-of-itchio-accuses-newly-launched-alternative-w3itchio-of-theft/
As Ubisoft turns off online features, players will lose access to paid DLC (1:05:30)
https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-to-pull-online-from-older-games-which-also-takes-away-your-dlc/
Sexy nightclub party brands itself with Final Fantasy assets (1:07:15)
https://www.pcgamer.com/nobody-thinks-buying-billboards-to-promote-this-nsfw-final-fantasy-14-nightclub-was-a-good-idea/
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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.