Jimquisition

Time to get soaked.
Games we played this week include:
Super Mario 3D Land (7:10)
The Pedestrian (15:30)
The Short Games Collection #1 (19:40)
Connection Rehaunted (25:45)
Olija (29:50)
Mini Trains (33:00)
Tracks Toybox Edition (33:25)
Flight Simulator (33:40)
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (36:15)
Mario Party Superstars (38:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Women of Treyarch issue statement committing to better working conditions (41:15)
https://twitter.com/Treyarch/status/1473355739246710785
Riot Games settling 2018 discrimination suit for $100 million, agrees to reforms (43:30)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/12/27/riot-discrimination-100-million-settlement/
Square Enix CEO issues patronizing letter regarding their blockchain plans (47:15)
https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/news/2022/html/a_new_years_letter_from_the_president_2.html
Ken Levine’s new game reportedly in development hell after nearly 8 years (54:05)
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/the-next-video-game-from-bioshock-s-auteur-is-in-development-hell-1.1702538
Sony seemingly hasn’t given up on VR, announces new headset and controller (57:00)
https://blog.playstation.com/2022/01/04/playstation-vr2-and-playstation-vr2-sense-controller-the-next-generation-of-vr-gaming-on-ps5/
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Thank God it’s over.
Games we played this week include:
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (7:20)
Earwax (13:45)
Backbone (17:50)
The Short Games Collection #1 (21:55)
Bloodroots (31:40)
Hot Wheels Unleashed (34:30)
Dandy Ace (37:10)
Lemnis Gate (39:40)
Curse of the Dead Gods (44:00)
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Santa Claus is coming. Are you ready for him?
Games we played this week include:
The Artful Escape (7:00)
Serious Sam 4 (14:01)
Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue (18:15)
Nightmare Creatures (22:45)
A Year of Spring (26:00)
Hot Wheels Unleashed (29:00)
Dodgeball Academia (35:10)
Enter the Gungeon (36:10)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Workers are leaving Ubisoft in droves. (37:30)
https://www.axios.com/ubisoft-assassins-creed-great-resignation-aef86e61-75a8-4446-8ad6-f2c58bd0b730.html
Ubisoft NFT program has not been a hit, but they’re committed. (41:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-20-ubisoft-appears-to-have-sold-a-grand-total-of-15-nfts
https://decrypt.co/88880/after-backlash-ubisoft-calls-gaming-nfts-a-major-change-that-will-take-time
Peter Molyneux, on the other hand, is raking it in. (46:00)
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/peter-molyneuxs-next-game-has-sold-40-million-in-nfts
Bungie having its own bad work conditions moment, HR head resigns position. (51:30)
https://www.ign.com/articles/bungie-report-battle-soul-work-culture-harassment-crunch
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-16-bungies-head-of-hr-steps-down
Chip shortage expected to persist into 2023 (57:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-21-intel-chief-reiterates-global-chip-shortage-will-continue-into-2023
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Ouch!
Games we played this week include:
Solar Ash (7:00)
Firegirl: Hack ‘n Splash Rescue (13:30)
Loop Hero (23:30)
Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon (33:00)
Monster Rancher DX (40:20)
Lawn Mowing Simulator (52:45)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Support the A Better ABK Strike Fund (56:00)
https://www.gofundme.com/f/abk-strike-fund
Activision Blizzard trying to squash unionization effort with promises to do better (58:30)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/12/09/activision-union-strike-fund/
Twitch Boost feature is as useless as expected (1:08:55)
https://kotaku.com/twitchs-pay-to-win-boost-feature-doesnt-actually-help-p-1848216696
Roblox growth and policies can endanger kids, not just exploit them (1:11:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-14-roblox-accused-of-being-unsafe-environment-for-children
Peter Molyneux is also doing a blockchain thing (1:17:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-13-peter-molyneux-is-creating-a-blockchain-business-sim
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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.

Seltzer is nonsense.
Games we played this week include:
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (10:55)
Gunfire Reborn (15:35)
Kill It With Fire (21:50)
Dauntless (23:40)
The Binding of Isaac: Repentance (27:30)
Mindscanners (30:10)
Paradise Lost (37:05)
Space Warlord Organ Simulator (41:10)
Lawn Mowing Simulator (45:35)
Townscaper (46:50)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Former Activision Blizzard employee comes forward in press conference (48:20)
https://kotaku.com/sexually-harassed-activision-blizzard-employee-holds-pr-1848180146
Walkout staged at Raven software following QA layoffs (51:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-06-raven-software-employees-walk-out-following-layoffs-in-the-qa-team
State treasurers getting involved in Activision Blizzard (56:35)
https://www.axios.com/state-treasurers-pressure-activision-over-misconduct-352fe2e6-64d4-4f30-ba7e-39e0e13419de.html
PlayStation exec fired after amateur pedophilia sting (1:00:05)
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/sony-terminates-playstation-exec-who-allegedly-appeared-in-pedophile-sting-video/
Ubisoft acknowledges their handling of workplace abuse has damaged trust in them (1:02:30)
https://www.axios.com/ubisoft-workplace-scandal-anika-grant-interview-aac56bc7-1551-465a-85b8-6e6d7ca36816.html
Ubisoft details first steps toward NFT integration in Ghost Recon Breakpoint (1:09:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-07-ubisoft-quartz-is-an-energy-efficient-nft-platform-for-aaa-games
Voice acting studio OMUK agrees to union contract protecting workers (1:17:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-06-uk-voice-acting-studio-reaches-agreement-with-equity-to-safeguard-voice-actors-working-in-games
Retail release of Halo Infinite unplayable for several hours after release due to online update (1:20:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-08-no-you-cant-play-halo-infinites-campaign-now-even-if-you-have-the-disc
Pokémon Shining Pearl already beaten by speedrunners in 15 minutes (1:22:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-08-pokemon-shining-pearl-finished-in-only-15-minutes
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No, not gamers.
Games we played this week include:
Ender Lillies (14:30)
Death’s Door (19:20)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (24:30)
Gunfire Reborn (33:00)
Warlock of Firetop Mountain (38:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
GTA San Andreas gets remastered with fog to hide how it looks (44:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-30-gta-trilogy-san-andreas-adds-ground-fog-option-to-improve-visuals
Activision Blizzard protest organizer leaves company, decries Kotick on way out (47:30)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-01-activision-blizzard-protest-organiser-leaving-company
Nintendo’s gender equality in management is pretty bad (49:30)
https://kotaku.com/less-than-5-percent-of-managers-at-nintendo-hq-are-wome-1848137143
Twitch to identify ban evaders with machine learning (57:00)
https://safety.twitch.tv/s/safety-news/detail?language=en_US&post=Using-Machine-Learning-to-Curb-Ban-Evasion
Sony patent emerges for mobile phone controller clamshell (1:01:00)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-planning-a-playstation-mobile-controller-patent-suggests/
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Courtesy of Dwight J. Ingle
Games we played this week include:
Binding of Isaac: Repentance (10:35)
Dead Estate (16:50)
Death’s Door (19:00)
Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (23:05)
NERF Legends (26:25)
Bloodrayne Revamped (27:05)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Exiting Activision Blizzard boss Jen Oneal offered equal pay after resigning (31:45)
https://www.ign.com/articles/blizzard-jen-oneal-mike-ybarra-equal-pay-after-resignation
All three console manufacturers distance themselves from Activision Blizzard (35:20)
https://www.fanbyte.com/news/nintendo-issues-internal-response-to-activision-blizzard-reports/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-17/playstation-chief-criticizes-activision-response-to-allegations
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-18/xbox-chief-says-he-s-evaluating-relationship-with-activision
Activision Blizzard employees petition for Kotick’s removal and stage walkout (41:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-19-more-than-1300-activision-blizzard-staff-call-for-bobby-kotick-to-resign
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/11/16/activision-blizzard-kotick-walkout/
Activision Blizzard board backing Kotick, announces “Workplace Responsibility Committee” (44:50)
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/activision-blizzard-doubles-down-on-kotick-defense-in-all-hands-meeting
https://investor.activision.com/news-releases/news-release-details/activision-blizzard-board-directors-continues-build-upon-its
Kotick reported to be willing to step down if unable to quickly address discrimination and harrassment (47:45)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-blizzard-ceo-bobby-kotick-tells-colleagues-he-would-consider-leaving-if-he-cant-quickly-fix-problems-11637533064
Former PlayStation employee alleges Sony fired them for raising discrimination issues (49:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-23-former-playstation-employee-files-lawsuit-alleging-gender-discrimination-and-wrongful-termination
Avengers Spider-Man DLC is just Spider-Man and that’s it (54:55)
https://www.ign.com/articles/avengers-spider-man-dlc-no-story-missions
Chris Pratt’s got a special accent for Mario (58:05)
https://toofab.com/2021/11/22/mario-producer-chris-meledandri-defends-casting-non-italian-chris-pratt/
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer encouraging legal emulation for game preservation (1:01:35)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-18-emulation-should-be-used-to-preserve-older-games-xbox-chief-phil-spencer-suggests
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On the Third Day, A New World Record, Out of the Blue.
Games we played this week include:
Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition (13:30)
Halo Infinite (27:15)
Kill It With Fire (33:20)
Skyrim (40:15)
Shin Megami Tensei V (44:20)
Binding of Isaac: Repentance (48:40)
Dead Estate (49:30)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond (55:45)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bobby Kotick knew about sexual assault years ago (1:00:20)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-videogames-bobby-kotick-sexual-misconduct-allegations-11637075680
Elder Scrolls V confirmed launching exclusively on Xbox/PC (1:12:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-15-xbox-boss-discusses-the-elder-scrolls-6-console-exclusivity
Nintendo acknowledges JoyCon drift (1:12:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-15-doug-bowser-says-nintendo-are-making-continuous-improvements-to-joy-con-controllers
Chip shortages delay Steam Deck (1:14:10)
https://www.pcmag.com/news/valve-delays-steam-deck-launch-by-2-months-due-to-component-shortages
Spider-Man finally coming to Avengers (1:15:45)
https://www.polygon.com/22532264/spider-man-marvels-avengers-dlc-release-date-ps5-ps4
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Have we said something to offend you?
Games we played this week include:
Lost in Random (8:25)
Inscryption (14:15)
Forza Horizon 5 (22:50)
Popeye (31:50)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (38:15)
Dying Light (39:15)
Resident Evil Revelations 1&2 (39:55)
Dorfromantik (41:15)
Binding of Isaac: Repentance (43:00)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Ubisoft staff seek public support for better working conditions with petition (45:30)
https://t.co/dqmQV96FOm
EA wants to make NFT games too (48:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-04-ea-says-nfts-will-be-an-important-part-about-the-future-of-our-industry
Nintendo can’t stop leaking games (58:05)
https://kotaku.com/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-shining-pearl-leak-early-1848012271
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The time has come.
Games we played this week include:
Happy Game (14:05)
Unpacking (18:25)
What the Golf (22:20)
Lady in a Leotard with a Gun (26:00)
Netflix Games on Android (33:50)
Inscryption (38:10)
MARS (41:10)
Head Over Heels (47:50)
Moon (49:10)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Actiblizz commits to some changes that ABK were pushing for (54:00)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/technology/activision-blizzard-diversity-workplace.html
Bobby Kotick takes a PR pay cut (56:25)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-28-activision-blizzard-boss-bobby-kotick-asks-for-huge-pay-cut-until-company-woes-sorted
Valve isn’t allowing NFTs on Steam (59:15)
https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/steam-is-removing-nft-games-from-the-platform-3071694
Ubisoft commits to contribute to global ruin with blockchain games (1:00:20)
https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/01/ubisoft-reveals-plans-to-develop-blockchain-games-and-nfts
Facebook rolling back account login requirement for their headsets (1:01:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-28-facebook-ditching-oculus-branding-as-part-of-company-name-change-to-meta
Paid Twitch Boosts are now in the wild (1:04:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-29-twitch-tests-paid-boost-feature-despite-negative-feedback-from-streamers
Seth Rogan allegedly to star in Donkey Kong spin-off film (1:07:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-03-seth-rogen-donkey-kong-solo-movie-reportedly-in-development
Jen Oneal stepping down from co-lead position at Blizzard after only three months (1:10:30)
https://kotaku.com/blizzard-is-already-losing-its-first-female-studio-co-h-1847985147
Blizzard games are bleeding players (1:11:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-03-as-blizzards-internal-troubles-continue-the-companys-games-continue-to-shed-players
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