033 - Layoffs

In this episode, we navigate a spectrum of hot gaming and broader tech industry topics. We kickstart with a look into Naughty Dog and Epic Games' workforce cutback and its ripple effects on Bandcamp. The chatter transitions to PlayStation Portal's pre-order spree and the speculated Monster Hunter title for Nintendo Switch 2. We also touch on the unsettling bug in Pokémon Scarlet, Violet’s recent update, and Team17's restructuring. The discourse extends to Capcom's contemplation on a game price hike due to escalating development costs. We also delve into Fortnite's controversial 'Share The Wealth' emote, the changing guard at Sony with Jim Ryan's exit, and Glen Schofield's departure post-The Callisto Protocol. The discussion takes a legal twist with the mysterious case of Trump's lawyer's choice of Laptop in a New York fraud trial. In a blend of art and gaming, we explore the exquisite Van Gogh Museum and Pokémon card collaboration and the following scalping saga. Join us for an exhilarating discussion as we dissect the undercurrents shaping the gaming realm and beyond, unveiling the narratives that matter. --- You can follow Unskippable Dialogue on Discord - https://discord.com/invite/jcFYfYanfN Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gaming/unskippabledialogue Instagram - http://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unskippabledialogue Twitter - http://twitter.com/unskippabled YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVsebbkRmed54NK2IGXkMog UD is a weekly Irish gaming podcast serving up honest game reviews, deep dives, retro throwbacks, and sharp commentary on the world of gaming. Follow us: Ig – https://instagram.com/unskippabledialogue X – https://twitter.com/unskippabled TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@unskippabledialogue YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@UnskippableDialogue Sign up at https://www.unskippabledialogue.com for updates, giveaways, and exclusive content. Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.