Episode 191 - Saudi Arabia Will Own 93% Of EA If Buyout Goes Through

In this episode...
--> It turns out Saudi Arabia will own 93.4% of EA if the buyout goes through, effectively giving the country control of the entire company.
--> GameStop has highlighted its recent payout of more than $30,000 for a rare Pokémon card as evidence that the company’s trade-in program offers fair value — while simultaneously admitting the card had actually been worth at least $3,000 more.
-->  Microsoft has teamed up with rubber footwear brand Crocs to give us some of the most, uh, eyecatching shoes on the market.
--> It appears that Tommy Tallarico is now using a fake name to compete in backgammon events.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gamers Week Debates

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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

• 7:55 Reviews, Reactions, and Requests
• 10:45 Patron shout-outs
• 15:29 Headlines
• 46:14 Top 3 New Releases
• 55:49 Gamers Week Debates: Does Genesis Truly Do What Nintendon't?