040 Google Stadia tests demos, Microsoft accuses Sony of blocking GamePass deals, P.T. has its 8th Anniversary, and plenty more!

//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"15th August, 2022"// Today's transfer includes Microsoft claiming Sony paid to keep games off GamePass, Bungie lawsuit against aimbot maker gets spicy, Hogwarts Legacy’s surprise delay to 2023, Google Stadia testing demo system using achievements, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player.

Sources for the stories in this episode:

Story 1: Microsoft claims Sony paid for blocking rights to keep games off GamePass

https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/10/23300133/microsoft-sony-xbox-game-pass-blocking-rights-accusation

Story 2: AimJunkies takes aim at Bungie in countersuit for selling aim-assist software for Destiny 2

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/aimjunkies-subpoenas-valve-to-fight-bungie-copyright-accusations

Story 3: Hogwarts Legacy delayed until 2023

https://www.polygon.com/23303097/hogwarts-legacy-release-date-delayed-harry-potter

Story 4: DragonBall-Z is coming to Fortnite

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2022/08/stock-up-on-v-bucks-dragon-ball-is-coming-to-fortnite

Story 5: Playstation games on PC may soon require a linked PSN account

https://www.game-debate.com/news/31903/playstation-games-on-pc-may-require-a-psn-account-to-play-in-the-future

Story 6: Stadia testing game demo system tied to achievements

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/the-cloud/stadia-is-testing-a-new-game-trial-system-tied-to-achievements

Story 7: On P.T.’s 8th birthday, person responsible for delisting reflects on experience

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/on-pts-8th-birthday-the-person-who-delisted-it-speaks-out-i-wish-it-had-gone-differently/

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