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Episode 37 - The Defunct Video Game Services We Miss Most
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When someone thinks of video games, they might imagine playing their favorite games with their friends or competing against others for the top score in competitive-style leaderboards. Naturally, these services need internet access to function, but not everyone takes time to think about the servers that host these features — at least not until a company announces that they're going to shut them down. We discuss our favorite ones that have gone by the wayside, as well as the current services we'll miss most when they are inevitably shut down.
We'll also be talking about Sony's acquisition of Savage Game Studios and the new PlayStation Studios Mobile Division, how Nintendo is apparently not involved in the new Switch DRM initiative, Konami's confirmation that a new game from one of their world-famous franchises will be announced at Tokyo Game Show, and how the last remaining cartridges found in Alamogordo landfill's Atari Tomb will be sold on eBay.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of Hideo Kojima and the Metal Gear series.
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- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub
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Hosts: @retrogamebrews, @wrytersview, @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
Merch: gamers-week-podcast.creator-spring.com
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Manage episode 339932761 series 3299449
When someone thinks of video games, they might imagine playing their favorite games with their friends or competing against others for the top score in competitive-style leaderboards. Naturally, these services need internet access to function, but not everyone takes time to think about the servers that host these features — at least not until a company announces that they're going to shut them down. We discuss our favorite ones that have gone by the wayside, as well as the current services we'll miss most when they are inevitably shut down.
We'll also be talking about Sony's acquisition of Savage Game Studios and the new PlayStation Studios Mobile Division, how Nintendo is apparently not involved in the new Switch DRM initiative, Konami's confirmation that a new game from one of their world-famous franchises will be announced at Tokyo Game Show, and how the last remaining cartridges found in Alamogordo landfill's Atari Tomb will be sold on eBay.
Finally, class is in session with Professor Ryebread in our Gaming History 101 segment. In this episode, we're looking at the history of Hideo Kojima and the Metal Gear series.
We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us!
- Check out the Retro Game Club Podcast at linktr.ee/retrogameclub
- Visit the Leetist Podcast at linktr.ee/LeetistPodcast
- Connect with CafeBTW at linktr.ee/cafebtw
Hosts: @retrogamebrews, @wrytersview, @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
Merch: gamers-week-podcast.creator-spring.com
Support the show
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