The Apex Legends QA team among others has been hit hard with layoffs. Over a Zoom call, EA and third-party workforce management company, Magnit Global, told over 200 workers that they are no longer employed. Get the full story in today’s video.

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[Kotaku] EA Lays Off Over 200 Apex Legends Testers Over Zoom Call
https://kotaku.com/ea-apex-legends-bugs-layoffs-respawn-zoom-1850168472

[The Gamer] EA Lays Off More Than 200 Apex Legends Workers With No Warning
https://www.thegamer.com/report-ea-layoffs-apex-legends-qa-qv-workers/

[Twitter] TopMarx420 tweet thread
https://twitter.com/TopMarx420/status/1630574862799388672?s=20

[Twitter] xoxo_hellocece tweet 1
https://twitter.com/xoxo_hellocece/status/1630574578228494336?s=20

 [Twitter] xoxo_hellocece tweet 2
https://twitter.com/xoxo_hellocece/status/1630641544641298436?s=20

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Apex Legends QA team wiped in 200+ person layoff

Destiny 2: Lightfall is about to come out but Bungie has another cause for celebration. They just won millions of dollars in arbitration after suing a cheat maker. Valve is also dropping the ban hammer on thousands of cheated by using a “honey pot.” Catch all the details in this week’s roundup! 

In other news; Ukraine calls for a boycott of Atomic Heart, Elden Ring sells more than 20 million copies, Shinji Mikami is leaving Tango Gameworks, Suicide Squad is getting torn apart online, and we drop a quick recap of 2023’s first PlayStation State of Play.

The comment this week spotlights some of the ups and downs of Game Pass and the Coming Soon section is short but that’s okay cause you can catch a bus…sim and see some awesome gameplay for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

00:00 - Bungie and Valve are obliterating cheaters
03:43 - Ukraine calls for a boycott of Atomic Heart
05:06 - Elden Ring has sold more than 20 million copies
06:07 - Studio head Shinji Mikami is leaving Tango Gameworks
07:17 - Suicide Squad woes and State of Play recap
09:05 - In the Comments
10:03 - Coming Soon

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[Torrent Freak] Bungie wins $4.3 million dollars in cheat maker lawsuit
https://torrentfreak.com/bungie-wins-4-3-million-award-against-cheat-seller-in-arbitration-230220/

[GamesIndustry.biz] Bungie seeks $6.7 million dollars from cheat maker 
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bungie-seeks-67m-default-judgment-in-case-against-lavicheats

[PC Gamer] Valve bans 40,000 Dota 2 cheaters in one shot
https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-lured-40000-dota-cheaters-into-a-trap-before-banning-them-in-one-day/

[Dota 2] Official blog about Dota 2 honey trap
https://www.dota2.com/newsentry/3677788723152833273

[Ars Technica] Ukraine calls for ban on Atomic Heart
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/02/ukraine-wants-ban-on-game-allegedly-funded-by-russians-and-set-in-glorified-ussr/

[Twitter] Elden Ring breaks 20 million copies sold
https://twitter.com/thegameawards/status/1628427194182795266

[Polygon] Shinji Mikami is leaving Tango Gameworks
https://www.polygon.com/23611036/shinji-mikami-quits-tango-gameworks-bethesda-microsoft-evil-within

[Twitter] Bethesda says goodbye to Mikami
https://twitter.com/bethesda/status/1628751694258479104?s=20

[Waypoint] Is Atomic Heart pro-Russia?
https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkg7qz/is-atomic-heart-pro-russia-or-just-russian
 
[Multiplatform] What’s wrong with Atomic Heart?
https://multiplatform.com/2023/01/18/whats-wrong-with-atomic-heart/

[Kotaku] Doom composer donates Atomic Heart compensation to aid Ukraine
https://kotaku.com/atomic-heart-doom-ukraine-red-cross-mundfish-1850118104
 
[Games Radar] Suicide Squad fans are getting worried
https://www.gamesradar.com/battle-passes-and-gear-scores-mean-that-suicide-squad-fans-arent-thrilled-by-kill-the-justice-leagues-gameplay-showcase/

[Polygon] Suicide Squad is always online, even in single-player mode
https://www.polygon.com/23613748/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-online-co-op-only

[YouTube] PlayStation State of Play February 2023
https://www.youtube.com/live/GGkP6D5lJcw?feature=share

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Bungie and Valve are obliterating cheaters

Xbox announces deals with Nvidia and Nintendo as it tries to convince the world's biggest anti-trust regulators that its’ plans to purchase Activision Blizzard are competitive and pro-consumer.

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[Twitter] Brad Smith says 10-Year CoD Nintendo deal is official
https://twitter.com/BradSmi/status/1627926790172811264?s=20

[Polygon] GeForce Now is getting Xbox games very soon
https://www.polygon.com/23609005/xbox-nvidia-geforce-now-pc-games-activision-blizzard-deal

[Nvidia] Official Xbox and Nvidia partnership press release
https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/microsoft-and-nvidia-announce-expansive-new-gaming-deal

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Xbox signs big deals with Nvidia and Nintendo as regulators scrutinize Activision acquisition

A new Activision Blizzard Return to Office policy is calling a number of its full-time developers back to the office and the entire industry is pissed.  

In other news; The Witcher 3 vagina mod debacle gets sorted, Wild Hearts has significant tech issues, Xbox responds to the CMA’s findings about Game Pass, and Mick Gordon donates his Atomic Heart earnings to aid Ukraine.

This week’s ‘In The Comments’ section is looking to make Nintendo even more money and the Coming Soon segment has a full lineup complete with a controversial Russian game Atomic Heart, a Kirby remake, and PlayStation VR2.

00:00 - New Activision Blizzard "RTO" policy has devs pissed 
03:37 - The Witcher 3 vagina debacle has been sorted
05:40 - Wild Hearts still fun for many despite significant tech issues
06:50 - Xbox responds to CMA findings about Game Pass
08:47 - Mick Gordon donates Atomic Heart fee to aid Ukraine
10:40 - In the Comments
11:34 - Coming Soon

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[Game Developer] Activision Blizzard planning to end remote work
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/activision-blizzard-reportedly-planning-to-end-remote-work

[Game Developer] Activision Blizzard leadership QA makes RTO discourse worse
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/culture/q-a-with-blizzard-leadership-on-return-to-office-bonuses-leaves-devs-fuming

[Twitter] Activision Blizzard RTO policy whistle blower
https://twitter.com/LeastMyHairIsOk/status/1625333915761139713?s=20

[Kotaku] Witcher 3 next-gen update added detailed vaginas
https://kotaku.com/witcher-3-next-gen-update-vagina-model-crone-ps5-xbox-1850094573?rev=1675965352306

[IGN] CDPR explains how vaginas ended up in The Witcher 3
https://www.ign.com/articles/cd-projekt-red-explains-how-witcher-3-nsfw-mod-snuck-into-remaster

[Kotaku] Witcher 3 vagina mod debacle explained
https://kotaku.com/witcher-3-wild-hunt-mod-hd-monsters-reworked-vaginas-1850114314

[GameSpot] Wild Hearts patches are on the way
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wild-hearts-pc-patch-on-the-way-performance-issues-being-investigated/1100-6511551/

[Eurogamer] Xbox explains admission about Game Pass hurting sales
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-seeks-to-explain-its-own-admission-xbox-game-pass-lowers-base-game-sales

[IGN] Mick Gordon donating compensation from Atomic Heart to aid Ukraine
https://www.ign.com/articles/atomic-heart-composer-mick-gordon-is-donating-his-fee-in-support-of-ukraine

[Multiplatform] What’s wrong with Atomic Heart
https://multiplatform.com/2023/01/18/whats-wrong-with-atomic-heart/

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New Activision Blizzard RTO policy has devs pissed

Xbox has confirmed to the CMA that Game Pass has affected game sales negatively, Dead Island 2 is coming out a week early, and the original Metroid Prime developers are bummed. 

Catch all the details in today’s video!

00:00 - Dead Island 2 is coming out early
00:36 - Xbox confirms Game Pass is impacting game sales
02:54 - Original Metroid Dread developers call out Nintendo

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[GameRant] Microsoft confirms Xbox Game Pass negatively impacts game sales https://gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-cannibalizes-game-sales/

[Twitter] Dead Island 2 will release one week early
https://twitter.com/deadislandgame/status/1625147886643150852?s=20&t=hF91H78GOzVPQAFtMrxueg

[Axios] Original Metroid Prime devs didn’t get direct credit in the remaster  
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/13/metroid-prime-remastered-credits-switch

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Game Pass leads to “cannibalization” of traditional sales

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be $70 dollar and we do a quick summary of this past week’s Nintendo Direct!

In other news; UK regulators suggest cutting CoD from the Activision deal, A Steam Next Fest game is climbing the charts, PlayStation made billions over the holidays, and Nintendo to raise staff salaries despite industry layoffs

This week's comment section remembers a happier time for Halo and the Coming Soon section is back at full strength with tons of games and re-releases

00:00 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom priced at $70 and Direct recap 
04:08 - UK regulator suggests cutting CoD from Activision deal 
05:42 - Steam Next Fest game climbs the charts
06:52 - PlayStation made billions over the holidays
07:42 - Nintendo to raise staff salaries despite mass layoffs 
09:00 - In the Comments
10:15 - Coming Soon

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[YouTube] Nintendo Direct February 8th, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/live/yMdUSVSEp7U?feature=share

[PC Gamer] Steam Next Fest demo for Dark and Darker is most played game this week

https://www.pcgamer.com/one-of-the-biggest-games-on-steam-right-now-is-a-next-fest-demo/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=twitter.com

[Steam] Dark and Darker
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2016590/Dark_and_Darker/

[VGC] UK regulators suggest removing CoD from Activision deal
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uk-regulator-suggests-removing-call-of-duty-from-microsofts-activision-blizzard-acquisition/

[gov.uk] CMA releases preliminary ruling on Activision deal
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/microsoft-activision-deal-could-harm-uk-gamers

[Game Informer] PS5 sells over 32 million units
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/02/02/playstation-5-surpasses-32-million-units-shipped-after-its-best-quarter-yet

[Reuters] Nintendo to raise employee salaries by 10%
https://www.reuters.com/technology/nintendo-trims-annual-profit-outlook-firmer-yen-2023-02-07/

[SiliconEra] Iwata quote about layoffs
https://www.siliconera.com/nintendo-not-interested-in-lay-offs-to-improve-profits/

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom priced at $70 is kind of weird

Microsoft continues its pursuit to purchase Activision Blizzard for 69 billion dollars and now Bobby Kotick has publicly weighed into the fight on national television.

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[VGC] Bobby Kotick warns UK risks ‘becoming Death Valley’ if it blocks Microsoft deal
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/activision-blizzard-ceo-warns-uk-risks-becoming-death-valley-if-its-blocks-microsoft-deal/

[GamesIndustry.biz] Microsoft reportedly expecting CMA to oppose ABK acquisition
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-reportedly-expecting-cma-to-oppose-abk-acquisition

[New York Times] Activision Blizzard deal Tests a New Global Alignment on Antitrust
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/04/business/dealbook/microsofts-activision-deal.html

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Bobby Kotick says UK will be the “Death Valley” of tech if the Activision deal isn't approved

Our very serious pro tip for playing Tang Gameworks Hi-Fi Rush.

This clip came from the February 4th, 2023 episode of the weekend roundup which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYBylue6LJg

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Hi-Fi Rush pro tip

Halo and 343i are currently on fire after multiple leadership changes, mass layoffs, many content delays, and fan backlash. Some have begun speculating heavily about the future of Halo as a franchise but apparently, Xbox hopes to refresh 343i and Halo as a means to stay in the fight. All the details are in today’s roundup. 

In other news; Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is delayed, Rumbleverse and Knockout City are shutting down, Xbox is delisting 46 games, and Sony is ending the PS Plus Collection.

This week's comment section analyzes the dark depths of capitalism and the “Coming Soon” section is really small this week but features Hogwarts Legacy - which will certainly have a completely normal and calm review period.

00:00 - Halo and 343i face “reboot” after delays, mass layoffs, and fan backlash 
04:01 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is delayed
05:21 - Rumbleverse and Knockout City are shutting down
06:31 - Xbox is delisting 46 games
07:58 - Sony is ending the PlayStation Plus Collection
09:07 - In the Comments
10:02 - Coming Soon

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[Bloomberg] Halo and 343i face major reboot
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-31/microsoft-studio-343-industries-undergoing-reorganization-of-halo-game-franchise

[IGN] Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is delayed by 6 weeks
https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-jedi-survivor-release-date-delayed-six-weeks

[Eurogamer] Rumbleverse is shutting down
https://www.eurogamer.net/iron-galaxys-brawler-royale-rumbleverse-shutting-down-six-months-after-launch

[Kotaku] Knockout City is shutting down
https://kotaku.com/knockout-city-private-servers-shut-down-online-game-pc-1850068534

[Gematsu] 46 games to be delisted from the Xbox 360 marketplace
https://www.gematsu.com/2023/01/46-games-to-be-delisted-from-xbox-360-marketplace-on-february-7

[Pure Xbox] 18 Xbox Games that could disappear
https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/02/these-18-games-could-be-permanently-delisted-on-xbox-next-week

[Engadget] Sony is putting an end to the PlayStation Plus collection.
https://www.engadget.com/sony-will-stop-offering-the-playstation-plus-collection-after-may-9th-183320128.html

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Halo and 343i face “reboot” after delays, mass layoffs, and fan backlash

PlayStation has reportedly cut PSVR 2 production in half after low interest in pre-orders. Catch upon the full story in today’s video!

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[Bloomberg] PlayStation cuts estimated PSVR 2 production in half
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-31/sony-playstation-vr2-headset-pre-order-disappointment-leads-to-production-cut

[GamesIndustry.biz] Sony says they did not cut PlayStation VR2 production in half
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-we-have-not-cut-ps-vr-2-production-numbers

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Is the PSVR 2 already in trouble?

Xbox kicked off the game announcement news cycle with the first big game showcase of the year. We recap the whole thing and then some, so pull up a seat.

In other news, The Day Before was pulled off of Steam, Destiny 2 had a rough week, Riot Games is being blackmailed for $10 million dollars, and PS6 rumors are already here.

This week's comment section will leave you scratching your head… or maybe your pants? The “Coming Soon” section heralds games for all types but polish your silencer because Goldeneye 007 is back baby!

00:00 - Xbox Developer Direct is promising for the future
02:18 - The Day Before has been pulled from Steam
03:37 - Destiny 2 had a rough week
05:08 - Riot Games hacked and blackmailed for $10 million dollars
06:24 - More rumblings about PS6 than the PS5 Pro?
07:57 - In the Comments
08:52 - Coming Soon

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[YouTube] Xbox Developer Direct January 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Et8r1413Y

[GameRant] The Day Before removed from Steam
https://gamerant.com/the-day-before-removed-from-steam-developer-explanation-response/

[The Gamer] The Day Before STORY UPDATE*
https://www.thegamer.com/the-day-before-people-will-see-the-truth/

[The Verge] Destiny 2 offline for over 20 hours
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/25/23570675/destiny-2-down-offline-patch-issues

[Twitter] Destiny 2 goes offline for nearly 24 hours
https://twitter.com/BungieHelp/status/1617959541685235713?s=20&t=lrQEYhu81uuWjBExfaFHlw

[Twitter] Destiny 2 has more bugs to resolve
https://twitter.com/BungieHelp/status/1618311786859728896?s=20&t=lrQEYhu81uuWjBExfaFHlw

[Vice] Hackers demand $10 million dollars from Riot
https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjky8d/hackers-demand-dollar10m-from-riot-games-to-stop-leak-of-league-of-legends-source-code

[Twitter] PS6 Rumors are already here
https://twitter.com/_Tom_Henderson_/status/1617628771607277569?s=20&t=yEbeYyR9qbhqgODDL85yhA

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First Xbox Developer Direct is promising for the future

Blizzard already has a pretty bad reputation but now it’s even worse after a senior-level developer brought to light a toxic management practice used across the entirety of Activision Blizzard King. 

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[Bloomberg] Blizzard Manager leaves in protest of employee ranking system
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-23/blizzard-manager-departs-in-protest-of-employee-ranking-system

[Twitter] Brian Birmingham tweet thread
https://twitter.com/BrianBirming/status/1617688536983175168?s=20&t=u-tiSsBYFjvvouqXdsU73g

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Blizzard is “being torn apart by executives,” says ex-lead on WoW Classic

Microsoft’s long fight to acquire Activision Blizzard might just be beginning. The company has now willingly called upon its biggest market competitor to help prove its case to FTC. Full details in today’s video.

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[VGC] Microsoft has subpoenaed PlayStation for its defense against FTC lawsuit
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-has-subpoenaed-playstation-for-its-defence-against-ftc-lawsuit/

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Microsoft calls on Sony to appear in court for FTC lawsuit

Microsoft, Riot, Unity, GameSpot, and Giant Bomb were all hit with layoffs this week and there seems to be even more on the way. All the details in today’s roundup!

In other news; Konami is looking for more Silent Hill devs, a Suicide Squad leak has fans worried, the Nintendo Switch is still in high demand, and The Last of Us co-creator gets snubbed in the HBO series credits. 

In the comments, we talk about why people like Assassin’s Creed and the coming soon section is bringing some heat with Forspoken and the Dead Space Remake.

00:00 - Mass layoffs swwep entire games industry
04:49 - Konami looking for more Silent Hill developers
05:48 - Suicide Squad: KTJL leak is upsetting fans
06:36 - Nintendo Switch still in high demand
07:38 - Last of Us co-director calls for unionization after credit snub
08:56 - In the Comments
09:48 - Coming Soon

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[Eurogamer] Ubisoft CEO apologizes for whack statement
https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-ceo-reportedly-apologises-for-ball-is-in-your-court-comments

[WSJ] Unity lays off nearly 300 employees
https://www.wsj.com/articles/unity-software-lays-off-more-workers-as-tech-job-cuts-grow-11673974721

[PC Gamer] Riot Games lays off 46 employees
https://www.pcgamer.com/riot-games-lays-off-46-employees-as-it-makes-strategic-shifts-within-a-few-teams/

[PCGamesN] Riot confirms 46 laid off https://www.pcgamesn.com/riot-games-confirms-layoff-46-staff

[The Verge] Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees
https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/18/23560315/microsoft-job-cuts-layoffs-2023-tech

[IGN] Konami looking for more developers for Silent Hill
https://www.ign.com/articles/silent-hill-2-remake-world-exclusive-deep-dive-interview

[VGC] Leaked Suicide Squad worries fans
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/leaked-suicide-squad-image-appears-to-confirm-battle-pass-and-more/

[Bloomberg] Nintendo Switch production ramping up in 2023
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-20/nintendo-switch-production-boost-set-to-defy-industry-forecasts

[LA Times] Last of Us co-creator calls for unionization after HBO series snub
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-01-15/the-last-of-us-hbo-tv-show-video-game-history-neil-druckmann

[Reddit] Bruce Straley’s contributions at Naughty Dog
https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLastOfUs2/comments/q601nn/bruce_straley_wasnt_credited_as_a_writer_for/

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Xbox, Riot, Unity, GameSpot, Giant Bomb and more hit with layoffs

The Last of US show on HBO is doing numbers and many believe it's because it follows the source material very closely. What do you think?

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[Deadline] The Last of Us HBO series is doing well
https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-last-of-us-premiere-draws-4-7m-viewers-1235224124/

[Launcher] Washington Post review of The Last of Us show
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-season-1-review/

[Kotaku] The Last of Us game intro versus the show
https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-hbo-tv-show-ps5-game-remake-episode-1849995987

[Chartable] Apple Podcast to rankings
https://chartable.com/charts/itunes/us-tv-film-podcasts

[Collider] Why no spores in The Last of Us show?
https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-cordyceps-infection-explained-neil-druckmann-craig-mazin-comments/

[Gamespot] Gamespot’s The Last of Us show review 
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/the-last-of-us-hbo-show-review-faithful-additive-and-excellent/1900-6418015/

[YouTube] theRadBrad Last of Us Part 1 gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ormslu3uFkU&list=PLs1-UdHIwbo7aKGHZNPaBdcCvRKtkFFwA&index=6

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The Last of Us HBO series teaches ‘Hollywood’ a lesson

A new press release and financial report are foreshadowing a lot of trouble for Ubisoft to come due to underperforming sales from last year and a fairly large gap between major releases. All those details and more in this week’s episode of Roundup.

In other news; Xbox confirms a January showcase, CDPR settles a lawsuit with investors, Hogwarts Legacy is topping charts already, and Dunkey has announced his first game.

In the comments we talk about the potential for Switch 2 and the coming soon section has a dino cart racer, lots of Persona, and Fire Emblem Engage.

00:00 - Ubisoft is in really bad shape
04:34 - Xbox confirms January showcase
05:45 - CDPR settles investor lawsuit over Cyberpunk 2077
06:49 - Hogwarts Legacy is already a top-selling Steam game
07:52 - Dunkey announces the first Big Mode game
09:13 - In the Comments
10:08 - Coming Soon

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[Nintendo Life] Ubisoft share prices tumble after sales report
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/01/ubisoft-share-price-tumbles-after-dire-sales-report

[IGN] Ubisoft cancels 3 games, delays Skull and Bones
https://www.ign.com/articles/ubisoft-cancels-three-unannounced-games-delays-skull-and-bones-for-the-sixth-time

[Ubisoft] Official January Press Release
https://staticctf.akamaized.net/8aefmxkxpxwl/3nCTlhd4Dke8pe308etZ6e/b11d0bfe9c5094f0eecd44541c6ba0b8/Ubisoft_update_January_23_English_Final.pdf

[The Gamer] Ubisoft is looking for playtesters for Star Wars game
https://www.thegamer.com/ubisoft-star-wars-open-world-game-massive-playtesting/

[Xbox Blog] Xbox January Developer Direct confirmed
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/01/11/xbox-bethesda-present-developer-direct-livestream-january-25/?ocid=Announce_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Video_lrn_1.11.1

[Twitter] Aaron Greenberg Tweet
https://twitter.com/aarongreenberg/status/1613192142633201667?s=20&t=1VGe6MqaG7HORq8B0qhysg

[IGN] CDPR settles investor lawsuit
https://www.ign.com/articles/cd-projekt-red-settles-lawsuit-over-cyberpunk-2077s-rough-launch-for-185-million

[GameRant] Hogwarts Legacy top-selling game 
https://gamerant.com/hogwarts-legacy-steam-pre-order/

[Big Mode] Dunkey’s first game is Big Mode
https://bigmode.com/games/animal-well/

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Ubisoft is in really bad shape

A new report heavily implies that an Xbox showcase will take place later this month on January 25th. The report lines up with teases for Xbox executives and rumors that have been building since early December. Check today’s video for all the details!

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[Windows Central] Xbox Showcase is coming on January 25th
https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-will-host-developer_direct-games-show-with-arkane-bethesda-and-more-this-month

[VGC] Xbox addresses lack of Game Awards presence
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-addresses-lack-of-game-awards-reveals-we-have-a-lot-planned-to-show/

[GamesRadar] Interview with Arkane’s creative director
https://www.gamesradar.com/big-in-2023-redfall-preview-interview-exclusive/

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Xbox games showcase coming later this month

Switch Pro rumors already abound in the new year… well sort of. Actually, the word on the street is the Switch Pro might actually be dead! and Nintendo has no games for 2023! Check out today’s feature story to find out more about what's going on.

In other news; Naughty Dog is teasing a really big year for The Last of Us, Madden players are mourning, we do a quick and dirty recap of CES 2023, and Microsoft's lawyers are taking shots at everybody.

In the comments we talk about some more anticipated games and the Coming Soon section features not one, but two licensed anime games. One Piece and Dragon Ball Z will probably never die. 

00:00 - Switch Pro canceled, Switch 2 on the way
05:40 - Naughty Dog teases Last of Us 3 and a big year for the franchise
06:45 - Tons of Madden 23 players lost Franchise saves forever
07:59 - A disrespectful CES 2023 recap
09:38 - Microsoft and Activision lawyers aren’t playing
12:10 - In the Comments
13:36 - Coming Soon

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[YouTube] DF Direct Podcast about Switch 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKzOA0N4_BY

[Games Radar] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo’s last significant game in 2023?
https://www.gamesradar.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-is-reportedly-the-last-significant-switch-release-in-the-works-for-some-time/

[VGC] Mario Odyssey team working on Donkey Kong?
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-mario-odyssey-team-is-working-on-a-new-donkey-kong-game-its-claimed/

[Kotaku] HBO The Last of Us showrunner says some wild things
https://www.kotaku.com.au/2022/12/last-of-us-showrunner-says-original-game-is-the-greatest-story-ever-told-in-video-games/

[Naughty Dog] Official 2023 new year blog post
https://www.naughtydog.com/blog/the_last_of_us_10th_anniversary_kickoff

[TechRadar] Madden 23 server issues destroy players' saves
https://www.techradar.com/news/madden-23-players-mourn-lost-teams-as-bug-breaks-60-of-affected-saves

[Nvidia] Nvidia at CES 2023
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/events/ces/

[YouTube] AMD CES 2023 recap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CJWpk-G-B8

[YouTube] PlayStation at CES 2023
https://youtu.be/evLN4KJLxps

[VGC] Microsoft and Activision strike back at FTC’s attempt to block merger
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-and-activision-hit-back-at-the-ftcs-attempt-to-block-their-merger/

[GamesIndustry.biz] CMA extends Activision acquisition investigation
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cma-extends-deadline-for-microsoft-activision-blizzard-investigation

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Switch Pro canceled, Switch 2 on the way [rumor]

A new union has been formed at a major publisher under the Microsoft umbrella which is promising for improving labor practices across the entire games industry. Full scoop in today’s video.

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[GamesIndustry.biz] Zenimax QA workers form union https://www.gamesindustry.biz/zenimax-qa-workers-form-union

[Polygon] Workers at Microsoft-owned ZeniMax Media voted ‘yes’ to unionize 300 QA staff positions https://www.polygon.com/23495140/microsoft-zenimax-media-union-vote-qa-workers

[Microsoft] CWA, Microsoft announce labor neutrality
https://news.microsoft.com/2022/06/13/cwa-microsoft-announce-labor-neutrality-agreement/

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New union kicks off 2023 with high hopes for better labor conditions across the games industry

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Starfield, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League were all supposed to come out in 2022… but they didn’t so they are now coming out in 2023. Now if you are wondering what other games there are to get excited about, don’t worry, we have got you covered.

Stick around and take a look at our picks for the most anticipated games of 2023!

Thanks for watching and happy new year!

00:00 - Game 1 
01:00 - Game 2
01:41 - Game 3
02:58 - Game 4
05:50 - Game 5
06:25 - Game 6
06:56 - Game 7
07:30 - Game 8
08:07 - Game 9
08:41 - Game 10
09:17 - Game 11
10:07 - Game 12
12:09 - Game 13

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[YouTube] Starfield gameplay trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmb2FJGvnAw

[YouTube] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SNF4M_v7wc
[YouTube] Final Fantasy 16 trailer
https://youtu.be/wvunu2e29tc

[YouTube] Spider-Man 2 trailer 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIQ3xNqkVC4

[YouTube] Dead Space Remake trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96yUNw2zfW4

[YouTube] Silent Hill  2 Remake trailer
https://youtu.be/pyC_qiW_4ZY

[YouTube] Resident Evil 4 Remake trailer
https://youtu.be/E69tKrfEQag

[YouTube] Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRaobDJjiec

[YouTube] Fire Emblem Engage trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC3v_Vzp5_s

[YouTube] Street Fighter 6 trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilw0xDkfk2Q

[YouTube] Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
https://youtu.be/H_4CkyOmuuU

[YouTube] Dragon Age Dreadwolf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7x685DxMcw

[YouTube] Armored Core VI trailer
https://youtu.be/kKO1s-CUZvY

[YouTube] Hollow Knight: Silksong trailer 
https://youtu.be/JSfuFlhsxZY

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The most anticipated games of 2023

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Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and PC gaming! We have covered them all this year but what were the most impactful and compelling video game news stories of 2022? 

Well, we have got a list and were checking it twice so take come hang out and let’s reminisce about the past year of gaming.

Thanks for watching and happy holidays!

00:00 - Story 1 
02:16 - Story 2
03:32 - Story 3
04:36 - Story 4
07:08 - Story 5
08:44 - Story 6
09:50 - Story 7
10:51 - Story 8

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[VG247] Overwatch 2 had a terrible launch
https://www.vg247.com/overwatch-2-bad-launch

[Kotaku] NFL Pros drag Madden 23
https://kotaku.com/madden-23-reviews-nfl-title-update-fix-broken-ps5-1849462010

[Eurogamer] Sonic Frontiers has a long way to go
https://www.eurogamer.net/sonic-frontiers-director-says-the-game-still-has-a-long-way-to-go

[DotEsports] Modern Warfare II issues at launch
https://dotesports.com/call-of-duty/news/7-most-urgent-issues-mw2-needs-fixed-in-first-big-post-launch-update

[Eurogamer] Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are comprehensive technical failures https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2022-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-are-comprehensive-technical-failures

[Bloomberg] Alleged GTA 6 hacker pleads not guilty
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/uk-teenager-pleads-not-guilty-to-hacking-companies

[VGC] GTA VI leak confirms rumors with over 90 video clips
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-gta-6-leak-sees-over-90-alleged-videos-circulated/
[Gamerant] Diablo Immortal made 300 million dollars
https://gamerant.com/diablo-immortal-made-300-million-dollars/

[Reddit] It costs over 540k to max out a character in Diablo Immortal
https://www.reddit.com/r/gachagaming/comments/vl6312/it_takes_over_540000_to_max_out_a_single_diablo/

[Reddit] How much it costs to get a 5-star gem in diablo immortal 
https://www.reddit.com/r/DiabloImmortal/comments/v6f9d5/i_calculated_how_much_it_costs_to_get_a_5_gem_in/

[Kotaku] Nintendo workers speak out about toxic culture 
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-america-switch-employee-treatment-unionize-nlr-1848828975

[IGN] A long history of toxic work culture at Nintendo
https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-america-contractors-full-time-complaints-report

[The Verge] Nintendo settles labor complaint
https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/13/23402344/nintendo-nlrb-complaint-settlement-aston-carter

[The Gamer] Helen Taylor charities are anti-abortion groups
https://www.thegamer.com/hellena-taylor-bayonetta-3-boycott-anti-abortion/

[Nintendo Life] Original Bayonetta voice actor won’t return for Bayo 3
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/its-official-bayonettas-og-voice-actor-wont-be-returning-for-the-third-outing

[Twitter] Bayonetta 3 VA asks fans to boycott the game 
https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1581289084718227456?s=20&t=sjn8erqDHMNU-A21GiqzbQ

[Bloomberg] Platinum games offered Bayonetta 3 VA Helena Taylor $15k
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-18/bayonetta-3-voice-actor-s-pay-dispute-overshadows-nintendo-game

[Twitter] Helena Taylor confirms she was offered more than $4000 dollars for Bayo 3
https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1584415390171480066?s=20&t=_bd3VszQaLd7_nowqu8eLA

[YouTube] Gabe Newell teases high school students about steam on consoles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sDJevZcDP0

[Reddit] Gabe Newell implies steam might be expanding to consoles
https://www.reddit.com/r/HalfLife/comments/n9rlb6/steam_might_be_expanding_to_console_i_shot_this/

[VentureBeat] Elden Ring on Steam Deck is good
https://venturebeat.com/games/i-played-150-hours-of-elden-ring-on-steam-deck-and-loved-it/

[PlayStation] PS5 gets a price hike
https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/25/ps5-price-to-increase-in-select-markets-due-to-global-economic-environment-including-high-inflation-rates/

[GamesIndustry.biz] Microsoft's plans to acquire Activision Blizzard
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-whats-going-on-and-what-happens-next

[GamesIndustry.biz] PlayStation says CoD deal inadequate
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels

[CNBC] Microsoft offers sony a 10-year CoD licensing deal
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/06/microsoft-offers-sony-10-year-deal-for-call-of-duty-on-playstation-.html

[Eurogamer] Microsoft offers Sony CoD licensing deal for PlayStation Plus subscribers
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-reportedly-offered-sony-the-option-to-put-call-of-duty-on-playstation-plus

[FTC] The FTC sues Microsoft to halt Activision acquisition
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/12/ftc-seeks-block-microsoft-corps-acquisition-activision-blizzard-inc

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The biggest video game news of 2022

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The Xbox and Sony back and forth continue as new offers and developments emerge surrounding Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard King. 

In other news; The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update is broken on PC, Epic drops server support for 17 games, Apple is going to allow outside app stores, and a God of War TV series is coming to Amazon Prime.

In the comments this week we talk about what the FTC should actually be focusing on when it comes to gaming and the “Coming Soon” section has finally chilled out.

Thanks for watching and have a great weekend! 

00:00 - Sony wants to grow “by making Xbox smaller” 
05:07 - The Witcher 3 Next-Gen Update is broken on PC
06:20 - Epic drops server support for 17 games
07:32 - Apple to allow outside app stores due to EU law
09:01 - God of War TV series is coming to Amazon Prime
10:00 - In the comments
10:58 - Coming Soon

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[Bloomberg] Microsoft says it offered consent decree on CoD
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-13/microsoft-says-it-offered-ftc-consent-decree-on-call-of-duty

[VGC] Microsoft offers CoD licensing for PlayStation Plus
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-has-reportedly-offered-sony-the-right-to-put-call-of-duty-on-ps-plus/

[VGC] Phil Spencer says PlayStation wants to grow by making Xbox smaller
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/phil-spencer-claims-playstation-wants-to-grow-by-making-xbox-smaller/

[RPS] Witcher 3 next-gen update is still broken
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-witcher-3s-next-gen-update-is-borked-so-heres-how-to-roll-it-back

[Epic Games] Epic shutting down server support on 17 games
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/epic-is-turning-off-online-services-and-servers-for-some-older-games

[PC Gamer] Epic is making Unreal Tournament 3 free-to-play
https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-is-delisting-almost-every-unreal-game-but-making-unreal-tournament-3-free/

[Bloomberg] Apple will allow side-loading apps
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-12-13/will-apple-allow-users-to-install-third-party-app-stores-sideload-in-europe

[The Gamer] God of War series is coming to Amazon Prime
https://www.thegamer.com/god-of-war-series-coming-to-amazon-prime/

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Sony wants to grow “by making Xbox smaller,” according to Xbox boss

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The Game Awards came out swinging this year with tons of big announcements and maybe the best production of the show we have seen to date. Today we are highlighting all the best trailers and some of the awards from the event. Come hang out.

In other news; there’s more Smash drama, the Activision deal is on hold, Big Xbox announcements are on the way, and Unreal 5 just got a huge upgrade.

In the comments this week we talk about Dwarf Fortress and the Coming Soon section is strangely packed with tons of whimsy and wonder. Just look at that lil’ gator go!

Thanks for watching and have a great weekend! 

00:00 - The Game Awards 2022 highlights
03:53 - Awards summary
07:26 - The Smash drama continues
09:33 - FTC sues Microsoft, Activision deal on hold
11:26 - Big Xbox announcements coming soon
09:59 - Unreal 5 update gives Fortnite some serious upgrades
12:20 - In the comments
13:12 - Coming Soon

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[YouTube] The Game Awards 2022 full live stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl9yakt_5tc

[Kotaku] Smash drama initial statements
https://kotaku.com/nintendo-smash-world-tour-fgc-shut-down-panda-esports-1849833867

[DotEsports] Ex-Panda CEO pushes back on all claims
https://dotesports.com/fgc/news/ex-panda-ceo-pushes-back-on-all-claims-made

[FTC.gov] Official FTC statement
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/...

[Forbes] Microsoft announces 10-year CoD deal with Nintendo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultass...

[Kotaku] Gabe Newell rejects Call of Duty deal 
https://kotaku.com/microsoft-activisi…

[Game Developer] EU regulators say the FTC is out of line
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/european-commission-argues-ftc-s-microsoft-lawsuit-is-unjustified

[Twitter] Aaron Greenberg says Xbox news is coming
https://twitter.com/aarongreenberg/status/1601117207173308416?s=20&t=D0Bs8_55UrDnTO19EX1eIw

[Kotaku] Fortnite looks really good now
https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/drop-into-the-next-generation-of-fortnite-battle-royale-powered-by-unreal-engine-5-1

[YouTube] RX 580
https://youtu.be/SbcvTuO9B7A

[YouTube] DanielZockt
https://youtu.be/1KxhMFwVnMs

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The Game Awards 2022 highlights

The FTC has sued Microsoft blocking the company's plans to acquire Activision Blizzard King for $69 million dollars.

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[FTC.gov] Official FTC statement
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/12/ftc-seeks-block-microsoft-corps-acquisition-activision-blizzard-inc

[Forbes] Microsoft announces 10-year CoD deal with Nintendo
https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/12/07/microsoft-announces-call-of-duty-deal-with-nintendo-further-pressure-sony-and-regulators/?sh=2e2453520a47

[Kotaku] Gabe Newell rejects Call of Duty deal 
https://kotaku.com/microsoft-activision-call-of-duty-nintendo-switch-steam-1849862479

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Activision deal blocked by the FTC (for now)

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