ScrubVerse Podcast

Chris gives a spoiler-free review of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, Coronavirus may delay next-gen consoles, Corey shares his favorite 90s commercials, and Granblue Fantasy Versus is hype. Let's Go.

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka
Closing Track: "Buck Bumble Theme" by Justin Scharvona

News:

1. The Coronavirus could impact next-gen releases
   1. https://www.businessinsider.com/playstation-5-xbox-series-x-delay-wuhan-coronavirus-2020-2/
   2. https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/06/health/wuhan-coronavirus-timeline-fast-facts/index.html
   3. https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendo-confirms-switch-production-has-been-delayed-by-coronavirus/
   4. https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/4/21122081/foxconn-coronavirus-close-factories-big-tech
   5. https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/6/21126013/nintendo-switch-delays-production-coronavirus
   6. https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-nintendo/nintendo-says-delays-to-switch-production-shipping-due-to-coronavirus-unavoidable-idUKKBN2000N8
   7. https://www.nintendo.co.jp/support/information/2020/0206_01.html
   8. https://twitter.com/PrivateDivision/status/1225526314188386304
   9. https://twitter.com/PrivateDivision/status/1225530449994362906
   10. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/06/world/asia/chinese-doctor-Li-Wenliang-coronavirus.html
   11. https://nypost.com/2020/02/06/coronavirus-delays-nintendo-switch-production-shipments/
   12. https://twitter.com/overwatchleague/status/1222685865354285056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1222685865354285056&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2020%2F1%2F29%2F21113801%2Fcoronavirus-overwatch-league-blizzard-china-games-canceled-february-march
   13. https://www.ndemiccreations.com/en/news/172-statement-on-the-current-coronavirus-outbreak
   14. https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/coronavirus-spike-china-video-game
   15. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-confirms-its-no-longer-giving-away-pandemic-free-this-week/
   16. https://www.vg247.com/2020/01/31/taipei-game-show-cancelled-due-outbreak-coronavirus/
   17. https://www.dualshockers.com/free-game-coronavirus-china-pc-mirror/
2. Anthem: A Realm Reborn
   1. https://twitter.com/apacherose3/status/1225796759189889024
   2. https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/12/anthem-icetide/
   3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/02/08/no-anthems-christmas-decorations-being-up-doesnt-mean-bioware-has-abandoned-it/#1a698b1264f1
   4. https://kotaku.com/sources-bioware-plans-a-complete-overhaul-for-anthem-1839892415
   5. https://blog.bioware.com/2020/02/10/anthem-update-february-10/
3. Geoff Keighley ditches E3
   1. https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1227638604618293248
   2. https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1227639428027256832
   3. https://twitter.com/michaelpachter/status/1227677056479023104
   4. https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1227644985844981760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1227644985844981760&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.ign.com%2Farticles%2Fgeoff-keighley-is-skipping-e3-2020
   5. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-02-12-geoff-keighley-will-not-participate-in-e3-2020
   6. https://gamedaily.biz/article/1215/e3-2020-planning-document-proposes-overhaul-with-queuetainment-new-floor-plan-industry-only-day
   7. https://variety.com/2019/gaming/features/entertainment-software-association-mike-gallagher-e3-1203211280/
   8. https://www.wired.com/story/geoff-keighley-leaves-e3/?utm_campaign=wired&utm_social-type=owned&utm_brand=wired&mbid=social_twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
   9. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/02/12/geoff-keighley-will-skip-e3-first-time-25-years/
   10. https://www.theesa.com/press-releases/reimagined-e3-will-delight-fans-and-showcase-whats-next-in-interactive-entertainment/
4. The Playstation 5 will cost how much?
   1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-14/sony-is-struggling-with-playstation-5-price-due-to-costly-parts
   2. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-PlayStation-Pro-1TB-Console-4/dp/B07K14XKZH/ref=asc_df_B07K14XKZH/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=264134342108&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14101224208837366620&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028315&hvtargid=pla-599061723105&psc=1
   3. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/new-ps5-leak-suggests-v-shape-design-could-be-legit

Quick podcast during the Phantasy Star Online 2 Closed Beta Test. Discussing dream EVO line-ups, whether the Nintendo Switch Pro is necessary, recapping the Warcraft 3: Reforged situation, and if major developers like Platinum Games should use crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter.

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka
Closing Track: "Alpha Blade" by Beat Drop

Music is provided via OCRemix.org

1. Blizzard has caved into protests
   1. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/warcraft-iii-reforged-developer-update/18425
   2. https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/legal/2749df07-2b53-4990-b75e-a7cb3610318b/custom-game-acceptable-use-policy
   3. https://www.pcgamer.com/warcraft-3-reforged-launch-was-a-hard-week-blizzard-president-says/
   4. https://www.warcraft3refunded.com/
2. Trouble at Rockstar
   1. https://ir.take2games.com/node/26571/html
   2. https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2020/02/dan-houser-leaves-rockstar.html
   3. https://www.ign.com/articles/rockstar-games-co-founder-leaves-company-dan-houser-red-dead-redemption-gta
   4. https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/gta-5-now-profitable-entertainment-product-ever-3448487
   5. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/red-dead-redemption-2-gta-5-and-borderlands-3-reac/1100-6471283/
   6. https://kotaku.com/inside-rockstar-games-culture-of-crunch-1829936466
   7. https://www.vulture.com/2018/10/the-making-of-rockstar-games-red-dead-redemption-2.html
3. Should Established Developers use Crowd Funding Platforms?
   1. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platinumgames/the-wonderful-101-remastered

Oh Blizzard.... How can you fuck this up so bad... Mega Visions Managing Editor ScottyMo is in the house to help us talk about new news on the PS5 spec and pricing leaks, Knights of the Old Republic, Kojima maaaaybe working on a new Silent Hill, and the dumpster baby that is Warcraft 3: Reforged.

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Opening: "Wily" by Kubaluka
Closing Track: "Get Into the Wave" from Sonic the Fighters

News:

1. Blizzard Faces Mass Revolt After Warcraft 3 Reforged Launch Disaster
   1. https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/warcraft-iii-reforged?ref=hp
   2. https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/29/21113975/warcraft-3-reforged-downgrade-launch-issues-fan-response-cutscenes-performance-custom-games-dota
   3. https://www.pcgamer.com/all-your-warcraft-3-reforged-custom-games-belong-exclusively-to-blizzard/#comment-jump
   4. https://kotaku.com/warcraft-3-reforged-isn-t-much-of-an-upgrade-1841325885
   5. https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/top/
   6. https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/comments/evm19d/on_their_own_site_blizz_is_still_advertising/
   7. https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/comments/evfop0/features_that_were_removed_from_original_warcraft/
   8. https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/comments/evfamp/is_this_a_joke_this_is_the_release_version_right/
   9. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/congratulations-blizzard/14117
   10. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/for-all-of-you-aspiring-map-makers/14508
   11. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/reforged-is-a-forced-downgrade-for-classic-users/14852
   12. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/who-else-refunded/14335
   13. https://mp1st.com/news/blizzard-banning-users-on-forum-for-helping-people-with-warcraft-3-reforged-refund
   14. https://www.pcgamer.com/blizzard-has-completely-changed-say-diablos-original-creators/
   15. https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/comments/evfsh9/how_to_request_a_refund_guide/
   16. https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/comments/eves3w/people_are_getting_banned/
   17. https://www.reddit.com/r/warcraft3/comments/ew03d6/warcraft_3_reforged_refund_request_denied/
   18. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/blizzard-is-deniying-refunds-warning/15362
   19. https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/warcraft3/t/blizzard-is-subject-to-penalty-under-15-us-code-%C2%A7-54-false-advertisement-law/14813
2. Rumor: EA might bring back good Star Wars games
   1. http://www.cinelinx.com/news/knights-of-the-old-republic-remake-might-be-back-in-the-cards-exclusive/
   2. https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-remake-rumored-to-be-in-development-at-ea
   3. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/04/17/lucasfilm-developing-something-knights-of-the-old-republic-related
   4. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/05/23/star-wars-movie-based-on-knights-of-the-old-republic-reportedly-in-the-works
   5. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/24/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-makes-kotors-darth-revan-canon
   6. https://twitter.com/JordanMaison/status/1220112363308900352?s=20
3. Konami may be working on a Silent Hill Reboot
   1. https://twitter.com/AestheticGamer1/status/1219571472751947776?s=20
   2. https://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/rumor-multiple-silent-hill-titles-in-development/
   3. https://twitter.com/adsk4/status/1213573816393203712
   4. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-11-24-now-death-stranding-is-out-kojimas-thoughts-are-turning-back-to-horror
   5. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-01-26-report-konami-has-two-new-silent-hill-games-in-development
4. PS5 Price and Features possibly leaked
   1. https://bgr.com/2020/01/30/ps5-release-date-price-ssd-storage-and-brand-new-features-leaked/amp/

Google Stadia is in a lot more trouble than originally let on, Xbox Series X's prototype revealed and may have a critical issue when compared to the PlayStation 5, Nintendo garbage "No Refunds, No Returns" policy gets scrutinized, and the question segment became a music themed riff session.

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Opening: "Steam Gardens" by Helynt
Closing Track: "Saria's Song" by SREYAS

Music is provided by OverClock Remix

News:

1. Stadia is going to shit.
   1. https://www.androidcentral.com/google-stadia-now-lets-you-buy-games-through-browsers
   2. https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/72354/google-stadia-mobile-downloads-have-halved-since-november/
   3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/01/03/destiny-2s-google-stadia-population-has-dropped-by-more-than-half-since-launch/#18ee1fb2604c
   4. https://twitter.com/genepark/status/1196488999524802562?lang=en
   5. https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1196766382584672256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1196766382584672256&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vg247.com%2F2019%2F11%2F20%2Fgoogle-stadia-pre-orders-below-expectations-report%2F
   6. https://community.stadia.com/t5/Stadia-Community-Blog/Stadia-in-the-New-Year/ba-p/13027
2. Dying Light 2 is indefinitely shelved until further notice
   1. https://twitter.com/DyingLightGame/status/1219288598920470529
   2. https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/20/21073985/dying-light-2-delay-ps4-xbox-one-pc
   3. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-06-11-your-choices-can-wipe-out-entire-settlements-in-dying-light-2
3. Xbox Series X shows it’s ass
   1. https://www.neogaf.com/threads/next-gen-ps5-next-xbox-ot-speculation-analysis-leaks-thread.1480978/page-713
   2. https://www.thurrott.com/games/xbox/228561/xbox-series-x-hardware-shows-up-early
   3. https://twitter.com/tomwarren/status/1214308333097824259
   4. https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21053989/microsoft-xbox-series-x-rear-ports-connectivity-amd-ces-2020
   5. https://www.thurrott.com/games/xbox/227520/xbox-series-x-ports-revealed
4. Xbox Series X SSD may be half the speed of the PS5
   1. https://www.pcgamesn.com/microsoft/xbox-series-x-pcie-4-ssd-pcie-3-speed
5. All Sales Final: Nintendo calls no take backsies
   1. https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12393/~/what-is-the-cancellation-policy-for-digital-purchases%3F
   2. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4000642/microsoft-store-cancel-an-order?ranMID=43674&ranEAID=je6NUbpObpQ&ranSiteID=je6NUbpObpQ-dFsLRkkxmJ.0jj95KytXXQ&epi=je6NUbpObpQ-dFsLRkkxmJ.0jj95KytXXQ&irgwc=1&OCID=AID2000142_aff_7795_1243925&tduid=(ir__tbukruxehskftng1kk0sohznxm2xlgtyxd13xaa200)(7795)(1243925)(je6NUbpObpQ-dFsLRkkxmJ.0jj95KytXXQ)()&irclickid=_tbukruxehskftng1kk0sohznxm2xlgtyxd13xaa200
   3. https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/get-help/help-library/store---transactions/playstation-store-information---pre-orders/how-do-i-cancel-a-pre-order-0/
   4. https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/
   5. https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/store-refund-policy
   6. https://www.forbrukerradet.no/side/filing-complaint-against-four-video-game-platforms-for-breaching-european-consumer-law/
   7. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-12-18-germany-will-take-nintendo-and-its-no-cancel-eshop-pre-order-policy-to-court
   8. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-02-22-norway-says-nintendo-is-breaking-the-law-over-eshop-refund-policy

THE HOES ARE MAD!!! But do they have a right to be? Chris and Corey talk about Nintendo's decision to add another Fire Emblem character to the Smash Brothers roster, Chris asserts his dominance in Halo 2 over his boss, Cyberpunk and Final Fantasy VII faces delays, Sony curves E3 again, and much, much more.

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Opening: "Steam Gardens" by Helynt
Closing Track: "Crosswind" by B-laze

Music is provided by OverClock Remix

News:

1. CD Projekt Red delays Cyberpunk 2077
   1. https://twitter.com/CDPROJEKTRED/status/1217861009446182912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1217861009446182912&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2020%2F1%2F16%2F21069016%2Fcyberpunk-2077-new-release-date-date-delay-september-cd-projekt-red
   2. https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/16/21069351/cyberpunk-2077-developer-multiplayer-release-date-2021
   3. https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/epmgzb/cyberpunk_2077_delayed_to_september_17th_2020/fekbcef/
   4. https://twinfinite.net/2020/01/cyberpunk-2077-devs-confident-about-new-release-date-thinking-about-next-gen-but-plan-hasnt-changed/
2. Final Fantasy VII Delayed
   1. https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/message-final-fantasy-vii-remake-development-team
   2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kznek1uNVsg
   3. http://novacrystallis.com/2017/02/yoshinori-kitase-talks-final-fantasy-vii-remake-progress/
   4. https://kotaku.com/square-enix-is-now-doing-final-fantasy-vii-remake-in-ho-1795630436
3. 1. Pokemon Sword and Shield Expansion pass
      1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=211&v=bRUWgM31BRQ&feature=emb_logo
      2. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-sword-and-shield-dlc-all-returning-pokemon/1100-6472744/
4. Sony to skip E3 Again
   1. https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/13/21063737/sony-ps5-e3-2020-skip-again-launch-new-console-generation
   2. https://www.engadget.com/2018/12/04/e3-2019-indie-games-esa-sony-devolver/
   3. https://kotaku.com/e3-expo-leaks-the-personal-information-of-over-2-000-jo-1836936908
   4. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2019-attendance-falls-compared-to-last-year/1100-6467795/
   5. https://gamedaily.biz/article/1215/e3-2020-planning-document-proposes-overhaul-with-queuetainment-new-floor-plan-industry-only-day
   6. https://twitter.com/XboxP3/status/1216943255163531264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1216943255163531264&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2020%2F1%2F13%2F21063737%2Fsony-ps5-e3-2020-skip-again-launch-new-console-generation
   7. https://variety.com/2019/gaming/features/entertainment-software-association-mike-gallagher-e3-1203211280/

Chris and Corey sit down for the first time this year to discuss the crazy times they had at MAGFest 2020, as well as give some indie developers some well deserved recognition.

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Opening: "Steam Gardens" by Helynt
Closing Track: "Minit's Awalening" by Jukio Kallio

Music is provided by KHInsider

Join us on a late night conversation on the origins of Super Mario Bros. 3, Thursday Night Throwdown fun, Retro Gaming Etiquette, and why the owner of CVS is a spiteful bitch.

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Opening: "Steam Gardens" by Helynt
Closing Track: "F-Zero - Big Blue [Eurobeat Remix]" by Dominic Ninmark

Music is provided by KHInsider

News:

1. Activision is charging players for a Kill/Death Tracker
   1. https://mp1st.com/news/modern-warfare-scoreboard-deaths-can-be-viewed-in-game-for-a-price
   2. https://www.reddit.com/r/modernwarfare/comments/e8uais/did_they_just_add_a_watch_with_a_feature_that_we/
   3. https://kotaku.com/modern-warfare-will-show-you-your-kill-death-ratio-for-1840416982
2. The Studio that saved the Sonic The Hedgehog is shutting its doors
   1. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/one-of-vancouver-s-biggest-players-in-film-animation-shutters-weeks-before-christmas-1.5393522
   2. https://imgur.com/eJLmtF1
   3. https://latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2019-12-12/technicolor-closes-life-of-pi-vfx-creator-mpc-vancouver
   4. https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/breaking-mpc-studio-behind-the-lion-king-shuts-down-vancouver-studio-183671.html
   5. https://www.reddit.com/r/vfx/comments/e9dtxe/as_a_recently_let_go_employee_of_mpc_van/
   6. https://www.indiewire.com/2019/11/sonic-redesign-cost-paramount-five-million-1202190493/
   7. https://twitter.com/fowltown/status/1131937685700980736
3. Sony announces “Back Button Attachment” for the PS4
   1. https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/ps4/accessories/dualshock-4-back-button-attachment/
   2. https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/elite-wireless-controller-series-2
   3. http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/12/talking_point_is_the_back_button_attachment_an_attempt_to_bring_the_dualshock_4_in_line_with_ps5
   4. https://www.t3.com/news/ps5-controller-design-leaks-in-patent-and-reveals-a-big-change-is-on-the-way
   5. https://scufgaming.com/playstation-4-pro-gaming-controllers
   6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FNOKSwkg5U&feature=youtu.be
   7. https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/ebw6ux/dualshock_4_back_button_attachment_announced/fb7kag3/
4. Redbox no longer renting out games
   1. https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/9/21003320/redbox-video-games-rentals-purchases-movies-business
   2. https://www.redbox.com/games?CID=aff:CJAffiliate:6:19:2019:5a8e2122194e8c3db25863d039000317e73b0cec091152240:LOB:Movies
   3. https://www.statista.com/statistics/190225/digital-and-physical-game-sales-in-the-us-since-2009/
   4. https://sony.net/SonyInfo/IR/library/presen/er/17q4_sonypre.pdf
   5. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/11/for-console-games-downloads-are-approaching-a-tipping-point/
   6. https://wccftech.com/video-game-revenue-100-digital-by-2022/

The Game Awards reveal that we've been pronouncing Tekken incorrectly, we do a quick rundown of the Nintendo Indies Showcase and the State of Play, Chris and Corey argue about the legitimacy of Greta Van Fleet, and Scotty rages about Jeff Goldblum's new special.

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Opening: "Steam Gardens" by Helynt
Closing Track: "The Street of Rage" by Yuzo Koshiro

Music is provided by KHInsider

News:

1. Nintendo Nindies 2019
   1. http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/12/round_up_all_the_games_from_the_nintendo_indie_world_showcase_-_december_2019
2. Sony State of Play 2019
   1. https://www.gamesradar.com/playstation-state-of-play-how-to-watch-december-2019/
3. More Xbox Series X details revealed.
   1. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-series-x-exclusive-details-say-hello-to-micro/1100-6472190/
   2. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/12/12/microsoft-unveils-xbox-series-x/
4. More Stadia Issues
   1. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-final-fantasy-15-we-expected-more-than-1080p-at-30fps
   2. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-metro-exodus-stadia-vs-xbox-one-x
   3. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-11-25-google-issues-statement-after-stadia-owners-say-it-broke-promises-over-game-performance

Knock, knock. The FBI would like to know your gaming history - We talk about the sting operation that went down over the Playstation 4 network, Psyonix and Epic Games shitty monetization changes coming to Rocket League, Sony putting a nail in the coffin for it's future in the handheld market, and some of the most disturbing D&D sessions Chris has ever had.

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Opening: "Steam Gardens" by Helynt
Closing Track: "Turquoise Paradise - For Foliage Furnace Act 1" by LakeFepard

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News:

1. You can now get cocaine on your Playstation 4
   1. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/zmjp73/fbi-asked-sony-playstation-4-user-data-cocaine-dealer
   2. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2018/02/14/sony-playstation-4-data-disclosed-to-feds-in-terrorism-probe/#2711561c5c7f
   3. https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2015/11/14/why-the-paris-isis-terrorists-used-ps4-to-plan-attacks/#2ef165c07055
2. Rocket League moves forward with a more direct monetization system
   1. https://www.rocketleague.com/news/crates-leaving-rocket-league-later-this-year/
   2. https://www.rocketleague.com/news/blueprints-and-final-crate-revealed/
   3. https://www.rocketleague.com/news/the-item-shop--a-closer-look/
   4. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/rocket-leagues-loot-boxes-are-gone-and-the-communi/1100-6471935/
   5. https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLeague/comments/e638pr/prices/
   6. https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLeague/comments/e65mdy/aw_yes_16k_for_lime_pyrrhos_which_you_used_to_be/
   7. https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLeague/comments/e64a1v/if_you_dont_understand/
   8. https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLeague/comments/e68zix/more_people_need_to_see_this/
   9. https://www.pcgamer.com/rocket-league-players-arent-happy-with-loot-boxes-being-replaced-by-a-shop/
3. Disney fails to renew DRM deal, Tron Unplayable
   1. https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/621017-drm-securom-tron-evolution-unplayable-activation
   2. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/3kxx8b/the-curse-of-oudated-drm-claims-another-victim-tron
   3. https://www.reddit.com/r/tron/comments/e5d4fw/game_you_cant_play_the_steam_version_of_tron/
   4. https://steamcommunity.com/app/315440/discussions/0/2733047810439073181/?ctp=3
4. Sony confirms (again) that they are done with the handheld market
   1. https://www.techradar.com/news/sony-hints-that-its-done-with-handheld-consoles-ruling-out-a-ps-vita-or-psp-return

Take a stroll down memory lane as we discuss the Sonic OVA (for the second time?), the commitments of being a Competitive Pokemon Trainer, and the shitty Star Wars prequels. We also talk about the ever growing Google Stadia Dumpster Fire and CDPR's plans for monetization.

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News:

1. Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer will have “Wise” Microtransactions
   1. https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/wp-content/uploads-en/2019/11/teleconference-q3-2019-financial-results.mp3
   2. https://twistedvoxel.com/cdpr-monetization-cyberpunk-2077-multiplayer/
   3. https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/e0zp0s/cdpr_talks_about_monetization_for_cyberpunk_2077/f8m0qom/?utm_source=share&amp%3Butm_medium=web2x
   4. https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/e0zp0s/cdpr_talks_about_monetization_for_cyberpunk_2077/f8mky3d/?utm_source=share&amp%3Butm_medium=web2x
   5. https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/e0zp0s/cdpr_talks_about_monetization_for_cyberpunk_2077/f8l99ml/?utm_source=share&amp%3Butm_medium=web2x
2. The Pokemon Company suing leakers over Strategy Guides
   1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2019/11/25/who-leaked-sword-and-shield-secrets-pokmon-lawyers-want-to-catch-em-all/#79be2ccd751f
   2. https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6559817/Pokemon-Is-Suing-Unknown-Discord-Sword-and.pdf
   3. https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6559814/Pokemon-Wants-Subpoeanas-on-4Chan-and-Discord.pdf
3. Google Stadia to Offer Refunds
   1. https://twitter.com/GoogleStadia/status/1199403828128276480
   2. https://twitter.com/BhanuChawla/status/1199404116805660672
   3. https://twitter.com/GigaBoots/status/1199414776700559364
   4. https://community.stadia.com/t5/Stadia-Community-Announcements/November-26th-Community-Updates-Updated-3-09-PM-PST/ba-p/6154
   5. https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/18/20970297/google-stadia-review-gaming-streaming-cloud-price-specs-features-chrome-pixel
   6. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2019-stadia-tech-review
   7. https://twitter.com/Nitomatta/status/1196485009315520512
   8. https://9to5google.com/2019/11/24/stadia-4k-games-quality/amp/
   9. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-11-25-google-issues-statement-after-stadia-owners-say-it-broke-promises-over-game-performance
4. Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is EA’s top selling Star Wars game
   1. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191126005302/en/Force-Strong-Star-Wars-Jedi-Fallen-Order%E2%84%A2
   2. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2017-11-29-popularity-of-linear-games-declining-ea
   3. https://www.ea.com/news/an-update-on-the-visceral-star-wars-project