Podquisition 504: The Coldest Open Jimquisition podcast

1:20:22

You spoke. We listened. Games we played this week include: Avowed (3:20) Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 (18:40) Guns of Fury (23:55) Lost Records: Bloom & Rage (29:50) Wanderstop (40:55) Drakengard (45:45) Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (53:30) --- News things talked about in this episode: Supergiant won’t sign an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA for Hades II (1:01:12) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/audio/supergiant-denies-recasting-hades-ii-actor-over-interim-sag-aftra-contract-request WB Games closes down multiple studios (1:11:15) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wb-games-shuts-down-three-internal-devs-including-monolith-and-player-first Activision discloses use of AI in Call of Duty (1:12:45) https://www.polygon.com/gaming/528973/activision-generative-ai-call-of-duty-steam-disclosure PEGI reclassifies Balatro as 12+, promises changes to system (1:13:55) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/pegi-to-revisit-automatic-18-ratings-for-simulated-gambling-games-after-balatros-successful-appeal --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 528: Uncanny 1:22:57

πριν 11 μέρες1:22:57

1:22:57

Powers beyond comprehension Games we played this week include: Elden Ring Nightreign (10:35) A Game About Digging a Hole (28:25) Dynasty Warriors Abyss (37:20) Ruffy and the Riverside (48:35) Astro Bot (50:55) Dawnfolk (51:55) Alundra (54:35) --- News things talked about in this episode: Bobby Kotick claims harassment suits were fake as part of ploy by unions (1:02:35) https://www.eurogamer.net/bobby-kotick-says-activision-blizzard-fake-lawsuits-were-simply-a-union-plan-to-drive-up-membership Lots of people say Bobby Kotick is full of shit (1:10:55) https://www.eurogamer.net/the-executives-of-our-company-did-not-protect-us-activision-blizzard-workers-hit-back-at-claim-harassment-lawsuits-were-fake --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 527: Northern Frugality 59:45

πριν 18 μέρες59:45

59:45

We will learn the ways. Games we played this week include: Reality Break (11:15) Rift of the Necrodancer (18:50) Onimusha 2 (29:30) The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (38:35) --- News things talked about in this episode: Sony delists spam games from PlayStation Store (43:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-quietly-removes-slop-shovelware-ps5-games-following-investigation Nightmare Kart getting expansion as Bloodborne PSX gets nuked (58:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/bloodborne-psx-demake-now-completely-removed-but-nightmare-kart-continues-with-dlc Steam implements warning for possibly abandoned Early Access titles (48:35) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/steam-now-warns-players-if-early-access-games-have-been-abandoned Roblox under investigation by Security and Exchange Commission (51:30) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-reportedly-part-of-sec-investigation Patent reveals mouse function for Joy-Con 2 (54:20) https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-patent-seemingly-confirms-previously-rumoured-joy-con-functionality --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 526: A Lonely Ding-A-Ling 1:15:08

πριν 25 μέρες1:15:08

1:15:08

Just playing with ourselves over here. Games we played this week include: Spirit Swap: LoFi Beats to Match-3 To (14:20) Dynasty Warriors (21:00) Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (30:50) Dome Keeper (39:45) Red Ninja: End of Honor (43:30) --- News things talked about in this episode: Bloodborne PSX videos claimed, raising fears it may get forced offline (46:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/another-bloodborne-fan-project-gets-the-legal-takedown-treatment-sparking-speculation-an-official-remake-is-coming Christian gaming site’s editors bail after founder does a Nazi salute (58:50) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/entire-god-is-a-geek-editorial-staff-walk-out-and-cut-ties-with-alt-right-founder Treyarch co-founder’s drone damaged firefighting plane during LA fires (1:00:20) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/treyarch-co-founder-pleads-guilty-to-piloting-drone-during-la-fires Elliot Page’s production company picks up Beyond: Two Souls for television (1:05:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-two-souls-tv-series-announced-produced-by-the-games-star --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 525: Dubious Correspondence 1:05:19

πριν 5 weeks1:05:19

1:05:19

You could have just done the thing and it would have been less work. Games we played this week include: Dynasty Warriors (21:45) Codenames (25:10) Donner Dinner Party (27:40) Battlestar Galactica (30:05) For Sale (35:55) Sengoku Basara 2 (42:15) Spartan: Total Warrior (44:50) Buccaneer (48:15) Babysitting Mama (50:05) --- News things talked about in this episode: Ubisoft lays off 185 UK workers (53:40) https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-announces-studio-closure-as-it-lays-off-185-staff Activision employees harassed after leaked Slack conversations about DEI policy (55:05) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/it-looks-like-someone-at-activision-is-leaking-slack-screenshots-to-right-wing-x-users Nintendo loses lawsuit against Super Mario Market in Puerto Rico (1:00:20) https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-loses-trademark-fight-against-super-mario-supermarket --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 524: The Very Best of Anti-Content 1:00:14

πριν 6 weeks1:00:14

1:00:14

Call toll-free, operators are standing by. Games we played this week include: Mindwave (8:45) Wii Music (15:25) Alien: Fate of the Nostromo (19:25) Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (25:45) Ticket to Ride London (29:30) Switch 2 (31:55) --- News things talked about in this episode: Backers of Silksong upset over developer’s post which led them down rabbit hole (35:15) https://www.eurogamer.net/silksong-fans-believe-creators-switch-2-hint-points-to-april-announcement-and-its-all-thanks-to-a-slice-of-cake David Lynch’s PlayStation 2 commercial (46:20) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf9vpJMDjA GDC’s annual survey shows industry in decline, rising interest in unions (49:20) https://www.eurogamer.net/gdcs-state-of-the-games-industry-survey-says-one-in-ten-respondents-laid-off-in-2024 Genshin Impact pays fine for privacy violations and deception (52:55) https://www.eurogamer.net/genshin-impact-maker-agrees-to-pay-20m-in-ftc-case-accusing-it-of-violating-childrens-privacy-and-deceiving-players Lords of the Fallen publisher declares DEI to blame for industry woes (1:04:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/lords-of-the-fallen-publisher-ci-games-publicly-shuns-dei-says-it-wont-embed-social-or-political-agendas Until Dawn movie has tenuous links to game’s mechanics (1:08:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/until-dawn-movie-teaser-reveals-how-its-replaced-the-games-branching-narrative --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 523: Mic Check 1:18:45

πριν 7 weeks1:18:45

1:18:45

Well, it works. Games we played this week include: Cooking Mama Cookstar (7:35) Spirits Abyss (13:00) Dynasty Warriors Origins (16:25) Scarlet Maiden (41:35) Sengoku Basura: Samurai Heroes (50:30) --- News things talked about in this episode: Retro Studios excluded from credits on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (42:25) https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/retro-staff-credits-removed-from-donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-forever-entertainment-confirmed-as-devs Nintendo issues a warning about community created alternative for shuttered Wii U services (56:05) https://x.com/nintendo_cs/status/1879332711451795501 Accessory maker who claimed to have Switch 2 at CES has encounter with Nintendo (1:01:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-breaks-silence-on-this-weeks-switch-2-leaks Microsoft going all-in on bringing properties to Switch 2 (1:04:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-reportedly-getting-halo-and-another-big-xbox-game-with-microsoft-set-to-be-a-very-big-supporter Lords of the Fallen publisher declares DEI to blame for industry woes (1:04:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/lords-of-the-fallen-publisher-ci-games-publicly-shuns-dei-says-it-wont-embed-social-or-political-agendas Until Dawn movie has tenuous links to game’s mechanics (1:08:50) https://www.eurogamer.net/until-dawn-movie-teaser-reveals-how-its-replaced-the-games-branching-narrative --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 522: Terrible Banter 1:04:17

πριν 8 weeks1:04:17

1:04:17

You’re soaking in it. Games we played this week include: Babysitting Mama (7:00) Satisfactory (16:55) Dynasty Warriors M (18:30) Factorio (30:25) Sengoku Basura: Samurai Heroes (33:00) --- News things talked about in this episode: Reports of abuse at support studio (42:25) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR9HQ2C6h_4 Accessory maker claims to have acquired retail Switch 2 hardware (48:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-leaks-turn-into-deluge-as-dummy-units-shown-at-ces Tencent is deemed a “Chinese military company” by US Department of Defense (57:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/us-labels-tencent-as-a-chinese-military-company --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 521: Topic Thunder 1:17:23

πριν 9 weeks1:17:23

1:17:23

What the birthday girl wants, the birthday girl gets. Games we played this week include: Punirunes (14:00) Among Ashes (20:50) Devil Kings (25:15) Stars in the Trash (37:24) Sengoku Basura: Samurai Heroes (43:55) --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com. Photo Credit: Esra Kelepircioğlu…

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Podquisition 520: Sympathetic Shortcoming 1:24:00

πριν 11 weeks1:24:00

1:24:00

They tried to warn us about stairs. Games we played this week include: Ballionaire (11:35) Punirunes (21:40) Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Revenge (34:40) Marvel Rivals (47:50) --- News things talked about in this episode: Game Awards gives award to guy who helps laid off devs find work, nerdzis send him threats and bigotry (1:02:15) https://www.eurogamer.net/the-game-awards-first-game-changers-recipient-responds-to-hateful-and-disturbing-comments-accusing-him-of-fraud Black Myth Wukong producer posts through not winning Game of the Year (1:09:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/black-myth-wukong-producer-on-the-game-awards-top-prize-snub-i-came-all-the-way-here-for-nothing --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 519: Unjust Desserts 1:10:33

πριν 12 weeks1:10:33

1:10:33

Whatever did they do to deserve this? Games we played this week include: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Revenge (19:35) Satisfactory (25:40) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (31:35) Metaphor Refantazio (42:00) Home Safety Hotline: Seasonal Worker Edition (45:30) The Thing: Remastered (50:25) --- News things talked about in this episode: Tencent in talks to acquire controlling share of Ubisoft (1:00:10) https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/ubisoft-shareholders-talks-over-possible-buyout-terms-sources-say-2024-12-06/ Beyond Good & Evil 2 isn’t done because the leadership can’t decide what it is (44:20) https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-good-evil-2s-troubled-development-due-to-passionate-managers-not-getting-along-says-creator-michel-ancel --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 518: Slapdash Synchronization 50:22

πριν 13 weeks50:22

50:22

But will we learn from this? Games we played this week include: UFO 50 (4:55) Mouthwashing (10:35) Void’s Vigil (18:20) PS5 Pro (22:10) Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII Remake (29:45) --- News things talked about in this episode: Niantic has built a “Large Geospatial Model” on data collected from its AR games (39:20) https://www.404media.co/pokemon-go-players-have-unwittingly-trained-ai-to-navigate-the-world/ Listings for Switch 2 accessories pop up on Alibaba (44:20) https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1h5izz4/tempered_glass_and_switch_2_case_appears_in/ --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 517: Immune Inaccuracy 1:01:51

πριν 14 weeks1:01:51

1:01:51

Really should have paid closer attention in school. Games we played this week include: Quantum Witch (11:50) Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends (22:25) Witchfire (24:20) UFO 50 (29:40) Dustborn (40:31) --- News things talked about in this episode: Balatro racks up huge sales numbers on mobile (47:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/balatro-has-made-almost-44m-from-its-mobile-release-alone Sony making a bid to buy Kadokawa (50:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/fromsoftware-owner-kadokawa-acknowledges-takeover-interest-from-sony Phil Spencer says nothing is off the table for Xbox properties on other platforms (51:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/phil-spencer-says-no-red-lines-over-any-xbox-game-coming-to-nintendo-or-playstation --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.…

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Podquisition 516: Decayed 21:28

πριν 15 weeks21:28

21:28

We'd stop the world and rot with you. --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com. Photo Credit: Swiertz / CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en…

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Podquisition 515: Perfect Audio Process 1:04:49

πριν 16 weeks1:04:49