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High Ping Basterds

High Ping Basterds

“We, to tell the actual absolute truth, don’t live in society, actually.”In the history of humans, for the first time after the glorious 18th Century have we had The 21st Century. If one strains their ears, one can gather echoes traveling back to us from a dismal future, hankering for the nostalgic and innocent and simpler times of The 21st Century.The 21st Century where we actually don’t live in a society. We live more in tubes, in simulations, in hypotheticals and in conspiracies. We live in line

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All Episodes

1:11:49

88 Game Awards & Trailers, PS5, Steam Deck, Post EA FIFA

High Ping Basterds ·

2025/12/26

On 88th episode, we discussed the following topics:PS5 reigns supreme over Black Friday, accounting for a staggering 62% of all console sales | Eurogamer.netSteam Deck LCD production is ending — Valve's budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is goneVideo Game Physical Software and Hardware Sales Just Had the Worst November in the U.S. Since 1995 - IGNThe first post-EA FIFA soccer sim will be a Netflix Games exclusiveThe Game Awards 2025: Complete list of winners as Clair

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1:09:46

87 Epic, Xbox, AI, Rockstar, EA Sale, Warner Bros,...

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2025/12/08

On our 87th episode, we discussed the following topics:Epic's Sweeney says platforms should stop tagging games made with AI | GamesIndustry.bizXbox Cloud Gaming Expands to More Countries, Is Increasingly Popular Among Game Pass UsersRockstar insider reveals Discord messages that reportedly caused mass firing - DexertoEXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Set To Explore Ancient RomeSaudi Arabia's public investment fund to own almost all of EA under buyout plan, report says - Los Angeles

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1:02:45

86 Krafton, Black Ops 7, Battlefield 6, Tencent...

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2025/11/25

On our 86th episode we discussed the following topics:Krafton launches voluntary resignation program for employees as it transforms into an “AI first company” - AUTOMATON WESTBlack Ops 7 Is The Worst User-Reviewed Call Of Duty, Dropping Below Modern Warfare 3Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton allegedly looked to ChatGPT to figure out how to not pay that $250 million bonus | Rock Paper ShotgunBattlefield 6 Just Had the Best Month of Sales in the U.S. of Any Game in the Last Three Years - IGNElon [Musk]

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1:07:41

85 Nintendo Patents & Adaptations, Rockstar, Square...

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2025/11/09

On our 85th episode, we discussed the following video game news:Nintendo says it plans a ‘consistent release’ of new films following the Super Mario Galaxy and Zelda movies | VGCProtests erupt at Rockstar Games offices accusing GTA 6 developers of “Union Busting” - DexertoGTA 6' Release Delayed to November 2026Square Enix announces mass layoffs as "restructuring" plan pulls development from "overseas" | GamesIndustry.bizBorderlands 4 Came In Below Take-Two's Sales Expectations - GameSpotSquare Enix

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1:11:57

84 EA AI, YouTube Policy, Amazon Studios, Rockstar,...

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2025/11/03

On our 84th episode, we discussed the following topics:EA's AI Game Development Tools Are Apparently So Bad That It's Costing More Money To Fix Their MistakesYouTube's strengthened approach to online gambling and graphic violence in gamingAfter Massive Layoffs, Amazon Studios Announces That New World Won't Be Getting New Content AnymoreRockstar accused of "ruthless" firing ahead of GTA 6, cutting over 30 employees tied to dev union: Take-Two claims "gross misconduct," labor group says "we won't back

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1:18:50

83 Pokemon Leak follow up, Next Gen Consoles, CS2...

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2025/10/25

On our 83rd episode, we discussed the following topics:Massive Pokemon leak purportedly covers next-gen games, scrapped ideas, and morePS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim | VGCCS2 skin update ‘rug pulls’ collectors as $1 billion wiped from market cap - DexertoReleases - Remedy InvestorsWarner Bros. Discovery puts itself up for saleMajor AWS outage took down Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat, and moreGrand Theft Auto made him a legend. His latest game was a

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54:52

82 EA Privatization, XBox Gamepass Price Hike

High Ping Basterds ·

2025/10/11

On our 82nd episode, we discussed the following topics:Doug Bowser to Retire as Nintendo of America President, Devon Pritchard Named SuccessorVideogame Giant Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private$2.6 Million Kickstarter Cozy Game Wipes Its Websites, Ghosts Its BackersThe ROG Xbox Ally X priced at $1,000 and available to preorder in October, making it officially the most expensive 'Xbox' ever | PC GamerVideo gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity

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1:25:28

81 Borderlands 4, Nintendo v Palworld, Krafton, Xbox...

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2025/09/23

On our 81st episode, we discussed the following topics:Borderlands 4 is a premium game made for premium gamers' is Randy Pitchford's tone deaf retort to the performance backlash: 'If you're trying to drive a monster truck with a leaf blower's motor, you're going to be disappointed'Nintendo argues mods don't count as proper games as Pokémon v. Palworld lawsuit continues | Eurogamer.netThe Subnautica 2 lawsuit is getting even messier, with Krafton doing a massive U-turn, confusing both the ousted

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1:18:17

80 Nintendo Shenanigans, Borderlands 4, Super Mario...

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2025/09/16

On our 80th episode, we discussed the following topics:Last week, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company received a U.S. patent on summoning a character and letting it fight another – games frayBorderlands 4 Launches To Mostly Negative Steam Reviews Over Performance Issues And CrashingThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Title AnnouncementUbisoft confirms Far Cry will ‘more predominantly push multiplayer’ in future | VGCLara Croft Voice Actor Sues Aspyr Media For Using AI To Clone Her Lines In Tomb

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1:11:27

79 CoD movie, Hollow Knight, Esports, MindsEye, 007

High Ping Basterds ·

2025/09/09

On our 79th episode, we discussed the following topics:‘Call of Duty’ Coming to Theaters as Paramount, Activision Strike Major Film Deal"Legality Is Not The Defining Factor": Steam Censorship Campaign Details It Seeks Removal Of Games Whether Legal Or NotSaudi Arabia Now Co-Owns Biggest Street Fighter Tournament Of The YearHollow Knight: Silksong's Launch Just Crashed Steam | GameLusterCircana Data Shows Fewer Young Adults Are Purchasing Video Game Consoles - SalesWork to Improve the Disastrous

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1:13:09

78 Gaming Market Report, Wuchang, Valve, Roblox, Sony...

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2025/08/19

On our 78th episode, we discussed the following topics:Gaming Market Report: Aream & Co Q2 2025 | GAM3S.GGWuchang: Fallen Feathers Has Made Certain Bosses And NPCs Unkillable Following Backlash In ChinaNSFW content row continues as Valve confirms PayPal no longer supports Steam purchases in some regions | GamesIndustry.bizRumor: Chris Hansen Is Planning a Documentary on RobloxSony Closes All Operations in Russia After 18 Years, Ending PlayStation, Music, and Film Presence — UNITED24

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1:12:49

77 Digital Foundry, Horizon Knock-Off, Sony Live...

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2025/08/12

On our 77th episode, we talked about the following subject:Digital Foundry goes independent | GamesIndustry.bizAfter Sony’s 'Horizon' Knock-Off Lawsuit Against Tencent, Light of Motiram Dev Scrubs Store Page, Changing Game Description, Images, and Key ArtAfter Concord's flop, Sony admits its live-service plan 'is not entirely going smoothly' but says it will continue and learn from its mistakes | TechRadarGen Z Is Cutting Back On Video Game Purchases. Like, Really Cutting BackZach Cregger Says His

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1:22:30

76 Steam Visa Mastercard, Itch.io, Epic, Google, EA,...

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2025/08/05

On our 76th episode, we discussed the following topics:Mastercard Denies Pressuring Steam To Censor 'NSFW' Games [Update: Valve Responds]Itch.io are seeking out new payment processors who are more comfortable with adult material | Rock Paper ShotgunEpic just won its Google lawsuit again, and Android may never be the same | The VergeEA Entertainment President on ‘Battlefield 6’ Release Date, ‘Sims’ Movie and Multiplayer Game Update, and Balancing Owned IP With ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Titles

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1:18:18

75 Candy Crush, Splitgate 2, Krafton, Virtuos, Valve,...

High Ping Basterds ·

2025/07/29

On our 75th episode, we discussed the following topics:Candy Crush Developers Set To Be Laid Off By Microsoft Are Reportedly Being Replaced By The AI Tools They Were Told To BuildSplitgate 2 Reportedly Shelled Out $400K For StreamersKrafton Extends $25 Million Bonus Period For Subnautica 2 Devs - Insider GamingVirtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is laying off around 270 employeesValve Pulls 'Adult Only' Games From Steam as It Tightens Rules to Appease Payment Partners - IGNRainbow Six

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1:12:49

74 VA Union Deal, Krafton v Unknown Worlds, Nintendo,...

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2025/07/15

On our 74th episode, we discussed the following topics:Video Game Actors Contract Ratified: SAG-AFTRA Leaders Talk Gaming Execs’ Reckoning With Hollywood’s AI Standards, 11-Month Strike’s Turning PointKrafton Delays ‘Subnautica 2’ Game Ahead of $250 Million Payout - BloombergSubnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations' | PC GamerMajor Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBIYou can now play The Last of Us

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1:13:58

73 Microsoft Layoffs, Stop Killing Games, Helldivers...

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2025/07/08

On our 73rd episode, we discussed the following topicsMicrosoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projectsAfter Microsoft laid off 9000 employees, Xbox producer Matt Turnbull suggested affected workers use AI to “reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss” - VideoGamerEuropean game publisher group responds to Stop Killing Games, claims 'These proposals would curtail

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1:18:19

72 Microsoft XBox Layoffs, Epic Fines, Sony Tax,...

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2025/07/01

On our 72nd Episode, we talked about the following episodes:Report: Microsoft is planning another round of major Xbox layoffs‘Fortnite’ Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds From FTCEpic Store Reportedly Redirecting Users to Malicious Third-Party WebsitesSony faces Dutch lawsuit over "artificially high PlayStation prices" | GamesIndustry.bizGames run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds - Ars TechnicaDesperate to avoid saying 'we want that $10 billion', League of

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1:12:45

71 MindsEye, Xbox Handheld Canceled, SAG AFTRA Strike...

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2025/06/25

On our 71st episode, we discussed the following topicsMindsEye launches with myriad of glitches and issues, as developer promises performance update | Eurogamer.netMicrosoft Reportedly Cancels Its In-House Xbox Handheld as Focus Shifts to New Software EcosystemPeople Are Less Willing to Pay': Dev Speaks Out Against Day One Releases on PS Plus, Xbox Game PassSAG-AFTRA Ends Video Game Actors StrikeAn Update From Dark0ne at Nexus mods and communityTake-Two Interactive extends partnership with NBA,

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1:11:29

70 Nintendo Switch 2, Activision, MindsEye, XDefiant,...

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2025/06/10

On our 70th Episode, we talked about the following topics:Fans drive huge Nintendo Switch 2 launch; others play the waiting game : NPRDon’t take off the Switch 2’s screen protector | The VergeActivision says gross Call of Duty loadout screen ads were only a test that was added “in error”, but it doesn’t excuse how vile that test is - VideoGamerMindsEye studio execs depart Build a Rocket Boy, one week before game's debut | Eurogamer.netMark Rubin leaves Ubisoft, XDefiant officially shuts down |

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1:04:07

69 EA Black Panther, Activision Ads, ZeniMax QA...

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2025/06/03

On our 69th episode, we discussed the following news topics:EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Closes Cliffhanger Games - IGNActivision Quietly Force Adverts into Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Loadouts and Players Absolutely Hate It: 'At This Point It Really Feels Like Opening Up a Mobile Game' - IGNZeniMax QA union reaches a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft including 'substantial across-the-board wage increases,' worker protections, and more | PC GamerCyberpunk 2077 sequel gets a new

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