The Dead Drop: Dailyish Video Game News
The Dead Drop is back to deliver video game headlines and industry news directly to your podcast player. Your host, Matthew Bliss (Child of Zanarkand & Dovahkin) delivers your quick shot of video game news Monday to Friday, secure and summarised to keep you informed and ready for the gaming world! The Dead Drop is partnered with "Coffee with a Podcaster" - podcast insights, interviews and reflections on the industry at large. If you're a video game podcaster, head to coffeepodcast.com to learn about podcasting and the industry. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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In today's Dead Drop, Mario Kart goes open-world, Bloober gets bleak with Cronos, and the Playdate gets a surprise hit from the FTL devs. We’ve got layoffs, licensing weirdness, and a 4/20 GTA update that’s… on brand. Plus, one mascot agency that might just steal your heart.
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Today on The Dead Drop, Roblox gets legally served over a TikTok dance, Embracer slices itself into thirds, and Ninja Gaiden slips back into 2D like it never left. I’m Matthew Bliss, guiding you through a crisp collection of headlines featuring mobile spending regrets in Japan, RuneScape’s dragon-fueled detour, and Pocketpair’s unexpected pivot into publishing.
We’ve also got Doom-branded Xbox gear, Netflix’s latest narrative experi...
In today’s Dead Drop, Sony hikes PS5 prices again (cheers, inflation), Kojima lets you skip boss fights (merciful legend), and Hollywood keeps poaching our IPs—with Story Kitchen cooking up some serious adaptations.
We dive into tariff trouble hitting the Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 updates, new releases, and layoffs shaking up gaming media. It's your no-nonsense cache of the biggest gaming news, with just enough sarcasm to keep it...
In today’s Dead Drop, we dive into Ubisoft’s courtroom confidence over The Crew, Astro Bot cleaning house at the BAFTAs, and why Nintendo still says “nah” to achievements. You’ll hear about ASMR gaming bliss, indie surprises like Blue Prince, and even a comeback attempt from one of the worst games ever made. Yes, really.
Also, STALKER 2 rises against the odds, The Last of Us evolves its infected, and Warhammer 40K quietly conquers ...
Today on The Dead Drop, we’re talking Black Ops Gulf War, Unity’s painful staff cuts, and a Barbie game that’s, believe it or not, actually happening. Plus, Hades II gets its early access date, Helldivers 2 players face PC chaos, and Destiny 2 nostalgia hits hard.
We’ve also got the Suicide Squad’s redemption roadmap, Phil Spencer teasing Xbox’s cloudy future, and fresh whispers from CD Projekt Red’s next Witcher saga. It’s all her...
Warner Bros games revenue down 41% during Q2 due to Suicide Squad | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-games-revenue-down-41-during-q2-due-to-suicide-squad
Bandai Namco profits rose 56% during Q1 FY25 | GamesIndustry.biz
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-profits-rose-56-during-q1-fy25
Indie poker roguelike Balatro tops 2 million copies sold | News-in-brief | GamesIndustry.biz
Today's Headlines:
THQ Nordic has teased a new Darksiders game | VGC (videogameschronicle.com)
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-nordic-has-teased-a-new-darksiders-game/
At the end of a THQ Nordic showcase, we see the Charred Council (aka fiery stone heads) proclaiming the four horseman will ride again. Could mean Darksiders IV but, you know… Darksiders III sucked.
Development build of Call of Duty Black Ops 6 leaks as foota...
Nintendo has changed it's tournament community rules to exclude gamers with accessibility requirements, and more stories today on Thursday 26th October 2023.
INDUSTRY
Nintendo is shaking up its Community Tournament Guidelines to lock down issues it has with the current protocols, but it has had an unintende...
INDUSTRY
Nintendo is back in the headlines again after Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser reiterated the importance of Nintendo accounts to ease the transition between console hardware - still teasing the existence of the upcoming "Switch 2".
In several reports over the last few months, the "Switch 2" so...
Industry News:
Bandcamp dismisses 50% of its staff amid Epic Games mass layoffs | GamesIndustry.biz
Half of the workforce in Bandcamp is affected by a mass of layoffs by parent company Epic Games.
Bandcamp was acquired in March last year, but in September this year Epic announced that they would be laying off 16% of the total workforce in the company.
Epic Games is also finalising the sale of Bandcamp to Songtradr, announced at the sam...
Industry News
Activision Blizzard is officially part of Microsoft | GamesIndustry.biz
Microsoft announced on the 13th October of this year that the Activision Blizzard deal has finally been confirmed and completed.
The final obstacle we mentioned last week, the UK Competition and Markets Authority, has finally given the green light and the acquisition can continue.
Now the big questions we've long awaited answers to:
Will Microsoft's pr...
INDUSTRY
Ubisoft says it's "on the right path" following sexual harassment allegations | Eurogamer.net
Ubisoft is now claiming that they've improved their workplace culture after allegations of sexual harassment against long-time employees and senior staff in 2020.
Their Chief People Officer, Annika Grant, has been in place since 2021 and remarked last month that they've been navigating the "misconduct crisis" and that "HR...
Thanks for joining me again on the Dead Drop for your secured delivery of game news headlines!
The stories for today:
Unity Software CEO exits after pricing backlash | NYSE:U (proactiveinvestors.com.au)
CEO of Unity Software John Riccitiello is retiring from his position at the company following the backlash to the new pricing structure for game developers last month.
He is quoted as being proud of his 9 years with Unity and the ...
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It's been too long since I've been making episodes, so its time for a return and a refresh of the game news podcast that you know and love!
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Microsoft has made deals with Nintendo and Nvidia to bring Xbox games to their platforms when the Activ-Blizz deal goes through; Northern Territory government creates fund for game dev; Activision hacked in Dec 2022; Bungie wins suit against Destiny 2 cheat software; Mario Movie Direct coming on March 9th; and even more!
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CDPR forgot to remove an uncredited nudity mod for Witcher 3; CMA report reveals GamePass cannibalises game sales; Nintendo won’t consider reducing the cost of Switch console; Square Enix releases details of blockchain-base game; Metroid Prime Remastered now available; and even more!
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A Nintendo Direct dropped today with tonnes of game trailers, including Zelda; Hogwarts Legacy reviews well, but the trans community speaks out; Bobby Kotick squares up against UK CMA; Sony’s PS Plus collection disappearing; Super Mario Bros movie poster confirmed; and even more!
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Marvel’s Midnight Suns director calls Gunn’s DC plans “a nightmare”; Redfall requires an internet connection; Activision Blizzard to settle with SEC; EA cancels unannounced Titanfall title; The Day Before gameplay trailer disappointment; and even more!
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