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Deconstructor of Fun
TWIG #320 Unity's Fate, Fake Ads, Loot Boxes & GTA's UGC Revolution

Deconstructor of Fun

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 60:01


To meet the Crew, check out our event in the weekly newsletter:https://www.deconstructoroffun.com/subscribeThis week we examine Niantic's valuation and potential exit, questioning whether AR gaming has hit its ceiling. We also break down Unity's latest earnings, examining where the company is headed post-restructuring. Meanwhile, PrizePix blurs the lines between gaming and gambling, raising concerns about the future of real money mechanics.On the platform side, we analyze Hasbro Digital's unexpected success, Steam Deck's impact on the PC market, and whether Epic Game Store's strategy is finally paying off. We also explore GTA's massive UGC potential, Warner Bros studio closures, and dive into the return of Overwatch loot boxes—because what's old is new again.Finally, we look at the latest mobile trends, including Love and Deep Space's unique RPG take and the breakout success of Last War Survival. Oh, and of course, fake ads are still a thing.01:19 Star Wars03:36 Shilling and Advice06:48 Niantic's Valuation and Exit08:48 PrizePix and Gambling11:44 Hasbro Digital's Success16:04 Epic Game Store Analysis23:03 GTA and UGC Potential29:14 Steam Deck's Impact on the PC Market30:17 Unity's Earnings & Vector44:00 Warner Bros Studio Closures45:50 Love and Deep Space: A Unique RPG48:18 Last War Survival's Success50:09 Fake Ads57:33 Overwatch Loot Boxes Return??58:45 Conclusion and Sign-Off

iGaming Daily
Ep 462: Balatro PEGI reclassified - A gamble worth taking?

iGaming Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 24:43


In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, and Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, to delve into the controversy surrounding the video game Balatro and the implications of its recent age rating change from 18 to 12+.The trio discuss the challenges the regulators face in defining gambling in the context of video games, the addictive nature of games like Balatro and the broader implications of loot boxes for responsible gambling efforts. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of gaming regulations, emphasising the need for clarity and protection for younger audiences, and the potential of Balatro's popularity to inspire similar games in the future. To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Balatro receives PEGI age rating reduction from 18 to 12 Host: James RossGuests: Danny Lee & Steve HoareProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

Old Players Show
Dlcs, Lootboxes, Passes de temporada e 3 velhos hipócritas

Old Players Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 66:06


Siiiiiim, estamos de volta pra mais um oldtalk, o podcast onde idosos lutam contra a própria senilidade e falam sobre videogames e grandes obras do entretenimento. Nesse episódio Leandro (/OutroCanal2024) , Tayguara (/perdiosave) e Thiago (/Danzzlopes) discutem sobre DLCs, Lootboxes, Passes de temporada e outras formas que estúdios e publishers utilizam pra colocar a mão no seu bolso.DLCs deveriam fazer parte do jogo base? Lootboxes vieram para destruir tudo aquilo que amamos? League of Legends, Overwatch, Marvel Rivals, Fortnite, qual jogo possui o sistema de bonecagem mais predatório?Participantes:Leandro Onofre - /OutroCanal2024Tayguara Aciolli - /PerdiosaveThiago Lopes - /DanzzlopesNos siga no Youtube e não esqueça de deixar um like, uma avaliação, um comentário e entre em contato conosco.oldtalk@gmail.com

This Week in Gaming
Sony's Big Announcements & The Loot Box Debate Returns

This Week in Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 23:00


This Week: We break down the massive wave of announcements from Sony’s first State of Play presentation of the year, from the highly anticipated Borderlands 4 to the latest in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe.We also dive into Astro Bot’s brand-new DLC, Blizzard’s controversial decision to bring back loot boxes to Overwatch 2, and the biggest winners from this year’s Canadian Game Awards! With our special guest Kahlief Adams we rate Sony’s State of Play and whether Overwatch’s return to loot boxes is a good idea.

The Hypecast
Loot Boxes Make their Return??; EVO Awards news; State of Play Talk | Hypecast 308

The Hypecast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 251:53


#evo2025  #overwatch  #podcast #pokemon         Sean (Hawke525) and ZawarudoWrrryy talk about gaming-related stuff including news, fighting games, and much more! Topics include Overwatch's return on Loot Boxes; Playstation's latest State of Play; Capcom Cup 11 predictions; Invincible Season 3 and more!Sean (Hawke525) Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/hawke525.bsky.socialZawarudoWrrryyy https://twitter.com/ZaWarudoWryyyy https://bsky.app/profile/zawarudowryyyy.bsky.socialCheck out all other episodes here! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBLM4_ooiG3Zzn96gn-6lKOJLi_JQO8vZGo to https://rogueenergy.com/discount/Hawke525?ref=h3vuVa7h2KW3 to get Rogue Energy and support this channel with 10% off coupon code Hawke525►►►Shop on Amazon and support this channel at no additional cost! (Affiliate) http://amzn.to/2jhvzae►►► Check out Into the Am for more gaming-goods clothingand save 10% via coupon code: HAWKE525 bit.ly/2w2mwzhiTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hypecast/id1053847749Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6iZ8oV4PnCibtkgqpyRsJx?si=AVI0dDpOQzmACqBsH2dRtAPodomatic https://hawke250.podomatic.comCheck out my shirts and stuff! www.teepublic.com/user/hawke525

Walkthrough - Video game news delivered fast
Loot boxes are back in OVERWATCH 2, completing full 180 degree turn

Walkthrough - Video game news delivered fast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 8:53


NEWS THIS WEEKEverything Announced At The February 2025 PlayStation State Of PlayOverwatch 2 is bringing loot boxes back from the deadValve ban advertising-based business models on Steam, no forced adverts like in mobile gamesHomebound, At Last. Afterlove EP is out now Inaugural Olympic Esports Games will now take place in 2027‍RELEASE RADARAVOWED - 18 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|SLOST RECORDS: BLOOM AND RAGE: PART 1 - 18 February 2025 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5LIKE A DRAGON: PIRATE YAKUZA IN HAWAII - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4PGA TOUR 2K25 - 21 February 2025 - PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S‍Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ

The FrogPants Studios Ultra Feed!
CORE 457: Again With The Loot Boxes

The FrogPants Studios Ultra Feed!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 183:27


Does it take three weeks to dig a hole? In indie video games it does. Let's talk about the radical overhaul coming to Overwatch 2. Plus, Avowed is out TODAY! Playstation's latest State of Play breakdown. Speaking of which, PSN was down while the Super Bowl raged on. Valve banned mobile-style ads in Steam. (good!) Dear Martha! The games we played, and LOTS more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers
CORE 457: Again With The Loot Boxes

CORE - Core Gaming for Core Gamers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 183:27


Does it take three weeks to dig a hole? In indie video games it does. Let's talk about the radical overhaul coming to Overwatch 2. Plus, Avowed is out TODAY! Playstation's latest State of Play breakdown. Speaking of which, PSN was down while the Super Bowl raged on. Valve banned mobile-style ads in Steam. (good!) Dear Martha! The games we played, and LOTS more!GAMES PLAYEDSHAREDCiv VIISCOTTReality BreakRift of The Necromancer (demo)Death Must DieJONNo Man's SkyFinal Fantasy VII: RebirthBEAUOverwatch 2Soulframe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Gamekast
SGKD 8: Somehow, lootboxes have returned (to Overwatch 2)

Super Gamekast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 58:06


PlayStation's first State of Play of 2025 came and went, so we talk about all those video games, as well as awful games publishing CEO drama, Alan Wake 2's success, and Overwatch 2's response to their rising competition

Hardcore
Spillmagasinet: Elon Musk blir tatt i juks og Lootboxes må tilbake

Hardcore

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025


Elon Musk ble tatt i juks etter han har kalt seg proff. Redaktøren vår mener at Lootboxes ikke er dårlige. Speedreview er tilbake med en variert bunke med spill. I ukens sending tar vi for oss juksing og gambling, og vurderer moralene rundt dette. I Studio: Agnar, Carl-Eirik og Olav

Deconstructor of Fun
TWIG #316 Metaverse Myths, Ubisoft's Struggles and the Stance for Marketing

Deconstructor of Fun

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 58:06


We start off with Kress coming after Matthew Ball and his take on the Metaverse and end the episode with Jen making the last stance for brand marketers. In between the team breaks down the FTC's latest settlement on loot boxes and what it means for the industry. Deep dive into Ubisoft's sea of worries and discuss Habby's latest launch hurdles. 00:00 Intros01:40 Shills02:50 GDC Announcements and Sponsors06:35 Corrections and Apologies08:09 Matthew Ball and the Metaverse Debate19:20 Loot Boxes and FTC Settlement23:54 Sony, Marvel Snap, and Warner Brothers28:58 Tech Company Operations29:09 Star Wars Outlaws Sales Analysis29:58 Ubisoft Helsinki and Gwen's Getaway31:05 Rainbow Six Mobile's Struggles32:34 Virtuous Acquisitions and Outsourcing36:23 Habby's Game Launch Challenges41:04 EA's Top Selling Games and Earnings46:18 Marketing Strategies and Impact57:15 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Game Economist Cast
E35: In Defense of Loot Boxes (w/ Dr. Matthew McCaffrey)

Game Economist Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 82:32 Transcription Available


Send us a textLoot boxes have all the markings of a moral panic. Dr.McCaffrey reviewed the emerging literature, and like the research on video game violence, it's destined for methodological malfunction. We discuss why everything isn't a loot box, the apathetic interest of economists in games, what George R.R. Martin's economic equilibrium teaches us, and how to get more people interested in games.Follow Dr.McCaffrey on Twitter [1], see him on video games [2], and read his loot box and A Song of Fire and Ice papers here [3].

PocketGamer.biz Podcast
Week in Mobile Games E39 - Mobile's hot new releases and the loot box investigation unpacked

PocketGamer.biz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 53:58


PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and news editor Aaron Astle discuss the latest mobile games industry news from the past week. On this week's episode we discuss mobile's hottest new releases, including Infinity Nikki, delve into the BBC's loot box investigation, and debate Ubisoft's obsession with launching Rainbow Six on mobile. ** Let's Connect **

Orange Lounge Radio
Orange Lounge Radio 1027 - 12/1/2024

Orange Lounge Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 117:05


A new patent by Nintendo indicates that a control system coming to the Switch sucessor console could involve using smartphones as a controller. We've seen other games and even concepts of hardware use a similar idea, what makes Nintendo's idea unique? We talk about this and much more from a surprisingly busy holiday week on another week of the longest running podcast about video games, Orange Lounge Radio!   Also in the News:   * Are Mobile Games Ignoring Lootbox Laws? * Xbox Avatars to be Sunsetted * Switch eShop Closing ... in China * Humanoid Origin Studio Closes   All this and more on the show where EVERY gamer has a voice-- Orange Lounge Radio! LIVE on the VOG Network, Sunday nights at 6 Pacific, 9 Eastern www.vognetwork.com Mailbag: participate (at) orangeloungeradio dot com

Co-op Chronicles
Episode 28 - Loot Boxes, Rewards, and Gaming's Gamble

Co-op Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 63:36


Are loot boxes a thrilling gamble or gaming's sneaky trap? Join us as we dive into the world of digital rewards with special guest John, aka One Eye Que! From Apex Legends Heirlooms to Counter-Strike's million-dollar skins, we'll explore the psychology behind loot boxes, share our best and worst experiences, and debate whether these systems enhance or hurt gaming.We'll discuss:

Mornings with Carmen
Movies, real history, and problematic games aimed at kids - Adam Holz | The thrill of hope even amid loss - Emily Curtis

Mornings with Carmen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 48:36


Plugged In's Adam Holz reviews "Boenhoffer," "Gladiator II," and "Wicked: Part 1."  He also talks about Loot Box, a supposedly free gaming platform, but sells desired enhancements.  Emily Curtis, author of "Hope in the Mourning," helps us see the hope of the Gospel during the holidays, even amid a season of personal loss and grief.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Spielsinn Podcast
#65) Von Lootbox-Spekulationen, Gameplay-Analyse sowie Playtesting-Hürden und KI-Unterstützung in der Indie-Entwicklung | Paper Podpüree: CHI PLAY 2024

Spielsinn Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 128:23


Mit welchen Herausforderungen kämpfen kleine Studios beim Playtesting ihrer Spiele – und welche Lösungen braucht es dafür? Folk Models of Loot Boxes in Video Games: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3677072 Towards Democratisation of Games User Research: Exploring Playtesting Challenges of Indie Video Game Developers https://doi.org/10.1145/3677108 Aiming, Pointing, Steering: A Core Task Analysis Framework for Gameplay https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3677057 "I'm a Solo Developer but AI is My New Ill-Informed Co-Worker": Envisioning and Designing Generative AI to Support Indie Game Development https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3677082

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast
#206 Pokémon Loot Boxes & Louisville Regionals

Meta Pod: A Pokemon TCG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 66:11


Welcome to the 206th episode of the Meta Pod podcast, the #PokémonTCG podcast that revolves around the evolving meta! @AtrociousJake & @gyrosean sit down to talk about the latest #PlayPokemon Regionals and even some new Pokémon TCG gear! -- We have a Discord server now! Join here: https://discord.gg/5DhX4sbJu3 -- Reach out to us with any thoughts or topic suggestions via Twitter: https://twitter.com/metapodtcg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metapodtcg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@metapodtcg Check out the Meta Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWcPqrzElSZKqYOIkMgOZuw Follow our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@metapodtcg See the decks we showcase: https://pokemoncard.io/author/?author=54755 -- Here are a few of the other places where we make content: Sean's YouTube: https://youtube.com/gyrosean Jake's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/atrociousjake Sean's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gyrosean Jake's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atrociousjake Sean's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gyrosean Jake's Threads: https://www.threads.net/@atrociousjake --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/metapodtcg/support

It's Super Effective: A Pokémon Podcast
The Real Pokémon Scams

It's Super Effective: A Pokémon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 114:02


Pokémon Sleep players get a warning about cheating in the game. Pokémon UNITE is getting banned in some countries due to their loot boxes in the game. A Pokémon Maze event is coming to New York City. Terry Crews loves Hydrapple? Recap of the Incheon Safari Zone event and how the new Wild Area event is looking for players. Pokémon Center is going down the path of $50 Mystery Boxes, which could be considered a scam. 00:00:00-Introduction 00:02:10-Pokémon Sleep News00:14:00-Stellar Maze Event00:18:50-Terry Crews Love Hydrapple00:28:20-Incheon Safari Zone Recap00:50:00-Wild Area Event01:14:10-UNITE Shutting Down01:22:30-$50 Mystery Boxes01:53:00-Post Credits  PlayPodcast.net is a free podcast player you can use on any device in your browser. You can listen to episodes from your favorite hosts. You don't need an account, an app, or to download anything to listen to the best free podcasts. PlayPodcast.net.Ad this episode brought to you by Mint Mobile! Check out MintMobile.com/pkmncast to start your new wireless plan for just $15 a month!  LINKS

PixelPlay
Australia Loot Box Ratings, FFXVI 18+ Mods, Helldivers 2, and Pirate Yakuza?! | Recap with Radical

PixelPlay

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 22:47


Thank you for checking out this week's Recap with Radical, as we cover stories from before episode 169, which came out on 09/25/24. You can check out that episode here: https://youtu.be/gHcgUa-j7N8 On this week's recap: 00:52 Australia Enacts New Ratings System For Loot Box Games 07:23 Square Doesn't Want You To Make 18+ Mods for FFXVI 12:11 Helldivers 2's Numbers Are Starting To Climb Back Up 18:22 Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, as well as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games! https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcast Join us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXK Want to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com! Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycast Follow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycast ii The podcast is also available on the following audio platforms: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/pixelplaycast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pixelplay/id1550323949?uo=4 Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/pixelplay Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80OGU3MzVhNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vfmf63oy RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/pixelplay-WD52oE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QZ98ZfjnPxNeQUajg0UM4 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/pixelplay Our Intro Music /// Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-song​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI​ #lootboxes #ffxvi #helldivers2

Arcade Couch
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks, The Plucky Squire & Copycat Reviews

Arcade Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 73:28


The Nintendo Switch 2 might have leaked; Tasmania is hosting its first video game showcase, and we've got reviews for two Australian games, The Plucky Squire and Copycat. Show Dot Points The Plucky Squire is a must-play for 2024. Australian regulations on loot boxes aim to protect children. Tasmania is hosting its first video game showcase. Nintendo Switch 2 leaks suggest significant upgrades. Netflix is adapting Splinter Cell into an animated series. Loot box regulations may not significantly change consumer behaviour. The importance of game ratings for parents is highlighted. The hosts share their thoughts on the future of gaming consoles. The discussion reflects a blend of humour and critical analysis. The new game 'Like a Dragon: Pirate Ikusa' features Goro Majima and is set in Hawaii. Players can jump in battles for the first time in the Like a Dragon series. Nintendo is suing Pocket Pair over alleged patent infringements related to 'Power World.' The lawsuit highlights the challenges indie developers face against major companies. 'Drill Core' combines mining and tower defence mechanics, making it addictive. 'Copycat' tells a touching story about a cat and its owner despite some gameplay flaws. The hosts express excitement for the upcoming PAX event and the games to be showcased. There is a growing variety of games available, reigniting excitement among gamers. 'UFO 50' offers a unique experience with 50 fictional games from a fictional studio. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Resources The Plucky Squire Review - It's A Page Turner - Explosion Network Aussie Government announces Loot Box and Gambling content classification changes - Vooks https://explosionnetwork.com/level-up-tasmania-video-game-showcase-is-a-new-event-highlighting-local-talent/ The First Nintendo Switch 2 Photos Might Have Just Leaked Netflix's Splinter Cell: Deathwatch animated series is "coming soon" | Eurogamer.net Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Has Been Revealed Alongside An Epic Collector's Edition UPDATE: It's actually happening: Palworld developer Pocketpair is being sued by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company | VG247 Drill Core Early Access Review - Explosion Network Copycat Review Bakeru Review - Like A Transport Back To The N64 Classics - Explosion Network Arcade Couch Credits: Music by: Dylan Blight Art by: Cherie Henriques Summary Show Notes: Created by Riverside.FM AI Integration All Episodes: https://explosionnetwork.com/arcade-couch/ Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion

Walkthrough - Video game news delivered fast
Australia combats loot boxes with new rating law

Walkthrough - Video game news delivered fast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 7:56


NEWS THIS WEEKVideo games with loot boxes will now get minimum M-Rating in AustraliaAlleged images of Nintendo's new Switch have appeared onlineNintendo sues Palworld developer Pocketpair for alleged patent infringementAmazon is producing The Sims movieThe Sims 4 will be “modernised” as EA moves away from sequel plansHorizon Zero Dawn Remastered rated by the ESRB‍RELEASE RADARTINY GLADE - 23 September 2024 - PCDISNEY EPIC MICKEY: REBRUSHED - 24 September 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchEARTH DEFENCE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS 2 - 26 September 2024 - PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, SwitchTHE LEGEND OF ZELDA: ECHOES OF WISDOM - 26 September 2024 - SwitchEA FC25 - 27 September 2024 - PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade: Enjoy unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games with no ads and no in-app purchases. From puzzle and adventure games to sports, racing, and multiplayer action games, everyone can count on finding something to love. Head to sifter.com.au/arcade to start your free trial* of Apple Arcade today and you'll be supporting independent video games journalism. *New subscribers only. AU$9.99/month after free trial. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled.You can support SIFTER's independent gaming journalism by☕ Tipping us on KoFi https://www.ko-fi.com/sifterHQ

Do By Friday
Loot Box for Hoarders

Do By Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 98:27


This week's challenge: play the New York Times games.You can hear the Aftershow and support Do By Friday on Patreon!——Produced and Edited by Alex Cox——Show LinksSchroedinger's Gift | Do By FridayCardboard cutting ASMRAmazon returns: What really happens to them?Monty Hall problem - WikipediaxScope • Measure. Inspect. Test.Kash Patel Will Do Anything for Trump - The Atlantic'SNL' Star James Austin Johnson Reprises Trump Impression After TrialShane Gillis's Best Trump Impressions - YouTubeCliff Hickinson (@CliffHickinson@mastodon.social) - MastodonWho is paying $30 for 'gamer girl' Belle Delphine's bath water? | Life and style | The GuardianTrump CardsCharlie Kirk Gets Into Altercation at DNC - NewsweekDemocratic National Convention: The Best and Most WTF MomentsMike Lindell Humiliated by 12-Year-Old at DNC; Trump Whines About Obama "Size" Jab: A Closer Look - YouTube'Weird' Times in American Politics: The New Democratic PlaybookReliquary - WikipediaTechnology | Us/technology | The GuardianGames | The New York Times CompanyLex's Games by Lex FriedmanToday's PuzzmoWordle Is a Love Story - The New York TimesEggplant: The Secret Lives of Games: 126: Building Your Own Platform with Zach Gage (Puzzmo)Recorded Wednesday, Wednesday, August 28th, 2024Next week's challenge: make a lil' movie.

Cinema Royale
BORDERLANDS Review: Cate Blanchett And Kevin Hart Shoot Blanks In Empty Loot Box Video Game Movie

Cinema Royale

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 5:52


Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics reviews Eli Roth's BORDERLANDS, the video game move starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Black, and Edgar Ramirez. Lilith (Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Ramírez), the universe's most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits – Roland (Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg (Munteanu), Tina's musclebound protector; Tannis (Curtis), the oddball scientist who's seen it all; and Claptrap (Black), a wiseass robot. Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora's most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands – but they'll be fighting for something more: each other. Based on one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all time, welcome to BORDERLANDS.BORDERLANDS is in theaters now.All of this and more can be found right now at Punch Drunk Critics! www.punchdrunkcritics.comSubscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube:    / @punchdrunkcritics1  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter:   / pdcmovies  Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook:   / pdcmovies  #Borderlands #Borderlandsmovie #moviereview

Blasters and Blades Podcast
Episode 423: Loot Box Subscription Service with JA Andrews!

Blasters and Blades Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 52:23


The Blasters & Blades Podcast We've got another unique interview with the amazing JA Andrews! This time we're talking about literary subscription services and all of the book crack that she supplies! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our Website: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blasters-and-blades Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's Sponsor The Reservist by JR Handley: https://www.amazon.com/Reservist-Galaxys-Stand-Alone-Centurion-ebook/dp/B082FST4B2/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Tomkin and the Dragon by JA Andrews: https://www.amazon.com/Keepers-Tale-Story-Tomkin-Dragon-ebook/dp/B01NBE5B53/ Follow JA Andrews on social media Andrews' Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01GMFB1B8 Andrews' Website: https://www.jaandrews.com/ Andrews' Twitter: https://x.com/JAAndrewsWriter Andrews' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JAAndrewsAuthor Andrews' Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/AndrewsJA/ Andrews' LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jaandrews Andrews' Subscription Service: https://www.jaandrews.com/dragondispatch2025/ Andrews' Subscription Service Details: https://www.jaandrews.com/dragondispatch/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #JAAndrews #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #ET #Zanthura #GalaxyQuest #Labyrinth #Hook #Matilda #ShortCircuit #NumberFiveAlive #Number5Alive #NoDisassemble #Willow #Cats #OmahaZoo #Lion #Tiger #BigCatNoises #BigCat #ZooAnimal #LouisianaSwamp #alligator #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #Keepers #Librarians #Dragon #FindersKeepers #LootBox #SubscriptionService --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blasters-and-blades/support

The Gaming Blender
Creating a Hypothetical Puzzle Game in Space

The Gaming Blender

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 26:51


Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of a hypothetical puzzle game. They explore the idea of a puzzle game set in space, where the player must fix a fleet of ships in order to complete a quest. The game incorporates permadeath and loot boxes as mechanics. The narrative revolves around humanity's search for a new home in space, with each fleet representing a different country. The player must make strategic decisions based on relationships with other fleets. The game is titled 'Drifting Among the Stars.'Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games and challenges.We have begun to update our YouTube channel with video playthroughs and we hope to put more up there soon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZTPuScm5BTf8DdwvaCj0jQKeep blending!

TechStuff
The Problem With Live Service Games

TechStuff

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 37:20 Transcription Available


From always-on DRM to the heartbreak of online games getting shut down, we look at the issues gamers encounter with the live service game model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial Podcast
Episode 451: Will You Wield the Tesla CyberHammer?

Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 75:25


Tesla is now offering a particularly unique limited-edition Loot Box referral prize, Elon Musk drops a fun new tidbit about the next-gen Tesla Roadster, another new detail about the new Model 3 Ludicrous has been revealed, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don't forget to use the discount code “Lightning” for $100 off your purchase. Buying a Tesla? Order with my referral link https://ts.la/ryan731014 and get 3 free months of FSD as well as one year of free Premium Connectivity. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL). 

Auf ein Bier von Gamespodcast.de
Nachgeforscht: Ein Gespräch mit der USK über Lootboxen

Auf ein Bier von Gamespodcast.de

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 62:37


Ihr klugen, interessierten Menschen! Heute gibt es Nachgeforscht einmal anders: Als Interview mit Lorenzo von Petersdorff, dem stellvertretenden Geschäftsführer der USK. Im Gespräch mit ihm gehen wir der Frage nach: Warum hat ein EA Sports FC trotz Lootboxen "nur" eine Freigabe ab 12? Auf der Suche nach der Antwort diskutieren wir über viele Facetten der Alterseinstufungen: Wieso finden sich in den Leitkriterien der USK keine erkennbaren Einflüsse aus der Suchtforschung? Warum sind die neuen Deskriptoren beim Thema Lootboxen aus unserer Sicht so uneindeutig? Welche Rolle spielen die so genannten Vorsorgemaßnahmen? Viel Spaß!
Andre & Helge Quellen zu dieser Folge: Video game loot boxes are linked to problem gambling: Results of a large-scale survey (David Zendle, Paul Cairns) 2018: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0206767 Garea, Shaun, Drummond, Aaron, Sauer, James, Williams, Matt, Hall, Lauren (2021) Meta-analysis of the relationship between problem gambling, excessive gaming and loot box spending https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351107695_Meta-analysis_of_the_relationship_between_problem_gambling_excessive_gaming_and_loot_box_spending Surprisingly high prevalence rates of severe psychological distress among consumers who purchase loot boxes in video games Drummond, Hall, Sauer (2022) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20549-1 The macro problem of microtransactions: The self-regulatory challenges of video game loot boxes (McCaffrey, 2019): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0007681319300345 Is Simulating Casino Environments in Video Games Worse than Gambling with Loot Boxes? The Case of the Removed Pokémon Game Corner (Laato, 2020). https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Is-Simulating-Casino-Environments-in-Video-Games-of-Laato/6dca738c5b41ec85fa9652a7672af1c727e8e3d9 Rare Loot Box Rewards Trigger Larger Arousal and Reward Responses, and Greater Urge to Open More Loot Boxes Chanel J. Larche, Katrina Chini, Myra Fernandes, (2019) https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Rare-Loot-Box-Rewards-Trigger-Larger-Arousal-and-to-Larche-Chini/3b26a3a301915b30fdb1e463f8707eb587332f4a Current loot box warnings are ineffective for informing consumers. Eamon Patrick Garrett, Aaron Drummond, Emily Lowe-Calverley, James D. Sauer, 2023, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0747563222003545 Associations between loot box use, problematic gaming and gambling, and gambling-related cognitions Brooks, Clark (2019) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306460318315077 IS THE BUYING OF LOOT BOXES IN VIDEO GAMES A FORM OF GAMBLING OR GAMING? Mark D. Griffiths (2018) Die USK-Beschreibung von InGame-Käufen und Zufälligen Objekten https://usk.de/die-usk-alterskennzeichen/ Die USK Leitkriterien https://usk.de/?smd_process_download=1&download_id=50111645 Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Einstieg 00:02:24 - Selbstverständnis der USK 00:06:35 - Entwicklung der Leitkriterien 00:17:28 - Juristische und psychologische Aspekte 00:33:44 - Aufklärung 00:46:48 - Vorsorgemaßnahmen 00:57:01 - Kriterien für USK18

Topic Lords
225. Showers: It's Wet In There

Topic Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 79:36


Lords: * CisHetKayfaber * BaseCase Topics: * Raising third cultural kids as a second cultural individual * Figuring out how to do creative projects that take longer than a weekend when you aren't getting paid for them. * Someone sent me money on Venmo and now I need to sign up for Venmo if I want to have the money * Farmyard Song * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmyard_Song * https://www.elyrics.net/read/a/aaron-copland-lyrics/i-bought-me-a-cat-lyrics.html * We've been subscribed to Universal Yums for over a year now, and the sweet snacks range from "unremarkable" to "unbelievably great" to "not my cup of tea but interesting", whereas the savory snacks are mostly bad. What's going on there? Microtopics: * Not being permitted to plug anything. * A unique situation in which you are gendered a lot less. * Australian Treat Arnott's Mint Slice. * Crossover of snacks from Australia to Japan. * Gentleman's agreements among cookie manufacturers. * Patenting your cookie recipe. * Touring school administrators. * Being friends with a lot of Coca Cola people. * Really enjoying multiculturalism. * Producing a good person. * Taking credit for the time your daughter didn't play Mario for six months. * Focusing on the aspects of the situation that you find meaningful. * What does and doesn't count as a childhood development milestone. * Being good at the work people are expecting you to do. * Doing worksheets outside. * What children report back from their experience at school. * Attempting to pirate the Montessori curriculum. * A really fun month. * Projects you can accomplish in a weekend. * Why you don't have more to show for all your free time. * Refusing to call someone stupid or lazy and having to figure out why they're actually failing. * Coping strategies to get things done. * Advice that is not helpful for neurodivergent people. * Breaking a task into subtasks and putting them on a schedule. * The first time you encountered the concept of a to-do list. * Brain tech. * Hammock time. (Or shower time.) * Showers: It's Wet In There. * Exultation of showers. * Watching someone start a hobby and immediately excel at it. * Finding a good community to learn how to do a thing. * Joining a discord with experts in many things. * Learning how to program and realizing that this makes you good at everything because programming is the hardest thing humans do. * Sending money to a phone number vs. sending money to an email address. * Canadians wishing each other money. * Nice things to do when you don't want to defraud people. * Opening a whole raft of phishing opportunities. * Visa getting a cut of every transaction that happens ever. * Whether every person in the world could live in Canada. * The Cocaine Mayor. * A traditional that is credited to Aaron Copeland. * Cats saying "fiddle-eye-fee." * Not being a raging misogynist but engaging in raging misogyny anyway. * The era when the onomatopoeia for a dog barking was "bow wow." * Onomatopoeia that is literal like "bang" vs. onomatopoeia that is more of a stretch like "shimmy shack shimmy shack." * Riffing on Aaron Copeland's sexuality. * Trying to shit enough to keep up with your toilet paper subscription. * A product built for people who have kids but do not have kids. * The mechanism by which the "Launch Frog Fractions 2" button launched Frog Fractions 2. * The great Loot Box crash of 2019. * Snacks that come with an instruction manual. * Ketchup flavored potato chips. * What you reach for when you're feeling snacky. * A potato chip palate that is just far too sophisticated. * Smoked ham potato chips. * Harry Potter jelly beans ruining snacks forever. * Only liking eating things that taste good. * This is bad, but is it bad in a new, interesting way? * The worst kind of bad. * Observing a terrible sprawling work and thinking "wow, you really did a thing here." * The recontextualization of earlier elements based on later knowledge. * Discord Lords. * Listening to ads because you have gloves on. * How to join the Topic Lords discord. * A recently minted lord who edits the show. * Lords Eat Free.

Everyday Italian Conversation
Gaming Ethics: The Debate Over Loot Boxes and Gambling

Everyday Italian Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 8:47


Welcome to Polyglot FM, the podcast that dives into engaging conversations on current issues. Today, we're tackling the intriguing topic of Gaming Ethics, specifically the controversy surrounding loot boxes. Are they harmless fun or a form of gambling? This debate has sparked conversations about addiction, age restrictions, and the need for transparency. Join Cheryl and Hayes as they explore the nuances of this issue and consider the balance between enjoyment and ethical responsibility in the gaming world. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking discussion. https://polyglot.fm/episode/gaming-ethics-the-debate-over-loot-boxes-and-gambling-en-it-hxrAZUV5LcuXNu1MxXgo46

Everyday French Conversation
Gaming Ethics: The Debate Over Loot Boxes and Gambling

Everyday French Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 8:19


Welcome to Polyglot FM, the podcast that dives into engaging conversations on current issues. Today, we're tackling the intriguing topic of Gaming Ethics, specifically the controversy surrounding loot boxes. Are they harmless fun or a form of gambling? This debate has sparked conversations about addiction, age restrictions, and the need for transparency. Join Cheryl and Hayes as they explore the nuances of this issue and consider the balance between enjoyment and ethical responsibility in the gaming world. Stay tuned for a thought-provoking discussion. https://polyglot.fm/episode/gaming-ethics-the-debate-over-loot-boxes-and-gambling-en-fr-hxrAZUV5LcuXNu1MxXgo46

All Vorbe
#332 Șapte Ani De Acasă

All Vorbe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 107:52


Hai la mulți ani să trăim industria tot nașpa a rămas Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 9:16 Paul s-a jucat în 2023 16:55 Edgar s-a jucat în 2023 25:31 Retrospectiva 2023 în gaming 36:36 Rating predicții 2023, Predicții 2024 42:39 Sorcova Audienței 57:42 Știri: Leak Insomniac Games; Activision Încheie unul din procese; BOBBY KOTICK A PLECAT; Loot Boxes în 2024??? 1:10:08 Mai multe închideri și concedieri la Embracer; Wizards of the Coast minte în legătură cu artă AI; Square Enix declară că vor investi și mai mult în AI 1:24:26 Ubisoft închide The Crew; Tim Sweeney face din nou declarații trăznite; Star Citizen are o ofertă de nerefuzat 1:32:55 Metaversul Ready Player One; Boomer Shooter e acum un gen oficial; Josh Sawyer și motivul pentru care CRPG-urile au murit; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 YouTube Stream Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/ Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

RNZ: Checkpoint
Kiwi gamer says he's spent $16,000 on loot boxes in video games

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 4:05


A kiwi gamer says he's spent around $16,000 on loot boxes, or virtual treasure chests, in online video games. Games like Counter-strike and FIFA, now EA FC, allow players to spend real money to open them, and win in game rewards. Problem gambling groups are worried about the sums of money being spent on loot boxes, which they say operate in much the same way as real-life gambling. Luka Forman has more.

A Gaming Moment Podcast
S5 E7 Twitter Rebrands, Blizzard to Steam, and Microsoft's Big Win, Zelda, Pikachu and more!

A Gaming Moment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 45:28


Welcome to another episode of the A Gaming Moment podcast! In this week's show, your hosts WTF and  Kermit discuss the latest gaming and tech news.Topics covered in this episode:Twitter Rebrand and what that might mean.Loot Boxes and Europe might get more restrictionsUpdate on COD's Mewest Operators, Featuring Nikki MinajPikachu and McDonald's A Couple "new" Zelda GamesAnd another Follow up on the Microsoft/Activision acquisition. Stick around for our Question of the week Discussing what we've gotten back into that we used to be big into.Want to join the conversation? Find us online at agm.cx! We also take listener questions, so let us know what's on your mind in the world of gaming and tech.Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave us a review.Support the showSignup for a free premium subscription for a week to Eklipse! Click here!Check out the Stream Safe, Awesome Music By Rivver! https://rivver.agamingmoment.com/ Get some sweet stream overlays at https://agamingmoment.com/nerdordieJoin the Community's discussions on social media, links below!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agamingmoment/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/agamingmomnetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/agamingmoment/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MUxqCNmoRsanAEy47TMoQ/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/agamingmomentDiscord: https://discord.gg/qJBmznFTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agamingmomentDownload the podcast and be sure to follow us across all social media platforms.

Orange Lounge Radio
Orange Lounge Radio 969 - 7/23/2023

Orange Lounge Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 157:02


A patch went out for Diablo 4 this week to prepare for the games first season. However, the patch was not well recieved by fans, causing Blizzard to issue a variety of statements on the why they did the patch as well as future patch approaches. Did the internet make this a much bigger deal than it should have been though? We discuss the fallout from this patch and opinions on the game's direction, which takes a larger chat on the general increase of season play and battlepasses in many of our favorite video games. All this, our gaming weeks, and more, make up another week of the longest running video game podcast, Orange Lounge Radio!   Also in the news:   * Xbox Live Officially Replaced with Xbox Game Pass * Age Restrictions on Loot Boxes in the UK * Gaming Handhelds with Replaceable Batteries Required Soon? * Blizzard Games Coming to Steam   All this and more on the show where EVERY gamer has a voice-- Orange Lounge Radio! LIVE on the VOG Network, Sunday nights at 6 Pacific, 9 Eastern www.vognetwork.com Twitter: @olr Mailbag: participate (at) orangeloungeradio dot com

CrossCast | Gaming Podcast
CrossCast | Ep119: Pikmin 4, Viewfinder & Insidious Loot Boxes

CrossCast | Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 76:26


After a bit of a summer break, we're back with a bumper-sized Pick Up and Play before flexing our considerable business acumen to devise the most predatory loot box ideas imaginable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecrossplayers/message

Gamereactor TV - English
GRTV News - UK games industry announces curated loot box guideline

Gamereactor TV - English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 6:23


Gamereactor TV - English
A new set of loot box guidelines have been written

Gamereactor TV - English

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 0:18


The Gaming Blender
Dungeon Mash - The Asymmetrical Loot Boxes!

The Gaming Blender

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 31:52


Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!This week takes us down the perilous rabbit hole of loot boxes but Scott thinks he can make it so they don't make us feel ill. But can we make them work with Dark Souls bonfires and Asymmetrical multiplayer? Well you're going to have to listen to find out! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games and challenges.We have begun to update our YouTube channel with video playthroughs and we hope to put more up there soon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZTPuScm5BTf8DdwvaCj0jQKeep blending!

Dregs of Craigs
S1E129 -DoC #129: Loot Box Coffins

Dregs of Craigs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 59:22


Dregs of Craigs fresh from the oven! Careful, it's still hot! On this week's episode we discuss Derek-in-the-box, Cyberpunk: 1876, The Perfect Death Noise, Casket Vending Machines! Also, Dustin's great and very successful misdirect! Find out more at https://dregs-of-craigs.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/dregs-of-craigs/548a6bc2-b818-4b1b-80cf-35d8f8763c9c This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games
040: I Don't Know How to Surf

The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 185:48 Very Popular


Let's reconvene and discuss Counter-Strike 2, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Facebook's VR price cut its future headsets, the Austrian court system, Cities Skyline 2, that “impossible” Killzone 2 trailer, and the art of dusting out your PC.

The Wild Project
The Wild Project #193 ft BaityBait | El FIFA y la ludopatía que crea, El SEO está matando internet

The Wild Project

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 226:26


BaityBait, uno de los youtubers del momento, especializado en marketing y videojuegos, visita a Jordi Wild para un podcast donde se hablará de las peores compañías de videojuegos del mundo, del peligro de las Loot Boxes, de la adicción a los videojuegos, de como el marketing nos manipula, del SEO y de como está rompiendo internet... y mucho más. ¡No te lo pierdas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk to the Internet
Everyone Hates Forspoken, Marvel's Avengers is Ending, Skate 4 Has Lootboxes - Inside Games Digest

Talk to the Internet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 7:58


Support Inside Games! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/insidegamesYT YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFHQlasvjQ0JMOHoKOz4c0g/join Written & Hosted by: Brian Gaar | https://www.twitch.tv/briangaar Edited by: David Moreno | http://twitter.com/davemv360 Sources -- [reddit, r/PS5] Thoughts on the Forspoken demo? - https://bit.ly/3WNnzMK [TheVerge] You might need a new PC to play Forspoken properly - https://bit.ly/3WTsOec [Metacritic] Forspoken - https://bit.ly/3Joa03E [Gamespot] Forspoken Review - https://bit.ly/3JotFAq [IGN] Forspoken Review - https://bit.ly/3Y6j6WF [Twitter, MrMattyPlays] https://bit.ly/3XItdkE [YouTube, Xbox] Developer_Direct, presented by Xbox & Bethesda - https://bit.ly/3WHDUCJ [GamesIndustry.biz] The Last of Us Part 1 sales jumped 238% after TV show launch | UK Boxed Charts - https://bit.ly/3WQzIk1 [Metacritic] The Last of Us - https://bit.ly/3WMGM1k [Rotten Tomatoes] The Last of Us - https://bit.ly/3RhKKhq [Avengers Blog] Final Update on the Future of Marvel's Avengers - https://bit.ly/3Y6tBte [Insider Gaming] EA Adds its Loot Box System Into The Latest Skate BETA - https://bit.ly/3Hhzc90 [Twitter, skate.] https://bit.ly/3Y7LBTJ Music — 7th Floor Tango – Silent Partner (No Copyright Music) Kula – Topher Mohr and Alex Elena (No Copyright Music) DC Love Go Go – Silent Partner (No Copyright Music)

Hair of the Dogcast
The Dogcast 127 - Football Video Games: A History

Hair of the Dogcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 114:25


Long before the age of the Loot Box, we had text adventure football games. Before we had the Minnesota Vikings, we had the Minnesota Samurai. The quest for realism in sports simulation has always existed, but sometimes we need robots and exploding footballs.   Join the Dogcast today as we prepare for the Super Bowl (or Puppy Bowl) as we discuss the History of Football Video Games! Hair of the Dogcast is a proud member of the Tokyo Beat Podcast Network! Contact Us: Twitter: @HOTDogcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hairofthedogcast  Instagram: hairofthedogcast To see how you can support us and access a bunch of cool, exclusive perks, visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/hairofthedogcast We appreciate your support! 

TechStuff
Tech News: Commanding Chatbots to Make Malware

TechStuff

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 29:45


Cybersecurity researchers discover that, with a little bullying, they could convince ChatGPT to make some nasty malware. Plus workers in Kenya suffered to make ChatGPT less toxic. Meta faces fines in the EU for WhatsApp. And Microsoft is gearing up for layoffs. Plus more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla Daily: Tesla News & Analysis
ADAS Competition, Semi, Berlin, Thailand, Loot Box, Kia on Price Cuts, Starlink (01.19.23)

Tesla Daily: Tesla News & Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 14:48


➤ Tesla gets a perfect score in advanced driver assistance system competition in China: https://youtu.be/TwABzDLo4rE ➤ PepsiCo shows off Tesla Semis ➤ Giga Berlin updates ➤ Tesla vehicles arrive in Thailand ➤ Tesla adds new Loot Box rewards ➤ Kia discusses recent Tesla price cuts ➤ Hertz announces EV project ➤ Starlink updates Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

layovers ✈︎ air travel and commercial aviation
122 FLR — Joyful Norse, Doha Changi Gardens, in-flight 5G, A380 returns, Avios loot boxes, limitless UK liquids, nacho cheese lounge

layovers ✈︎ air travel and commercial aviation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 126:18 Very Popular


Alex has a joyful experience to Oslo with Norse Atlantic Airways (he flies to Stockholm too, the Nordics know how to handle snow, whilst the UK clearly doesn't). Finland sees record traffic to meet Santa Claus, whilst Air Greenland celebrates a new 330neo. France says NO short haul flights, the EU says YES to mobile networks in flight, the UK says NO MORE to liquid security limits. Doha opens a massive new airport garden, says Singapore stole their idea. Can someone remember Florence Airport, or Pisa Airport, for us? (The Pisa lounge is miserable, no need to tell Paul). Is there a fast track trick at Heathrow transfers?  The revolution: a lounge with a nacho cheese dispenser!!Be excellent to each other.(We covered Oslo OSL in episode 032, and Stockholm ARN in episode 99)

Naruhodo
Naruhodo #359 - Recompensas pagas ou loot boxes em jogos online são perigosos?

Naruhodo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 50:58


Muitos jogos online oferecem os famosos "loot boxes", que são caixas de recompensas pagas, mas que trazem componentes de sorte.Também há os benefícios "pay to win", em que você compra vantagens e afins.Afinal, eles são perigosos?Confira o papo entre o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.> OUÇA (50min 38s)*Naruhodo! é o podcast pra quem tem fome de aprender. Ciência, senso comum, curiosidades, desafios e muito mais. Com o leigo curioso, Ken Fujioka, e o cientista PhD, Altay de Souza.Edição: Reginaldo Cursino.http://naruhodo.b9.com.br*PARCERIA: ALURAAprofunde-se de vez: garantimos conhecimento com profundidade e diversidade, para se tornar um profissional em T - incluindo programação, front-end, data science, devops, ux & design, mobile, inovação & gestão.Navegue sua carreira: são mais de 1300 cursos e novos lançamentos toda semana, além de atualizações e melhorias constantes.Conteúdo imersivo: faça parte de uma comunidade de apaixonados por tudo que é digital. Mergulhe na comunidade Alura.Aproveite o desconto para ouvintes Naruhodo no link:https://bit.ly/naruhodo_alura*REFERÊNCIASResistance to extinction as a function of percentage of reinforcement, number of training trials, and conditioned reinforcementhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5908814/The Janus-Faced Role of Gambling Flow in Addiction Issueshttps://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/cyber.2016.0453Variety of gambling activities from adolescence to age 30 and association with gambling problems: a 15-year longitudinal study of a general population samplehttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/add.13083?casa_token=kzfbg0tpFFsAAAAA:11YwPuYh2WHDHJAMTCYF7RUEeDIxk7RsLW4hvDSQoxj6feQ9ecRRhO5GRo_yKeFANFQpF4S7hh6otpPETemporal orientation and perceived control as determinants of risk-takinghttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0022103166900758Dark Flow, Depression and Multiline Slot Machine Playhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10899-017-9695-1The brave blue world: Facebook flow and Facebook Addiction Disorder (FAD)https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0201484Schedules of Reinforcementhttps://www.google.com.br/books/edition/Schedules_of_Reinforcement/xctyCQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0Internet gaming disorder: Feeling the flow of social gameshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352853218301032Altered neural correlates of reward and loss processing during simulated slot-machine fMRI in pathological gambling and cocaine dependence☆https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4266109/Gambling Severity Predicts Midbrain Response to Near-Miss Outcomeshttps://www.jneurosci.org/content/jneuro/30/18/6180.full.pdfVideo game loot boxes are linked to problem gambling: Results of a large-scale surveyhttps://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0206767Associations between loot box use, problematic gaming and gambling, and gambling-related cognitionshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306460318315077Dutch Gambling Authority vs Electronic Arts, and the future of loot boxeshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/dutch-gambling-authority-vs-electronic-arts-the-end-of-loot-boxes-as-legislative-black-boxesThe prevalence of loot boxes in mobile and desktop gameshttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/add.14973?casa_token=A030xGdCc7cAAAAA:WCmlQWOT9_uh89sOXpjqLcTcZcPcnRSWKzE6KQiMm6WMB3ztAHcfG6qI8CNRhHbH8VobDahrV2F3hxTWLoot box engagement and problem gambling among adolescent gamers: Findings from a national surveyhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306460319310007?casa_token=u9Ake6SttRUAAAAA:jAkQRxlALHm2odFtqAztw4XzbfI-984t8gS0VLIjPFFADksNJ6tCA1kBdL5HBbSv7LF4MRYTX7cDSM­5 Diagnostic Criteria: Gambling Disorderhttps://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/DSM-5-Diagnostic-Criteria-Gambling-Disorder.pdfThe changing face of desktop video game monetisation: An exploration of exposure to loot boxes, pay to win, and cosmetic microtransactions in the most-played Steam games of 2010-2019https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0232780Rare Loot Box Rewards Trigger Larger Arousal and Reward Responses, and Greater Urge to Open More Loot Boxeshttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10899-019-09913-5Problem gamblers spend less money when loot boxes are removed from a game: a before and after study of Heroes of the Stormhttps://peerj.com/articles/7700/Fortnite microtransaction spending was associated with peers' purchasing behaviors but not gaming disorder symptomshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306460319310585?casa_token=6nJDEoR5pS0AAAAA:Iknu6yqP4TrV9mz_FeNlIVgMb-v4HniS6m0D92hAJxaDBBswnG2tK6J-Nx_gJVWUDmHv1aWXQ6oNaruhodo #39 - A ignorância é uma benção?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIKhzU6VNy8&ab_channel=Cient%C3%ADstica%26PodcastNaruhodoNaruhodo #218 - Existe a tal "sorte de principiante"?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOWxol6g4kc&ab_channel=Cient%C3%ADstica%26PodcastNaruhodoNaruhodo #169 - Pessoas que publicam frases motivacionais são menos inteligentes?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0MXsp7KA4A&ab_channel=Cient%C3%ADstica%26PodcastNaruhodoNaruhodo #49 - O que causa o vício?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--Z_ylPXIWc&ab_channel=Cient%C3%ADstica%26PodcastNaruhodo*APOIE O NARUHODO PELA PLATAFORMA ORELO!Um aviso importantíssimo: o podcast Naruhodo agora está no Orelo: https://bit.ly/naruhodo-no-oreloE é por meio dessa plataforma de apoio aos criadores de conteúdo que você ajuda o Naruhodo a se manter no ar.Você escolhe um valor de contribuição mensal e tem acesso a conteúdos exclusivos, conteúdos antecipados e vantagens especiais.Além disso, você pode ter acesso ao nosso grupo fechado no Telegram, e conversar comigo, com o Altay e com outros apoiadores.E não é só isso: toda vez que você ouvir ou fizer download de um episódio pelo Orelo, vai também estar pingando uns trocadinhos para o nosso projeto.Então, baixe agora mesmo o app Orelo no endereço Orelo.CC ou na sua loja de aplicativos e ajude a fortalecer o conhecimento científico.https://bit.ly/naruhodo-no-orelo