Episode 25: Bungie Layoffs, DEI Controversies, and Gaming Highlights: A Week in Review

In this episode of the Disgruntled Middle Aged Gamers podcast, Grant and Ed break down the latest industry shake-up with Bungie’s massive layoffs and their renewed focus on Destiny and Marathon. They also dive into the DEI controversy surrounding Spitfire Interactive's 'Capes' and the heated debates it sparked. Additionally, they cover the surprising failure of the HoYoVerse boycott and its financial impact. Tune in for a comprehensive review of the week’s most significant gaming news, filled with insight, humor, and our trademark strong opinions

0:00 Intro
2:05 Bungie Layoffs
10:05 Spitfire Interactive response to DEI Website
12:35 ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Creative Director Julian Gerighty Rejects Criticisms Of Kay Vess
14:38 HoYoverse Boycott and HoYoVerse Success
18:37 Game Informer Shuts Down
23:53 Visions of Mana Demo Review
30:13 UFO Sighting in Brazil
32:40 Grant's Elden Ring Journey so far
37:00 Grant's Top 10 Most Worthless Elden Ring Monsters
47:55 Closing

Sources: That Park Place
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