Episode Details

In this episode, we'll discuss the recent news of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority blocking the Microsoft Activision Blizzard deal and how the deal could potentially move forward now. We also discuss Metacritic's efforts to improve moderation after abusive and disrespectful reviews of Horizon Forbidden West and Burning Shores. We'll also talk about DigitalFoundry's recent article calling Star Wars Jedi Survivor PC port the worst triple-A port of 2023 so far and whether publishers will ever be made to feel accountable to consumers in releasing finished products. Lastly, we'll share our top gaming draft picks by decade.

Dense Pixels is a weekly video game podcast covering gaming news, game reviews, and industry analysis. From AAA blockbusters to indie gems, we break down the latest game releases, PlayStation and Xbox news, Nintendo Switch, PC gaming, Steam, Game Pass, fighting games, RPGs, esports, retro gaming, and the business side of the gaming industry. Hosted by Brad, Micah, Carrie, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Join our Discord at densepixels.com/fans. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), and Look Forward (progressive politics).