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This week-ahead reading for June 29-July 5, 2026 is an excerpt from this week's Somatic Space class with Renee Sills. For the full-length forecast and embodied practice for this week, purchase the recording here. In this episode, Renee reads from this article on coherence by HeartMath Institute.Heads up: Mercury was stationing during this week's class, and technical issues were abundant! Please forgive the audio glitches and bad video. ✨✨✨UPCOMING AT EMBODIED ASTROLOGY:EA IS HOSTING AN IRL/VIRTUAL HYBRID ASTROLOGY POP-UP EXPERIENCE, JULY 6-12: We'll be gathering to play and conduct astrological research, in-person in Boulder, CO and virtually on Zoom. If you're interested in joining us, sign up here.
This Week on the Show: Banter: Supergirl & Toy Story 5 Reactions (1:30) Ice-Breaker: An important hot dog hypothetical (13:25) Impressions: Twisted Metal V (20:55) News: Grand Theft Auto VI Launch / Pre-Order Details Revealed (47:30) News: Industry Layoffs Continue at Bungie, EA, & Compulsion Games (59:25) 4Player Minute (1:14:10) Link Dump: Check out our 2025 Year in Review (Top 10 Videos) Our Community-Wide Year in Review List for 2025 is Also Available Support the Show / Ask a Question: Pledge on Patreon ($3 Tier) Subscribe on Twitch ($5)
The RAM-pocalypse has arrived and Valve has set the tone on hardware pricing! Jimmy Champane of Deck Ready and The Insipid Ghost of The Expansion Pass break down all the Steam Machine news! How does this affect Project Helix launch and pricing? Massive news week for the Dukes and we sift through it all. GTA 6 colossal news impact, Phil Spencer believing in Kojima/OD, Xbox going full Hollywood and so much more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro2:38 - Warm Up Questions5:12 - GTA 6 Price revealed, details & performance32:23 - Todd Howard likes Blade. XBOX rake inbound?43:55 - XBOX triples down on HOLLYWOOD58:28 - Halo's Project Ekur latest rumors1:11:21 - Kojima says Phil & Asha understood OD1:21:58 - Marathon's new PvE mode1:38:59 - Sonic and Shinobi failed to meet expectations1:47:21 - Obsidian sued in class action lawsuit1:51:13 - EA holds third round of layoffs this year1:56:24 - Looking ahead at game releases - July 20262:04:22 - What We're Playing2:15:07 - STEAM MACHINE sticker shock & Project Helix effect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week... is filled with tenderness, nostalgia, and longing. While the pace of change continues to accelerate with this year's truly era-defining transits, there is also so much that has happened and is happening that needs attention, pause, and enough presence to feel. Energetically, this time is giving a sensation of liminality and in-between. There may be something(s) surfacing from deeper internal spaces: memories, desires, ghosts/spirits could be calling for attention. At the very least, this is a week that is asking for a nap. Please hold yourself and your life and loved ones with care and gentleness. ✨✨✨This week-ahead reading for June 22-28, 2026 is an excerpt from this week's Somatic Space class with Renee Sills. For the full-length forecast and embodied practice for this week, purchase the recording here. Today, Renee read the poem Cancer Season from Junauda Petrus's The Stars and the Blackness Between Them.June 21 Solstice Workshop Recording — Mythologies of Care: Chiron, Jupiter, and the Future of Belonging with Renee Sills & Aerin Fogel✨✨✨UPCOMING AT EMBODIED ASTROLOGY:
House of the Dragon Season 3 finally lands, and the Battle of the Gullet gives the premiere one of the strongest hours the show has produced, complete with a death that reshapes the war and a 9 out of 10 score. It is a solo Father's Day episode, so Frank carries the news himself before settling into a full spoiler breakdown of the Targaryen civil war. Along the way Frank reacts to the first full Shrek 5 trailer and the cast joining Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, celebrates the official greenlight of the Dungeon Crawler Carl TV show at Peacock, and unpacks EA's new in-game advertising platform coming to Madden and College Football 26. The episode also brings back a roundtable from the previous week, where Phil and Thomas help untangle the messy, fast-moving Bricks and Minifigs consignment controversy and what it says about chasing clout in a legal dispute. Timestamps and Topics 0:00 Intro and Father's Day Catch-Up 1:03 Shrek 5 Trailer Breakdown 5:18 Dungeon Crawler Carl TV Show Greenlit at Peacock 11:10 EA's New In-Game Ads Platform 16:23 Bricks and Minifigs Controversy with Phil and Thomas 36:21 House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Review 55:53 Father's Day Send-Off Key Takeaways The full Shrek 5 trailer eases a lot of the early animation backlash, introduces the next generation of characters voiced by Zendaya, Marcelo Hernandez, and Skyler Gisondo, and reunites the original trio under returning director Walt Dohrn and co-director Conrad Vernon. The Dungeon Crawler Carl series is officially greenlit at Peacock with Matt Dinniman confirming it, Seth MacFarlane executive producing through Fuzzy Door, and Chris Yost writing, plus a Princess Donut CGI test that won the creator over. EA is rolling out a proprietary in-game ad server built on the Frostbite engine to drop swappable, location-targeted brand placements across Madden, EA Sports FC, College Football 26, and NBA titles. The Bricks and Minifigs saga started as a local consignment dispute over a massive sealed Lego collection and spiraled into a national story involving Reckless Ben, Coffee Zilla, Patreon, and harassment of unrelated stores. The Battle of the Gullet leans into spectacle with two real ships built to collide and three dragons in the air, landing the death of Jace and setting Rhaenyra up to carry the blame. The premiere doubles down on its core theme of women like Rhaenyra, Alicent, and Rayna being boxed in by the men around them, earning a 9 dragon eggs out of 10 from Frank. Quotes "House of the Dragon is about smashing two gigantic CGI dragons together and seeing who survives." "I'm going to give this a solid nine dragon eggs out of ten." "You kids nowadays, you don't know the joy of a DVD menu." "I don't believe there is good, I don't believe there is evil. I believe everybody has the capacity for both." (Phil) "When everything is said in clickbait titles instead of what is actually going on, suddenly everybody is a bad guy and everybody is a good guy." Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a drop, leave a rating and review wherever you listen, and share this one with a fellow geek on social media using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Links and Resources All news discussed on the show is sourced from GeekFreaksPodcast.com, including the full Bricks and Minifigs timeline. Visit https://geekfreakspodcast.com/ Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Host: Frank [@franklourence79] Listener Questions Got a hot take on the House of the Dragon premiere, a Dungeon Crawler Carl casting pick, or a topic you want covered next? Send your questions, reactions, and future episode ideas our way. We love reading them on the show.
This week the gang talked about Belatro multiplayer mod, the Amsterdam 1666 Demo, The Interface Series Mother Horse Eyes, and More! Follow us on Instagram Leave us a voicemail at (804) 286-0626 and consider supporting us through our Patreon Check out the Discord! Theme song remixed by Poisonfrog News Links: Steam Machine price unveiled PlayStation 5 SSDs GTAVI price possibly leaks EA brand ads Bungie layoffs BlOps 1 & 2 getting ported to PlayStation Hellraiser game gets trailer
Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are taking their final bets on the cost of GTA 6. How much will the game cost? We're also talking console exclusives. Are they needed to keep a console relevant? We're also talking layoffs in the gaming industry and the instability of the industry as a whole. Plus, we're excited for Spider-Man and other upcoming anime, movie and TV news! Chapters 00:00 -Welcome to the Podcast 00:57 - Nerdy Things of the Week 04:01 -Anime and Manga Discussions 09:48- Video Game Updates and Reviews 14:53 -Cosplay and Creative Outlets 20:00 -Game Development News 25:05 -GTA VI Pre-Order Speculations 28:04 -The Future of GTA and Live Service Games 28:57 -EA's Advertising Strategy in Gaming 34:02- Generative AI in Game Development 38:01 -Sony's Exclusive Game Strategy 43:54- Xbox Restructuring and Studio Layoffs 54:59 -The Impact of Game Development Decisions 62:09 -The Stress of Game Development 63:52 -Capcom's Historic Success 66:12 -The Changing Landscape of Gaming 67:34- Anime Matsuri: A New Ticketing Approach 74:34 -Jujutsu Kaisen's New Direction 80:25 - Excitement for Upcoming Spider-Man Movies Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice! Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3
PlayStation Network has once again been targeted by nefarious actors, this time exposing flaws in Sony's online infrastructure that we never even considered. If you've noticed weird games popping-up in your recently played list, titles that don't belong in your library, cluttered PSN widgets, and other oddities, you were affected. And while Sony seems to have begun to mend the issue, it feels like they're unable to accept their solemn corporate obligation to protect their customers. Will they ever even publicly admit their problems, nonetheless solve all of them? We discuss. Plus: Other news! Grand Theft Auto VI's pre-orders are imminent, rumors are circulating about a potential delay of PlayStation 6, Housemarque talks about its post-Saros future, Halo: Campaign Evolved's Trophies have been surreally revealed, Mark Hamill is set to appear in Twisted Metal's third season on Peacock, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Is PlayStation at risk of losing its hard-earned prestige? Why aren't more at-risk studios sold instead of shuttered? Should Capcom get more credit for their runaway success with RE Engine? Will Dustin ever return to the show, or will Sacred forever move forward as a duo? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro37:04 - Leon the Great38:35 - Dustin's weeb degeneracy45:27 - Colin adopts Joshua's wife52:17 - Long Island history55:40 - LSM's extra content58:35 - GTA VI pre-orders1:09:05 - PS4 got a new firmware update1:13:39 - Yet another PSN security issue1:37:16 - Will PS6 be delayed?1:52:02 - Housemarque's future2:07:50 - Halo's first trophy list2:13:29 - Mark Hamill joins Twisted Metal2:18:25 - Black Ops 1 & 2 are coming to Playstation2:23:53 - EA reveals EA Advertising2:32:16 - Rockstar retires PS4 players2:33:20 - Sony patents DualSense with button hardness2:41:21 - Unreal Engine 6 releases in 20272:54:54 - Capcom disempowers its authors3:04:38 - Devil May Cry 5 sold more copies in 20253:06:03 - Sony speaks on PC cancellations3:08:49 - What We're Playing (007 First Light, Pragmata, Crazy Taxi 2)3:14:03 - Has Playstation lost its riz?3:20:25 - Could Sony relocate?3:25:58 - Why are studios shut down?3:33:26 - Should Playstation exit the A and AA space?3:43:51 - RE Engine praise3:51:36 - Grifting doesn't earn much Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Gi crew react to Xbox shutting down more studios, Sony removing PC support, GTA 6 preorders, EA's new advertising platform and more.
Ep. 15 - In this jam-packed summer episode, we break down major industry shakeups, starting with Fox's massive $22 billion acquisition of Roku and SpaceX surging past Microsoft in market cap to become the fourth-largest U.S. company. We also dive into the sports world to discuss the New York Knicks shattering Fanatics' all-time merchandise sales records, EA's new in-game advertising platform, and the brewing controversy surrounding FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks. Plus, the summer box office is officially back as Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day smashes records with an earth-shattering $93 million global debut. For our weekly Deep Dive, we settle the ultimate pronunciation debate and head to France for Cannes Lions, the marketing and advertising industry's largest annual gathering, featuring major speakers like Stella McCartney and a special honor for Oprah Winfrey. Finally, we wrap things up with a quick-fire look at upcoming Wimbledon seedings, the ongoing FIFA World Cup action, Emmy "For Your Consideration" buzz in LA, and the F1 Austrian Grand Prix. Chapter Timestamps: 00:21 - Fox Acquires Roku for $22 Billion 01:08 - NY Knicks Shatter Merch Sales Records 02:37 - SpaceX Surges Past Microsoft 03:16 - EA Launches In-Game Advertising Platform 04:32 - FIFA Hydration Breaks & Ad Controversy 06:10 - Spielberg's Disclosure Day Smashes Box Office 07:42 - Deep Dive: What is Cannes Lions? 10:47 - The Final Cut: Wimbledon, World Cup, Emmys & F1 Join the ICONIC Community: https://www.youtube.com/@iconicnationmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconicnationmedia/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iconicnationmedia
The Gi crew react to Xbox shutting down more studios, Sony removing PC support, GTA 6 preorders, EA's new advertising platform and more.
This week, John, Niki, and Lotus go very long on this week's seismic Xbox news, including the numerous studio closures on the table, key departures, and Microsoft CEO's Satya Nadella's curious take on why their gaming arm is struggling.00:00:00 Intro & Lotus' Big Saturday00:11:10 South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games is the unsurprising yet disappointing first studio to confirm possible closure or spinoff00:17:00 A long, great conversation about the games media's role in reporting on these layoffs and closures00:28:00 How Xbox got here (mostly)00:48:52 Satya Nadella seems to be confused about how Xbox got into this jam00:54:00 That Senua sequel was only announced to help fuel a possible sale of Ninja Theory01:02:14 The weight of working in corporate-owned game development right now01:06:34 Key personnel leaving Xbox01:07:56 What's the plan moving forward for Xbox?01:16:10 EA introducing new in-game advertising platform01:25:57 UK government is banning teens from social media; plan will not work01:33:10 Fuck's Quest 2 lacks consistent humor and mechanical clarity01:37:07 Niki played the first two Sonic games on Genesis (skip this part, Sonic fans!!!)01:45:10 John decided to give Ocarina of Time another try01:49:10 Our latest (possibly final) thoughts on 007 First Light02:02:47 Hive Questions02:18:12 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.
Pinball: We discuss Pedretti Gaming's Tales of the Arabian Nights (TOTAN) Remake. Video Games: We talk about lots of game reveals from Xbox and Nintendo, along with Xbox slashing budgets, Steam dropping physical gift cards, and EA launching a new advertising platform. Episode Links: None! Show Links: EGP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eclectic_gamers Website: http://eclecticgamers.com EGP T-shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/eclectic-gamers-podcast iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eclectic-gamers-podcast/id1088802706?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-465086826 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eclecticgamerspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40Frd1Fep4u5bjrw3cvwoQ Discord: https://discord.gg/sgnrsBT Email: eclecticgamerspodcast@gmail.com
Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Game Designer Seb is on his second podcast of the week! After 20 minutes of World Cup chat, he goes through why EA may have added the token system and what it could mean in the future. Chapters (please note, as Spotify inserts ads into run time, these timestamps will usually be behind when the topics starts): 00:00 Week 1 of the World Cup Reviewed 21:14 What does Tokens mean for Ultimate Team long term? 33:04 Is Ultimate Team just for rewards? 40:11 Randoms Reds vs Weekly Pick of 3 51:05 Why are EA scared of repeatable gameplay grinds? 54:29 Have EA got power curve rubber banding right? 1:00:18 The biggest problem with Tokens 1:03:11 How Star Performers work 1:07:11 The future of Playstyles Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we cover rumors about XBOX studio closures, rumors about Playstation layoffs, possible EA layoffs and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel
Send us Fan MailIn this episode...--> Maybe XBOX should have died the hero, but instead, it seems that the gaming giant has finally lived long enough to become the villain. Despite spending the past month shoring up good will with demonstrations that it is listening to fans, this week the company put out enough bad news to last an entire year -- all part of new XBOX boss Asha Sharma's big 100 day reset for the company.--> EA has formed EA Advertising, a new "platform" dedicated to helping real-world brands advertise in its games through placements added "directly into gameplay and live experiences." --> Sony has patented a controller with buttons that harden when you play with it, and the design will potentially utilize fluid-filled membranes to achieve this. Yes, you read that right.--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Sports History 101Help support ShrfSnax (a.k.a. Brandon) in his fight against cancer: https://gofund.me/5d7c63a15Visit out merch store at gamers-week-podcast.creator-spring.comWe love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub- Connect with CafeBTW at youtube.com/@LoveRetroBTW- Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com- Visit Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest**Use this link to get a $20 credit when you upgrade to a paid podcast hosting plan on Buzzsprout! buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1884378**Get 15% off gaming chairs at blacklyte.com/Gamersweekpodcast using code GWP26!Hosts: wrytersview, retrogamebrews, donniegretroOpening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli TakanenPatron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretroClosing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli TakanenSupport the show
COMPLETAS VIERNES - TIEMPO ORDINARIO(Oración antes del descanso nocturno)*Link de apoyo al canal al final del escrito*INVOCACIÓN INICIALV. Dios mío, ven en mi auxilioR. Señor, date prisa en socorrerme. Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo.Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.Salmo 87 - Ant. Señor, Dios mío, de día te pido auxilio, de noche grito en tu presencia.Señor, Dios mío, de día te pido auxilio,de noche grito en tu presencia;+ llegue hasta ti mi súplica,inclina tu oído a mi clamor.Porque mi alma está colmada de desdichas,y mi vida está al borde del abismo;ya me cuentan con los que bajan a la fosa,soy como un inválido.Tengo mi cama entre los muertos,como los caídos que yacen en el sepulcro,de los cuales ya no guardas memoria,porque fueron arrancados de tu mano.Me has colocado en lo hondo de la fosa,en las tinieblas del fondo;tu cólera pesa sobre mí,me echas encima todas tus olas.Has alejado de mí a mis conocidos,me has hecho repugnante para ellos:encerrado, no puedo salir,y los ojos se me nublan de pesar.Todo el día te estoy invocando,tendiendo las manos hacia ti.¿Harás tú maravillas por los muertos?¿Se alzarán las sombras para darte gracias?¿Se anuncia en el sepulcro tu misericordia,o tu fidelidad en el reino de la muerte?¿Se conocen tus maravillas en la tiniebla,o tu justicia en el país del olvido?Pero yo te pido auxilio,por la mañana irá a tu encuentro mi súplica.¿Por qué, Señor, me rechazasy me escondes tu rostro?Desde niño fui desgraciado y enfermo,me doblo bajo el peso de tus terrores,pasó sobre mí tu incendio,tus espantos me han consumido:me rodean como las aguas todo el día,me envuelven todos a una;alejaste de mí amigos y compañeros:mi compañía son las tinieblas.LECTURA BREVETú estás en medio de nosotros, Señor, tu nombre ha sido invocado sobre nosotros: no nos abandones, Señor Dios nuestro.RESPONSORIO BREVEV. En tus manos, Señor, encomiendo mi espíritu.R. En tus manos, Señor, encomiendo mi espíritu.V. Tú, el Dios leal, nos librarás.R. Te encomiendo mi espíritu.V. Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo.R. En tus manos, Señor, encomiendo mi espíritu.CÁNTICO EVANGÉLICOAnt. Sálvanos, Señor, despiertos, protégenos mientras dormimos, para que velemos con Cristo y descansemos en paz.CÁNTICO DE SIMEÓN Lc 2, 29-32Ahora, Señor, según tu promesa,puedes dejar a tu siervo irse en paz,porque mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador,a quien has presentado ante todos los pueblosluz para alumbrar a las nacionesy gloria de tu pueblo Israel.Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo.Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.Ant. Sálvanos, Señor, despiertos, protégenos mientras dormimos, para que velemos con Cristo y descansemos en paz.OREMOSSeñor, Dios todopoderoso: ya que con nuestro descanso vamos a imitar a tu Hijo que reposó en el sepulcro, te pedimos que, al levantarnos mañana, lo imitemos también resucitando a una vida nueva. Por Cristo nuestro Señor.CONCLUSIÓNV. El Señor todopoderoso nos conceda una noche tranquila y una santa muerte.R. Amén.ANTÍFONA FINAL DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGENDios te salve, Reina y Madre de misericordia, vida, dulzura y esperanza nuestra, Dios te salve. A ti llamamos los desterrados hijos de Eva, a ti suspiramos, gimiendo y llorando, en este valle de lágrimas. Ea, pues, Señora, abogada nuestra, vuelve a nosotros esos tus ojos misericordiosos, y después de este destierro muéstranos a Jesús, fruto bendito de tu vientre. Oh clemente, oh piadosa, oh dulce Virgen María! (372)
EA announced that they're going to be shoving more ads in their games. Because nothing will help sell your undercooked, overpriced games faster than also having unskippable advertising and product placement. 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. #EA #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.
On this episode of The GAP Joab Gilroy is joined by Nathan "NachosJustice" Lawrence and his cat Cosmo! Together they tackle the Steam Next Fest Demos they've been playing, some 007 First Light, Gothic Remake, Cursemark and whatever else comes to mind! Over in the news, Xbox is forcing studios to fight for their lives, Joab sloppily included a bad rumour in the news section, and EA is revolutionising advertising. This episode goes for 2 hour and 11 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:12:41 – Cursemark 00:17:59 – Steam Next Fest Demos 01:19:03 – God of War Sons of Sparta 01:26:45 – 007 First Light 01:39:43 – Gothic Remake 01:56:50 – News 02:07:35 – Weekly Plugs 02:11:34 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify
Cette semaine : Steam Next Fest (Over The Hill, Gambition, Dave's Word Game, Poly Fighter), Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, SpaceCraft, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (DLC Cyclops & The Thing), de la pub dans les jeux EA, Max Cooper - Feeling Is Structure, et Commodore Callback. Lisez plutôt Torréfaction #376 : Steam Next Fest, Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent, STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions, SpaceCraft et Commodore Callback avec sa vraie mise en page sur Geekzone. Pensez à vos rétines.
Timestamps: 0:00 GTA6 Official Pre-Order Date 1:34 Stop Killing Games Ruling 2:50 EA's New Ad Platform 5:13 QUICK BITS INTRO 5:25 Xbox Updates 6:13 DualSense Wireless Haptic Support for PC 6:38 Bloodborne PS5 Mod 7:25 Dave The Diver Short Film NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/XGk1C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the tenth anniversary of Unchained, Laura reflects on the SBF question she never asked, the Charles Hoskinson beef, and why she may be done with strict neutrality. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsor! Fidelity: Fidelity has been building in crypto and DeFi since 2014 — now they're hiring. Explore career opportunities at one of the most forward-thinking names in finance here: crypto.fidelitycareers.com. Cape: Your biggest crypto vulnerability isn't your wallet, it's your phone number. Cape is America's privacy-first mobile carrier that rotates your SIM identity daily and blocks SIM swaps before they happen. Get 33% off your first six months at cape.co/unchained (use code: UNCHAINED). ======================================================== Unchained started as a side project by Laura in 2016, with two interviews recorded on Necker Island. Ten years later, it's become a network of podcasts and newsletters. Haseeb Qureshi of one of most beloved podcasts on the network, The Chopping Block, chats with Laura about everything from its origins to biggest regrets to her interview style and more. Plus, she reveals the one regret she has over a question she never got to ask Sam Bankman-Fried after the collapse of FTX. Haseeb, managing partner at Dragonfly and an effective altruist himself, traces whether EA's moral framework enabled SBF's fraud, or whether SBF simply had ordinary delusions of grandeur. The conversation also moves through Charles Hoskinson's disputed PhD claims, the Brian Armstrong interview that never happened, and Laura's emerging conviction that ten years of institutional disillusionment may be pushing her away from the neutrality that built her career. Host: Laura Shin, Host / Unchained Guests: Haseeb Qureshi - Managing Partner of Dragonfly - https://x.com/hosseeb Timestamps
Microsoft is laying the groundwork to spin Xbox off, Supercell just cut 70% of Metacore's staff after burning through $180M. Meanwhile, EA just launched a real ad platform for sports games.In this episode, we break down:● Why Xbox keeps losing its top studio leadership● Whether Microsoft is actually preparing to spin off Xbox● What Sharma's first 100 days reveal about her real strategy● Why Believer raised $55M to ship an AI plugin instead of a game● How Supercell's Metacore acquisition turned into a 70% staff cut● Why EA's new in-game ad platform might actually make sense, for once● Why microdrama apps are growing fast but can't fix their retention● Why Konami's eFootball is quietly beating FC Mobile in revenue● Why Netflix's FIFA World Cup game became an instant disaster● Why the consumer apps "threat" to gaming doesn't hold up under the dataCHAPTERS:00:42 Topics Preview02:04 Shills and Events03:01 Roblox Safety Podcast04:08 Puzzle Monthly Updates06:05 Conference Island Recap08:48 Xbox News Rundown11:49 Kress on Xbox Spinout20:07 Sharma 100 Days Analysis25:32 Believer AI Plugin29:40 Metacore Acquisition Fallout33:38 EA Advertising Debate35:02 Ads In Sports Games36:34 Why In Game Ads Failed38:08 Roblox Brand Detour40:37 Micro Drama Boom41:45 Retention And Monetization44:18 Merge Drama And Subscriptions47:57 Konami Strategy And Collabs51:03 FIFA Netflix Game Rant54:38 Consumer Apps Threat Myth58:59 Attention CPI And Webshops01:02:19 IDFA Rumor And Farewell
Au programme:Stop Killing Games fait chou à moitié blancDes rumeurs sur les fermetures de studio chez XboxEA va lancer une plateforme de pub en jeuNos jeux du momentCrushed in TimeMina the HollowerBeware of the CartographerElliot and the Millenium Tales1666 Amsterdam007 First LightStar Fox DemoMaseylia Echoes of The PastLe reste de l'actualité---Infos :Animé par Patrick Beja (Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)Co-animé par JK Lauret (Bluesky).Co-animé par Thomas Méreur « Amaebi » (Bluesky).Produit par Patrick Beja (LinkedIn) et Fanny Cohen MoreauMusique par Daniel Beja.Le Rendez-vous Jeux épisode 452 – Xbox, l'origine de tous les maux – Stop Killing Games, Xbox, EA et pub, Unreal Engine 2026, Mina the Hollower, Crushed in Time, Maseylia Echoes of the Past---Liens :Soutien :
Xbox can't help itself; it finds rakes out of nowhere to step on, and its all self-inflicted. There won't be any trips in the Tardis anytime soon, and who is to blame? George Miller wants to sell Mad Max, but why? And Fox buys Roku, which feels oddly familiar.
We're back yet again with another instalment of Xbox... what the hell are you doing? But before we dive into the latest rumours out of the burning building that is Xbox, Ryan updates us on his Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter adventures and tests the waters for Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2 thanks to the new demo now on the eShop. Now... Over in the news, Xbox may be shutting down several studios in the near future, Electronic Arts continues to EA with EA Advertising, Fortnite has everyone obsessed with gummies, and Frostpunk 2 reveals their new story expansion.Discussion00:00:00 - Intro00:08:51 - Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter00:22:54 - Star Fox Demo on Nintendo Switch 200:32:09 - NewsImportant StuffSupport us on PatreonDiscord ChannelEmail the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this podcast episode of your favourite, longest running English language, video game radio show we see Ste getting invited into a Moomin's dressing room while Simon gets Charlesbot into hot water at the Houses of Parliament! We also cover the latest Nintendo Direct/Thumb Wrestling, Steam axing physical gift cards and EA making up World Cup winner predictions again (Ste predicts the loser). Meanwhile Simon continues his War On Players, we give out SECRET GAME DESIGN TIPS and consider who/what is Indie?! And it won't cost you a penny. Promise. We got three letters this week!!! Thank you!! Can we get four for the next episode?? Fire them to us at team@onelifeleft.com or skip across to our Discord and pop a letter in there! Link below! TTFN,Team OLL x Links: The OLL Everything Link (that might currently be broken!)http://hello.onelifeleft.com/ The OLL Discord Link!https://discord.gg/pdtGYvFx8r The Maraoke Everything Link!https://hello.maraoke.com Mindset GO! Link!https://mindset.game/ Block Words Link!https://blockwords.app/ The Shure link!https://tag.gs/OneLifeLeft_Shure Reviews: 007 First LightTR-49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Some hands-on reporting from the worlds of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Turok Origins, Stranger Than Fiction, and Sprawl Zero. Also: last week's “Xbox has to make some tough choices” talk turns into this week's “massive layoff and studio closure” talk. EA gets (back) into in-game advertising. Commodore makes an expensive cell phone? Sure, why not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first half of the week brings sensations of seismic shifts into the realms of relationality. Bold, courageous heartFULLness supports big picture transformation when we show up with curiosity, imagination, and willingness to express ourselves honestly. Later in the week as the solstice approaches, there's a deepening of awareness around what true wellbeing requires. As the saying goes, “you've got to feel it to heal it.” The best ways to feel and to heal now are in giving time with and attention to nature, Earth, and body. ✨✨✨This week-ahead reading for June 15-21, 2026 is an excerpt from this week's Somatic Space class with Renee Sills. For the full-length forecast and embodied practice for this week, purchase the recording here. Today, Renee read from Undrowned by Alexis Pauline Gumbs.✨✨✨UPCOMING AT EMBODIED ASTROLOGY:
Video Game Town, a truly indie website that is constantly striving to employ and pay some of your favorite writers to build a new community for smart and fun gaming coverage. Check them out at http://videogame.town for daily pieces! You can directly support them on Patreon at http://patreon.com/videogametown for exclusive articles and podcasts.Experience HITS technology with the new PRO X2 Superstrike, the fastest mouse Logitech G has ever built. Head over to http://kindafunny.com/logitech to grab yours and start clicking faster than the competition. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Topic of the Show: YOUR Summer Game Fest HOT TAKES - I dont think we can hit a 10 out of 10 anymore - Jeff Keely is too cocky for his own good - A cleaner delineation of whats an ad - Ads - Bethesda is the wet blanket wet fart - I think it is that the all the MMO or announcements just feels like its the new life service push Im not really sure If its going to last long - Ocarina of Time - Nintendo really fucked it this year - Where is EA? - the winner and the loser of Summer Games Fest its Xbox - I'm not completely impressed on how Halo looks - Facial animations - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Video Game Town, a truly indie website that is constantly striving to employ and pay some of your favorite writers to build a new community for smart and fun gaming coverage. Check them out at http://videogame.town for daily pieces! You can directly support them on Patreon at http://patreon.com/videogametown for exclusive articles and podcasts.Experience HITS technology with the new PRO X2 Superstrike, the fastest mouse Logitech G has ever built. Head over to http://kindafunny.com/logitech to grab yours and start clicking faster than the competition. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Topic of the Show: YOUR Summer Game Fest HOT TAKES - I dont think we can hit a 10 out of 10 anymore - Jeff Keely is too cocky for his own good - A cleaner delineation of whats an ad - Ads - Bethesda is the wet blanket wet fart - I think it is that the all the MMO or announcements just feels like its the new life service push Im not really sure If its going to last long - Ocarina of Time - Nintendo really fucked it this year - Where is EA? - the winner and the loser of Summer Games Fest its Xbox - I'm not completely impressed on how Halo looks - Facial animations - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Video Game Town, a truly indie website that is constantly striving to employ and pay some of your favorite writers to build a new community for smart and fun gaming coverage. Check them out at http://videogame.town for daily pieces! You can directly support them on Patreon at http://patreon.com/videogametown for exclusive articles and podcasts.Experience HITS technology with the new PRO X2 Superstrike, the fastest mouse Logitech G has ever built. Head over to http://kindafunny.com/logitech to grab yours and start clicking faster than the competition. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Topic of the Show: YOUR Summer Game Fest HOT TAKES - I dont think we can hit a 10 out of 10 anymore - Jeff Keely is too cocky for his own good - A cleaner delineation of whats an ad - Ads - Bethesda is the wet blanket wet fart - I think it is that the all the MMO or announcements just feels like its the new life service push Im not really sure If its going to last long - Ocarina of Time - Nintendo really fucked it this year - Where is EA? - the winner and the loser of Summer Games Fest its Xbox - I'm not completely impressed on how Halo looks - Facial animations - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Video Game Town, a truly indie website that is constantly striving to employ and pay some of your favorite writers to build a new community for smart and fun gaming coverage. Check them out at http://videogame.town for daily pieces! You can directly support them on Patreon at http://patreon.com/videogametown for exclusive articles and podcasts.Experience HITS technology with the new PRO X2 Superstrike, the fastest mouse Logitech G has ever built. Head over to http://kindafunny.com/logitech to grab yours and start clicking faster than the competition. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Topic of the Show: YOUR Summer Game Fest HOT TAKES - I dont think we can hit a 10 out of 10 anymore - Jeff Keely is too cocky for his own good - A cleaner delineation of whats an ad - Ads - Bethesda is the wet blanket wet fart - I think it is that the all the MMO or announcements just feels like its the new life service push Im not really sure If its going to last long - Ocarina of Time - Nintendo really fucked it this year - Where is EA? - the winner and the loser of Summer Games Fest its Xbox - I'm not completely impressed on how Halo looks - Facial animations - Superchats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Bradley sits down with Kyle Willis from BELAY, a fractional remote staffing company that places experienced executive assistants with small business owners. Kyle shares how the fractional model works, who it's right for, and what separates business owners who build lasting EA partnerships from those who plateau early.They cover how to build your delegation list before you hire, what BELAY's matching and onboarding process includes, how mismatches get handled, and specific workflows that show what a high-functioning EA relationship looks like in practice.This conversation goes beyond hiring tactics. What is the real cost of doing work that only your EA should handle? How do you turn delegation from a task dump into a growth investment? And what does it take to build a true strategic partner who grows with your business over time? If you are a business owner running out of capacity and wondering whether a fractional EA is the right move, this conversation is for you.Download BELAY's free Freedom Framework: text ABOVE to 55123Visit https://workshop.blueprintos.com to register for the upcoming Above The Business workshop.ResourcesBuy Back Your Time by Dan Martell: https://a.co/d/05Rk66SQ Visit BELAY to get in touch with Kyle and his team: https://belaysolutions.com/ Thanks to our sponsorsCoach P ConsultingCoach P found great success as an insurance agent and agency owner, leading a large and stable team of top-performing professionals. Today, he shares the systems, delegation strategies, and specialization methods he developed along the way. Gain access to weekly training calls and mentoring at:https://www.coachpconsulting.comBe sure to mention you heard about it on the Above The Business Podcast.Autopilot RecruitingAutopilot Recruiting helps small business owners solve staffing challenges by taking the stress out of hiring. Their dedicated recruiters work on your behalf every business day, optimizing your applicant tracking system, posting job listings, and sourcing candidates through social media and local communities.https://www.autopilotrecruiting.comMention Above The Business Podcast when you reach out.Direct ClicksDirect Clicks is built by business owners, for business owners. They specialize in custom marketing solutions that drive real results. From paid search campaigns to SEO and social media management, they provide comprehensive digital marketing support to help your business grow.Exclusive offer for listeners:https://directclicksinc.com/abovethebusinessGet a free marketing campaign audit and actionable recommendations.About Above The BusinessAbove The Business is hosted by Bradley Hamner, founder of BlueprintOS, and focuses on helping small business owners transition from Rainmaker to Architect by building systems, teams, and operations that scale.
Bob Kerr returns to break down his Tax Notes article on the IRS's Centralized Authorization File, the decades-old system that processes Forms 2848 and 8821 almost entirely by hand, now buried under 7 million forms a year at roughly 500 staff years and $50 million to run. He, Roger, and Annie get into why the backlog keeps growing, how practitioners can get ahead of it by putting 8821s on file early, and why transcripts belong in your current-year filing, not just your representation work.SponsorsPadgett - Contact Padgett or Email Jeff PhillipsGet NASBA Approved CPE or IRS Approved CELaunch the course on EarmarkCPE to get free CPE/CE for listening to this episode.Read Bob's Article https://www.taxnotes.com/tax-notes-federal/practice-and-procedure/high-costs-irss-centralized-authorization-file-system/2026/04/06/7vjccChapters(00:00) - Welcome and Setup (02:36) - Why CAF Matters Now (06:54) - CAF Explained POA vs TIA (10:42) - Choosing 8821 vs 2848 (13:46) - Backlogs and Real Impacts (15:45) - Manual Processing Volume Surge (18:54) - Million Hours and 50M Cost (21:23) - Deadlines Snowball Effect (24:01) - CAF Volume Spiral (24:59) - Early Transcripts Benefits (28:33) - Client Use Cases (30:27) - Why IRS Can't Keep Up (39:13) - Train Clients and Set Expectations (43:33) - Transcripts Beyond Representation (44:32) - VITA Volunteering Insights (48:56) - Wrap Up and Thanks Follow the Federal Tax Updates Podcast on Social Mediatwitter.com/FedTaxPodfacebook.com/FedTaxPodlinkedin.com/showcase/fedtaxpodConnect with the Hosts on LinkedInRoger HarrisAnnie SchwabReviewLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or PodchaserSubscribeSubscribe to the Federal Tax Updates podcast in your favorite podcast app!This podcast is a production of Earmark MediaThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this pageAll content from this podcast by SmallBizPros, Inc. DBA PADGETT BUSINESS SERVICES is intended for informational purposes only.
COMPLETAS VIERNES - TIEMPO ORDINARIO(Oración antes del descanso nocturno)*Link de apoyo al canal al final del escrito*INVOCACIÓN INICIALV. Dios mío, ven en mi auxilioR. Señor, date prisa en socorrerme. Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo.Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.Salmo 87 - Ant. Señor, Dios mío, de día te pido auxilio, de noche grito en tu presencia.Señor, Dios mío, de día te pido auxilio,de noche grito en tu presencia;+ llegue hasta ti mi súplica,inclina tu oído a mi clamor.Porque mi alma está colmada de desdichas,y mi vida está al borde del abismo;ya me cuentan con los que bajan a la fosa,soy como un inválido.Tengo mi cama entre los muertos,como los caídos que yacen en el sepulcro,de los cuales ya no guardas memoria,porque fueron arrancados de tu mano.Me has colocado en lo hondo de la fosa,en las tinieblas del fondo;tu cólera pesa sobre mí,me echas encima todas tus olas.Has alejado de mí a mis conocidos,me has hecho repugnante para ellos:encerrado, no puedo salir,y los ojos se me nublan de pesar.Todo el día te estoy invocando,tendiendo las manos hacia ti.¿Harás tú maravillas por los muertos?¿Se alzarán las sombras para darte gracias?¿Se anuncia en el sepulcro tu misericordia,o tu fidelidad en el reino de la muerte?¿Se conocen tus maravillas en la tiniebla,o tu justicia en el país del olvido?Pero yo te pido auxilio,por la mañana irá a tu encuentro mi súplica.¿Por qué, Señor, me rechazasy me escondes tu rostro?Desde niño fui desgraciado y enfermo,me doblo bajo el peso de tus terrores,pasó sobre mí tu incendio,tus espantos me han consumido:me rodean como las aguas todo el día,me envuelven todos a una;alejaste de mí amigos y compañeros:mi compañía son las tinieblas.LECTURA BREVETú estás en medio de nosotros, Señor, tu nombre ha sido invocado sobre nosotros: no nos abandones, Señor Dios nuestro.RESPONSORIO BREVEV. En tus manos, Señor, encomiendo mi espíritu.R. En tus manos, Señor, encomiendo mi espíritu.V. Tú, el Dios leal, nos librarás.R. Te encomiendo mi espíritu.V. Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo.R. En tus manos, Señor, encomiendo mi espíritu.CÁNTICO EVANGÉLICOAnt. Sálvanos, Señor, despiertos, protégenos mientras dormimos, para que velemos con Cristo y descansemos en paz.CÁNTICO DE SIMEÓN Lc 2, 29-32Ahora, Señor, según tu promesa,puedes dejar a tu siervo irse en paz,porque mis ojos han visto a tu Salvador,a quien has presentado ante todos los pueblosluz para alumbrar a las nacionesy gloria de tu pueblo Israel.Gloria al Padre, y al Hijo, y al Espíritu Santo.Como era en el principio, ahora y siempre, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.Ant. Sálvanos, Señor, despiertos, protégenos mientras dormimos, para que velemos con Cristo y descansemos en paz.OREMOSSeñor, Dios todopoderoso: ya que con nuestro descanso vamos a imitar a tu Hijo que reposó en el sepulcro, te pedimos que, al levantarnos mañana, lo imitemos también resucitando a una vida nueva. Por Cristo nuestro Señor.CONCLUSIÓNV. El Señor todopoderoso nos conceda una noche tranquila y una santa muerte.R. Amén.ANTÍFONA FINAL DE LA SANTISIMA VIRGENDios te salve, Reina y Madre de misericordia, vida, dulzura y esperanza nuestra, Dios te salve. A ti llamamos los desterrados hijos de Eva, a ti suspiramos, gimiendo y llorando, en este valle de lágrimas. Ea, pues, Señora, abogada nuestra, vuelve a nosotros esos tus ojos misericordiosos, y después de este destierro muéstranos a Jesús, fruto bendito de tu vientre. Oh clemente, oh piadosa, oh dulce Virgen María! (358)
This week… there's a real swirl of the “both/and” of it all. A lot of potential for relational growth and upleveling that can feel expansive and positive, while also amplifying tenderness and vulnerability. Big swells and expansions may be met with big dips and contractions. Strong sensations of fatedness align with awareness of the potentials in our own choices. Use this week's astrology for embodying knowledge and turning it into wisdom. Every time you show up for “the thing” and bring your best, you're learning and becoming wiser—even if you feel challenged or flat out fail. Don't waste your lessons! ✨✨✨This week-ahead reading for June 8-14, 2026 is an excerpt from this week's Somatic Space class with Renee Sills. For the full-length forecast and embodied practice for this week, purchase the recording here. ✨✨✨UPCOMING AT EMBODIED ASTROLOGY: