Well it seems to work for video games still so why the hell should we not take advantage as well?
This weeks gaming news was actually very interesting indeed.
People got fired for what in the end turned out to be sarcasm, but when you’re a Creative Director at Microsoft you really should know better.
EA were voted the worst company in America for the second year running, once again proving public polls are a complete waste of time
There are a few stories related to the imbalance between male and females within the games industry, from wages to imagery & even their exclusion from certain aspects that might help explain a few things.
Anyway all that and much more in this episode of the Drinky Talky Thingy.
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If you want links to any of the stories we covered in the show this week, links can be found after the jump.
This Weeks Stuff
Did you know you can actually beat Snake? – Destructoid
Scarlet Blade might be the most shameless F2P game yet – Destructoid
Farming Simulator gets a console release date – Destructoid
It’s happening: Skylanders toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals – Destructoid
Bethesda defends day-one DLC – GameSpot.com
Microsoft man on always-online consoles: ‘Deal with it’ – Destructoid
Microsoft apologizes for ‘Deal With It’ statements – Destructoid
Adam Orth out at Microsoft after ‘deal with it’ remarks – Destructoid
Subscription-based Xbox 720 priced at $300, with $500 standard model? – GameSpot.com
Xbox 720 powered by AMD x86 chip – Report – GameSpot.com
38 Studios may have ‘actively masked’ its financial hardship | Massively
Game Industry Gender Wage Gap Is Horrendous | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Male game developers earn 25% more than females – Destructoid
The Last of Us focus test had to be made to include women – Destructoid
Levine: Gender gap ‘terrible’ for the industry – GameSpot.com
Misogyny, Sexism, And Why RPS Isn’t Shutting Up | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
EA named ‘Worst Company in America’ second year in a row | Massively
EA will ‘do better’ to not be the worst company ever – Destructoid
Gaming isn’t mass market, says EA – GameSpot.com
Research firm says Dota 2 tops League of Legends [Updated] | Massively
uPlay workaround resulted in Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon leak – Destructoid
Uplay PC download service disabled – GameSpot.com
Ubisoft: ‘There is no room for B-games’ – GameSpot.com
Notch Yet: 0x10c On Hold, Won’t Release Unless It’s Fun | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Minecraft creator feeling pressure to repeat – GameSpot.com
IGN Pro League technology purchased by Blizzard | Massively
StarCraft: Ghost has never been officially cancelled – GameSpot.com
Sony wants more than FPS games on PS4 – Destructoid
Back In Bat: Arkham Origins Does Year One, Sort Of | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Star Wars 1313 was always in danger – Report – GameSpot.com
Nintendo looks ahead at third-party support for Wii U – Destructoid
Draw Something television game show is really happening – Destructoid
Zynga sued over stock sales – GameSpot.com
Rovio ain’t angry: $194m in revenue, 45 percent from toys – Destructoid
Epic: PS4 is a really perfect gaming PC – Destructoid
Podcast Extras
Because Why Not: Total War Has The Biggest Screenshot | Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Take a look at Obsidian’s Project Eternity in motion – Destructoid
Watch Killer Frost and Ares fight in Injustice – Destructoid
Humble Weekly Sale features Blendo Games this week – Destructoid
Alternate BioShock Infinite covers available now – GameSpot.com
Preview: First look at LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Destructoid
StarCraft II Kerrigan cosplay is out of this world – Destructoid
Men work out in new Metro: Last Light Salvation trailer | IncGamers.com
Meet the newest Infinite Crisis champions: Nightmare Batman and Wonder Woman | Massively
Infinite Crisis video shines light on new Green Lantern champion | Massively
Go home, Dovahbear! You’re drunk! – Destructoid
Goku fights Naruto in this crazy J-Stars Victory teaser – Destructoid
Miyamoto explains why Luigi is green and more – Destructoid
Songs used in this episode
Title music Drunken Sailor by Doctor Octoroc used with permission. Check out more of his music over at http://www.doctoroctoroc.com/– Do it now!
