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- NEWS: Marvel’s Avengers game ends support, The Last of Us co-director calls for unionisation, Giant Bomb & Gamespot staff laid off, and more!//DeadDrop{NEWS}:”23th Jan, 2023”// Encrypted in this episode: More layoffs hit games, including Jess O’Brien and Jason Oestreicher of Giant Bomb; 343 confirms they’ll continue Halo series; The Last of Us ex-staffer bemoans lack of credit on TV show; Sony confirms PSVR2 launch game catalogue; Ubisoft CEO apologises; PowerWash Simulator getting an update. Welcome the Dead Drop Game News, your quick source for gaming news. $CLEAR_CACHE*LOG_OUT News Sources in this episode: “GameSpot and Giant Bomb latest affected in wave of media layoffs.” - GamesIndustry.biz “Google laying off 12,000.” - GamesIndustry.biz “Riot Games lays off 46 staff as part of "strategic shifts." - GamesIndustry.biz “Phil Spencer tells Xbox employees layoffs were ‘painful’.” - Video Games Chronicle “Former Halo developers criticise Microsoft for 343 Industries layoffs.” - Video Games Chronicle @Halo 343 Industries tweet confirming ongoing Halo development. “Majority of game devs see harassment from players as major problem, survey claims.” - Eurogamer “In its 7th year, Nintendo is reportedly planning to increase Switch production.” - Video Games Chronicle “Marvel's Avengers reportedly announcing end of development "as early as next week".” - Eurogamer “The Last of Us co-director calls for unionisation after not getting HBO credit.” - Video Games Chronicle “Sony confirms full PlayStation VR2 launch games, including Rez and Tetris Effect.” - Video Games Chronicle “NetEase publicly tears down World of Warcraft statue following Blizzard rift.” - Video Games Chronicle “Ubisoft CEO apologises for placing his foot so deeply into his mouth.” - PC Gamer “I can't believe I'm saying this again but Skull and Bones is delayed again.” - PC Gamer “Ubisoft confirms its PvP game ‘Project Q’ has been cancelled.” - Video Games Chronicle @SifuGame tweet showing footage of Sifu Arenas “PowerWash Simulator is getting a free Tomb Raider crossover later this month.” - Eurogamer “Returnal launches on PC February 15.” - Playstation Blog “Epistory - Typing Chronicles” free on the Epic Store ***** Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Website Check out deaddroppodcast.com for transcripts, news sources and more. Send questions & community shout-outs: network@deaddroppodcast.com Donate to the podcast via Ko-Fi: deaddroppodcast.com/support Contact Blissery.FM if you’d like help with your podcast or to outsource your editing and production.0 comments0
- NEWS: The Last of Us TV show premieres, Ubisoft staff striking in Paris, Starfield might be delayed, and more!//DeadDrop{NEWS}:”10th Jan, 2023”// Encrypted in this episode: Ubisoft Paris staff to strike after comments from CEO; Blizzard games to go offline in China; Starfield rumoured to be delayed even further; Nvidia, Google & EU opposing Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard; The Last of Us TV show premiere wows everyone! Welcome the Dead Drop Game News, your quick source for gaming news. $CLEAR_CACHE*LOG_OUT News Sources in this episode: “Blizzard is blaming NetEase for its games going offline in China next week.” - PC Gamer “Ubisoft Paris employees are going on strike to protest CEO's 'catastrophic' comments.” - PC Gamer “Microsoft is reportedly set to announce thousands of layoffs on Wednesday.” - VGC “Nvidia and Google come out against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buyout.” - PC Gamer “EU will reportedly object to Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal.” - GamesIndustry.biz “Starfield May Have Been Delayed To The 2nd Half Of 2023.” - Twisted Voxel “NPD: US game spending dipped 5% to $57bn in 2022.” - GamesIndustry.biz “Valve's "entire asset repository" leaks online, including cut content for Team Fortress 2 and Half-Life games.” - Eurogamer “Stadia's Bluetooth controller tool now live so users can connect to other devices.” - Eurogamer “Google Launches One Final Stadia Game Before Shutdown.” - Gamespot “God of War: Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West lead this year's DICE awards nominations.” - Eurogamer “The Last of Us TV series’ viewing figures are off to a great start.” - VGC HBO's The Last of Us Podcast Listen to “Zagreus” by Periphery for a Hades Easter Egg! ***** Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Website Check out deaddroppodcast.com for transcripts, news sources and more. Send questions & community shout-outs: network@deaddroppodcast.com Donate to the podcast via Ko-Fi: deaddroppodcast.com/support Contact Blissery.FM if you’d like help with your podcast or to outsource your editing and production.0 comments0
- 2023: The Dead Drop is back!The Dead Drop has been on hiatus for a while, but now is our triumphant return! Among the return of the podcast are format changes, a sprucing-up of podcast art and titles, new segments, a new website URL and plenty more! Listen to this bonus episode for all the details, and make sure you're subscribed to get a notification of the first episode of 2023 coming this Thursday. ***** Instagram || Twitter || YouTube || Website Check out deaddroppodcast.com for transcripts, news sources and more. Send questions & community shout-outs: network@deaddroppodcast.com Donate to the podcast via Ko-Fi: deaddroppodcast.com/support Contact Blissery.FM if you’d like help with your podcast or to outsource your editing and production.0 comments0
- 069 The Game Awards wrapped up, the Australian Loot Box Bill, FTC blocks Microsoft’s acquisition and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"12th December, 2022"// Today's transfer includes my summary and thoughts on Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards plus all the announcements, a Loot Box bill submitted to Australian parliament, the FTC sues Microsoft to block Acti-Blizz acquisition, Sifu gets a movie adaptation, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Pre-show Promo: I was lucky enough to guest on the “Crossed Wires” podcast talking about gaming news and the industry! Give the episode a listen when it releases tomorrow and if you love getting nerdy with tech, subscribe to their show as well: https://crossedwires.net/. Sources for the stories in this episode: The Game Awards winners: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2022-winners Announcements List: Death Stranding 2 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC with Idris Elba FromSoftware’s Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Final Fantasy 16 Release Date: 22/06/2023 Diablo IV Release Date: 06/06/2023 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor coming 17/03/2023 Judas from Bioshock Creator Ken Levine Hades II from SuperGiant coming in 2023 Last of Us Part 1 on PC 03/03/2023 Returnal on PC early 2023 For all Game Awards content, check out The Game Awards YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thegameawards ***** Quick Headlines: QH 1: Loot box bill filed in Australia https://www.gamesindustry.biz/loot-box-bill-filed-in-australia QH 2: FTC sues Microsoft to block Activision Blizzard acquisition https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-says-its-ready-for-a-court-battle-after-ftc-sues-to-block-activision-deal/ QH 3: Reports of crunch and low pay at FromSoftware https://www.pcgamer.com/report-highlights-underpay-and-some-level-of-crunching-at-fromsoftware/ QH 4: Riot sues NetEase for copying popular game “Valorant” https://www.eurogamer.net/riot-sues-netease-for-its-alleged-valorant-copy-hyper-front QH 5: Microsoft games to begin at $70 USD next year https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/12/starfield-and-other-major-microsoft-games-will-jump-to-70-in-2023/ QH 6: Callisto Protocol and NFS Unbound quietly release with little fanfare https://www.gamesindustry.biz/did-you-know-a-new-need-for-speed-came-out-last-week-uk-boxed-charts https://www.pcgamer.com/patch-fixes-the-callisto-protocols-stuttering-which-glen-schofield-blames-on-a-freakin-error/ QH 7: Sloclap’s “Sifu” to get a film adaptation with John Wick film series creator https://deadline.com/2022/12/story-kitchen-sloclap-sifu-1235187397/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- UPDATE: I have a lot on my plate...Welcome back to The Dead Drop, your favourite twice-weekly video game news podcast! This episode is a quick one to let you know that I'll need to take this week off from making episodes. It's an opportune time, considering The Game Awards are just round the corner and news outlets are focussed on Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. This week my full time job and life outside work is taking a lot of time, and I won't have the time to dedicate to podcast episodes. It's a bit of a mental-health break on my part, so I appreciate your patience. The back-log of episodes in my feed are still relevant though! If you've missed news episodes or only joined me on the podcast in the last few weeks, these episodes will still be relevant to you. Background information for the games industry is beneficial to be informed, and you'll hear how the podcast and I have grown over time. Again, I appreciate your patience and your listenership. Stay awesome, you legend! *** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Hive: @DeadDropPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 068 Pokemon players demand refunds, tax breaks for Aussie and Irish developers, Playstation banning shovelware, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"24th November, 2022"// Today's transfer includes governments in Australia and Ireland offering subsidies to game development, Sony hinting it will ban devs selling “easy-Platinum” shovelware, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet players demand refunds for performance, Ubisoft games return to Steam, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Australian and Irish governments providing subsidies to game devs to promote production https://igea.net/2022/11/australian-game-developers-celebrate-introduction-of-dgto-bill-into-parliament/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tax-credit-to-support-game-development-launches-in-ireland Story 2: Playstation warns devs that it will ban/de-list shovelware on PS Store https://twistedvoxel.com/playstation-warning-ban-easy-platinum-shovelware-store/ Story 3: Ubisoft is bringing their games back to Steam (prev. Epic and Ubi Connect) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-has-confirmed-that-its-games-are-returning-to-steam/ Story 4: NOT NEWS - God of War Ragnarok Director wants to make Castlevania https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/god-of-war-ragnaroks-director-says-he-wants-to-work-on-castlevania-next/ ***** Quick Headlines: QH 1: Nintendo lawyers going after SteamGridDB website for images on Steam Deck https://gamerant.com/nintendo-dmca-takedown-steamgriddb-art-sharing-website/ QH 2: God of War Ragnarok music intern uncredited - complains on Twitter https://www.eurogamer.net/god-of-war-ragnarok-music-intern-goes-uncredited-for-work-on-game QH 3: I spotted a “Beyond Good and Evil 2” tweet - must be happening! https://twitter.com/hzloiz/status/1594771742823960576?t=GyboS3bPKudWrUM7Gl_w4g&s=03 QH 4: Team Ninja clarifies rumoured return of Ninja Gaiden & Dead or Alive https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/team-ninja-moves-to-clarify-ninja-gaiden-dead-or-alive-reboot-reports/ QH 5: Pokemon Scarlet/Violet players want refunds - Nintendo obliges https://www.vg247.com/pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-players-want-one-thing-refunds QH 6: Microsoft offered Sony a 10-year contract for Call of Duty - Sony doesn’t comment https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-says-it-offered-sony-a-10-year-deal-to-keep-call-of-duty-on-playstation/ QH 7: Bayonetta 3 ending disappointing; Bayonetta 4 in development https://www.polygon.com/23471133/will-there-be-bayonetta-4-announced-platinumgames-hideki-kamiya-bayo-3-ending QH 8: Four Square Enix Montreal / Onoma games will be shut down https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/four-square-enix-montreal-mobile-games-including-deus-ex-go-are-shutting-down/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Hive: @DeadDropPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 067 Google spends millions removing competition, Blizzard pulls games from China, Yuji Naka arrested for insider trading, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"21st November, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Google’s anti-competitive “Project Hug” paid game studios, Blizzard and NetEase dispute over games in China, Sonic Creator accused of insider trading, Dead Island 2 delayed, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Guest on the Dukes of Gaming podcast! “A Plague’s Tale: Requiem” Spoilercast with Dukes of Gaming and Game ’n Watch was a great chat about the game, its flaws, its triumphs and whether it belongs on the Game Awards’ “Game of the Year” list. Check it out on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1655852676 or wait for the episode to release on Dukes of Gaming in your podcast player: https://pod.link/1565104246. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Google paid Activision, Riot millions to stop competitive app stores https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-reportedly-paid-activision-riot-millions-to-prevent-them-from-opening-rival-app-stores Story 2: Blizzard games pulled from China after NetEase licensing dispute https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-games-set-to-be-pulled-in-china-after-dispute-with-netease-over-license/ Story 3: Sonic co-creator and Square Enix employees accused of insider trading https://www.pcgamer.com/former-square-enix-employees-arrested-over-dragon-quest-related-insider-trading/ Story 4: Volition moving to Gearbox group in Embracer after terrible Saints Row performance https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/volition-will-become-part-of-gearbox-after-disappointing-reception-to-saints-row/ ***** Quick Headlines: QH 1: Dead Island 2 delayed until April 28th, 2023. https://deadisland.com/news/importantupdate QH 2: Overwatch 2 adds audio transcription of reported “disruptive behaviour” https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2-adds-audio-transcription-to-pc-chat-to-beat-disruptive-behaviour QH 3: Scalper bots easing off targeting PS5 products for resale, despite increase in stock https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/scalper-bots-slowly-starting-to-lose-interest-in-ps5-report-suggests/ QH 4: Within days, first mod for Pokemon Scarlet/Violet removes Ed Sheeran’s track from credits https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/11/pokemon-scarlet-and-violets-first-mod-has-removed-ed-sheerans-song-celestial QH 5: Nvidia hit with class action over melting RTX 4090 adapters https://www.pcgamer.com/nvidia-hit-with-class-action-suit-over-melting-rtx-4090-gpu-adapters/ QH 6: AC: Valhalla post-launch support ends with the Last Chapter DLC release https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/assassins-creed-valhallas-post-launch-support-will-end-next-month-with-the-last-chapter/ QH 7: Team NINJA reportedly rebooting “Ninja Gaiden” and “Dead or Alive” franchises https://noisypixel.net/ninja-gaiden-dead-or-alive-reboots/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 066 Game Awards Nominations are in, gaming goes to the Grammys, Ubisoft & Riot tackle toxicity, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"17th November, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Game of the Year nominations from Game Awards, Playstation patents blockchain in games, video games at the Grammys, Bethesda bites Mick back, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Podcast Recommendation: “Decoder with Nilay Patel”, or the podcast of Lead Editor of The Verge, interviewed Phil Spencer (Head of Xbox) about the acquisitions and Xbox’s approach for game development and publishing in future. Give it a listen to explore many of the stories circulating this week and get the source without the speculation. https://pod.link/decoder/episode/2519ec7304d068fe42d7c70b39c245f9 Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: The Game Awards nominations are in! https://thegameawards.com/nominees/game-of-the-year https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2022/11/15/here-are-all-the-game-awards-2022-nominees/ Story 2: The first ever video game Grammys category announced! https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/grammy-awards-reveal-nominees-for-new-video-game-soundtrack-prize/ Story 3: Bethesda refutes Mick Gordon’s statement; will reveal their evidence as needed. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bethesda-rejects-doom-composers-mistreatment-allegations-says-theyve-incited-threats-of-violence/ Story 4: Ubisoft and Riot Games team up to target toxicity in gaming https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-and-riot-team-up-for-research-project-targeting-toxicity-in-online-games/ ***** Quick Headlines: QH 1: Xbox shelved streaming device because it was too expensive https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-shelved-keystone-streaming-console-because-it-was-too-expensive-to-produce QH 2: Sega’s blockchain game is on the way. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/segas-first-blockchain-game-is-on-the-way/1100-6507907/ QH 3: Playstation might be exploring NFTs and Blockchain after patent https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-might-be-exploring-nfts-and-blockchain-technology/1100-6509143/ QH 4: Free “Superman” Unreal 5 demo stolen and sold on Steam https://www.eurogamer.net/popular-free-superman-unreal-engine-5-demo-stolen-and-sold-as-11-game-on-steam QH 5: The Witcher 3 next-gen update coming Dec 14th - free for current owners https://twitter.com/witchergame/status/1592177211481944068 QH 6: Cyberpunk 2077 DLC confirmed as a paid expansion https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077s-phantom-liberty-expansion-wont-be-free-dlc/1100-6509165/ QH 7: Screen Queensland launches video game residency program https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/screen-queensland-game-residency-program-33777/ QH 8: PS5 Pro and Slim speculation (BIG rumour!) https://www.stuff.tv/features/ps5-pro-and-slim-everything-we-know-so-far/ QH 9: Shigeru Miyamoto turns 70 - Happy Birthday! https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/shigeru-miyamoto-turns-70-years-old-today/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 065 God of War Jötnar Edition missing game, RIP Kevin Conroy, Nintendo refusing bad customers and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"14th November, 2022"// Today's transfer includes the God of War Ragnarok game missing from Collector’s Edition, Nintendo Japan won’t repair for irate players, Studio Ghibli making a Star Wars title, Ash Ketchum becomes the best there ever was, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: European Commission clarifies after staffer bias on ActiBlizz acquisition https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/european-commission-responds-after-microsoft-activision-comments-from-staffer-receive-backlash/ Story 2: Nintendo Japan refusing to repair products for irate customers https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-japan-is-now-refusing-to-repair-products-if-customers-threaten-or-harass-its-staff/ Story 3: Diablo 4 is open world, but story has a “beginning, middle and end” https://www.eurogamer.net/diablo-4-may-have-a-more-open-world-but-the-story-will-have-a-beginning-middle-and-end Story 4: God of War Ragnarok breaking launch records; Jotnar edition missing game https://www.gamesindustry.biz/god-of-war-ragnarok-is-already-the-biggest-launch-in-the-franchises-history-uk-time-tunnel https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/some-god-of-war-ragnarok-collectors-editions-shipped-without-the-game/ ***** Quick Headlines: QH 1: Studio Ghibli teases Star Wars project https://twinfinite.net/2022/11/renowned-animators-studio-ghibli-teases-a-possible-star-wars-project/ QH 2: Ash Ketchum finally becomes the very best Pokemon Trainer there ever was https://www.eurogamer.net/ash-ketchum-is-finally-the-very-best-pokemon-trainer QH 3: Emphasis on Nintendo Accounts in future; non-specific about future console https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-emphasises-the-importance-of-nintendo-accounts-for-its-next-gen-console/ QH 4: Hogwarts Legacy showcase from Nov 11th https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/hogwarts-legacy-showcase-reveals-more-features-and-character-creator QH 5: Remedy is officially working on Control 2 https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/remedy-is-officially-working-on-control-2/ QH 6: Kevin Conroy, famously the voice of Batman across tv and video games, has died https://www.pcgamer.com/batman-voice-actor-kevin-conroy-has-died/ QH 7: Google Stadia starting to send out refunds for Stadia https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/google-has-begun-sending-out-refunds-for-stadia-purchases/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- The WP Minute with Matt Medeiros | PODCAST PREVIEW//DeadDrop{FEED-DROP}: Matt Medeiros makes "The WP Minute" - a Word Press news podcast for the casual or professional Word Press developer. Just like The Dead Drop it is short, sharp, succinct and informative. If you are thinking about making a low-budget website for your streaming/gaming profile, podcast or more then make sure you subscribe to The WP Minute! The Dead Drop is a video game news show, but every so often I will take the opportunity to show you the other podcasts that I am a fan of or I believe you'll enjoy. I love supporting the podcast community and making us all a big, happy family! Subscribe to "The WP Minute": https://pod.link/1560976985 https://thewpminute.com/just-another-wp-minute/ ... and follow everything Matt Medeiros is doing with podcasting: https://twitter.com/mattmedeiros https://twitter.com/thewpminute https://www.thepodcastsetup.com/ https://castos.com/0 comments0
- 064 Mick Gordon scathing on Doom Eternal, ActiBlizz acquisition under investigation, Halo Infinite features to come and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"10th November, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Mick Gordon’s tell-all on developing Doom Eternal music, Halo Infinite features finally coming, EU to investigate ActiBlizz acquisition, Returnal coming to PC, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Mick Gordon reveals all about Doom Eternal’s OST controversial development https://medium.com/@mickgordon/my-full-statement-regarding-doom-eternal-5f98266b27ce Story 2: Disco Elysium key members confirmed to be dismissed after controversy https://www.gamesindustry.biz/disco-elysium-studio-zaum-confirms-former-employees-were-fired-for-misconduct Story 3: EU has opened an in-depth investigation into Activision Blizzard acquisition https://www.gamesindustry.biz/eu-opens-in-depth-investigation-into-activision-blizzard-acquisition Story 4: Ubisoft cancel pre-orders for Prince of Persia remake https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/ubisoft-cancels-pre-orders-for-prince-of-persia-the-sands-of-time-remake/ Story 5: Nintendo’s latest Indie World Showcase https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-everything-that-got-an-airing-in-nintendos-latest-indie-world-showcase ***** Quick Headlines: QH 1: EA shuts down Project Cars https://www.polygon.com/23447447/project-cars-canceled-shut-down-ea-electronic-arts-codemasters QH 2: Horizon MMO reported to be in development https://www.eurogamer.net/horizon-mmo-reportedly-in-the-pipeline QH 3: 343 to finally add important features to Halo Infinite https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/343-thanks-fans-for-patience-as-halo-infinite-finally-adds-long-awaited-features/ QH 4: Saints Row dev promises a massive update to squash bugs https://www.eurogamer.net/saints-row-developer-promises-beast-of-an-update-to-squash-hundreds-of-bugs QH 5: Cancelled RTX 4080 12GB graphics card will become the RTX 4070 Ti in January https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/cancelled-nvidia-rtx-4080-12gb-will-reportedly-return-as-rtx-4070-ti-in-january/ QH 6: Take Two says GTA 6 leak won’t impact development https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/take-two-says-grand-theft-auto-6-leak-wont-have-any-influence-on-development/ QH 7: Steam database seemingly confirms Returnal on PC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/steam-database-update-seemingly-confirms-returnal-pc/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 063 Nintendo Indie World this week, Hideo Kojima rumours and leaks, Mass Effect 5 news and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"8th November, 2022"// Today's transfer includes the final reviews in for God of War, Hideo Kojima’s rumour-quashing and studio news, Mass Effect 5 in development, Nintendo Indie World showcase this Thurs, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. I’m offering Podcast Editing Services to clients! If you’re interested in outsourcing the editing of your podcast, get in touch with me via DM on any platform here, or send an email with your details to info@blissery.fm. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Kojima game leak, discussing “Abandoned” and keeping his studio independent https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideo-kojima-breaks-silence-on-abandoned-conspiracies-its-really-quite-a-nuisance/ https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/03/kojima-rejects-ridiculously-high-acquisition-offers-to-stay-indie-17695121/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/kojima-productions-next-game-overdose-leaks/ Story 2: God of War Accessibility, review scores and anticipation https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/god-of-war-ragnarok-is-the-second-highest-rated-new-game-of-the-year/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/god-of-war-ragnarok-includes-over-70-accessibility-features/ Story 3: PS VR2 launching in February at $549 USD https://blog.playstation.com/2022/11/02/playstation-vr2-launches-in-february-at-549-99/ Story 4: Bungie urges Destiny 2 PS5 players to move from the PS4 version https://gameluster.com/bungie-tells-destiny-2-players-stop-playing-ps4-version/ Quick Headlines: QH 1: Mass Effect 5 development going well https://www.eurogamer.net/mass-effect-5-development-proceeding-very-well-as-bioware-issues-fresh-tease QH 2: New Deus Ex in early development at Eidos Montreal https://www.pcgamer.com/a-new-deus-ex-is-reported-to-be-in-very-early-development-at-eidos-montreal/ QH 3: Nintendo Indie World stream on 9th Nov 9am PT https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1589633781853552643 QH 4: 10 years on, Little Inferno gets an expansion! https://www.eurogamer.net/10-years-later-the-brilliant-little-inferno-will-get-an-expansion QH 5: AMD Radeon RX7900 XTX cheaper than 4090 https://www.pcgamesn.com/amd/radeon-rx-7900-xtx-cheaper-nvidia-rtx-4090 QH 6: Square Enix announces an “NFT collectible art experience” https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/square-enix-has-announced-a-playable-nft-collectible-art-experience/ QH 7: Final Fantasy 16 will be a PS5 exclusive for at least six months https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/final-fantasy-16-will-be-a-ps5-exclusive-for-at-least-six-months/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 062 God of War Ragnarok spoilers to avoid, Callisto Protocol cancellation, GamePass price increase potential, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"3rd November, 2022"// Today's transfer includes God of War Ragnarok sold early by retailers, Callisto Protocol is cancelled in Japan, Phil Spencer says Xbox prices must go up, Henry Cavill is no longer The Witcher, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. I’m offering Podcast Editing Services to clients! If you’re interested in outsourcing the editing of your podcast, get in touch with me via DM on any platform here, or send an email with your details to info@blissery.fm. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Callisto Protocol cancelled in Japan to avoid censorship https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-callisto-protocol-canceled-in-japan-to-avoid-censoring-content/1100-6508674/ Story 2: Xbox prices to go up; GamePass is turning a profit https://www.polygon.com/23426636/xbox-series-x-s-console-price-hike-game-pass-profit Story 3: Henry Cavill is no longer Geralt - Liam Hemsworth to be the new Netflix Witcher https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2022/10/liam-hemsworth-will-replace-henry-cavill-on-the-witcher/ Story 4: God of War sold early, spoilers leaked, Barlog frustrated https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/completely-fing-stupid-god-of-war-director-bemoans-retailers-selling-ragnarok-early/ Story 5: Square Enix Montreal/Onoma studio shut down two months after purchase https://www.pcgamer.com/embracer-shuts-down-square-enix-montreal-two-months-after-buying-it/ Quick Headlines: QH 1: Square Enix wants to create huge titles, and blockchain is important https://www.eurogamer.net/square-enix-wants-to-make-global-hit-titles-and-believes-blockchain-will-play-a-key-part-in-future-growth QH 2: Gotham Knights update removes anti-cheat by accident https://www.eurogamer.net/gotham-knights-left-open-to-hacks-after-developer-accidentally-disabled-denuvo QH 3: Study shows self-titled “Gamers” tend to think more extremely about racism & sexism https://hardwaresfera.com/en/noticias/videojuegos/estudio-comportamientos-gamer/ QH 4: YouTube Gaming viewership jumps in September by 42% https://www.gamesindustry.biz/youtube-game-streaming-viewership-jumps-in-september QH 5: Microsoft wants Call of Duty on Switch https://twistedvoxel.com/microsoft-call-of-duty-switch-minecraft/ QH 6: Virtuous’ studio video hints strongly at MGS remake https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-virtuos-recruitment-video-could-be-hinting-at-a-metal-gear-solid-project/ QH 7: Paragon MOBA being revived by South Korean studio https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epics-long-dead-moba-paragon-is-being-revived/ QH 8: NASCAR driver wins race with video game move https://www.pcgamer.com/nascar-driver-makes-history-by-rocketing-ahead-with-a-videogame-move/ QH 9: Hilarious God of War advertisement video in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9c4kPRSGE&ab_channel=PlayStationJapan ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 061 The Witcher Remake has been announced, hints at new Naughty Dog IP, study shows games improve brains, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"27th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes CDPR’s announcement of The Witcher Remake (Canis Majoris), news on Fallout 4 Update and TV Show, study shows cognitive benefits of gaming, Uncharted PC port tanks, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Prologue: Check out “Quit the Build”, a very well-produced gaming podcast and I’m a big fan of their show! https://www.quitthebuild.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/QuitTheBuild Story 1: Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update coming next year https://riseupgamer.com/bethesda-announces-next-gen-update-for-fallout-4-coming-next-year/ Story 2: Reports of RTX 4090 melting ATX connectors and adaptor https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/nvidia-investigating-reports-of-melting-rtx-4090-power-adapters/ Story 3: Creative Assembly investigating allegations of workplace abuse https://www.pcgamer.com/creative-assembly-vows-investigation-after-deeply-concerning-and-serious-allegations-of-workplace-abuse/ Story 4: Uncharted PC port release does not do well! https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/10/uncharted-pc-port-has-lowest-player-count-of-any-sony-game-at-launch Quick Headlines: QH 1: Study shows cognitive benefits for kids playing games https://www.digitaljournal.com/business/video-games-could-improve-kids-brains-study/article QH 2: Playstation Plus Essential lineup for November https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-plus-essential-lineup-for-november-leaks QH 3: Star Wars Eclipse story details leak despite early development https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/star-wars-eclipse-story-details-leak-game-still-in-early-development/ QH 4: Apple is taking 30% of NFT sales as in-app purchase fee https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/apple-will-take-30-of-all-in-app-nft-sales-according-to-new-app-store-guidance/ QH 5: Amazon shows us first look at Fallout TV show https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/amazon-offers-first-look-at-the-fallout-tv-show/ QH 6: Court of Appeal denies Activision petition to dismiss gender discrimination lawsuit https://www.gamesindustry.biz/court-of-appeal-denies-activision-petition-to-dismiss-gender-discrimination-lawsuit QH 7: The first Witcher game is being remade in Unreal Engine 5 https://www.thewitcher.com/en/news/46225/the-witcher-remake-is-in-development QH 8: Sony building dev team with Visual Arts and Naughty Dog for new AAA title https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-building-a-new-dev-team-to-work-with-visual-arts-and-naughty-dog-on-a-aaa-title/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 060 Final Fantasy 16 almost done, RTX4090 can crack your password, God of War Ragnarok performance details, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"24th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes devs hate the Xbox Series S, RTX 4090s can hack passwords, details of GoW Ragnarok performance settings, retailers still selling Overwatch 1, 8K TVs in strife, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: PlatinumGames’ non-commital support for Bayonetta team members, referencing Jennifer Hale’s tweet https://twitter.com/platinumgames/status/1583302996749787137 Story 2: 8K Industry hampered by EU Regulations https://8kassociation.com/industry-info/8k-news/8k-industry-faces-challenge-with-new-eu-regulatory-ruling/ Story 3: Game Dev studios struggling with Xbox Series S requirements https://www.purexbox.com/news/2022/10/many-studios-are-struggling-with-xbox-series-s-requirements-claims-developer Story 4: Eight RTX 4090s can crack passwords in an hour https://www.tomshardware.com/news/eight-rtx-4090s-can-break-passwords-in-under-an-hour Story 5: Retailers still selling copies of Overwatch… but it doesn’t exist https://www.eurogamer.net/retailers-are-still-selling-physical-copies-of-overwatch-even-though-it-no-longer-exists Quick Headlines: QH 1: Bungie’s new Marathon IP seems real! https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/10/21/more-info-on-bungies-new-marathon-game-which-seems-very-real/?sh=4170ea27d544 QH 2: UK Regulator asks public for views on Activision-Blizzard acquisition https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uk-regulator-asks-members-of-the-public-to-share-their-views-on-the-xbox-activision-deal/ QH 3: God of War Ragnarok performance settings revealed https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/god-of-war-ragnaroks-graphics-settings-have-been-confirmed/ QH 4: Final Fantasy 16 development on home stretch https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/final-fantasy-16-development-has-entered-the-home-stretch-producer-says/ QH 5: Rockstar saves player’s Red Dead Redemption 2 save from Stadia https://gameluster.com/red-dead-players-stadia-data-saved-by-rockstar/ QH 6: Microsoft claims Wolverine coming in 2023 - misinformed? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-claims-insomniacs-wolverine-game-will-be-released-in-2023/ QH 7: G.O.G. adding online-only games to their service https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/mustafa-mahmoud/gog-will-add-online-only-games-to-its-service-moving-forward/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 059 Silent Hill 2 Remake on its way, Gotham Knights locked to 30 FPS, EA shutting down online services for games, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"20th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission wrap-up, updates on the Bayonetta 3 VO debate, G4 TV shut down by Comcast, EA cancelling online features, Gotham Knights capped at 30 FPS without performance mode, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Hellena Taylor vs Platinum Games debate update https://www.ign.com/articles/bayonetta-voice-actor-reportedly-offered-at-least-15000-for-role-contrary-to-claims https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-dispute-bayonetta-voice-actors-claims-over-pay-offer/ Story 2: Konami’s Silent Hill Transmission reveals projects (confirming rumours) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bloobers-silent-hill-2-remake-is-officially-coming-to-ps5-and-pc/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/silent-hill-townfall-announced-published-by-annapurna-interactive/ Story 3: Comcast cancels G4TV, seemingly without warning for those who lost jobs https://deadline.com/2022/10/comcast-pulls-plug-on-g4-tv-ending-comeback-try-video-game-network-1235145219/ Story 4: EA shutting down online game features for many titles https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-shutting-down-online-features-for-mirrors-edge-red-alert-3-and-more-in-coming-months Quick Headlines: QH 1: Insomniac reassures fans of Spider-Man 2’s release in 2023 https://gameluster.com/insomniac-reconfirms-spider-man-2-2023-release/ QH 2: Overwatch 2 players unhappy with cosmetic microtransaction pricing https://www.polygon.com/gaming/23403447/overwatch-2-stores-skins-cosmetics-free-play QH 3: Gotham Knights, coming to current-gen consoles only, to be locked at 30fps https://screenrant.com/gotham-knights-30-fps-cap-no-performance-mode/ QH 4: Riot Games acquires Wargaming studio in Sydney, rebrands to Riot Sydney https://www.gamesindustry.biz/riot-games-acquires-wargaming-sydney-studio QH 5: Disney Dreamlight Valley updates with bug fixes and improvements https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/disney-dreamlight-valleys-update-includes-100-bug-fixes-and-improvements/ QH 6: Cyberpunk Edgerunners producer has confirmed it is a stand-alone work. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cyberpunk-edgerunners-season-2-is-currently-not-in-the-works-producer-says/ QH 7: Console sales jumped 41% in the UK, but games market still down https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xbox-playstation-and-switch-sales-jump-41-in-september-uk-monthly-charts QH 8: Bethesda’s Ferret Baudoin has died; games industry veteran, worked on Fallout 4, 76 and Dragon Age II https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bethesdas-ferret-baudoin-has-died ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 058 Ex-Bayonetta voice actor calls for boycott, Valve making a new game, Silent Hill confirmed, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"17th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Bayonetta’s previous voice actor calling to boycott the game, Silent Hill announcement coming this week, the Scottish Game Awards in October, CDPR isn’t being acquired, Nvidia un-launches the 4080 12GB, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Hellena Taylor, the original for VO for Bayonetta, calls for players to boycott the game https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bayonettas-voice-actor-is-telling-fans-to-boycott-bayonetta-3-after-insult-offer/ https://twitter.com/hellenataylor/status/1581289084718227456 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/hideki-kamiyas-twitter-account-restricted-amidst-bayonetta-3-vo-controversy/ Story 2: Nvidia un-launches the RTX 4080 12 GB model (?) https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/12gb-4080-unlaunch/ Story 3: Analyst says CD Projekt Red is not being acquired https://www.pcgamer.com/cd-projekts-big-roadmap-doesnt-indicate-an-impending-acquisition-says-analyst/ Story 4: The first ever Scottish Games Awards nominees are here! https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-nominees-for-the-first-ever-scottish-games-awards-have-been-announced/ Story 5: Exclusive Stadia game “Outcasters” to no longer be playable when Stadia shuts down. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/splash-damages-outcasters-looks-set-to-die-with-stadia/ Quick Headlines: QH 1: Overwatch 2 hits 25 million players across all platforms https://gameluster.com/overwatch-2-25-million-players-in-10-days/ QH 2: Valve working on new game and new IP https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/matthew-wilson/valve-is-working-on-a-new-game-called-neon-prime/ QH 3: Spider-Man Miles Morales coming to PC Nov. 18th https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-hits-pc-in-mid-november/ QH 4: Smelling in VR possible with new tech https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/967688 QH 5: CDPR details how players transfer Cyberpunk 2077 saves out of Stadia https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/players-can-now-transfer-cyberpunk-2077-saves-from-stadia-to-other-platforms/ QH 6: Silent Hill announcement coming this week https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/konami-confirms-silent-hill-event-is-coming-this-week/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 057 Among Us VR announced, Meta Quest Pro coming in October, graphics card melts power supplies, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"13th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Meta Connect 2022 announcements like Xbox Cloud on Quest, Among Us VR & Quest Pro headset coming in October, RTX 4090 Ti shelved for melting PSUs, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Meta Connect game announcement rollup + Xbox Cloud on Quest VR https://www.shacknews.com/article/132603/meta-connect-2022-game-announcements-oculus-quest https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-cloud-gaming-is-heading-to-meta-quest-vr-headsets Story 2: Meta Quest Pro launching Oct 25 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-pro-headset-announced-launching-october-25 Story 3: Meta acquires game studios, announced at Connect https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/meta-has-acquired-the-studios-behind-iron-man-vr-and-resident-evil-4-vr/ Story 4: Google announces cloud gaming on Chromebooks (but Stadia still dead) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/google-announces-cloud-gaming-chromebooks-in-the-wake-of-stadia-shutdown Story 5: Rumours RTX 4090 Ti melted PSUs and dissolving spontaneously https://www.techspot.com/news/96261-nvidia-rtx-titan-ada-reportedly-canceled-after-melted.html Story 6: Quantic Lab testing lied to devs and mistreated employees https://www.pcgamer.com/quantic-QA-tester-report/ Quick Headlines: QH 1: Dead Space Remake not coming to PS4, despite rumours https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dead-space-remake-is-not-coming-to-ps4-contrary-to-rumors/1100-6508148/ QH 2: PS5 shipments up 400% (by weight, not consoles) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/us-playstation-shipments-were-reportedly-up-400-last-month/ QH 3: Square Enix Montreal rebranded to “Onoma” https://www.gamesindustry.biz/square-enix-montreal-rebrands-as-onoma QH 4: Twitter user Samperson emulates original DOOM - in Notepad https://twitter.com/SamNChiet/status/1579140903150964736 QH 5: Windows 95 had contained a fix specific to Sim City bug https://www.pcgamer.com/windows-95-had-dedicated-code-to-nix-an-og-sim-city-bug/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 056 Censored nudity on Nintendo eShop, YouTuber breaks NDAs and confidentiality for clout, Steam Deck reservations gone, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"10th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Nintendo cracking down on adult content for Switch, Dan Allen Gaming caught leaking industry info, OW2 fixes and cracks, Steam Deck Dock now available, some quick headlines, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Nintendo beginning to crack down on adult content in eShop. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-reportedly-cracking-down-on-uncensored-boobs-and-hentai-games/ Story 2: Steam Deck reservations gone, Docks available and trouble for emulation https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/valve-says-steam-deck-can-now-be-bought-without-a-reservation/ https://www.eurogamer.net/steam-deck-promotional-video-removed-after-it-accidentally-showed-off-a-switch-emulator Story 3: Blizzard drops phone requirement on OW2, but chat bug auto-purchases content https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-apologises-for-overwatch-2-launch-issues-and-drops-phone-number-requirement-for-many/ https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2s-auto-purchase-bug-has-been-fixed-but-blizzard-still-wont-issue-refunds Story 4: LATE STORY - Dan Allen Gaming caught after breaking NDAs as @TheRealInsider https://kotaku.com/youtube-danallengaming-ubisoft-assassins-creed-leak-1849557551 Story 5: Has CDPR announced too much - I don’t think so! https://www.gamesindustry.biz/has-cd-projekt-overburdened-itself-this-week-in-business Quick Headlines: QH 1: Origins gaming app to be replaced by EA app. https://www.pcgamer.com/eas-origin-is-officially-dead/ QH 2: PlatinumGames CEO explains Babylon’s Fall failure. https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/platinumgames-ceo-discusses-babylons-falls-failure/ QH 3: Silent Hill film director reveals progress on rumoured games https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/mustafa-mahmoud/platinumgames-ceo-discusses-babylons-falls-failure/ QH 4: Next Kojima game featuring Elle Fanning may be Death Stranding 2 https://gameluster.com/mysterious-elle-fanning-project-may-be-death-stranding-2/ QH 5: Bethesda confirms Deathloop and Dishonored are in the same universe https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bethesda-confirms-deathloop-and-dishonored-are-in-the-same-connected-universe/1100-6508120/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 055 Overwatch 2 plagued with problems, CDPR announce Witcher trilogy & Cyberpunk sequel, USB-C ports everywhere, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"6th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes CD Projekt Red announcing more games and a new IP, Overwatch 2 released to DDoS attacks and MFA restrictions, USB-C Mandated on devices in EU, Sony to push a PC/mobile strategy, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Playstation Studios Head Herman Hulst talks PC ports, live service and mobile gaming. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-games-will-wait-at-least-a-year-before-their-pc-release-except-for-live-service-titles/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonys-investment-in-fromsoftware-could-lead-to-movies-or-tv-shows-says-hulst/ https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/playstation-eyes-new-investment-pc-mobile-push-2022-10-04/ Story 2: Overwatch 2 suffers multiple DDOS attacks, and restricts low-income players from access https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/overwatch-2-locks-out-players-with-pre-paid-phone-plans/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/overwatch-2-suffers-multiple-ddos-attacks-at-launch Story 3: CDPR announces game development roadmap including new Witcher Trilogy, Cyberpunk Sequel and new RPG. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cd-projekt-is-officially-working-on-a-cyberpunk-sequel-witcher-trilogy-and-more/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cd-projekts-co-founder-and-joint-ceo-is-stepping-down-after-nearly-30-years/ Story 4: EU Parliament passes law to mandate USB-C ports for devices https://www.gamesindustry.biz/eu-mandates-usb-type-c-chargers-for-mobile-devices-handheld-consoles Story 5: Dead Space remake priced at $70 on console, perturbing gamers https://www.eurogamer.net/dead-space-remakes-70-console-price-raises-eyebrows Story 6: FIFA 23 patch improves dribbling https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fifa-23s-first-patch-reduces-penalty-accuracy-improves-dribbling-animations/ Story 7: Mario Movie has its own Nintendo Direct on October 6th https://www.eurogamer.net/the-super-mario-bros-movie-gets-nintendo-direct-this-week https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMPCXuvL8EM&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com0 comments0
- 054 Google Stadia has called it quits, E3 is coming back in 2023, the Meta Quest 3 headset leaks online, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"3rd October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Google Stadia’s sudden cancellation, E3 planning to return 2023, Razer making a cloud handheld, Scorn releasing a week early, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: E3 is set to return June 13th, 2023 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/09/e3-returns-on-june-13th-2023-with-a-vision-to-reunite-the-industry Story 2: Google Stadia is shutting down, and devs weren’t told https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/29/23378713/google-stadia-shutting-down-game-streaming-january-2023 https://www.eurogamer.net/stadia-developers-still-working-on-games-shocked-to-hear-of-shutdown https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/30/23380703/ubisoft-google-stadia-transfer-purchases-pc-shutdown Story 3: Tencent to be more aggressive with full studio acquisitions https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tencent-is-reportedly-refocusing-on-aggressively-seeking-full-games-company-acquisitions/ Story 4: Razer making a cloud gaming handheld https://www.pcgamer.com/razers-cloud-gaming-handheld-is-coming-with-5g/ Story 5: Meta Quest 3 leaked as a consumer-grade AR device https://www.eurogamer.net/meta-quest-3-leak-includes-design-files-and-specs Story 6: Ed Sheeran writes a Pokemon song to be featured in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ed-sheerans-new-pokemon-inspired-song-will-feature-in-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet/ Story 7: Scorn is coming out a week early! https://www.respawnstation.com/2022/09/scorn-is-coming-out-a-week-early/ Story 8: Shenmue Anime not renewed for 2nd season https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-shenmue-anime-likely-wont-be-renewed-for-a-second-season/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 053 Netflix opens a game dev studio in Helsinki, Skull & Bones delayed again, Marvel games not in the MCU, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"29th September, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Netflix starting to develop games on their own, Skull & Bones is delayed into 2023, Disney demands two Star Wars games per year, Silent Hill: The Short Message rated in Korea, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Prologue: Super Bracket Bros is a great podcast! My guest spot will appear in a week or two! https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZDT2ocwjZ0ID0d9OhdYCD Story 1: Aussie studio Mighty Kingdom laying off staff https://www.gamesindustry.biz/mighty-kingdom-laying-off-staff Story 2: New Silent Hill title has been rated in Korea https://www.relyonhorror.com/latest-news/silent-hill-the-short-message-rated-in-korea/ Story 3: Disney wants two Star Wars games a year??? https://www.gamespot.com/articles/disney-reportedly-wants-two-star-wars-games-per-year/1100-6507804/ Story 4: FarCry 6 GOTY edition and expansion leaked https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-far-cry-6-expansion-and-game-of-the-year-edition-have-seemingly-leaked/ Story 5: Microsoft launches Mineral Camo controller https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-has-launched-a-new-special-edition-xbox-series-x-s-controller/ Story 6: Netflix opens a game studio in Helsinki https://www.gamesindustry.biz/netflix-launches-new-studio-in-finland Story 7: Skull and Bones delayed due to “shallow gameplay” https://www.pcgamesn.com/skull-bones/delayed-gameplay Story 8: Marvel does not expect games to tie into the MCU https://www.eurogamer.net/marvel-has-no-plans-for-video-game-mcu Story 9: US Department of Homeland Security gets grant to research extremism in gaming https://massivelyop.com/2022/09/24/us-department-of-homeland-security-issues-a-nearly-700k-grant-to-research-extremism-in-gaming/ ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 052 Teen arrested over GTA 6 hack, Cyberpunk beats Witcher 3 on all time concurrents, Nvidia kills dreams of cheaper GPUs, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"26th September, 2022"// Today's transfer includes the UK teen arrested for the recent GTA 6 and Uber hack, Nvidia CEO says cheap GPUs are a thing of the past, Cyberpunk 2077 performing better than ever, “videogamedunkey” starts an Indie game publisher, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: UPDATE - UK Police arrest 17-year-old for GTA 6 hack https://www.pcgamer.com/busted-uk-police-arrest-17-year-old-hacker-in-connection-with-gta-6-leaks/ Story 2: NVIDIA CEO claims low GPU prices are a thing of the past https://au.pcmag.com/graphics-cards/96342/nvidia-ceo-high-prices-for-gpus-are-here-to-stay Story 3: Cyberpunk 2077 clears Witcher 3’s all time concurrent player count https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cyberpunk-2077s-resurgence-has-cleared-witcher-3s-all-time-concurrent-players-record/ Story 4: “A Better Ubisoft” makes further claims of worse toxicity in the company https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-staff-call-for-more-change-explanations-around-harassment-culture Story 5: Ninja Theory denies use of AI to replace voice actors https://www.eurogamer.net/ninja-theory-disputes-claims-it-is-using-ai-to-replace-voice-actors Story 6: Apex Legends calls for end to developer harassment from toxic audiences https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/apex-legends-studio-respawn-calls-for-an-end-to-developer-harassment/ Story 7: Twitch revenue split adjustment sparks outcry from streamers https://www.shacknews.com/article/132382/twitch-subcription-revenue-share-cut Story 8: YouTuber starts indie game company called “Bigmode” https://www.eurogamer.net/youtuber-videogamedunkey-launches-own-indie-publishing-company-bigmode Story 9: Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals has been delayed until next year https://twitter.com/nightschoolers/status/1573744744923963392 ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 051 TikTok search engine for Gen Z, Cyberpunk players rise after Netflix anime, Uber & FBI tracking down GTA hacker, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"22nd September, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Tencent laying off almost all of the Fanbyte gaming division, Cyberpunk Edgerunners reviving the game, GTA hacker claims Uber hack, TikTok is a misinformation machine, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: Fanbyte gaming news site staff laid off by Tencent https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/15/tencent-lays-off-nearly-all-of-staff-at-its-gaming-site-fanbyte/ Story 2: Cyberpunk 2077 player count rises as anime Edgerunners is released https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cyberpunk-2077-is-enjoying-a-resurgence-of-players/ Story 3: Diablo IV test build footage leaks https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/19/23361252/diablo-iv-footage-leaked-blizzard-gta-vi-leak Story 4: The Rockstar, Uber and FBI investigation over hacker https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/uber-in-contact-with-the-fbi-over-potential-gta-6-hacker/ https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/fbi-to-investigate-hacker-claiming-responsibility-for-gta-vi-leak Story 5: 2K reports a phishing hack to support emails https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/2k-support-says-it-has-been-hacked-and-warms-customers-to-reset-their-password/ Story 6: Gen Z is using TikTok as a search engine - 1/5 posts are misinformation https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-uses-tiktok-over-google-but-videos-contain-misinformation-2022-9 Story 7: PS5 revamp with detachable disc drive potentially in 2023 https://wccftech.com/playstation-5-revamp-new-model-detachable-disc-drive-2023/ Story 8: Apple App pricing increases across platform to match taxing increases https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-increasing-app-store-prices-across-europe-and-asia-next-month ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
- 050 GTA 6 developer footage leaks online, iOS 16 update breaks games on iPhones, PSVR2 not compatible with PSVR games, and plenty more!//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"19th September, 2022"// Today's transfer includes the massive GTA VI developer footage leak, iOS 16 update breaks games on phone, PSVR2 not compatible with PSVR games, Nvidia’s disrespect pushes EVGA away, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player. Sources for the stories in this episode: Story 1: GTA VI Development Footage leaks online in over 90 videos https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-gta-6-leak-sees-over-90-alleged-videos-circulated/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPgu-np6I4A&ab_channel=Banden Story 2: EVGA terminates partnership with Nvidia citing lack of respect https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/huge-gta-6-leak-sees-over-90-alleged-videos-circulated/ https://techpod.content.town/episodes/152-three-pfizers-to-the-wind Story 3: It is decided: how to pronounce the new Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel’s title https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-how-you-pronounce-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-says Story 4: PSVR2 not compatible with PSVR games https://www.polygon.com/23356951/psvr2-not-backward-compatible-psvr-games Story 5: iOS 16 Update affects multi-touch functions in games on iPhone https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ios-16-update-affects-gameplay-in-some-music-and-rhythm-games Story 6: “How Long to Beat” now integrated with Xbox Gamepass https://www.laptopmag.com/news/how-long-to-beat-is-now-built-into-xbox-game-pass Story 7: MMO Wizard101 taken offline after ex-employee fills game with sentiment against developer. https://www.eurogamer.net/mmo-wizard101-is-taken-offline-after-an-unhappy-developer-filled-it-with-angry-messages ***** Check out the website for transcripts, episode story sources and more, or subscribe to the socials! Website: https://www.deaddroppod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddroppodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattBlissPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deaddroppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBrUUzxaywu6uS2oAP1jOw Submit your Network Intel requests, rumours and research to The Dead Drop email address! deaddroppod@gmail.com I stream video games occasionally too - follow me on Twitch to be notified when I go live! https://www.twitch.tv/deaddroppodcast0 comments0
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