Ep. 196 – Itch.io Purges NSFW Games, Sony Sues Tencent, and the Industry Fallout

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 196 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew returns to break down another wild week in gaming. We kick things off with what we've been playing and watching before diving into whether The Outer Worlds 2 is shaping up to be another case of Microsoft marketing misfires. From there, we explore the growing rumors around Sony potentially publishing games on Xbox, followed by our thoughts on Riot’s latest 2XKO update and whether it's too little too late. We also dive into a deep discussion about Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and how it stacks up against other Soulslikes. Additionally, we address the contentious decision by Itch.io to remove NSFW games in response to external pressure from Visa, Mastercard, and Collective Shout. Ending it all with the surprising legal clash between Sony and Tencent over Light of Moritam. This episode’s packed, so don’t miss it.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:54 - Games played and stuff watched15:48 - Is OuterWorlds 2 the next Microsoft Mismanaged Marketing project?29:41 - Is Sony putting its games on Xbox?50:10 - Is the new 2KXO update too little too late?52:38 - How does Wuchang: Fallen Feathers compare to other Soulslikes1:01:48 - Itch.io removing NSFW games due to Mastercard and Visa (Collective Shout)1:13:04 - Sony Suing Tencent over Light of Moritam1:27:05 - OutroDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly episodes! Got thoughts on these topics? Drop them in the comments—we want to hear from you.Support the showYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music