UDP Broadcast

This week we talk on AI, Linux, and the Gabe Cube

Rockstar and Square wtf?!

Why are games so expensive? Cajun gives the final take on Pokemon Z-a, Other sundry shenanigans.

Emeru Twitch con situation is just gross. Cajun talks Pokemon Z-a

Stuff was discussed, fun was had. enjoy

Coming back after a summer break and it was a riot! Enjoy!

Buckle up for one of our most unhinged episodes yet.In Episode 105, the UDP crew takes on Privacy and Ponygate—a free-to-play horse racing game with a privacy policy straight out of a dystopian fever dream. From cookies to browsing history to behavioral profiling, it’s less “pony show” and more “data grab rodeo.”But that’s just the opening act.🐉 We dive headfirst into modding chaos, including Baldur’s Gate 3 respec stats, skeletons with boobs (yes, you read that right), and emotional support necromancers.🧛 Pokémon gets roasted and redeemed in real time—with a new shiny legendary raid mechanic that finally makes up for years of shiny-lock grief.🧠 We honor the legacy of modder Alex T og and discuss how community-driven creativity keeps our favorite games alive, well, and wild.🧙‍♀️ Plus: mousepads, malware, Mario lawsuits, and barbarian throw-spears that return like boomerangs from Valhalla.With banter, insights, and the occasional morally-questionable vampire, this episode proves that shouting into the internet void is still strangely therapeutic.⏱️ Chapters:00:00:00 — Intro, Cast Rollcall & Trevor Project Shout-Out 00:02:36 — Horse Game Privacy Meltdown 00:13:48 — AOL Dial-Up Ends & Internet Nostalgia 00:20:33 — UDP Meta & Legal Fine Print 00:23:01 — Nintendo Blocks Charity Speedruns 00:31:29 — Pokémon Shiny-Lock Redemption 00:36:26 — Withers Mousepads & Modding Madness 00:43:05 — BG3 Respec Stats Reveal 00:48:02 — RimWorld Modder Tribute 00:52:11 — Roundtable Catch-Up & Chaos

🎙️ Episode 104 – Cookies or RabiesVTuber drama, Pokémon disappointment, and D&D chaos collide in this wild episode of the UDP Broadcast.We break down the $11 million Vshojo scandal, react to the underwhelming Pokémon Z-A news, and celebrate Palworld’s rise as the chaotic alternative. Then it’s off the rails with our D&D campaign, featuring a cult-leading raccoon inside a flame-throwing robot named Get Fucked. Plus: AI-powered tabletop RPGs, copyright law explained, and college fears with a side of Python.Highlights:VTuber agency meltdown: Vshojo controversy explainedPokémon Z-A vs. Palworld: Which game wins?Darktide gameplay and slap mechanicsD&D storytelling: cults, sirens, and lemon cartsAI tabletop RPG using Mistral 7BCopyright law, NDAs, and licensing tipsCollege, Python, and SQL banter👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more gaming chaos, tech experiments, and tabletop storytelling.#VTuberDrama #PokemonZA #Palworld #DND #AItools #CopyrightLaw #UDPBroadcast00:00 - Intro & Host Roll Call00:35 - Supporting The Trevor Project01:28 - Has Been Hotel & Patrick Stump Hype03:08 - Helluva Boss Coming to Prime04:17 - Darktide Gameplay & Slap Mechanics05:36 - Vshojo Scandal Breakdown10:27 - Mismanagement & Missing Millions13:11 - Ironmouse’s Fundraising Power16:01 - VTuber IP Ownership & NDA Abuse19:15 - Pokémon Card Theft & Direct Disappointment23:40 - Palworld vs Pokémon Z-A26:32 - Mario, Peach & Game Theory Chaos31:06 - Copyright Law Explained36:43 - EULA, Streaming Rights & Licensing41:59 - D&D Recap: Cults, Robots & Cookies51:18 - GM Tips & Improv Storytelling57:23 - AI-Powered TTRPG Project Reveal01:05:10 - College Plans & Python Fears01:09:10 - SQL vs Excel & Coffee Spreadsheet Hack01:11:33 - Outro: Be Awesome, Stay Classy

My Stapler - Episode 103 The UDP Broadcast PodcastEpisode 103 of The UDP Broadcast dives headfirst into the chaotic brilliance of gaming culture and the legal minefield surrounding game preservation. From Judge Dredd’s pettable murder-dog in Darktide, to Call of Duty clones and the copyright apocalypse, this episode’s got absurd analogies, sharp legal insights, and straight-up gamer passion.🎮 Topics Covered:Can game preservation coexist with copyright law?Why Call of Duty diapers might be inevitableThe truth behind pettable dogs in DarktideRimworld devs, music licensing, and sublicensing woesBulletstorm and the ghost of GameSpyDonkey Kong Bonanza vs. Wreck-It Ralph — is it really full circle?🏆 Highlight: We celebrate Dragon Age: The Veilguard and its representation win at the Gaming Awards 2025, spotlighting inclusive storytelling and LGBTQ+ advocacy.💖 A portion of all revenue supports The Trevor Project, helping prevent LGBTQ youth suicide through education, peer support, and 24/7 crisis services. Learn more: https://www.thetrevorproject.org✨ Available Monday at Noon CST on YouTube & Spotify. 🗣️ Join the conversation on Discord → discord.gg/theudpbroadcast00:00:00 🎙️ Cast Intros, Darktide Banter & Pettable Murder-Dogs 00:02:06 💖 Supporting The Trevor Project & Show Disclaimer 00:03:02 ⚖️ “Stop Killing Games” Petition – The Debate Begins 00:09:39 🚨 Copyright, Sublicensing & Call of Duty Diapers 00:18:23 🧾 EULA Madness, Client–Server Gray Areas & Rimworld Risk 00:34:01 🕸️ GameSpy Ghosts, Licensing Pitfalls & Bulletstorm Blues 00:40:19 🐵 Donkey Kong Bonanza vs. Wreck-It Ralph – Cajun’s Rant 00:45:15 🐔 Palworld Obsession, Terraria Crossover & Sleepless Gamers 00:47:30 🍺 Steam’s 30% Cut, Bayonetta Dev Return & Dragon Age’s Win 00:53:09 🌀 Roundtable Wrap-Up, Discord Invite & Next Week’s Tease

🎙️ Podcast Description: Brick By Brick – Episode 102 | UDP BroadcastFrom studio scandals to modding culture chaos, Brick By Brick takes the UDP crew through the debris of a game industry that keeps rebuilding itself—often over the broken bricks of the last attempt.This week’s episode covers:- The Unity misconduct conviction and the eerily quiet exit of one high-profile exec - Layoffs as strategy: Tax write-offs, corporate doublespeak, and why “success” often ends in pink slips - Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong revival theories spun from movie cameos and handheld ambitions - Satirical demolition of “20 Foolproof Ways to Get Laid Off” in game dev - The NSFW modding wars and age verification debate that has Nexus Mods in the spotlight - When AI goes feral: Digimon hallucinations, botched translations, and raccoon-driven subtitle sabotage - Personal wins, creative chaos, and accidental existentialism from the UDP crewIt’s thoughtful, heated, and brutally funny—a mix of heartfelt critique and irreverent industry side-eye. If you love your analysis with a heavy dose of chaos and sardonic realism, this episode’s got you covered.💬 Got opinions on game industry accountability? Seen AI hallucinate your favorite franchise? Drop a comment and join the madness—UDP’s always listening. 🔊🧱00:00:00 – Cold Open & UDP Introductions 00:01:03 – Charity Spotlight & Disclaimers 00:02:48 – Game Shutdowns & Legal Preservation Debate 00:06:10 – IP Law, Copyright, and Community Mods 00:08:00 – Layoff Logistics & the Swatting Controversy 00:09:41 – Lumi's End-of-Life Advocacy & Legacy Games 00:13:23 – Steamboat Willie & Public Domain Concerns 00:16:00 – Battlefield 6 Tax Write-Off Theory 00:20:36 – Donkey Kong’s Movie Boost & Banjo Handheld Speculation 00:24:01 – Brazil vs Nintendo Arbitration Drama 00:27:00 – Unity Conviction & Workplace Misconduct 00:32:30 – Ubisoft Allegations Breakdown 00:36:00 – NSFW Modding & Age Verification Debate 00:38:45 – AI Translation Fails: Digimon Hallucinates Pokémon 00:40:42 – YouTube’s Auto-Translate Feature & Subtitle Glitches 00:43:36 – Unity’s AI Copyright Slip: Mickey Mouse 00:44:40 – Cajun Pokémon Hunter Prompting & AI Ethics 00:47:08 – Xbox Layoffs & PR Spin Callouts 00:49:39 – “20 Ways to Get Laid Off” Satirical Breakdown 01:00:45 – Roundtable: Wins, Rocket Penguins & Streaming Plans 01:08:24 – Closing Chaos & UDP Farewell

In Episode 101 of the UDP Broadcast, we brush off the confetti from our 100th celebration and plunge straight into chaos. From Nintendo bricking consoles and overpriced Warhammer bundles to indie dev love letters and steam-powered nostalgia, this episode explores the absurd friction between polish and passion. We roast anti-consumer trends, celebrate dumpster-fire quests l, and dive deep into the games setting our hearts (and ships) on fire—looking at Jump Ship, Palworld, Mass Effect, TF2, and more. Plus, we spotlight solo dev champions, lawsuit drama, achievement flexing, and the sacred TF2 hat economy. 🎙️ Also: deep lore drops, glitchy audio hilarity, and British slang sign-offs. 💬 Join our Discord & get in on the chaos: https://discord.gg/theudpbroacast 👾 Support LGBTQ+ youth through The Trevor Project—10% of our earnings go there.00:00 Intro & Post-Ep100 Chaos Begins01:45 Supporting The Trevor Project 💖04:20 Vampire Layoffs & Capitalism Satire09:30 Nintendo Switch 2 Bricking Debacle14:50 EULA Rage & Third-Party Tragedies19:30 Warhammer’s $80 Disaster Bundle23:15 Piracy, Pricing & Indie Ethics29:10 Indie Dev Wins & Gamer Respect33:10 Tales Series & CD Ritual Summons37:05 Palworld x Terraria: Tides of Terror41:20 Trashball & Quest Design Gone Wrong44:15 Audio Glitches & Lore Philosophy47:00 Jump Ship Fires & Feedback Wins51:10 Sony Lawsuit & Digital Price Gouging54:55 One-Man MMO & EverQuest Nostalgia57:45 Epic Wins Lawsuit vs Fortnite Cheat59:35 Analog MBE & Wholesome Dev Wins60:15 Fanmade Halo Game Gets Greenlight61:00 TF2 Hat Legacy & Steam Flexing61:30 Mass Effect Weapons & Nostalgia Drive61:50 Discord Shoutouts & Goodbye

Centurion - Episode 100 UDP Broadcast PodcastThis week, we talk about our adventures in podcasting over the last 3 years, 100 hours of podcast content, and how we have grown and adapted over time. It was a long fun road to this point and we do not see the end in sight. Thank you for 100 episodes of awesomeness and live shows!00:00:00 Introduction00:03:19 The Trevor Project00:11:12 Off the rails - 3 years of podcasting00:52:56 Roundtable

Hammer Time! - Episode 99 The UDP Broadcast PodcastThis week, we talk about the Switch 2 being tested with hammers and staples and then a discussion lead by Critchicken regarding Men's mental health month. Enjoy the show!00:00 Introduction02:07 Switch 2 Staples and Hammers07:18 Men's Mental Health Month with Critchicken49:05 Round Table

This week, we talk about the PSN restrictions for Stellar Blade, Peter Molyneaux on Milo and Albion Online, the effects of rising premium video game titles, Pitchford appears to be out of touch, Star Citizen is most definitely Store Citizen, top 10 FPS games for non-FPS fans and 8 bad games that are great with mods. Enjoy the show!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:56 Stellar Blade Restrictions00:12:29 Peter Molyneaux is at it again...00:16:50 80 Dollar Video Games00:25:59 Delusional Pitchford00:39:19 Star Citizen Storecitizen00:43:29 10 Best FPS Games For Non-FPS Fans00:47:55 8 Bad Games That Are Great With Mods00:58:19 Round Table

Steamy Scoop - Episode 97 The UDP Broadcast PodcastThis week, we talk about the Steam Data Breech, A new dating app for Smash players, Tekken director actively seeking permission to use Waffle House in the Tekken series as a battle arena, Palworld fighting the good fightNintendo's ability to brick your Switch 2 under certain conditions, 2 top 10 lists from Dualshockers for Open World survival games and roguelikes. Enjoy the show!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:32 Steam Breech Nanigans00:14:47 "Smash" Bros App00:18:27 Tekken Waffle House Battle Arena00:19:04 Palworld Consessions to Nintendo - Patent Lawsuit00:22:52 Nintendo Terms and Conditions Switch 200:35:07 Top 10 Open World Survival Games - Dualshockers00:49:15 10 Roguelikes That Make Hades Look Basic - Dualshockers01:05:27 Roundtable

This week we talk about Dr Lupo and Chess.com, Take 2 might be overstepping with new privacy policy, Expedition 33 Presidential Kudos, Bethesda showing respect to modders creating Skyblivion, Ex Call of Duty producer talking about focus in game development, Roblox and Discord in some legal trouble for child safety, and Jack Black being Jack Black and getting songs on the Billboard Top 100 again! Enjoy the show!00:00 Introduction02:50 DrLupo - Anticheat Avenger12:51 Take 2 Privacy Policy24:40 French President - Expedition 3328:30 Bethesda Remaster keys to Skyblivion Team31:12 Ex COD Producer - Game Dev Focus41:11 Roblox/Discord Child Safety Issues48:51 Lava Chicken on Billboard Top 10051:27 Round Table

Chicken Jockey - Episode 95 The UDP Broadcast PodcastThis week we talk about The Minecraft Movie with Mektor and Lava Chicken, Everything is an extraction shooter, Witcher 4, State of Nintendo, Frostpunk 2 trouble, Game made before Switch 2 dev kits available, and Japan Youths prioritizing Microtransactions over rent! Enjoy the show!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:57 Minecraft Movie 00:15:54 Everything is an Extraction Shooter00:26:08 The Witcher 4 Beta Scams00:29:32 Nintendo Losing Identity00:39:40 Frostpunk 2 11 Bit woes00:43:25 Switch 2 Game Made Before Dev Kit available00:44:17 Japan Youth and Microtransactions00:53:50 Round Table

This week we talk about no mercy for "No Mercy", More Nintendo Switch 2, Balatro Gambling, Minecraft Movie chicken jockies, and Ojisan - the Middle Aged Man Card Game!00:00:00 Introduction00:03:38 No Mercy00:08:29 Balatro Gambling00:12:10 The Nintendo Block00:31:37 Chicken Jockey00:35:49 Schedule 1 DDS Lawsuit00:45:08 Ojisan - Middle Aged Man TCC 00:48:55 Top 10 Games With Sanity Meters01:07:25 Round Table

Of Pebbles and Poptarts - Episode 93 The UDP Broadcast PodcastThis week we talk about Switch 2 Preorders, Switch 2 Specs, Switch 2 launch titles, Switch 2 Game prices... everything Switch 2. Swen Vincke Speaks out about modding with regards to the mod for Stardew Valley with backtracking by Wizards of the Coast, Monster Hunter Wilds title update, and the top 10 rom hacks for Pokémon. Enjoy the show!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:34 Everything Nintendo Switch 200:49:30 Balder's Valley - Stardew Vally Mod00:50:05 Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update00:52:40 Top 10 Pokemon Rom Hacks01:04:24 Round Table

Fresh Meat - Episode 92 of the UDP Broadcast PodcastThis week we talk about Switch 2 Preorders, Pokémon Legends Z-a, Gaming archival and inheritance, Ubisoft gets a new investor, Halflife's journey, No Man's Sky updates, Schedule 1 breaking records on Steam, and we go over GameRant's Top 10 Bad Games That Got Better With Updates. Enjoy the show!00:00:00 Introduction00:02:50 Cajun: Nintendo Switch 2 preorder00:10:34 Cajun: Pokemon Legends Z-a00:14:03 Gaming Inheritance 00:23:04 Shots Fired - Palworld00:29:07 Tencent investment in Ubisoft00:31:02 Halflife Early Days00:32:20 GameInformer is BACK!00:35:51 No Man's Sky Relics00:40:28 Schedule 1 Takes00:43:19 Top 10 Bad Games That Got Better With Updates00:56:54 Round Table