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Nov 4, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Podquisition 358: Moral High Ground
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) --- 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 --- 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.
Oct 28, 2021 · 57 min
Podquisition 357: Spook Central
The horror is real (and somewhat itchy). Games we played this week include: Nuclear Blaze (3:15) Inscryption (7:30) Guardians of the Galaxy (13:20) Zombies Ate My Neighbors! (22:30) The Wine (26:30) Legend of the Mystical Ninja (29:30) Hentai vs Evil (31:00) Crysis 2 (32:30) --- News things talked about in this episode: Resident Evil VR doesn’t account for people with boobs (34:00) https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/qd8zbf/chest_items_a_practice_in_boob_punch/ Judge in sexual harassment lawsuit against Activision Blizzard denies move to pause proceedings (37:30) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-25-judge-rejects-activision-blizzards-attempt-to-pause-california-sexual-harassment-lawsuit Activision Blizzard skipping Blizzconline, conveniently avoiding uncomfortable questions (39.15) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-26-next-years-blizzconline-on-pause-as-activision-blizzard-looks-to-reimagine-event Warner Bros reportedly working on crossover fighter(40:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-25-smash-bros-style-warner-bros-crossover-platform-fighter-reportedly-in-the-works Overwatch's McCree no longer named after serial abuser (41:10) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-22-overwatchs-mccree-will-be-renamed-cole-cassidy-next-week Sony patents function allowing stream viewers to boot players from games (44:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-21-sony-granted-patent-for-spectators-to-pay-to-remove-players-from-games Notorious Games, new studio formed by former Blizzard staff announced (45:30) https://venturebeat.com/2021/10/25/notorious-studios-breaks-free-from-world-of-warcraft-to-build-its-own-worlds/ Eidos properly credits former trans employee for their contribution (52:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-26-trans-dev-has-new-name-credited-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy --- 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.
Oct 21, 2021 · 1 hr 33 min
Podquisition 356: The Moon Goddess Strikes Back
Can we interest you in a chalice? Games we played this week include: The Good Life (12:45) Back 4 Blood (19:30) World War Z Aftermath (21:35) Lego City Underground (24:15) Tanuki Sunset (32:40) Dusk (43:20) Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (46:15) Nuclear Blaze (52:20) --- News things talked about in this episode: Twitch addresses contents of their massive leak (58:10) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-07-twitch-confirms-data-exposed-in-major-leak Twitch also had a do not ban list (1:00:00) https://kotaku.com/report-yes-twitch-once-had-a-do-not-ban-list-1847884492 Mercury Steam not crediting former staff for work on Metroid Dread (1:03:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-14-mercurysteam-responds-to-complaints-some-metroid-dread-devs-were-left-out-of-credits FIFA 22 pitch line feature causing issues for visually impaired players (1:08:30) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-19-fifa-22s-customisable-pitch-lines-are-causing-an-accessibility-problem More than 20 Activision Blizzard staff have now "exited" company since sexual harassment lawsuit became public (1:09:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-20-more-than-20-activision-blizzard-staff-have-now-exited-company-since-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-became-public New Animal Crossing DLC causes confusion regarding Nintendo online subscription (1:13:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-13-animal-crossing-new-horizons-gets-final-big-free-update-in-november Valve working on a ratings system for Steam Deck so folks will know before purchase if a game will run okay or not (1:24:30) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-18-valve-reviewing-entire-steam-catalogue-for-new-steam-deck-compatibility-ratings-system --- 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.
Oct 14, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Podquisition 355: You’re Toast!
Yes, you, specifically. Games we played this week include: Rallyallyally (5:45) Morse (8:05) Neuronet: Mendax Proxy (9:45) Back 4 Blood (11:50) Paper Trail (16:00) D*Fuzed (17:50) You Suck at Parking (19:55) Fantasian (23:45) Grindstone (26:40) Metroid Dread (31:50) --- News things talked about in this episode: EA exec confronted regarding loot boxes in FIFA interview, uses weasel words. (43:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/amp/2021-10-05-the-big-interview-ea-fifa-and-loot-boxes Twitch leak exposes years-long security flaws (46:45) https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/7/22714160/twitch-hack-security-data-breach-problems Microsoft investigating alternate approaches to “right to repair” (49:30) https://www.vg247.com/microsoft-xbox-right-to-repair-consoles Conflict over Activision EEOC settlement could destroy California labor lawsuit (54:30) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-latest-activision-blizzard-legal-twist-sees-californias-recent-usd18m-objection-questioned Ubisoft employees raise concerns “role model” evaluation will suppress dissent (1:02:00) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-10-12-ubisoft-employees-call-for-removal-of-role-model-evaluation-goal-over-concerns-of-misuse Epic cops to ripping off Among Us, imply future collaboration https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-epic-games-now-credits-among-us-innersloth-as-inspiration-for-fortnites-imposters-mode Paradox staff speak out about culture of silence protecting abusive executives (1:08:25) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-12-paradox-staff-slam-culture-of-silence-which-let-man-with-reputation-for-harassment-continue-in-role-for-years Eidos Montreal instituting a four-day work week (1:11:55) https://www.businessinsider.com/4-day-work-week-workweek-hours-salary-eidos-montreal-2021-10 --- 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.
Oct 7, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
Podquisition 354: Leprechaun Lore
Gold provides many powers. Games we played this week include: Flynn: Son of Crimson (6:45) Nightmare on Elm St (9:05) Nier Reincarnation (13:30) Unsighted (18:10) ZombieRollerz (27:45) Missing Orpheus (30:00) Monster Train (32:10) Mighty Goose (37:20) Alan Wake Remastered (39:45) Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz (42:25) --- News things talked about in this episode: Twitch testing paid boost feature (44:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-04-twitch-testing-new-paid-boost-feature Twitch source code leaked online (48:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-06-twitch-source-code-leaked-by-anonymous-hacker Sony adds game trials to PS5, starting when download begins (1:00:30) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-02-sony-adds-game-trials-feature-to-ps5 Sony buys Bluepoint, will shift studio focus to new products (1:01:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-30-sony-buys-demons-souls-remake-developer-bluepoint-games Bloomberg reports on 4K Switch dev kits, Nintendo denies, then a patent appears (1:02:30) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-29/nintendo-switch-4k-developers-make-games-for-nonexistent-console https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-30-nintendo-issues-denial-on-new-4k-nintendo-switch-report https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/nintendo-patent-details-an-ai-that-could-upscale-console-resolution-3060571 Xbox adding system-level accessibility options and clearer labeling for products (1:05:20) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-01-microsoft-unveils-host-of-new-accessibility-features-for-xbox --- 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.
Sep 30, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
Podquisition 353: Lonely and Horny
But what else is new? Games we played this week include: Kena: Bridge of Spirits (6:40) Flynn: Son of Crimson (8:40) Deltarune (10:00) Deathloop (20:00) Dandy Ace (24:00) Eastward (33:15) Skatebird (37:00) Toem (39:20) --- News things talked about in this episode: Activision quickly settles federal labor lawsuit, denies wrongdoing again (41:10) https://twitter.com/Kellen_Browning/status/1442635053469556745?s=20 https://twitter.com/Kellen_Browning/status/1442670747487408134?s=20 Netflix buys Oxenfree developer to make Netflix games (45:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-29-netflix-acquires-oxenfree-developer-night-school-studio Illumination’s Mario Bros movie gets cast (48:40) https://variety.com/2021/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-cast-chris-pratt-1235072946/ Twitch reportedly working on features to prevent hate raids (58:30) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-27-twitch-reporting-launching-new-security-tools-to-combat-hate-raiding Twitch partnering with Warner Music to bring acts to the platform (1:01:00) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/warner-music-group-and-twitch-announce-first-of-its-kind-partnership-301385629.html PS4 now won't die completely when it's battery dies and stop playing games (1:04:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-23-sony-has-quietly-fixed-playstation-4s-dead-battery-issue --- 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.
Sep 23, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
Podquisition 352: Fantacast
What could these mystery flavors be? Games we played this week include: Kena: Bridge of Spirits (19:10) Flynn: Son of Crimson (23:55) Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls (26:20) Zen Pinball (31:00) Skatebird (34:00) Wasted (40:05) Deltarune (44:40) Croc (48:50) --- News things talked about in this episode: Bugsnax / Octodad developer moves all staff to four day work week (49:20) https://www.axios.com/bugsnax-developer-four-day-workweeks-9dbea139-cda0-4c93-83ca-d921e3eecd7b.html Judgment delivered in Epic v Apple suit (51:20) https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2021/9/10/22662320/epic-apple-ruling-injunction-judge-court-app-store https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1437129077111074824 Twitch brings suit against hate raid coordinators despite knowing little about them (53:10) https://kotaku.com/twitch-sues-hate-raid-organizers-1847653161 Former Tripwire CEO does swift rebrand after resigning in disgrace (58:00) https://twitter.com/Gameonysus/status/1436805531633475584 Konami wants you to preorder a lootbox for £33 (1:02:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-16-konami-selling-a-gbp33-efootball-premium-player-pack-you-cant-use-until-november Bobby Kotick subpoenaed as part of SEC investigation into ActiBlizz (1:03:25) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-21-activision-boss-bobby-kotick-subpoenaed-as-multiple-agencies-seek-truth-on-harassment-allegations --- 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.
Sep 16, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
Podquisition 351: Polyquisition
Love is in the air (and on all the surfaces) --- Go check out Laura’s wife Jane at twitch.tv/janeiac or support her at patreon.com/StonedMonkeyRadio The links to her Twitter and Facebook, as well as all her work, including Podcasts, Livestreams, YouTube, Soundcloud, Spotify, Blog posts, T shirts with a spookkake ghost and more can be found at streamerlinks.com/Janeiac 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.
Sep 9, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Podquisition 350: Dolla Dolla Bills
Chase that paper. Games we played this week include: Totally legal games (9:00) Encased (21:25) House of Ashes Demo (24:10) Apocalypse (31:15) Wasteland Golf Club (36:45) Life is Strange: True Colours (43:10) The Medium (48:20) No More Heroes 3 (49:45) --- News things talked about in this episode: Tripwire CEO steps down after expressing support for Texas abortion ban (51:55) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-06-developers-distance-themselves-from-publisher-tripwire-after-boss-says-hes-proud-draconian-texas-anti-abortion-law-allowed-to-stand https://www.tripwireinteractive.com/#/news/tripwire-appoints-new-interim-ceo-alan-wilson Paradox Interactive employees allege mistreatment in survey (59:15) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-09-06-employee-survey-at-paradox-interactive-alleges-gender-discrimination-and-mistreatment Sony backpedals on PS5 upgrade fee for Horizon Forbidden West, but such fees are the future (1:01:15) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-05-sony-u-turns-on-controversial-horizon-forbidden-west-ps4-to-ps5-upgrade-policy-following-backlash Cloud Imperium warned by UK regulators to clarify to customers that in-game ships don’t exist yet. (1:03:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-08-advertising-standards-tells-star-citizen-dev-to-make-it-clear-for-sale-concept-ships-dont-exist-in-game-yet Ubisoft’s replacement CCO is another white french dude (1:08:55) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-08-ubisoft-finally-names-replacement-for-disgraced-chief-creative-officer New Pokémon Oreo cookies come at a time when Nabisco workers are on strike (1:11:30) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/24/business/nabisco-workers-strike.html --- 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.
Sep 3, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Podquisition 349: Well-Rested and Refreshed
Oh, you’ve got a new podcast to listen to? Must be fucking nice. Games we played this week include: Psychonauts 2 (6:00) Rustler (15:00) No More Heroes 3 (22:10) Aliens: Fireteam Elite (30:45) Lake (32:25) --- News things talked about in this episode: Unity employees are concerned about the company’s defense department contract work (34.15) https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3d4jy/unity-workers-question-company-ethics-as-it-expands-from-video-games-to-war EA exec claims toxic environments are ‘inevitable’ in large publishers (44:15) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-exec-says-toxic-environments-are-inevitable-inside-large-publishers-but-you-have-to-take-action/ CD Projekt Red hires CyberPunk 2077 modders (47:55) https://kotaku.com/kickass-cyberpunk-2077-modders-become-cd-projekt-red-de-1847590961 Apple will now let alternate payment systems be offered, but not through the App Store (49:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-27-apple-settles-lawsuit-to-let-developers-email-users-about-alternative-payment-options Steam refunds system abuse is hurting developers of short indie games (53:25) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-27-steams-two-hour-refund-policy-leads-to-indie-developer-quitting-game-development Epic hosts Martin Luther King Jr. experience in Fortnite, predictably unprepared for users (56:45) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-08-31-fortnite-disables-emotes-in-martin-luther-king-jr-tribute Activision responds to shredding claims, says they kept the important stuff, honest (59:15) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-25-state-of-california-alleges-activision-blizzard-hr-shredded-documents Wata co-founder accused of selling graded games online from personal collection (1:00:35) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-01-wata-co-founder-accused-of-breaking-companys-rules-on-selling-graded-stock --- 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.
Aug 26, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
Podquisition 348: Educated in the Arts
We are cultured, worldly sophisticates. Games we played this week include: Road 96 (9:30) The Ascent (14:30) Aliens: Fireteam Elite (17:20) Twelve Minutes (23:55) Psychonauts 2 (29:25) Train Simulator (37:50) --- News things talked about in this episode: Roblox exploits child labor for profit (39:15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXlauRB1EQ State of California expands suit, claims Activision may have destroyed evidence of abuse (44:30) https://www.axios.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-temporary-workers-4a8fa284-a003-4c56-819c-43c7c2d3f3ca.html Electronic Arts is releasing patents on accessibility features (49:20) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-08-23-ea-shares-five-innovations-via-accessibility-patent-pledge-wants-other-devs-to-do-the-same The market for retro games might be as full of fraud as every speculative market that came before. (53:25) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/report-alleges-auction-and-grading-fraud-is-behind-recent-surge-in-retro-game-prices/ Twitch’s tags are being used to engage in coordinated hate raids on minority streamers. (59:20) https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2021/08/25/twitch-hate-raids-streamers-discord-cybersecurity/ --- 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.
Aug 19, 2021 · 1 hr 3 min
Podquisition 347: Shrimp Are Perfect
But disrespect the Moon Goddess at your peril. Games we played this week include: Road 96 (6:20) The Ascent (12:15) Boyfriend Dungeon (19:40) Back 4 Blood beta (26:15) Button City (30:25) Dodgeball Academia (33:00) Vampyr (36:15) Garden Story (37:10) Fortnite: Impostors (42:10) --- News things talked about in this episode: Among Us devs speak out about Fortnite's controversial Impostors mode (45:15) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-18-among-us-devs-speak-out-about-fortnites-controversial-impostors-mode Riot misled staff about their right to speak out on harassment and discrimination, California says (49:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-17-riot-misled-staff-about-their-right-to-speak-out-about-harassment-and-discrimination-state-of-california-says Activision Blizzard accused of routinely deadnaming trans staff (43:05) https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/08/13/activision-blizzard-trans-deadnamed/ Watchdog launches investigation into Ubisoft Singapore over alleged unfairness and sexual harassment (56:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-17-watchdog-launches-investigation-into-skull-and-bones-dev-ubisoft-singapore-over-alleged-unfairness-and-sexual-harassment -- 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.
Aug 12, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Podquisition 346: You’ve Got Questions
A week of listener questions because we love you. -- 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.
Aug 5, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Podquisition 345: Give Us A Boost, Would Ya?
But for God’s sake, wash your filthy hands. Games we played this week include: The Great Ragtime Show (8:35) Cooking Mama Cookstar (16:45) The Evil Within 2 (23:30) Train Simulator (30:10) Castle Crashers (32:50) Samurai Warriors 5 (34:55) Neo: The World Ends With You (41:30) News things talked about in this episode: More Activision/Blizzard, More Problems (37:30) https://www.vice.com/amp/en/article/7kvm8g/activision-it-worker-secretly-filmed-colleagues-in-office-bathroom https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-31-more-activision-blizzard-allegations-emerge-as-former-dev-calls-for-industry-unionisation https://kotaku.com/activistion-blizzard-faces-second-lawsuit-over-first-la-1847415904 https://kotaku.com/blizzard-president-j-allen-brack-is-stepping-down-1847412696 https://kotaku.com/what-really-happened-at-that-blizzcon-panel-according-1847408469 But we haven’t forgotten about Ubisoft (53:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-28-ubisoft-employees-sign-open-letter-slamming-managements-empty-promises-following-last-years-toxic-work-culture-allegations Maybe unions are a good idea? (56:25) https://www.wowhead.com/news/employees-form-abk-workers-alliance-send-new-letter-to-kotick-and-activision-323658 -- 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.
Jul 29, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Podquisition 344: We Demand Applause
Because apparently that’s a thing that just works. Games we played this week include: Pure Maiden Captures Uncle (0:30) Pokémon Unite (10:45) Mini Motorways (16:30) Microsoft Flight Sim (19:20) Samurai Warriors 5 (21:50) Spelunky 2 (31:30) Cooking Mama Cookstar (32:05) Silent Hill (35:30) News things talked about in this episode: California files suit against Activision for discrimination (37:30) https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/activision-blizzard-sued-by-california-over-frat-boy-culture https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-26/activision-blizzard-staff-sign-petition-supporting-labor-lawsuit https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-28-activision-blizzard-boss-bobby-kotick-tells-staff-companys-initial-response-to-discrimination-lawsuit-was-tone-deaf -- 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.
Jul 22, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Podquisition 343: Checking In
We 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) Pairanormal (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 -- 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.
Jul 15, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
Podquisition 342: The Gays Can Do Whatever They Want
Rules are rules. Games we played this week include: Mundaun (12:30) SNKRX (17:20) Myst: VR Edition (21:40) Scarlet Nexus (25:00) Rising Hell (33:30) There is No Game: Wrong Dimension (37:50) News things talked about in this episode: Resident Evil Village PC port performance issues linked to DRM (8:10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXZGCwAJpbM Ubisoft is concerned they might have problems hiring and keeping talent (38:55) https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/384905/Ubisoft_worried_inappropriate_behavior_could_hurt_staff_hiring_and_retention.php Tencent gets patent on digital goods inheritance (45:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-14-tencent-obtains-patent-for-digital-asset-inheritance Microsoft adds spending limit controls for child accounts (51:35) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-14-xbox-app-now-lets-you-set-spending-limits-for-child-accounts Kojima doesn’t like the “Director’s Cut” subtitle for Death Stranding (54:25) https://twitter.com/HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN/status/1414442497401524224 Bloober Team dances around Silent Hill rumors (57:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-11-bloober-team-says-silent-hill-leak-is-based-on-outdated-or-incomplete-information -- 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.
Jul 8, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Podquisition 341: Professional Unwrappers
If we go missing, check under the piles of Skeleton Warriors cards. Games we played this week include: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus (11:20) Fury Unleashed (19:40) Rising Hell (22:15) Scarlet Nexus (25:20) Terminator Resistance (34:20) News things talked about in this episode: Ubisoft making live service Assassin’s Creed, installs alleged abusers to run project (38:55) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-07/assassin-s-creed-infinity-to-offer-live-online-game-service Switch revision announced without rumored 4K upscaling (47:35) https://www.thegamer.com/switch-oled-model-dock/ More reports from indie developers on challenges of working with Sony (56:05) https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/07/report_how_playstation_is_failing_indie_developers Tencent deploying facial recognition to limit unsupervised children’s game time in China (59:45) https://uk.pcmag.com/games/134366/tencent-will-use-facial-recognition-in-china-to-prevent-late-night-gaming-sessions -- 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.
Jul 1, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Podquisition 340: Let’s Get Physical
Yes, the pinball thing is still very much a thing. Games we played this week include: Doki Doki Literature Club Plus (6:10) Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (12:50) Chicory (16:00) Fury Unleashed (21:40) FF7 Remake (27:20) Neo: The World Ends With You (33:20) Skul: The Hero Slayer (38:00) Mario Golf Super Rush (45:40) Going Under (48:55) Monster Hunter Stories 2 (51:40) Sky: Children of the Light (52:35) Life in the Crow House with Jonathan (1:08:00) (https://dtersegno.itch.io/life-in-the-crow-house) News things talked about in this episode: Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 military simulation event did a bit of a racism (57:00) https://www.thegamer.com/sniper-ghost-warrior-contracts-2-press-event-military-training-experience-arab-middle-east/ https://twitter.com/CIGamesOfficial/status/1408023427664027653 Indie publisher bemoans fees and process allegedly imposed by PS Store (1:01:35) https://www.thegamer.com/sony-charging-devs-200k-placement-PlayStation-store/ Chris Avellone suing 100+ people who claimed knowledge of his misconduct (1:04:25) https://www.thegamer.com/chris-avellone-slapp-lawsuit-sexual-misconduct/ -- 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.
Jun 30, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
The Spin-Off Doctors: Mortal Kombat (2021)
Get over here and listen to this nonsense!