High Ping Basterds

On our 98th episode, we discussed the following topics:Xbox Will 'Try and Do More' Exclusives Once the 'Business is Healthy', Says Asha SharmaThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026"Scammers have adapted": Valve confirms that physical Steam Gift Cards are dead. Once the current stocks are sold through, they're done. | Windows CentralXbox's chief strategist considers using ads to "offer more affordable alternatives" for experiences — but says "The question is not 'Can we cram ads in everything?'" [UPDATED] | Windows Central2K And FIFA Came Close To Agreement On Game Before Talks Broke Down---REPORTDutch gamers file €220 million claim against Valve, operator of game platform Steam | NL TimesThe average American gamer is a 37-year-old white man, new study says Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 86th episode we discussed the following topics:Krafton launches voluntary resignation program for employees as it transforms into an “AI first company” - AUTOMATON WESTBlack Ops 7 Is The Worst User-Reviewed Call Of Duty, Dropping Below Modern Warfare 3Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton allegedly looked to ChatGPT to figure out how to not pay that $250 million bonus | Rock Paper ShotgunBattlefield 6 Just Had the Best Month of Sales in the U.S. of Any Game in the Last Three Years - IGNElon [Musk] truly would be the best owner of any game company,' claims former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick with a completely straight face | PC GamerUpdate: Tencent completes €1.16 billion investment in Ubisoft subsidiary"They didn’t plan ahead at all": Leaker says Xbox Series prices may increase again due to severe RAM shortages, with Microsoft reportedly telling partners the impact is coming "very, very soon"F1 26 to be skipped in favor of a paid expansion for F1 25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 84th episode, we discussed the following topics:EA's AI Game Development Tools Are Apparently So Bad That It's Costing More Money To Fix Their MistakesYouTube's strengthened approach to online gambling and graphic violence in gamingAfter Massive Layoffs, Amazon Studios Announces That New World Won't Be Getting New Content AnymoreRockstar accused of "ruthless" firing ahead of GTA 6, cutting over 30 employees tied to dev union: Take-Two claims "gross misconduct," labor group says "we won't back down"After 22 games over 22 years, the live-action Call of Duty movie is finally moving forward with Deepwater Horizon director and Yellowstone creator at the helmIOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year deal to host Esports Olympics - ESPNXbox console revenue fell 30 percent year-over-year this summerMicrosoft’s CEO agrees Xbox’s competition isn’t other gaming platforms, it’s TikTok | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 82nd episode, we discussed the following topics:Doug Bowser to Retire as Nintendo of America President, Devon Pritchard Named SuccessorVideogame Giant Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private$2.6 Million Kickstarter Cozy Game Wipes Its Websites, Ghosts Its BackersThe ROG Xbox Ally X priced at $1,000 and available to preorder in October, making it officially the most expensive 'Xbox' ever | PC GamerVideo gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billionXbox Game Pass Ultimate gets $10 price increase | ShacknewsXbox Game Pass Will Receive Major Changes To Pricing/Tiers, Cheap Tier With Ads Rumored For 2026Microsoft reportedly estimated that Game Pass led to $300 million in lost sales of Black Ops 6, with 82% of copies sold being on the Game Pass-less PlayStation 5 | PC GamerAs Microsoft lays off thousands and jacks up Game Pass prices, former FTC chair says I told you so: The Activision-Blizzard buyout is 'harming both gamers and developers'More than 60% of US game players only buy two games or fewer per year, survey finds | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 80th episode, we discussed the following topics:Last week, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company received a U.S. patent on summoning a character and letting it fight another – games frayBorderlands 4 Launches To Mostly Negative Steam Reviews Over Performance Issues And CrashingThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Title AnnouncementUbisoft confirms Far Cry will ‘more predominantly push multiplayer’ in future | VGCLara Croft Voice Actor Sues Aspyr Media For Using AI To Clone Her Lines In Tomb Raider 4 - 6 RemasteredFormer BioWare producer says a lot of Anthem's problems "come from a misunderstanding about multiplayer games," which the Mass Effect leadership team weren't equipped to deal withRoblox ‘Saddened’ Amid Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Suicide: ‘Tragic, Unimaginable Loss’Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - Release Date Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 78th episode, we discussed the following topics:Gaming Market Report: Aream & Co Q2 2025 | GAM3S.GGWuchang: Fallen Feathers Has Made Certain Bosses And NPCs Unkillable Following Backlash In ChinaNSFW content row continues as Valve confirms PayPal no longer supports Steam purchases in some regions | GamesIndustry.bizRumor: Chris Hansen Is Planning a Documentary on RobloxSony Closes All Operations in Russia After 18 Years, Ending PlayStation, Music, and Film Presence — UNITED24 MediaLouisiana sues Roblox for allegedly choosing "profits over child safety", claiming "it's basically open season for sex predators on this app" | Eurogamer.netStarbreeze appoints former EA exec Jonas Skantz as Payday's general manager | GamesIndustry.bizhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8B89MssneUConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 76th episode, we discussed the following topics:Mastercard Denies Pressuring Steam To Censor 'NSFW' Games [Update: Valve Responds]Itch.io are seeking out new payment processors who are more comfortable with adult material | Rock Paper ShotgunEpic just won its Google lawsuit again, and Android may never be the same | The VergeEA Entertainment President on ‘Battlefield 6’ Release Date, ‘Sims’ Movie and Multiplayer Game Update, and Balancing Owned IP With ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Titles (EXCLUSIVE)Warner Bros. Is Making Another DC Comics Live Service Game (Despite Suicide Squad Bombing)Yes, Reality Labs is still losing billionsMarvel Rivals will now automatically record all in-game voice chats to "shield the community" from toxic behaviour - VideoGamer‘I was just taken with it’: Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica writer Ronald D Moore explains why he’s showrunning God of War | VGCRoblox CEO Says that the Platform Will Have Dating Some DayConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our 74th episode, we discussed the following topics:Video Game Actors Contract Ratified: SAG-AFTRA Leaders Talk Gaming Execs’ Reckoning With Hollywood’s AI Standards, 11-Month Strike’s Turning PointKrafton Delays ‘Subnautica 2’ Game Ahead of $250 Million Payout - BloombergSubnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations' | PC GamerMajor Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBIYou can now play The Last of Us Part 2 in yet another way, as Naughty Dog releases "Chronological" mode | Eurogamer.netEpic Games settles antitrust lawsuit with Samsung | GamesIndustry.bizEA is reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchiseEvery Video Game Canceled in 2025 - IGNConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.