
S1E2 - The Console-o-poly (Episode 2)
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This week the crew discuss the state of the video game industry! Topics include accusations, the future of the biggest publishers, a cloud gaming weather report and much more. New episodes of Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
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- 0:00 Intro
- 0:51 Ice Breaker Question: What is your favorite special edition of a game?
- 5:59 Main Topic Intro to the Console-o-poly
- 17:09 Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition and its Impact
- 26:16 The Future of Console Manufacturers
- 46:24 Studio and Publisher Relationships
- 1:02:18 EA Status Check
- 1:09:08 Outro
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