Congress Calls CEOs: Is Gaming the New Political Football?

Alright, so let's dive into the chaos that is this week’s episode. We’re kicking things off by dishing out some major shade on Borderlands 4, which, surprise surprise, is more of a dumpster fire than a game right now. We’re also taking a moment to chat about Dying Light's latest drop and how I’m pretty sure it’s still downloading while I’m ranting here. Then, hold onto your mousepads, because we’re dissecting Microsoft’s new AI creep—Gaming Copilot—which sounds like it’s trying way too hard to be “helpful” instead of just letting us game in peace. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any wilder, we’re throwing in a spicy convo about how Congress wants to haul in the CEOs of Steam, Discord, and Twitch for some good ol’ fashioned finger-pointing over online radicalization. Spoiler alert: it’s a wild ride full of sarcasm and a healthy dose of reality checks. So, grab your snacks and settle in, 'cause we’re about to spill some serious gaming tea!Takeaways: Dying Light's latest update is dropping soon, and I can't wait to dive into it, even if my download speed is slower than a turtle on sedatives. Borderlands 4 is getting roasted for being about as optimized as a brick; seriously, why can't developers get their act together these days? Microsoft's Gaming Copilot is creeping into our lives like that one friend who overstays their welcome; some features could be useful, but do we really need an AI gaming coach? Steam is killing support for Windows 10 32-bit, and honestly, if you're still on that, what rock have you been living under for the past decade? No Man's Sky is getting a new patch that makes ship customization easier, which is a huge deal because nobody wants to spend an eternity painting their spaceship one-sided at a time. Congress is dragging in big tech CEOs to talk about online radicalization, and I'm just here wondering if they realize most of us just want to game without the drama. Companies mentioned in this episode: Gearbox Steam Microsoft Corsair No Man's Sky Borderlands Discord Reddit Twitch Valve Merch/Website/Social Links:FacebookInstagramThreadsWebsiteMerchTikTok YouTubeRumbleSubscribe to the podcast!