Gamers Week Podcast

The 2024 finalists for the Strong Museum's Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, highlighting another selection of influential titles from across multiple eras. This week, we're taking a break from the doom and gloom of recent video game headlines to play Keep It or Kill It with the 40 games that have been voted into the Hall of Fame since inductions began in 2015. We'll also be talking about how Sony has stopped producing PSVR2 amid a “surplus” of unsold units, how Epic Games' Fortnite will now allow creators to build and profit from their own "official" Lego Islands games, and how LinkedIn is planning to add gaming to its platform. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Shockingly, Nintendo has decided that it likes having a $1.3 billion grossing movie and would like another. On Mar10 Day, Shigeru Miyamoto graced the internet with the announcement that the company is hard at work on a sequel to the wildly successful Super Mario Bros. movie. But that wasn't the only news we got last week about video game film adaptations, and we're joined by Ben Magnet of the Basement Arcade Pause Menu Podcast to look at a roundup of movie headlines. We'll also be talking about how Circana's Mat Piscatella has called GTA 6 the most important thing "to ever release in the industry, so no pressure," how Hasbro says Baldur's Gate 3 is "just the first of several new video games" to come, and how former CEO of Activision Blizzard Bobby Kotick is apparently interested in buying TikTok as a new bill in the US threatens to either ban the app or force its sale. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. This week, we're looking at Street Fighter: The Movie, the game. Want more Ben Magnet? - twitter.com/BenMagnet27 - twitter.com/BAPauseMenu - twitter.com/DnDarkPodcast We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, BenMagnet27 Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

For the last several months, it seems like video game news has been little more than a layoff-of-the-week carousel. With a fairly bleak release schedule ahead, upcoming projects getting canceled left and right, and the industry as a whole barely recognizable from the pandemic booms just a few years ago, it's worth asking... are we on the brink of another video game crash? Spoiler: No, but we discuss the reasons it seems that way and what we think may be happening instead. We'll also be talking about how the developer of the Switch emulator Yuzu will pay $2.4 million to settle with Nintendo a mere week after news of the lawsuit broke, how Rooster Teeth (the company behind the popular Halo parody Red vs. Blue) is shutting down after 21 years, and how the Alan Wake 2 composer "violated one piano with adult toys" to create the horror game's nightmarish soundtrack. Finally, Donnie takes us all the way back to March 1996 in Retro Rewind. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, retrogamebrews Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Lay Off Fest 2K24 continues as Sony announced on Tuesday it will be laying off 8% of PlayStation employees around the world, or 900 people. The layoffs will affect even major PlayStation studios (such as Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Guerilla Games, etc.) that are home to some of the company's most successful IP, like The Last of Us, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Horizon Zero Dawn, and more. We're joined by SanityCrypto of It's Virtually A Podcast to discuss the state of the industry, what the heck is happening at Sony, and how games released five or so years from now will be affected by the mass layoffs in the gaming industry in 2023 and 2024. We'll also be talking about how Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Switch emulator Yuzu alleging that the software had helped enable the illegal downloading of one million copies of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and how indie podcast network Realm has appointed Peter Levin to its board of advisors to help them adapt video game IPs into podcasts. Finally, class is in session in our Gaming History 101 segment. This week, we're looking at the Tomb Raider theme park ride. Want more SanityCrypto? - twitch.tv/itsvirtuallyapodcast We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: donniegretro, wrytersview, SanityCrypto Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

With PlayStation's recent announcement that it won't have any new entries in its major first party IP this year and Xbox's big "business update" being little more than a meeting that should have been an email, it's time to admit it -- the console wars just aren't what they used to be. In fact, it seems like both Sony and Microsoft have different ambitions altogether. We're joined by RedAuxPDX and Ducks in Disguise of Pixel Pond production company to talk about the future of consoles, console wars, and whatever the next big technological jump may be. We'll also be talking about the new trailer for the Borderlands movie adaptation, how Respawn is developing a first-person Star Wars Mandalorian game, and how the 1997 cult film Starship Troopers is getting a new lease on life thanks to the popularity of Helldivers 2. Finally, class is in session in our Gaming History 101 segment. This week, we're looking at the Nokia N-Gage. Want more Pixel Pond? - youtube.com/@PixelPondProductions - twitch.tv/redauxpdx - twitter.com/ducksindisguise We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, redauxpdx, ducksindisguise Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

A new report is shedding light on just how much EA invested in its single-player FPS Immortals of Aveum, which received mixed reviews and was deemed a financial flop, resulting in about 45% of the studio's workforce being laid off shortly after release. The studio's CEO blames the packed release schedule of 2023 that put Immortals of Aveum up against behemoths like Diablo 4, Tears of the Kingdom, and Baldur's Gate 3. But developers who actually worked on the game are telling a different story. We're joined by Bill Tucker, host of A Gamer Looks At 40 Podcast, to discuss the reasons why Immortals of Aveum may have failed, as well as what it might mean for the future of AAA games. We'll also be talking about the new study that shows more gamers than ever are identifying as LGBTQ, how the developers behind the upcoming and long-awaited Silent Hill 2 remake are blaming Konami for the game's poorly received combat trailer, and how gaming's least famous but most recognizable voice has broken cover to chat PEGI 18 and his €200 paycheck. Finally, class is in session in our Gaming History 101 segment. This week, we're looking at defunct retail chains that sold video games despite not being gaming-focused stores. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: donniegretro, wrytersview, agamerlooksat40 Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Rumors have been in circulation for weeks that Microsoft might publish some of its exclusive games on competing consoles. Microsoft has neither publicly confirmed nor denied the report, but on Monday, Xbox boss Phil Spencer posted on X, “We're listening and we hear you. We've been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox. Stay tuned.” As the internet predictably freaks out, we're joined by Zach Hugethanks of "Absolutely the Best Podcast: A Work in Progress" to discuss the road ahead for Xbox and make predictions about next week's big event. We'll also be talking about how the FTC has hit Microsoft with a federal complaint over the company's game division layoffs, how Disney is buying a $1.5 billion equity stake in Epic Games and kicking off a multiyear project with the studio that'll see a new "persistent universe" of familiar properties, and how Kurt Russell has opened up about why he didn’t voice Solid Snake in Hideo Kojima’s original Metal Gear Solid. Finally, Donnie takes us all the way back to February 1994 in Retro Rewind. Find more Zach Hugethanks at linktr.ee/absolutelythebest We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, Zach Hugethanks Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Sony's first State of Play of 2024 brought over 40 minutes of updates on more than 15 games coming to PlayStation consoles, including Rise of The Ronin, Stellar Blade, Death Stranding 2, Sonic x Shadow Generations, and more. We discuss all the biggest announcements from the showcase, including our favorites and... not so favorites. We'll also be talking about how Microsoft’s Xbox brand is now reporting record growth following last week's mass layoffs, how searches for "Suicide Squad refund" surged 791% following the game's early access launch disaster, and how Arzette, the love letter to the CD-i Zelda games, will also be reviving the console's awful controller. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Nostalgia 101 segment. This week, Ryan is sharing his favorites from the TGIF tv lineup. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: retrogamebrews, donniegretro, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Palworld, the game that's accurately been described as “Pokémon with guns” has been a punchline since its announcement in 2021. However, within three days of its January 18th release, it sold 5 million copies and became the #1 game on Twitch. With its derivative yet winning formula and plagiarized-ish art style, could this little game from an unknown Japanese indie studio become the superhit of the year? We'll also be discussing how Microsoft is once again being criticized for the appearance of ads on the Xbox dashboard, how Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is heading back to US theaters ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's release, and how the Florida Joker is demanding that Rockstar Games let him voice the character based on his likeness in Grand Theft Auto 6. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. This week, we're looking at the keyboard terrorist hacking group Lizard Squad. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: donniegretro, wrytersview, retrogamebrews, Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Just in time for the rebranding of its subscription service to Ubisoft+ and the release of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft has found another way to make sure its name is at the forefront of gamers' minds this month. Philippe Tremblay, director of subscriptions at Ubisoft, has stated "gamers are used to...having and owning their games. That's the consumer shift that needs to happen." But does it though? We discuss this claim and whether there's any merit to it, as well as wonder which will be the next company to take a similar bold step. We'll also be talking about how Twin Galaxies has restored Billy Mitchell’s scores following a legal settlement, how GameStop is bidding farewell to crypto with the closure of its NFT marketplace, and how Peanut Butter, GDQ’s first dog speedrunner, is adorable and extremely good at Gyromite. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. This week, we're looking at the infamous GTA: San Andreas "Hot Coffee" mod. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: wrytersview, retrogamebrews, donniegretro Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

CES, “the most powerful tech event in the world,” kicked off its 2024 event in Las Vegas on January 9th. While CES bills itself as “the only trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape at one event,” the gaming industry has already been getting its fair share of headlines. So for our main topic this week, we’re looking at a roundup of CES 2024 news, including how SAG-AFTRA has pulled a 180 and approved AI voice acting for video games, the newly announced MSI Claw, and how Aromajoin has unveiled its new scent-based XR devices. We'll also be discussing Valve's newly updated rules on how Steam will approach AI content, how Netflix is reportedly exploring adding in-game ads to its gaming service, and how Kim Kardashian's mobile game is shutting down after players spend millions. Finally, Donnie takes us all the way back to January 2004 in Retro Rewind. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: retrogamebrews, donniegretro, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Once again, it's prediction time! As is tradition, we look at predictions from industry analysts for the coming year and review how well they guessed last year. Then it's our turn to grade our 2023 predictions before gazing into the crystal ball and making our own forecasts for 2024. We'll also be discussing the shocking revelation that a 13 year-old has "beaten" Tetris, how Square Enix's new years resolution is to become "aggressive in applying AI," and how Mario mastermind Shigeru Miyamoto supposedly has no plans to ever retire from Nintendo. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Nostalgia 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the top 6 toys Ryan coveted as a child but never owned. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

2023 was a blockbuster year for video games, the likes of which we'll probably not see again any time soon. So before we flip the calendar to 2024, let's take a moment to remember the best of the best of an absolutely epic year of new titles. We'll also be discussing how China is in damage-control mode after its crackdown on video games sparked an $80 billion market meltdown, how researchers in Germany recently published a study that found video games may be able to help treat cognitive symptoms of major depressive disorder, and the ten worst games of 2023 according to Metacritic. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the career and legacy of the notorious gaming hype maker Peter Molyneux. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, donniegretro Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

The year is coming to a close, and what a year it's been for video game news! We're joined by Patrick Brickhouse of the Retro Blast Podcast to remember the biggest gaming headlines of 2023, as well as discuss where we hope the industry goes from here. We'll also be talking about how the Insomniac hackers have made good on their threat to release confidential data (revealing big plans about upcoming Marvel games like Wolverine, Venom, X-Men, and more), how Bobby Kotick's reign at Activision Blizzard is finally coming to an end, and how Ρornhub has revealed the year's most searched video game characters. Finally, Donnie takes us all the way back to December 2000 in Retro Rewind. MOAR Patrick Brickhouse! ---> linktr.ee/RetroBlastPodcast We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, RetroBlastUS Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

The Electronics Entertainment Expo was finally taken off life support earlier this week, its epitaph being a brief statement reading, “After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye. Thanks for the memories.” It was a long time coming. Although no one who has been paying any attention can say they're surprised by this news, for gamers of the '90s and '00s, it still hits hard. We discuss the death of E3, what could have been, and reminisce about our favorite E3 moments. We'll also be talking about how developer Fntastic is closing its doors just four days after the ugly launch of The Day Before on Steam, how Twitch now allows ‘artistic depictions of nudity’ in update to sexual content policy, and how Valve is asking Steam Deck owners to not to smell the handheld's vent fumes. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the Atari 2700. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, retrogamebrews Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

The Game Awards celebrated the technical and artistic achievements of the video game industry on Thursday night, ending with the naming of the role-playing adventure Baldur’s Gate 3 as game of the year. The awards show in Los Angeles also served as one long commercial for upcoming games, including a new look at Jurassic Park, OD (the a new horror title from Hideo Kojima), Rise of the Ronin, and Light No Fire (the new game from No Man's Sky developer Hello Games). We discuss the highs and lows of this year's Game Awards, as well as tally up our prediction winner. We'll also be talking about how the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer smashed through 60 million YouTube views in 12 hours, how the Legend of Zelda movie director wants it to be "live-action Miyazaki," and how premium watchmaker Anicorn is releasing a set of $800 Mega Drive / Genesis watches. Finally, we celebrate our 100th episode with a look back at the moments and people who got us here. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: @donniegretro, retrogamebrews, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

You may want to sit down for this one. Consulting firm Deloitte predicted this week that the landscape of storytelling is undergoing a monumental shift, and the convergence of film, TV, and video games is reshaping entertainment, blurring the boundaries between cinematic and game world universes. In other words, the future holds more video game adaptations for TV and film -- which is pretty obvious to anyone who paid even a glancing look towards pop culture in 2023. We discuss what this bold new future of gaming adaptations may look like based on the successes and not-so-successes of the MCU. We'll also be talking about how Geoff Keighley has said The Game Awards will beef up security to prevent stage-crashers this year, the new survey that says US kids want subscriptions and virtual currency more than games this Christmas, and how someone bought a retail Wii U for the first time in 17 months. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Nostalgia 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at '90s Christmas commercials. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, @donniegretro Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Millions of gamers will be tuning in on Thursday, December 7, to see which games win which awards at The Game Awards 2023. However, it's safe to say that most are interested in which game will take home the coveted Game of the Year prize. We continue our cutthroat tradition from last year by competing against each other to see who can make the most correct predictions for the winners. We'll also be talking about how Sony has confirmed it's delaying half of its planned live service games, how Sega is teasing movie adaptations of Persona and Yakuza, and how the mathematical concept of Pi can now play Pokémon (but still can't find the first gym after 16,000 hours of trying). Finally, Donnie takes us all the way back to November 1996 in Retro Rewind. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: wrytersview, @donniegretro, retrogamebrews Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen BF0NU3VCJiNteuRq4iU2 Support the show

Shigeru Miyamoto temporarily took over Nintendo’s Twitter on Tuesday to announce a Legend of Zelda live action film. Such a film has been rumored to be in development for years, and this is no doubt inspired by the success of Nintendo’s animated Super Mario Bros. However, the early announcements on who will be helming the film are leaving us... a bit hesitant. We discuss our hopes and fears for the movie and make some early casting predictions (spoiler: it's not who you think). We'll also be talking about how Microsoft’s new Xbox generative AI tech partnership is sparking widespread backlash; how Microsoft, EA, Activision, Ubisoft and Epic are the targets in a new game addiction lawsuit; and how Valve is working on a new Steam feature that will let you hide all those weird sex games from your friends. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Nostalgia 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at gaming myths and urban legends. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: @donniegretro, @retrogamebrews, wrytersview Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show

Xbox has released a patch that quashes various third-party accessories not explicitly authorized by Microsoft. Any device that Xbox doesn’t license will now receive a “0x82d60002” error code. Users then have two weeks before the Xbox disables it, permanently blocking the device (although Microsoft has said there "should" be no issue with players using the Xbox Adaptive Controller). We discuss this sweeping, rather harsh new move by Microsoft, but come away with more questions than answers. We'll also be talking about how Bungie's CEO claims the company's recent round of layoffs were due to Destiny 2 underperformance, how Sega says development of its first "Super Game" is progressing steadily, and how 2023 has the best-reviewed slate of video games of the last 20 years. Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Nostalgia 101 segment. In this episode, we're remembering the Halloween holiday from the perspective of '80s/'90s kids. We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub - Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 Hosts: @retrogamebrews, wrytersview, @donniegretro Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen Support the show