Jimquisition

A name you can trust Games we played this week include: (0:06:30) Evil Dead: Regeneration (0:12:05) Powerwash Simulator 2 (0:16:30) Adventures of Elliot (0:26:05) Heat: Pedal to the Metal (0:36:20) Bridge Command (0:41:20) Empty Epsilon (0:42:30) Detroit: Become Human (0:57:10) Nubby’s Number Factory (0:58:30) Co-op Kaiju Horror Cooking --- News things talked about in this episode: (1:01:50) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag voice actor didn’t understand phones (1:04:00) Microsoft crows about Game Pass revenues despite massive layoffs https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/29/mastercard-visa-backlash-adult-games-removed-online-stores-steam-itchio-ntwnfb (1:05:40) Raven Software gets its union contract https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-stadium-alike-new-game-pokemon-champions-gets-a-2026-release-date-in-new-action-packed-gameplay-trailer (1:06:55) Mastercard claims they have nothing to do with censoring games https://www.videogamer.com/news/after-laying-off-9000-employees-killing-projects-and-closing-studios-m

It can be hard to be enthusiastic sometimes Games we played this week include: (0:09:23) Let Them Trade (0:13:40) Empty Epsilon (0:20:35) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 (0:25:20) Super Mario Party Jamboree TV (0:32:05) Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion --- News things talked about in this episode: (0:37:45) Itch hides anything possibly offensive after threat from card processors https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/itch-io-deindexing-adult-content-to-appease-payments-providers https://itch.io/updates/update-on-nsfw-content (0:45:35) Counter-campaign against card processors https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jul/29/mastercard-visa-backlash-adult-games-removed-online-stores-steam-itchio-ntwnfb (0:50:00) Xbox introducing restrictions to align with UK’s Online Safety Act https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-users-will-now-need-to-verify-their-age-in-compliance-with-uks-online-safety-act (0:54:10) Microsoft CEO says the company is thriving https://www.videogamer.com/news/after-laying-off-9000-employees-killing-projects-an

It’s simply out of our hands. Games we played this week include: (0:12:30) Donkey Kong Bananza (0:33:05) Let Them Trade (0:38:15) Robocop: Rogue City (0:45:15) Frosthaven --- News things talked about in this episode: (0:51:30) Australian group gets payment processors to attack “adult” content on Steam https://archive.ph/AnvVZ https://archive.ph/ycxXs (1:04:20) Roblox to protect kids with AI age detection https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-introduces-new-safety-features-including-an-ai-to-estimate-a-teenagers-age-through-video-selfies (1:08:30) Pokémon Champions doesn’t look as exploitative as feared https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-stadium-alike-new-game-pokemon-champions-gets-a-2026-release-date-in-new-action-packed-gameplay-trailer --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on

We’re filling the time. Games we played this week include: (0:12:00) Bridge Command (0:22:35) Tamagatchi Paradise (0:30:40) UFO 50 (0:36:45) Patapon 1+2 Replay (0:42:40) Donkey Kong Bananaza (0:47:10) Bendy and the Dark Revival --- News things talked about in this episode: (1:05:25) Buy your DLC in just four easy payments https://www.gamespot.com/articles/now-you-can-buy-in-game-dlc-and-pay-it-off-later/1100-6532906/ (1:10:30) Ubisoft executives found guilty of harassment https://insider-gaming.com/former-ubisoft-executives-found-guilty-and-handed-suspended-sentences/ (1:12:55) King employees laid off in favor of AI tools they helped build https://www.eurogamer.net/candy-crush-developer-king-reportedly-replacing-laid-off-staff-with-ai-tools-they-helped-to-build (1:16:00) Microsoft ad seeking to hire artists uses bad AI art https://www.eurogamer.net/head-of-xbox-graphics-department-puts-out-cringe-worthy-hiring-post-with-ai-graphics   --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find

We’ve got some thinking to do. Games we played this week include: (0:23:25) Tamagatchi Plaza (0:41:55) Dead Rising Remastered (0:45:45) Death Stranding 2 (0:47:20) Chance’s Lucky Escape (0:49:15) Tiny Turnip (0:50:50) Cyberpunk 2077 --- News things talked about in this episode: (1:05:25) Nintendo confirms everyone’s greatest fear https://www.uniladtech.com/gaming/nintendo-concerning-announcement-switch-affect-40-million-people-689424-20250701 (1:10:30) Two Point Museum will get some DLC https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/two-point-museums-first-dlc-adds-a-fantasy-flourish-to-your-exhibitions-letting-you-display-mimic-chests-a-giant-d20-and-a-chicken-statue-that-turns-people-into-poultry/ (1:12:55) Netherlands suing Sony for perceived monopoly regarding limited access to disc-based games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-faces-dutch-lawsuit-over-artificially-high-playstation-prices (1:16:00) Nintendo in trouble with Brazil over ability to remotely brick Switch 2 consoles https://www.nintendolife.com/new

When life gives access to your pucker… Games we played this week include: (0:21:55) Death Stranding 2 (0:40:35) Cyberpunk 2077 (0:42:20) Star Birds (0:45:40) Super 10 Pin (0:48:40) Shadowgate PD (0:49:35) Catcher Diablos (0:51:55) FBC: Firebreak --- News things talked about in this episode: (54:00) Poster misprint says Metroid Prime “Out Now” https://mynintendonews.com/2025/06/20/uk-metroid-prime-4-advert-on-london-underground-claims-the-games-out-now/ --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

What would you choose? Games we played this week include: (0:07:55) Date Everything (0:22:20) Quantum Witch (0:33:20) Longpuppy (0:36:05) Otto’s Galactic Groove (0:37:55) Mario Kart World (0:53:35) FBC: Firebreak --- News things talked about in this episode: (1:00:40) Microsoft still committed to developing new gaming hardware https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-says-its-working-on-next-gen-xbox-consoles-youll-play-in-your-living-room-and-in-your-hands (1:05:35) Bungie delays Marathon https://www.engadget.com/gaming/bungie-delays-marathon-indefinitely-190832450.html --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com. Photo Cr

And not a drop to drink. Games we played this week include: (0:08:00) Mind’s Eye (0:15:30) Switch 2 (0:18:45) Mario Kart World (0:39:05) Ball x Pit (0:42:40) Cyberpunk 2077 (0:50:40) Civilization 7 (0:56:35) Fast Fusion (0:58:44) Street Fighter 6 (1:01:00) Switch 2 Welcome Tour (1:06:40) Deltarune (1:21:25) Date Everything --- News things talked about in this episode: (1:17:15) SAG-AFTRA voice actors reach tentative agreement on AI protections https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/sag-video-game-companies-tentative-deal-actors-strike-1236125631/   --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

We got there. Games we played this week include: (0:08:45) Elden Ring Nightreign (0:29:45) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (0:37:55) Dig Dig Dino (0:42:40) Fulcrum Defenders (0:42:40) Blippo Plus (0:50:40) Horizon: Forbidden West --- News things talked about in this episode: (0:52:40) Bethesda union scores contract with Microsoft https://kotaku.com/bethesda-devs-win-first-ever-union-contact-at-a-major-g-1851783142 --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Too busy to examine the socio-economic conditions that keep us oppressed, Richard?   Games we played this week include: To a T (9:30) My Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Stole Time (23:55) My Bimbo Dream (35:15) Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping (53:35) Wilmot Works It Out (55:15) Onimusha 2 (1:00:20) Crysis 2 (1:06:00) --- News things talked about in this episode: FTC drops its appeal of Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard King (1:07:40) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ftc-concedes-defeat-in-appeal-against-microsoft-merger-with-activision-blizzard Embracer Group to release 76 games in 2025 despite constant layoffs (1:08:15) https://embracer.com/releases/embracer-group-publishes-interim-report-q4-january-march-2025-adjusted-ebit-amounted-to-sek-1077-million/ --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Frid

Why waste time? Games we played this week include: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (16:25) Deep Rock Galactic (18:15) Zexion (23:25) Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon (33:10) Without a Dawn (50:15) Match-O-3000 (54:30) Chew Chew Mimic (56:15) Dance Break Dance (57:05) What the Crow (58:40) Escape the Arcade (59:30) --- News things talked about in this episode: Microsoft checked and they’re pretty sure their tools weren’t used to kill kids in Gaza, honest (1:02:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/bandai-namco-alters-exec-pay-to-encourage-acting-in-the-interest-of-shareholders Marathon is absolutely riddled with stolen bits of art (1:06:40) https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/05/17/new-marathon-info-bungie-morale-launch-worries-and-changing-plans/ WizKids Baldur’s Gate pre-painted figurines look horrendous, prompt refunds (1:11:10) https://www.eurogamer.net/baldurs-gate-3s-terrible-miniatures-missed-the-mark-so-much-wizkids-is-offering-refunds https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/1ko1rb6/apparently_bg3

Go boom. Games we played this week include: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (6:15) The Blue Prince (21:50) MEDIUM-NAUT (29:20) The Midnight Walk (37:20) Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (47:40) --- News things talked about in this episode: Bandai Namco is adjusting pay incentives toward stockholder returns (1:01:55) https://www.eurogamer.net/bandai-namco-alters-exec-pay-to-encourage-acting-in-the-interest-of-shareholders Allegations of abuse and financial mismanagement against founder of AbleGamers charity (1:05:10) https://www.ign.com/articles/former-employees-community-members-allege-ablegamers-founder-fostered-abuse-behind-closed-doors --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse hi

It’s never gone wrong before. Games we played this week include: Wordatro (7:30) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (16:25) Nunholy (42:10) 1000xRESIST (44:45) Observer (47:20) --- News things talked about in this episode: Nintendo suing accessory maker who claimed black market purchase of Switch 2 (59:20) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-is-suing-the-accessory-manufacturer-that-showed-off-switch-2-early/ Microsoft raising prices on hardware and software (1:05:10) https://www.eurogamer.net/confirmed-xbox-console-prices-are-going-up-worldwide --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

Risk and reward Games we played this week include: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (7:15) Nunholy (35:55) 1000xRESIST (43:50) Days Gone (49:50) Bayonetta (1:02:15) Radiata Stories (1:08:30) --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com. Photo Credit: Lynne Hand / CC BY-ND https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

Ignorance really was bliss. Games we played this week include: Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 (4:30) Prince of Prussia (10:45) Two Point Museum (17:00) Bokura Planet (22:45) 100 Line Last Defense Academy (28:10) Lost Tapes: Bloom & Rage (36:10) Ena: Dream BBQ (39:20) Dave the Diver (45:50) --- News things talked about in this episode: Nintendo calls Pokémon leaker’s bluff, subpoenas Discord to identify (47:45) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-asks-california-court-to-subpoena-discord-for-pokemon-leaker-identity Steam adding accessibility tags to store listings (51:00) https://steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/536595840131663919 --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/f

Keep 'em gelled! Games we played this week include: Mario Kart World (21:20) Metroid Prime 4 (24:25) Look Outside (30:10) Two Point Museum (43:15) Drag x Drive (46:45) Donkey Kong Bananza (54:10) Croc: Legend of the Gobbos (58:50) Civilization 7 (1:10:10) Cyberpunk 2077 (1:11:40) Street Fighter 6 (1:14:35) --- News things talked about in this episode: Minecraft Movie director loves when his audience makes theater workers miserable (1:14:00) https://www.eurogamer.net/a-minecraft-movie-director-defends-popcorn-throwing-chicken-jockey-chaos-says-viewers-just-having-a-true-party --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.c

Brie still, my havarti. Games we played this week include: Dissent on Mars (5:30) Two Point Museum (13:30) 1000xResist (28:15) AM (39:45) Atomfall (47:20) --- News things talked about in this episode: BDS names Microsoft and Xbox priority targets for boycott (1:14:00) https://bdsmovement.net/microsoft --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and check out his Patreon (https://patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at https://mercenarycreative.com.

It’s a choice. Games we played this week include: Atomfall (9:10) Abiotic Factor (21:00) Batman Forever (26:30) --- News things talked about in this episode: Nintendo’s big Direct (28:30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM More Embracer layoffs (41:15) https://www.eurogamer.net/tomb-raider-developer-crystal-dynamics-announces-layoffs https://www.eurogamer.net/embracer-groups-eidos-montreal-studio-lays-off-up-to-75-employees Zenimax union threatens strike (49:30) https://www.eurogamer.net/zenimax-union-overwhelmingly-votes-to-authorise-strike-if-microsoft-contract-negotiations-drag-on Zelda movie gets 2027 release date (47:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/legend-of-zelda-movie-release-date-revealed-by-nintendo-and-its-not-as-far-away-as-you-might-have-feared --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday.

Even the worst people do the right thing sometimes. Games we played this week include: Assassin’s Creed Shadows (8:55) Wanderstop (14:05) Xenoblade Chronicles X (17:05) Xbox Adaptive Joystick (33:35) Resident Evil 4 (41:20) --- News things talked about in this episode: AI trailer for Ark: Aquatica is an embarrassing mess (42:15) https://www.eurogamer.net/ark-aquatica-developer-shifts-blame-for-disastrous-ai-trailer-onto-marketing-team ESA’s Accessible Games Initiative aims to standardize accessibility features (43:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/esa-launches-accessible-games-initiative-and-unveils-24-tags-for-gaming-storefronts-and-product-pages United Videogame Workers Union (49:30) https://uvw-cwa.org/ --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on https://LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Instagram/BlueSky and chec

Ironic death isn’t just for grown-ups Games we played this week include: Wanderstop (8:45) Medabots (20:35) Yugioh Early Days Collection (36:15) Rogue Light Deck Builder (43:55) Metal Bringer (49:10) --- News things talked about in this episode: Niantic sells Pokémon Go to Saudi-owned company (1:01:30) https://www.404media.co/saudi-arabia-buys-pokemon-go-and-probably-all-of-your-location-data/ Test of AI-generated Aloy (1:06:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/horizon-forbidden-west-actress-ashly-burch-responds-to-sonys-controversial-ai-aloy Roblox tells parents they shouldn’t let their kids play Roblox (1:09:25) https://www.eurogamer.net/parents-worried-about-childrens-safety-shouldnt-let-them-play-roblox-company-boss-says Ubisoft has something resembling a plan to protect employees on social media ahead of Assassin’s Creed launch (1:11:45) https://www.pcgamesn.com/assassins-creed-shadows/ubisoft-anti-harassment-plan --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise at https://thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKB