Episode 180 - Nintendo Is Gatekeeping Switch 2 Dev Kits

In this episode...
--> A fresh report has detailed the difficulties faced by some developers keen to launch games for Switch 2 — but who remain unable to do so due to a lack of Nintendo support.
--> PlayStation boss Herman Hulst has said that live service failures are good for the development of their future attempts. 
--> The announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release date has created a ripple effect in the indie game community with several titles that were slated to release on or near that date now collectively jumping out of its blast radius to avoid being overshadowed.
--> High on Life 2 continues the absurd tendencies of the original and will feature a playable version of Wisdom Tree’s Bible Adventures video game.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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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

• 6:25 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 8:53 Patron shout-outs
• 13:24 Headlines
• 46:44 Top 3 New Releases
• 55:19 Very Important Poll