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On our 96th episode, we discussed the following topicsGTA 6 Developer Rockstar Reportedly Hacked, Data Being RansomedFilming has wrapped on The Legend of Zelda (UPDATE) | GoNintendoShuhei Yoshida Shares Why Releasing First-Party Games On PC Day One Is A Bad Strategy For PlayStationMicrosoft is considering doing a customizable Xbox Game Pass subscription - IG NewsWindrose sells 1 million copies in less than a week, and as the open-world pirate game passes 220,000 concurrent Steam players, devs say the support is "absolutely astonishing" | GamesRadar+NZXT to cough up $3.45 million over 'predatory' Flex PC rental scheme in RICO class-action settlement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 95th episode, we discussed the following topics:Checking In On ‘Marathon’ A Month After LaunchOff the Grid maker and Game Informer owner Gunzilla Games accused of missing staff salary payments | GamesIndustry.bizPokemon Go champion stripped of title for celebrating his win - DexertoBeat ’em up pioneer and Double Dragon creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto has died at 64 | VGCPlayStation hunting for "biggest fans" so it can scan their faces and put them in games | Eurogamer.netBuild a Rocket Boy CEO responds to end of publishing agreement with IOI Partners | GamesIndustry.biz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 94th episode, we talked about the following subject:Sony Removes Over 1,000 Low-Quality Games From PlayStation StoreRockstar Games Illegally Underpaid Staff at GTA 6 Studio, UK Government Confirms - RockstarINTELFortnite Maker Epic Games Cuts About 1,000 Jobs Across Company - Bloomberghttps://www.reddit.com/r/ItsAllAboutGames/s/8yWuU0pMFXUS patent office revokes Nintendo’s patent on summoning characters to make them battle | VGCDisney could be interested in buying Fortnite maker Epic Games, but not everyone's on board with the idea | Eurogamer.netKingdom Come Deliverance 2 Dev Is Reportedly Developing The $100 Million Lord Of The Rings Game Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 93rd episode, we talked about the following topics:Sony Shuts Down Video-Game Studio BluepointFormer Xbox President's direction reportedly "offended" employeesHuman brain cells on a chip learned to play Doom in a week | New ScientistVideo game PEGI age-ratings are changing in Europe and it's probably not good news for EA Sports FC | Eurogamer.netEA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch - IGNValve argues loot boxes "widely used, not just in video games but in the tangible world" as it expresses 'disappointment' over New York state lawsuit | Eurogamer.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 92nd episode, we discussed the following topics:DRAM prices expected to nearly double in Q1 • The RegisterBaldur's Gate is getting an HBO TV series set after Baldur's Gate 3 | TechSpotMindsEye Boss Legally Threatens YouTuber After Epstein VideoIndie game film adaptation Iron Lung earns $21.5 million on opening weekend | GamesIndustry.bizArc Raiders Dev Says It's Being Hit By Coordinated DDoS Attacks - GameSpotCall of Duty' Microtransactions Surge Followed Jeffrey Epstein Advice to CEO | IBTimes UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 91st episode, we talked about the following subjectWhy is Valve’s Steam facing a $900 million UK lawsuit over anti-competitive practices?One-Third of U.S. Video Game Industry Workers Were Laid Off Over the Last Two Years, GDC Study RevealsUbisoft unions in France call for international strikeCD Projekt issues DMCA notice against Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod | GamesIndustry.bizhttps://www.gamescensor.com/hideki-konno-leaves-nintendo-mario-kart-yoshis-island/Roblox releases statement after player confirmed missing - DexertoMore than 50% of game developers say generative AI is harming the industry, the highest level to date | TechSpotUnited Video Games union writes to US Fed in protest of Saudi EA acquisition, attaching public petition | Eurogamer.netFable Gameplay Teaser - Xbox Developer Direct 2026Forza Horizon 6 - Gameplay Teaser Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 90th episode, we talked about the following topics:Paramount Escalates WBD Fight, Sues Over Netflix Deal and Aims to Install Friendly Directors at Warner Shareholder MeetingRyan Hurst Cast As Kratos In Prime Video’s 'God of War'Meta is closing down three VR studios as part of its metaverse cuts | The VergeFirst Look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Amazon's Tomb Raider TV Series - IGNThe Future of New World: What to Expect - News | Official New World: Aeternum WebsiteUbisoft hits The Division and Avatar studio, Massive Entertainment, with layoffs | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 89th episode, we return to discuss the following topics:Disgraced Thai e-sports queen denies cheating but faces lifetime banReport: GameStop closing hundreds of stores in the United States | GamesIndustry.bizCWA Canada says it will "pursue every legal recourse" to protect unionised Ubisoft Halifax workers | GamesIndustry.bizHochul targets Roblox, kid-focused platforms in renewed push for online child safety | News, Sports, Jobs - Adirondack Daily EnterpriseRainbow Six Siege Has Been Hacked Again, And Players Are Reportedly Getting 67-Day BansNew games performed really well on Steam last year, shaking the dominance of the same old live service games | Eurogamer.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 88th episode, we discussed the following topics:PS5 reigns supreme over Black Friday, accounting for a staggering 62% of all console sales | Eurogamer.netSteam Deck LCD production is ending — Valve's budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is goneVideo Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995 - IGNThe first post-EA FIFA soccer sim will be a Netflix Games exclusiveThe Game Awards 2025: Complete list of winners as Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year and sets a new record for awards won | VGCThe Game Awards 2025 – All the Announcements and Trailers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 87th episode, we discussed the following topics:Epic's Sweeney says platforms should stop tagging games made with AI | GamesIndustry.bizXbox Cloud Gaming Expands to More Countries, Is Increasingly Popular Among Game Pass UsersRockstar insider reveals Discord messages that reportedly caused mass firing - DexertoEXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Set To Explore Ancient RomeSaudi Arabia's public investment fund to own almost all of EA under buyout plan, report says - Los Angeles TimesSupreme Court hears billion-dollar battle over online piracy - ABC NewsIt’s Official: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 BillionDisney Working On A "Groundbreaking Game Experience" For Star Wars - GameSpotiam8bit is suing Skybound Game Studios alleging fraud and theft of designs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 86th episode we discussed the following topics:Krafton launches voluntary resignation program for employees as it transforms into an “AI first company” - AUTOMATON WESTBlack Ops 7 Is The Worst User-Reviewed Call Of Duty, Dropping Below Modern Warfare 3Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton allegedly looked to ChatGPT to figure out how to not pay that $250 million bonus | Rock Paper ShotgunBattlefield 6 Just Had the Best Month of Sales in the U.S. of Any Game in the Last Three Years - IGNElon [Musk] truly would be the best owner of any game company,' claims former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick with a completely straight face | PC GamerUpdate: Tencent completes €1.16 billion investment in Ubisoft subsidiary"They didn’t plan ahead at all": Leaker says Xbox Series prices may increase again due to severe RAM shortages, with Microsoft reportedly telling partners the impact is coming "very, very soon"F1 26 to be skipped in favor of a paid expansion for F1 25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 85th episode, we discussed the following video game news:Nintendo says it plans a ‘consistent release’ of new films following the Super Mario Galaxy and Zelda movies | VGCProtests erupt at Rockstar Games offices accusing GTA 6 developers of “Union Busting” - DexertoGTA 6' Release Delayed to November 2026Square Enix announces mass layoffs as "restructuring" plan pulls development from "overseas" | GamesIndustry.bizBorderlands 4 Came In Below Take-Two's Sales Expectations - GameSpotSquare Enix Confirms Multiplatform Strategy Is Paying Off As HD Games Segment Returns To ProfitabilityMarvel Games says it’ll continue to work with Spider-Man and Wolverine studio Insomniac ‘for many years to come’ | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 84th episode, we discussed the following topics:EA's AI Game Development Tools Are Apparently So Bad That It's Costing More Money To Fix Their MistakesYouTube's strengthened approach to online gambling and graphic violence in gamingAfter Massive Layoffs, Amazon Studios Announces That New World Won't Be Getting New Content AnymoreRockstar accused of "ruthless" firing ahead of GTA 6, cutting over 30 employees tied to dev union: Take-Two claims "gross misconduct," labor group says "we won't back down"After 22 games over 22 years, the live-action Call of Duty movie is finally moving forward with Deepwater Horizon director and Yellowstone creator at the helmIOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year deal to host Esports Olympics - ESPNXbox console revenue fell 30 percent year-over-year this summerMicrosoft’s CEO agrees Xbox’s competition isn’t other gaming platforms, it’s TikTok | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 83rd episode, we discussed the following topics:Massive Pokemon leak purportedly covers next-gen games, scrapped ideas, and morePS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim | VGCCS2 skin update ‘rug pulls’ collectors as $1 billion wiped from market cap - DexertoReleases - Remedy InvestorsWarner Bros. Discovery puts itself up for saleMajor AWS outage took down Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat, and moreGrand Theft Auto made him a legend. His latest game was a disasterFootball Manager and FIFA sign multi-year partnership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 82nd episode, we discussed the following topics:Doug Bowser to Retire as Nintendo of America President, Devon Pritchard Named SuccessorVideogame Giant Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private$2.6 Million Kickstarter Cozy Game Wipes Its Websites, Ghosts Its BackersThe ROG Xbox Ally X priced at $1,000 and available to preorder in October, making it officially the most expensive 'Xbox' ever | PC GamerVideo gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billionXbox Game Pass Ultimate gets $10 price increase | ShacknewsXbox Game Pass Will Receive Major Changes To Pricing/Tiers, Cheap Tier With Ads Rumored For 2026Microsoft reportedly estimated that Game Pass led to $300 million in lost sales of Black Ops 6, with 82% of copies sold being on the Game Pass-less PlayStation 5 | PC GamerAs Microsoft lays off thousands and jacks up Game Pass prices, former FTC chair says I told you so: The Activision-Blizzard buyout is 'harming both gamers and developers'More than 60% of US game players only buy two games or fewer per year, survey finds | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 81st episode, we discussed the following topics:Borderlands 4 is a premium game made for premium gamers' is Randy Pitchford's tone deaf retort to the performance backlash: 'If you're trying to drive a monster truck with a leaf blower's motor, you're going to be disappointed'Nintendo argues mods don't count as proper games as Pokémon v. Palworld lawsuit continues | Eurogamer.netThe Subnautica 2 lawsuit is getting even messier, with Krafton doing a massive U-turn, confusing both the ousted founders' lawyer and the judge: 'This is a little bit bewildering' | PC GamerMicrosoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles in the US again | The VergeA casting call for the Mass Effect TV show is out there, and if you're 'A young Colin Farrell-type male', then do I have great news for you | PC GamerRumour: Kratos to Wield 'Egyptian Sword' in God of War's Next Main Game | Push SquareTencent responds to Sony lawsuit against "slavish" Horizon clone, stating its claims of originality are "startling" | Eurogamer.netUbisoft Staff Reportedly Raised Concerns About Saudi Arabia Deal for Assassin's Creed Mirage DLC, as Company Insists it Maintains Creative Control - IGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 80th episode, we discussed the following topics:Last week, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company received a U.S. patent on summoning a character and letting it fight another – games frayBorderlands 4 Launches To Mostly Negative Steam Reviews Over Performance Issues And CrashingThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Title AnnouncementUbisoft confirms Far Cry will ‘more predominantly push multiplayer’ in future | VGCLara Croft Voice Actor Sues Aspyr Media For Using AI To Clone Her Lines In Tomb Raider 4 - 6 RemasteredFormer BioWare producer says a lot of Anthem's problems "come from a misunderstanding about multiplayer games," which the Mass Effect leadership team weren't equipped to deal withRoblox ‘Saddened’ Amid Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Suicide: ‘Tragic, Unimaginable Loss’Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - Release Date Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 79th episode, we discussed the following topics:‘Call of Duty’ Coming to Theaters as Paramount, Activision Strike Major Film Deal"Legality Is Not The Defining Factor": Steam Censorship Campaign Details It Seeks Removal Of Games Whether Legal Or NotSaudi Arabia Now Co-Owns Biggest Street Fighter Tournament Of The YearHollow Knight: Silksong's Launch Just Crashed Steam | GameLusterCircana Data Shows Fewer Young Adults Are Purchasing Video Game Consoles - SalesWork to Improve the Disastrous MindsEye Continues, With Build a Rocket Boy Releasing Hefty Update 4 - IGNNintendo wins $2 Million settlement against a modder007: First Light TrailerConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 78th episode, we discussed the following topics:Gaming Market Report: Aream & Co Q2 2025 | GAM3S.GGWuchang: Fallen Feathers Has Made Certain Bosses And NPCs Unkillable Following Backlash In ChinaNSFW content row continues as Valve confirms PayPal no longer supports Steam purchases in some regions | GamesIndustry.bizRumor: Chris Hansen Is Planning a Documentary on RobloxSony Closes All Operations in Russia After 18 Years, Ending PlayStation, Music, and Film Presence — UNITED24 MediaLouisiana sues Roblox for allegedly choosing "profits over child safety", claiming "it's basically open season for sex predators on this app" | Eurogamer.netStarbreeze appoints former EA exec Jonas Skantz as Payday's general manager | GamesIndustry.bizhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8B89MssneUConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 77th episode, we talked about the following subject:Digital Foundry goes independent | GamesIndustry.bizAfter Sony’s 'Horizon' Knock-Off Lawsuit Against Tencent, Light of Motiram Dev Scrubs Store Page, Changing Game Description, Images, and Key ArtAfter Concord's flop, Sony admits its live-service plan 'is not entirely going smoothly' but says it will continue and learn from its mistakes | TechRadarGen Z Is Cutting Back On Video Game Purchases. Like, Really Cutting BackZach Cregger Says His ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Exists ‘Outside’ of the Original Characters Because Fans ‘Already Have That’ With the Games: ‘I’m Not Going to Tell Leon’s Story’Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Thinks Video Game Performers Are Being "Slept On" In Film And TV Adaptations - GameSpot"This is Battlefield's biggest Open Beta ever," says EA | Eurogamer.netConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 76th episode, we discussed the following topics:Mastercard Denies Pressuring Steam To Censor 'NSFW' Games [Update: Valve Responds]Itch.io are seeking out new payment processors who are more comfortable with adult material | Rock Paper ShotgunEpic just won its Google lawsuit again, and Android may never be the same | The VergeEA Entertainment President on ‘Battlefield 6’ Release Date, ‘Sims’ Movie and Multiplayer Game Update, and Balancing Owned IP With ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Titles (EXCLUSIVE)Warner Bros. Is Making Another DC Comics Live Service Game (Despite Suicide Squad Bombing)Yes, Reality Labs is still losing billionsMarvel Rivals will now automatically record all in-game voice chats to "shield the community" from toxic behaviour - VideoGamer‘I was just taken with it’: Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica writer Ronald D Moore explains why he’s showrunning God of War | VGCRoblox CEO Says that the Platform Will Have Dating Some DayConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 75th episode, we discussed the following topics:Candy Crush Developers Set To Be Laid Off By Microsoft Are Reportedly Being Replaced By The AI Tools They Were Told To BuildSplitgate 2 Reportedly Shelled Out $400K For StreamersKrafton Extends $25 Million Bonus Period For Subnautica 2 Devs - Insider GamingVirtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is laying off around 270 employeesValve Pulls 'Adult Only' Games From Steam as It Tightens Rules to Appease Payment Partners - IGNRainbow Six Siege underperforms to leave Ubisoft net bookings 'below expectations'Nintendo Rewrites Patent Mid-Case in Ongoing Lawsuit Against Palworld Dev Pocketpair — but Why? - IGNConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 74th episode, we discussed the following topics:Video Game Actors Contract Ratified: SAG-AFTRA Leaders Talk Gaming Execs’ Reckoning With Hollywood’s AI Standards, 11-Month Strike’s Turning PointKrafton Delays ‘Subnautica 2’ Game Ahead of $250 Million Payout - BloombergSubnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations' | PC GamerMajor Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBIYou can now play The Last of Us Part 2 in yet another way, as Naughty Dog releases "Chronological" mode | Eurogamer.netEpic Games settles antitrust lawsuit with Samsung | GamesIndustry.bizEA is reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchiseEvery Video Game Canceled in 2025 - IGNConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 73rd episode, we discussed the following topicsMicrosoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projectsAfter Microsoft laid off 9000 employees, Xbox producer Matt Turnbull suggested affected workers use AI to “reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss” - VideoGamerEuropean game publisher group responds to Stop Killing Games, claims 'These proposals would curtail developer choice" | PC GamerHelldivers 2 is the first PlayStation-published Xbox game | The VergeFormer senior Ubisoft staff convicted in French harassment case, receive fines and suspended sentences | Eurogamer.netNintendo is restricting the Switch 2's USB-C port — most third-party docks and accessories won't work thanks to proprietary protocols | Tom's HardwareConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 72nd Episode, we talked about the following episodes:Report: Microsoft is planning another round of major Xbox layoffs‘Fortnite’ Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds From FTCEpic Store Reportedly Redirecting Users to Malicious Third-Party WebsitesSony faces Dutch lawsuit over "artificially high PlayStation prices" | GamesIndustry.bizGames run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds - Ars TechnicaDesperate to avoid saying 'we want that $10 billion', League of Legends dev Riot Games tries to justify legalizing esports gambling sponsors, but players aren't buying itThe 'Stop Killing Games' initiative is close to its final deadline, and after that, its leader is understandably done: 'Either the frog hops out of the pot, or it's dead' | PC GamerConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 71st episode, we discussed the following topicsMindsEye launches with myriad of glitches and issues, as developer promises performance update | Eurogamer.netMicrosoft Reportedly Cancels Its In-House Xbox Handheld as Focus Shifts to New Software EcosystemPeople Are Less Willing to Pay': Dev Speaks Out Against Day One Releases on PS Plus, Xbox Game PassSAG-AFTRA Ends Video Game Actors StrikeAn Update From Dark0ne at Nexus mods and communityTake-Two Interactive extends partnership with NBA, NBPA, WNBA, and WNBPAIntel to layoff 10,000+ employees, and why none of them will be getting any severance - The Times of IndiaConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 70th Episode, we talked about the following topics:Fans drive huge Nintendo Switch 2 launch; others play the waiting game : NPRDon’t take off the Switch 2’s screen protector | The VergeActivision says gross Call of Duty loadout screen ads were only a test that was added “in error”, but it doesn’t excuse how vile that test is - VideoGamerMindsEye studio execs depart Build a Rocket Boy, one week before game's debut | Eurogamer.netMark Rubin leaves Ubisoft, XDefiant officially shuts down | GamesIndustry.bizTencent buys 15.75% stake in Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead | Windows CentralPrincess Peach’s voice actor of 18 years confirms she’s been replaced | VGChttps://www.ign.com/articles/summer-game-fest-2025-everything-announcedConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 69th episode, we discussed the following news topics:EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Closes Cliffhanger Games - IGNActivision Quietly Force Adverts into Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Loadouts and Players Absolutely Hate It: 'At This Point It Really Feels Like Opening Up a Mobile Game' - IGNZeniMax QA union reaches a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft including 'substantial across-the-board wage increases,' worker protections, and more | PC GamerCyberpunk 2077 sequel gets a new name as pre-production phase now officially underway | Eurogamer.net"A Concerted Effort To Trash The Game": MindsEye Lead Thinks Negative Reception Is Coming From Paid Bots, Seemingly Blames RockstarKojima Productions is working on an anime adaptation of Death Stranding | GamesIndustry.bizElden Ring: Nightreign' is both a hit and a headache for fans | Laptop MagConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 68th episode, we discussed the following topics:SAG-AFTRA Statement on Fortnite’s Use of A.I. Darth Vader Voice and ULP FilingFrench trade union says Ubisoft CEO will be summoned at harassment trial of three former execs | VGCEx-Bungie Dev Says Marathon Leadership Was "Extremely Toxic And Humiliating" To Work With: "Bungie Leadership Needs To Be Gutted CompletelyPlayStation Stars Loyalty Program Shutdown Announced After 3 Years - IGNAlex Garland Confirmed to Direct Live-Action ‘Elden Ring’ Movie From A24 and Bandai NamcoDragon Age maestro says EA always spoke about a hypothetical 'nerd cave' full of diehard RPG fans who would "always show up," so you "didn't have to try and appeal to them"FTC drops case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal | The VergeConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 67th episode, we discussed the following topics:After Suicide Squad's $200 million flop and a massacre of studios, Warner Bros acknowledges it has "no releases" out, it's spending 66% less on game content, and the Hogwarts Legacy boom is wearing offFormer Employees, Community Members Allege AbleGamers Founder Fostered Abuse Behind Closed Doors - IGNUbisoft Delays Multiple Upcoming Games - GameSpotValve takes another step toward making SteamOS a true Windows competitor - Ars TechnicaThe empire strikes back with F-bombs: AI Darth Vader goes rogue with profanity, slurs - Ars TechnicaPayday developer Starbreeze planning player involvement for Dungeons & Dragons gameLego Bionicle fan game Masks of Power shut down after eight years in developmentAs GTA 6 hype builds, GTA 5 is continuing to sell 5 million copies every 3 months, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is now the "best-selling title of the past 7 years in the US"Connect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 66th episode, we discussed the following topics:FTC loses appeal on Activision Blizzard deal - XboxEraThe new Diablo 4 Berserk crossover skins will cost you up to $150Nintendo reserves the right to brick your console following "unauthorised use", in bid to prevent piracy | Eurogamer.netPalworld developer says Pokémon lawsuit will prompt more "disappointing" changes, as it continues to "dispute" claims | Eurogamer.netAs Fortnite gears up for an App Store relaunch, Epic is cranking up its Rewards program to encourage people to use its payment system instead of Apple's | PC GamerEA Expects Apex Legends To Suffer Huge Decline In Coming 2025 Months | YardbarkerEx-Far Cry lead says ‘lame’ Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards lose what makes gaming ‘special’, but ‘Nintendo is going to get away with it’ anyway - VideoGamerEA confirms it is "reducing roles" at Codemasters, and "redeploying as many as possible" | Eurogamer.netConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 65th episode, we discussed the following topics:Russia moves to seize World of Tanks developer over Ukraine support | VGCUS court slams Apple for 'obvious cover-up' in major Epic victory that could see Fortnite return to iOS soon | PC GamerMicrosoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday - IGNElectronic Arts lays off hundreds of staff, cancels early-stage Titanfall universe extraction shooter - GematsuPolygon Sold To Valnet And Hit With Mass Layoffs [Update]Epic Games is launching webshops to allow developers to circumvent app store fees after new ruling | TechCrunchNintendo Files Lawsuit Against Genki Over Unauthorized Switch 2 Mockups and Trademark Use at CES 2025Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Coming May 26, 2026 - Rockstar GamesConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 64th episode, we discussed the following topics:Retro game console maker Anbernic suspends US shipments due to tariffs | GamesIndustry.bizSony's Absurd New Way to Make MP Games "Fair" Could Hurt Competitive IntegrityUbisoft Game Faces £79m Fine as Privacy Experts Uncover Hidden Data Harvesting | IBTimes UKIGN and Eurogamer owner Ziff Davis is suing OpenAI for content theft | VGCNintendo files request to subpoena Discord for Pokémon leaker identity | GamesIndustry.bizDevolver Digital reveals which IPs and platform have made the most money as it shares its future strategy | VGCBethesda has "no intention" to shut down fan-made Skyblivion mod | Eurogamer.netUbisoft begins testing The Crew 2 offline mode next week | Eurogamer.netConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 63rd episode, we discussed the following topics:Former PlayStation CEO Says Companies Should Have "Baked In" $5 Price Hike in Every Generation to Acclimate GamersEugh: Discord is scanning some users' faces and IDs to 'experiment' with age verification features | PC Gamer10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police sayPalworld developers challenge Nintendo's patents using examples from Zelda, ARK: Survival, Tomb Raider, Titanfall 2 and many more huge titlesNintendo Switch 2 price remains $450 in US despite tariffs but "accessories will experience price adjustments," and US pre-orders open April 24Ultrakill publisher co-founder throws up hands, jokes 'Tarkov has done irreparable f*cking damage to the game industry' because even FromSoftware games are extraction shooters now | PC GamerPokémon Go creator Niantic lays off 68 people following $3.5bn games sale | Eurogamer.netRebellion CEO hails Xbox Game Pass as ‘huge success’ for indie hit Atomfall | VGCSony finally removes three scam PS5 game makers from PS Store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 62nd episode, we discussed the following topics:Japanese Gaming Companies' Shares Tank Due to US TariffsNintendo confirms: Switch 2 Joy-Cons won’t feature Hall Effect sticks | VGCNintendo Steps on PR Minefield as Exec Tells People They Can Buy the Switch If They Can't Afford the Switch 2Ubisoft Crew LawsuitValve quietly removes explicit game featuring extreme sexual violence from Steam in UK | Eurogamer.netDevil May Cry Anime Renewed For Season 2 On Netflix - GameSpotFight Club film director creates Xbox advert starring CGI rats | Eurogamer.netConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 61st episode, we discussed the following subjects:ESA Responds to Trump Tariffs: ‘If We Think It’s Just the Switch 2, Then We Aren’t Taking it Seriously’ - IGNFirst-party Switch 2 games—including re-releases—all run either $70 or $80 - Ars TechnicaFromSoftware's focus hasn't shifted to multiplayer, Miyazaki says, despite Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods | Eurogamer.netMonster Hunter Wilds sets a new Capcom sales record, director details 2025 roadmap – DestructoidUbisoft Internal Memo Reveals Uncertainty in Tencent Subsidiary Plans - gamevroBox Office: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Strikes Gold With Record-Shattering $157M U.S. Launch, $301M GloballyUbisoft frantically patches nudity back into Far Cry 4 after accidentally patching it out | PC GamerNintendo Announces Switch 2 Welcome Tour, A Paid Game That Explains The New Console Features - GameSpotConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 60th episode, we discussed the following topics:Ubisoft and Tencent unveil new subsidiary for Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Rainbow Six | VGCNetflix games boss says ‘8-Year-olds aren’t dreaming of PlayStation 6’ | VGCNintendo just carried out a major test of its reach in a post-Twitter worldNintendo announces new lending feature for digital games | GamesIndustry.bizJapanese shrine once repaired thanks to Ghost of Tsushima fans bans all tourists after “unforgivable act of disrespect” - AUTOMATON WESTGame Informer Is BackUnannounced Hogwarts Legacy Paid DLC Reportedly Canceled by WB - IGNConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 59th episode, we discussed the following topics:Assassin’s Creed Shadows Hits 2 Million Players, Beating Origins And Odyssey Launches | GameLusterStar Wars Hunters Announces Shut Down Just 9 Months After Launch, Steam Release Appears Scrapped - IGNEA Adds Microtransactions To Skate's Closed Alpha - Insider GamingFree-To-Play Game Of Thrones RPG Launches On Steam Soon, But You'll Have To Pay - GameSpotDiscord heightens ad focus by introducing video ads to mobile apps in June - Ars TechnicaCommission and national authorities take action to protect children from harmful practices in video gamesA new industry-wide union has been launched for all American and Canadian developersSAG-AFTRA actors' strike set to continue, as union warns of "alarming loopholes" for "AI abuse" in latest proposal | Eurogamer.netPokémon Go developer Niantic to sell gaming business to Saudi group | The VergeConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 58th episode, we discussed the following topics:Epic Games Is Being Sued Over "Fake Sales with Made-Up Expiration Times"Until Dawn remake studio reportedly "effectively closed", with all developers goneFrench Supreme Court rules in favour of Nintendo against site hosting pirated copies of its gamesEarly backers of game decry 'bait and switch' after it backtracks on monetisation promisesOne of 2024's most critically acclaimed games is now free on PS PlusDiscord ‘in talks to become a public company’ Killing Floor 3 UpdateConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 57th episode, we talked about the following topics:Monster Hunter Wilds' massive launch is being dampened by "Mixed" Steam reviews, as hunters report "atrocious" performance issues in the action RPGTwitch CEO reveals 2025 plans: collaboration, mobile, and more monetisationWarner Bros. closes Monolith Productions and MultiVersus studio, cancels Wonder Woman gameThe Pokémon Company settles lawsuit against copyright-infringing mobile game for "a huge sum"Call of Duty Admits It's Using AI-Generated AssetsPokémon TCG Pocket has passed 100 million downloadsFrench Apex Legends Voice Cast Unanimously Reject Generative AI Training AgreementConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 56th episode, we talked about the following topics:[13:46] PS5 Pro sales ‘have fallen behind PS4 Pro in the US’ | VGC[23:03] A massive, massive moment of wow.' Microsoft CEO predicts AI-generated games are a 'CGI moment' for the industry | PC Gamer[29:54] Rumour: Rocksteady's Next Single-Player Game Based on Batman Beyond, May Be a PS5 Exclusive | Push Square[40:07] Ubisoft CEO says the plan is to focus on open-world and live service games ‘year after year’ | VGC[49:44] Amazon tried to beat Steam, but despite being “250 times bigger,” it still lost[54:40] Nintendo Obtains New Anti-Palworld Patent and Seeks Even More[58:22] Valve Seemingly Bans All Steam Games That Require Watching Advertisements To Play - GameSpot[01:01:19] PlayStation quietly removes "slop" shovelware PS5 games following investigation | Eurogamer.net[01:05:16] Update: Unity lays off staff and axes Behavior team | PocketGamer.biz[01:09:20] https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=238809[01:16:41] ‘Pokémon Go’ Maker Nears $3.5 Billion Deal to Sell Games UnitConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 55th episode, we discussed the following topics:[09:01] Hackers have been executing DDoS attack on Arma Reforger and DayZ servers for a week, now reportedly demanding ransom[14:57] Trump's Tariffs on Video Games Would Cause 'Significant Harm' to 'Everyday Americans,' ESA Warns - IGN[18:56] I Could Make "Fart Fart Boobie Fart: The Game" and Maybe It Would Eventually Get Taken Down' - Devs Reveal Why the Consoles Are Drowning in 'Eslop'[25:53] It sure sounds like Electronic Arts thinks cutting Dragon Age: The Veilguard's live service components was a mistake[34:39] Days after EA CEO suggests players crave live service guff, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 boss says their single-player RPG made all its money back in one day[40:38] Development Update: Football Manager 25[45:28] 2K Games Fires Studio Head Michael Condrey After Disappointing Project Ethos Reveal[51:06] Donkey Kong Level Unlock[56:45] E3 organiser announces iicon, a "first-of-its-kind" new event to connect gaming "thought leaders"Connect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 54th episode, we discussed the following topics:[08:58] MultiVersus to Shut Down When Season 5 Concludes in May[18:58] After ‘Dragon Age: The Veilguard’ Layoffs, BioWare Has Under 100 Employees[28:06] Insider Claims GTA Online Will Be Sold Separately from GTA 6[38:23] Ubisoft announces studio closure as it lays off 185 staff[48:10] Sony removes PlayStation account requirement from 4 single-player Steam games[52:40] https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/s/nmeFIGwm8Z[56:52] Elden Ring Nightreign beta test scalpers reckon you'll pay £400 for a free network test codeConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 53rd episode, we discussed the following topics:[04:07] GTA 6 at $100 Would Be 'A Bridge Too Far' — Even for Grand Theft Auto[16:40] Xbox Series X/S sales trailing behind Xbox One in US, while PS5 outpaces PS4 | Eurogamer.net[27:56] PC development has skyrocketed,' GDC survey finds: 80% of developers are now making games for PC[33:08] ‘Apex Legends’ Lost 70% Of Its Steam Players In 2024[40:09] Sega Launches Account System With Benefits and Rewards, Opens With Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii[45:58] Warner Bros. Games Chief David Haddad to Exit[50:45] What’s next for Insomniac Games – PlayStation.BlogConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 52nd Episode, we talked about the following topicsWhat We Know About the TikTok Ban - The New York TimesNintendo Switch 250 years in, Dungeons & Dragons is still popular—and profitableRockstar shuts down ambitious mod that put GTA 4's Liberty City in GTA 5GOG bolsters game preservation efforts by joining European game archivist organisationVideo Game Piracy Enters New Era as Japan Arrests Its First Alleged Modder of Nintendo Switch ConsolesAfter the catastrophe of Concord, Sony is reportedly cancelling other projects including a God of War live service gameGenshin Impact Game Developer Will be Banned from Selling Lootboxes to Teens Under 16 without Parental Consent, Pay a $20 Million Fine to Settle FTC ChargesMarvel Snap Vanishes in the US After TikTok BanThis video game controller is grown from bacteria and yeast rather than being constructed from plasticConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 51st Episode, we discussed the following topics:[05:53] Call of Duty's massive development budgets revealed: $700 million for Black Ops Cold War[`16:03] 15 Years After It Was Announced, The Shadow Of The Colossus Movie Is Alive And Has A Script[25:31] Assasin's Creed Shadows Delayed[33:08] Notch cancels the "Minecraft 2" he announced days prior because spiritual successors are "always kinda sad nostalgia dumps"[38:00] Team Fortress 2 just had the single biggest trade in its history, with 'the absolute best hat you can get' going for around $40K[44:37] After 15 years of awesome speedrun events, Games Done Quick has raised over $54 million for charity with AGDQ 2025 bringing in $2.5 million[51:35] The US government wants to start protecting you from Robux scamsConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 50th episode, we talked about the following topics:[02:28] Epic Games files lawsuit against Fortnite player for violating rules[09:03] Notch Announces New Game Development after Minecraft[12:37] Overwatch 2 Twitch viewership halved as Marvel Rivals takes over[19:39] Tim Cain discusses AAA gaming trend around violence[27:56] Stardew Valley Has Reached an Impressive Sales Milestone[33:22] Net neutrality is dead again: US court says the FCC can't bring back Obama-era internet regulations[42:46] GamesIndustry.biz presents… The Year In Numbers 2024Connect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 49th episode we discussed the following topics:Borderlands 4 will cut back on 'toilet humor,' says Gearbox: 'If the word skibidi ships in the game under my watch I'm gonna cry real tears'Elden Ring Nightreign can be played in 3-player co-op or single player, but not as a duoSony Becomes Largest Shareholder in FromSoftware Parent Kadokawa, No Full Takeover for Now‘Pacific Drive’ TV Series Based on Indie Survival Game in the Works From James WanOnly 15% of all Steam users' time was spent playing games released in 2024Two Epic Games directors step down after US Department of Justice investigate games companies under antitrust lawsIndiana Jones and the Great Circle was successful enough that Disney reportedly "picked up the phone and wants more"China Has Approved The Release of 1,416 Games In 2024- A Record For 5 YearsConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 48th episode, we talked about the following topics:Blizzard is delisting Warcraft 1 and 2 from GOG, but GOG says it's gonna preserve them forever anyway, hands out a discount, and announces new policy for its preservation program to boot | PC GamerFormer PlayStation chief calls the PS3 Sony's Icarus moment: "We flew too close to the sun, and we were lucky and happy to have survived the experience"Electronic Arts Announces More Accessibility PatentsEx-PlayStation boss says games should be shorter because development costs are ‘not sustainable’ | VGCGamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them - GameSpotAmid 'Pokémon' Patent Lawsuit, Pocket Pair Removes Sphere-Throwing From 'Palworld' Summoning Mechanics - Bounding Into ComicsConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 47th episode, we discussed the following topics:[09:36] Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Update Kills Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and Other Ubisoft Games[14:53] Former BioWare boss Casey Hudson is closing the studio he launched in 2021 without releasing a single game[22:25] That lawsuit against Steam’s 30% cut of game sales is now a class action, meaning many other developers could benefit[34:57] Nintendo Files Court Documents To Target 200,000-Member Subreddit SwitchPirates[42:07] Microsoft says it's ready to let you buy and play games directly via Xbox app on Android, but court ruling now blocking launch[49:04] New Cyberpunk Netflix animation confirmed as 2077 tops 30 million sales[56:19] Nintendo Switch eShop and online services are ending in China in 2026[01:01:26] Eight years after its rocky launch, No Man's Sky finally hits "Very Positive" reviews threshold on SteamConnect with Us:Email: [email protected]: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.