In this episode...
--> The Roblox CEO has officially horrified every parent alive by announcing his ambition that the platform become a dating hub, despite the fact that roughly 40% of its users are under the age of 13.
--> Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Tencent over its upcoming game Light of Motiram, with Sony saying it is a "slavish clone" of the Horizon series.
--> It only took 24 hours after the UK's Online Safety Act went into full effect for someone to get past the age requirement on Discord using pictures of Norman Reedus from Death Stranding 2.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia
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Hosts: donniegretro, wrytersview, ducksindisguise
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
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