Claim OwnershipHigh Ping Basterds
Subscribed: 0Played: 0
Subscribe
© High Ping Basterds
Description
“We, to tell the actual absolute truth, don’t live in society, actually.”
In the history of humans, for the first time after the glorious 18th Century have we had The 21st Century. If one strains their ears, one can gather echoes traveling back to us from a dismal future, hankering for the nostalgic and innocent and simpler times of The 21st Century.
The 21st Century where we actually don’t live in a society. We live more in tubes, in simulations, in hypotheticals and in conspiracies. We live in line graphs, in word vomits, in feeds and filters, in videos and in games, and in video games.
The Basterds navigate this terrain of solipsistic confabulations.
“Two weeks to two minutes” Exclaimed Cyrus West Field—an American entrepreneur and financier, pointedly not an inventor, actually—when the telegraph line laid across Atlantic finally worked in 1866. Now in place of these obsolete thick copper cable lay nets upon nets of fiber optics where we sail daily. And the echo of our future sounds across these nets of our present and of our past, where we are constructing a singular Transatlantic tunnel, dug under the pioneer ocean for us to live in, when the whole world itself shall drown under the weight of our present and of our past.
The Basterds navigate these uncertain terrain.
Release Schedule: New Episodes Every Tuesdays
Language: English
Category: Video Game Commentary, News Reviews, Criticisms
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
87 Episodes
Reverse
On our 87th episode, we discussed the following topics:Epic's Sweeney says platforms should stop tagging games made with AI | GamesIndustry.bizXbox Cloud Gaming Expands to More Countries, Is Increasingly Popular Among Game Pass UsersRockstar insider reveals Discord messages that reportedly caused mass firing - DexertoEXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Set To Explore Ancient RomeSaudi Arabia's public investment fund to own almost all of EA under buyout plan, report says - Los Angeles TimesSupreme Court hears billion-dollar battle over online piracy - ABC NewsIt’s Official: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 BillionDisney Working On A "Groundbreaking Game Experience" For Star Wars - GameSpotiam8bit is suing Skybound Game Studios alleging fraud and theft of designs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 86th episode we discussed the following topics:Krafton launches voluntary resignation program for employees as it transforms into an “AI first company” - AUTOMATON WESTBlack Ops 7 Is The Worst User-Reviewed Call Of Duty, Dropping Below Modern Warfare 3Subnautica 2 publisher Krafton allegedly looked to ChatGPT to figure out how to not pay that $250 million bonus | Rock Paper ShotgunBattlefield 6 Just Had the Best Month of Sales in the U.S. of Any Game in the Last Three Years - IGNElon [Musk] truly would be the best owner of any game company,' claims former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick with a completely straight face | PC GamerUpdate: Tencent completes €1.16 billion investment in Ubisoft subsidiary"They didn’t plan ahead at all": Leaker says Xbox Series prices may increase again due to severe RAM shortages, with Microsoft reportedly telling partners the impact is coming "very, very soon"F1 26 to be skipped in favor of a paid expansion for F1 25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 85th episode, we discussed the following video game news:Nintendo says it plans a ‘consistent release’ of new films following the Super Mario Galaxy and Zelda movies | VGCProtests erupt at Rockstar Games offices accusing GTA 6 developers of “Union Busting” - DexertoGTA 6' Release Delayed to November 2026Square Enix announces mass layoffs as "restructuring" plan pulls development from "overseas" | GamesIndustry.bizBorderlands 4 Came In Below Take-Two's Sales Expectations - GameSpotSquare Enix Confirms Multiplatform Strategy Is Paying Off As HD Games Segment Returns To ProfitabilityMarvel Games says it’ll continue to work with Spider-Man and Wolverine studio Insomniac ‘for many years to come’ | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 84th episode, we discussed the following topics:EA's AI Game Development Tools Are Apparently So Bad That It's Costing More Money To Fix Their MistakesYouTube's strengthened approach to online gambling and graphic violence in gamingAfter Massive Layoffs, Amazon Studios Announces That New World Won't Be Getting New Content AnymoreRockstar accused of "ruthless" firing ahead of GTA 6, cutting over 30 employees tied to dev union: Take-Two claims "gross misconduct," labor group says "we won't back down"After 22 games over 22 years, the live-action Call of Duty movie is finally moving forward with Deepwater Horizon director and Yellowstone creator at the helmIOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year deal to host Esports Olympics - ESPNXbox console revenue fell 30 percent year-over-year this summerMicrosoft’s CEO agrees Xbox’s competition isn’t other gaming platforms, it’s TikTok | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 83rd episode, we discussed the following topics:Massive Pokemon leak purportedly covers next-gen games, scrapped ideas, and morePS6 and next Xbox console are both aiming for 2027 release, separate reports claim | VGCCS2 skin update ‘rug pulls’ collectors as $1 billion wiped from market cap - DexertoReleases - Remedy InvestorsWarner Bros. Discovery puts itself up for saleMajor AWS outage took down Fortnite, Alexa, Snapchat, and moreGrand Theft Auto made him a legend. His latest game was a disasterFootball Manager and FIFA sign multi-year partnership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 82nd episode, we discussed the following topics:Doug Bowser to Retire as Nintendo of America President, Devon Pritchard Named SuccessorVideogame Giant Electronic Arts Nears Roughly $50 Billion Deal to Go Private$2.6 Million Kickstarter Cozy Game Wipes Its Websites, Ghosts Its BackersThe ROG Xbox Ally X priced at $1,000 and available to preorder in October, making it officially the most expensive 'Xbox' ever | PC GamerVideo gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billionXbox Game Pass Ultimate gets $10 price increase | ShacknewsXbox Game Pass Will Receive Major Changes To Pricing/Tiers, Cheap Tier With Ads Rumored For 2026Microsoft reportedly estimated that Game Pass led to $300 million in lost sales of Black Ops 6, with 82% of copies sold being on the Game Pass-less PlayStation 5 | PC GamerAs Microsoft lays off thousands and jacks up Game Pass prices, former FTC chair says I told you so: The Activision-Blizzard buyout is 'harming both gamers and developers'More than 60% of US game players only buy two games or fewer per year, survey finds | VGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 81st episode, we discussed the following topics:Borderlands 4 is a premium game made for premium gamers' is Randy Pitchford's tone deaf retort to the performance backlash: 'If you're trying to drive a monster truck with a leaf blower's motor, you're going to be disappointed'Nintendo argues mods don't count as proper games as Pokémon v. Palworld lawsuit continues | Eurogamer.netThe Subnautica 2 lawsuit is getting even messier, with Krafton doing a massive U-turn, confusing both the ousted founders' lawyer and the judge: 'This is a little bit bewildering' | PC GamerMicrosoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles in the US again | The VergeA casting call for the Mass Effect TV show is out there, and if you're 'A young Colin Farrell-type male', then do I have great news for you | PC GamerRumour: Kratos to Wield 'Egyptian Sword' in God of War's Next Main Game | Push SquareTencent responds to Sony lawsuit against "slavish" Horizon clone, stating its claims of originality are "startling" | Eurogamer.netUbisoft Staff Reportedly Raised Concerns About Saudi Arabia Deal for Assassin's Creed Mirage DLC, as Company Insists it Maintains Creative Control - IGN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 80th episode, we discussed the following topics:Last week, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company received a U.S. patent on summoning a character and letting it fight another – games frayBorderlands 4 Launches To Mostly Negative Steam Reviews Over Performance Issues And CrashingThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Title AnnouncementUbisoft confirms Far Cry will ‘more predominantly push multiplayer’ in future | VGCLara Croft Voice Actor Sues Aspyr Media For Using AI To Clone Her Lines In Tomb Raider 4 - 6 RemasteredFormer BioWare producer says a lot of Anthem's problems "come from a misunderstanding about multiplayer games," which the Mass Effect leadership team weren't equipped to deal withRoblox ‘Saddened’ Amid Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Teenager’s Suicide: ‘Tragic, Unimaginable Loss’Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - Release Date Trailer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 79th episode, we discussed the following topics:‘Call of Duty’ Coming to Theaters as Paramount, Activision Strike Major Film Deal"Legality Is Not The Defining Factor": Steam Censorship Campaign Details It Seeks Removal Of Games Whether Legal Or NotSaudi Arabia Now Co-Owns Biggest Street Fighter Tournament Of The YearHollow Knight: Silksong's Launch Just Crashed Steam | GameLusterCircana Data Shows Fewer Young Adults Are Purchasing Video Game Consoles - SalesWork to Improve the Disastrous MindsEye Continues, With Build a Rocket Boy Releasing Hefty Update 4 - IGNNintendo wins $2 Million settlement against a modder007: First Light TrailerConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 78th episode, we discussed the following topics:Gaming Market Report: Aream & Co Q2 2025 | GAM3S.GGWuchang: Fallen Feathers Has Made Certain Bosses And NPCs Unkillable Following Backlash In ChinaNSFW content row continues as Valve confirms PayPal no longer supports Steam purchases in some regions | GamesIndustry.bizRumor: Chris Hansen Is Planning a Documentary on RobloxSony Closes All Operations in Russia After 18 Years, Ending PlayStation, Music, and Film Presence — UNITED24 MediaLouisiana sues Roblox for allegedly choosing "profits over child safety", claiming "it's basically open season for sex predators on this app" | Eurogamer.netStarbreeze appoints former EA exec Jonas Skantz as Payday's general manager | GamesIndustry.bizhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8B89MssneUConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 77th episode, we talked about the following subject:Digital Foundry goes independent | GamesIndustry.bizAfter Sony’s 'Horizon' Knock-Off Lawsuit Against Tencent, Light of Motiram Dev Scrubs Store Page, Changing Game Description, Images, and Key ArtAfter Concord's flop, Sony admits its live-service plan 'is not entirely going smoothly' but says it will continue and learn from its mistakes | TechRadarGen Z Is Cutting Back On Video Game Purchases. Like, Really Cutting BackZach Cregger Says His ‘Resident Evil’ Movie Exists ‘Outside’ of the Original Characters Because Fans ‘Already Have That’ With the Games: ‘I’m Not Going to Tell Leon’s Story’Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Thinks Video Game Performers Are Being "Slept On" In Film And TV Adaptations - GameSpot"This is Battlefield's biggest Open Beta ever," says EA | Eurogamer.netConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 76th episode, we discussed the following topics:Mastercard Denies Pressuring Steam To Censor 'NSFW' Games [Update: Valve Responds]Itch.io are seeking out new payment processors who are more comfortable with adult material | Rock Paper ShotgunEpic just won its Google lawsuit again, and Android may never be the same | The VergeEA Entertainment President on ‘Battlefield 6’ Release Date, ‘Sims’ Movie and Multiplayer Game Update, and Balancing Owned IP With ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel Titles (EXCLUSIVE)Warner Bros. Is Making Another DC Comics Live Service Game (Despite Suicide Squad Bombing)Yes, Reality Labs is still losing billionsMarvel Rivals will now automatically record all in-game voice chats to "shield the community" from toxic behaviour - VideoGamer‘I was just taken with it’: Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica writer Ronald D Moore explains why he’s showrunning God of War | VGCRoblox CEO Says that the Platform Will Have Dating Some DayConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 75th episode, we discussed the following topics:Candy Crush Developers Set To Be Laid Off By Microsoft Are Reportedly Being Replaced By The AI Tools They Were Told To BuildSplitgate 2 Reportedly Shelled Out $400K For StreamersKrafton Extends $25 Million Bonus Period For Subnautica 2 Devs - Insider GamingVirtuos, the studio behind Oblivion Remastered, is laying off around 270 employeesValve Pulls 'Adult Only' Games From Steam as It Tightens Rules to Appease Payment Partners - IGNRainbow Six Siege underperforms to leave Ubisoft net bookings 'below expectations'Nintendo Rewrites Patent Mid-Case in Ongoing Lawsuit Against Palworld Dev Pocketpair — but Why? - IGNConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 74th episode, we discussed the following topics:Video Game Actors Contract Ratified: SAG-AFTRA Leaders Talk Gaming Execs’ Reckoning With Hollywood’s AI Standards, 11-Month Strike’s Turning PointKrafton Delays ‘Subnautica 2’ Game Ahead of $250 Million Payout - BloombergSubnautica 2 publisher Krafton confirms 2026 delay, says the change 'was not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations' | PC GamerMajor Nintendo Switch Piracy Website Seized By FBIYou can now play The Last of Us Part 2 in yet another way, as Naughty Dog releases "Chronological" mode | Eurogamer.netEpic Games settles antitrust lawsuit with Samsung | GamesIndustry.bizEA is reportedly hitting the brakes on the Need for Speed franchiseEvery Video Game Canceled in 2025 - IGNConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 73rd episode, we discussed the following topicsMicrosoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projectsAfter Microsoft laid off 9000 employees, Xbox producer Matt Turnbull suggested affected workers use AI to “reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss” - VideoGamerEuropean game publisher group responds to Stop Killing Games, claims 'These proposals would curtail developer choice" | PC GamerHelldivers 2 is the first PlayStation-published Xbox game | The VergeFormer senior Ubisoft staff convicted in French harassment case, receive fines and suspended sentences | Eurogamer.netNintendo is restricting the Switch 2's USB-C port — most third-party docks and accessories won't work thanks to proprietary protocols | Tom's HardwareConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 72nd Episode, we talked about the following episodes:Report: Microsoft is planning another round of major Xbox layoffs‘Fortnite’ Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds From FTCEpic Store Reportedly Redirecting Users to Malicious Third-Party WebsitesSony faces Dutch lawsuit over "artificially high PlayStation prices" | GamesIndustry.bizGames run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds - Ars TechnicaDesperate to avoid saying 'we want that $10 billion', League of Legends dev Riot Games tries to justify legalizing esports gambling sponsors, but players aren't buying itThe 'Stop Killing Games' initiative is close to its final deadline, and after that, its leader is understandably done: 'Either the frog hops out of the pot, or it's dead' | PC GamerConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 71st episode, we discussed the following topicsMindsEye launches with myriad of glitches and issues, as developer promises performance update | Eurogamer.netMicrosoft Reportedly Cancels Its In-House Xbox Handheld as Focus Shifts to New Software EcosystemPeople Are Less Willing to Pay': Dev Speaks Out Against Day One Releases on PS Plus, Xbox Game PassSAG-AFTRA Ends Video Game Actors StrikeAn Update From Dark0ne at Nexus mods and communityTake-Two Interactive extends partnership with NBA, NBPA, WNBA, and WNBPAIntel to layoff 10,000+ employees, and why none of them will be getting any severance - The Times of IndiaConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 70th Episode, we talked about the following topics:Fans drive huge Nintendo Switch 2 launch; others play the waiting game : NPRDon’t take off the Switch 2’s screen protector | The VergeActivision says gross Call of Duty loadout screen ads were only a test that was added “in error”, but it doesn’t excuse how vile that test is - VideoGamerMindsEye studio execs depart Build a Rocket Boy, one week before game's debut | Eurogamer.netMark Rubin leaves Ubisoft, XDefiant officially shuts down | GamesIndustry.bizTencent buys 15.75% stake in Helldivers 2 dev Arrowhead | Windows CentralPrincess Peach’s voice actor of 18 years confirms she’s been replaced | VGChttps://www.ign.com/articles/summer-game-fest-2025-everything-announcedConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 69th episode, we discussed the following news topics:EA Cancels Black Panther Game, Closes Cliffhanger Games - IGNActivision Quietly Force Adverts into Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Loadouts and Players Absolutely Hate It: 'At This Point It Really Feels Like Opening Up a Mobile Game' - IGNZeniMax QA union reaches a tentative contract agreement with Microsoft including 'substantial across-the-board wage increases,' worker protections, and more | PC GamerCyberpunk 2077 sequel gets a new name as pre-production phase now officially underway | Eurogamer.net"A Concerted Effort To Trash The Game": MindsEye Lead Thinks Negative Reception Is Coming From Paid Bots, Seemingly Blames RockstarKojima Productions is working on an anime adaptation of Death Stranding | GamesIndustry.bizElden Ring: Nightreign' is both a hit and a headache for fans | Laptop MagConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On our 68th episode, we discussed the following topics:SAG-AFTRA Statement on Fortnite’s Use of A.I. Darth Vader Voice and ULP FilingFrench trade union says Ubisoft CEO will be summoned at harassment trial of three former execs | VGCEx-Bungie Dev Says Marathon Leadership Was "Extremely Toxic And Humiliating" To Work With: "Bungie Leadership Needs To Be Gutted CompletelyPlayStation Stars Loyalty Program Shutdown Announced After 3 Years - IGNAlex Garland Confirmed to Direct Live-Action ‘Elden Ring’ Movie From A24 and Bandai NamcoDragon Age maestro says EA always spoke about a hypothetical 'nerd cave' full of diehard RPG fans who would "always show up," so you "didn't have to try and appeal to them"FTC drops case against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal | The VergeConnect with Us:Email: highpingbasterds@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@HighPingBasterds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States