Looks like EA is still swinging that heavy banhammer around. We discuss that plus PETA attacking Mario, Jurassic Park devs gaming the Metacritic rating, Nintendo wanting to sell you a complete experience up front, and more.
Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Santangelo
Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks
The Picard Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6oUz1v17Uo
PETA against Mario:
http://kotaku.com/5859342/peta-calls-out-nintendo-for-fur+wearing-mario
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/peta-says-just-kidding-in-response-to-backlash-from-their-mario-stunt/
Jurassic Park Devs Caught Boosting Metacritic User Score:
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/telltale-developers-caught-cheating-on-metacritic/
Bohemia Interactive: 100 pirates for every 3 legitimate buyers:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-11-18-bohemia-interactive-100-pirates-for-every-3-legitimate-buyers
Nintendo wants to sell a complete experience up front:
http://www.vg247.com/2011/11/17/reggie-nintendos-adverse-to-paid-dlc-because-it-wants-to-sell-a-complete-experience-upfront/
Origin Could Be The Backbone of Wii U's Online System:
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2011/11/origin-could-be-the-backbone-of-wii-us-online-system/
Capcom games on Origin:
http://www.develop-online.net/news/39140/Capcom-backs-Origin-with-key-franchises#after_ad
EA Responds to Heavy Banhammer:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/17/eas-unwieldy-banhammer-ea-responds/
