Episode 75

NEWS: The Last of Us TV show premieres, Ubisoft staff striking in Paris, Starfield might be delayed, and more!

Published on: 19th January, 2023

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Ubisoft Paris staff to strike after comments from CEO; Blizzard games to go offline in China; Starfield rumoured to be delayed even further; Nvidia, Google & EU opposing Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard; The Last of Us TV show premiere wows everyone! Welcome the Dead Drop Game News, your quick source for gaming news.

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News Sources in this episode:

“Blizzard is blaming NetEase for its games going offline in China next week.” - PC Gamer

“Ubisoft Paris employees are going on strike to protest CEO's 'catastrophic' comments.” - PC Gamer

“Microsoft is reportedly set to announce thousands of layoffs on Wednesday.” - VGC

“Nvidia and Google come out against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard buyout.” - PC Gamer

“EU will reportedly object to Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal.” - GamesIndustry.biz

“Starfield May Have Been Delayed To The 2nd Half Of 2023.” - Twisted Voxel

“NPD: US game spending dipped 5% to $57bn in 2022.” - GamesIndustry.biz

“Valve's "entire asset repository" leaks online, including cut content for Team Fortress 2 and Half-Life games.” - Eurogamer

“Stadia's Bluetooth controller tool now live so users can connect to other devices.” - Eurogamer

“Google Launches One Final Stadia Game Before Shutdown.” - Gamespot

“God of War: Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West lead this year's DICE awards nominations.” - Eurogamer

“The Last of Us TV series’ viewing figures are off to a great start.” - VGC

HBO's The Last of Us Podcast

Listen to “Zagreus” by Periphery for a Hades Easter Egg!

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