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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 56 MIN

AI Backlash, Billion-Dollar Bets, and Gaming Without Sight S7E9

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This episode dives into one of the most wide-ranging weeks in gaming, from industry shakeups to powerful human stories. We break down how Valve is pushing back against a major lawsuit over loot boxes, framing them as collectible systems rather than gambling, while Nvidia faces intense backlash over its new DLSS 5 AI-driven graphics that many say undermine artistic intent. On the business side, global investment continues to surge as Saudi-backed groups increase their stake in Capcom, signaling long-term shifts in industry ownership, while Sony doubles down on cloud gaming with major updates to the PlayStation Portal. Finally, we spotlight an inspiring story from the esports world, where a blind competitor is redefining what skill looks like in gaming—proving that accessibility and talent go far beyond what’s on screen.0:00 Intro1:19 Updates12:30 'You just got beaten by a blind person': Blind Boise High student excels in esports https://tinyurl.com/8emn65cd 20:32 Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company acquires 5% stake in Capcom https://tinyurl.com/4ddtbny3 25:36 Go Canes26:26 Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5’s generative AI glow-ups https://tinyurl.com/3t246jv5 43:25 PlayStation Portal Update Adds 1080p High Quality Mode and 'Refined Streaming Experience' — Here's What's New https://tinyurl.com/bdzpw2ye 52:16 OutroLEABE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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This episode dives into one of the most wide-ranging weeks in gaming, from industry shakeups to powerful human stories. We break down how Valve is pushing back against a major lawsuit over loot boxes, framing them as collectible systems rather than gambling, while Nvidia faces intense backlash over its new DLSS 5 AI-driven graphics that many say undermine artistic intent. On the business side, global investment continues to surge as Saudi-backed groups increase their stake in Capcom, signaling long-term shifts in industry ownership, while Sony doubles down on cloud gaming with major updates to the PlayStation Portal. Finally, we spotlight an inspiring story from the esports world, where a blind competitor is redefining what skill looks like in gaming—proving that accessibility and talent go far beyond what’s on screen.0:00 Intro1:19 Updates12:30 'You just got beaten by a blind person': Blind Boise High student excels in esports https://tinyurl.com/8emn65cd 20:32 Crown prince of Saudi Arabia's Electronic Gaming Development Company acquires 5% stake in Capcom https://tinyurl.com/4ddtbny3 25:36 Go Canes26:26 Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5’s generative AI glow-ups https://tinyurl.com/3t246jv5 43:25 PlayStation Portal Update Adds 1080p High Quality Mode and 'Refined Streaming Experience' — Here's What's New https://tinyurl.com/bdzpw2ye 52:16 OutroLEABE A LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST                ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music         ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE                          ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER                     ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO                       ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE                       ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST                   ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS           ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC             ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY                      ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER                      ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN                        ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI#podcast JOIN THE DISCORD!  ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6KyleHeath Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjkheathTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/kyleheathTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/MrJkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TIKTOK           ►► https://www.tiktok.com/@madmikewilleatuTWITCH          ►► https://www.twitch.tv/madmikewilleatu/aboutTWITTER        ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatuYOUTUBE       ►► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MoIvzyMDvH_5Ta

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