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The Scroll

Hi, everyone! I am LilacBoots and I am joined by my fabolous co-host Frank Grouch. This is my gaming podcast. We are providing general gaming news, releases, and announcements. We also do small reviews, commentary on games, and have the occasional guest! I hope you enjoy! Check us out by following us on Twitter @LilacBoots and @FrankGrouch!

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00:49:12

The FaZe Exodus & Nvidia’s Performance Trap

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2026/01/13

This week on The Scroll, we dive into the massive FaZe Clan "Exodus" following the departure of their entire active roster, including 14-year veteran Adapt. We also break down the technical controversy surrounding Nvidia’s DLSS 4.5, which is reportedly causing a 20-24% performance drop for RTX 20 and 30 series users. Plus, we discuss the recent Steam Machine price leak indicating a $950-$1,070 price tag, Larian Studios' commitment to "Human-Only" art for Divinity concept art,

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01:12:13

Labor Wars, AI Debates, and the GOG Shakeup

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2026/01/05

This week on The Scroll, we dive into the massive end-of-year shift as CD Projekt Red sells GOG back to its roots. We’re breaking down the legal heat rising for Rockstar as the UK Parliament gets involved in recent layoffs, plus Satya Nadella’s defense of AI in game dev. Stick around to hear why Boots is obsessed with ReStory and which punk-ass ISP is getting a Boot to the Face this week.

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00:57:03

Receipts vs. Rumors: Year-End Wrap Up

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2025/12/29

We’re closing out 2025 with a look at the data that defined the year. In this episode, we dive into the $197B industry numbers and the news that shaped the gaming landscape—including a brief, personal tribute to the legendary Vince Zampella, whose games were the reason I met many of my closest friends.Plus, it's a reality check on the year's top titles. Frank shares what he’s been playing this week, while I bring my Steam Replay 2025 receipts to show the actual hours behind my favorite

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00:59:35

Night City to New York: Cyberpunk Verdicts & Award Hype

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2025/12/22

From the neon-soaked streets of Dogtown to the heart of the Big Apple—we’re back! This week, I’m finally sharing my 10/10 verdict on Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty and explaining why taking a "slow burn" approach changed everything.Plus, Frank and I break down the 2026 NYVGA Nominees and dive into the heated controversy surrounding the disqualification of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Where exactly is the line for AI in game development?🚨 NEW THEME REVEAL: We’ve officially updated The

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01:30:41

TGA 2025

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2025/12/16

We sat down to cover The Game Awards 2025, and it turned into the Clair Obscur show.This week on The Scroll, I’m joined by Frank and special guest Brad ("Brad's Burgers") to break down the winners, the world premieres, and the absolute chaos of Thursday night. We cover the historic sweep by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and debate if it was a deserved domination or if Kingdom Come: Deliverance II got robbed.In this episode:The Sweep: Reaction to Clair Obscur taking home GOTY, RPG,

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00:44:10

Vampires, Vice City, and The Veilguard Verdict

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2025/12/08

This week, LilacBoots and Frank dive deep into an accidental theme: Urban Fantasy & Supernatural Horror. From 80s demons invading Arizona to a hotel run by serial killers, the universe clearly wants us to fight monsters this week. We also discuss the fallout of the GTA VI delay, why stock prices are ruining 2025, and Boots delivers a fiery #BootsToTheFace to the media coverage of Dragon Age Day.(Plus: A live fact-check on Fortnite that proves time is a flat circle).

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00:55:10

Discord Snitches, Broken Deals, and LEGO Horizons

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2025/12/02

Free Games & DLC: Check out The Loot Drop for the new PlayStation Plus Essentials, including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Neon White, plus Marvel Cosmic Invasion hitting Xbox Game Pass.The Saudi Slump: We follow up on the massive EA acquisition deal, discussing the new reports that the Saudi-led consortium is "cash poor" and what that means for potential massive layoffs at EA.The Snitch: Rockstar Games is under fire after firing over 30 employees for talking about work conditions and

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00:35:21

The Awards Are Rigged: GTA 6 Pressure & TGA Jury Snubs

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2025/11/25

In this awards season special, Frank and Lilac Boots dive into gaming's top honors!Joystick Winners: We celebrate the Golden Joystick Awards, where Clair Obscure and Ghost of Tsushima earned top prizes. The hosts praise the ceremony's focus on actual gaming achievement.The Snub: Frank argues that the Twisted Metal adaptation was unfairly ignored by both the Golden Joystick and The Game Awards (TGA) in the Best Adaptation category.TGA Talk: The crew breaks down the TGA nominations,

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00:51:04

Rockstar's Union Bust & Valve's New Console

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2025/11/17

Rockstar's Union Bust & Valve's New Console. We dissect the industry's collapse: Why consoles are obsolete, the brilliance of the Steam Machine, and the Rockstar union busting lawsuit. Plus, the #BootstotheFace rant on the TwitchCon assailant and Greg Ellis.

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00:43:56

$80 Games & Broken Devs: The EA Boycott, Console...

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2025/10/27

Frank and Lilac Boots are back to break down the corporate crises that are defining the modern gaming landscape.The Sims Exodus: Following the Saudi-backed EA buyout, Simmers like Lilsimsie, Plumbella, and James Turner have quit the EA Creator Network over moral and ethical conflicts. Lilac Boots questions why the Sims dev team is using a massive November 4th bug-fix update as a crisis management tactic after the fact.The Console Crisis: Is it worth buying any console right now? We dissect the value

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01:33:36

The $55 Billion Problem: EA’s Debt, Ubisoft’s KKK...

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2025/10/14

In a massive, high-stakes episode, Frank and LilacBoots break down the corporate chaos threatening to reshape the gaming industry forever.The $55 Billion Question: Electronic Arts is officially going private in the largest leveraged buyout in history. We analyze the mountain of debt and what this financial move means for the future of AAA game development and fan monetization.The Cowardly Cancellation: A stunning report reveals Ubisoft scrapped a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed (starring a Black

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00:51:21

Gaming's Crossroads: Unions, Betas, and Leaks

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2025/08/18

We're back with a brand new episode of The Scroll! Join us as we recount our time with the Battlefield 6 beta and give our honest verdict on whether it lives up to the hype. We also dive into some major industry news, including Blizzard's SFD team becoming the first in-house cinematic, animation, and narrative studio in North America to unionize. We'll also discuss the leaked info on the ROG Xbox Ally and touch on the controversy surrounding the Roblox CEO. As always, we've got all

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00:31:07

Battlefield 6 Beta, Banned Games, and Swiping Right...

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2025/08/11

This week on The Scroll, we tried to go boots-on-the-ground with the Battlefield 6 Open Beta, but the servers had other plans! We break down the chaotic launch, the massive queue times, and why some of us couldn't even get into the fight. Frank managed to sneak past the server errors for a little while, and he's here to share his very first impressions from his limited playtime. We discuss whether this messy launch is a bad omen for the game or just a bump in the road.Then, we tackle a major

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00:56:48

The $200 Million Mistake

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2025/08/05

This week, we break down Warner Bros.' shocking $200 million loss on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and discuss why they're gambling on another live-service game. Next, we tackle Sony's lawsuit against Tencent over an alleged Horizon 'clone' and debate the line between inspiration and imitation.Finally, we compare strategies in the ecosystem war: Sony celebrates its legacy with classic PlayStation Plus games while Xbox looks to the future with cloud streaming for games you already own. We

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01:01:33

Steam's Secret War & A Huge Release Weekend

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2025/07/28

This week on The Scroll, we're diving into one of the biggest release weekends of the year! We share our first impressions of the brand-new Fable reboot, Hideo Kojima's latest epic DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH, and the charming return of Mario & Luigi: Brothership.Then, we pivot to a serious discussion about the controversial crackdown on adult games on Steam. We explore the platform's hidden market, the power of payment processors, and the complex debate between censorship and

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01:26:25

Leaks, Casting, and Comfort Games

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2025/07/21

This week on The Scroll, we're joined by our friend and special guest, Breadman, to break down some massive news about two of gaming's biggest franchises.First, we dive into the huge leak for the next Battlefield game, breaking down all the details from the rumored return to a modern setting and the classic class-based system. Then, we discuss the exciting news that Idris Elba has reportedly been cast as the lead in Netflix's live-action Assassin's Creed series and what it means for

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00:47:06

Who Owns Your Games?

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2025/07/15

This week on The Scroll, we ask a question that's shaking the industry: Who really owns your games?Join us as we dive deep into the "Stop Killing Games" debate, exploring the line between product ownership and service licensing in the wake of major game shutdowns. From digital rights to the rumor mill, we also investigate the latest speculation around the Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake after a mysterious Steam update.And as always, we've got your monthly haul covered with

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00:45:25

Bog Witch Sims and Capcom's Requiem

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2025/06/30

This week, we're unpacking all the major announcements from the Capcom Spotlight, including a shocking change for Resident Evil Requiem and a deep dive into Monster Hunter Wilds. We also fly into the new Sims 4 expansion to discuss the arrival of Fairies. Plus, we cover the incredible comeback of Game Informer magazine and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary Diablo II. Tune in to hear all this and what we've been playing this week!

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01:03:03

The Hype, The Grouch, and The Backlog

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2025/06/09

It's the biggest week in gaming news, and me and Frank are here to cut through the noise. We give our unfiltered reactions to the summer showcases, talk about what we've actually been playing from our backlogs, and discuss which future games are truly worth the hype.

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00:47:05

I Had Enough

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2024/10/14

We're back! Right now we seriously can't stand the incels complaining about someone in fiction who looks different, the scrub-having skills of DBZ players, and the colorism in Hollywood. Enjoy :D--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-scroll/support

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