Episode 63 - Nintendo Wii U Time Bomb And The Fight For Video Game Preservation

It’s recently been discovered that leaving the Wii U unattended for too long can brick the console. Apparently, none of Nintendo’s suggestions for fixing the issue have worked, nor does the company seem to care that much about finding a solution. It's a huge blow for video game preservation and collecting, as well as an ominous sign for the future. Will Nintendo soon be a company whose games are pointless to collect?

We'll also be discussing how the United Nations is about to host its first-ever video game event, how Blumhouse is turning Dead by Daylight into a movie, and the best video games for beginners and non-gamers in 2023.

Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of arcades.

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Hosts: @wrytersview, @donniegretro, @retrogamebrews
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by @donniegretro
Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

Chapters

• 4:50 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 6:08 Very Important Poll
• 14:14 Patron shout-outs
• 17:15 Nintendo Wii U time bomb is killing consoles if you don't use them regularly
• 23:01 The United Nations Is About to Host Its First-Ever Video Games Event
• 28:21 Blumhouse is turning Dead by Daylight into a movie
• 37:10 Top 3 New Releases
• 42:39 Main Topic: The best video games for beginners and non-gamers in 2023
• 1:00:07 Gaming History 101: The History of Arcades