In this episode of the podcast, hosts Kiley Wilde and Pete Beckett discuss the biggest and what we considered the most interesting and discussion worthy news stories for the past week or two, including:
Activision Blizzard's shareholders vote in favour of Microsoft acquisition https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/activision-blizzard-stockholders-overwhelmingly-vote-in-favour-of-microsoft-acquisition/
The Microsoft and Bethesda showcase has been announced for June https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-and-bethesda-games-showcase-confirmed-for-june/
Yuji Naka claims he was removed as director of Balan Wonderworld 6 months before release, files legal papers to take Square Enix to court https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/yuji-naka-says-he-sued-square-enix-its-a-disgrace-balan-was-released-in-this-state/
Sony have blocked stacking of subscriptions for PS+ and PS Now, ahead of Sony changing the PS+ tier system. Now changed to "time equivalent https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-has-confirmed-its-blocked-ps-plus-and-now-subscription-stacking/
Ubisoft's share prices rise by 11% amid fresh rumours of a takeover https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ubisoft-stock-jumps-11-amid-fresh-takeover-report/
Sonic Origins collection has been re-revealed, and has managed to anger fans with its EA style chart for pre-orders/special editions. SEGA confirm no physical on day 1 despite "knowing demand" and have removed Sonic 1, 2, 3 and CD from all digital storefronts, except Sonic 1 and 2 SEGA Ages versions on Switch.
announcement story - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonic-origins-details-appear-on-ps-store-new-areas-mission-mode-and-more/
Dlc chart - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonic-origins-locks-modes-character-animations-and-more-behind-dlc/
Delisting story - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-is-delisting-the-sonic-games-included-in-the-sonic-origins-collection/
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