Episode 189 - Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed Yet Again, Rockstar Accused Of Union Busting

In this episode...
--> Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive has now announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 is delayed once again to November 16, 2026.  Meanwhile, the company fired 30-40 employees in a move that the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain claimed was "blatant" and "ruthless" union busting. 
--> Valve Corp. is plunging deeper into the console wars with the unveiling of the Steam Machine, a new cubical device designed for playing PC games in the living room. 
-->  Nintendo aired a special Direct for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and released a brand-new trailer for the upcoming film.
--> Netflix and A24 are making an Overcooked reality TV show.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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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

• 8:25 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 9:35 Patron shout-outs
• 16:16 Headlines
• 46:14 Top 3 New Releases
• 56:11 Gaming History 101: Hikikomori & Gaming Culture