Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025

We dive into a slew of gaming stories – Microtransactions, Google’s rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more!  Plus we preview the Cartridge Club’s upcoming Chicago meetup!

Show Notes

• Epic Set List:
  • Discussion of what games we’ve been playing recently & our spoiler-free thoughts
    • Pillars of Eternity
    • Horizon Zero Dawn
    • A Profound Waste of Time (magazine)

• Pickups:
  • We discuss our recent gaming-related pickups and scores

• What’s News:
  • Why should we care about a Google video game console?
  • Family of slain teen has viewing with him propped up playing video games, surrounded by his favorite things
  • Even more indie games are coming to Nintendo Switch
  • Nathan Fillion finally plays Nathan Drake… is it any good?
  • ESPN/Disney ink exclusive broadcast deal with Blizzard for Overwatch League
  • Neo-Nazis using online games as recruiting playgrounds… in case the internet didn’t already suck enough
  • First video games, now Sex… is there anything fun the WHO thinks is good for you?
    • We learn which member of the iconic 1990’s trio TLC “Hey Past Caleb…” had the hots for
  • Score 1 for Anti Microtransactions – Middle-earth: Shadow of War is now microtransaction-free!
  • 8bitdo releases kits to mod your classic OEM Nintendo, SNES, and Genesis controllers with wireless bluetooth
  • Fallout: New California fan mod receives thumbs up from Bethesda
  • Guerrilla Games is growing

• Main Event:
  • Caleb & Scott are headed to Chicago for a Cartridge Club meetup (July 27 – 29)!  If you’re in the Chicago area, we’d love to say hi!  Drop us a line.