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by Matthew Gideon August 2, 2022 0

Weekly News Show #259: Quest 2 VR Price Hike, Valorant Struggles, Misfits Ditch LEC, TSM FTX GMC, Russian Games, Awful Logitech Accessories, Mall of America Esports Hub

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Meta raising the price of Quest 2 VR headsets,Continue Reading

by Matthew Gideon July 25, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #256: FaZe IPO, 85 Thieves, Dr Disrespect Hiatus, Nintendo Animation, Guild Wellness, Tesla Steam, D-BOX Gaming Patent

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss FaZe Clan going public on the Nasdaq, 100 ThievesContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon July 19, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #254: Shroud Returns, E3 Comeback, Twitter Esports Data, Myth Defects, Dr Disrespect Tarkov, HoTS Abandoned, Amouranth OF Earnings, Elden Ring vs CoD

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov) with special guest Grant Paranjape (Washington Justice), we discuss Shroud unretiringContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon July 12, 2022 0

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YouGov Insights: Esports Viewership, Travel, In-Person Events

In this YouGov Insights segment, we discuss the psychographic profile of American gaming enthusiasts, the most common statements made byContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon July 11, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #252: Summer Games Fest Letdown, Gaming School, Fortnite Exercise, Amouranth Business, Dr Disrespect x Nike, Guild Job Cuts, Razer Haptics, Québec Stupidity

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Summer Games fest telling fans to “manage” expectations, 2022Continue Reading

by Matthew Gideon July 7, 2022 0

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Asmongold & Ted Cruz Taking On Microtransactions?

One of the most famous streamers in the world is attempting to work with a US politician to fight backContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon July 4, 2022 0

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Weekly News #250: TikTok Mobile Games, Free Valorant Franchises, Riot Privacy, Dr Disrespect In Times Square, Sony PC Peripherals, Apple TV Gaming, WoW Hail Mary

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss ByteDance generating $1 billion in player spending through mobileContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon June 29, 2022 0

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YouGov Insights: NFTs For Gamers And Esports Audiences

In this YouGov Insights segment with Ben Paro, we discuss how esports fans tend to be familiar with non-fungible tokens,Continue Reading

by Matthew Gideon June 27, 2022 0

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Weekly News #247: Overwatch 2 Loot Boxes, Ted Cruz & Asmongold vs Microtransactions, Team Liquid Honda, Netflix Games Numbers, Razer Crypto Payments, Oculus Quest 2 Gaming Chair

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Overwatch 2 saying it will get rid of lootContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon June 21, 2022 0

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Weekly News #244: Call of Duty Price Hike, T-Pain Gaming, Misfits Hikaru, Riot Xbox Game Pass, YouGov NFT Insights, Netflix TV Games

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Call of Duty Modern Warfare II costing $10 moreContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon June 14, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #241: Diablo Immortal Backlash, OWL & CDL In Vegas, Disney Metaverse Hire, Saudi Arabia Gaming Hype, JoyCon On iPhone, Luminosity Quits VALORANT, XSET Vegas Gaming Cabanas, Razer x TUMI

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Diablo Immortal receiving backlash for pay to winContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon June 6, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #238: Marvel MMO Flop, FaZe SPAC Update, Activision-Blizzard Owed Money, Xbox USB Key, PS4 Free-To-Play, France Bans, Fortnite Esports, Gamerji Middle East, Shaq On Gamers, Most Played Games

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Daybreak Games canceling its Marvel MMO project, LeeContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon June 2, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #235: Gucci Gaming Academy, EA For Sale, xQc Gambling Stream, TikTok Gaming Push, FaZe Clan Desperation, EA Layoffs, Enthusiast Gaming Unrest, Nintendo Massive Numbers

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Gucci launching a gaming academy, EA looking toContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon May 23, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #232: EA FIFA Divorce, 100 Thieves Project X, Apex vs PUBG Earnings, Hulu Game Pass, Free Boost Mobile, Saudi Arabia Nintendo, Luxury Gaming Suites, Thermaltake Porsche Chair, Hidden Stadia, VR Advances

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss the split between EA and FIFA, 100 ThievesContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon May 16, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #229: No New Consoles, PlayStation First-Party, VALORANT Roadmap, Turtle Beach Sale, Take-Two Microtransactions, Bungie Exclusive, Saudi Esports, Star Wars Chairs, Best-Selling Switch Games

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Nintendo’s having big concerns about its next console,Continue Reading

by Matthew Gideon May 7, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #226: Square Enix Fire Sale, YouTube Worse Than Mixer, Overwatch 2 Failure, RIP Blizzard, Pokimane xQc Champagne Problems, British Gamers, Warner Bros. Confusion, Xbox Game Pass

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Embracer Group acquiring IP and studios from SquareContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon May 3, 2022 0

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Is The World Ready For a Gaming Shower?

Irish Spring is a world-famous soap and body wash company that serves as a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive. While the organizationContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon April 25, 2022 0

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Weekly News Show #221: Niantic Tamagotchi, Blizzard NFT, Fortnite Coachella, Xbox In-Game Ads, Apple Mobile Gaming, Tencent Shutdowns, Amazon Kids+ Games, Cyberpunk 2077 Expansion, Gamer Shower

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Niantic’s new augmented reality virtual pet game, MicrosoftContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon April 17, 2022 1

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Weekly News #218: Tencent Retreat, Boring Agencies, PlayVS Exposed, Epic $2B Flatline, Verstappen Esports, Overwatch Cash Grab, Wearable Speaker, Ultimate Gamer Bed

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Tencent shutting down their Penguin streaming platform, LoadedContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon April 11, 2022 0

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Weekly News #215: No E3, Sony Acquisitions, FTX MPL, Halo Cookbook, Unreal Engine 5, Twitter Gaming Data, Saudi Expansion, CDL Trading Cards

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss E3 2022 being canceled, Sony’s Jim Ryan saying theContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon April 5, 2022 0

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Weekly News #212: PC Superiority, Netflix Of Games, PlayStation Subscription, Esports Bars, Gaming Desks, Romain Grosjean Motorsport Games, Amazon Gaming Changes, EA Sports FC, NIP Pajamas

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss an HP report confirming that PCs will always beContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon March 28, 2022 0

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Weekly News #208: Fortnite Building, Gamer Dating, Andbox Failure, Rocket League Live, Sony Haven Studios, New Witcher Game, Dr Disrespect vs YouTube Gaming

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss changes being made to Fortnite, people connecting online throughContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon March 23, 2022 0

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Weekly News #205: Riot Animation, Super Nintendo World, Dr Disrespect NFT, Audi VR, Ontario Esports Scholarships, Loco $42M Raise, EA Lootbox Win, Gamestop Mess, SXSW Snub, Toddler Gaming Chair

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Riot Games investing in the animation studio behind Arcane,Continue Reading

by Matthew Gideon March 22, 2022 0

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VTech Has Made A Gaming Chair For Infants And Toddlers

Toddlers and infants now have the opportunity to get in on the gaming chair craze that’s sweeping the globe. ThisContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon March 13, 2022 0

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Weekly News #201: Sid Meier Monetization, ATVI Insider Trading, FaZe Snoop, Ninja GFuel, Griffin $750M Fund, Xbox Complaint, Star Wars Delay, Epic Music

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Sid Meier talking about game monetization, Barry Diller denyingContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon March 5, 2022 0

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Weekly News #198: Steam Deck, Steam Pass, Netflix Acquisition, EA Without FIFA, Celebrity Backbone, Quantum Computing, Rude DICE Awards, Activision Mobile Changes

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Gabe Newell thinking the Steam Deck can have anContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon February 26, 2022 0

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Weekly News #193: BF2042 Failure, Peloton Lanebreak, Gaming Sake, Hasbro Activist, Meta Zoom Games, New Riot Logo, Gamer Apartments, Sneaker PC

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Electronic Arts recognizing the failure of Battlefield 2042, DrContinue Reading

by Matthew Gideon February 22, 2022 0

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Weekly News #191: Lost Ark Record, Lord Of The Rings IP, Console Valorant, Activision-Blizzard Reset, Noble Esports Controversy, Pokimane On Twitch, AI Racer, Free Fire Ban

In the latest weekly news and podcast after-show (sponsored by YouGov), we discuss Lost Ark becoming the second most popular gameContinue Reading