Episode 97 - Nintendo Announces Legend Of Zelda Movie (And We're Already Worried)

Shigeru Miyamoto temporarily took over Nintendo’s Twitter on Tuesday to announce a Legend of Zelda live action film. Such a film has been rumored to be in development for years, and this is no doubt inspired by the success of Nintendo’s animated Super Mario Bros. However, the early announcements on who will be helming the film are leaving us... a bit hesitant. We discuss our hopes and fears for the movie and make some early casting predictions (spoiler: it's not who you think).

We'll also be talking about how Microsoft’s new Xbox generative AI tech partnership is sparking widespread backlash; how Microsoft, EA, Activision, Ubisoft and Epic are the targets in a new game addiction lawsuit; and how Valve is working on a new Steam feature that will let you hide all those weird sex games from your friends.

Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Nostalgia 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at gaming myths and urban legends.

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

Chapters

• 5:52 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 7:21 Very Important Poll
• 16:34 Patron shout-outs
• 19:18 Microsoft’s New Xbox Generative AI Tech Sparks Widespread Backlash
• 27:12 Microsoft, EA, Activision, Ubisoft and Epic face game addiction lawsuit
• 33:22 Valve is working on a new Steam feature that will let you hide all those weird sex games from your friends
• 38:09 Top 3 New Releases
• 43:50 RGB High Score
• 44:49 Main Topic: Nintendo’s ‘Legend Of Zelda’ Movie Announcement Has A Few Red Flags
• 1:01:07 Nostalgia 101: Gaming Myths and Urban Legends