You Died of Dysentery

This week Mr. Black and Jon talk about the class action lawsuit Nintendo is facing due to its JoyCon debacle. They’ll also discuss WD new external drive tweaked for Xbox (whatever that is supposed to mean) and Dopio raising money for voice assistant games! There might also be a little disagreement about Doom requiring a Bethesda.Net account. All that and more on this week’s episode of You Died of Dysentery.   Come watch this week’s episode, share your opinions in the comments, and let us know what you think! Find You Died of Dysentery in your favorite podcatcher! Or use our RSS feed to subscribe in your favorite app. The Episode’s Run Down Released August 2nd, 2019 Visit CycleAndDredge.Com for tons of great podcasts and media! Show Topics for You Died of Dysentery, Episode 5: Thought Experiment  Nintendo faces class-action lawsuit over JoyConsAbstract:Nintendo is facing a class-action lawsuit in the wake of its JoyCon controversy. After news broke of this class action lawsuit against Nintendo, reports leaked that Nintendo is no fixing all JoyCon controllers for free.Link: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-07-22-nintendo-faces-class-action-lawsuit-over-joy-con-drifting-defectNintendo’s Response: https://kotaku.com/nintendo-responds-to-sufferers-of-joy-con-drift-1836614170 WD releases 1TB Gaming Drive for Xbox OneAbstract: Western Digital releases released a new 1 terabyte SSD external drive for the Xbox One at a very unreasonable price. Is it worth the price?Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/western-digital-gaming-drive-accelerated-xbox-one,39991.html Megaman X coming to AndroidAbstract: Capcom is bringing Mega Man X to mobile devices which raises questions for the franchise.Link: https://www.destructoid.com/capcom-announces-new-mega-man-x-mobile-project-dive-561523.phtml Dopio raises 1.1 Million in funding for voice-controlled games. What does this mean?Abstract:Dopio has raised 1.1 million in funding from both Amazon and Google to develop voice-enabled games for both personal assistants from both companies. Could this be a new media for gaming?Link: https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/347224/Doppio_raises_11_million_from_Google_and_Amazon_for_voicecontrolled_games.php The fall of Quake, Unreal, and Arena FPSAbstract:Twitch arena shooters have largely fallen by the wayside due to the evolution of console gaming and the success of games like Halo and Fortnite, but could there be a resurgence in arena shooters?Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=9&v=WE6nZx5MDgM Fans are remaking Dino Crisis in Unreal 4Abstract: Fans are remaking the original Dino Crisis, a late 90’s thematic horror game, in the Unreal engine. This team made of fans have released a teaser trailer of their current progress. Could this be vaporware? Link: https://www.dsogaming.com/news/fans-are-working-on-a-dino-crisis-remake-in-unreal-engine-4-and-here-is-the-first-footage-from-it/ Tetris Effect requires Steam VR despite being an Epic ExclusiveAbstract:Tetris Effect was recently released as a Epic store exclusive, but it still requires Steam VR for it’s VR mode. Link: https://www.dsogaming.com/news/despite-being-an-epic-games-store-exclusive-tetris-effect-requires-steam-in-order-to-run/ Chinese version of League of Legends is getting an anti-addiction additionAbstract:The Chinese version of  League of Legends is getting an anti-addiction mechanism that will boot players after two hours of play per day. After the World Health Organization declared gaming addiction an official disorder, could this be the right move?Link: https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/24/20708861/league-of-legends-china-time-limit-gaming-addiction The classic Doom trilogy has been released on all game console officially, but they now require a Bethesda online account to login in.Abstract: Doom 1, Doom 2, and Doom 3 were released on all game consoles and mobile OS platforms, but not wi

This week on You Died of Dysentery: Google says they will back Stadia games? Gamestop is getting a makeover? Will Facebook breakthrough in VR? What’s going on with Fallout 76 now? And more! Subscribe to You Died of Dysentery with your favorite podcast app! Come watch this week’s episode, share your opinions in the comments, and let us know what you think! Find You Died of Dysentery in your favorite podcatcher! Or use our RSS feed to subscribe in your favorite app. The Run Down Subscribe with your favorite Podcatcher!  Show Topics Google says that they will back games if publishers pull out on StadiaGameStop is getting a makeoverFacebook won’t breakthrough in VR gaming says Oculus Cofounder Jack McCauleyAMDoiiiji admits its Radeon RX 5700 series price cuts were a trap for NvidiaValve may be working on a new game code-named CitadelFallout 76 adds more pay-to-win microtransactions Tips and Picks Jon: Wavve podcasting tool Caleb: Case of the Littlest Umbrella Links Google Stadia backs games: https://www.thurrott.com/google/210008/googles-stadia-promises-to-keep-your-games-even-if-a-publisher-stop-supporting-the-platformGameStop is getting a makeover: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-07-16-gamestop-plans-to-renovate-stores-pilot-new-store-conceptsOculus founder says Facebook will not breakthrough in VR: https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlessingletary/2019/07/15/oculus-founder-facebook-will-never-breakthrough-with-vr-gaming/#d80d867f1788AMD admits price scoundrelly: https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-admits-its-radeon-rx-5700-series-price-cuts-were-a-trap-for-nvidiaValve working on Citadel: https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-seems-to-be-working-on-a-new-game-code-named-citadel/Fallout 76 pay-to-play additions: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/66658/fallout-76-adds-more-paid-convenience-items/index.html

How do we stop normalizing Nazis in video games? What is the Switch Lite? G2A is at it again! Is the game industry developing in a bubble? All that and more in Episode 3 of You Died of Dysentery! Come watch this week’s episode, share your opinions in the comments, and let us know what you think! Find You Died of Dysentery in your favorite podcatcher! Or use our RSS feed to subscribe in your favorite app. The Run Down Recorded July 12th, 2019 Subscribe with your favorite Podcatcher!  Show Topics Extra Credits, stop normalizing NazisNintendo announces the new Switch LiteFiverr is opening a special storefront to find freelance game devsG2A proposes Key Blocker to Devs, offers an olive branchIs the Game Industry developing in a bubble? Nearly 75% of gamers prefer a Netflix model for game subscription services Tips and Picks Jon: Coursera, Future Learn MOOCs –  a great place to take formalized video game creation courses. Caleb: Katana Zero Links Extra Credits Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCj8llyzfWoNintendo Switch Lite: https://www.imore.com/nintendo-documents-reveal-new-processor-and-storage-original-nintendo-switchFiverr’s Game Studio Gig  store: https://www.pcgamer.com/fiverrs-freelance-dev-platform-sounds-liberating-but-wont-solve-crunch/G2A Proposed Key Blocker: https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/346536/Under_fire_from_game_devs_G2A_proposes_new_Key_Blocker_tool.phpIs the Game Industry developing in a bubble? https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-07-12-the-industry-is-still-developing-games-in-a-bubbleGamers prefer Netflix model game subscription service: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-07-12-nearly-three-fourths-of-gamers-want-a-netflix-style-subscription-service-for-gamesShenmue 3 screwing over backers: https://www.destructoid.com/shenmue-iii-backers-will-not-receive-retail-exclusive-content-560413.phtmlVG24/7 bitches about player feedback ruining the game industry: https://www.vg247.com/2019/07/12/game-developers-time-stop-listening-fans/

The Run Down Recorded July 12th, 2019 Subscribe with your favorite Podcatcher!  Show Topics Microsoft wants Game pass on Switch and PlaystationSteam Summer sale is ending, thoughts on the Steam summer saleCloud game streaming coming to the switch?What happened to Ray Tracing?‘He’s just a default…’ The new social structure in online gamesG2A embroiled in another controversy Obsidian catching flack for Outworlds? Tips and Picks Jon: WMR Headsets Caleb: Dingo Doodles Podcast Channel Links MS Game Pass on PS4: https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/microsoft-xbox-game-pass-on-ps4/Switch Cloud Streaming: https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/5/20683747/nintendo-cloud-gaming-streaming-shuntaro-furukawa-shigeru-miyamotoG2A Soliciting for Ad Articles: https://www.game-debate.com/news/27377/g2a-game-key-seller-have-been-outed-for-trying-to-pay-press-to-publish-positive-coverageObsidian – Outerworlds is not Politically Charged: https://games.mxdwn.com/news/obsidian-says-the-outer-worlds-is-not-politically-charged/

Welcome to the pilot episode of You Died of Dysentery! Today we talk about Google Stadia, what it is, and who it’s for. We also discuss Blood Stained, one of our current favorite games this year!  Subscribe to You Died of Dysentery on any of your favorite podcast platforms! Have a question or comment? Shoot us a message! Show Topics Intro What is “You died Dysentery”?Who Are We? Google Stadia What is itPossible IssuesGoogles history with killing productsBandwidth issuesWho’s it for? Blood Stained, The Game What is it?Initial ThoughtsWhat we loveWhat we hateA rant about Symphony of the Night…Full Review Coming Later Back of the book: Tips and Picks of the Week Jon: VRidge by Riftcat: https://riftcat.com/vridge Caleb: Upper Echelon Gamers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChI0q9a-ZcbZh7dAu_-J-hg Show Links Google Stadia Founder’s Edition Sales page: https://store.google.com/us/product/stadia_founders_edition?hl=en-USGoogle Stadia, Everything You Need To Know: https://www.techradar.com/news/stadia-everything-you-need-to-know-about-googles-game-streaming-serviceBloodstained: Ritual of the Night Home Page: https://505games.com/games/bloodstained/BloodStained: Ritual of the Night Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodstained:_Ritual_of_the_NightVRidge Home Page: https://riftcat.com/vridge