Jimquisition

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Podquisition 574: Badvertising Jan 22, 2026

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Please understand.

Games we played this week include:
(0:09:05) Code Violet
(0:26:35) ButtKnight
(0:31:40) Use Your Words 2
(0:33:45) Factorio
(0:35:45) Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:49:50) Steam’s update to AI disclosure requirements cede ground on basis of “efficiency”
https://www.eurogamer.net/valve-amends-ai-disclosure-policy-but-still-stresses-players-need-to-be-informed-if-genai-is-used

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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 573: Hacker Stereotyping Jan 15, 2026

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You think you know someone.

Games we played this week include:
(0:17:35) Code Violet
(0:28:40) Frostpunk: The Board Game
(0:35:15) Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo
(0:40:15) Kirby’s Dream Buffet
(0:43:00) Kirby and the Forgotten Land
(0:49:50) Kirby Star Allies
(0:53:00) Octopath Traveler Zero
(0:53:45) Yakuza Kiwami
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:54:35) Tim Sweeney didn’t have to defend the CSAM machine
https://www.eurogamer.net/as-grok-continues-generating-sexualised-images-epic-games-boss-says-senators-calling-for-a-ban-are-trying-to-censor-all-of-their-political-opponents

(1:09:05) Fired Rockstar employees lose interim relief hearing, not the whole suit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnuipPQDd_w

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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: Michael Bradfield / CC BY 2.0

Podquisition 572: Close Shave Jan 08, 2026

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So soft, so smooth

Games we played this week include:
(0:13:00) Kirby’s Epic Yarn
(0:19:40) Kirby Mass Attack
(0:25:00) Spunkstock Music Festival
(0:31:15) Blue Prince
(0:37:35) Megabonk
(0:43:50) Rainbows are Carnivores
(0:47:45) Pippistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo

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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: Horst.Burkhardt / CC BY-SA 3.0

Podquisition 571: Seasons Memeings Dec 25, 2025

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Sex-Havin'

Games we played this year include:
(0:15:15) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
(0:29:40) Blue Prince
(0:42:25) Despelote
(0:44:15) Look Outside
(0:47:45) Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
(0:52:40) Elden Ring: Nightreign

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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 570: Kirb Dec 18, 2025

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Back on our bullshit

Games we played this week include:
(0:11:10) Skate Story
(0:15:55) Octopath Traveler Zero
(0:27:45) Terminator 2D: No Fate
(0:41:15) Horses
(0:55:45) Kirby Triple Deluxe
(0:57:10) Final Fantasy VII Remake
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:58:25) Larian Studios to use AI for their games
https://www.eurogamer.net/larian-is-using-generative-ai-confirms-ceo-but-divinity-wont-contain-anything-ai-generated

(1:04:50) id Software employees vote to fully unionize
https://www.eurogamer.net/developers-microsoft-owned-doom-studio-id-software-form-union-with-cwa

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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 569: Infinite Diversity Of Squash Dec 11, 2025

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Who knew there were so many kinds?

Games we played this week include:
(0:33:55) Metroid Prime 4
(0:52:20) Pokémon Legends: Z-A
(0:57:30) Blood: Refreshed Supply
(1:00:25) Octopath Traveler Zero
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News things talked about in this episode:
(1:04:45) Even Kier Starmer is talking about Rockstar’s alleged union busting
https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-developer-rockstars-firing-of-union-staff-deeply-concerning-says-uk-prime-minister-keir-starmer

(1:06:40) Russia bans Roblox to “protect” kids
https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-banned-russia-lgbtq-propaganda-child-safety-measures

(1:07:20) SEGA knows people don’t like AI, will keep using it
https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-acknowledges-strong-resistance-as-it-turns-to-ai-but-says-itll-use-technology-appropriately

(1:18:30) European game unions hold a summit, show solidarity
https://www.eurogamer.net/video-game-workers-europe-fight-back-against-exploitation-ai-layoffs-historic-milestone-union-efforts

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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 568: Late Lunch Dec 04, 2025

Show notes

This episode contains hidden references to a Monty Python sketch. Can you find them all?

Games we played this week include:
(0:12:10) Metroid Prime 4
(0:23:35) Marvel Cosmic Invasion
(0:32:00) Cleared Hot
(0:37:15) Lander 23
(0:45:55) Dispatch
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:51:05) Roblox CEO sees an opportunity
https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-boss-says-problem-of-predators-is-an-opportunity-for-the-platform-in-disastrous-interview-following-latest-child-safety-measures

(0:55:45) Epic's Tim Sweeney rails against AI disclosure
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ai-disclosures-make-no-sense-for-game-stores-tim-sweeney-says/1100-6536526/

(0:59:45) Beyond Good & Evil 2 job listing indicates game is, inexplicably, still in development
https://www.eurogamer.net/unbelievably-17-years-after-its-original-announcement-ubisoft-appears-to-still-be-hiring-for-beyond-good-and-evil-2

Podquisition 567: Unearthed Treasures Nov 27, 2025

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But will we remember them next week?

Games we played this week include:
(0:21:45) An Unplayable Game
(0:27:20) Wildwood Down
(0:29:50) Sektori
(0:37:25) Kirby Air Riders
(1:05:00) Tomb Raider Definitive Edition
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News things talked about in this episode:
(0:44:40) Rockstar’s union busting allegedly due to sharing of company Slack policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvWNFBBwuY

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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 566: The Catsitter Economy Nov 20, 2025

Show notes

Let’s see big tech disrupt this.

Games we played this week include:
(0:03:45) Grand Theft Auto IV
(0:12:40) Sacred 2 Remaster
(0:18:55) Dispatch
(0:24:35) Dragonball Z Sparking Zero
(0:38:55) Bridge Command
(0:43:00) Halls of Torment
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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:44:40) Rockstar’s alleged union busting hits the floor of Parliament
https://www.eurogamer.net/rockstars-controversial-dismissal-of-31-employees-is-such-a-big-deal-its-made-its-way-to-uk-parliament

(0:59:50) Krafton is deep in AI nonsense
https://www.eurogamer.net/after-south-korean-publisher-krafton-announced-its-transforming-into-an-ai-first-company-its-now-offering-employees-voluntary-resignation
https://www.eurogamer.net/krafton-ceo-allegedly-asked-ai-to-brainstorm-ways-to-avoid-paying-earnout-bonus-to-subnautica-2-devs

(1:02:40) Megabonk developer asks to be removed as nominee for Game Award
https://www.eurogamer.net/mystery-megabonk-developer-withdraws-from-the-game-awards-following-incorrect-nomination

(1:01:51) Rebecca Heineman, 1963-2025
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/obituary-interplay-co-founder-rebecca-ann-heineman-has-passed-away-at-62

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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 565: Vemberstruck Nov 13, 2025

Show notes

Damn this month.

Games we played this week include:
(0:05:00) Sacred 2 Remaster
(0:16:30) Good Night Universe
(0:20:25) Powerwash Simulator 2
(0:23:20) Lumines Arise
(0:31:00) Dispatch
(0:33:15) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

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News things talked about in this episode:

(0:48:30) Further details on Rockstar firings emerge
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-05/-grand-theft-auto-studio-says-fired-employees-were-leaking-information

(0:59:50) Square Enix shifting QA to AI
https://www.eurogamer.net/after-chasing-nfts-and-the-metaverse-square-enix-wants-generative-ai-to-do-70-of-its-qa-by-2027

(1:02:40) YouTube thinks Dawn French eats Pokémon
https://www.eurogamer.net/no-dawn-french-isnt-eating-pokemon-in-the-new-ms-christmas-ad

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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: Bryan Ledgard / CC BY 2.0

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