Episode 167 - More Layoffs As EA Cancels Black Panther Game

In this episode...
--> In its third round of layoffs this year alone, EA has canceled its single-player Black Panther game and shut down developer Cliffhanger Games.
--> A24 is doubling down on its foray into video game adaptations with live-action productions of Elden Ring and Death Stranding.
--> Microsoft has announced Retro Classics with Game Pass, a collaboration with Antstream Arcade to bring a collection of over 50 classic Activision games from the 80s and 90s to Game Pass members.
--> GameStop just bought half a billion dollars’ worth of Bitcoin, causing its investors to flee.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Bullsh*t History 101

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

Chapters

• 6:10 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 8:28 Patron shout-outs
• 12:30 Headlines
• 43:36 Top 3 New Releases
• 54:54 Bullsh*t History 101: Historical Figures Who Probably Would Have Been Gamers