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--> The 2024 Game Awards nominees were announced this week, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Astro Bot leading the way with seven nominations each. We pick our predictions for which games will walk away with the trophy.
--> Sony could soon be acquiring FromSoftware's parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, according to a report by Reuters.
--> Topgolf Sonic the Hedgehog, originally announced in the latest Sonic Central showcase, is now playable at Topgolf venues across the US and Glasgow.
--> The iconic “DK Rap” song has been remade after 25 years, courtesy of original composer Grant Kirkhope and rapper Substantial.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Trivia

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--> Palworld developer Pocketpair has shared more details from the lawsuit it faces from both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, and patent analyst Florian Mueller is describing Nintendo's actions as "a clear case of bullying."
--> Sony president Hiroki Totoki has acknowledged that the company's plan to push PlayStation Network account linking on PC gamers can "invite pushback," but the company is sticking to its guns.
--> With a month to go before Indiana Jones and the Great Circle releases, MachineGames has unveiled a "deep dive" look at what's in store for the game.
--> Final Fantasy 14's new 7.1 patch released on Tuesday, bringing – among other things – improved “character toe detail” to the game.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Very Important Poll

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Hosts: wrytersview, retrogamebrews, donniegretro
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

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In this episode...
--> The "Switch 2" will be backwards compatible according to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, who confirmed the news during the latest corporate management policy briefing.
--> Steam says it's now requiring developers to fill out a disclaimer letting players know their games have kernel-level anti-cheat tools embedded into them.
--> Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket launched on October 30, and it's already on pace to make $1 billion in its first year.
--> A Virginia Commonwealth University student created a stage adaptation of Silent Hill 2, and we are heartbroken we missed it.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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Hosts: retrogamebrews, donniegretro, wrytersview
Opening theme: "Gamers Week Theme" by Akseli Takanen
Patron theme: "Chiptune Boss" by donniegretro
Closing theme: "Gamers Week Full-Length Theme" by Akseli Takanen

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