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Wizards of the Coast has revealed its plans for the future of Dungeons & Dragons, and apparently the strategy is simple: fix D&D Beyond, return to Gen Con, outsource adventures to people who know what they are doing, cross over with World of Warcraft, and traumatize a convention hall full of children with a Dark Sun trailer featuring a freshly removed spine. Tyler attended the secret briefing and emerged with five pages of notes, several enormous announcements, and absolutely no idea what D&D Icons are. So prepare yourselves for new books, old settings, digital upgrades, live puppies, and enough upcoming content to make your wallet roll a death save. EnWorld: President of WotC Steps Down Forbidden Lands (affiliate link) Show Notes Wizards of the Coast has revealed its roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons through 2027, and Tyler is here to unload everything he learned during an embargoed presentation. We begin at Gen Con, which Wizards plans to turn into the recurring home for its annual D&D announcements. There will be a massive convention presence, live events, streams, adoptable puppies, and something called D&D Icons. Everyone involved seems extremely excited about Icons. Unfortunately, nobody appears capable of explaining what they actually are. D&D Beyond is also getting a substantial overhaul. Wizards plans to introduce tools for finding groups, allow local game stores to advertise events, and form an official partnership with StartPlaying. The mobile app is being redesigned, the character builder and rules engine are being rebuilt, and new DM tools, improved search, and campaign-creation features are somewhere on the horizon. Several details remain vague, partly because the presentation's prerecorded D&D Beyond video stopped working halfway through. Technology! On the video game side, Wizards appears to be pulling back from its plan to release a major game every year. Several projects have reportedly been canceled, but Warlock and Exodus remain in development. Warlock will feature a protagonist whose patron is Tasha, while Exodus is shaping up as a science-fiction RPG with strong Mass Effect energy and a tabletop tie-in that nobody on the podcast entirely understands. The tabletop schedule begins with Arcana Unleashed, a large rules expansion containing eight subclasses, ten backgrounds, twenty-nine feats, thirty-three spells, group patrons, magical factions, forty-seven magic items, and nineteen creature stat blocks. It will also introduce evolving magic items that can grow alongside the characters using them. Its companion campaign, Deadfall, is an espionage-focused adventure running from levels 11 through 20. The characters must save Thay by opposing Szass Tam, which means the situation has become so dire that saving Thay somehow qualifies as the good outcome. The Season of Champions brings a full Dungeons & Dragons crossover with World of Warcraft. The book is being led by longtime D&D designer and Warcraft fan James Wyatt and will include eleven species, six subclasses, iconic locations, recognizable characters, dungeons, monsters designed to provide a raid-like experience, a DM screen, and a map pack with a digital adventure. It will also come in three different editions, allowing Horde and Alliance fans to continue fighting the most important battle of all: which logo belongs on the front of the book. Then comes Dark Sun. Wizards is presenting Athas as the first mature D&D setting, complete with shrink-wrapped books, content warnings, extreme violence, and a trailer that apparently wastes no time separating people from their spinal columns. Dark Sun will receive separate setting and gameplay expansions, a limited-edition Player's Handbook, a new Scion class, a DM screen, maps, and some form of adventure support. The gameplay material alone is expected to approach five hundred pages, suggesting that Wizards is not returning to Athas quietly. Greyhawk will also return during the 2027 Season of Sword and Sorcery. Crown of the Witch Queen is a 160-page adventure featuring Tasha's daughter as its central antagonist, supported by a map pack and DM screen. The final 2027 season, the Season of Rebellion, was announced without details, leaving everyone to speculate angrily until Wizards decides to explain itself. Perhaps the largest long-term change is Wizards' plan for annual setting support produced in partnership with established third-party publishers. Ghostfire Gaming will work on Ravenloft, Visionary Products and Designs will handle Eberron, and Kobold Press will support the Forgotten Realms. Wizards is also developing something with the Hickmans, although details remain scarce. The approach could finally give neglected settings regular adventures and character options, but it also raises questions about outsourcing, quality control, digital-only releases, and whether D&D is about to recreate the overwhelming flood of material from the third-edition era. Despite those concerns, the group is cautiously optimistic. Wizards seems willing to experiment, work with proven creators, support more settings, focus on tabletop products, and admit that maybe trying to become a video game company was not the best use of everyone's time. It could produce an exciting new era for D&D, or it could become an exhausting avalanche of crossovers and subscription content. Either way, Ash will be waiting for the D&D and Family Guy campaign setting so they can finally say they warned us. Key Takeaways Gen Con is becoming D&D's annual announcement hub. Wizards intends to reveal future product roadmaps there instead of relying on scattered online presentations. D&D Beyond is being extensively rebuilt. Planned improvements include group-finding tools, local game-store listings, StartPlaying integration, a redesigned app, a new character builder, a new rules engine, better search, DM tools, and campaign creation. Arcana Unleashed is a major player-focused expansion. It includes subclasses, feats, spells, backgrounds, factions, patrons, dozens of magic items, and new rules for items that evolve with their owners. Deadfall finally supports high-level campaigning. The adventure runs from levels 11 through 20 and sends the party into an espionage conflict against Szass Tam in Thay. The World of Warcraft crossover is a full product line. It includes numerous playable species, subclasses, famous locations, raid-inspired encounters, accessories, digital content, and three different cover editions. Dark Sun is returning without being noticeably softened. Wizards is positioning it as a mature setting with separate lore and gameplay books, graphic content warnings, hundreds of pages of material, and promised adventure support. Greyhawk returns with Crown of the Witch Queen. The adventure will feature Tasha's daughter as the antagonist and lean into a colorful, operatic sword-and-sorcery style. Classic settings may receive annual support. Wizards is partnering with experienced publishers to produce new Ravenloft, Eberron, and Forgotten Realms material, with another Hickman-related project also in development. Third-party partnerships could solve D&D's setting problem. Instead of leaving worlds unsupported for years, specialized publishers can create material while Wizards focuses on core rules and major releases. The biggest risk is content overload. More books, digital releases, partnerships, settings, and crossovers could strengthen the game, but they could also recreate the crowded and difficult-to-navigate release schedule of earlier editions. The overall mood is cautiously optimistic. The announcements suggest that Wizards is taking creative risks, investing in tabletop content, and making decisions that could benefit both players and the wider TTRPG industry. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia https://ashelydm.com/ https://ashelydm.com/ Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Episode 107: Good Mill Hunting? In another of our new segments, Patch Notes, we take some of our favorite properties - games, movies, TV, and add a few "patches" to improve our tried and true favorites! Mass Effect and Ghost Recon particularly got some love... or hate? What favorites would you patch? In our Roll for Credits segment, we check out the 2020 video game action movie adaptation, Monster Hunter, starring Milla Jovovich. Connor's the Monster Hunter fan, so he had more to say. Sean was largely just, well, meh. And as always, geekery, video games, and chickens. Lots of chickens. Thanks for listening, and make sure to give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting service! Come watch a livestream of the podcast Fridays at 8:00 pm at https://www.twitch.tv/genepoolvarietyhour! Hope to see you soon, and thanks for listening! Find us anywhere! @genepoolvarietyhour on Threads @genepoolvarietyhour on Instagram @genepoolvarietyhour on Youtube @genepoolvarietyhour on Twitch
Wizards of the Coast has revealed its plans for the future of Dungeons & Dragons, and apparently the strategy is simple: fix D&D Beyond, return to Gen Con, outsource adventures to people who know what they are doing, cross over with World of Warcraft, and traumatize a convention hall full of children with a Dark Sun trailer featuring a freshly removed spine. Tyler attended the secret briefing and emerged with five pages of notes, several enormous announcements, and absolutely no idea what D&D Icons are. So prepare yourselves for new books, old settings, digital upgrades, live puppies, and enough upcoming content to make your wallet roll a death save. EnWorld: President of WotC Steps Down Forbidden Lands (affiliate link) Show Notes Wizards of the Coast has revealed its roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons through 2027, and Tyler is here to unload everything he learned during an embargoed presentation. We begin at Gen Con, which Wizards plans to turn into the recurring home for its annual D&D announcements. There will be a massive convention presence, live events, streams, adoptable puppies, and something called D&D Icons. Everyone involved seems extremely excited about Icons. Unfortunately, nobody appears capable of explaining what they actually are. D&D Beyond is also getting a substantial overhaul. Wizards plans to introduce tools for finding groups, allow local game stores to advertise events, and form an official partnership with StartPlaying. The mobile app is being redesigned, the character builder and rules engine are being rebuilt, and new DM tools, improved search, and campaign-creation features are somewhere on the horizon. Several details remain vague, partly because the presentation's prerecorded D&D Beyond video stopped working halfway through. Technology! On the video game side, Wizards appears to be pulling back from its plan to release a major game every year. Several projects have reportedly been canceled, but Warlock and Exodus remain in development. Warlock will feature a protagonist whose patron is Tasha, while Exodus is shaping up as a science-fiction RPG with strong Mass Effect energy and a tabletop tie-in that nobody on the podcast entirely understands. The tabletop schedule begins with Arcana Unleashed, a large rules expansion containing eight subclasses, ten backgrounds, twenty-nine feats, thirty-three spells, group patrons, magical factions, forty-seven magic items, and nineteen creature stat blocks. It will also introduce evolving magic items that can grow alongside the characters using them. Its companion campaign, Deadfall, is an espionage-focused adventure running from levels 11 through 20. The characters must save Thay by opposing Szass Tam, which means the situation has become so dire that saving Thay somehow qualifies as the good outcome. The Season of Champions brings a full Dungeons & Dragons crossover with World of Warcraft. The book is being led by longtime D&D designer and Warcraft fan James Wyatt and will include eleven species, six subclasses, iconic locations, recognizable characters, dungeons, monsters designed to provide a raid-like experience, a DM screen, and a map pack with a digital adventure. It will also come in three different editions, allowing Horde and Alliance fans to continue fighting the most important battle of all: which logo belongs on the front of the book. Then comes Dark Sun. Wizards is presenting Athas as the first mature D&D setting, complete with shrink-wrapped books, content warnings, extreme violence, and a trailer that apparently wastes no time separating people from their spinal columns. Dark Sun will receive separate setting and gameplay expansions, a limited-edition Player's Handbook, a new Scion class, a DM screen, maps, and some form of adventure support. The gameplay material alone is expected to approach five hundred pages, suggesting that Wizards is not returning to Athas quietly. Greyhawk will also return during the 2027 Season of Sword and Sorcery. Crown of the Witch Queen is a 160-page adventure featuring Tasha's daughter as its central antagonist, supported by a map pack and DM screen. The final 2027 season, the Season of Rebellion, was announced without details, leaving everyone to speculate angrily until Wizards decides to explain itself. Perhaps the largest long-term change is Wizards' plan for annual setting support produced in partnership with established third-party publishers. Ghostfire Gaming will work on Ravenloft, Visionary Products and Designs will handle Eberron, and Kobold Press will support the Forgotten Realms. Wizards is also developing something with the Hickmans, although details remain scarce. The approach could finally give neglected settings regular adventures and character options, but it also raises questions about outsourcing, quality control, digital-only releases, and whether D&D is about to recreate the overwhelming flood of material from the third-edition era. Despite those concerns, the group is cautiously optimistic. Wizards seems willing to experiment, work with proven creators, support more settings, focus on tabletop products, and admit that maybe trying to become a video game company was not the best use of everyone's time. It could produce an exciting new era for D&D, or it could become an exhausting avalanche of crossovers and subscription content. Either way, Ash will be waiting for the D&D and Family Guy campaign setting so they can finally say they warned us. Key Takeaways Gen Con is becoming D&D's annual announcement hub. Wizards intends to reveal future product roadmaps there instead of relying on scattered online presentations. D&D Beyond is being extensively rebuilt. Planned improvements include group-finding tools, local game-store listings, StartPlaying integration, a redesigned app, a new character builder, a new rules engine, better search, DM tools, and campaign creation. Arcana Unleashed is a major player-focused expansion. It includes subclasses, feats, spells, backgrounds, factions, patrons, dozens of magic items, and new rules for items that evolve with their owners. Deadfall finally supports high-level campaigning. The adventure runs from levels 11 through 20 and sends the party into an espionage conflict against Szass Tam in Thay. The World of Warcraft crossover is a full product line. It includes numerous playable species, subclasses, famous locations, raid-inspired encounters, accessories, digital content, and three different cover editions. Dark Sun is returning without being noticeably softened. Wizards is positioning it as a mature setting with separate lore and gameplay books, graphic content warnings, hundreds of pages of material, and promised adventure support. Greyhawk returns with Crown of the Witch Queen. The adventure will feature Tasha's daughter as the antagonist and lean into a colorful, operatic sword-and-sorcery style. Classic settings may receive annual support. Wizards is partnering with experienced publishers to produce new Ravenloft, Eberron, and Forgotten Realms material, with another Hickman-related project also in development. Third-party partnerships could solve D&D's setting problem. Instead of leaving worlds unsupported for years, specialized publishers can create material while Wizards focuses on core rules and major releases. The biggest risk is content overload. More books, digital releases, partnerships, settings, and crossovers could strengthen the game, but they could also recreate the crowded and difficult-to-navigate release schedule of earlier editions. The overall mood is cautiously optimistic. The announcements suggest that Wizards is taking creative risks, investing in tabletop content, and making decisions that could benefit both players and the wider TTRPG industry. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia https://ashelydm.com/ https://ashelydm.com/ Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
Pierce Brown is an American novelist whose work has made him one of the defining voices in modern science fiction. After a restless childhood that saw his family move repeatedly and left him passing through more than ten schools, he began writing in earnest just after high school. After years of rejection, he found his breakthrough with Red Rising, the first instalment in an epic saga that fused classical tragedy, Roman myth, and space opera into an international bestseller.Since then, the series has grown into a global phenomenon, winning a devoted readership for its high-stakes politics and fierce emotional intensity. Alongside his work as a novelist, he has embraced gaming culture—contributing to the Red Rising board game and speaking openly about his love of everything from StarCraft II to Mass Effect and Cyberpunk. Now, as the series is being reissued in special tenth-anniversary editions, a new generation of readers is discovering the world that made his name.LINKSPierce Brown – website & booksPierce Brown – official websiteRed Rising – the complete sagaRed Rising: Sons of Ares – prequel comic seriesPierce Brown – Instagram (@piercebrownofficial)Red Rising board gameRed Rising – Stonemaier Games (designed by Jamey Stegmaier)Pierce's Perfect ConsoleCommand & Conquer (1995) – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Red Alert – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Tiberian Sun – WikipediaShogun: Total War (2000) – WikipediaTotal War series – official siteBaldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn – WikipediaBlack & White (2001) – WikipediaThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – WikipediaBooks and other references mentionedPlato's Republic – WikipediaAntigone by Sophocles – WikipediaThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – WikipediaEnder's Game by Orson Scott Card – WikipediaThe First Law trilogy by Joe AbercrombieGattaca (1997 film) – WikipediaGustave Doré – illustrator, WikipediaSupport the showMy Perfect Console – episode archiveSupport My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PlayStation's self-inflicted physical games fiasco is nearing a month deep, and it seems fairly obvious at this point that nothing's going to change. The good news is that -- amongst all the chatter, arguing, and prognostication -- comes more info from the American market that indicates that Sony is pissing people off, yes, but also making a seemingly rational commercial decision from their perspective. Thus, we find ourselves in a continued bind: Through all of the screaming and insulting is salient data, should one be willing to look with sober eyes. We discuss. Plus: Marathon loses its game director, Bethesda vows to deliver a lot more Fallout, Rebel Wolves promises Mass Effect-like save migration for its nascent Blood of Dawnwalker series, NBA 2K27 skips PlayStation 4, Kratos gets recast in Amazon's God of War series, and more. We then wrap things up, as we always do, with listener inquiries from our audience. What are our expectations for Until Dawn 2? Did the elimination of crunch culture in some corners of the industry have unexpected downstream effects? Should Grand Theft Auto be held to account for the real-world violence it potentially inspires? Has Colin created a new mosquito bite-obliterating trend? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro17:43 - Del Walker has great insight21:03 - Marathon's PVE mode31:45 - Feel better, Brent32:32 - Moriarty X Jaffe summer camp44:43 - More sports talk please48:52 - Dexter can't dance53:24 - Mosquito's suck57:22 - Physical game sales on PS5 are struggling + June US sales data1:59:31 - Marathon's director quits2:17:10 - Bethesda confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters2:33:22 - Blood of the Dawnwalker will carry its saves over into future games2:38:06 - NBA 2K27's cover athletes revealed, skips PS42:42:34 - Jonathan Blow's new game confirmed for launch on PS52:45:37 - God of War's Amazon show is recasting Kratos after on-set injury2:49:45 - The first Call of Duty film is less than a year out2:52:18 - What We're Playing (Onimusha, Onimusha 2, Powerwash Simulator 2 Star Wars DLC, Marathon, Halo Campaign Evolved)3:08:38 - Can Until Dawn 2 live up to its predecessor?3:13:29 - Is the elimination of crunch the cause of ballooning budgets?3:19:34 - The phasing out of trilogies3:24:42 - Will retro hardware prices skyrocket?3:30:38 - Does GTA cause violence?3:40:51 - Should Sony fund smaller single player games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz exposes Spotify's heavy reliance on AI and bot systems for processing copyright claims and infringement reports. He highlights potential inaccuracies in automated detection tools that can result in wrongful takedowns or unresolved disputes for artists and rights holders. Analytic Dreamz urges Spotify to integrate more human workers into the copyright infringement review process to ensure fairer, more accurate decisions. The discussion covers the challenges of AI-driven content moderation on streaming platforms, impacts on independent creators, transparency issues, and the broader need for balanced human oversight in protecting intellectual property rights amid growing automation in the music industry. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join us for an incredible conversation with the legendary Jennifer Hale as she dives deep into her 40-year career, from Commander Shepard to Jean Grey and beyond! In this episode, Jeramy sits down with Jennifer to discuss her journey from singing in Alabama rock clubs at age fifteen to becoming a Guinness World Record holder. Jennifer opens up about her unique childhood, explaining how growing up without cartoons actually helped fuel her imagination through books and theater. We also get an inside look at her voiceover coaching platform, Skillshub.life, where she helps the next generation of talent find their voice through live interaction, affordable mentorship, and a focus on the business of the industry. Whether you know her as Naomi Hunter, Jean Grey, Bastila Shan, or the voice of Cinderella, Jennifer shares invaluable wisdom on the art of performance. She breaks down her philosophy on auditions, the importance of mindset, and why she views modern superhero stories as our current mythology. We also discuss her return to her first love, music, featuring her recent single "Sea Of Stars"! JenniferHale.com acting.skillshub.life Instagram: @jhalegram CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more deep-dive conversations with your favorite pop culture icons. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Thanks for watching! #voiceacting #jenniferhale #masseffect #xmen97 #voiceover #metalgearsolid
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KIs 2026 the year gamers finally push back? In this explosive episode, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the gaming industry's biggest shake-ups: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices while laying off 3,200 workers, and the newly revealed Steam Machine pricing. Plus, fresh looks at Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, and Marvel Rivals Season 9.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz covers Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy's “Dai Dai,” LE SSERAFIM, and Future, while breaking down Drake tying Adele for the ninth most weeks at #1 on the charts.Plus, the latest drama between Akademiks and Charlamagne.No filters. Straight talk on gaming, music, and culture. Tune in now.Episode 162 Topics:Music: Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy “Dai Dai”, LE SSERAFIM, Future, plus Drake tying Adele for the 9th most weeks at #1Industry News: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices + 3,200 layoffs, Steam Machine price officially revealedGaming Discussion: Is 2026 the year gamers finally take a stand against higher prices, no discs, and mass firings?New & Upcoming Games: Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, Marvel Rivals Season 9Drama: Akademiks vs Charlamagne Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KIs 2026 the year gamers finally push back? In this explosive episode, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the gaming industry's biggest shake-ups: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices while laying off 3,200 workers, and the newly revealed Steam Machine pricing. Plus, fresh looks at Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, and Marvel Rivals Season 9.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz covers Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy's “Dai Dai,” LE SSERAFIM, and Future, while breaking down Drake tying Adele for the ninth most weeks at #1 on the charts.Plus, the latest drama between Akademiks and Charlamagne.No filters. Straight talk on gaming, music, and culture. Tune in now.Episode 162 Topics:Music: Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy “Dai Dai”, LE SSERAFIM, Future, plus Drake tying Adele for the 9th most weeks at #1Industry News: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices + 3,200 layoffs, Steam Machine price officially revealedGaming Discussion: Is 2026 the year gamers finally take a stand against higher prices, no discs, and mass firings?New & Upcoming Games: Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, Marvel Rivals Season 9Drama: Akademiks vs Charlamagne Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Fredrik och Poki ger i vanliga fall ton kring forna års bästa spel - denna gång är det ett helt decennium som hamnar under luppen. Forna RETRO GOTY-topp 3:or förs in i vad som är den ultimata fajten! Vilka spel är 90-talets bästa - och vilket är 00-talets absolut bästa spel!Dags för Game of the Decade 00-talet!Upplägget är lite annorlunda; nedan hittar ni alla spel som är med i striden, vi ska först föra ner dessa till en topp 20, därefter topp 10 och slutligen kora vilka spel som hamnar var i topp 10-listan. En på pappret enkel uppgift, som verkligen fick oss att gnissla våra stackars tänder under tiden vi spelade in!Exempel på spel som tas upp:Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn,Batman: Arkham Asylum,BioShock,Civilization IV,Deus Ex,Diablo II,Dragon Age: Origins,Fallout 3,Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance,Half-Life 2,Lost Odyssey,Mass Effect,Max Payne,Neverwinter Nights,Portal,Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,Shadow of the Colossus,Silent Hill 2,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords,Super Mario Galaxy,Tales of Symphonia,Tales of Vesperia,The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind,The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages,The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap,The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker,The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II,Warcraft III: Reign of ChaosHäng med i snacket på Discord!Kom med i vår Discord här! - Nördliv på iTunes – Nördliv på Spotify
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We hope you enjoy this podcast brought to you by Nick Conner and Danny Motta! We hope to cover all your favorite anime as well as any current noteworthy news! New episodes will be releasing each week, hope to see you at the next one!0:00 - Danny Got A New Toy7:20 - Today's Plan!8:13 - Danny Is A Shark Tank Fiend15:35 - Brad Pitt Was A Shrimp? 17:29 - This Week's Schedule19:43 - Wrapping Up Wistoria!23:33 - Nick Learns Some Sonic Lore26:32 - Spoilers For Black Clover!28:02 - Back To Wistoria (Spoilers Done)29:57 - Code Lyoko Is Coming Back?!32:55 - Mass Effect 3 Made Danny Cry35:26 - Nick Finished Expidition 33 (Spoilers)42:05 - So Thats Our Wistoria Review43:35 - DMC Makes Nick Happy53:53 - The Boys Are Low On Daemons56:41 - Marriage Toxin Was Outrageously Fun1:03:26 - Ranking The First Season Of Witch Hat!1:07:15 - Are Manga Unadaptable Anymore? 1:08:44 - Ranking Animation Studios?1:13:23 - This Week's Game!1:24:56 - Danny Is Grinding Pokemon Champions1:27:54 - This Week's Best Boi1:38:05 - This Week's News!Danny Motta's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMottaNick aka Nchammer23's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@NCHammer23Otakus Anonymous Highlights Page:https://www.youtube.com/@OtakusAnonymousAbridgedBecome a Patreon and get access to the Discord and livestreams!https://patreon.com/user?u=103227750Buy OtakusAnonymous, NCHammer23, or Danny Motta merch: https://otakusanonymous.net/Edited with love by: Stanktheanimedude
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K Join Analytic Dreamz on THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT Episode 161: "THE NEW HIP-HOP BIG 3: DRAKE, AUBREY, AND THE KID FROM DEGRASSI."In this episode, Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the evolving Hip-Hop landscape, dissecting the New Big 3 conversation spotlighting Drake's dominance, his complex legacy as Aubrey, and cultural references tying back to his Degrassi roots. We break down the latest Drake vs UMG drama, including updates on the dismissed defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and its ongoing implications. Music Spotlight: We cover the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, Chris Brown developments, and Drake's continued influence in the industry.Gaming & Industry News: PlayStation's major $765M impairment loss from Bungie amid a 41.6% drop in operating income, GTA 6's official release date confirmation from Take-Two's earnings call, and PlayStation Plus price increases for new subscribers starting May 20. Plus, hands-on discussions of must-play titles: Lego Batman, Forza Horizon, Subnautica, 007 First Light, Subway Surfers, and the Yoshi book game.Analytic Dreamz delivers raw analysis, unfiltered takes, and the latest intersections of music, gaming, and pop culture. Tune in for insightful breakdowns that keep you ahead of the curve. Subscribe, rate, and share! New content drops daily. Main Topic: The New Hip-Hop Big 3 – Drake, Aubrey, and The Kid from DegrassiMusic Spotlight: Michael Jackson Movie updates, Chris Brown news, and Drake's current impactGaming Industry News:PlayStation records $765M impairment loss from Bungie + 41.6% drop in Q4 operating incomeGTA 6 official release date confirmed in Take-Two earnings callPlayStation Plus price increase for new subscribers starting May 20Games Discussed: Lego Batman, Forza Horizon, Subnautica, 007 First Light, Subway Surfers, Yoshi bookDrama Deep Dive: Drake vs UMG latest developmentsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KJoin Analytic Dreamz on THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT Episode 161: "THE NEW HIP-HOP BIG 3: DRAKE, AUBREY, AND THE KID FROM DEGRASSI."In this episode, Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the evolving Hip-Hop landscape, dissecting the New Big 3 conversation spotlighting Drake's dominance, his complex legacy as Aubrey, and cultural references tying back to his Degrassi roots. We break down the latest Drake vs UMG drama, including updates on the dismissed defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and its ongoing implications.Music Spotlight: We cover the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, Chris Brown developments, and Drake's continued influence in the industry.Gaming & Industry News: PlayStation's major $765M impairment loss from Bungie amid a 41.6% drop in operating income, GTA 6's official release date confirmation from Take-Two's earnings call, and PlayStation Plus price increases for new subscribers starting May 20.Plus, hands-on discussions of must-play titles: Lego Batman, Forza Horizon, Subnautica, 007 First Light, Subway Surfers, and the Yoshi book game.Analytic Dreamz delivers raw analysis, unfiltered takes, and the latest intersections of music, gaming, and pop culture. Tune in for insightful breakdowns that keep you ahead of the curve. Subscribe, rate, and share! New content drops daily.Main Topic: The New Hip-Hop Big 3 – Drake, Aubrey, and The Kid from DegrassiMusic Spotlight: Michael Jackson Movie updates, Chris Brown news, and Drake's current impactGaming Industry News:PlayStation records $765M impairment loss from Bungie + 41.6% drop in Q4 operating incomeGTA 6 official release date confirmed in Take-Two earnings callPlayStation Plus price increase for new subscribers starting May 20Games Discussed: Lego Batman, Forza Horizon, Subnautica, 007 First Light, Subway Surfers, Yoshi bookDrama Deep Dive: Drake vs UMG latest developmentsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KJoin Analytic Dreamz on THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT Episode 161: "THE NEW HIP-HOP BIG 3: DRAKE, AUBREY, AND THE KID FROM DEGRASSI."In this episode, Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the evolving Hip-Hop landscape, dissecting the New Big 3 conversation spotlighting Drake's dominance, his complex legacy as Aubrey, and cultural references tying back to his Degrassi roots. We break down the latest Drake vs UMG drama, including updates on the dismissed defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" and its ongoing implications.Music Spotlight: We cover the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, Chris Brown developments, and Drake's continued influence in the industry.Gaming & Industry News: PlayStation's major $765M impairment loss from Bungie amid a 41.6% drop in operating income, GTA 6's official release date confirmation from Take-Two's earnings call, and PlayStation Plus price increases for new subscribers starting May 20.Plus, hands-on discussions of must-play titles: Lego Batman, Forza Horizon, Subnautica, 007 First Light, Subway Surfers, and the Yoshi book game.Analytic Dreamz delivers raw analysis, unfiltered takes, and the latest intersections of music, gaming, and pop culture. Tune in for insightful breakdowns that keep you ahead of the curve. Subscribe, rate, and share! New content drops daily.Main Topic: The New Hip-Hop Big 3 – Drake, Aubrey, and The Kid from DegrassiMusic Spotlight: Michael Jackson Movie updates, Chris Brown news, and Drake's current impactGaming Industry News:PlayStation records $765M impairment loss from Bungie + 41.6% drop in Q4 operating incomeGTA 6 official release date confirmed in Take-Two earnings callPlayStation Plus price increase for new subscribers starting May 20Games Discussed: Lego Batman, Forza Horizon, Subnautica, 007 First Light, Subway Surfers, Yoshi bookDrama Deep Dive: Drake vs UMG latest developmentsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Peter and Eden run through a rapid-fire list of pop culture hot takes covering movies, TV, music, books, and games. The Star Wars watch order debate kicks things off (original trilogy only for Peter, release order for Eden), Eden defends Batman & Robin and F-Boy Island as unironically great, both agree the Beatles are played out, and they end on a shared appreciation for Alpha Centauri as the peak of the Civilization franchise.Show NotesWhat Eden's Been IntoK-pop roundup: LE SSERAFIM's new album, aespa's Lemonade LP, and ITZY's Motto EP (featuring solo tracks from each member)Reading: The web novel Long Awaited Feelings (1,900 pages about a woman who time-travels after her death) and rereading How Do We Relationship? (completed 14-volume yuri romance manga — "the best romance comic I've ever read")Games: Finished PowerWash Simulator (excited for the Star Wars DLC), played Loddlenaut (cute 5-hour pixel-art ocean cleanup game), and the Wuthering Waves x Cyberpunk: Edgerunners crossover eventWhat Peter's Been IntoDiablo 4: Finished the Vessel of Hatred campaign as a Warlock ("killing demons by summoning your own demons is a good time")Reading: 82% through Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam (BookTuber debut from Tor) — enjoying it but struggling with the prickly protagonistMusic: New Khemmis self-titled album (Denver doom metal), Cult of Luna's new single "In the Shadow of Your Shadow" (album out November), and The Ocean's "Light Pollution" from upcoming Solaris — allaying fears after the post-Holocene lineup changeHot Takes — MoviesStar Wars watch order: Peter says 4, 5, 6 + maybe Rogue One, skip everything else. Eden says release order (4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3, Rogue One) to preserve cultural/historical contextEden defends Batman & Robin: "It's the second best Batman movie. George Clooney's a bad Batman, he's got nipples on the Batsuit, he's got the Bat credit card — it's great."Eden declares Saving Private Ryan a bad movie to the horror of everyone at the comic book shopBest Pixar: Eden picks Ratatouille (doesn't like most Pixar). Peter picks The IncrediblesCorrect max runtime: 90 minutes (Eden) vs 120 minutes (Peter) — anything longer needs to earn itSequel that's better: Peter says Captain America: Winter Soldier > First Avenger. Eden says Tokyo Drift is the best Fast & Furious movieCitizen Kane: Eden concedes it's the rare masterpiece that actually earns its reputation — a bunch of first-time filmmakers who didn't know the rulesHot Takes — TVShows that stayed too long: The Simpsons (Peter). Nearly every comedy past season 3 (Eden)Best series finale: M*A*S*H's "Goodbye, Farewell and Amen" and Babylon 5 (Eden). Brooklyn 99 (Peter)Worst series finale: Battlestar Galactica (new) — "the most incomprehensible finale you'll ever watch" (Eden). Seinfeld (Peter)Reality TV worth defending: F-Boy Island — 24 guys, half are "nice guys" and half are fuckboys, the women pick, and the fuckboys can steal the $100k at the end. Nice guys get a villa; fuckboys get a literal prison camp on the beachAdult animation vs prestige drama: Eden says Bob's Burgers is the only good adult animation show right now. Prestige TV is in a nadir of expensive Game of Thrones clonesHot Takes — MusicNever need to hear again: The entire Beatles discography (both agree)Best decade by genre: 80s for rock/pop, 90s for alt, aughts for indie, right now for K-pop (Eden). 2010s for metal — the genre found its stride again after a grim 90s (Peter)Bands that should have stopped: Dream Theater after Awake (Eden). Opeth's last 15 years are all misses (Eden). Peter agrees on bothGreatest live album: Rush — Exit...Stage Left (Peter). The Bang on a Can recording of Terry Riley's In C (Eden — "the finest version I've ever seen")Albums > playlists: Both firmly team albums. Eden has a 16-hour "K-pop Brain Rot" playlist for shuffling, but that's the exceptionHot Takes — BooksAudiobooks = reading? Leans yes from both, but acknowledges the research is contradictory (small sample sizes, brain scan studies on both sides)E-readers vs physical: Peter goes digital 9 times out of 10 (lighter, portable, side-lit). Eden does physical for comics, e-books for prose (form factor matters less for text, but hates reading comics on a screen)Hot Takes — GamesFavorite game of all time: Mass Effect 2 (Peter — tighter gameplay than ME1, loyalty missions, assembling the crew). Doom (1993) (Eden — infinitely replayable with new WADs every day, nothing feels as fluid)Best console generation: Xbox 360 / PS3 era (both) — Halo 3 LAN parties, Gears of War couch co-op, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Fallout 3/NV, Viva Piñata, and yes, Sneak KingOpen world vs linear: Both prefer a tight 20-hour experience over a 100-hour open worldFranchise that peaked early: Age of Empires II (Peter — nothing since comes close). And Eden's shitpost answer of the day: Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is better than every Civilization game that came...
George Osborn is a journalist, strategist, and analyst whose work explores the increasingly fraught intersection of video games, business, and politics. He has worked as a reporter, consultant, and as Head of Campaigns and Communications at Ukie, the UK trade body for games, developing a rare vantage point on how the medium shapes, and is shaped by, power.He is also the founder of Half-Space Consulting and the editor of the Video Games Industry Memo newsletter, where he examines the forces driving the modern games business. In his new book, Power Play: Video Games, Politics, and the Battle for Global Influence, he argues that games have become far more than entertainment: they are now digital third places, contested spaces in which authoritarian regimes, populists, and extremists seek to wield influence.LINKS:George Osborn:The book: Power Play – buy via Bookshop.org UK (supports independent booksellers)Power Play – WaterstonesPower Play – Bookshop.org US The newsletter: Video Games Industry Memo – George's newsletter (free to subscribe)The Games: GoldenEye 007 (N64, 1997) The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64, 2000) Championship Manager 01/02 Mass Effect 2 BalatroAlso mentioned Bellingcat – investigative journalism outlet founded by Eliot Higgins Support My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week it's Mass Effect, Legend of Zelda, and other old games from our childhood. We continue to be a bad influence on Jon, and have him stay for the podcast again.Our Links:Ian WolffeSend us Fan Mail
That showcase weekend was absolutely massive! Between Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Showcase, and Sony's State of Play, there is a ton to be excited about.If I had to guess which games made your wishlist, I'd bet a few heavy-hitters definitely caught your eye. Here are a few that I think are absolute must-haves for anyone's list: Gears of War: E-Day: Launching on October 6, 2026, this prequel looks dark, gritty, and exactly what fans of the franchise have been begging for. Fable: Playground Games' revival of Albion is easily one of the most anticipated titles out there. With its perfect blend of stunning next-gen visuals, fairy-tale charm, and that classic, self-aware British humor, it has "day-one wishlist" written all over it.Crazy Taxi: World Tour: SEGA's official reveal during the Xbox Showcase was incredible. Bringing back original driver Axel, five massive global city routes, and The Offspring on the soundtrack for a 2027 open-world, multiplayer arcade experience? It's absolute chaotic nostalgia.Exodus: Archetype Entertainment's massive 20-minute gameplay drop proves this sci-fi RPG is carrying the Mass Effect baton beautifully. The time-dilation mechanics and tactical space combat make its early 2027 release a mandatory wishlist spot.Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis: Even with the State of Play announcement delaying it to February 12, 2027, seeing the original 1996 adventure rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5 looks spectacular. Fighting the T-Rex on a cinematic scale is going to be wild.How close did I get? Did any of these hit your list, or did some under-the-radar indies steal the spotlight for you?timestamps00:00:00 channelintro00:00:08 start ofthe pod00:01:26 TombRaider: Legacy of Atlantis00:06:02 Until Dawn200:11:00 God of WarLaufey 00:24:00 the lostworld00:26:07 Phantomblade zero / lords of the fallen 200:34:55 Controlresonant00:38:08 the endlesswar00:43:03 I'mfighting demons00:46:01 Gears ofwar e-day00:57:57 Fable01:03:12 Halo:campaign evolved01:12:44 Call ofDuty: Modern Warfare 4 01:14:51 Crazy taxi: world tour01:17:30 State ofdecay 301:21:57 Metro 203901:25:07 Senua01:26:48 Resonance:a plague tale legacy 01:29:03magicians: the devil's deal / clockworkrevolution 01:30:50 Exodus
Jules, Michi und Gottimperator Maurice nehmen das packende Gameplay des kommenden Sci-Fi-Epos' Exodus unter die Lupe. Neben dem ambitionierten Rollenspiel der Bioware-Veteranen werfen sie außerdem einen Blick auf den neuen DLC zu The Alters sowie die spannenden Konzept-Titel Cordura und The Lift. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K Join analytic dreamz in this Notorious Mass Effect Segment as he celebrates a major milestone — 20 million total downloads on Red Circle for his audio-only platform. In this special update, analytic dreamz reflects on the journey to 20 million downloads and shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into the growth of Notorious Mass Effect. He also delivers fresh updates on his recent Florida vlog, the highly anticipated Houston DreamCon vlog, upcoming content plans, and more. This Segment highlights the dedication, consistency, and community support that helped push the platform to this impressive achievement. Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the show, this episode offers motivation, transparency, and a look ahead at what's next for analytic dreamz and Notorious Mass Effect.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Fable has reportedly been delayed into 2027, Modern Warfare 4 has been officially revealed, and Valve has dramatically increased Steam Deck OLED pricing. On this week's episode of The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Freight Conductor break down what Fable's delay means for Xbox's release strategy, whether Steam Deck remains a compelling value proposition at nearly $1,000, and why Call of Duty's return to Nintendo platforms could be one of Microsoft's biggest long-term wins following the Activision acquisition. The team also discusses Play Anywhere, the future of gaming hardware, Xbox's upcoming Showcase, Summer Game Fest expectations, 007 First Light, Mina the Hollower, Fallout rumors, Star Wars hopes, Gears of War, Halo, and much more. Topics Include: • Fable delayed to 2027 • Modern Warfare 4 revealed • Call of Duty returns to Nintendo • Steam Deck OLED price increases • Xbox Ally X and handheld gaming • Xbox Showcase predictions • Summer Game Fest expectations • Play Anywhere and next-generation hardware • 007 First Light impressions • Mina the Hollower discussion • Fallout and Mass Effect hopes • Halo, Gears of War, and Forza Horizon 6 The Expansion Pass is a weekly gaming podcast covering Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, handheld gaming, and the industry trends shaping the future of gaming. Clear takes. No console-war noise. iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
Chris Avellone, the legendary writer and game designer, talks to Raphael Colantonio and Peter Salnikov on his approach to storytelling and narrative design in games and much more in this thoughtful, very open and sometimes funny episode. Hire, pay, and stay compliant with your team in 100+ countries, in one place: https://mellow.io/demo?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=influence&utm_campaign=general&utm_content=thotd Find financial support at IndieGo Fund: https://indie-go.ru/fund - Who is Chris Avellone, and how his experience at the D&D table affected his future career; - How ‘Typhon' became ‘Prey' - and how the story of that game came to be at all; - The damage devs take from using forced IPs: cases of Dark Messiah of Might & Magic, System Shock 2; - Choices in RPGs and the depth they provide; the cases Mass Effect & Fallout: New Vegas' Legion; - Why is Pathfinder: Kingmaker more Fallout than Baldur's Gate? - Restraints as values: how limitations might lead a game out of the darkness; - Leaks, scores, bad PR, press relations and other mutual pains of game developers & media.
Look, either you know what this is or you won't believe us. In 2017, Steven Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon made a murder mystery show that was an app on your phone. You used your phone to decide which scenes to watch next to find out who killed Sharon Stone. This is real. Then they re-edited it as a miniseries for HBO, and now you can't watch the app version literally anywhere. The whole thing is nuts, and thank G-d we have our friend Comrade Yui to help us navigate through it (app joke). Join us for a typically wide-ranging conversation about interactivity, the artist as fascist (complimentary?), video game theory, and biodigital jazz, man. Hey more like Steven Flappybird! Because he deleted the app! Well, someone did. Further Reading: Extra Lives by Tom Bissell Cain's Jawbone by Torquemada "Interactive Cinema: The Ambiguous Ethics of Media Participation" by Marina Hassapoulou - https://filmquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hassapopoulou_Interactive_Introduction-1.pdf "Mosaic: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Review of Steven Soderbergh's Mystery" by Matt Brennan - https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/mosaic/mosaic-hbo-steven-soderbergh-review Further Viewing/Playing: MOSAIC trailer/app demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km_u51OE3VA KINOAUTOMAT (Činčera, 1967) OUT 1 (Rivette, 1971) ZORK (Anderson, Blank, Daniels, and Lebling, 1977) DRAGON'S LAIR (Bluth, 1983) CLUE (Lynn, 1985) MASS EFFECT 2 (Hudson, 2010) BLACK MIRROR: BANDERSNATCH (Slade, 2018) Follow Comrade Yui: https://x.com/yui_antinomy https://www.patreon.com/c/comrade_yui/ https://letterboxd.com/comrade_yui/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://bsky.app/profile/podcastyforme.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
This week, Alex is joined by Marvel Snap creator and Marvel Yap co-host: Tuccrr! The duo kicks things off with a deep dive into the latest card releases. They discuss why the highly anticipated Punisher War Machine is currently falling flat in the meta, and debate whether the massive 4/12 stats on Akari are worth the awkward deck-building restrictions. Plus, they break down Muse, exploring how this new 3-Cost Ongoing card could revitalize mid-range Destroy decks featuring Weapon X and Dormammu.Next, Alex and Tucker play game designer and build their ultimate wishlist of Cards We Want Un-Nerfed. They debate the chaotic implications of reverting Marvel Snap's most infamous cards back to their original, overpowered states, including 3/5 Loki, 2-Cost Zabu, Original Ms. Marvel, 2-Cost Elsa Bloodstone, and the 2/4 Agent Venom.Finally, the hosts pitch some desperate reworks for the game's worst cards. Could Major Victory be redesigned as a High Evolutionary for the Guardians of the Galaxy? Does Mantis need to disable Objective cards? And why does Negasonic Teenage Warhead look exactly like Jack from Mass Effect?Join Alex Coccia and special guest Tuccrr as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!
In today's Daily Fix:Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic could still be years away from release, but that hasn't stopped the internet from speculating how long the game will be. Director Casey Hudson is aware that many gamers don't want a 300-hour experience, and hinted that it will be in line with his work on the Mass Effect games. He also said that he typically doesn't work on games for more than 4 years, if that's any indication of when we'll see more of FOTOR. In other news, the recent Silent Hill games may be a turning point for the franchise, with both the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f selling well. On the flipside, Sony's Saros isn't quite matching spiritual predecessor Returnal's sales, although the two games released under different circumstances. And finally, Xbox fans have a new way to show off their Gamerscore.Head's up that we're giving away 30 tickets a day for IGN Live 2026. Go to ign.com/live and use code IGN30PROMO.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KAnalytic Dreamz breaks down one of the biggest questions in gaming right now: Is Capcom truly dominating 2026? From record-breaking releases to industry-shifting moves, this episode examines why Capcom stands out as the potential MVP of the year.In this packed episode, Analytic Dreamz delivers the latest gaming updates including PRAGMATA, the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remaster (resynced), WINDROSE, MOUSE PI, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and even Candy Crush developments. We also cover major industry news like the Xbox Game Pass price decrease and the removal of Call of Duty perks.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz discusses new tracks and moments from Noah Kahan, Usher & Chris Brown, Ella Langley, Coachella highlights, Michael Movie, and Drake. Plus, a look at the Music Industry with Sony's latest DRM controversy.Drama segment dives into FaZe vs Core and updates on d4vd.Tune in for unfiltered gaming analysis, music talk, and industry breakdowns you won't find anywhere else. New episodes of The Notorious Mass Effect drop weekly — hosted by Analytic Dreamz.Subscribe, rate, and follow so you never miss an episode. Turn on notifications and join the conversation in the comments.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KAnalytic Dreamz breaks down one of the biggest questions in gaming right now: Is Capcom truly dominating 2026? From record-breaking releases to industry-shifting moves, this episode examines why Capcom stands out as the potential MVP of the year.In this packed episode, Analytic Dreamz delivers the latest gaming updates including PRAGMATA, the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remaster (resynced), WINDROSE, MOUSE PI, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and even Candy Crush developments. We also cover major industry news like the Xbox Game Pass price decrease and the removal of Call of Duty perks.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz discusses new tracks and moments from Noah Kahan, Usher & Chris Brown, Ella Langley, Coachella highlights, Michael Movie, and Drake. Plus, a look at the Music Industry with Sony's latest DRM controversy.Drama segment dives into FaZe vs Core and updates on d4vd.Tune in for unfiltered gaming analysis, music talk, and industry breakdowns you won't find anywhere else. New episodes of The Notorious Mass Effect drop weekly — hosted by Analytic Dreamz.Subscribe, rate, and follow so you never miss an episode. Turn on notifications and join the conversation in the comments.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
All the fun and insight of GameFace in 1/3 of the time! Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Mass Effect-like The Expanse, the new Steam controller, a pick-your-own-games Game Pass plan, Nintendo is sued over Trump's tariffs, Tomodachi Life, Vampire Crawlers, and much more!
In this episode, the team shares behind-the-scenes insights from the development of the first draft of the Icarus game—free to try on itch.io—and teases the debut comic and upcoming novel. We discuss the creative process behind complex characters, the art style inspired by manga, and the innovative ways this project bridges storytelling mediums. We also briefly discuss some of the inspirations for the comic, the results of our second battle of the genres, and...Higgins picks his nose! It was a short read with a lot of progress and potential, and some extra bits and pieces. Listen in, sit back, and grab a drink - we're going in! Book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/icarus-michael-lopez/1147033536 Drink of the night - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/ Remember, subscribers (and voters for any of the active battles) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more. As always, Cheers! Until next time. #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #comics #artist #writing #reviews #comicreviews #comicreview #booklover #bookreview #booktok #books #artwork #art #podcastlife #drunkreaction #readingcommunity #funny #indieauthors #bookrecommendations #actioon #adventure #drinks
It's time for a new TWIG Fan Service Interview! This time, Alex "The Producer'" sits down to talk with Carl-Edwin Michel the Creator & Executive Producer of The Canadian Game Awards!Celebrating its 6th year, The Canadian Game Awards are a celebration of Canada's growing gaming industry—one of the largest in the world. Designed "by the industry, for the industry," the CGA strives to engage the public and fans in celebrating this thriving sector.Be sure to check out the website: https://canadiangameawards.ca/enCast your vote for the ESAC FAN CHOICE AWARD: https://theesa.ca/esac-fan-choice-award/Grab tickets If you would like to attend in-person: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-game-awards-2026-gaming-esports-gala-toronto-tickets-1986268757322Check out the previous years VOD: https://www.youtube.com/@cgameawardsAnd make sure you follow on TWITCH to watch the show live on May 21st: https://www.twitch.tv/cgameawardsShow Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqWebsite: https://www.thisweekingeek.netApril 30, 2026
A special Wednesday edition of GameFace tackles Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Mass Effect-like The Expanse, the new Steam controller, a pick-your-own-games Game Pass plan, Nintendo is sued over Trump's tariffs, Tomodachi Life, Vampire Crawlers, and much more!
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This episode, the trio dive into the upcoming Assassin's Creed Resync remake, their thoughts on Mass Effect series, and the recent changes to Xbox Game Pass. 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/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycast Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-songMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI#gamepass #blackflag #xbox
The first 60 Days of Asha Sharma's tenure has been MORE than eventful! News of an Xbox Game Pass price drop and removal of Day One Call Of Duty from the service has reverberated throughout the games industry. What does this unprecedented price drop mean for Game Pass, future tier integrations, and COD moving forward? Cog enlists the unique perspective of Ebontis to break down all these ramifications. Beyond that, a fun Asha Sharma vs Shawn Layden interaction "debate", bold statements from Jason Ronald on Project Helix, and a huge week of Xbox news! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEFININGDUKE and use code DEFININGDUKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Go to PrizePicks.com/DoItLiveSweepstakes or check out PrizePicks social pages for more info. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:05:18 - Health Is Wealth0:15:56 - warmups0:21:38 - Jason Ronald shuts down 3rd-party Helix console rumors0:30:37 - Starfield's PS5 numbers are in0:42:54 - Asha Sharma wants to chat with Shawn Layden0:58:19 - Does Major Nelson want to go back to Xbox?1:03:23 - Shuhei Yoshida reveals that Jim Ryan fired him1:16:15 - Metro 2039 revealed1:20:19 - Mass Effect showrunner denies rewrite reports1:29:38 - Pragmata sells 1 million copies in 2 days1:34:22 - Gears Of War movie update1:39:05 - Former Halo executive and Xbox Film/TV lead has left Microsoft1:42:38 - Elden Ring movie gets release window and casting details1:45:55 - Xbox Unveils Forza Horizon 6 Controller And Headset1:49:39 - What We're Playing2:46:40 - Xbox drops Game Pass price and Day 1 Call Of Duty from the service3:19:41 - Halo Studios reportedly abandons battle royale? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pinball: We have no news so instead we talk about whether JJP or Stern will get their next game out first and what, if anything, might be "bigger" than Pokémon. Video Games: We talk about Zen Pinball updates, Resident Evil Requiem, reduced Game Pass prices, Black Flag Resynced, more Ecco dolphin gaming, Nintendo and their Splatoon single-player experience, an update regarding the Mass Effect show, and some additional gaming news. 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
Nossos curadores, após perceberem que seus jalecos agora têm normal mapping, partem para encerrar a primeira década dos anos 2000 com uma curadoria de jogos de uma era de grandes transformações: controles de movimento, multiplayer online nos consoles, indies em ascenção e mundos verdadeiramente abertos. 00:07:10 - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 00:16:01 - Okami 00:28:31 - God Hand 00:39:50 - Wii Sports 00:49:46 - Bioshock 01:03:42 - Portal 01:12:48 - Super Mario Galaxy 01:21:31 - Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 01:31:00 - Mass Effect 01:43:21 - Street Fighter IV 01:54:39 - Braid 02:08:28 - Mirror's Edge 02:18:45 - Demon's Souls 02:37:23 - Minecraft 02:46:53 - Farmville 03:02:31 - Batman: Arkham Asylum 03:17:46 - Uncharted 2 03:32:14 - NieR 03:42:02 - Amnesia: The Dark Descent 03:51:45 - Vanquish Contribua | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch | Contato
Perfect Dark talk starts at 45:00.Eric and Michael discuss the first half of Perfect Dark, the Rare N64 Classic that lives between the shadow of two monumental games of the FPS genre: Goldeneye and Halo. Does Perfect Dark earn its place as the 7th highest rated game on Metacritic, or is it the victim of a rapidly changing genre?We also talk about selling Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to buy better games, if Exodus or The Expanse has the juice to be the next Mass Effect, and......Hello Kitty Island Adventure?Next Episode: We finish Perfect DarkFollow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for updates, and catch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more listeners discover the show.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro4:00 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond15:25 - Hello Kitty Island Adventure18:10 - The Witcher 327:10 - Metro 203932:23 - Exodus and The Expanse45:00 - Perfect DarkMusic:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-AFree Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/JungleMoodMetro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/metro
This week we talk about Xbox's push to change the conversation about the brand, The Expanse Osiris Reborn's demo, random Mass Effect news and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel
This week on JK! Games!, we're breaking down why sci-fi games feel different — from Mass Effect to retro sci-fi games you've probably never heard of.We look at sci-fi games through the lens of our own experiences — where it started, when it clicked, and what we want next. From early memories to games like Mass Effect that completely changed how we see storytelling, we dive into why sci-fi continues to be one of the most exciting genres in gaming.If you've ever played a game that made you stop and think “this is what games can be”… this episode is for you.Timecodes00:00 – Start02:10 – Housekeeping11:10 – Easy Mode: What We've Been Playing17:39 – Josh played Myth Match23:50 – Normal Mode: Mass Effect TV News40:20 – Expert Mode: Sci-Fi Games (Past / Present / Future)Support the showJK! Games! is a weekly gaming podcast where we bring you the news and reviews we actually care about.Our recurring play-along series — One More Game — is our version of a video game book club. We choose one title, set checkpoints, and break it down over multiple episodes.You can:• Play at your own pace• Stay spoiler-light• Or dive deep with usWhether you're Easy Mode or Expert, you belong in the conversation.Join our Discord to play along and share your theories each week.Want to show us some love? Click Me!DiscordTwitch YoutubeInstaBsky
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KJoin Analytic Dreamz on THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT as we dive deep into one of the hottest debates in music: Is BTS truly the biggest music group of all time? We break down their record-shattering sales, global dominance, and cultural impact while comparing them to heavyweights like Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, and Drake. From chart-topping runs to their devoted ARMY fandom, this discussion covers everything you need to know about BTS's place in music history.In Industry News, Analytic Dreamz covers Jay-Z and The Roots headlining Roots Picnic 2026, Cardi B's new hair care brand Grow Good along with her tour updates, the latest wave of gaming industry layoffs in 2026, and the ongoing battles in Disney vs AI developments.The Gaming segment explores fresh titles and updates including the cozy new Pokémon life-sim Pokémon Pokopia, the ambitious open-world action-adventure Crimson Desert, mobile battle royale favorite Free Fire, and the highly anticipated sequel Slay the Spire 2.Finally, don't miss the Drama roundup: the heated exchange between Justin Bieber and Usher, the escalating tension in Pooh Shiesty vs Gucci Mane, and the beef involving Lil Tjay and Offset.Hosted by Analytic Dreamz.New episodes drop regularly — subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss a segment.Music Topics:BTS: The Biggest Music Group of All Time?Harry StylesJack HarlowDrakeGaming:Pokémon PokopiaCrimson DesertFree Fire Mobile GameSlay the Spire 2Drama:Justin Bieber vs UsherPooh Shiesty vs Gucci ManeLil Tjay vs OffsetPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KJoin Analytic Dreamz on THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT as we dive deep into one of the hottest debates in music: Is BTS truly the biggest music group of all time? We break down their record-shattering sales, global dominance, and cultural impact while comparing them to heavyweights like Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, and Drake. From chart-topping runs to their devoted ARMY fandom, this discussion covers everything you need to know about BTS's place in music history.In Industry News, Analytic Dreamz covers Jay-Z and The Roots headlining Roots Picnic 2026, Cardi B's new hair care brand Grow Good along with her tour updates, the latest wave of gaming industry layoffs in 2026, and the ongoing battles in Disney vs AI developments.The Gaming segment explores fresh titles and updates including the cozy new Pokémon life-sim Pokémon Pokopia, the ambitious open-world action-adventure Crimson Desert, mobile battle royale favorite Free Fire, and the highly anticipated sequel Slay the Spire 2.Finally, don't miss the Drama roundup: the heated exchange between Justin Bieber and Usher, the escalating tension in Pooh Shiesty vs Gucci Mane, and the beef involving Lil Tjay and Offset.Hosted by Analytic Dreamz.New episodes drop regularly — subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss a segment. Music Topics:BTS: The Biggest Music Group of All Time?Harry StylesJack HarlowDrakeGaming:Pokémon PokopiaCrimson DesertFree Fire Mobile GameSlay the Spire 2Drama:Justin Bieber vs UsherPooh Shiesty vs Gucci ManeLil Tjay vs OffsetPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Remember the 2020 trailer for State Of Decay 3? Turns out, that trailer was greenlit when the game was just a Microsoft Word document. Indeed, the team was barely above a handful of people and yet it got a full on trailer! That's only the start of today's story which leads us into the start of a private alpha playtest for the game. Indeed, it appears that this game truly began its work sometime in 2023 at best. The Dukes have thoughts, but much of it leans into the 'glass half full mentality' thanks to an interview by Sunny Games. In this, we learn about State Of Decay 3's direction for its co-op mode, combat, base building, choice and consequence, and plenty more. Beyond that, it was a busy week for Xbox as we finally are seeing movement on the achievements from. Naturally, there's also Halo drama to get into because when isn't that a thing? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:20:31 - Game Pass refunds are dead?0:21:41 - Xbox theme parks0:25:12 - Halo Campaign Evolved release date leaks0:41:20 - Xbox is finally updating achievements0:56:29 - Mass Effect show being made for non-gamers1:12:36 - Xbox continues to tinker with back compat1:17:12 - Steam Deck 2 release date news1:23:44 - What We're Playing2:19:49 - State Of Decay 3 has a pulse2:55:35 - Halo Studios has more drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's Mean Age Daydream, Brian reacts to Trump's promises to destroy the entire civilization of Iran. Also: Trump may have saved the NCAA, on the bright side, while Amazon TV is killing its "Mass Effect" game show with woke writing before it even airs. Come see me, Lou Perez, Josh Denny and Scott Adams standup LIVE in LA! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lou-perez-live-in-los-angeles-tickets-1986570202954 Buy my new card game: WOKE WORD WARS - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF8Y16S
The Gaming illuminaughty podcast discuss the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Super Meat Boy 3D, The Last Of Us Factions cancellation, the Mass Effect tv show, Mortal Shell 2 and more
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KAnalytic Dreamz makes his first ever debut as a VTuber on IRAM in this Notorious Mass Effect Segment. In this episode, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the top music albums and songs dominating the charts right now while delivering in-depth analysis on the hottest games across Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo, and mobile platforms. From rising tracks and breakthrough albums to the biggest titles and trends on every major gaming system, Analytic Dreamz covers the most relevant music and gaming culture with sharp insight and fresh perspective. Tune in as Analytic Dreamz launches his VTuber journey while keeping you updated on what's truly moving the needle in music and gaming today. Follow Analytic Dreamz on IRIAM via Linktree in bio.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KAnalytic Dreamz makes his first ever debut as a VTuber on IRAM in this Notorious Mass Effect Segment. In this episode, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the top music albums and songs dominating the charts right now while delivering in-depth analysis on the hottest games across Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo, and mobile platforms. From rising tracks and breakthrough albums to the biggest titles and trends on every major gaming system, Analytic Dreamz covers the most relevant music and gaming culture with sharp insight and fresh perspective. Tune in as Analytic Dreamz launches his VTuber journey while keeping you updated on what's truly moving the needle in music and gaming today. Follow Analytic Dreamz on IRIAM via Linktree in bio.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy