Episode 177 - Visa And Mastercard Deny Censorship Allegations Over Adult Video Games

In this episode...
--> Visa and Mastercard are refuting censorship allegations after forcing storefronts to remove adult video games. Valve says otherwise.
--> The BioShock remake has been cancelled as BioShock 4 has reportedly failed to meet review standards.
--> A short-lived Nintendo fan survey asked for your opinions on buying digital games instead of boxed copies, and offered a chance for you to provide feedback on the Switch 2's Game-Key Cards.
--> According to Larian Studios, it turns out that 250,000 Baldur’s Gate 3 players like their Withers with Big Naturals.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gamers Week Debates

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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

• 6:34 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 9:00 Patron shout-outs
• 13:00 Headlines
• 48:24 Top 3 New Releases
• 57:57 Gamers Week Debates: Is Zelda an RPG?