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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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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.
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1. Episode 105 - CES 2024 Headlines (00:00:00)

2. Reviews, Reactions, and Requests (00:08:24)

3. Very Important Poll (00:09:25)

4. Patron shout-outs (00:16:29)

5. Steam Changes Stance on AI Generated Content in Games (00:19:32)

6. Netflix is reportedly exploring adding in-game ads to its gaming service (00:26:38)

7. Kardashian mobile game to shut down after players spend millions (00:33:02)

8. Top 3 New Releases (00:39:59)

9. Main Topic: CES 2024 Headlines (00:44:45)

10. Retro Rewind: January 2004 (01:02:20)

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1. Episode 105 - CES 2024 Headlines (00:00:00)

2. Reviews, Reactions, and Requests (00:08:24)

3. Very Important Poll (00:09:25)

4. Patron shout-outs (00:16:29)

5. Steam Changes Stance on AI Generated Content in Games (00:19:32)

6. Netflix is reportedly exploring adding in-game ads to its gaming service (00:26:38)

7. Kardashian mobile game to shut down after players spend millions (00:33:02)

8. Top 3 New Releases (00:39:59)

9. Main Topic: CES 2024 Headlines (00:44:45)

10. Retro Rewind: January 2004 (01:02:20)

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Send us a text In this episode... --> “Don't let your kids be on Roblox,” said the Roblox CEO, speaking to BBC News, before comparing himself to Walt Disney and declaring the platform “the future of communication.” --> Konami aired its latest Silent Hill Transmission broadcast just last week, sharing more details about the upcoming Silent Hill f. --> A team of researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a way to replicate realistic flavors for virtual reality experiences. --> Jonah Hill's Superbad character was so “reprehensible” that Sony insisted he not touch a PlayStation during the comedy’s video game scene. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 156 - Sony Ignores Irony, Uses Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy To Demonstrate AI Capabilities 1:06:49

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Send us a text In this episode... --> A new leak from an anonymous tipster has revealed PlayStation maker Sony is working on AI-driven characters, including Aloy from the Horizon series. --> A new report claims that the next console from Xbox might not be a traditional console at all, and that it might be targeting a 2027 launch. --> The World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed this year’s 12 finalists up for induction, including Quake, Mattel Football, and Tamagotchi. --> Coperni staged a fashion runway show conjoined with a 200-person LAN party. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll 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/LoveRetroBTW - Visit A Gamer Looks At 40 at linktr.ee/agamerlooksat40 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com Hosts: wrytersview, donniegretro, loveretrobtw 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…

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Episode 155 - Activision Confirms Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remaster 1:09:45

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Send us a text In this episode... --> After plenty of rumors, Activision finally confirmed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 are back and getting remade from the ground up. --> Acclaim, the US game publisher that enjoyed success in the 1990s, is being resurrected. --> Walmart is going all-in on "gamified shopping" — starting with its own video game. --> Palworld dev Pocketpair gave employees the day off to play Monster Hunter Wilds after receiving "mysterious" notes from staff who said they’d probably be too unwell to work on launch day. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 154 - WB Cancels Wonder Woman Game 1:19:15

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Warner Bros. has announced that it is shutting down three studios and that development of the Wonder Woman game “will not move forward.” --> Twitch has announced plans to implement a 100-hour storage limit for all highlights and uploads for all users. --> The Street Fighter movie has found its director in Kitao Sakurai, perhaps best known for writing, directing, and exec producing The Eric Andre Show. --> There was an official Dodge Caliber video game, and it’s weirder than you’d ever guess. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 153 - "Wokeness" Killed GameStop, Whines CEO 1:14:12

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Send us a text In this episode... --> GameStop announced Tuesday that it plans to sell its operations in France and Canada, and the company's CEO is pointing a finger at the “wokeness” of the two countries. --> A little over two months after its hugely successful launch, the US-based developers behind Marvel Rivals, including its game director, have reportedly been hit with layoffs. --> Microsoft has debuted a generative AI model, named Muse, that it says can create “game visuals, controller actions, or both.” --> We can now pinpoint the exact year video games turned from God's light thanks to the discovery of a “nude code” for Smurfette in 1984. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 152 - PlayStation State of Play February 2025 1:14:17

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Send us a text In this episode... --> A brand-new State of Play arrived this week, giving us an exciting look at the future of PS5 with a ton of games, including Saros, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, Directive 8020, and more. --> The Entertainment Software Association, the trade group that represents the video games industry, is making a new conference after the collapse of E3. --> The good news out of Warner Bros. Games is that Rocksteady Studios is looking to make a new single player Batman game. The bad news, however, is pretty much everything else --> Remember the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie Kickboxer? They're making a videogame of it now. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 151 - WB's MultiVersus Is The Latest Nail In The Live Service Coffin 1:17:59

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Send us a text In this episode... --> MultiVersus, the Warner Bros. IP platform fighter from Player First Games, is coming to an end on May 30. --> Meta chief technology officer Andrew "Boz" Bosworth said in an internal memo that the company's Reality Labs division needs to turn things around in a big way in 2025, or else its whole venture into mixed and virtual reality could go down as a "legendary misadventure." --> Steam now warns you if that early access game you're eyeing up has been abandoned by its devs. --> Banks in Japan are blocking Steam payments for sex games, leaving Japanese adult game devs cut off from income. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 150 - The "Evolving" Identity of Xbox 1:14:54

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said its brand identity is "evolving" now that keeping first-party games exclusive to its own platform is no longer "a path" for the company. --> PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst appears to have gotten a slight demotion as he is no longer the co-CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. --> Tickets for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Experience hands-on event are being listed on eBay, even though the tickets are non-transferrable. --> Four studios are battling it out to once again reboot Capcom's Resident Evil movie franchise, only this time, PlayStation Productions is also on board. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 149 - The Dumpster Fire of Sony's Live Service Ambitions 1:08:58

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Following the spectacular flameout of Concord in September 2024, Sony has now confirmed the cancelation of two more of its planned live-service games. --> Arrowhead boss Shams Jorjani wants to get as many A-listers as possible for the Helldivers 2 film “as long as they all get killed violently.” --> Balatro has passed 5 million copies sold as the developer implores fans to play more indie games. --> Director and writer David Lynch, known for his surreal work across film and television (as well as several iconic PS2 ads), has passed away at the age of 78. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 148 - Nintendo Officially Reveals Switch 2 1:22:21

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Send us a text In this episode... --> FINALLY! Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2 in a brief trailer on January 16. --> Veteran investment analyst and researcher Matthew Ball said "there is hope" that Take-Two will price GTA 6 at "$80 or even $100," which could prove to be a turning point for the video game industry. --> Razer has released a backseat gaming AI bot called Project AVA. --> A group of designers have created a video game controller that is made from bacteria and yeast rather than plastic. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 147 - Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Be Game Of The Year (And Other 2025 Gaming Predictions) 1:09:45

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Sony has unveiled its new conceptual technology designed to ramp up immersion by sticking players inside a TV box and squirting smells into the room. --> During Sony's CES 2025 press conference, the company announced film adaptations of both Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn, while Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is becoming an anime. --> Nintendo Switch players are reporting their new games have been replaced with… googly eyes. --> Gaming industry predictions for 2025 --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 146 - The Best And Worst Video Games Of 2024 1:20:35

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Sega is considering launching its own Netflix-like subscription service for video games. --> Take-Two Interactive still hasn't revealed the GTA 6 release date, and other publishers are reportedly refusing to commit to 2025 until they know they can avoid it. --> Grand Theft Hamlet (a machinima movie that takes place entirely within the world of Grand Theft Auto) will stream globally on MUBI in early 2025. --> Reviewing 2024's best and worst video game releases --> Also: Celebrating 3 years of Gamers Week, Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 145 - The Gamers Week Heartwarming Holiday Special 40:29

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Send us a text For the last episode of 2024, we're going all out! Join us as we meet Santa Clause at the North Pole and help him remember the true meaning of the Naughty List. **NSFW WARNING** 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 144 - The 10 Biggest Video Game News Stories of 2024 1:17:27

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Send us a text In this episode... --> 2024 has almost gone, taking with it the year's major storylines, game releases, and trends. We're looking back at the year that was and remembering the biggest gaming headlines of 2024. --> Balatro's creator is speaking out against European rating agency PEGI after it handed the game an 18+ rating because it could teach players how to dabble in real-world poker. --> The Borderlands 4 narrative director doesn't want skibidi or hawk tuah jokes in the game. --> The Pokémon Trading Card Game has grown so valuable that Japanese crime syndicates are reportedly using it to launder money. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 143 - Astro Bot Wins Game Of The Year 2024 1:27:10

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Episode 142 - The Game Awards 2024 Nominees & Predictions 1:17:43

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Send us a text In this episode... --> The 2024 Game Awards nominees were announced this week, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Astro Bot leading the way with seven nominations each. We pick our predictions for which games will walk away with the trophy. --> Sony could soon be acquiring FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, according to a report by Reuters. --> Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog, originally announced in the latest Sonic Central showcase, is now playable at Topgolf venues across the US and Glasgow. --> The iconic “DK Rap” song has been remade after 25 years, courtesy of original composer Grant Kirkhope and rapper Substantial. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 141 - Nintendo Is "Bullying" Palworld, Says Analyst 1:06:58

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Palworld developer Pocketpair has shared more details from the lawsuit it faces from both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, and patent analyst Florian Mueller is describing Nintendo's actions as "a clear case of bullying." --> Sony president Hiroki Totoki has acknowledged that the company's plan to push PlayStation Network account linking on PC gamers can "invite pushback," but the company is sticking to its guns. --> With a month to go before Indiana Jones and the Great Circle releases, MachineGames has unveiled a "deep dive" look at what's in store for the game. --> Final Fantasy 14's new 7.1 patch released on Tuesday, bringing – among other things – improved “character toe detail” to the game. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 140 - Switch 2 Will Be Backwards Compatible, Confirms Nintendo 1:08:05

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Send us a text In this episode... --> The "Switch 2" will be backwards compatible according to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, who confirmed the news during the latest corporate management policy briefing. --> Steam says it's now requiring developers to fill out a disclaimer letting players know their games have kernel-level anti-cheat tools embedded into them. --> Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket launched on October 30, and it's already on pace to make $1 billion in its first year. --> A Virginia Commonwealth University student created a stage adaptation of Silent Hill 2, and we are heartbroken we missed it. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 139 - Sony's $200 Million Failure: Concord Studio Firewalk Closes For Good 1:24:42

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Send us a text In this episode... --> While a new report claims that Concord's initial development deal was around $200 million, Sony has announced it is shutting down Concord developer Firewalk Studios. --> Following a damning report that called Roblox an "X-rated pedophile hellscape," Roblox Corporation has announced changes to its child-safety policies that will impact the way pre-teen users can interact with its popular gaming platform. --> A terminally ill Borderlands fan has asked if there's any way he can see Borderlands 4 early, and Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford has promised that "we're going to do whatever we can to make something happen." --> One forward thinking PlayStation fan has bought 24 years worth of PS Plus to avoid increasingly common price hikes. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 138 - Netflix Says Never Mind To Being A Triple-A Game Developer 1:13:34

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Two years after unveiling Team Blue, a new AAA studio aimed at building “the next big thing in gaming,” Netflix has closed it down without the studio having ever released a game. --> In a shocking turn of events which absolutely no one saw coming, information on Nintendo's upcoming Switch Online Playtest Program has leaked to the internet. --> According to a new report from Bloomberg, Bandai Namco is sending workers to “expulsion rooms” in an effort to make them so miserable that they voluntarily quit. --> Sega is opening its own official store in Shibuya’s Parco department complex in Tokyo – the same building which already houses Nintendo Tokyo, the official Capcom store, and a Pokémon Center. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101! 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 137 - No $1 Game Pass Trial For Black Ops 6, Says Microsoft 1:15:23

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Microsoft has yoinked its $1 Xbox Game Pass trial ahead of the release of the new Call of Duty, just like it did before Starfield came out. --> Retro console manufacturer Analogue will open pre-orders for the Analogue 3D, its Nintendo 64 “reimagining” next week. --> The next James Bond game will focus on a "young" Bond as it aims to launch a new trilogy. --> The new #1 game on the Epic Store (or is it?) is Off the Grid, a web3/crypto-based battle royale set in a cyberpunk world. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll! 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 136 - New Report Claims Roblox Really Is Dangerous For Kids 1:05:15

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Ubisoft has acknowledged the validity of a report by Bloomberg claiming that the company is considering leaving the world of public trading to seek shelter and stability under Tencent, the Chinese conglomerate. --> A damning new report has dubbed Roblox an "X-rated pedophile hellscape" and includes documented examples of graphic adult content aimed at under-13 users. --> Universal and Sega announced Tuesday that they're developing a film adaptation of the hack-and-slash video game Shinobi. --> Nintendo has announced Alarmo, the $99.99 interactive alarm clock designed to add “some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine.” --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Top 5 NES games to play at Halloween! 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 135 - Valve Says Sue Me: Steam Drops Forced Arbitration Clause 1:06:17

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Send us a text In this episode... --> California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2426, a new law that requires digital marketplaces to make clearer to customers when they are only purchasing a license to access media. --> Steam just removed its forced arbitration policy, opening the door for lawsuits against its parent company, Valve. --> The next generation of Xbox consoles reportedly could include both a console and a handheld. --> A video game based on The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam this October. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Portland Retro Game Expo 2024 Pickups & Recap! 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 134 - Nintendo And The Pokémon Company FINALLY File Lawsuit Against The Makers Of Palworld 1:10:32

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair, makers of Palworld, eight months after the game's release. --> Tony Hawk has been "talking to Activision again" ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Pro Skater series and promises that "we're working on something." --> Italian police have seized a haul of counterfeit retro game consoles worth almost €50m ($55.5m). --> When Concord when offline for good, a very nice 69 players had earned the Platinum trophy according to psnprofiles. Now one more player who also received the trophy has signed up for a psnprofiles account, forever changing the 69 etched in Concord's history to a tragic 70. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 133 - Sony Announces $700 PS5 Pro 1:23:06

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Send us a text In this episode... --> After years of rumors, Sony officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro at a price of $699, and internet reaction has been both swift and merciless. --> Roblox CEO and co-founder David Baszucki wants one billion daily active users and 10% of all gaming content revenue worldwide to flow within Roblox. --> Band member and co-songwriter of Heaven 17, Martyn Ware, has told Rockstar to "go f*** yourself" after being offered $7500 to include their 1983 hit, Temptation, in Grand Theft Auto 6. --> An obscure video game console called the Zeebo lives again thanks to the efforts of an emulator developer. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, the 25th anniversary of the Sega Dreamcast 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 132 - Sony Shuts Down Concord After Two Weeks 1:08:00

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Send us a text In this episode... --> PlayStation hero shooter Concord (which reportedly spent eight years in development) will be taken offline on September 6, 2024, a mere two weeks after its release. --> The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie released today, finally giving us a look at Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures visions for the film. --> Ubisoft's share price has fallen 12.6% since Outlaws released on August 27, and it now sits at a ten year low. --> Uwe Boll's $2.5 million Postal movie crowdfunder shutters after raising a mere $850. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com 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…

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Episode 131 - A Conversation With Peanut Butter, The Video Game-Playing Dog (And His Human, JSR) 1:19:08

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Send us a text In this episode... --> We're joined by streamer and speedrunner JSR to talk games, collecting, and mostly about Peanut Butter, his shiba inu that gained fame for doing a charity speedrun of Gyromite at AGDQ 2024. --> The head of Amazon Games says bringing artificial intelligence into game development is a good idea because games “don't really have acting" anyways. --> Concord, PlayStation’s new 5v5 PVP first person hero shooter that released last week, has launched with under 700 concurrent players on Steam, worse than both Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Redfall. Way worse. --> In its latest bid to save itself from oblivion, GameStop has announced the opening of GameStop Retro stores. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, doggo saying hello! Want more JSR and PB? - twitch.tv/jsr_ - x.com/JSR2gamers - youtube.com/@JSR_ 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 - Get creative with Pixel Pond production company at pixelpondllc.com Hosts: retrogamebrews, wrytersview, JSR2gamers 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…

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Episode 130 - Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 1:13:12

30 weeks тому1:13:12

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Send us a text In this episode... --> We're discussing all the biggest trailers and announcements from Gamescom Opening Night Live, including Borderlands 4, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7, and more. --> A new censorship controversy has embroiled Black Myth Wukong just ahead of its release, sparked by a guidelines doc that prohibits streamers from mentioning an absurd list of topics, such a "feminist propaganda" and COVID-19. --> Jackbox's Naughty Pack will be released on September 12 with a retail price of $21.69 (we assume the 69 is intentional). --> Skydance is producing the live-action Eternal Champions movie, adapted from the 1993 game originally published by Sega for the Genesis. Yes, you read that right... an Eternal Champions movie. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101! 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 - And a special shoutout to our friends at Pixel Pond ( pixelpondllc.com ) 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…

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Episode 129 - Borderlands' Movie Reviews Did Matter After All 1:00:07

31 weeks тому1:00:07

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Send us a text In this episode... --> The Borderlands movie adaptation bombed during its opening weekend, bringing in only $8.8 million against a budget of $115 million with another $30 million in marketing and distribution. --> Sega has revealed its Gamescom 2024 line-up, which will include a previously unannounced game. --> Pre-owned copies of Activision’s 2013 Deadpool game are being listed online for nearly $50,000. --> A video game collector from Saudi Arabia has set a Guinness World Record by connecting 444 unique consoles to a single TV. --> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Nostalgia 101! 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…

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Episode 128 - Borderlands' Movie Reviews Are A "Disaster," But Will That Even Matter? 1:08:09

32 weeks тому1:08:09