Jimquisition

The Spin-Off Doctors: In The Name Of The King 3: The Last Mission

The last Uwe Boll film left to do before we can move onto some hopefully better flicks, In the Name of the King 3: The Last Mission is aptly named.
It's also fittingly horrid.

Podquisition 334: Covered in Gamer Goo

Do not attempt the stunts performed on this show in your own home.
Games we played this week include:
Resident Evil Village (13:45)
Mass Effect Legendary Edition (22:20)
Monster Sanctuary (32:00)
Dragon Quest Builders 2 (34:00)
The Outer Worlds (35:30)
Pine (41:15)
News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft still hasn’t addressed the system of abuse at their studios (45:15)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-05-18-ubisoft-has-reportedly-made-minimal-changes-following-abuse-allegations
Ubisoft also has a bad art contest you shouldn’t enter (52:20)
https://www.thegamer.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-tattoo-competition-ubisoft-spec-work/
Unused Lady Dimitrescu voice file found to be very hot (56:25)
https://www.thegamer.com/cut-lady-dimitrescu-voice-line-good-girl/
Epic v Apple devolves to porno finger-pointing (57:45)
https://twitter.com/thedextriarchy/status/1394701570080743427
Redacted testimony points to Xbox Game Pass coming to Switch (1:01:45)
https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1394618302475931649
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Podquisition 333: Ask Not For Whom the Bell Dongs

It dongs for thee.
Games we played this week include:
Resident Evil Village (05:15)
Dragon Quest Builders 2 (19:00)
Train Simulator (31:10)
Bunny Bunny Dig Dig (33:30)
Wind Waker HD (36:50)
World’s End Club (43:00)
Dex (48:00)
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (51:45)
News things talked about in this episode:
Is it porn for this banana to be naked? (56:00)
https://twitter.com/thedextriarchy/status/1391782615909273600
Returnal update corrupted saves, people who downloaded asked not to play (1:01:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-07-returnal-reinstating-pre-rollback-fixes-in-new-patch-tomorrow
Humble Bundle brings back charity sliders... for now (1:03:50)
https://blog.humblebundle.com/2021/05/05/an-update-on-bundle-sliders/
Ubisoft pivoting towards more free to play titles (1:06:15)
https://www.vg247.com/2021/05/12/ubisoft-free-to-play-strategy/
Epic pushed for Microsoft to drop Xbox live requirement for F2P games (1:10:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-05-epic-games-and-xbox-discussed-dropping-xbox-live-gold-requirement-for-f2p-games-last-year-emails-reveal
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Podquisition 332: Moldy Singlets

Not to be confused with Microsoft and their exceptional line of products.
Games we played this week include:
Before I Forget (07:40)
Cadillacs & Dinosaurs (19:45)
Pokémon Snap (21:45)
Undermine (28:25)
Returnal (33:45)
Disc Creatures (45:20)
Tin Star (48:40)
News things talked about in this episode:
Epic v Apple court proceedings begin (50:30)
https://twitter.com/thedextriarchy/status/1389595740519940101
Epic data on user-acquisition costs related to “free” game distribution leaked (1:02:20)
https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-spent-more-than-dollar11m-on-free-games-in-the-first-nine-months-of-giveaways/
Info on quite how huge financially Fortnite has been (1:06:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-04-fortnite-earned-usd9bn-in-two-years
How much Epic paid for six months of Borderlands 3 exclusivity (1:07:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-04-epics-fully-loaded-borderlands-3-deal-cost-usd146m-for-six-months-of-pc-exclusivity
Sony agreed to cross-play when it could get its beak wet (1:10:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-04-epic-boss-says-sony-charges-publishers-a-cross-play-fee-in-certain-circumstances
Microsoft to cut publisher fee to 12% on Windows Game Store (1:14:00)
https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/29/22409285/microsoft-store-cut-windows-pc-games-12-percent
Xbox is improving the framerate of many backward compatible titles (1:16:40)
https://majornelson.com/fpsboost/
Witcher 3 Director resigns and apologizes after investigation finds no wrongdoing (1:17:20)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-04/top-director-leaves-embattled-game-developer-cd-projekt
Sony makes a financial investment in Discord, securing it on PS5. (1:21:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-04-discord-playstation-integration
New details emerge about last year’s Ubisoft hostage hoax (1:23:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-30-last-years-ubisoft-hostage-hoax-reportedly-the-work-of-notorious-rainbow-six-cheater
5 CDPR bosses take home nearly $30m in bonuses. (1:28:05)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2021-04-30/cyberpunk-managers-still-win-big-bonuses-after-shoddy-game-launch
Bobby Kotick takes a meaningless 50% pay cut. (1:28:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-30-activision-blizzard-boss-bobby-kotick-takes-a-50-percent-pay-cut-but-could-still-earn-millions-in-bonuses
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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 331: Babygirl Boots

On the march and looking fab.
Games we played this week include:
PHOGS! (10:55)
Ballistic Ecks vs Sever (18:35)
Congo The Movie: Secret of Zinj (20:25)
The Longing (24:20)
Pathway (29:20)
Steven Seagal is the Final Option (31:50)
Road Runner Death Valley Rally (35:50)
Train Simulator (39:00)
Hypnospace Outlaw (42:00)
The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King (46:00)
Judgment (49:55)
Miitopia (53:15)
News things talked about in this episode:
Humble Bundle is significantly changing its revenue split system (1:01:10)
https://blog.humblebundle.com/2021/04/23/a-note-about-sliders-and-our-bundle-pages/
Pokémon Go introduces sponsored branding balloons (1:08:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-27-pokemon-go-will-now-occasionally-float-sponsored-gifts-in-hot-air-balloons-around-your-screen
First Monster Hunter Rise update adds price tag to character cosmetic changes (1:10:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-27-monster-hunter-rises-first-big-update-lands-tomorrow-heres-whats-coming
Leaked FIFA marketing documents illustrate EA’s funneling of players into loot boxes (1:14:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-26-ea-denies-its-pushing-fifa-players-to-spend-on-loot-boxes-after-insider-leaks-marketing-documents
Nier Replicant includes a gross achievement for staring at genitals (1:22:00)
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/04/22/nier-replicant-transphobia-trophy-daredevil-achievement-kaine-intersex/
CD Projekt Red had no financial consequence for abysmal CyberPunk launch (1:23:40)
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/04/cyberpunk-2077-refunds-barely-dented-cd-projekt-reds-bottom-line/
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Podquisition 330: Anterior Logic

Assess advantages afforded our arthropod associates
Games we played this week include:
Portal Reloaded (5:30)
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (13:30)
Later Alligator (18:15)
PS3 Emulation (22:35)
Princess Farmer (30:10)
Narita Boy (36:00)
Resident Evil Village Demo (38:55)
The Longing (41:35)
News things talked about in this episode:
LEGO Luigi teased in emotionally manipulative manner (49:40)
https://www.ign.com/articles/lego-mario-firmware-update-makes-him-start-calling-for-luigi
Nintendo suing a modder coincidentally named Bowser. (54:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-17-nintendo-suing-switch-hacker-gary-bowser
Sony does a U-Turn on closing down the PS3 and Vita stores (56:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-19-playstation-u-turns-on-playstation-3-and-vita-store-shutdowns
Troll fabricates story about Path of Exile ban, claims it was an academic demonstration (1:00:40)
https://www.pcgamer.com/how-a-reckless-lie-caused-huge-internet-drama-for-path-of-exiles-developer/
Witcher 3 mod uses software to generate new dialogue for Geralt from existing recordings. (1:07:00)
https://www.vice.com/en/article/3aq8gn/this-witcher-3-mod-got-geralt-to-read-new-lines-without-the-voice-actor
Sony seems to be adding streaming video content to PlayStation Plus (1:10:15)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-looks-set-to-announce-playstation-plus-video-pass/
Sony files patent for AI system which learns and recreates your play for you (1:11:55)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-patented-an-ai-that-will-play-your-games-for-you/
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Podquisition 329: The Legend of F*ck*ss Jones

Push your way into the depths of our bottomless lore
Games we played this week include:
Say No! More (9:15)
Outriders (26:30)
Adios (31:20)
It Takes Two (35:20)
Monster Hunter Rise (40:00)
Balan Wonderworld (41:45)
Narita Boy (51:15)
Rain on Your Parade (52:55)
Pac-Man 99 (58:45)
Helltakers (1:00:55)
Twerk Hero (1:02:30)
Train Simulator (1:05:00)
News things talked about in this episode:
Nintendo doesn't want you to see unlicensed Bowser Dong (1:16:00) https://www.dailydot.com/irl/bowser-penis-patreon-nintendo/
Sony reportedly putting all its eggs in its biggest baskets (1:16:50)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-09/sony-s-obsession-with-blockbusters-is-stirring-unrest-within-playstation-empire
Meanwhile, Nintendo emphasizes an increased focus on new properties (1:17:40) https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/nintendo-to-focus-on-creating-original-games-according-to-its-president/
Bigotry sliders are the future (1:19:35) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-08-intels-ai-powered-bleep-tech-lets-you-choose-exactly-how-much-hate-speech-you-hear
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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 328: Scratch ‘n Self-Improvement

Smell your way to a better life.
Games we played this week include:
UnderMine (9:30)
Outriders (15:15)
Cooking Mama: Cookstar PS4 (21:20)
Gato Roboto (28:00)
Disco Elysium: Final Cut (34:30)
Monster Hunter Rise (36:50)
Narita Boy (43:10)
Oddworld: Soulstorm (47:00)
News things talked about in this episode:
Pokémon Go's Flower Happinny event more evidence the game is 100% lootboxes (50:00)
Pac-Man 99 continues trend of Battle Royaling legacy properties (54:00)
https://www.polygon.com/22371536/pac-man-99-battle-royale-nintendo-switch-online-exclusive-release-date
Yet another study links loot boxes and gambling (57:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-03-link-between-loot-boxes-and-problem-gambling-robustly-verified
Brazil is looking to ban lootboxes in video games as harmful gambling (1:04:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-07-brazilian-authorities-to-investigate-loot-boxes
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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 327: On the Bleeding Edge

No, we haven’t lost touch with the culture and are now desperately scrabbling for relevance. Why do you ask?
Games we played this week include:
Loop Hero (7:00)
Nova Drift (15:15)
Monster Hunter Rise (20:00)
The Creature in the Well (34:15)
UnderMine (34:45)
News things talked about in this episode:
Cooking Mama Cookstar comes to PS4 despite license issues (40:35)
CDPR doing parallel AAA development, promises things (49:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-30-cyberpunk-2077-developer-cd-projekt-red-moving-to-develop-multiple-aaa-projects-at-same-time
Balan Wonderworld unpatched version contains epilepsy trigger bug (52:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-26-square-enix-warns-players-to-patch-balan-wonderworld-to-avoid-epilepsy-trigger
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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 326: Much Mince

How do you solve the problem?
Games we played this week include:
Fall Guys Season 4 (7:30)
UnderMine (13:40)
Taishogun Rise Of Emperor (20:30)
Loop Hero (30:30)
Apocalypse (37:00)
Skeleton Warriors (41:40)
Genshin Impact (47:00)
News things talked about in this episode:
Bobby Kotick getting $200m bonus while laying off hundreds again (50:10)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-20-as-activision-blizzard-boss-bobby-kotick-is-poised-to-earn-a-bonus-worth-millions-of-dollars-staff-brace-themselves-for-layoffs-across-europe
Spider-Man content for Marvel’s Avengers still months away (55:00)
https://www.ign.com/articles/marvels-avengers-spider-man-ps5-ps4-exclusive-not-before-summer
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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.
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