Jimquisition

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Podquisition 603: Dominant Symptom Aug 13, 2026

Show notes

There can be only one.

Games we played this week include:
(0:06:45) Agent 64: Spies Never Die
(0:17:40) MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
(0:24:45) Beatdown City Survivors
(0:27:20) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:31:55) Cultic
(0:37:55) Splatoon Raiders
(0:41:45) Lies of P
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:43:20) Bethesda workers give XBOX CEO Asha Sharma a warm welcome
https://www.eurogamer.net/elder-scrolls-6-giant-inflatable-rat

(0:46:10) GTA VI’s 20 minute trailer is a Netflix limited exclusive
https://www.eurogamer.net/take-two-boss-gta-6-netflix-trailer

(0:53:20) Data breach collects loads of European Steam user info
https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-steam-machine-controller-europe-logistics-partner-hack

(0:51:15) Roblox lost a ton of players
https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-major-decline-second-quarter-earnings-2026

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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.

Podquisition 602: The Purple One Aug 06, 2026

Show notes

Let’s stick the 7” in the computer.

Games we played this week include:
(0:08:50) Splatoon Raiders
(0:14:35) Beatdown City Survivors
(0:19:30) Beast of Reincarnation
(0:25:20) Cultic
(0:26:35) Train45
(0:33:00) Final Fantasy XIV
(0:37:40) MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls
(0:41:30) Pokopia
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:42:40) Sale of Electronic Arts to Saudi Public Investment Fund closes
https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-aquisition-55-complete-saudi-arabia-jared-kushner-private

(0:44:10) Layoffs at Refractor after shipping FIFA World Cup
https://www.eurogamer.net/fifa-world-cup-game-layoffs

(0:46:40) Sony tells investors they’ve heard the complaints about ending disc production
https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-physical-media-decision-final

(0:51:15) Xbox revenues decreased
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-10-percent-content-services-revenue-decrease

(0:52:40) Xbox prices increased in UK
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-console-price-rise-uk-europe

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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.

Podquisition 601: Finding Findom Jul 30, 2026

Show notes

All a matter of perspective

Games we played this week include:
(0:08:10) Splatoon Raiders
(0:22:35) Cult of Pin
(0:33:50) The Very Hungry Caterpillar
(0:36:55) Clay Jam
(0:38:05) Angry Birds Bounce
(0:40:30) Canabalt
(0:42:15) Doodle Jump
(0:43:25) Envirobear 2000
(0:44:20) Poinpy
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:49:20) Outages on major platforms highlight problems with digital distribution at the best possible time
https://www.polygon.com/playstation-network-down-psn-outage-digital-games-backlash/
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-outage-response-failing-service-apology

(0:46:20) Shawn Layden pushes for return of the AA game
https://www.eurogamer.net/former-playstation-boss-shawn-layden-bringing-double-a-back

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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.

Podquisition 600: The 600th One Jul 23, 2026

Show notes

Merle wants to stay at the Rovers and threatens to tell the papers the whole story if Annie throws her out. Jack returns from The Nag's Head to sort the mess out, he gets Billy's point of view and gives Merle her fare home. Len and Annie make the peace on the eve of the elections.

Games we played this week include:
(0:17:10) Denshattack
(0:24:10) Drill Bird
(0:27:20) Deltarune
(0:34:05) Everything is Crab
(0:35:40) Splatoon Raiders
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:41:05) Count Binface pledges to bring SEGA to heel
https://metro.co.uk/2026/07/21/count-binface-demands-sega-bring-back-london-arcade-make-shenmue-4-29190664/

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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.

Podquisition 599: Pearl Angel Clairsentience Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

Let us rewire our brains.

Games we played this week include:
(0:11:10) Windrose
(0:26:35) Dungeon Clawler
(0:26:05) Is This Seat Taken
(0:27:05) Wolf of Stock Street
(0:32:45) Denshattack
(0:36:05) Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:42:00) Mexico issues antitrust complaint against Sony for dropping discs
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-2026-double-fine-compulsion-ninja-theory
https://www.eurogamer.net/zenimax-online-studios-layoffs-microsoft-2026
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-layoffs-july-2026-id-software

(0:46:20) Pokémon Go’s Times Square event
https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-go-10th-anniversary-mewtwo-times-square

(0:51:20) Collection of Robert Yang games getting pushback from Steam and Itch
https://www.eurogamer.net/robert-yang-radiator-forever-collection-steam-itch-free

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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.

Podquisition 598: Pivot To Goats Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

This will surely change our fortunes!

Games we played this week include:
(0:11:05) Everything is Crab
(0:16:00) Deltarune
(0:30:50) Retro Rewind Video Store Simulator
(0:37:15) Rhythm Heaven Groove
(0:39:15) Cultic: Chapter Two
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:42:50) Microsoft gutting Xbox studios while expecting huge user growth
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-ceo-asha-sharma-one-billion
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-xbox-layoffs-2026-double-fine-compulsion-ninja-theory
https://www.eurogamer.net/zenimax-online-studios-layoffs-microsoft-2026
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-layoffs-july-2026-id-software

(0:58:00) Xbox more quietly indicates they’re ending discs too
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-project-helix-no-disc-drive-reports

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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.

Podquisition 597: Comedy War Crimes Jul 02, 2026

Show notes

Pushing out the borders of bad taste.

Games we played this week include:
(0:04:25) Loco Motive
(0:10:45) Deltarune
(0:27:30) Raccoin
(0:31:15) Virtue and a Sledgehammer
(0:38:05) Devil May Cry 5
(0:48:25) Godhusk
(0:53:45) Pokémon Champions
(0:56:55) Vital Shell
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:10) Ubisoft Barcelona devs go on strike
https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-barcelona-strike-after-layoffs

(1:01:10) Rockstar announces GTA VI pricing
https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-prices-confirmed

(1:07:30) Rockstar continues to abuse staff while developers seek union recognition
https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-rockstar-enforcing-crunch-weaponising-bonus-payments-ignoring-widening-gender-pay-gap
https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstar-games-union-push-before-gta-6-launch

(1:07:55) Sony to eliminate discs and console subsidization
https://kotaku.com/sony-ending-discs-for-all-playstation-games-starting-2028-2000711927
https://www.eurogamer.net/ps6-bill-of-materials-cost-1000-usd-insider-report

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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.

Podquisition 596: Resigning With Dignity Jun 25, 2026

Show notes

Games we played this week include:
(0:07:10) Everything is Crab
(0:12:15) ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs
(0:19:30) The Adventures of Eliot
(0:35:00) Rhythm Heaven Groove
(0:37:35) Torment Hexus
(0:42:15) Gitaroo Man
(0:45:10) Pinkeep
(0:46:20) Fury Ball
(0:48:00) Silver Pines
(0:50:05) Devil May Cry 5
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:10) Sony annual report includes their plans to shove AI into stuff
https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-playstation-pc-ai-annual-report

(1:03:35) Poncle reconsiders Fortnite deal after Epic AI announcements
https://www.eurogamer.net/fortnite-gen-ai-vampire-survivors-collaboration-reviewed-epic-poncle

Podquisition 595: On Strike! Jun 18, 2026

Show notes

Maybe should have planned this better.

Games we played this week include:
(0:04:45) Am I Nima
(0:09:00) Truck-Kun is Supporting Me From Another World
(0:13:20) Xenoblade Chronicles
(0:24:00) Scritchy Scratchy
(0:28:05) Choo-Choo Defenders
(0:33:45) Slay the Spire 2
(0:44:35) Cozy Game Restoration
(0:47:50) Bulbo's Belief System
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:52:15) Xbox shedding studios
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-layoffs-business-reset
https://www.eurogamer.net/compulsion-double-fine-ninja-theory-xbox-studio-closures-report
https://www.theverge.com/games/950204/xbox-ninja-theory-shutdown-hellblade-senua
https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-restructuring-xbox

(1:03:35) Tencent cut off funding to Don’t Nod
https://www.eurogamer.net/dont-nod-funding-danger-next-project

(1:05:20) EA announces in-game advertising platform
https://www.eurogamer.net/ea-advertising-ads-in-game-content-integrations

(1:07:55) Switch eShop updated to not run like crap
https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-switch-eshop-update

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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: UCLA / CC BY 4.0

Podquisition 594: Drowning in Demos Jun 11, 2026

Show notes

Rising tides are a result of climate change.

Games we played this week include:
(0:05:00) You Know the Drill!
(0:10:00) Warhammer Survivors
(0:17:10) Everything is Crab
(0:19:00) Dodo Duckie
(0:23:35) Trading Card Inspector
(0:27:20) Mina the Hollower
(0:31:40) Dwarrf
(0:36:35) Slay Blade
(0:39:20) MÖRK BORG Heresy Supreme
(0:42:50) Shroom and Gloom
(0:46:25) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:48:55) Tupac Shakur in Stranger Than Heaven
https://kotaku.com/tupacs-stranger-than-heaven-cameo-approved-estate-accused-embezzlement-2000703986

(0:53:50) Microsoft’s multiplatform pivot
https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-exclusives-asha-sharma-interview

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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: Kevin Makice / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

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