Podcast appearances and mentions of mike futter

Want to win some MSI Swag along with an MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi Motherboard? Here's how: Take a picture of your custom build using an MSI component, and include a handwritten note with your discord username along with “DLC Podcast” in the picture. Then, join the MSI Discord (https://discord.gg/msi) and submit your entry in the #podcast-channel. This week, Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Futter from the Virtual Economy podcast back to the show to discuss the state of the industry based on Circana's April sales report, Fortnite making its triumphant return to iOS, USB mice support for Switch 2, and more! The Playlist: Mike: Blue Prince, Power Rangers: Rita Rewind, TMNT: Tactical Takedown, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Christian: Blades of Fire demo, Star Wars Outlaws - A Pirate's Fortune DLC  Jeff: Demos: Cast n Chill, Artis Impact, Jump the Track, Oscuro Blossom's Glow, Rue Valley, Future Vibe Check Tabletop Time: Mike: Token Terrors Battlegrounds, Re;Act, Apropos of Movies, Overpower CCG Jeff: Dragonkeepers Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Futter from the Virtual Economy podcast back to the show this week to discuss the strange case of Overwatch 2 becoming Steam's worst reviewed game, Rockstar acquiring the developers behind unofficial RP servers for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, THQ's jam-packed showcase, and more! The Playlist: Destiny 2, Diablo 4, Forza Horizon 5 seasonal content, Quake II, Baldur's Gate 3, Tales and Tactics Tabletop Time: Betrayal at Baldur's Gate, Taco vs Burrito, Can't Stop Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Lana Bachynski are joned by Mike Futter from Virtual Economy Podcast to alk about Blizzard and Netease canceling the WoW Mobile game, the creator of Stardew Valley teasing his next project, Tencent buying more Ubisoft, and more! The Playlist: TMNT Shredder's Revenge, Live a Live, The Gardens Between, Monster Hunter: Rise, Multiversus Tabletop Time: Netrunner, Return to Dark Tower, Horrified American Monsters, Camp Grizzly, Campy Creatures Parting Gifts!

This month on MegaDads Checkpoint Evan is joined by Tony aka Hypecaster and gaming financial wizard Michael Futter to discuss the Microsoft/Activision merger as well as other important topics like Rubbery Men, horse armor and pocket sand. End music credit - Chiptune Planet

Link to article: https://bit.ly/3dQqnEPIn a bizarre new development, Take-Two has forced the makers of It Takes Two to abandon the trademark for the game's name, lest people confuse the publisher of Grand Theft Auto with a platform puzzler about a crumbling marriage.As reported by Eurogamer, Take-Two hit indie studio Hazelight with a trademark claim shortly after the game was released in March. A legal dance ensued, but in the meantime the studio, headed by outspoken game designer Josef Fares, was forced to abandoned the trademark for the It Takes Two name.A spokesperson for Hazelight told Eurogamer that it “cannot comment on ongoing disputes,” but is “hopeful it will be resolved.” It's unclear how this will affect the game and studio at this point, but according to industry analyst Mike Futter, It Takes Two won't be forced to be renamed—instead Hazelight and EA just can't legally protect the name, and thus be able to claim against Take-Two at some point in the future. They could decide to change the name themselves to evade this, but it's unclear how much this would gain them.Support the show (https://bit.ly/2XdAlJC)

This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Mike Futter, author of the GameDev Business Handbook and co-host of the Virtual Economy podcast, about the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. What does it mean for the app economy? And is Apple actually a monopoly in the app world? Also, they chat about Intel's new 11th-gen H-series processors, NVIDIA's RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti on notebooks, and HTC Vive's Pro 2 and Focus 3 VR headsets. Why are Epic and Apple fighting? – 1:21 YouTube chat Q&A about Epic v. Apple – 30:27 Intel's H series chips are finally here – 36:04 NVIDIA RTX 3050/Ti are officially confirmed – 38:22 HTC Vive Pro 2 and Focus 3 announcement (they're expensive) – 40:08 Biden admin taps Uber and Lyft to drive people to vaccine sites – 45:56 Facebook is limiting access to WhatsApp accounts if you don't agree to the new TOS – 50:38 Roku bought a bunch of Quibi shows – 53:54 Working on – 55:45 Pop culture picks – 57:44

Fox PHL The Gambler's Esports and Gaming Insider Jason Fanelli welcomes a trio of guests for three info-packed interviews! First he speaks with Greg Kim, the Director of Esports for Evil Geniuses, about joining VALORANT and the org's other endeavors. Next he speaks with former Game Informer News Editor and business-minded industry vet Mike Futter about the GameStop stock situation. Finally his guest is Celia Schilling, Marketing Manager for Yacht Club Games, to discuss the indie darling's first-ever full publishing venture Cyber Shadow.

If you were confused about how, exactly, a bunch of Reddit finance obsessives turned the beleaguered GameStop into a white hot stock, you're not alone. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat with Mike Futter, author of the GameDev Business Handbook and co-host of the Virtual Economy Podcast, to make sense of this surprising story. Are the online traders just doing it for the lols? Or are they trying to teach the financial industry a lesson? And isn't this just another example of online memes bleeding into reality, leading to potentially disastrous consequences? We also get a bit of context from an anonymous member from the infamous R/WallStreetBets subreddit. Stonks get real: Is it really Reddit v. Hedge Funds? – 0:49 Microsoft raises Xbox Live Price, backtracks – 30:35 News shouts from around the tech world – 40:35 Working on – 53:30 Picks – 56:22

Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Futter, author of the GameDev Business Handbook to the show this week to discuss Travis Scott's record breaking Fortnite concert, rumors of Horizon Zero Dawn 2, the fallout of ca canceled E3 2020, the Xbox Series X logo, and more! The Playlist: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Predator: Hunting Grounds, FF14, Animal Crossing, Ring Fit Adventures VR Talk: The Room VR, Supernatural VR, Sliger VR, Tabletop Time: Everdell, Marvel Champions, Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Futter, author of the GameDev Business Handbook to the show this week to discuss Travis Scott's record breaking Fortnite concert, rumors of Horizon Zero Dawn 2, the fallout of ca canceled E3 2020, the Xbox Series X logo, and more! The Playlist: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Predator: Hunting Grounds, FF14, Animal Crossing, Ring Fit Adventures VR Talk: The Room VR, Supernatural VR, Sliger VR, Tabletop Time: Everdell, Marvel Champions, Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid Parting Gifts!

After a number of rumors and speculation last night, E3 has been cancelled and GameDev Business Handbook author Mike Futter stops by to discuss the announcement, 2K will be making football games again, but don’t expect a return to the ESPN NFL 2K series, Spelunky 2 gets a small update, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is both out today and a very good video game.Links:E3 2020 Cancelled Due To Growing Concerns Over COVID-19 Virus (theesa.com)E3 2020 has been canceled (Ars Technica)@Futterish’s E3 tweet@jasonschreier’s E3 tweet@patrickklepek’s E3 tweet2K Making NFL Games Again (Game Informer)Spelunky 2 Developer Shares New Screens, Progress Update (PlayStation Blog)Ori and the Will of the Wisps isn’t ready, so neither is our review (Polygon)

This week Stephen is joined by Amanda Farough and Mike Futter to talk about video games! This podcast was produced in partnership with SuperParent.com!   Extra Life Recaps!   Around the Horn! Stephen: Everything, Untitled Goose Game Amanda: Luigi’s Mansion 3, New Super Lucky’s Tale    Topic #1: Sonic the Hedgehog redesign   Topic #2: Pokemon Sword and Shield   Topic #3 Subscription services!   Make sure to keep your eyes on Engaged Family Gaming for all of the latest news and reviews you need to Get Your Family Game On!   Follow us on Facebook! Like us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Subscribe to our Newsletter! Subscribe to our Podcast! More From Amanda on GameDaily.biz and SuperParent.com!   More From Jonathan on Facebook   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engagedfamilygaming/message

In a tough year for keeping proprietary information safe, the ESA's "pitch deck" plans for completely revamping E3 has made it's way into the hands of GameDailyBiz and journalist Mike Futter. What does the pitch deck have to say about the future of E3? Why was any change thought necessary, and why this one in particular? How should one read the ESA's description of "social good" initiatives? (And how should one read the presence of such initiatives from any other corporate source?) And does this thing have a chance to work at all? The Age of the Influencer is apparently more of a "festival" in...Virtual Legality CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/kB1UewTSFmM #ESA #E3 #Influencers *** Discussed in this episode: "E3 2020 pitch proposes overhaul with 'queuetainment,' new floor plan, industry-only day [EXCLUSIVE]" GameDailyBiz - September 17, 2019 - Mike Futter https://gamedaily.biz/article/1215/e3-2020-planning-document-proposes-overhaul-with-queuetainment-new-floor-plan-industry-only-day Tech Impact Website http://techimpact.tv/ "E3 Strategy Deck Updated" Uploaded by GameDailyBiz - September 17, 2019 https://www.scribd.com/document/426247478/E3-Strategy-Deck-Updated#from_embed *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3j

You have to break a few EGS to make an Ooblet...in Virtual Legality. What can independent game "Ooblets" and its statement regarding Epic Games Store (EGS) exclusivity tell us about both the store and the game? Why do companies try to market themselves with "personality", and what are the risks/rewards to that approach? What are minimum guarantees, and how might Epic be using them to attract both large and small exclusives to the store? And speaking of exclusives, how did one of Gaming's biggest personalities, Ninja, announce his own exclusivity deal with Microsoft's Mixer, and what can that tell us about when to use public relations professionals (and when not to)? CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/kUmNwQrEKN8 #Ooblets #Ninja #EGS *** Discussed in this episode: "Ooblets developer Glumberland reveals details of Epic Games Store exclusivity deal" GameDailyBiz - August 1, 2019 - Mike Futter (https://gamedaily.biz/article/1090/ooblets-developer-glumberland-reveals-details-of-epic-games-store-exclusivity-deal) "Okay, so we did the thing!" Tweet - August 1, 2019 - @ooblets (https://twitter.com/ooblets/status/1156958973016174592) "We did the thing" Ooblets Blog Post - July 31, 2019 (https://ooblets.com/2019/07/we-did-the-thing/) "In the last few weeks I've actually talked to two different indie devs..." Tweet - August 2, 2019 - Jason Schreier (https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1157298020691644416) "Top 'Fortnite' streamer Ninja is ditching Twitch for Mixer" Engadget - August 1, 2019 - Kris Holt (https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/01/ninja-twitch-mixer-fortnite/) "Ninja Comes to Microsoft’s Mixer" Press Release - August 1, 2019 - Metro Public Relations (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/01/1895868/0/en/Ninja-Comes-to-Microsoft-s-Mixer.html) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

Randy Pitchford, head of Gearbox Software, has been accused of illicitly moving $12 Million in payments made by publisher 2K Games for the development of Borderlands 3 over to his own personal company. But why is the story much more complicated than that? What were the payments for and why is it important? Of what significance is Gearbox's own approval of the transfer? How does Mr. Pitchford's control of the company complicate the question? How can such "interested party" transactions be "cleansed" of impropriety under Texas limited liability company law? And why does perhaps none of that matter, if what we're talking about is perceived by so many as unethical? You won't believe your eyes, in...Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/PP4qsoBSZvc #Pitchford #Gearbox #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Former Gearbox employee provides proof Randy Pitchford diverted funds to personal company" GameDailyBiz - June 18, 2019 - Mike Futter (https://gamedaily.biz/article/965/former-gearbox-employee-provides-proof-randy-pitchford-diverted-funds-to-personal-company) Callender v Gearbox and Pitchford Plaintiff's Third Amended Petition Cause No. DC-18-19179 (NO ONLINE CITATION) Texas Comptroller Public Information Report Gearbox Software, L.L.C. (https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/coaSearchBtn) 2017 Texas Statutes BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CODE TITLE 3 - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES CHAPTER 101 - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (https://law.justia.com/codes/texas/2017/business-organizations-code/title-3/chapter-101/) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

Minecraft: Story Mode and its $100 per episode price point is just the latest milestone in the sad, slow decline of the once great Telltale Games library. How did we get here, and why is Minecraft priced so highly? How does the Telltale liquidation mirror the issues facing the rest of the industry, and how is it different? What does it mean for our digital future? And why should you make sure you download any Telltale game you own before June 25, 2019? We always price accordingly in...Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/WeKRn3TRECU #Minecraft #Telltale #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Minecraft: Story Mode Episodes Are Selling for $100 Each" Comic Book - June 16, 2019 - Tanner Dedmon (https://comicbook.com/gaming/2019/06/16/minecraft-story-mode-episodes-100-each/) Minecraft: Story Mode Facebook Post - June 14, 2019 (https://www.facebook.com/MinecraftStoryModeTTG) "Telltale Games is closing, liquidation underway and some games being removed from Steam" GameDailyBiz - November 14, 2018 - Mike Futter (https://gamedaily.biz/article/385/telltale-games-is-closing-liquidation-underway-and-games-being-removed-from-steam) Bungie-Activision Contract (http://documents.latimes.com/bungie-activision-contract/) "More Telltale Games Are Disappearing From Digital Storefronts" Kotaku - May 23, 2019 - Ethan Gach (https://kotaku.com/more-telltale-games-are-disappearing-from-digital-store-1834990571) Steam Subscriber Agreement April 30, 2019 Revision (https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA)

On May 28, 2019, Iron Maiden Holdings Limited, holding company for the intellectual property of rock band Iron Maiden, filed a lawsuit against 3DRealms Entertainment for trademark infringement in the promotion and sale of its video game, "Ion Maiden". But what is the basis for the claim? What are trademarks, their purpose, and what does it mean to infringe upon them? How important is the coloration and font of the "Ion Maiden" logo, Google search results, forum posts, or the fact that Iron Maiden does actually lend its name to a presently available video game? Why is trademark litigation so difficult to predict? And why is the $2M being thrown around almost certain to be different from any final damage amount actually awarded in the case? Run to the hills... it's Virtual Legality. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/LWXx9DXZXBY #IronMaiden #IonMaiden #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Iron Maiden files $2 million suit against 3D Realms over Ion Maiden Video Game" GameDailyBiz - May 30, 2019 - Mike Futter (https://gamedaily.biz/article/909/iron-maiden-files-2-million-suit-against-3d-realms-over-ion-maiden-video-game) "Trademark, Patent, or Copyright?" US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks-getting-started/trademark-basics/trademark-patent-or-copyright) "About Trademark Infringement" USPTO website (https://www.uspto.gov/page/about-trademark-infringement) "IRON MAIDEN HOLDINGS LIMITED V 3DREALMS ENTERTAINMENT ApS" Filed May 28, 2019 (https://www.scribd.com/document/411932483/Ion-Maiden-Lawsuit#from_embed) "Ion Maiden" Steam Listing (https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/Ion_Maiden/) "Iron Maiden Website - Drinkware" (https://666.ironmaiden.com/drinkware) "Iron Maiden Legacy of The Beast" Game Website (https://ironmaidenlegacy.com/#worlds) "Recovery for violation of rights" 15 U.S. Code § 1117 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1117#) "Injunctive relief" 15 U.S. Code § 1116 (https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1116#d) "1715. TRADEMARK COUNTERFEITING -- REQUIREMENTS FOR A "COUNTERFEIT MARK" US Department of Justice - Criminal Resource Manual (https://www.justice.gov/jm/criminal-resource-manual-1715-trademark-counterfeiting-requirements-counterfeit-mark) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA) Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

This week Stephen and Amanda are join by Mike Futter to chat about the 2.0 version of Star Wars X-Wing! This podcast was produced in partnership with SuperParent.com! Check out these awesome X-Wing Guides on SuperParent! Star Wars X-Wing (Second Edition): A SuperParent TableTop Guide Part 1 Star Wars X-Wing (Second Edition): A SuperParent TableTop Guide Part 2 Star Wars X-Wing (Second Edition): A SuperParent TableTop Guide Part 3 What do you think? Sound off in the comments and let us know your thoughts! pvt6oQMtLi7QMGqCRz1b --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/engagedfamilygaming/message

With the sale of the Gizmodo Group, some of the Internet's favorite "blog-style" journalistic hot spots are now in the hands of a little known private equity firm. But if the firm itself is little known, what the sale actually means (or could mean) is even less understood. What is "private equity"? How does it work? How are funds formed? And how does corporate law and tax regulation inform their creation? What does this mean for Kotaku, Gizmodo, Jezebel, Deadspin, The Onion, and the rest of the acquisition group? And why might it not be the doom that some fear, when other private equity targets (such as Toys R Us) fell to bankruptcy shortly after their acquisition? CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/HEqT5fC_NSY #Gizmodo #PrivateEquity #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Gizmodo Media Group is sold to a private equity firm, and Univision is out of the English-language website business" NiemanLab - April 8, 2019 (https://www.niemanlab.org/2019/04/gizmodo-media-group-is-sold-to-a-private-equity-firm-and-univision-is-out-of-the-english-language-website-business/) "Anytime I see a private equity firm sink their teeth into a company I worry..." Twitter Thread - April 8, 2019 - Mike Futter (https://twitter.com/Futterish/status/1115383182235525121) "The Demise of Toys ‘R’ Us Is a Warning" The Atlantic - July/August 2018 (https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/toys-r-us-bankruptcy-private-equity/561758/) "Heard price was [less than] $50mm." Twitter Thread - April 8, 2019 - Peter Kafka (https://twitter.com/pkafka/status/1115241421550882816) "Private Equity" Investopedia Entry - Updated March 13, 2019 (https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/privateequity.asp) "About Us" Great Hill Partners Website (https://www.greathillpartners.com/about-us/) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA) Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

With Borderlands 3 now an Epic Games Store exclusive, the war between Epic and Valve seems to be heating up...hotter than a round of Fortnite (or DOTA). Epic is no stranger to brash and impetuous characters, but is their exclusive-buying policy proving to be more brash and impetuous than any of them? And what about that time they told the world they'd never steal a game from Steam again, before changing course not three weeks later? Finally, what does Steam's response to fans "review bombing" the Borderlands series' other entries tell us about just how seriously they are taking Epic's emerging threat to their empire. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/It_P1KYyC80 #Epic #Steam #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Epic on pulling Metro Exodus from Steam: 'We don't want to do that ever again'" PCGamer - March 21, 2019 (https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-on-pulling-metro-exodus-from-steam-we-dont-want-to-do-that-ever-again/) "Epic's move into digital game distribution is a shot heard 'round the gaming world" GameDailyBiz - December 5, 2018 - Mike Futter (https://gamedaily.biz/article/433/epics-move-into-digital-game-distribution-is-a-shot-heard-round-the-gaming-world) "We've had a lot of discussions about this since GDC." Twitter Thread - April 1, 2019 (https://twitter.com/TimSweeneyEpic/status/1112814870129504262) "Epic's Tim Sweeney: Exclusivity deals are 'up to developers and publishers'" GameDailyBiz - April 5, 2019 - Sarah LeBoeuf (https://gamedaily.biz/article/749/epics-tim-sweeney-exclusivity-deals-are-up-to-developers-and-publishers) "Valve targeting ‘off-topic review bombs’ in Steam user reviews" Polygon - March 15, 2019 - Michael McWhertor (https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/15/18267720/valve-steam-user-review-bombings-scoring-update) "Review-bombed Borderlands 2 is the first to have user scores thrown out by Steam" Polygon - April 6, 2019 - Owen Good (https://www.polygon.com/2019/4/6/18298215/epic-games-store-review-bombs-steam-borderlands-2) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA) Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

Electronic Arts announces layoffs of 350; Activision 800. The reasons given for the reorganizations are very similar, but one announcement has been treated very differently from the other. What did EA say about its restructuring, and how did it say it? Why is the perception of Activision's move so much worse? And why does the launch of Apex Legends mean that we may see more statements like these in the months and years to come? CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/sup2EN-TSTg #EA #Activision #VirtualLegality *** Discussed in this episode: "Electronic Arts lays off 350 employees in the wake of disastrous earnings" GameDailyBiz - March 26, 2019 - Amanda Farough (https://gamedaily.biz/article/725/electronic-arts-lays-off-350-employees-in-the-wake-of-disastrous-earnings) "UPDATING OUR ORGANIZATION AND ADDRESSING OUR CHALLENGES" EA Blog Post - March 27, 2019 (https://www.ea.com/news/an-update-on-our-organization) "Blizzard Hit With 209 Layoffs as Part of Activision Blizzard Restructuring" Variety - March 8, 2019 - Brian Crecente (https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/blizzard-hit-with-209-layoffs-as-part-of-activision-blizzard-restructuring-1203158334/) "Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) CEO Bobby Kotick on Q4 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript" SeekingAlpha, February 12, 2019 (https://seekingalpha.com/article/4240392-activision-blizzard-inc-atvi-ceo-bobby-kotick-q4-2018-results-earnings-call-transcript) "Truly Sad News." Hoeg Law Tweet - March 26, 2019 (https://twitter.com/HoegLaw/status/1110567013582286848) SUPPLEMENTAL: "Telltale has been hit with a WARN Act class action lawsuit [Update]" GameDailyBiz - September 25, 2018 - Mike Futter (https://gamedaily.biz/article/266/telltale-may-find-itself-in-legal-trouble-regarding-layoffs) "Death of Dreams: What Happens When Game Studios Shut Down" Variety - November 23, 2018 - Mike Futter (https://variety.com/2018/gaming/columns/game-studio-shut-downs-1203035448/) *** FOR MORE CHECK US OUT: On Twitter @hoeglaw At our website: https://hoeglaw.com/ On our Blog, "Rules of the Game", at https://hoeglaw.wordpress.com/ On "Help Us Out Hoeg!" a regular segment on the Easy Allies Podcast (formerly GameTrailers) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrxXp1reP8E353rZsB3jaA) Biweekly on "Inside the Huddle with Michael Spath" on WTKA 1050

We’re rounding out the year with something special: we asked our guests if they wanted to say a few words about the games they played in 2018 that meant the most to them. Thanks to Ruthie Edwards, Joe Wetmore, Mike Futter, Mason Brown, Alex Berry, Harris Foster, Craig Barnes, and Matt Gambell for taking the time to share their thoughts on what games were the most impactful to them in 2018. Games include Factorio, Nier: Automata, Return of the Obra Dinn, Monster Hunter: World, Hitman 2, God of War, Celeste, Just Shapes & Beats, The Quiet Man, Dead Cells, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Tetris Effect. Got a question for the show? Join us on Discord or email us at contact@ward-games.com!

Join us along with The GameDev Business Handbook author Mike Futter as we chat about all things marketing in the world of video games! Hear about what went down with old-school magazine ads, how bad advertising can topple even gaming's greats, and more. In the news, we talk about a story about Sega reportedly approaching Microsoft to keep the Dreamcast legacy alive. That's followed by word on a PC Classic being made, hacker Ben Heck improving on the NEOGEO Mini, and the "Ultimate" amiibo collection for Smash Bros. fans. The Stage of History welcomes on Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and the infamous Daikatana. Robert then reaches in the darkness with Shadow Man in Obscura. Don't forget to grab our game giveaways for Pankapu and Overwatch, then stick around for a quick Random Select! Who could Robert be this time? Sega Asked Bill Gates To Support Dreamcast Games On Xbox The PC Classic is the retro DOS console of our dreams Hacker Ben Heck is back to fix the flawed Neo-Geo Mini 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Getting Very Limited Complete Amiibo Collection In Japan Arcade Classic 'Out Run' Cruising To Nintendo Switch ARGcast #89: Embarking on Adventure in The Legend of Zelda with Katie da Silva Got a question, comment, or suggestion for the show? Email us or send a tweet! Also, join our Discord room to chat all things retro gaming! Follow David | Follow Robert We are partnered with Don't Feed The Gamers! Be sure to check them out for fan-focused gaming content. Another Retro Gaming Podcast, or ARGcast for short, is a celebration of the video games we grew up with. Listen up for the latest in retro gaming related news, an onslaught of amazing guests, loads of game code giveaways, and more. Subscribe and become an ARGonaut today!

On this week's episode, the author of The GameDev Business Handbook and The GameDev Budgeting Handbook, as well as former news editor at Game Informer, Mike Futter, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss video games as a business. The two tackle how game news is handled, the importance of understanding the publisher/developer relationship, media snark vs. media positivity, jumping back and forth between development and media, how to critique video game marketing campaigns, and the most common misconception about how games are made.

Mason, Dylan, Felix Kramer, and Mike Futter ascend the stage at the Bumblebee Theatre to talk about all the hidden gems at PAX East 2018. Follow along with the panel slides here. From the panel description: PAX East is filled with a plethora of things to do, see, and play. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, but don’t worry! We’re here to help point you in the direction of everything cool, new, and unexpected. Using our collective knowledge of game development and game criticism, we’ll share and discuss some of the biggest surprises on the show floor that you won’t want to miss. Games include Descenders, Death Trash, Frostpunk, Log Jammers, Children of Morta, With Friends Like These, Fight Knight, Qinoto, Omensight, Intergalactic Space Princess, Joggernauts, Church in the Darkness, Mask of Semblance, Mask of Semblance: The Trading Card Game, and King of the Hat. Got a question for the show? Join us on Discord or email us at contact@ward-games.com!

Mason, Dylan, Felix Kramer, and Mike Futter ascend the stage at the Bumblebee Theatre to talk about all the hidden gems at PAX East 2018. Follow along with the panel […]

Join Alexander, Mike Futter, and Nic Tringali as they discuss their favorite games of 2017. 4:50 - Games of the Year --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/subsurface-circular/id1273765636 "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future. Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a single session story which respects your time and your intelligence." --THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK-- http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/ --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DVVTbniyLtTVYm4OgVQhy Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com Production by Jonathan Downin http://bithellgames.com/

Join Mike and Alexander, along with Mike Futter, this week for a check-in on Hitman, and Futter's time with Monster Hunter: World and brief jaunt into the realm of board games. Studio Happenings cover a bit more on the publishing of the Game Dev Business Handbook, and in "Reader" Mail, the guys cover handling the streaming of Bithell games and the use of custom versus pre-made tools. 4:42 - Monster Hunter: World & Civilization: A New Dawn 12:12 - Hitman 19:15 - Studio Happenings: Game Dev Business Handbook Updates 28:01 - "Reader" Mail: Handling Streamers & Custom Tools --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/subsurface-circular/id1273765636 "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future. Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a single session story which respects your time and your intelligence." --THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK-- http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/ --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DVVTbniyLtTVYm4OgVQhy Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com Production by Jonathan Downin http://bithellgames.com/

Once more the Earth has circled the Sun, and once more we sequester ourselves to determine the Wardcast Best Games Played. For those unfamiliar, here’s how it works: our list consists of what we believe to be the top ten games we played this year. We consider any game played in 2017, not just games released in 2017. Everyone brings their personal top ten games to the table, from which we will decide the official Best Games Played. Once the chosen ten have been decided upon, we will create a superlative for each game that best encapsulates the spirit of its experience. We’d like to thank everyone who’s been on the show this year: Ruthie Edwards; Tim Howell, Chris Howell, and John Duthie; Alex Rice; Dan Cotting; Mason Brown; Nick Nundahl and Joe Wetmore; Luke Porr; Justin Mitchell; Momin Khan; Tyler Rhodes; Kirk Musngi; Shawn Patton; Josiah Renaudin; Kenny Kim; Jay Tholen; David Byers; Mike Futter; M Joshua Cauller; and Michael Listo. And a special thanks to this year’s co-hosts Will Blanton, Sam Loeschen, and Alex Damrath! Our extended Wardcast family is what makes the show so fun to do! Merry 2017! Awards include Best Reinvention, Freshest Ideas, Best Synthesization, Best Philosophy, Grandest Adventure, Purest Design, Coolest Experience, Greatest Feat, Most Treacherous, and Coolest Gadgets. Got a question for the show? Join us on Discord or email us at contact@ward-games.com!

This episode, Dylan is joined by Mike Futter, former News Editor at Game Informer and author of The Game Dev Business Handbook. Dylan and Mike discuss the various topics covered […]

This episode, Dylan is joined by Mike Futter, former News Editor at Game Informer and author of the Game Dev Business Handbook. Dylan and Mike discuss the various topics covered in the book, from business development to IP law to assessing your personal finances before you start. We also talk about interviewing various devs and more for the book, publishing through Bithell Games, reverse stock splits, and the death and rebirth of THQ. Lastly, we touch on Mike’s trip to PAX West, the differences between PAX West and East, and where you can leave your carrots in the Washington State Convention Center. Got a question for the show? Join us on Discord or email us at contact@ward-games.com!

Join Mike and Alexander, along with fellow Bithell Gamers Nic Tringali and Mike Futter, as they discuss their top 5 games from "2016." Producer Jonathan Downin also checks-in with his favorites. Thank you for a GREAT 2016. See you next year! 2:57 - Hitman 10:23 - Zero Time Dilemma 15:27 - Doom 23:45 - Stardew Valley 26:10 - Dungeon Crawl Classics 30:40 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 33:19 - Job Simulator --Jonathan's Picks-- 37:34 - Plants vs. Zombies: Heroes 40:30 - Kingdom: New Lands 42:34 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 44:17 - Stardew Valley 46:25 - Binding of Isaac: Rebirth ---- 50:41 - The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine 53:20 - Spyfall 56:16 - Civilization VI 1:02:18 - Super Hot 1:05:07 - Battlefield 1 1:06:45 - Formula D --GUEST-- Nic Tringali - https://twitter.com/nictringali Mike Futter - https://twitter.com/Futterish --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN: https://store.playstation.com/#!/games/volume/cid=UP1261-CUSA02943_00-VOLUMEPS4GAME001 http://bithellgames.com/

Join Mike and Alexander, along with the latest addition to the team Mike Futter, for some coverage of Watch Dogs 2, Dishonored DLC, Blood Bowl, and a litany of Warhammer games. In Studio Happenings: more mobile updates, a bit of Futter, and a convergence on London. "Reader" Mail focuses on the use of architecture in games, and the (lack of) merits of gamification. 1:04 - Michael Futter 1:45 - Watch Dogs 2 6:50 - Dishonored DLC 10:39 - Blood Bowl & Warhammer 18:17 - Studio Happenings: Riding That Mobile Wave 21:32 - Studio Happenings: Futter 24:07 - Studio Happenings: London! 26:09 - "Reader" Mail: Architecture & Games & Gamification --GUEST-- Mike Futter - https://twitter.com/Futterish --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN: https://store.playstation.com/#!/games/volume/cid=UP1261-CUSA02943_00-VOLUMEPS4GAME001 http://bithellgames.com/

Chipping away at an aural backlog, go behind the scenes of Grunt Free Press and hear all of the rants and grudges and hatred in real time. Topics - Behind the Grunt Free curtain, Game of Thrones: The Telltale Game, pandering, forced cameos, Raiden 3, Japanophile FPS casual douchebags, Mass Effect: Andromeda voice over contest, Mike Futter goes away and the people rejoice, surface level stalking, ReCore, robutt buddies, 3D Mega Man, matching sets, lots of cores, objectively wrong reviews, grindin' axes, anti-Windows 10 dufuses, Friday the 13th: The Game: The Weekly Beta Code Update. Music - R.E.M. - Stand (Get A Life Intro), Harry Manfredini - Friday the 13th Part 3 Theme, Serj Tankian - The Unthinking Majority

Things get technical as numbers are bandied about and the nitty gritty of rally racing is dissected. Also, rambling and muttering. Topics - Wolf spiders, The Tick, Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair, random Godzilla, ragdoll, Dirt Rally, cockpit view, banned idiots, night drivin', badly explained championships, missing textures, VR ruins games, magic fixes, Forza Motorsport Apex, in depth Gamescom 2016 coverage, Dreadout, Dreadout: Keepers of the Dark, "Indie"nesian, Z buffering, MS Paint textures, numbers prove that Mike Futter is still an idiot, steamdb. Music - Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4, GWAR - Bloodbath, Frank Zappa - Titties and beer

This episode is sponsored by http://www.audible.com/cynical - Click the link for your free 30 day trial. Audible paid us to promote their product. Audible features over 180,000 audiobooks. Listen to the show to find out some of our recommendations. We're bringing back all the old merch for a limited time. Get yours at http://bit.ly/tbmerch Support Julian, the podcast animator: http://www.patreon.com/cooptionalanimation Download the audio version of this podcast: https://soundcloud.com/totalbiscuit/podcast2107 Discuss the podcast on our official subreddit: http://reddit.com/r/cynicalbritofficial TotalBiscuit, Dodger and Jesse Cox sit down with Mike Futter on this episode of the Co-Optional Podcast! Enjoy! Original air date: July 19th, 2016 --------- Mike Futter https://twitter.com/Futterish Dodger https://twitter.com/dexbonus https://www.youtube.com/user/presshearttocontinue Jesse Cox https://twitter.com/JesseCox https://www.youtube.com/user/OMFGCata --------- Thanks for watching The Co-Optional Podcast! Follow TotalBiscuit on Twitter: http://twitter.com/totalbiscuit Follow CynicalBrit on Twitter for video updates: http://twitter.com/cynicalbrit Follow our Facebook page for announcements: http://facebook.com/cynicalbrit

Catching up on the rudely interrupted last show, AbsoluteDeicide celebrates 50 episodes by getting political and mumbling through words just like Episode 1. Topics - 50th Episode Celebration, Trials of the Blood Dragon, Overwatch Corner, Mei, freeze juice, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Demo, Odin Sphere: Luftrauser, phozons, fruit, fiddly inventory, Steam Summer Sale, Grunt Free Economic life hacks, Buy Condemned, "grey market" games, stolen keys, buy in bulk, "always online", Mike Futter is a hack and a Nazi, Brexit affects UK... slightly gaming, Sherlock Holmes and the Devil's Daughter, more dead kids. Music - Leftover Crack - ? (Track 2 from Shoot the Kids at School), Adolescents - Amoeba, The Doors - Gloria

It's a bunch of sit and I don't want to go over my character limit. Lots of XCOM 2 love. Lots of XCOM 2 hate. And spooky sounds in the night. Topics - Martian Gothic Super Replay, Mike Futter sucks, Metal Slug 5, XCOM 2 is kind of difficult, night terrors, Grifball, The Division open beta, Quantum Break on PC, consoles suck, The Walking Dead, dead kids, Sunset Riders, Aliens, Earth Defense Force, Salamander/Life Force, Street Fighter V sucks. Music - Twisted Sister - Burn in Hell, Metal Slug 5 - 05 - Windy Day, Bad Brains - Pay to Cum

The shooter MMO from Trion has had some launch pangs, particularly with its console versions, but we have some good things to say about it too. GI's Andy Reiner and Mike Futter, who have had the ill fortune to (attempt to) play the Xbox 360 version, join host Adam Biessener and his perspective from the vastly superior PC incarnation of the game. As frustrating as the lag and crashing have been for the poor Xbox players, they're not quite as full of anger and hate as you might imagine. The bumper music in this episode is the Theme from Defiance by the excellent Bear McCreary (of Battlestar Galactica fame, among others). Special thanks to Trion Worlds for supplying the music. [Note: I said I'd double-check to see if episode missions are in fact removed from the game after the episode in question airs, and it appears that that is indeed the case. Get the sexy purple assault rifle while it's hot, folks.] The rest of the years-long Respec Radio ouevre longs to caress your earbones, and can be found on iTunes or our RSS feed and/or the hub. (Please visit the site to view this media)