The ultimate wrap-up of this week's entertainment and tech news!
Anime & Gaming:
- Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 is nearly complete (eight episodes total), with a key focus on Alucard and Juste Belmont.
- Get a quick recap of the Netflix anime's story, including hero Richter Belmont and his ancestors, along with a potential spoiler alert on Season 2's new focus. 🧛♂️
- Then, prepare to be amazed by Saudi Arabia's Ibrahim Al-Nasser, who snagged a Guinness World Record by connecting a whopping 444 consoles—from a 1972 Magnavox Odyssey to a PlayStation 5—to a single TV, all with incredible cable organization! 🤯
Media Industry Woes & Big Tech Drama:
- We discuss the media industry's woes as major companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global recently reported massive losses (around $9 billion and $6 billion in write-downs, respectively) on their cable networks as cord-cutting continues.
- Is cable really roadkill, or is the internet-provider angle saving them? 💰
- Finally, dive into the drama as Meta shuts down its essential disinformation tool, CrowdTangle, less than three months before the US Election, despite protests from over 50,000 users. Its replacement, the Crowd Content Library, is criticized for limited access.
Quick Bits & Paywalls:
- Plus, learn about the new Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass subscription tiers:
- Bronze: $7.99/month, 40 games/day, 20% off food/drinks.
- Silver: $11.99/month, 100 games/day, 30% off food/drinks.
- Gold: $29.99/month, 250 games/day, 50% off food/drinks.
Listen to the full broadcast for all the details, music breaks, and Dr. Bobby's take on paywalls!
