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Day 0 Update
Day 0 Update #528 - The Grand Theft Auto VI Situation

Day 0 Update

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 85:01


In this episode of the Day 0 Update: We talk about how much of a bummer this week's news has been with layoffs at EA, the trouble Zenimax unions have had with Microsoft, and the shakeup to games media with Polygon and Giant Bomb. All this and more, up next!Full show notes can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Okiem Deva
Masakra w EA!

Okiem Deva

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 33:17


Masakra w EA, związki zawodowe walczą z ZeniMax i nowe informacje o Borderlands 4. Zapraszam!ANKIETA GADŻETOWA: https://forms.gle/xWeRqchaUgBCM8519Patronite Okiem Deva:https://patronite.pl/okiemdevaDiscord Okiem Deva:https://discord.gg/4anD7dJJn8Linki: https://linktr.ee/okiemdevaKompilacja ofert pracy:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1agVeF3cW5aK4skDnHnB0IVwmma7n1rD8Sm9btTCTFdw/edit?usp=sharingPytania do następnego live'ahttps://forms.gle/4rEHhLdoiPUDWdtE700:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Masakra w EA!00:11:35 Związki zawodowe vs ZeniMax00:15:14 Nowe informacje o Borderlands 400:21:49 Rekordowy kwartał Krafton00:23:57 DLC jest… nudne?00:29:04 GTA VI nie potrzebuje więcej trailerów…?00:32:51 Outro----------------Wspierający:Spotify: AdamP, Kozak12, JJanekWichowskiIntern Dev: Piotr ŁypJunior Dev: Kasia Nie, Krzysztof Mierzejewski, HARDCOROWYKOŚCIU GAMEPLAY!, Konrad Szejnfeld (ko_sz), Aloxxx, GerWanTPL, Saaellor, Marcin Pietrzyk (Mithrandir), Mateusz Salach, kondi16, Kruszynka Izka, Khart, nothing, Tomek “Tomku” Mar, Anna Weglarz, ExitWound, Kojo Bojo, ZajacccXD, Ania Węglarzy, FiSherMan414, MichalDev, Aliwera, Lucyfer, KopkooRegular Dev: Leniwa Ola, Marcin “kowboj_czacza” Ignasiak, Adam Kabalak, Backgroundcharacter_A, Kaspa Anonim, Mateusz Stolarz Stolarczyk, czekająca na cud, kona 1, PabloRal, R W, scooby666, Mat Heus (Sizuae), Bonga, vxd555, Remigiusz Maciaszek, Jakub Staniszewski, Ari Gold, bibruRG_78, Łukasz Korzanowski, Artur Loska, Andrzej JanickiSenior Dev: Michał G, Magdalena Porath, Mateusz Śródka, Rafał Jaszczuk, Krzysztof Szczech, Kornel Kisielewicz, Marek Leśniak, Jan Skiba, Arek Dudkowski, Aleksander Świątek, Gatki, Michał Kondzior, Michał Moskal, DamianRoman, Ard, Jakub WmH, Robert Jurasz, Mateusz Myga, HARDCOROWYKOŚCIU GAMEPLAY!, Wered, Michał Król, Magdalena Płoszaj-Kotynia, Krzysiek Prus, Łukasz Klejnberg, Bartosz Majcherczak, Agata Pławna, Patryk Bzdyra, Veman, Arkadiusz Czeryna, Jakub Kornatowski (@GramyNaMacu), Agnieszka Rumińska, Michał Stankiewicz, Cezary Łysoń, Mariusz Kowalski, Tek, Maxjestic, Buła Losu, Łukasz Kister, Regito93, KovalGames, Piotr Beyer, Pielgrzym, Tomasz Golik, Arti “Niezłomny”, jmozgawa, Mateusz Kozielecki, JayKob, Piteroix, Warsi, enonemasta, Miras, Daniel Zabłocki, Pawelek1329, Morfiniusz, Mateusz Lokś, Szymon Góraj, Wojciech Wojciechowski, keksimus maximus, Arashito, Bonga, BloszamelowyJacuś, JOORDAN, BrzusPrincipal Dev: Wojciech Uziębło, Dawid Kuc, Zuzanna Lepianka, Mariolka Mazur, Leszek Lisowski, Tomasz Kowalczykhttps://workplays.it/----------------Źródła:https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-allegedly-lays-off-hundreds-of-workers-after-canceling-more-games-at-respawn-entertainmenthttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hundreds-of-jobs-lost-as-ea-culls-two-respawn-game-projects/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/codemasters-pauses-iconic-rally-game-development-after-over-25-years/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fate-of-codemasters-wrc-team-uncertain-as-ea-pauses-world-rally-championship-serieshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/ea-cuts-another-200-jobs-in-service-of-driving-future-growth-bringing-total-job-losses-to-around-300https://insider-gaming.com/one-of-eas-cancelled-projects-was-an-extraction-shooter-set-in-the-titanfall-universe/https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-we-are-frustrated-zenimax-union-workers-continue-to-pressure-microsoft-over-contract-negotiationshttps://www.vg247.com/borderlands-4-release-date-moved-up-pitchford-goofhttps://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/borderlands-4s-release-date-is-getting-moved-forward/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-borderlands-4-playstation-state-of-play-is-coming-this-week/https://kotaku.com/borderlands-4-state-of-play-gearbox-round-up-trailer-1851778578https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/borderlands-4-gets-a-20-minute-gameplay-deep-dive-video/https://www.vg247.com/inzois-krafton-financial-quarter-pubg-record-high

Work Stoppage
Ep 255 - Fighting Unions, Not Friendly Unions

Work Stoppage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 96:51


Headlines this week from New Bedford, Seattle, Utah, Chicago, and Missouri. A recent piece from Amir Khafagy reveals the criminal underfunding of one of the few institutions of New York City government actually intended to help working people. The Trump and Musk assault on the NLRB continued this week with attacks on NLRB precedent, theft of sensitive NLRB data, and increasing numbers of workers calling for unity in the fightback. Zenimax workers are standing up and preparing for one of the first strikes in the video game industry's history. Finally, workers with independent Mexican union SINTTIA have once again won major gains through militant action, raising standards for autoworkers across the country. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show at http://workstoppagepod.com/

M2 Podcast
MKwadrat #205 – Stany w stanach

M2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 300:46


W odcinku 205 gadamy o wszystkim co dobre i złe w nowym Switchu, zadajemy sobie pytanie jak blisko uderzenia w ścianę jest rynek AAA i wspominamy zamerzchłe lata kiedy singlowe kampanie w FPSach były dobre i krótkie (był to rok 2016), a także pochylamy się nad ostatnimi gamepassowymi premierami, chociaż znajdzie się też miejsce na zarówno polski jak i ciasno-rycerski akcent.W sekcji VR Simplex odkrywa prawie 10 letnią grę z bohaterem, z którym w pewnym względzie może się utożsamiać, a w kulturce Defan ponownie zabierze Was w podróż po świecie kina wyrywającemu się ramom czasów.Podziękowania dla Defana za okladkę, Perki za montaż, Rudego za rozpiskę. Podziękowania dla Patronów za wsparcie, a najbardziej dla: Op1ekun, Jan Jagieła, Lisu, Janomin, Łukasz M., Tomasz Herduś, Paweł G., Uki, Mateusz "Kaduk" Kadukowski z kanału Kadukowo, Taktyki, Kosmaty dziadu z kanału 8biters.Discord MKwadrat Podcast- https://discord.gg/PafByaf9DU Discord akcji #PolishOurPrices: https://discord.gg/zvzvFp7qmEKanał Defana: https://www.youtube.com/@wsumiespoko/W co ostatnio graliśmy?(00:00:00) Start(00:00:40) Simplex(00:01:29) Perka(00:13:32) DefanNewsy naleśnikowe(00:23:45) Titanfall 3 jest prawie ukończony, albo jest halucynacją(00:28:10) Eidos Montreal chciałby zrobić Deus Exa(00:33:05) Zwolnienia Cyan(00:34:28) Strajk związku zawodowego ZeniMax(00:36:35) Movie Games i pozew w sprawie Schedule 1(00:46:00) Powraca Game Informer(00:47:29) Współtwórca Astrobot mówi że potrzeba krótszych gier(00:48:53) AC Shadows dostało patcha z funkcjami i QoL(00:51:55) Powstał mod do Halo CE “Trenchcoat”(00:54:17) Konferencja Triple-I(01:05:02) Nintendo Switch 2 pokazanyGry naleśnikowe(01:39:17) Demo Metal Eden jest fajne(01:41:53) South of Midnight - Perka, Simplex(02:01:00) Knights in Tight Spaces - Defan, Perka(02:33:44) Atomfall - Simplex, Defan(02:53:03) Sports: Renovations - RudyNewsy VR(03:14:45) Flight Simulator najlepiej sprzedającą się grą VR na PSVR2(03:17:00) Alyx na Queście 3 (tak jakby)(03:18:00) Śledzenie oczu PSVR 2 na PC(03:19:50) Apple Vision Pro 2 powstaje?Gry VR(03:20:40) Hitman PSVR2 - SimplexKulturka(03:35:17) Adolescence (Dojrzewanie), Netflix - Perka, Simplex(03:43:40) Timeless Film Festival i KONKURS - Defan(04:27:47) Platonic (Platoniczni), Apple TV+ - Simplex(04:31:06) Common Side Effects (Częste skutki uboczne) S1, Max- Simplex(04:32:29) The White Lotus (Biały Lotos) S3, Max - Simplex(04:34:45) The Pitt S1, Max- Simplex(04:36:15) Severance (Rozdzielenie) S2, Apple TV+ - Perka, SimplexSpołeczność/Publicystyka(04:46:14) Przypomnienie o nagrodach w ankiecie(04:36:34) Rozwiązanie konkursu na AC: Shadows(04:50:17) Podziękowania dla patronów(04:51:20) Ankieta/Recenzja odcinka/Komentarze na YT/Spotify(04:56:22) Spoilery z zakończenia AtomfallaKonsumpcja:MP3: https://mkwadratpodcast.pl/podcast/MKwadrat_205.mp3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MKwadratPodcastRSS: https://mkwadratpodcast.pl/feed/podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7e5OdT8bnLmvCahOfo4jNGiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mkwadrat-podcast/id1082742315twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mkwadratpodcastInterakcja:WWW: https://mkwadratpodcast.pl/Forum: https://stareforumpoly.pl/Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PafByaf9DUFanpage: https://facebook.com/MkwadratPodcast/Grupa FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mkwadratpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkwadratpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkwadratpodcast/Kontrybucja:Patronite: https://patronite.pl/mkwadratpodcastSuppi: https://suppi.pl/mkwadratpodcast

All Vorbe
#391 All Vorbe I 2: The Reckoning

All Vorbe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 82:22


OH GOD! JOSH! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 8:42 Paul s-a jucat The Last Of Us Part II (GRIJĂ SPOILERE) 47:36 Edgar s-a jucat Croc: Legend Of The Gobbos Remastered 56:28 Ciclul Violenței 1:00:41 Știri: Switch 2, Duskbloods, Mario Kart World, Silksong 1:10:07 Ubisoft bate palma cu Tencent; Quake 2 AI; Grevă la ZeniMax? Sims Online 2; Warner Bros crede în propriile francize YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jocsivorbe1416 YouTube Stream Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/c/JocȘiVorbeBits Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jocsivorbe iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-vorbe/id1331438601 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RFgOJDgyEnpvkUQoSh0Tc Facebook: www.facebook.com/JocSiVorbe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocsivorbe/ Discord: https://discord.gg/m5a6DDfBFc Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/jocsivorbe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jocsivorbe RSS și linkuri de download: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:281506836/sounds.rss

The Analog Circle Podcast
Is The Switch 2 Over Priced Or The Games?

The Analog Circle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 67:37


On this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss TitanFall 3 being in development,Insomniac Games speaks out about Marvel's Wolverine development taking so long,Zenimax workers could be going on strike and Nintendo gives out a lot of news about The Switch 2.

SpreadShotNews
SpreadShotNews Podcast 658: Red Faction: Gorilla - Envaselinado Edition

SpreadShotNews

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 257:58


¡Ni los simios destructores podran detenernos!¡Porque es lunes y SpreadShotNews Podcast ya llegó! En este episodio: Maxi continua a puro Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, y ademas sigue avanzando en el Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. Nico mientras tanto continua con el Avowed y arranca el Half-Life 2. En el Rapid-Fire, tenemos noticias sobre Nightdive Studios que se encuentra listo para empezar a portear juegos de la gneracion de PS3 y 360, y los trabajadores de QA de Zenimax autorizan una huelga contra Microsoft. Para la Main Quest, repasamos la Nintendo Direct sobre la Switch 2 y hablamos del hardware, el software, el precio, geopolitica y mas. Para finalizar, en el Special Move, Maxi recomienda el episodio 3 del documental sobre Dwarf Fortress de Noclip y el watch along de Minnmax de la Direct con Shuhei Yoshida de invitado. Por último, recuerden que nos pueden escribir preguntas directamente a través de google forms en el siguiente link: spreadshotnews.com/preguntas

Recarga Activa
1010: Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, The Duskbloods

Recarga Activa

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 30:21


Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. La Recarga Activa de hoy: Nintendo ampliará información sobre los juegos de Switch 2 en dos emisiones de Treehouse, mañana y pasado Ayer comenzó la 2.ª edición de la Sant Jordi Jam El sindicato de ZeniMax autoriza la huelga si las negociaciones con Microsoft no avanzan Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recarga Activa
1009: Nintendo anuncia dos Treehouse de Switch 2; Sant Jordi Jam; huelga en ZeniMax

Recarga Activa

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 17:01


Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos. La Recarga Activa de hoy: Nintendo ampliará información sobre los juegos de Switch 2 en dos emisiones de Treehouse, mañana y pasado Ayer comenzó la 2.ª edición de la Sant Jordi Jam El sindicato de ZeniMax autoriza la huelga si las negociaciones con Microsoft no avanzan Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload ♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xbox Ultimate
XUP: Xbox Ultimate Podcast - Episode 219 | Beyond Starfield

Xbox Ultimate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 134:23


A look at the future of Bethesda.. more Starfield and beyong.. Elder Scrolls 6, More Fallout, Zenimax online, ID Software and moreIs Battlefield back?#xboxpodcast #battlefield #starfield Thanks everyone for watching our content.. for more info follow on X at @FunSpecluationFor more info on these awesome batteries check the link below!Affiliate link! Any Purchases help to support the channel!https://mupoer.com/?ref=FUNSPECULATIONsave $3 with coupon code FUNSPECULATION328Restream 2.0 is here! https://try.restream.io/studio-FunJoin our Discord!! https://discord.gg/qGq8wkhVJgFun Speculation Merch here!https://my-store-11567836.creator-spring.com/Channel Membership link here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAcuLpUYsuNltjRkrAGQkQ/joinMusic all created by Judzilla Music https://twitter.com/JudzillaUK https://www.youtube.com/@JudzillaMusicPong Soul also on www.youtube.com/@LivingSplitScreen @PongSoul on X3Bit https://www.youtube.com/@PixEcho/featured @ithreebit on xJasper also on www.youtube.com/c/LoreMasterJasper@LoreJasper on xFuzzy Belvedere also on www.youtube.com/FuzzyBelvedere@Fuzzy_Belvedere on xKaitlin also on www.tiktok.com/@kaitlin_fancy@Kaitlinx0615 on xPsychonauts @Psychonauts8 on XGamePassDad https://www.youtube.com/gamepassdad @gamepassdad on xTurn your videos into live streams with Restream https://restre.am/ANIm

Filthy Raine
091 | CES 2025, Nintendo Switch 2, and more!

Filthy Raine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 59:50


Connect with the Podcast: @FilthyRaine Connect with Gafiltha: @Gafiltha Connect with Raine: @RaineShadow Ko-Fi Raine's YouTube Channel Gafiltha YouTube Etsy Shop Link (Use Code Podcast for 20% off) MakerPlace Shop Link (Use Code Podcast for 20% off)Raine's Discord bot Sources: Gaming Bulletin BoardApex LegendsLunar RebirthDead by DaylightChaos ShuffleValorantTejoHalo InfiniteOperation: Brute ForceMarvel RivalsSeason 1UpdatesMarvel Rivals UpdatesGame UpdateAnnouncementAnnouncementGTA 5 Pokémon Mod Palworld Game UpdateGames to PlayStar Wars Jedi Power BattlesThe Cabin FactoryTwo FallsStoriesCES 2025The Best OfEverythingNintendo Switch 2Tencent Ban?Zenimax Online Studios unionised 

Work Stoppage
Ep 234 - Northern Exposure

Work Stoppage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 93:38


After updates on striking hotel workers, new UAW academic organizing, city workers in Philly and avian flu in dairy workers, we dive into our main stories. Michigan nurses won a massive union election this week as nearly 10,000 voted to join the Teamsters. The Canadian government stepped in on the side of the shipping companies this week and forced workers on both coasts into binding arbitration. Meanwhile, 55,000 striking Canada Post workers are challenging Prime Minister Trudeau to try it with them. We also check in on the strikes by teachers in Massachusetts and the repression they are facing from the state government. Zenimax workers held a one day strike this week to protest their employers' continued intransigence. Finally, delivery workers at Bimbo Bakeries in Washington State recently voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike after over a decade since their last cost of living raise. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee More info on the show at http://workstoppagepod.com/

Entre Deux Parties
Half-Life 2, Xbox et Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - Entre Deux Parties #34

Entre Deux Parties

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 93:47


Dans cet épisode, on parle des 20 ans du jeu Half-Life 2, des ambitions de Microsoft au niveau des acquisitions futures et de sa potentielle console portable, ainsi que des employés de Zenimax qui tombent en grève. Je vous partage aussi mes impressions du jeu The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, le dernier opus de la série légendaire qui nous mets enfin dans le rôle de la princesse titulaire! Puis, en questions, je vous donne mon opinion sur les Game Awards, sur les jeux que j'aimerais terminer cette année et avant ma mort, puis je vous donne même mes trucs de poulet frit! Tout ça et bien plus dans un épisode bien chargé!Diffusion originale: le 18 novembre 2024.*Pour nous supporter, suivez-nous et laissez une note positive - C'est gratuit et le meilleur encouragement!*Écoutez nous en direct au https://www.twitch.tv/elgemusio*Pour suivre tous mes projets et m'encourager, visitez le https://fredgemus.com/*Rejoignez notre communauté Le HUB sur Discord: https://discord.gg/qPDEaYqzXt*Musique par Rubis Desrenards. Disponible en écoute via Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/rubisdesrenards*Vous aimez Rubis Desrenards? Découvrez Rudy Berhnard: linktr.ee/rudyberhnard

Ferret64
LEGO Horizon Adventures, Death Note: Killer Within, This Is An Xbox Campaign, Nintendo World Update, + More

Ferret64

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 111:28


Hello and welcome to another episode of Ferret64 with your host, YemmytheFerret! This episode covers video game news and occurrences between 11-11 and 11-17-24 including: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Death Note: Killer Within, Galaxy Burger, inFAMOUS Second Son, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Shrek Treasure Hunt, This is An Xbox Ad Campaign, ZeniMax on Strike + Xbox Response, Nintendo World Donkey Kong Expansion Direct, The Game Awards update what is Eligible for awards, Splinter Cell Movie Cancelled, Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy Remastered Big Update, PSVR PS5 Adaptor Update, NieR: Automata joins Stellar Blade, Topgolf Sonic Game, Anton Blast Physical News, Secret Level, Ghostface in MK1, Rising Heat Astro Bot Speedrun Level, Songs of Silence, and more! Thanks for listening on all platforms! Song in the intro and outro Night Shade - Adhesive Wombat. Timestamps - 00:00 Intro 01:34 LEGO Horizon Adventures 20:24 Deathnote Killer Within 30:46 Galaxy Burger 38:54 infamous Second Son, Injustice, Shrek Treasure Hunt 48:24 'This is an Xbox' Ad 55:56 ZeniMax Strike + Xbox Response 59:09 Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country Opening 1:02:30 The Game Awards Eligible Games Update 1:11:27 Splinter Cell Movie Cancelled 1:14:09 Macaulay Culkin Cast in Fallout Season 2 1:15:28 GTA Trilogy Major Update 1:18:24 PSVR PS5 Adaptor Last Chance 1:21:18 End of Year Server Closures 1:23:02 Coming Soon 1:06:54 Closing Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/yemmytheferret Twitter: https://twitter.com/YemmyTheFerret Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/b9NaNgp

Aftermath Hours
One Year Down, One Million More To Go

Aftermath Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 117:06


This week, Nathan, Luke, and Chris are, despite the state of the world, in a celebratory mood, because Aftermath just turned one! When we launched this site a year ago, we had no idea how it'd go – we thought it'd either crash and burn or succeed beyond our wildest dreams, neither of which have happened – but we're exceedingly pleased with where we've ended up. We discuss lessons we've learned and our favorite moments from the past year, as well as some news – specifically, our own feature about how freelancers are propping up games journalism (and getting paid dogshit for it) and Zenimax workers' recent strike against Microsoft's restrictive return-to-office policies. Finally, to sate noted beacon of positivity Luke Plunkett, we talk about some games we've been playing recently and, for the most part, enjoying.   Credits - Hosts: Nathan Grayson, Luke Plunkett, and Chris Person - Subscribe to Aftermath!   About The Show Aftermath Hours is the flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that's too many people for a podcast – break down video game news, Remember Some Games, and learn about Chris' frankly incredible number of special interests. Sometimes we even bring on guests from both inside and outside the video game industry! I don't know what else to tell you; it's a great time. Simply by reading this description, you're already wasting time that you could be spending listening to the show. Head to aftermath.site for more info.

Jimquisition
Podquisition 509: Respect the Glass

Jimquisition

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 59:14


Don't you dare question it. Games we played this week include: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (07:30) Void's Vigil (24:25) Balatro (31:15) --- News things talked about in this episode: ███████'█ Techbase delisted for being political and in defiance of a Zenimax employee (32:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/bethesda-pulls-thatchers-techbase-doom-mod-again-says-maker-now-deliberately-disobeying-a-zenimax-employee Pokémon Unite getting shut down in Belgium and the Netherlands over loot box laws (43:45) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/pokemon-unite-shutting-down-in-belgium-and-netherlands-next-year Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 gets price hike after announcement of remaster (45:50) https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/26/24255343/sony-horizon-zero-dawn-remaster-price-double-psn California passes law requiring digital platforms to disclose customers don't own what they're buying (50:30) https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/26/24254922/california-digital-purchase-disclosure-law-ab-2426 --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Tech Won't Save Us
Unionizing the Video Game Industry w/ Taylor Welling & Kathryn Friesen

Tech Won't Save Us

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 56:22


Paris Marx is joined by Taylor Welling and Kathryn Friesen to discuss how they formed wall-to-wall unions in the video game industry and their thoughts on broader challenges like layoffs and corporate consolidation.Taylor Welling is a producer and union member at OneBGS and Kathryn Friesen is quest designer and member of the World of Warcraft GameMakers Guild.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.Also mentioned in this episode:OneBGS and the World of Warcraft GameMakers Guild each won their union votes in July 2024.More video game workers have already been laid off in 2024 than did in all of 2023.Microsoft and the Communication Workers of America signed a labor neutrality agreement in 2022, to take effect 60 days after its acquisition of Activision Blizzard closed. In May, that agreement was extended to ZeniMax Studios.Microsoft laid off 1,900 gaming workers in January and closed four internal studios in May.Blizzard provides swords, shields, and helmets to employees celebrating 5, 10, and 20 years at the company.The ZeniMax Workers Union struck an agreement with their employer on the use of AI.Nicole Carpenter at Polygon put together a list of video game unions and an explainer on the rise of video game unions.Communication Workers of America has more information on unionizing as part of their CODE-CWA campaign.Support the show

Project ETO
Why we Need to Save Gaming?

Project ETO

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 17:15


Hey Strangers, #gaming #videogames #tangogameworks Tango Gameworks will live on, as Microsoft has reached an agreement with publisher Krafton to maintain the studio. Krafton Inc, known for games like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has fully acquired Tango Gameworks from Xbox, as well as the the rights to recent action hit Hi-Fi Rush. Microsoft announced that it would close Tango Gameworks earlier this year, as part of a round of layoffs that saw a few other Xbox game studios closed. Tango was known for games like the aforementioned high-octane rhythm-brawler Hi-Fi Rush, as well as survival horror franchise The Evil Within. Tango was initially established in 2010 by Shinji Mikami of Resident Evil fame, with the studio coming across to Microsoft as part of the ZeniMax acquisition. ======================================= My other podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpvBEElSl1dD72Y5gtepkw ************************************************** Something Strange https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRjVc2TZqN4&t=4s ************************************************** article links: https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/former-xbox-studio-tango-gameworks-and-hi-fi-rush-has-been-acquired-by-pubgs-krafton-inc-saving-it-from-closure https://kotaku.com/release-date-delay-avowed-jurassic-park-terminator-1851621171 ====================================== Today is for push-ups and Programming and I am all done doing push-ups Discord https://discord.gg/MYvNgYYFxq TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@strangestcoder Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/CodingWithStrangers Twitter https://twitter.com/strangestcoder merch Support CodingWithStrangers IRL by purchasing some merch. All merch purchases include an alert: https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/merch Github Follow my works of chaos https://github.com/codingwithstrangers Tips https://streamlabs.com/codingwithstrangers/tip Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheStrangers Webull https://act.webull.com/vi/c8V9LvpDDs6J/uyq/inviteUs/ Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9xwdRW2D7RYwlp6pRGOvQ/join Timeline 00:00 intro 00:24 What Talking We Talking About 02:57 Article 09:05 Games that didn't make it 16:00 My Thoughts 16:20 outro anything else? Take Care --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coding-with-strangers/message

Starfield With Normal People
What Could The New Starborn Trademark Mean?

Starfield With Normal People

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 64:41


Michael and Duane talk about rare POIs, some favorite mods, and this mysterious tradmark Zenimax has filed for Starborn, and whether it is a hint at a future DLC! Watch all our videos ad-free and early by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/NormalPeopleGaming Chat with us and other fans in our discord: https://discord.gg/3AX5nfqutd

GameFeature
The Elder Scrolls Online - Gold Road Test

GameFeature

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 13:00


Das Jahr ist wieder rum, pünktlich zur Sommerzeit beschert uns Zenimax eine neue Erweiterung zu The Elder Scrolls Online. Gold Road knüpft storytechnisch an Necrom an. Wieder einmal ist es eine Deadra-Fürstin, welche wir verfolgen, die vergessene Ithelia floh aus ihrer Gefangenschaft und es ist an uns herauszufinden, wer genau sie ist und was sie noch für Geheimnisse mit sich bringt. Als Location bekommen wir diesmal die Westauen, welche aus Oblivion bekannt sind und sehr waldlich grün aussehen. Wieder einmal haben wir eine interessante Story und ein schönes neues Gebiet. Ansonsten bekommen wir noch ein neues Gameplay-Feature, die Schriftlehren. Damit kann der Spieler einzigartige Skills sammeln und anpassen. Es handelt sich hier wie jedes Jahr um ein solides Addon, bei dem aber niemand wirklich Innovationen erwarten kann, Spieler werden es sich anschaffen, neue Spieler wird es nicht gewinnen.

Podcasty Retro Nation
Retro noty 102: The Elder Scrolls Online

Podcasty Retro Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 24:46


The Elder Scrolls Online slaví deset let od vydání a navíc po roce přichází s novým velkým rozšířením Gold Road. Ideální chvíle ponořit se hlouběji do soundtracku této onlinovky, protože za ty roky nabobtnal do obřích rozměrů a v mnoha bodech odkazuje k hudbě starých The Elder Scrolls her.  Celé to obří kvantum hudby má na svědomí Brad Derrick, zvukový ředitel vývojářské společnosti Zenimax. Během let o své práci rozdal slušnou řádku rozhovorů, v nichž prozradil i několik zajímavých detailů, které v Retro notách ještě nezazněly. Pojďte se s námi ve stodruhém dílu podcastu ponořit do Tamrielu, kouzelného světa The Elder Scrolls. Podívejte se na ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.retronation.cz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ na skvělé výlety do herního retra!

The 8-bit Adventures Podcast
301: Pixelborn Support is Ending

The 8-bit Adventures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 24:14


The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week.NEWS ITEMSDestiny 2. Polygon reports that Dungeons & Dragons is having another unlikely crossover event - this time with Destiny 2, in the form of D&D-inspired armors and ships.God of War: Ragnarok. Gamesradar reports that the title will require an active PSN account to play on Steam.LEGO. Nintendo unveiled a Legend of Zelda LEGO set featuring the Deku Tree in two forms - Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom. The set costs $300 and is over 2000 pieces.Pixelborn. The unofficial F2P Lorcana software will be discontinued as of June 16th, due to a C&D from Disney.ZeniMax. GamesIndustry.biz reports that workers at ZeniMax Studios are now legally covered under Microsoft's labor neutrality agreement with the Communications Workers of America.LINKSWebsite: https://8-bitadventures.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventuresMerch: https://8-bitadventures.com/shopJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bobby Blackwolf Show
891 - 05/12/24 Bobby Blackwolf Show - Microsoft Closes Studios Making Hit Games, Says It Needs More Hit Games

The Bobby Blackwolf Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 60:03


The requirement for Helldivers 2 requiring PC players to link a PlayStation Network account has been reversed - for now. The 2024 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees have been announced! Microsoft closes four studios from the Bethesda/ZeniMax side of the house, including ones that released smaller scale award winning games. They say this is because they can't actually afford to run all of the studios it bought. Xbox says that they need more smaller scale award winning games coming out of their studios. There is a new John Wick pinball machine coming out - look for it in a local barcade (if you have any) in the next few months! Then we talk to Rob about the fact that it's my birthday and how I want to retire the running joke of me being only 29 years old.

RELOADING - Atualize-se, gamer!
Reloading #459 – Xbox fecha quatro estúdios da Bethesda

RELOADING - Atualize-se, gamer!

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 107:54


Nesse episódio, Bruno Carvalho, Edu Aurrai, Felipe Mesquita e Rodrigo Cunha falam sobre a decisão da divisão Xbox de fechar 4 dos estúdios adquiridos durante a compra da Zenimax, dentre eles Tango Gameworks (Evil Within, Hi-Fi Rush) e Arkane Austin (Redfall); como a Sony Playstation conseguiu estragar a recepção positiva que o público teve de Helldivers II , alterando as regras de obrigatoriedade da PSN na versão de PC do jogo após o lançamento; o sucesso do Nintendo Switch que "ameaça" os números de Nintendo DS e Playstation 2; e muito mais. Duração: 108 min Comentados: Tweet do Dinga Bakaba da Arkane Lyon Vídeos: Mortal Kombat 1 – Official Homelander First Look - YouTube Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition — Announcement Trailer — Nintendo Switch (youtube.com) Sonic Rumble - Announce Trailer (youtube.com)

O X do Controle
XdC News #23 - Xbox é cemitério de estúdios, especificações do Switch 2 e a nova voz do XdC

O X do Controle

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 84:12


Neste episódio de O X do Controle News, Guilherme Dias e PH Lutti Lippe (e grande elenco™) trazem as principais notícias do mundo dos games da semana. Em pauta: Xbox faz seu corte mais dolorido, Sony faz Helldivers 2 de PC ser excluído de centenas de países,o sucessor do Switch é oficializado pela Nintedo, suas especificações são vazadas e o PH tem a data de lançamento. Além disso, apresentamos a nova voz do X do Controle! ORGANIZAÇÕES PARA AJUDAR O RIO GRANDE DO SUL - CUFA (Central Única das Favelas) - GRAD (Grupo de respostas a animais em desastres) - Correios: Alimentos de cesta básica, material de higiene pessoal, material de limpeza seco, roupas de cama e banho e ração para pet (agências da Bahia, DF, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina e São Paulo) - Meu Lar de Volta MARCAÇÕES DE TEMPO (00:00 - Abertura com revelação: a nova voz do XdC (06:16) - Sucessor do Switch: Nintendo oficializa e temos data de lançamento (12:42) - Vazam specs do Switch 2 (RAM, armazenamento e microfones) (16:36) - Último ano do Switch revela números chocantes (29:37) - Microsoft fecha estúdios da Zenimax (52:35) - Sony suja reputação de Helldivers 2  (57:07) - Rapidinhas (1:02:02) - PH evangeliza (1:11:00) - O RS precisa de ajuda (1:18:47) - Temos mais uma grande novidade (1:21:47) - Encerramento Apoie O X do Controle Contato: ⁠contato@xdocontrole.com⁠ Siga o @xdocontrole nas outras redes

Windows Weekly (MP3)
WW 866: Squishmallows With Guns - FY24 Q2 earnings, Teams worldwide outage, 1st-run experience redesign

Windows Weekly (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 132:32


Microsoft announced Tuesday that it earned a net income of $21.9 billion on revenues of $62 billion in the quarter ending December 31, 2023. Those figures are up 33 percent and 18 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Intelligent Cloud: Azure, AI Microsoft's biggest business unit delivered $25.9 billion in revenue, up 20 percent YOY and driven primarily by its Azure cloud platform Azure revenues were up 30 percent in the quarter, 6 points of which Microsoft attributed to "AI services" Productivity and Business Processes: Microsoft 365 $19.2 billion in revenues, with growth of 13 percent YOY Office Commercial revenues were up 15 percent More Personal Computing: Xbox, Windows Revenues of $16.9 billion, up 19 percent YOY Gaming revenues surged 49 percent (44 points from Activision Blizzard) Xbox hardware revenues inched up by 3 percent Windows revenues from PC makers grew 11 percent in the quarter Windows Canary: Voice Clarity comes to more PCs, and Microsoft previews new/old Windows Setup first-run experience Dev: Minor bug fixes only Beta: Snap Layout suggestions, new settings in Widgets, and you can now revert to stable (!!) Microsoft 365 Teams goes down for the count AI Microsoft adds deepfake guardrails to Designer AI. So, this wasn't there before now? FTC is investigating Microsoft/OpenAI and other Big Tech AI partnerships Xbox Microsoft can finally bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the iPhone (and Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone in the EU) 1900 layoffs at Activision Blizzard, Zenimax, and Xbox Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to passkeys App pick of the week: Insync RunAs Radio this week: Software Licensing with Mary Jo Foley Brown liquor pick of the week: Dailuaine 16 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

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Windows Weekly 866: Squishmallows With Guns

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 132:32


Microsoft announced Tuesday that it earned a net income of $21.9 billion on revenues of $62 billion in the quarter ending December 31, 2023. Those figures are up 33 percent and 18 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Intelligent Cloud: Azure, AI Microsoft's biggest business unit delivered $25.9 billion in revenue, up 20 percent YOY and driven primarily by its Azure cloud platform Azure revenues were up 30 percent in the quarter, 6 points of which Microsoft attributed to "AI services" Productivity and Business Processes: Microsoft 365 $19.2 billion in revenues, with growth of 13 percent YOY Office Commercial revenues were up 15 percent More Personal Computing: Xbox, Windows Revenues of $16.9 billion, up 19 percent YOY Gaming revenues surged 49 percent (44 points from Activision Blizzard) Xbox hardware revenues inched up by 3 percent Windows revenues from PC makers grew 11 percent in the quarter Windows Canary: Voice Clarity comes to more PCs, and Microsoft previews new/old Windows Setup first-run experience Dev: Minor bug fixes only Beta: Snap Layout suggestions, new settings in Widgets, and you can now revert to stable (!!) Microsoft 365 Teams goes down for the count AI Microsoft adds deepfake guardrails to Designer AI. So, this wasn't there before now? FTC is investigating Microsoft/OpenAI and other Big Tech AI partnerships Xbox Microsoft can finally bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the iPhone (and Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone in the EU) 1900 layoffs at Activision Blizzard, Zenimax, and Xbox Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to passkeys App pick of the week: Insync RunAs Radio this week: Software Licensing with Mary Jo Foley Brown liquor pick of the week: Dailuaine 16 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Radio Leo (Audio)
Windows Weekly 866: Squishmallows With Guns

Radio Leo (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 132:32


Microsoft announced Tuesday that it earned a net income of $21.9 billion on revenues of $62 billion in the quarter ending December 31, 2023. Those figures are up 33 percent and 18 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Intelligent Cloud: Azure, AI Microsoft's biggest business unit delivered $25.9 billion in revenue, up 20 percent YOY and driven primarily by its Azure cloud platform Azure revenues were up 30 percent in the quarter, 6 points of which Microsoft attributed to "AI services" Productivity and Business Processes: Microsoft 365 $19.2 billion in revenues, with growth of 13 percent YOY Office Commercial revenues were up 15 percent More Personal Computing: Xbox, Windows Revenues of $16.9 billion, up 19 percent YOY Gaming revenues surged 49 percent (44 points from Activision Blizzard) Xbox hardware revenues inched up by 3 percent Windows revenues from PC makers grew 11 percent in the quarter Windows Canary: Voice Clarity comes to more PCs, and Microsoft previews new/old Windows Setup first-run experience Dev: Minor bug fixes only Beta: Snap Layout suggestions, new settings in Widgets, and you can now revert to stable (!!) Microsoft 365 Teams goes down for the count AI Microsoft adds deepfake guardrails to Designer AI. So, this wasn't there before now? FTC is investigating Microsoft/OpenAI and other Big Tech AI partnerships Xbox Microsoft can finally bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the iPhone (and Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone in the EU) 1900 layoffs at Activision Blizzard, Zenimax, and Xbox Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to passkeys App pick of the week: Insync RunAs Radio this week: Software Licensing with Mary Jo Foley Brown liquor pick of the week: Dailuaine 16 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Windows Weekly (Video HI)
WW 866: Squishmallows With Guns - FY24 Q2 earnings, Teams worldwide outage, 1st-run experience redesign

Windows Weekly (Video HI)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024


Microsoft announced Tuesday that it earned a net income of $21.9 billion on revenues of $62 billion in the quarter ending December 31, 2023. Those figures are up 33 percent and 18 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Intelligent Cloud: Azure, AI Microsoft's biggest business unit delivered $25.9 billion in revenue, up 20 percent YOY and driven primarily by its Azure cloud platform Azure revenues were up 30 percent in the quarter, 6 points of which Microsoft attributed to "AI services" Productivity and Business Processes: Microsoft 365 $19.2 billion in revenues, with growth of 13 percent YOY Office Commercial revenues were up 15 percent More Personal Computing: Xbox, Windows Revenues of $16.9 billion, up 19 percent YOY Gaming revenues surged 49 percent (44 points from Activision Blizzard) Xbox hardware revenues inched up by 3 percent Windows revenues from PC makers grew 11 percent in the quarter Windows Canary: Voice Clarity comes to more PCs, and Microsoft previews new/old Windows Setup first-run experience Dev: Minor bug fixes only Beta: Snap Layout suggestions, new settings in Widgets, and you can now revert to stable (!!) Microsoft 365 Teams goes down for the count AI Microsoft adds deepfake guardrails to Designer AI. So, this wasn't there before now? FTC is investigating Microsoft/OpenAI and other Big Tech AI partnerships Xbox Microsoft can finally bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the iPhone (and Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone in the EU) 1900 layoffs at Activision Blizzard, Zenimax, and Xbox Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to passkeys App pick of the week: Insync RunAs Radio this week: Software Licensing with Mary Jo Foley Brown liquor pick of the week: Dailuaine 16 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

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Windows Weekly 866: Squishmallows With Guns

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 132:32


Microsoft announced Tuesday that it earned a net income of $21.9 billion on revenues of $62 billion in the quarter ending December 31, 2023. Those figures are up 33 percent and 18 percent, respectively, year-over-year (YOY) Intelligent Cloud: Azure, AI Microsoft's biggest business unit delivered $25.9 billion in revenue, up 20 percent YOY and driven primarily by its Azure cloud platform Azure revenues were up 30 percent in the quarter, 6 points of which Microsoft attributed to "AI services" Productivity and Business Processes: Microsoft 365 $19.2 billion in revenues, with growth of 13 percent YOY Office Commercial revenues were up 15 percent More Personal Computing: Xbox, Windows Revenues of $16.9 billion, up 19 percent YOY Gaming revenues surged 49 percent (44 points from Activision Blizzard) Xbox hardware revenues inched up by 3 percent Windows revenues from PC makers grew 11 percent in the quarter Windows Canary: Voice Clarity comes to more PCs, and Microsoft previews new/old Windows Setup first-run experience Dev: Minor bug fixes only Beta: Snap Layout suggestions, new settings in Widgets, and you can now revert to stable (!!) Microsoft 365 Teams goes down for the count AI Microsoft adds deepfake guardrails to Designer AI. So, this wasn't there before now? FTC is investigating Microsoft/OpenAI and other Big Tech AI partnerships Xbox Microsoft can finally bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the iPhone (and Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone in the EU) 1900 layoffs at Activision Blizzard, Zenimax, and Xbox Tips and Picks Tip of the week: Upgrade to passkeys App pick of the week: Insync RunAs Radio this week: Software Licensing with Mary Jo Foley Brown liquor pick of the week: Dailuaine 16 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsor: GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT

Nick's Nerd News
Episode 298: Here it is, your moment of Ken!

Nick's Nerd News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 92:38


Well the Oscars just went out and proved the Barbie movie right, are we surprised, yes, should we be? No... Also, Jon Stewart returns to the daily show, and honestly that's what America needs right now, please let him be unhinged Comedy Central, please. Plus Palworld has quite literally taken over the gaming world, who knew "Pokémon with guns" would be this successful.

My Forex journey from the bottom to the top to be a profitable consistent trader
1# Microsoft set to lay off 1,900 gaming division employees

My Forex journey from the bottom to the top to be a profitable consistent trader

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 7:46


Happy new year! Lets begin new season with a new topic Microsoft.According to a report from The Verge, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is laying off 1,900 workers at Activision Blizzard and Xbox Has week.A memo from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, seen by the publication, says the layoffs will primarily be at Activision Blizzard. However, there will also be some Xbox and ZeniMax employees impacted.The cuts represent around 8% of the overall Microsoft Gaming division.Your support is appreciated! https://www.buzzsprout.com/892009/supporters/newhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/j2oforexyoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHKVHPpjTRD3WbETbar-0QgSupport the show

Tales of Tamriel | An Elder Scrolls Online Podcast
Clues from Zenimax! 2024 Chapter Speculations & Predictions | Tales of Tamriel

Tales of Tamriel | An Elder Scrolls Online Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 74:12


Episode 357 - Arkhaniir(for real) and Lotus come together to speculate about what all the clues they have gotten means, from the letter to the stained glass dial and the symbols on it, they share their predictions about where we are going next in Elder Scrolls Online! An action-packed show full of game news, tales, opinions, and listener emails for The Elder Scrolls! And remember, if you'd like to send in your own letter to the show email us directly at TalesofTamrielPodcast@gmail.com! If you wish to support Tales of Tamriel, consider supporting us over at our Patreon Page, Patreon.com/UESP! You can also support us by leaving us a review on iTunes, or by telling a friend about us! We hope you enjoyed this episode of Tales of Tamriel and be sure to come back next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimquisition
Podquisition 468: Accident Prone Planning

Jimquisition

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 67:56


Back to the drawing board. Games we played this week include: Vampire Survivors (18:35) Grand Theft Auto V (26:40) Thirsty Suitors (33:55) Persona 5 Tactica (39:25) --- News things talked about in this episode: E3 officially pronounced dead after years on life support (41:15) https://kotaku.com/is-e3-dead-2023-canceled-esa-1851092261 Zelda producer thinks older style Zelda games are worthless garbage now (49:10) https://www.ign.com/articles/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-interview-nintendo-eiji-aonuma-hidemaro-fujibayashi The Day Before imploded a few days after (53:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/the-day-before-publisher-apologises-for-game-as-steam-refunds-open Union workers at Zenimax get historic win over use of AI (1:02:30) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/zenimax-union-strike-tentative-agreement-over-ai-usage-in-workplace --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter/Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at mercenarycreative.com. Photo Credit: Tony Knox

Windows Weekly (MP3)
WW 851: Between 2 Ferns - Activision Blizzard acquired, Windows 11 active devices, Jibarito

Windows Weekly (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 150:45


In this episode of Windows Weekly, Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the questionable success of Windows 11 adoption, new Windows Insider program builds, and updates on AI integration in Microsoft/Google products. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard This came in the wake of the UK CMA accepting the Microsoft concessions The FTC is still being a sore loser despite facts and logic No AB titles on Game Pass until 2024, Phil Spencer says Bethesda's Pete Hines is leaving the company Windows 11 Microsoft leak reveals that there are 400 million PCs running Windows 11 This tells us a few things. That there are 1 billion PCs still running Windows 10 What did Windows 10 adoption look like at 2 years? What different factors impact both adoption rates? What will happen when Microsoft retires Windows 10 in two years? Why was Microsoft so transparent about Windows 10 adoption and so non-transparent about Windows 11 adoption? New Beta build landed last Friday with some more interesting news for Europe Back on October 12, a new Release Preview channel build arrived with a quiet change we never noticed or discussed. There is a new System Components section in Settings > System New Dev build today: Copilot support for multimon, more File Explorer relability fixes New Canary build today: Mail and Calendar no longer installed on clean install, Bluetooth LE support for hearing aids, new location functionality It's official: Windows 7/8 keys can no longer activate Windows 11 There are THREE new Dave Cutler interviews on YouTube! Microsoft Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes AI Google releases new smartphones and all the mainstream press can talk about is faux nonsense worries about photo editing altering reality. Let's be more sophisticated here, please Microsoft Edge 118 adds an AI-powered Find on Page feature Google will also indemnify users for AI Google Search Generative Experience can now generate images Xbox More Game Pass titles for October Microsoft announces new accessibility features for Xbox Xbox Series S starter bundle is just Xbox Series S + 3 mos of Game Pass Tips & Picks App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser App pick of the week: AllDup RunAs Radio this week: Large Language Models for IT Pros with Seth Juarez Brown liquor pick of the week: Quinta do Portal 20 year Tawny Port Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT Miro.com/podcast

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Windows Weekly 851: Between 2 Ferns

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 150:45


In this episode of Windows Weekly, Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the questionable success of Windows 11 adoption, new Windows Insider program builds, and updates on AI integration in Microsoft/Google products. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard This came in the wake of the UK CMA accepting the Microsoft concessions The FTC is still being a sore loser despite facts and logic No AB titles on Game Pass until 2024, Phil Spencer says Bethesda's Pete Hines is leaving the company Windows 11 Microsoft leak reveals that there are 400 million PCs running Windows 11 This tells us a few things. That there are 1 billion PCs still running Windows 10 What did Windows 10 adoption look like at 2 years? What different factors impact both adoption rates? What will happen when Microsoft retires Windows 10 in two years? Why was Microsoft so transparent about Windows 10 adoption and so non-transparent about Windows 11 adoption? New Beta build landed last Friday with some more interesting news for Europe Back on October 12, a new Release Preview channel build arrived with a quiet change we never noticed or discussed. There is a new System Components section in Settings > System New Dev build today: Copilot support for multimon, more File Explorer relability fixes New Canary build today: Mail and Calendar no longer installed on clean install, Bluetooth LE support for hearing aids, new location functionality It's official: Windows 7/8 keys can no longer activate Windows 11 There are THREE new Dave Cutler interviews on YouTube! Microsoft Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes AI Google releases new smartphones and all the mainstream press can talk about is faux nonsense worries about photo editing altering reality. Let's be more sophisticated here, please Microsoft Edge 118 adds an AI-powered Find on Page feature Google will also indemnify users for AI Google Search Generative Experience can now generate images Xbox More Game Pass titles for October Microsoft announces new accessibility features for Xbox Xbox Series S starter bundle is just Xbox Series S + 3 mos of Game Pass Tips & Picks App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser App pick of the week: AllDup RunAs Radio this week: Large Language Models for IT Pros with Seth Juarez Brown liquor pick of the week: Quinta do Portal 20 year Tawny Port Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT Miro.com/podcast

Radio Leo (Audio)
Windows Weekly 851: Between 2 Ferns

Radio Leo (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 150:45


In this episode of Windows Weekly, Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the questionable success of Windows 11 adoption, new Windows Insider program builds, and updates on AI integration in Microsoft/Google products. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard This came in the wake of the UK CMA accepting the Microsoft concessions The FTC is still being a sore loser despite facts and logic No AB titles on Game Pass until 2024, Phil Spencer says Bethesda's Pete Hines is leaving the company Windows 11 Microsoft leak reveals that there are 400 million PCs running Windows 11 This tells us a few things. That there are 1 billion PCs still running Windows 10 What did Windows 10 adoption look like at 2 years? What different factors impact both adoption rates? What will happen when Microsoft retires Windows 10 in two years? Why was Microsoft so transparent about Windows 10 adoption and so non-transparent about Windows 11 adoption? New Beta build landed last Friday with some more interesting news for Europe Back on October 12, a new Release Preview channel build arrived with a quiet change we never noticed or discussed. There is a new System Components section in Settings > System New Dev build today: Copilot support for multimon, more File Explorer relability fixes New Canary build today: Mail and Calendar no longer installed on clean install, Bluetooth LE support for hearing aids, new location functionality It's official: Windows 7/8 keys can no longer activate Windows 11 There are THREE new Dave Cutler interviews on YouTube! Microsoft Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes AI Google releases new smartphones and all the mainstream press can talk about is faux nonsense worries about photo editing altering reality. Let's be more sophisticated here, please Microsoft Edge 118 adds an AI-powered Find on Page feature Google will also indemnify users for AI Google Search Generative Experience can now generate images Xbox More Game Pass titles for October Microsoft announces new accessibility features for Xbox Xbox Series S starter bundle is just Xbox Series S + 3 mos of Game Pass Tips & Picks App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser App pick of the week: AllDup RunAs Radio this week: Large Language Models for IT Pros with Seth Juarez Brown liquor pick of the week: Quinta do Portal 20 year Tawny Port Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT Miro.com/podcast

Windows Weekly (Video HI)
WW 851: Between 2 Ferns - Activision Blizzard acquired, Windows 11 active devices, Jibarito

Windows Weekly (Video HI)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023


In this episode of Windows Weekly, Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the questionable success of Windows 11 adoption, new Windows Insider program builds, and updates on AI integration in Microsoft/Google products. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard This came in the wake of the UK CMA accepting the Microsoft concessions The FTC is still being a sore loser despite facts and logic No AB titles on Game Pass until 2024, Phil Spencer says Bethesda's Pete Hines is leaving the company Windows 11 Microsoft leak reveals that there are 400 million PCs running Windows 11 This tells us a few things. That there are 1 billion PCs still running Windows 10 What did Windows 10 adoption look like at 2 years? What different factors impact both adoption rates? What will happen when Microsoft retires Windows 10 in two years? Why was Microsoft so transparent about Windows 10 adoption and so non-transparent about Windows 11 adoption? New Beta build landed last Friday with some more interesting news for Europe Back on October 12, a new Release Preview channel build arrived with a quiet change we never noticed or discussed. There is a new System Components section in Settings > System New Dev build today: Copilot support for multimon, more File Explorer relability fixes New Canary build today: Mail and Calendar no longer installed on clean install, Bluetooth LE support for hearing aids, new location functionality It's official: Windows 7/8 keys can no longer activate Windows 11 There are THREE new Dave Cutler interviews on YouTube! Microsoft Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes AI Google releases new smartphones and all the mainstream press can talk about is faux nonsense worries about photo editing altering reality. Let's be more sophisticated here, please Microsoft Edge 118 adds an AI-powered Find on Page feature Google will also indemnify users for AI Google Search Generative Experience can now generate images Xbox More Game Pass titles for October Microsoft announces new accessibility features for Xbox Xbox Series S starter bundle is just Xbox Series S + 3 mos of Game Pass Tips & Picks App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser App pick of the week: AllDup RunAs Radio this week: Large Language Models for IT Pros with Seth Juarez Brown liquor pick of the week: Quinta do Portal 20 year Tawny Port Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT Miro.com/podcast

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)
Windows Weekly 851: Between 2 Ferns

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 150:45


In this episode of Windows Weekly, Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss the successful acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the questionable success of Windows 11 adoption, new Windows Insider program builds, and updates on AI integration in Microsoft/Google products. Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard This came in the wake of the UK CMA accepting the Microsoft concessions The FTC is still being a sore loser despite facts and logic No AB titles on Game Pass until 2024, Phil Spencer says Bethesda's Pete Hines is leaving the company Windows 11 Microsoft leak reveals that there are 400 million PCs running Windows 11 This tells us a few things. That there are 1 billion PCs still running Windows 10 What did Windows 10 adoption look like at 2 years? What different factors impact both adoption rates? What will happen when Microsoft retires Windows 10 in two years? Why was Microsoft so transparent about Windows 10 adoption and so non-transparent about Windows 11 adoption? New Beta build landed last Friday with some more interesting news for Europe Back on October 12, a new Release Preview channel build arrived with a quiet change we never noticed or discussed. There is a new System Components section in Settings > System New Dev build today: Copilot support for multimon, more File Explorer relability fixes New Canary build today: Mail and Calendar no longer installed on clean install, Bluetooth LE support for hearing aids, new location functionality It's official: Windows 7/8 keys can no longer activate Windows 11 There are THREE new Dave Cutler interviews on YouTube! Microsoft Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes AI Google releases new smartphones and all the mainstream press can talk about is faux nonsense worries about photo editing altering reality. Let's be more sophisticated here, please Microsoft Edge 118 adds an AI-powered Find on Page feature Google will also indemnify users for AI Google Search Generative Experience can now generate images Xbox More Game Pass titles for October Microsoft announces new accessibility features for Xbox Xbox Series S starter bundle is just Xbox Series S + 3 mos of Game Pass Tips & Picks App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser App pick of the week: AllDup RunAs Radio this week: Large Language Models for IT Pros with Seth Juarez Brown liquor pick of the week: Quinta do Portal 20 year Tawny Port Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Sponsors: wix.com/studio?utm_campaign=pa_podcast_studio_10/23_TWiT%5Esponsors_cta canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT Miro.com/podcast

Minimum Competence
Mon 10/16 - Bankruptcy Judge Resigns, CA Bill to Regulate Crypto, Menendez Indicted, More Shushing of Trump and Microsoft Acquires Activision

Minimum Competence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 13:56


On this day in legal history in 1946 the Nuremberg executions were carried out, following the trials of ten high level officials of the Third Reich.On October 16, 1946, a somber chapter in the aftermath of World War II closed with the Nuremberg executions. Ten prominent members of the Nazi regime were hanged, marking the end of the historic Nuremberg trials that sought justice for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide. The executed men included Hans Frank, Wilhelm Frick, Alfred Jodl, Ernst Kaltenbrunner, Wilhelm Keitel, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Alfred Rosenberg, Fritz Sauckel, Arthur Seyss-Inquart, and Julius Streicher. Hermann Göring, another top Nazi official scheduled to be executed, evaded the noose by committing suicide the night before.These executions took place in the gymnasium of Nuremberg Prison and were carried out by the United States Army. Master Sergeant John C. Woods and his assistant, military policeman Joseph Malta, were the executioners. They used the standard drop method instead of the long drop, which led to considerable controversy as some of the men did not die quickly from a broken neck, but slowly strangled to death. Reports indicated that some hangings took from 14 to 28 minutes, leading to claims of botched executions, which the Army later denied.The order of the executions began at 1:11 a.m. with von Ribbentrop and spanned just about two hours. The condemned men were allowed final statements, many of which expressed a mix of nationalistic sentiments, pleas for peace, and even denial of guilt. For instance, Ribbentrop's final words were a wish for understanding between East and West, and for peace in the world. On the other hand, Fritz Sauckel claimed his innocence and asked God to make Germany great again.Kingsbury Smith of the International News Service provided an eyewitness account, complete with photographs, that later appeared in newspapers. The initial belief was that the bodies were taken to Dachau for cremation. However, they were actually incinerated in a crematorium in Munich, and the ashes were scattered over the river Isar.The Nuremberg executions and the trials that preceded them remain landmarks in the evolution of international law and human rights. While they meted out justice to some of the perpetrators of the Holocaust and other wartime atrocities, they also ignited debates on judicial ethics and the very nature of evil. Thus, October 16 serves not just as a grim remembrance of the punishment meted out to some of history's worst criminals, but also as a milestone in the ongoing global dialogue about justice and accountability.Judge David R. Jones, a top U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Texas, has resigned amid an ethics investigation. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a formal misconduct complaint against him for not disclosing his live-in relationship with Elizabeth Freeman, an attorney at Jackson Walker LLP, a prominent bankruptcy firm. In a statement, Jones said he had become a "distraction" to the court's work and resigned to refocus attention on the court. His departure may trigger further scrutiny of the high-profile Chapter 11 cases he had overseen, including those involving Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Seadrill Ltd., and Chesapeake Energy.The misconduct complaint was lodged by Chief Judge Priscilla Richman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Freeman and Jones have lived together since 2017, and Jones approved attorney fees for Jackson Walker and even recommended Freeman for professional positions without disclosing their relationship. Richman stated there was "probable cause to believe that Judge Jones has engaged in misconduct."Jackson Walker learned of the relationship allegation in March 2021 and instructed Freeman to stop working on cases overseen by Jones. The firm claims to have acted responsibly, including conducting a full inquiry and consulting external ethics counsel. Freeman left the firm in late 2022. Jones was sworn in as a bankruptcy judge in 2011 and was instrumental in making the Southern District of Texas a popular venue for large corporate Chapter 11 cases.Jones defended his actions by stating he and Freeman were not married and that he had no economic interest in her cases. However, Richman cited instances where Jones violated the code of conduct for U.S. judges, including not recusing himself where impartiality could be questioned. The Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog also questioned a bankruptcy plan mediated by Jones involving a party represented by Freeman.As of now, it is unclear whether the federal appeals court investigation into Jones will continue post-resignation. Legal experts suggest the case could have long-term ripple effects, raising questions about what other judges or firms may have known about the relationship. Calls for larger reforms in bankruptcy practice have also been ignited, emphasizing the need for expanded disclosures and better regulation.Texas Bankruptcy Judge Resigns After His Ethics Questioned (2)Top US bankruptcy judge resigns amid ethics inquiry | ReutersCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill to regulate the state's cryptocurrency industry, which hosts nearly a quarter of all blockchain companies in North America. The legislation comes in the wake of issues like last year's collapse of the FTX exchange and aims to establish a basic regulatory framework. Newsom, who is a proponent of blockchain innovation, had previously vetoed similar legislation but suggests that the current measure may still require further refinement for clarity.The law, known as AB 39, is paired with another bill, SB 401, which targets cryptocurrency kiosks, ATM-like machines where cryptocurrencies can be bought or exchanged. Both bills were signed by the governor. AB 39 seeks to replicate New York's licensing system for cryptocurrency businesses, requiring various safety protocols, documentation, and fees. Businesses will also need to disclose if their services are insured and must maintain a customer phone line. Enforcement actions, including revoking licenses and imposing civil penalties of up to $20,000 per day, will be handled by the state Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.SB 401 imposes restrictions on crypto kiosks, capping transactions at $1,000 per day and limiting charges to a maximum of $5 or 15% of the transaction value. Documentation requirements have also been stipulated for greater accountability. Consumer advocates believe that these laws are essential for curbing fraud in the cryptocurrency sector. However, industry groups like the Crypto Council for Innovation, representing companies such as Coinbase and Gemini, have opposed both bills. They argue that the laws need more exemptions for smaller companies and more clarity around the licensing process, while also claiming that the kiosk restrictions could effectively put such businesses out of operation.Gov. Newsom Signs Crypto Licensing Bill in CaliforniaSen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted for allegedly acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, which has led to renewed scrutiny of his role in blocking reforms to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Menendez, a Democrat, had substantial influence over FARA-related legislation in his capacity as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a position he stepped down from following a previous corruption indictment. He has been identified as a significant obstacle to legislative efforts to modernize FARA, a law dating back to 1938 that requires disclosure for those acting on behalf of foreign interests.Bipartisan calls for reforming FARA have been growing, especially as the Department of Justice has increased its investigations under the law since 2016. However, comprehensive updates have failed to gain traction. Menendez had publicly blocked an expedited vote on FARA reform in 2020 and also worked behind the scenes to thwart changes to the foreign lobbying disclosure law. His indictment has now raised questions about whether his actions were motivated by a desire to cover his own activities related to Egypt.Menendez explained his 2020 decision to block a FARA package by urging a more comprehensive look at the proposed changes. A spokesperson for Sen. Charles Grassley, who backed the FARA reform, stated that Menendez has not been cooperative on FARA reform since the 2020 defeat of the proposal. Menendez, who is not charged under FARA but under a different statute pertaining to public officials, has denied any wrongdoing.The indictment against Menendez has reinvigorated discussions about the need for FARA reform. Legal experts suggest that his case could be a catalyst for legislative action, much like past scandals have precipitated changes in lobbying laws. The removal of Menendez from his committee position could also remove a significant barrier to FARA reform.The Justice Department alleges that Menendez conspired with officials who should have been registered under FARA, raising the stakes for reforms to the law, which has multiple ambiguities and outdated language. If Menendez is proven to have acted on Egypt's behalf, it could make it difficult for Congress to ignore calls for reform, especially given that Menendez had been urging the DOJ to investigate a Republican politician under FARA.Menendez Indicted as Foreign Agent After Thwarting Related BillU.S. prosecutors are expected to request a judge to restrict former President Donald Trump's public comments about a federal case that accuses him of attempting to overturn his loss in the 2020 election. The hearing is planned by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan and aims to consider Special Counsel Jack Smith's bid to prevent Trump from discussing potential witnesses and making disparaging remarks about prosecutors, court staff, and potential jurors. Smith has pointed to Trump's "inflammatory public statements," including social media attacks, arguing that they could undermine public confidence in the legal process and possibly sway jurors.Trump, who is not expected to attend the hearing, has strongly opposed this request, describing it as an attempt to limit his free speech while he is running for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The issue has become an early contentious point, approximately five months ahead of Trump's scheduled trial. The former president is charged with conspiracy to interfere in the vote counting and blocking the certification of the 2020 election, which he lost to Joe Biden.Trump has pleaded not guilty and accuses the prosecutors of interfering with his campaign. This is one of four criminal cases brought against him by federal and state prosecutors this year. Earlier this month, a New York judge issued a gag order against Trump in a civil fraud trial, prohibiting him from speaking about court staff.In a court filing, prosecutors cited comments Trump made on his Truth Social site about potential witnesses, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former top U.S. general Mark Milley. They argue that Trump's remarks are consistent with threatening behavior he exhibited after the 2020 election, which led to threats from his supporters against election officials.Trump's legal team has responded by saying there is no evidence to suggest that his social media posts have adversely affected the case. They accuse prosecutors of trying to impose broad restrictions on Trump's ability to criticize the government. Trump's lawyers argue that the proposed gag order is an attempt by the Biden administration to unlawfully silence its major political opponent.Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed to provide the investigation a degree of independence from the political leadership of the U.S. Justice Department. Prosecutors have previously refuted allegations of political interference.Prosecutors aim to persuade judge to rein in Trump comments on election case | ReutersMicrosoft has successfully completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, making franchises like Call of Duty officially part of Xbox. The deal makes Microsoft the second-largest gaming company in the world, surpassing Sony. It also greatly expands the catalog for Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service, with Activision Blizzard titles like Overwatch 2, Diablo IV, and World of Warcraft, while boosting Microsoft's presence in mobile gaming through titles like Candy Crush and Call of Duty Mobile. Microsoft has signed a 10-year agreement to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation but may make other Activision Blizzard franchises exclusive to Xbox.The acquisition expands Microsoft's gaming business by roughly 10,000 employees. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick will remain with the company through the end of 2023, reporting to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. Microsoft has agreed to union neutrality, and Activision Blizzard employees will have the opportunity to recognize a union through a simple card check process starting 60 days from now.The deal was initially announced in January 2022 after Activision Blizzard faced a drop in stock price due to major game delays and reports of sexual harassment within the company. Contrary to previous expectations that Kotick would resign after the deal, he is set to stay on and stands to make nearly $400 million from the sale via his stock holdings.Legal battles almost derailed the merger, with the Federal Trade Commission attempting to block it, resulting in a week-long trial. However, Microsoft managed to clear the regulatory hurdles, including agreeing to sell cloud gaming rights for Activision Blizzard games in the UK to Ubisoft to satisfy the UK's Competition and Markets Authority.Going forward, Microsoft faces the challenge of integrating Activision Blizzard into its existing gaming operations, a process that is expected to take years. This acquisition significantly amplifies Microsoft's gaming business, coming after its 2020 purchase of Bethesda Softworks' parent company ZeniMax, and sets the stage for future industry consolidation.Microsoft Finally Closes Massive Activision Blizzard Deal, Making Call Of Duty Officially Part Of Xbox Now Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

A Video Game Time Capsule: The Complete History of Video Games, presented by MRIXRT @reallycool

2019-2020: A period of rapid evolution and unexpected challenges. In 2019, with Google's ambitious launch of Stadia and the next-gen console announcements from Sony and Microsoft, the gaming landscape seemed primed for monumental shifts. Yet, the loot box controversy continued to cast a shadow, prompting legal scrutiny worldwide. Ray tracing, Auto Battlers, and the ever-growing dominance of mobile gaming painted a picture of a vibrant, evolving industry. But it was also a time of change on the personnel front: the retirement of giants like Reggie Fils-Aime and Kaz Hirai marked the end of an era, while Bungie's tumultuous split from Activision underscored the complex dynamics between developers and publishers. Transitioning to 2020, the gaming world, like the rest of the planet, grappled with the challenges of a global pandemic. Yet, in adversity, the industry found growth, with streamers and gaming platforms seeing unprecedented engagement. Noteworthy events like Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax and the expanding cloud gaming frontier signaled that the industry was far from static, even in the face of global challenges. Reflecting on these years, one can't help but ponder: In a rapidly transforming world, both within and outside gaming, what lies on the horizon for this dynamic industry?Featured Games:Shenmue 3, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, The Outer Worlds, Apex Legends, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hades, Among Us, Doom Eternal, & Yakuza: Like A Dragon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ (00:00) - Episode 14 (00:06) - 2019 (20:58) - 2020 Thanks to our monthly supporters FS Tabreez Siddique Mynx Mopman43 Ritsu William Kage Studio Devil Dallay_g Razu John H The Golden Bolt MykonosFan ErbBetaPatched Vornak Killer Space Serra Mr. Lindsay Autocharth History With Kayleigh Benjamin Steele Nick Makris minimme

Jogabilidade (Games)
Vértice #394: Vazamentos do Xbox, Dragon's Dogma II, RE4: Separate Ways e mais!

Jogabilidade (Games)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 161:03


O vazamento do Xbox, o progresso do Marco Legal dos Games, atualizações da Unity, o gameplay de Dragon's Dogma II, o DLC de Resident Evil 4, Separate Ways e mais! Sorteio Promobit: Quer ganhar um PlayStation 5? Inscreva-se e participe! 00:11:33: Compra da Activision Blizzard pela Microsoft deve acabar até dia 18/10 00:15:00: Vazamento imenso sobre planos para futuro da Microsoft 00:48:27: Phil Spencer sobre comprar a Nintendo 00:55:29: Planos de futuros jogos da ZeniMax vazados 01:02:31: Tabelas de jogos estimados para o Game Pass 01:11:20: Tokyo Game Show 2023 e Dragon's Dogma 2 01:21:16: Sony foi hackeada 01:24:15: Greve nos vídeo games foi aprovada 01:26:22: Perguntas dos ouvintes 01:37:28: Marco Legal dos Games cooptado por interesses externos 02:00:11: Hideki Kamiya deixa PlatinumGames 02:09:09: Unity recua em suas mudanças 02:23:55: Finalmentes: Resident Evil 4 - Caminhos Distintos 02:35:47: Finalmentes: Lies of P Contribua | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch | Contato

The WAN Show Podcast
I'm Furious But NVIDIA Is Right - WAN Show September 22, 2023

The WAN Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 218:07


Check out Volcanica Coffee's over 150 different coffees at https://lmg.gg/volcanica and use code LINUS15 for 15% off! Check out GOG at: https://lmg.gg/GOG Get $5 off your Magic Spoon order with code WAN at https://lmg.gg/magicspoon Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change: 0:00 Chapters. 0:55 Intro. 1:20 Topic #1: NVIDIA releases DLSS 3.5. 2:02 NVIDIA's claims, "AI is the future of gaming." 3:44 Linus on native res gaming, DLSS implementation, Luke on possible issues. 8:52 Linus on using AI to game dev, data processing. 15:02 Game dev, graphical fidelity, Luke's "story." 20:41 Stream dies, spliced VOD. 20:43 Topic #2: Microsoft's Nintendo acquisition plans leaked. 21:57 How rumors spread, LTT food & LinusCatTips 22:58 Documents leaks planned projects for Xbox. 25:11 ZeniMax's planned games, Luke on Tomb Raider. 28:52 Microsoft's interest to acquire companies, Luke on companies that fell off. 30:51 Nintendo Switch's power, lack of roadmap, "it's Tomb Raider, who cares?!" 36:00 Luke on Microsoft's roadmap presentation, "pyramid scheme." 39:02 Lack of themed Xbox, Linus's & Luke's experience, Luke's TV, Confused Dan. 45:53 Merch Messages #1 ft. Not-so-smart Linus. 1:01:17 Topic #3: Microsoft's Copilot AI companion. 1:04:02 M365 Copilot's release date, OpenAI's DALL-E 3, new Surface devices. 1:08:44 Trying out Copilot, failing miserably. 1:17:13 Viewer logs in using Steam's QR, crew baffled & impressed. 1:18:35 Luke's prompt suggestions, Linus's drawing, Luke on Copilot's preview. 1:35:55 Linus vents about Microsoft's search ft. Sleep Country. 1:38:01 Topic #4: House LAN center update. 1:41:09 Linus on rack ports, custom terminated cables, pool watercooling. 1:45:20 Planned LTT videos, thermal camera, heat exchanger & transfer. 1:59:08 Server-heated fireplace, Linus on existing tubes & hot water pipes. 2:05:10 Sponsors 2:09:07 LTTStore's new onesie ft. Linus & Luke wearing it. 2:10:20 Merch Messages #2. 2:10:24 Logistics team's reaction to the M&P truck ft. G4 cube, Z Fold 3 repair. 2:32:48 How did Luke get the Starfield Constellation Edition Smartwatch? 2:34:39 Would the badminton center include rental rackets? 2:36:29 RAM in Intel & AMD chips? ft. Luke's phone, old hardware, CD movies, RF-blocking paint. 2:51:28 Topic #5: LTX2024 is not happening. 2:54:17 Whale LAN, potential to improve Whale LAN. 2:59:33 Whaler_99, OG LTT forums mod, officially hired as LMG's IT guy. 3:01:55 LMG employees' comments on M&P's owner & video production. 3:04:12 Best parts that didn't make it into the video? ft. Linus is a fainter. 3:11:26 Topic #6: Asus's ROG Ally base model. 3:11:44 Topic #7: New YouTube policy allows channels to change YT name only. 3:13:06 Topic #8: Unity swaps their install fees change with a new plan. 3:14:25 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark. 3:15:03 What's the itch factor on the LTT merino T-shirt? ft. Onesie photos. 3:16:44 Tech projects wanting to stay independent despite purchase offers? 3:18:42 Precision screwdriver showcase. 3:18:24 5M face shield Canadian Government formal order story. 3:19:09 Tech in its early days that would become the norm for schools? 3:20:29 Would LTT x Noctua screwdriver be available through Noctua in Europe? 3:20:58 Opinions on tech leaks & its impact on purchases? 3:22:18 What was the best product in a game bundle you got? 3:24:34 Cancelled video project you wished to release and why did you cancel it? 3:25:49 What is Linus's opinion on Ben & Jerry's ice cream. 3:26:47 Favorite LTTStore merch you've ever done? 3:28:46 Opinions on Supreme Commander 2? 3:29:05 Anything felt different since the week break? Any noticeable improvements? 3:33:50 Tech tips on cooling without a pool? 3:35:50 Tell a story about a time you felt like a Sims character. 3:36:52 Thoughts on the GR Corolla & the intelligent manual transmission? 3:37:41 Thoughts on selling 3D printed LTT screwdriver case? 3:39:20 Outro.

Nick's Nerd News
Episode 280: The architects of their own destruction

Nick's Nerd News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 76:45


And just like that, Thrawn is alive, and in person in Ahsoka. Would I have believed you if you told me five years ago Thrawn would appear in person, probably not, yet here we are. Also Microsoft really needs to find staff members that can upload a redacted document, that stays redacted. Because those leaks are no joke, especially when "private" emails are made public. Also It seems like the Writers may have scored a major victory against the studios. That and a hell of a lot more, come take a listen.

SNTR Presents
Redfall - The Truth Comes Out

SNTR Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 161:26


My own Redfall review was harsh along with virtually every outlet that played it. The Redfall Bloomberg article by Jason Schreier arrived right on time, as previously predicted, the truth comes out. Anyone with eyes could tell that Redfall gameplay was bad before it came out, and the attempts to defend the game now look even more pathetic. But the question is, who is to blame? As an Xbox exclusive it was added to the long list of Xbox Game Pass games that were supposed to bring value to 2023 for Microsoft. However, both Arkane and Zenimax carry most of the blame as the devs wanted the game to be cancelled, and Zenimax had no idea what it takes to build a multiplayer live service game. Redfall is a first-person shooter video game developed by Arkane Austin and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game was released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on May 2, 2023. The game received mixed reviews from critics, with criticism for its gameplay design, story, and technical problems. Reforge Gaming is a live talk show hosted by Lono covering the hottest and newest topics in a variety of gaming news with unmatched interaction, live event coverage, and question and answer segments. It is a live gaming podcast, weekdays @9:00 AM EST Don't have a video? Watch This Episode on YouTube We have a passionate community that loves gaming! JOIN OUR DISCORD Coffee drinker? If you've never tried a balanced acidity coffee, try - REFORGE ROAST We love having our audio listeners in the audience for the live show! - REFORGE GAMING --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reforgegaming/message

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast
Spider-Man 2 PS5 September Release Leaked by Venom Actor l Redfall PS5 Version Scrapped by Xbox l Diablo 4 Impressions l PlayStation Make a CoD Killer in 10 Years

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 94:12


Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pstrophyroom Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-trophy-room-a-playstation-podcast/  ----------------------------- This week The Trophy Room A PlayStation Podcast host Joseph and special guest Miles Dompier of Xbox Chaturdays talk about their thoughts on Spider-Man 2 PS5 September Release May have been spoiled by Venom actor Tony Todd who is known for his role as the horror movie The Candyman. Arkane Studios Creative Lead says that Redfall PS5 Version Scrapped by Xbox once Microsoft bought Zenimax and Bethesda. What PlayStation's Next move is after the Activision Blizzard King deal goes through

This Week in Startups
Bing to integrate ChatGPT, Microsoft's first union + Flux Gourmet review with Lon Harris | E1651

This Week in Startups

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 54:28


M+J kick off the show by discussing the news that Bing will integrate ChatGPT into its search service. (1:21) Then they chop it up about ZeniMax forming Microsoft's first union. (15:06) And then Lon Harris joins the show to review Flux Gourmet and chat about the economics of streaming (27:11) (0:00) J+M Kick off the show (1:21) Bing to integrate ChatGPT into search (13:30) Crowdbotics - Get a free scoping session for your next big app idea at crowdbotics.com/twist (15:06) ZeniMax forms Microsoft's first union (25:45) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (27:11) Lon, Molly and Jason discuss Flux Gourmet (41:31) Founder University 2-Day Intensive Course - learn more at intensive.founder.university (42:31) Starz cancels Dangerous Liaisons, Becoming Elizabeth and Step Up + the economics of streaming FOLLOW Lon: https://twitter.com/lons FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

Marketplace Tech
Unionization efforts are shaking up the gaming industry

Marketplace Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 9:12


Unions have come to the video game industry. They started small at just one indie developer about a year ago, then those efforts started to spread. Workers at some of the biggest names in the business have started organizing — at Activision Blizzard and recently at ZeniMax, a company owned by Microsoft. This sudden upswell is shaking up an industry that has long been known for grueling hours, low pay and a workforce that is not especially diverse. So how did the union movement go from 0 to 60, and where is it headed from here? Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Nicole Carpenter, a senior reporter for Polygon, a gaming and entertainment news site. She recently wrote an explainer about unions in the industry. She said a turning point came in 2021 when California sued Activision for an alleged pattern of sexual harassment and discrimination, which set off a chain of investigations and lawsuits that brought the problems of the industry into the public eye.

Marketplace All-in-One
Unionization efforts are shaking up the gaming industry

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 9:12


Unions have come to the video game industry. They started small at just one indie developer about a year ago, then those efforts started to spread. Workers at some of the biggest names in the business have started organizing — at Activision Blizzard and recently at ZeniMax, a company owned by Microsoft. This sudden upswell is shaking up an industry that has long been known for grueling hours, low pay and a workforce that is not especially diverse. So how did the union movement go from 0 to 60, and where is it headed from here? Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Nicole Carpenter, a senior reporter for Polygon, a gaming and entertainment news site. She recently wrote an explainer about unions in the industry. She said a turning point came in 2021 when California sued Activision for an alleged pattern of sexual harassment and discrimination, which set off a chain of investigations and lawsuits that brought the problems of the industry into the public eye.

TechStuff
Tech News: Meta Says No News is Good News

TechStuff

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 18:52


Meta threatens to pull news feeds off Facebook if the US passes a proposal giving media outlets collective bargaining power. Tesla is having a hard time filling positions in Germany. And Chinese hackers were able to steal millions of US dollars meant for Covid relief. Plus more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.