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(00:00:00) intro (00:00:58) Más de la mitad de los gringos dejaron de postear (00:24:17) Pasó en la India y ahora en México, porque los exámenes de admisión de las públicas son tan controversiales (00:38:02) Venezuela comienza la reunión pero con una llamada (00:42:35) EL MENÚ (00:46:11) anuncios (00:48:03) patreon (01:15:55) cosas que me mandan para que yo la pierda (01:42:33) La Crisis Migratoria y el egoísmo europeo Dice Sanchez Puej (01:51:05) Quién es pero Infantino o Blatter (02:03:05) El alcalde de Nueva York publica una lista que no debió publicar (02:07:42) Por qué estoy harto de que digan que Cuba resuelve (02:12:09) Chico ya ni en el Danubio se puede confiar (02:14:20) Japón no quiere ser cualquier Lupanar, busca la palabra en el diccionario. (02:28:36) No, no es lo mismo en Audio Libro a menos que sea un chisme (02:36:32) Hay gente que se nos va porque optaron por la naturaleza y los delfines y las mariposas (02:41:26) Esta semana las bolsas asiáticas nos recordaron que todo está muy frágil (02:43:52) Demasiada gente da positivo para la matica, entonces no los testeamos si queremos emplearlos (02:47:54) Kimi vino y se fue? ¿Qué pasó con Los Chinos y su segunda Deep Seek ? (02:54:57) Estamos normalizando el hecho de que no controlamos nada (03:03:52) No, no hay una isla de plástico flotando en el Pacífico (03:12:34) La guerra no es solo con Irán (03:18:17) Hay que leer el paquete de reformas de Milei para preguntarte si eres de Derecha en serio o por rabia (03:23:33) vean esto, está muy interesante (03:29:24) la casa blanca y sus cosas (03:31:30) El futuro que pintó Mad Max existe, y es en Minecraft (03:37:34) Un cuento corporativo que no me sabía (03:45:10) quién vigila a quién? (03:50:21) EXTRA - El mejor parque para tus niños es el parque más sucio INFORMACIÓN CENTRALIZADA SOBRE EL TERREMOTO EN VENEZUELA https://www.profesorbriceno.com/about-5 LE PUEDES COMPRAR A UN PANA LA SUSCRIPCIÓN CON TARJETA DE REGALO https://www.patreon.com/profesorbriceno/gift O COMPRAR UNA GIFT CARD DE PATREON EN https://rewarble.com/brands/patreon COMO DIJIMOS EN EL EPISODIO LA MERCH ESTÁ AQUÍ https://quesevayantodos-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/all EPISODIO COMPLETO Y PARTICIPACION EN VIVO EN https://www.patreon.com/profesorbriceno Las Grabaciones pueden verse en vivo en TWITCH ️https://www.twitch.tv/profesorbriceno SUSCRÍBETE AL PODCAST POR AUDIO EN CUALQUIER PLATAFORMA ⬇️  AQUÍ LAS ENCUENTRAS TODAS: ➡️➡️➡️ https://pod.link/676871115 los más populares SPOTIFY ⬇️   https://open.spotify.com/show/3rFE3ZP8OXMLUEN448Ne5i?si=1cec891caf6c4e03 APPLE PODCASTS ⬇️   https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/que-se-vayan-todos/id676871115 GOOGLE PODCASTS ⬇️   https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-que-se-vayan-todos_sq_f11549_1.html FEED PARA CUALQUIER APP DE PODCASTS ⬇️   https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-que-se-vayan-todos_sq_f11549_1.html Si te gustó, activa la campanita   FECHAS DE PRESENTACIONES ⬇ ️ http://www.profesorbriceno.com/tour Redes sociales: ✏️Web https://www.profesorbriceno.com ✏️Instagram https://www.instagram.com/profesorbriceno/ ✏️X https://x.com/profesorbriceno ✏️Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profesorbricenoOficial/ #aburrido #profesorbriceño #noticias #política

One of the biggest Xbox releases of the year is almost here, and Jampack Sam joins us after going hands-on with Gears of War: E-Day. We break down everything he learned from the multiplayer preview, including Horde Siege, weapon customization, PvP, classes, progression, and whether The Coalition has found the right balance between classic Gears and modern gameplay. We also dive into Microsoft's latest earnings report and Asha Sharma's long-term roadmap for Xbox. What do the company's priorities mean for consoles, Game Pass, Minecraft, TV adaptations, and the future of Project Helix? Finally, Sony has responded to concerns over its move away from physical media. Is an all-digital PlayStation inevitable? What does that mean for collectors, ownership, and the next generation of consoles? In This Episode • Jampack Sam's Gears of War: E-Day hands-on impressions • Horde Siege, PvP, progression, and launch expectations • Xbox's long-term strategy after Microsoft's earnings report • Console exclusives, Project Helix, and Xbox's future direction • Sony addresses the end of physical media • Why digital ownership remains one of gaming's biggest debates If you enjoy thoughtful gaming conversations without the console-war noise, subscribe and leave us a rating—it helps more people discover the show.

Somehow, Star Wars returned…to the Hey I Like That Game Podcast! Tony, Jake, and expert player Aditya ready our blasters in STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005)!We also talk about Balatro, Noita, Mario Tennis Fever, Disc Golf Masters, Everything is Crab, and Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Check out Aditya's highlight channel and the BCL stream. @Yezzirski100 on Discord if you're interested in jumping into competitive Star Wars Battlefront 2Got a game suggestion or want to join our Minecraft server? Reach out to us via Email or Twitch! Email: heyilikethatgame@gmail.com⁠Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠twitch.tv/heyilikethatgame⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heyilikethatgame.rocks⁠ #propagatethepodIt's OK to not be OK⁠

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In this episode, DuDs and Carl discuss the latest updates coming to Minecraft and Hytale. Cubed is back on October 2nd to 4th 2026, join us there! Plus, we talk about how global component pricing is stopping us upgrading our set-ups. Also, the podcast is about to reach 500,000 downloads! Thank you for your support over the years.The Withering Effect is a podcast all about Minecraft and Hytale. Each episode joins our hosts as they avoid the Wither to bring you the latest news, experiences, ideas and opinions on the world's best-selling game and its emerging challenger.Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/gqnKyeZ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://thewitheringeffect.com/⁠⁠E-Mail: ⁠⁠podcast@thewitheringeffect.com⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/WitheringEffect⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/thewitheringeffect⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/witheringeffect⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@witheringeffect⁠Show HostDuDs YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/DuDs_vs⁠⁠DuDs X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DuDs_vs⁠⁠DuDs Twitch: ⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/DuDs_vs⁠⁠Show Host / Digital ProducerCarlRyds YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/CarlRydsGaming⁠⁠CarlRyds X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/CarlRyds⁠⁠CarlRyds Twitch: ⁠⁠https://twitch.tv/CarlRydsGaming⁠⁠Music MasterDiiKoj YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/DiiKoj⁠⁠DiiKoj X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DiiKoj

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This week the Buddies discuss their go-to dishes that impress, storing soup in the freezer, the McElroy Podcasting Decline, The Odyssey, and how to handle someone who claims to be Tiktok famous. Share with a friend! Contact us: Facebook Instagram Email Youtube Recommendations: The Odyssey (Movie, 2026), Palworld (again), Minecraft music but it's Pink Floyd (Youtube Playlist)   

No novo episódio do Passa de Fase Cast, eu (Mauro Junior), Matheus Reis e Mandi mergulhamos em um dos gêneros que mais cresceram nas últimas décadas: os games de sobrevivência. A conversa passa pelos elementos que definem um verdadeiro survival, como exploração, gerenciamento de recursos, construção de bases e a constante sensação de perigo. Também discutimos até que ponto essas mecânicas tornam a experiência divertida ou acabam transformando o jogo em uma segunda jornada de trabalho. Ao longo do episódio, relembramos títulos que ajudaram a moldar o gênero, como Minecraft, Subnautica, Valheim, ARK, Conan e outros que marcaram diferentes momentos da história dos games. Entre boas histórias, opiniões e algumas discordâncias, tentamos responder uma pergunta que parece simples, mas rende uma ótima discussão: **o que faz um game de sobrevivência continuar divertido depois de dezenas — ou centenas — de horas? Agora queremos saber: qual survival mais marcou a sua vida? E qual foi o jogo que fez você perder completamente a noção do tempo?

De jongens zitten weer met de beentjes omhoog aan een cocktail, dus zijn we terug met een nieuwe Special! Deze keer pakken we het jaar 2011 erbij, een jaar waarin toppers verschenen als The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Portal 2, Minecraft en Dead Space 2, maar natuurlijk ook een aantal parels die door de jaren heen een beetje in de vergetelheid zijn geraakt. Benieuwd hoe onze top 10 van 2011 eruitziet? Check dan snel de aflevering, baklap!00:00 Intro01:20 Simons ongeluk04:45 Martin heeft gesport07:50 Simon in de kerk10:55 Martins boek12:35 Stemronde28:40 Nominaties43:50 Rangschikking46:25 De Top 1047:10 Outro

https://umapenca.com/mundofreak/Na live de hoje do Mundo Freak, vamos falar sobre uma das trajetórias mais contraditórias, influentes e controversas da internet brasileira: Monark, nome artístico de Bruno Monteiro Aiub.Antes de se tornar um dos rostos mais conhecidos dos podcasts brasileiros, Monark foi um dos pioneiros da comunidade nacional de Minecraft no YouTube. Com o canal RandonsPlays, criado em 2010, ele cresceu em uma época em que conteúdo de games ainda estava se formando no Brasil e ajudou a popularizar esse formato para uma geração inteira.Depois da fase gamer, veio o Flow Podcast, criado em 2018 com Igor 3K e Gianzão. O programa ajudou a consolidar no Brasil o modelo de videocast longo, informal e ao vivo, recebendo artistas, influenciadores, empresários e políticos em conversas que fugiam do formato tradicional de entrevista.Mas a espontaneidade que ajudou a construir o personagem público de Monark também se tornou um risco cada vez maior. À medida que o Flow crescia, as discussões passaram a envolver política, liberdade de expressão, eleições, instituições, desinformação e temas sensíveis tratados muitas vezes sem o cuidado proporcional ao alcance do programa.O ponto de ruptura aconteceu em fevereiro de 2022, quando Monark defendeu, durante uma discussão sobre liberdade de expressão, a possibilidade de existir um partido nazista legalizado no Brasil. A fala gerou forte reação pública, rompimento com patrocinadores e seu desligamento do Flow Podcast.Após sair do programa, Monark lançou o Monark Talks, aproximou-se ainda mais de discursos libertários, antissistema e de direita radical, passou a enfrentar bloqueios, investigações e disputas envolvendo redes sociais, monetização e decisões judiciais.A live também discute uma questão que continua atual: onde termina a liberdade de expressão e onde começam responsabilidade, propaganda política, desinformação, incitação e o descumprimento de decisões judiciais?Vamos passar pela ida aos Estados Unidos, a criação da plataforma Bunker555, o desbloqueio parcial de redes, a volta ao Brasil em 2025 e a tentativa recente de retornar ao YouTube usando o nome Bruno Aiub Show, canal removido poucos dias depois pela plataforma.Monark é apenas uma vítima de cancelamento? Um caso de radicalização e autossabotagem? Ou o retrato de como a internet transforma espontaneidade, polêmica e engajamento em um ciclo difícil de interromper?▶ Chega no chat e comenta: qual foi, para você, o momento decisivo que mudou a trajetória de Monark?Apoie o Mundo Freak: https://apoia.se/confidencialRafael Jacauna Autor (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/rafaeljacaunaautor/Lynda MD: http://lyndamd.com.brAnuncie com a Paratopia: https://www.instagram.com/paratopiapodcast/Edição: https://www.instagram.com/instadogrmachado/#MundoFreak#LiveMundoFreak#Monark#BrunoAiub#FlowPodcast#MonarkTalks#YouTubeBrasil#InternetBrasileira#LiberdadeDeExpressão#Cancelamento#Podcasts#Bunker555

https://umapenca.com/mundofreak/Na live de hoje do Mundo Freak, vamos falar sobre uma das trajetórias mais contraditórias, influentes e controversas da internet brasileira: Monark, nome artístico de Bruno Monteiro Aiub.Antes de se tornar um dos rostos mais conhecidos dos podcasts brasileiros, Monark foi um dos pioneiros da comunidade nacional de Minecraft no YouTube. Com o canal RandonsPlays, criado em 2010, ele cresceu em uma época em que conteúdo de games ainda estava se formando no Brasil e ajudou a popularizar esse formato para uma geração inteira.Depois da fase gamer, veio o Flow Podcast, criado em 2018 com Igor 3K e Gianzão. O programa ajudou a consolidar no Brasil o modelo de videocast longo, informal e ao vivo, recebendo artistas, influenciadores, empresários e políticos em conversas que fugiam do formato tradicional de entrevista.Mas a espontaneidade que ajudou a construir o personagem público de Monark também se tornou um risco cada vez maior. À medida que o Flow crescia, as discussões passaram a envolver política, liberdade de expressão, eleições, instituições, desinformação e temas sensíveis tratados muitas vezes sem o cuidado proporcional ao alcance do programa.O ponto de ruptura aconteceu em fevereiro de 2022, quando Monark defendeu, durante uma discussão sobre liberdade de expressão, a possibilidade de existir um partido nazista legalizado no Brasil. A fala gerou forte reação pública, rompimento com patrocinadores e seu desligamento do Flow Podcast.Após sair do programa, Monark lançou o Monark Talks, aproximou-se ainda mais de discursos libertários, antissistema e de direita radical, passou a enfrentar bloqueios, investigações e disputas envolvendo redes sociais, monetização e decisões judiciais.A live também discute uma questão que continua atual: onde termina a liberdade de expressão e onde começam responsabilidade, propaganda política, desinformação, incitação e o descumprimento de decisões judiciais?Vamos passar pela ida aos Estados Unidos, a criação da plataforma Bunker555, o desbloqueio parcial de redes, a volta ao Brasil em 2025 e a tentativa recente de retornar ao YouTube usando o nome Bruno Aiub Show, canal removido poucos dias depois pela plataforma.Monark é apenas uma vítima de cancelamento? Um caso de radicalização e autossabotagem? Ou o retrato de como a internet transforma espontaneidade, polêmica e engajamento em um ciclo difícil de interromper?▶ Chega no chat e comenta: qual foi, para você, o momento decisivo que mudou a trajetória de Monark?Apoie o Mundo Freak: https://apoia.se/confidencialRafael Jacauna Autor (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/rafaeljacaunaautor/Lynda MD: http://lyndamd.com.brAnuncie com a Paratopia: https://www.instagram.com/paratopiapodcast/Edição: https://www.instagram.com/instadogrmachado/#MundoFreak#LiveMundoFreak#Monark#BrunoAiub#FlowPodcast#MonarkTalks#YouTubeBrasil#InternetBrasileira#LiberdadeDeExpressão#Cancelamento#Podcasts#Bunker555

Joel, and Jonny review tweaks, and bug fixes in the latest Java Edition snapshot, answer listener email about biomes, and share top of mind player tools they feel could be beneficial in Minecraft.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/07/27/the-spawn-chunks-412-tools-outside-of-the-box/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailA tiny mistake can rewrite the whole entertainment timeline, and we're obsessed with the receipts. We kick things off with trivia built around the best “happy accidents” in games, movies, and TV, where a glitch, a workaround, or a limitation doesn't ruin the project, it defines it. Think Grand Theft Auto evolving out of chaotic police behavior, Street Fighter II turning an exploit into the official combo system, Minecraft accidentally birthing the Creeper, and Silent Hill using fog as a performance fix that becomes pure atmosphere.Then we jump to film and television chaos: production disasters, technical breakthroughs, and the weird moments that end up shaping what audiences remember. We talk about big turning points like Jurassic Park's CGI leap, Toy Story 2's near-catastrophe, plus the way network rules and budget constraints can force creators into smarter visual choices that become iconic.After the trivia sprint, we shift into the business side of pop culture. We debate why big theatrical releases still matter when they deliver real spectacle, how IMAX loyalty turns into engineering challenges, and why a new Spaceballs feels perfectly timed as a satire of endless franchise loops. From there we dig into MCU fatigue, Doomsday and Secret Wars-style consolidation, and why TV's steady output often beats movie-sized storytelling for long-running universes.We wrap by zooming in on where games are headed, from GTA 6 tech and AI ambition to the backlash against live service monetization, digital-only ownership, and battle passes in single-player titles. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what's the best bug or on-set mistake you've ever seen turn into something great?Support the show

In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most disturbing and fast-growing threats in the digital landscape: 764 and the wider network known as "The Com". Operating at the intersection of Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE), cyberstalking, and severe online child exploitation, 764 is not a traditional political or religious terrorist group. Instead, it functions as a decentralized, clout-driven subculture that targets vulnerable minors through mainstream gaming and social platforms, coercing them into horrifying acts of self-harm, abuse, and violence. Through investigative insights and expert analysis, this episode explores how these networks operate, why law enforcement agencies worldwide are designating them as terrorist organizations, and what parents, educators, and platforms must do to protect youth.

Jimothy, the raccoon is breaking the internet! They put him in Minecraft, he's got a bobble head and someone made him a song! This is gonna be stuck in your head all day.

Climate resilience planner and Earthworks host Marina Psaros joins Molly Wood to talk about why the old climate communication playbook—scary charts, technical jargon, and doom-heavy messaging—so often fails, and how creative mediums can help people imagine and build better futures. They dig into Marina's work with the King Tides project, tabletop games, virtual reality, video games, and artists who are using beauty, play, and storytelling to make climate action feel more tangible, less overwhelming, and maybe even fun.In this episode, we cover:Why one-way climate communication, especially heavy science and “bummer” messaging, can shut people down instead of moving them to actHow the King Tides project helped people see sea-level rise in their own communities through citizen science and local photographyWhy climate models can be useful but incomplete—and how community observations can help validate and improve themWhat tabletop games, classroom projects, and immersive experiences can teach us about making climate resilience more understandableMarina's work at Unity Technologies, including funding games and projects that used real-world action, climate data, and storytellingHow games like Pokémon Go, Ahi Kaa Rangers, Fathomverse, Minecraft climate challenges, and other playful tools can connect digital worlds with real-world conservation and climate actionWhy “not being cringe” matters when adults try to reach younger audiences through games and popular cultureMarina's podcast Earthworks, which highlights creatives using art, games, music, painting, and storytelling for climate solutionsWhy joy, beauty, nature, and creativity can sustain climate work when business and government fall shortThe case for valuing breathable air, weird animals, and a livable world without needing to justify them through a business rationaleLinks:Earthworks podcast: https://www.marinapsaros.com/earthworksMarina Psaros: https://www.marinapsaros.com/Everybody in the Pool: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2EsDhwQC2z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor Pugs tells a Storytime about a Sus Minecraft Kid Gets Caught (it's bad) Today I tell a story about this minecraft kid who is in class and the teacher leaves and he is playing minecraft but then a classmate catches him on his computer and its cringey, but also funny and hilarious so try not to laugh at this story!

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A huge thank you to CusterSniffs00 for submitting this story!When a player creates a new Minecraft world, they soon learn that they are not alone. The player is hunted by a mysterious beast, and must find a way to stop it.Hope you enjoy!LINKSPlease consider supporting the podcast at⁠ ⁠patreon.com/MinecraftShortStories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe to the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!To submit your stories, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠minecraftshortstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—This podcast is not associated with or approved by Mojang.

Ryan guides us through his experience with getting Pokemon Fire Red on the Switch before explaining a bit about what's going on with Rhythm Heaven Groove and the latest update to Minecraft. Later Jonathan hypes up a Mina the Hollower exclusive and tells a story about when Ryan was a baby. All of this while an existential elephant lurks in the shadows!0:00:00 - Nihilism Feast0:01:32 - Welcome to Another Thingy0:02:50 - Save Scumming to Relieve the Pressure of Pokemon Fire Red0:07:48 - The Many Concepts of Rhythm Heaven0:10:05 - I Just Remembered There's a New Minecraft Update0:12:29 - The Great Cute Debate0:14:55 - A Strong Memory for Pokemon0:17:35 - A Mina the Hollower Exclusive0:20:17 - What's Artdink and Who's Mr. Domino?0:23:01 - Interesting Choices in Mina the Hollower0:24:48 - Devil May Cry 5, the Laugh Riot of the Summer0:28:54 - Addressing the Existential Elephant in the RoomFollow Jonathan on BlueskyFollow the Show on BlueskyRead Jonathan's articles in Nintendo Force Magazine: https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/

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Jonny, and Joel talk technical changes in the latest Minecraft 26.3 snapshot, then answer listener email about slabs of hay, villager copper, the smell of blazes, and stories behind their servers.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/07/20/the-spawn-chunks-411-straw-slabs-and-sulfur-stories/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we talked about Minecraft chaos, RV There Yet?, Star Wars sequel discourse, and whether Star Wars needs a What If-style series. We also figured out how much electricity Coruscant might use, tried to understand Star Trek stardates, and discovered the bizarre Italian movie Anatar. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking with you guys every week about Star Wars, gaming, 3D printing, pop culture, movies, and everything else! If you want to show your love, consider sending us an email, joining our Discord, or following us on Twitch! We'll see you again soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/riseofthepodcast Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/DcuBKXVxJs Email us: contact@RiseOfThePodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseofthepodcast Web: http://www.riseofthepodcast.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rotptweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseofthepodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RiseofthePodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qzOazE iTunes: https://apple.co/3wAfwcI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RotPGoogle Thanks for watching! Rise of the Podcast Episode 365: Some Star Wars Scenarios Produced and Edited by 8r0wn13 ©2026 All Rights Reserved #Podcast #DuluthMN #StarWars

Colin and Mike discuss the smokey week, with new homes irl and in Minecraft.

Connor Pugs tells a Storytime about a Minecraft Kid Burns Down Neighborhood, Blames It On “Ender Dragon” Today i tell a story because this minecraft obsessed kid burns down his neighborhood, but he thinks it is fine bc the "ender dragon did it" this story is cringey but also funny, so try not to laugh at this story!

New Q&A: What is your favorite biome and why?One Block Challenge!THEME: Blocks underwater!Email me your idea or leave it on the Discord. Only give me one idea. Provide the name of the block and any function it has. Keep your descriptions simple and to the point. The winners will be announced in a future episode.LinksDiscord: https://discord.gg/jcTmQteGBsEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠digstraightdowncast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/RebelJC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: Above and Beyond, MilesRocksAlotSoulscraft: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebeljc.itch.io/soulscraft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adventures in Lantern Valley - A Minecraft Story Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kw2VzPrWt5bf0UOiHuW05?si=YblJgRW_TzO_vjUj4N2t8Q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

AI news: Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 is a big AI model and Moonshot's early benchmarks put it surprisingly close to GPT-5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5. And… Kevin's Opus 5 SCOOP!! Also: OpenAI's reported screenless AI speaker, a Seedance 2.5 preview, the Suno hack, robot fights and AI-built games in Unreal Engine and Blender. On today's AI For Humans, Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell unpack Kimi K3's benchmarks, pricing, Flappy Bird and Minecraft tests, and giant-model economics. Then, Kevin DRIPS Opus 5 alpha and says it's VERY good and blows the doors off of Fable but it's… slow.  Plus Demis Hassabis's AI-governance proposal, AI 2040's Plan A, OpenAI's reported screenless speaker, Codex Keyboard, a Seedance 2.5 preview, the alleged sources exposed by the Suno hack, spectacular robot violence, polite office-robot dabbing, and what happens when GPT-5.6 Sol meets Unreal Engine, Blender and two hosts with free time. THE AI FRONTIER IS MOVING AGAIN—AND CHINA IS RIGHT THERE WITH IT. // Show Links // AI FOR HUMANS Survey https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/forms/b7c77287-2cfd-4b64-a278-eb1a2ccb5744 Official Moonshot AI Kimi K3 launch video https://x.com/Kimi_Moonshot/status/2077521842080817296 Official Kimi K3 launch and benchmark thread https://x.com/Kimi_Moonshot/status/2077830229968683203 Official Kimi K3 technical launch article https://kimi.com/blog/kimi-k3 Kimi K3 head-to-head with GPT-5.6 Sol https://x.com/chetaslua/status/2077701096924229744 Kimi K3 Flappy Bird test https://x.com/jun_song/status/2077396996865003739 Demis Hassabis on a new framework for AI governance https://x.com/demishassabis/status/2076957440109625718 AI 2040: Plan A https://ai-2040.com/ Bloomberg's report on OpenAI's first device https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-14/openai-s-first-device-will-be-moveable-screenless-speaker-built-as-ai-companion OpenAI Developers' Codex Keyboard post https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/2077425991790870644 BytePlus Seedance 2.5 World Cup preview https://x.com/BytePlusGlobal/status/2077321849806234080 Variety's report on the Suno hack and training data https://variety.com/2026/music/news/suno-hack-youtube-music-deezer-genius-data-trained-ai-music-1236811772/ Ultimate Robot Knockout Legend (UKRL) Fight https://x.com/ErenChenAI/status/2077750358302921029 Soft floating robot demo https://x.com/clankrmedia/status/2076593164744376707 Two NEO robots talk to each other—and then one dabs https://x.com/BerntBornich/status/2077749438630805648 GPT-5.6 Sol plus Unreal Engine experiment https://x.com/NomadsVagabonds/status/2077577815684202960 Gavin's first GPT-5.6 Sol plus Blender attempt https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2076736788320927925 Kevin's Find The Cursor Game: CURSED https://us-lax-8710957c.colyseus.cloud/ Gavin's Fig + Moss Watch autonomous studio https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2077155825274229122 Fig's stand-up set https://x.com/gavinpurcell/status/2076382092842475948   // Join the AI For Humans community // Join the AI For Humans Discord https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Support AI For Humans on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow Subscribe to the AI For Humans newsletter https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow AI For Humans on X: @AIForHumansShow https://x.com/AIForHumansShow Follow AI For Humans on TikTok: @aiforhumansshow https://www.tiktok.com/@aiforhumansshow Speaking and booking https://www.aiforhumans.show/  

Connor Pugs tells the CRINGIEST kid ever... (funny storytime compilation) this is essentially a cringe video compilation, where you'll get funny videos, very funny videos and hilarious stories about cringey gen alpha kids. One might say its the most funny video in the world! In fact, if YOU CRINGE, YOU LOSE.. Welcome to my channel, where I tell relaxing family stories lasting 1 hour - 4 hours to help you relax and fall asleep. These videos are similar to AskReddit, but with a unique twist - all these stories are submitted by YOU and I play a light Minecraft parkour game in the background! Many viewers enjoy these videos to relax before bed or as a background while doing housework. Whether for entertainment or to help you fall asleep, these videos are for you!I carefully select and tell each story, providing a mix of heartfelt and engaging stories for you to enjoy. If you like the content, feel free to subscribe and support my channel!Listen to my stories on Spotify:

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Xbox just laid off thousands, spun off four studios, and cancelled games it had defended a day earlier. Greg Posner and games-industry analyst Colan Neese take apart Microsoft's restructuring memo and land on an uncomfortable read: this wasn't a bad week, it was the bill coming due for a decade of running gaming as a lifestyle business.They dig into the losses (64 cents gone on every dollar spent), the decision to starve Minecraft to prop up everything else, the Game Pass numbers that never made the memo, and the blame pie: how much lands on Phil Spencer, and how much on CEO Satya Nadella. Then they split hard on the future. Colan makes the case that the fix is an ad-funded, one-to-one discovery engine. Greg goes down swinging for a different read of why players won't leave the games they already know.Two live games along the way: ranking Microsoft's biggest IP by revenue (and where the AI got it wrong), and an invest-or-sell round on Xbox's dormant franchises.In this episode(0:00) Cold open, and the week that broke Xbox(9:00) The layoffs and studio spin-offs: Avowed cancelled, a new Fallout greenlit(11:54) The memo: losing 64 cents on every dollar, and starving Minecraft(18:15) Phil Spencer, the "wayward son with a credit card"(19:07) Restructuring, and the Game Pass numbers that never got named(23:49) Colan's "script for Asha Sharma," and why Xbox is a distant fifth platform(29:24) The pitch: ad rev-share, the way YouTube pays creators(32:00) Game: rank Microsoft's biggest IP by revenue(37:35) Game: invest or sell Xbox's dormant franchises(44:49) The blame pie: how much is on Satya Nadella(49:56) The debate: is discovery broken, or are players just comfortable?(1:09:00) Games for Change NYC, and what's nextQuotablesColan Neese: "You lost 64 cents on a dollar, and you took from the profitable engine that was Minecraft."Colan Neese: "Ads are just content. It's just a different kind of content."Links and mentionsPlayer Driven: https://playerdriven.ioThe Operator's Briefing, our weekly newsletter: https://playerdriven.io/level-upJoin the community on Discord: https://discord.gg/GC5PkbKFHGames for Change, NYC, July 21AboutPlayer Driven Live breaks down the business behind the games every week, for the people who build, run, and rebuild them. Hosted by Greg Posner with analyst Colan Neese. If this is your kind of conversation, subscribe, and come argue with us in the Discord.

Meet Louis and Ryoji, two eleven-year-old boys from Japan. What's on their minds when it comes to media? Manga, Anime, One Piece, the Japanese rock band Mrs. Greenapple and an obsession with Phonk music. They connect with the big global 6: Netflix, Minecraft, TikTok, YouTube, ChatGPT, and Roblox. But they also express fears about a loss of privacy online, the stress of preparing for school tests, becoming a YouTuber, and the existential threat of A.I. I hope you enjoy the episode.Sherri

Joel, and Jonny welcome fWhip back to the podcast to talk about the latest developments in Minecraft. The conversation covers making sulfur work in your builds, niche uses for sulfur cubes, mobile biome envy, imaginative uses for the new cushion, and why Hardcore players should keep access to some game commands.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/07/13/the-spawn-chunks-410-a-cushy-chat-with-fwhip/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lords: Chall RT-55J https://samarantes.neocities.org/ https://metroidconstruction.com/hack.php?id=878 Topics: Remembering the Dynowarz Instagram private server, and social media thoughts every Mastodon user had already Why don't CPUs do analog arithmetic? Leaves, by Ursula LeGuin https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/148293/leaves-5bd9e153d78b2 Microtopics: DogTroid, the first Metroid ROM hack to star a dog. Self-finishing games. Sparkling water: it's like water but a lot more interesting. Caffeine Free Diet Pepsi. What sodas foam the most in response to a mento. Foam persistence. Foaminess reactions of a mento on various vintagesn of Diet Coke. Jolt Cola: all the sugar, twice the caffeine, three times the foam. A can of soda that's safe to open in a bathroom stall. Artisanal Coca Cola cans on Etsy that finally allow you to open a can of soda in a bathroom stall without anyone realizing you're drinking a Coke on the toilet. Flushable soda cans: as flushable as a flushable wipe. Why do toilets have pee traps when the pee deserves to be free? The second worst game in your NES collection. Desert Chrome title screens. Playing as a little spaceman until you enter the dinosaur mech. Shooting some alien brain or maybe a heart. 8bitnintendo.science How to pick what video games to buy in the late 1980s. How Metroid improved on the maze-with-keys genre. Nanosaur. A velociraptor with a techno-backpack. A game that is exhilarating and scary and endless when you're a child turning out to be a twenty minute trifle when you're an adult. Trespasser (1998) Simulation dinosaur emotions but you can't find a good balance so you just permanently lock them all to angry. Installing a violent action game about dinosaurs in the elementary school computer lab because dinosaurs are technically educational. Revisiting games that perplexed you as a child. Playing bad video games because no matter how bad they are they're still better than going outside and talking to people. The one where Kirby eats a car. The Roblox-like games you can find by logging into third party Minecraft servers. Starting your own Pixelfed server. Following the only person you know on Mastodon. Bluesky's recommendation algorithms recommendeding you nothing but bots. Inventing Internet forums from first principles. When your brain makes up garbage and you need a void to shove it into. Doing your part to make AI worse. CSS Crimes. How to find people to follow on Cohost. Signing up for a social media site and looking around and realizing you doing know anyone here. Mining and reposting. The ongoing maintenance requirements of running a Mastodon server. Ways you can interact with your family that only work if you have an iOS developer in the family. Off-box SQL database backup. Hypothetical IRC servers that support chat logs. Hardware random number generation. The pot of boiling water every Intel CPU draws thermal noise from for random number generation. The most commonly used analog computers in 2026. The market forces that led to semi-modular synthesizers being available for $300. Using your analog CPU to run a million instances of Lunar Lander at once. A rustic summer retreat ranch in the hills of Napa Valley, California. What makes us perceive the gradient of identities over the course of someone's life as a single identity. The most ephemeral thing possible. Musing for a few sentences and then thinking "hmm, I could put some line breaks in here and then publish it." Musing about the nature of identity, with line breaks. Topic Slingers. Topics: throw them around a lil bit. They love it. A lot of people don't know that.

No weekends. No vacations. No parole. The Fifth Hour Mailbag keeps cranking as Robbie the Mariners Fan climbs back into the co-host chair alongside Ben Maller for another edition of organized audio chaos. The questions? Completely unhinged. The answers? Somehow even more so. This week's grab bag includes the Cheeseburger Index, DNA dog poop detectives, the bizarre world of Guinness World Records, Netflix and the homeless, Minecraft scholarships, internet hurricane IShowSpeed, Sacred Water, and a buffet of other listener-generated oddities that make you question humanity's decision-making skills. It's part talk show, part variety show, part group therapy session for night owls who took a wrong turn at Albuquerque. As always, Ben sprinkles in useless knowledge you didn't know you needed, sarcastic life observations, and enough verbal shenanigans to keep the podcast police on high alert.Listen, laugh, question your life choices, and remember: on the Fifth Hour, normal is grounds for immediate dismissal. All questions sent in by new listeners & P1's of the #MallerMilitia! Download, subscribe, and remember that sharing is caring (unless it's an STD.) Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No weekends. No vacations. No parole. The Fifth Hour Mailbag keeps cranking as Robbie the Mariners Fan climbs back into the co-host chair alongside Ben Maller for another edition of organized audio chaos. The questions? Completely unhinged. The answers? Somehow even more so. This week's grab bag includes the Cheeseburger Index, DNA dog poop detectives, the bizarre world of Guinness World Records, Netflix and the homeless, Minecraft scholarships, internet hurricane IShowSpeed, Sacred Water, and a buffet of other listener-generated oddities that make you question humanity's decision-making skills. It's part talk show, part variety show, part group therapy session for night owls who took a wrong turn at Albuquerque. As always, Ben sprinkles in useless knowledge you didn't know you needed, sarcastic life observations, and enough verbal shenanigans to keep the podcast police on high alert.Listen, laugh, question your life choices, and remember: on the Fifth Hour, normal is grounds for immediate dismissal. All questions sent in by new listeners & P1's of the #MallerMilitia! Download, subscribe, and remember that sharing is caring (unless it's an STD.) Follow Ben on Twitter @BenMaller and listen to the original terrestrial radio edition of "Ben Maller Show," Monday-Friday on Fox Sports Radio, 2a-6a ET, 11p-3a PT!...Follow, rate & review "The Fifth Hour!" #BenMaller #FSRWeekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The humid days of summer does not stop Remap Radio. Join Chia, Janet, Rob, and Patrick as they further talk through Xbox's generational reset, PlayStation's announcement that it's ditching discs, some initial thoughts on the Steam Machine, deck TV feelings, and more. We've got plenty of game talk, too, including beating Mina the Hollower, crashing out in Marathon, and trying to find a better way to organize the video games you should be playing—even if by shame.Links: Id Layoffs, Obsidian Layoffs, Sony Winding Down Physical Game Production, ESA bafflingly declares private Minecraft servers 'illegal'Discussed:00:00 - Intro12:48 - Steam Machine28:54 - The Xbox Layoffs hit Obsidian and ID 50:39 - Sony Stops Making Physical Games 1:25:38 - ESA Calls Private Minecraft Servers Illegal 1:31:02 - Mina the Hollower 1:46:30 - Janet's New Game System 2:03:16 - Marathon 2:10:19 - Idols of Ash 2:20:14 - Question Bucket See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The tech world is sweating, and it's not just the summer heatwave. This week on the Windows Central Podcast, Daniel Rubino, Zac Bowden, and Jez Cordon sit down to unpack a massive wave of Microsoft layoffs. We break down Asha Sharma's internal memo revealing a staggering 14 layers of middle management at Xbox, why the gaming division has struggled to capitalize on massive acquisitions like Fallout and Minecraft, and whether turning Xbox into an independent subsidiary is the brand's last chance for survival. Zac walks us through the shocking Discord leak of "Project Ion," an experimental, web-native Copilot Operating System built entirely inside Microsoft Edge. Finally, we break down the quiet arrival of Snapdragon X2-powered Surface devices, the new 24 GB RAM "sweet spot," and why sources tell us the Surface Go lineup is officially dead.

Xbox will probably get worse. It's been revealed that Minecraft carries the whole division, and the new CEO is going to double down on monetizing it and Candy Crush like Roblox. Meanwhile, half of id Software was let go as was the guy who pushed for backwards compatibility. This isn't a good sign. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Xbox #Minecraft #Games #Gaming #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giga Bytes Podcast 420: Despidos en Xbox y mucho más!!! Tokyo Game Show 2026: comienzan ventas de entradas, confirman exhibidores Xbox usaba ganancias de Minecraft para costear el resto de Xbox Despidos en Xbox, salen de 5 estudios 3,200 despidos (1,600 ahora, el resto en año fiscal culminando a finales junio 2027) Gamepass baja a 30m (WSJ) 2024 tenian 34m (MS pronosticaba 77 millones para este periodo) Asha Sharma: nuestro negocio no está saludable Asha: quieren 1B de usuarios diarios Nueva COO Helen Chiang (leader de Mojang) Ninja Theory y Undead Labs vendidos (Mantienen IPs, no se ha confirmado compradores) Compulsion Games y Double Fine ahora seran independientes Arkane (leyes laborales de Francia) Bethesda indica que a raiz de los despidos podría sufrir la calidad de Elder Scrolls 6 Onimusha Way of The Sword se adelanta a sept 4 The Bear review Evil Dead Burn Review Playstation anuncia que comenzando enero 2028 culminaran con la produccion de juegos en disco para sus plataformas Supergirl a digital julio 28   Sigueme y Suscribete: Facebook.com/elgiga Youtube.com/elgiga947 Instagram.com/elgiga947                                                                                                                                    Twitch.tv/elgiga947 Twitter.com/elgiga947 Giga Bytes Podcast   #monsterenergypr @monsterenergy @Stephreyesmarketing @caribbeanxsports @eriberto213 #gigabytespodcast #gigabytespodcast #2026

Xbox just got torched, and the math says new games can't win.Jen and Eric (two for TWIG this week) break down the biggest restructuring in Xbox history: 4,800 jobs cut, Asha Sharma unwinding Phil Spencer's entire studio buying spree, and King and Minecraft pulled in to report directly to her. Is this the setup for an Activision Blizzard 2.0 spin-out? Then they dig into fresh Newzoo data on why only 6% of the market is open to new IP, why forever games keep winning, and how growth has become an ARPU story instead of a new-player story.Topics Covered:• Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and 20% of Xbox's workforce• Sharma's memo and the "apex predator" restructuring playbook• King and Minecraft reporting straight to Sharma• Compulsion and Double Fine go independent with their IP• Helen Chang named Xbox's first COO, and what a single P&L signals• The spin-out theory and Activision Blizzard 2.0• Game Pass is stuck at 30 million and devaluing the $80 game• Why only 6% of the market is open to new IP• 60% of revenue coming from games five years or older• Growth as an ARPU story in the West and China• Last War, Whiteout Survival and Kingshot are proving the UA arbitrage gameCHAPTERS:00:00 - Werlcome & Agenda01:57 - World Cup Keeper Highlights03:35 - Kress's New Setup & Family Updates05:42 - NYT Games Shill07:30 - Xbox Rumors to Reality10:51 - Layoffs & Studio Shuffles13:26 - GamePass Stalls at 30 Mil14:45 - King, Mobile, and Minecraft Blindspots19:40 - Vanity Metrics Reality Check21:52 - COO PnL and Platform Model Critique24:22 - Booty Portfolio Shrinks & Next Steps25:46 - Gamepass Devalues Games27:01 - Publishers abandon Xbox28:25 - Spinout and Activision 2.030:04 - Microsoft & King Strategy32:29 - Embracer Parallel Lessons36:14 - Easy Cuts & Creative's Hard Work46:28 - Pipeline Worries for New Hits50:27 - ARPU & GTA Monetization53:11 - Mobile UA Arbitrage Reality54:58 - What Could Save the Industry

Send us Fan MailXbox had a rough couple of weeks, and honestly, "rough" might be underselling it. On this week's episode, Scott and Keith, break down the fallout from Microsoft's latest round of cuts, a gut-punch that cost an enormous number of people their jobs, sent four studios packing from the Xbox family, and left id Software a shell of what it used to be.We get into what actually happened, why it happened now, and what it says about where Xbox is headed as a platform. Simply put, this isn't just bad news for the people affected, though that's the part that matters most. It's a signal. And we're not convinced it's one Microsoft can walk back from easily.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and episode focus01:40 - Asha email and layoffs04:52 - Senior talent losses discussed10:25 - Projects spared, platform reset17:46 - id Software and Bethesda fallout23:46 - New Xbox structure and priorities30:06 - Minecraft, digital future, preservation43:02 - Reset timeline and sale rumors45:46 - GTA 6 revenue tangent52:01 - Final thoughts and sign-offThanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music.Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67AYouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhavenAmazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPMAnd if you have questions for us or want us to discuss a topic, let us know by contacting us at tips@theouterhaven.net.#xbox #gaming #idsoftware #pcgaming #gamingpodcast Support the showYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

The end of physical media, the loss of Stop Killing Games and Minecraft servers are illegal. Things are bad. When will they start to get better?On the up side, there is a team working on making artificial life and they've just had a big breakthrough. This won't go wrong at all, right?***We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com ***Resources MentionedDeath of optical media (Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles)Minecraft servers are now illegal (ESA clarifies views on private servers after saying Minecraft servers are ‘illegal' and ‘considered piracy' | VGC, Private DIY Servers Are "Illegal Black Markets of Piracy" | The ESA's Shady Ties)New Stop Killing Games news (US bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has failed to pass a Senate vote)Sony killed the movies (PlayStation Removes 551 Purchased StudioCanal Movies with No Refunds | The CyberSec Guru, Studio Canal Removal (UK))Syntha-cells is now becoming a reality (‘Beautiful blobs': synthetic life a step closer as scientists make cells using lab-made DNA | Science | The Guardian, A Chemically Defined Synthetic Cell Capable Of Growth And Replication | bioRxiv, Biotic | SpudCell)Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qp6UUkBUeIwPwiOxuwMoHbMgH3dp-Z0W351KzHLx20U/edit?usp=sharing***If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.comFollow us on: Facebook || Twitter || TwitchJoin the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/cb9G4sVCPkAnd watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

Jonny, and Joel grab a soft place to sit, rest their heads, and fluff around in the latest snapshots for Minecraft 26.3 – introducing the straw bed, and cushions! Plus, listener email weighing in on a savannah mob a lot farther off the ground.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/07/07/the-spawn-chunks-409-pull-up-a-cushion/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a detailed breakdown of Microsoft's historic Xbox restructuring announced July 6, 2026. Xbox is cutting approximately 3,200 jobs—20% of its workforce—through FY2027, with 1,600 immediate layoffs and another 1,600 to follow. As part of a broader 4,800-job reduction across Microsoft, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma describes it as the most significant restructure in Xbox history.Analytic Dreamz examines the harsh realities behind the cuts: lagging Game Pass growth (30 million subscribers vs. 77 million projected), declining console sales, shrinking player engagement, exploding hardware costs driven by AI demand, and operating margins far below competitors. The segment covers major studio changes including Double Fine and Compulsion Games becoming independent, the sale of Ninja Theory and Undead Labs, Arkane Studios under strategic review, and Microsoft's sharpened focus on core franchises like Call of Duty, Minecraft, Halo, Gears of War, Forza, and Fallout. Analytic Dreamz also explores new leadership under COO Helen Chiang, management streamlining, and what this reset means for Xbox's future. A must-listen for gamers and industry watchers. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode description (full):A trade group that speaks for nearly every major game publisher told California lawmakers that running a private or community server is piracy. The catch: you can download a Minecraft server from Minecraft's own website, for free. So what did the ESA actually mean?We brought back Jonathan Yarbor, co-founder of game-server host Nodecraft, to cut through the outrage with the actual law and economics. We break down the difference between a bootleg server that steals an MMO's revenue and the licensed community and private servers most players actually use, why AAA studios walked away from private servers in the first place (hint: 10 to 25 cents per player, per month), and the four-word fix Jonathan thinks changes everything: license, don't litigate.We also get into City of Heroes coming back from the dead, why Minecraft's real magic was never the game itself, and the legal-plus-technical-plus-revenue "trifecta" that's finally making publishers say yes. Context: the ESA's comments came while opposing California's AB 1921, the Protect Our Games Act, which failed committee on June 29 but was granted reconsideration, and the Stop Killing Games campaign says it's taking the fight national.Short description (for feeds/Shorts):The ESA called private servers piracy. Nodecraft's Jonathan explains what it actually meant, why studios killed private servers, and why "license, don't litigate" beats suing your own fans.Chapters00:00 Cold open: "Running a private server is piracy?"00:35 Meet Jonathan and Nodecraft, and why this got muddied02:30 Bootleg vs community vs private: the terminology the ESA fumbled04:10 Your town's Minecraft server is fine (and legal)07:20 Why AAA studios really killed private servers: follow the money10:00 The 10-25¢ per player problem and the live-service runway11:40 License, don't litigate: what the mod lawsuits actually show13:30 Rockstar, FiveM, and licensing IP like it's Roblox19:00 Games don't have to die: City of Heroes, Project 1999, Black Mesa22:30 The trifecta: legal + technical + revenue, and Nodecraft Studio28:00 Trust & safety, tooling, and why publishers are leaning back in34:00 Minecraft was never built as a model game: forever fans37:00 Where to find Jonathan and NodecraftMentioned in this episodeNodecraft — game-server hosting: nodecraft.comAB 1921, the Protect Our Games Act — California's Stop Killing Games-backed bill (Assemblymember Chris Ward)The ESA (Entertainment Software Association) and its private-servers clarification

Episode 363 opens with a breakdown of parade candy strategy before shifting into a detailed Star Wars discussion where the hosts question whether Palpatine was inherently evil. The episode then moves into building Ahsoka-themed Pokémon teams, recent Minecraft updates, and wraps up with PowerWash Simulator 2's upcoming Star Wars DLC. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking with you guys every week about Star Wars, gaming, 3D printing, pop culture, movies, and everything else! If you want to show your love, consider sending us an email, joining our Discord, or following us on Twitch! We'll see you again soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/riseofthepodcast Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/DcuBKXVxJs Email us: contact@RiseOfThePodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseofthepodcast Web: http://www.riseofthepodcast.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rotptweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseofthepodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RiseofthePodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qzOazE iTunes: https://apple.co/3wAfwcI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RotPGoogle Thanks for watching! Rise of the Podcast Episode 363: Was Palpatine Born Evil? Produced and Edited by 8r0wn13 ©2026 All Rights Reserved #Podcast #DuluthMN #StarWars

Even more horrible news this week as Sony announces their discontinuing disc production in 2028, ushering in the digital future where nothing is owned and prices continue to skyrocket, fun! Marvel Rivals nerfs some girth, Tokon blocked in 132 countries, the ESA doesn't understand private servers in Minecraft and much more! Including MOLE, Dimhaven, a ton of Fears to Fathom games, Scroll of Taiwu! 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Fireworks5:10 - The Great Coffee Spill of 20267:20 - Sony and Microsoft's race to the bottom8:30 - Nerfed girth32:50 - Marvel Tokon blocked in 132 countries38:00 - Meccha Chameleon sells 15 million copies47:10 - ESA calls Minecraft servers are illegal1:00:20 - Thick as Thieves devs hit with layoffs1:05:10 - X4 Foundations1:08:00 - Unhinged1:13:50 - Dimhaven1:27:00 - RuneScape: Dragonwilds1:45:00 - MOLE1:45:30 - Fears to Fathom1:47:40 - Scroll of Taiwu1:52:20 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel, and Jonny dive into the Dappled Forest in the latest Minecraft snapshot, chat villager capes, and wandering trades in listener email, and share their first impressions of poplar wood.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/06/29/the-spawn-chunks-408-dappled-forest-first-look/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.