ScrubVerse Podcast

The Scrubverse Crew (minus an Eddie for this episode) gathered to talk over a recent Guilty Gear tournament's turnout, pay their respects to the rapper Earl Simmons (AKA: DMX), hide in bathrooms from crazy neighbors, and go over the latest happenings in the video game world. Sony appears to have a hyper focus on a 'Blockbuster Only' future for the Playstation brand, a new advanced mask is already upon us, and a new developing tale of poor sales for another ambitious albeit misguided venture from Yuji Naka.

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "Best Band of the Universe" by Galactikraken & Jonathan Young

Music Provided by Jonathan Young

Edited by Mr. Haru

News:

- Sony is obsessed with Blockbusters

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-09/sony-s-obsession-with-blockbusters-is-stirring-unrest-within-playstation-empire

- Rapper will.i.am is selling a smart mask for $299

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/04/06/tech/will-i-am-honeywell-xupermask/index.html https://xupermask.com/ 

- Twitch will punish users for certain harmful offline behavior

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/07/amazons-twitch-says-it-will-now-punish-users-for-certain-harmful-offline-behavior.html

- Sales figures suggest that Balan Wonderworld reportedly sold roughly 2,000 physical copies in Japan

https://www.destructoid.com/stories/sales-figures-suggest-that-balan-wonderworld-reportedly-sold-roughly-2-000-physical-copies-in-japan-625118.phtml

A Snorlax, a Teddie Fuerte, Sonic, and a beanie wearing editor star in the newest Scrubverse Podcast episode to discuss the rare times that cancel culture attempts backfire, inspirations that led us to our creative outlets, and video games that helped our mental health. We also remind you that physical video gaming will always have a place in the industry, talk about new 'Switch Pro' rumors, and say who we'd imitate while wearing the new Razer Mask!

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "The Shimmering Ether of Satorl" by Kade Kalka

Music Provided by OCRemix

Edited by Mr. Haru

News: 

Report: PS3, Vita, And PSP Stores To Be Permanently Closed In A Few Months https://www.thegamer.com/ps3-vita-psp-stores-permanently-closed/ Nintendo to Use Faster Nvidia Chips in New 2021 Switch Model https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-23/nintendo-to-use-new-nvidia-graphics-chip-in-2021-switch-upgrade Cyberpunk 2077 lead designer leaves CDPR after 8 years https://www.gamesradar.com/cyberpunk-2077-lead-designer-leaves-cdpr-after-8-years/ Razer is actually making its concept RGB face mask https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/26/22351955/razer-rgb-mask-project-hazel-shipping-commitment

GRASSROOTS FGC IS DEAD! WE'VE GONE CORPORATE!!! 

Shut the f-ck up and calm down. We discuss Sony's acquisition of EVO and the implications that could soon follow suit. Plus, Blizzard rears it's ugly head once more, and Rockstar Games gives the rock star treatment to one of it's modders for GTA.

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "Hacking the JANUS System" by Julien Mulard

Music Provided by OCRemix

Edited by Mr. Haru

News: 

1. Blizzard lays off fifty employees in it’s Live Events Departments
   1. https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1371901088727699472
   2. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-16/blizzard-fires-50-people-amid-shift-away-from-live-events?srnd=technology-vp
   3. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/Breaking-News/2021/03/Activision-layoffs.aspx
2. Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly due to receive $200m payout
   1. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-03-17-activision-blizzard-ceo-bobby-kotick-reportedly-due-to-receive-usd200-million-payout
3. Rockstar pays $10,000 to modder who fixed GTA Online loading times
   1. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-03-16-rockstar-pays-usd10-000-to-modder-who-fixed-grand-theft-auto-online-loading-times

When you gonna learn, Soulja Boy? Mr. One-Hit-Wonder is back for another legal beating as he tries to release another home console - now with Fortnite! Plus Microsoft seals the deal on the Bethesda deal, and we discuss which console generation had the smallest impact.

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "Let the Decisive Battle on the Big Bridge Begin!" by Ivan Hakštok, Juan Medrano

Music Provided by OCRemix

News:

WHAT?! You mean Elden Ring wasn't a lie?! We talk updates on the newly uncovered build of Elden Ring, as well as the new accusations coming from Frogware as The Sinking City is hacked and stolen by Nacon, and finally some more rumors/news on the New Nintendo Switch - including OLED and 4K support!

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "Black Feathers in the Sky" by MkVaff

Music Provided by OCRemix

News:

News:

1. The Sinking City developer Frogware accuses new publisher Nacon of Piracy
   1. https://www.ign.com/articles/sinking-city-disappeared-frogwares-nacon-bigben-royalties
   2. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-01-05-the-sinking-city-returns-to-stores-as-nacon-wins-first-decision-in-ongoing-legal-dispute
   3. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-02-26-the-sinking-city-developer-asks-users-not-to-buy-its-game-on-steam
   4. https://twitter.com/Frogwares/status/1365385278140133378
   5. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-03-01-nacon-blames-frogwares-for-feature-lacking-steam-version-of-the-sinking-city
   6. https://twitter.com/thesinkingcity/status/1366483130278961159
   7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYTSt5oOr5g
   8. https://frogwares.com/how-nacon-cracked-and-pirated-the-sinking-city/
   9. https://www.ign.com/articles/the-sinking-city-developer-frogwares-says-to-not-buy-the-game-on-steam
2. Specs of New Nintendo Switch allegedly leaked
   1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-04/nintendo-plans-switch-model-with-bigger-samsung-oled-display

Nintendo give Sony the one-two punch with back-to-back, solid presentations with the Pokémon Direct. The State of Play was..... Anyway, the evil that is Anthem has finally bit the dust, EA pulls monetization schemes from Dragon Age, and E3's Live Show has been thrown in the dumpster - yet again. Stick around for more dumb questions!

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "Mysterious Invasion" by jmabate, Audio Mocha

Music Provided by OCRemix

News:

1. The Evil has been slain, Anthem turns to Dust
   1. https://kotaku.com/bioware-says-it-s-giving-up-on-anthem-1846347391
2. Electronic Arts Removes Multiplayer Mode From Dragon Age Game in Big Pivot
   1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-25/electronic-arts-pivots-on-dragon-age-game-removes-multiplayer
3. E3 2021's Live Show Has Been Cancelled According To LA Tourism Documents
   1. https://kotaku.com/e3-2021s-live-show-has-been-cancelled-according-to-la-t-1846373286

After over a year, Nintendo finally graces us with a Nintendo Direct. Gather up as the boys discuss what games they're most excited about and what we could have done without. Plus, Google and Sony both get slapped with Class Action Lawsuits for promises made for Stadia and drifting on the DualSense controllers, respectively. And we discuss potential rumors to Konami outsourcing the Castlevania and Metal Gear IPs.

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "Malicious Intent" by SPIRAL_SYSTEM

Music Provided by OCRemix

News:

1. Google faces possible class-action lawsuit over game resolution on Stadia
   1. https://9to5google.com/2021/02/18/stadia-4k-lawsuit-class-action/
   2. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-11-25-google-issues-statement-after-stadia-owners-say-it-broke-promises-over-game-performance
   3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUih5C5rOrA&t=1586s
   4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUih5C5rOrA&t=1461s
   5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUih5C5rOrA&t=1493s
2. PS5 DualSense Controller Drift: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Sony
   1. https://chimicles.com/sony-ps5-dualsense-controller-drift-class-action-investigation/
   2. https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-dualsense-controller-drift-class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-sony
   3. https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/kb8cb6/anyone_else_experiencing_dualsense_stick_drift/
   4. https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/jvw04p/my_dualsenses_right_stick_starts_drifting/
   5. https://www.reddit.com/r/PS5/comments/jzkqf7/in_case_you_didnt_know_the_dualsense_is_in_fact/
3. Rumour: Konami to Outsource Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania Ips
   1. https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2021/02/rumour_konami_to_outsource_metal_gear_solid_castlevania_ips

Let's see if Apple bitches about this title.

Stadia loses major indie support by screwing over the creators of Terraria, CD Projeckt's source code for Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 gets auctioned on the dark web, and it turns out that scalpers have tapped into 15% of the market for the PS5. 

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "Malicious Intent" by SPIRAL_SYSTEM

Music Provided by OCRemix

News:

1. Stadia port of Terraria canceled after co-creator locked out of Google accounts
   1. https://9to5google.com/2021/02/09/stadia-port-of-terraria-cancelled-after-co-creator-is-locked-out-of-his-google-accounts/
2. Stolen Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 source code sold at dark web auction
   1. https://www.vg247.com/2021/02/12/cd-projekt-red-cyberpunk-2077-the-witcher-3-source-code-auction-sold/
3. Analysis reveals scalpers managed to snatch 10-15% of all consoles
   1. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/ps5-stock-disaster-analysis-reveals-scalpers-managed-to-snatch-10-15-of-all-consoles

Chris died this week, so Corey and Eddie step up in this episode to discuss the Superb Owl, Corey vs Austin Creed in Windjammers 2, and Eddie's adventures in arcade stick modding. Also, they dissect the SHOCKING news of Google puling the plug on Stadia, WB Games securing their Nemesis System patent, and how the Xbox Series S has created hurdles for next-gen game developers.

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "EEVEE used Swift!" by AlmightyArceus

Music Provided by OCRemix

News:

1. Google Stadia Shuts Down All Of Its First Party Studios
   1. https://blog.google/products/stadia/focusing-on-stadias-future-as-a-platform-and-winding-down-sge/
2. WB Games' Nemesis System Patent Was Approved This Week After Multiple Attempts
   1. https://www.ign.com/articles/wb-games-nemesis-system-patent-was-approved-this-week-after-multiple-attempts
3. Xbox Series S console increasingly seen as a next-gen hurdle
   1. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xbox-Series-S-console-increasingly-seen-as-a-next-gen-hurdle-for-game-developers-as-Control-Ultimate-Edition-s-boosts-for-PS5-and-Xbox-Series-X-S-are-posted.517644.0.html

American civil liberties are at stake, and GameStop is the battleground. The boys gather up to talk about stocks and index funds and how it relates to the gaming world at large. Plus we discuss more rumors of a potential takeover that Microsoft may be planning, SEGA is cleaning out of Sonic the Hedgehog's English voice cast, and "what a surprise" - AMD says chipsets will be sparse through the first half of 2021. Who would have thought? 

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Opening: "ScrubVerse Theme - Wily" by Kubaluka

Closing: "The King of All Monsters" by SpaceGhost

Music Provided by OCRemix

News:

Microsoft Made Enough Profit In Past 3 Months To Pay For Bethesda Acquisition Twice https://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-made-enough-profit-in-past-3-months-to-pay-for-bethesda-acquisition-twice/1100-6486765/ Roger Craig Smith takes his leave from voicing Sonic the Hedgehog https://gamerant.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-voice-actor/ AMD expects PC and next-gen chip shortages through first half of 2021 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-01-30-amd-expects-pc-and-next-gen-chip-shortages-through-first-half-of-2021