Sony is inexplicably giving up on the PS5, only halfway through this console generation. We discuss why that might be. Intro (0:34) – Our week, in brief. Video Games (7:01) – Sony gives up on the Playstation 5. Wrap (37:36) – Let’s talk about our favorite monsters in TTRPGs “Burn The World Waltz” Kevin MacLeod […]
Tag: Microsoft
Catching up, again – Loot Mechanics #358
The holidays are over, so let’s catch up on gaming news! There’s only one story worth discussing in depth, though, and that is Hasbro eating itself alive through gross mismanagement! Intro (0:49) – How were our holidays? Tabletop Gaming (5:57) – Let’s talk about Hasbro’s huge layoffs, including 1,100 WotC employees, just two weeks before […]
Too Much Ain’t Enough – Loot Mechanics #347
We debate the age-old question: How many TTRPG systems do you really need? Also, is Microsoft about to strip-mine Activision/Blizzard’s library of games to fill up Game Pass with content? Intro (0:49) – Scormey upgraded his Xbox, and Beoulus has been playing stuff. Tabletop Gaming (7:34) – How many TTRPG systems do you realistically need? […]
Back to Business – Loot Mechanics #300
We’re all about business today, talking about antitrust lawsuits and open game licenses! Exciting stuff! Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s been getting back to solo roleplaying with “WitchCraft”, and Beoulus discusses some “No Man’s Sky” news. Video Games (5:58) – The FTC looks likely to move to block Microsoft’s acquisition of ActivisionBlizzard Wrap (28:24) – WotC […]
I hate to admit it, but…
I miss Blizzard. Okay, okay… I know I get nostalgic for “World of Warcraft” every six months or so, and every couple of years I break down and re-install the game for a while. But this time, it’s different. No, really, it is. You see, I do miss playing WoW, but I also miss “Diablo […]
Bad Sony, No Biscuit – Loot Mechanics #288
We have a good ol’ fashioned rant session over Sony’s PS5 pricing plans, and other stuff. Intro (0:49) – PAX West just happened, with all its indie-game goodness. Rant (10:19) – Screw Sony and their Playstation 5, too! We give them a good reaming over their pricing plans. Wrap (29:17) – Scormey got a few […]