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Thank you for watching as Accolonn and Rurikhan jump into the Gaming News of the week!Keep Up with US:Accolonn: @AccolonnGamingRurikhan: @rurikhan

What's up, gamers and banter lovers? Join Stephan and Rurikhan on this week's Mythic Banter as we dissect the wildest gaming news with our signature back-and-forth debates, zero agreements, and a side of face-punching humour. From occult AI conspiracies in Silicon Valley to economic crash warnings, we go deep—then pivot to Xbox's villain arc, Hasan Piker's dog yelp controversy (shock collar or nah?), and why live birthing on Twitch is the new meta (Fandy, we see you).We roast Taylor Swift's Nintendo-level album greed, unpack Greta Thunberg's flotilla fiasco and ideological biases, and debate trans ideology sneaking into kids' shows like Netflix's Transformers. Gaming deep dive: Our raw Ghost of Yotei review—stunning open world but meh revenge story? Plus, cancelled Assassin's Creed post-Civil War game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's epic free update win, Discord leaks, and Microsoft's console exit rumours.Topics;Intro & Podcast Binge (Ketamine Demons & AI Dragon)Xbox Villain Poll ResultsTaylor Swift's Scumbag Release TacticsHasan’s Dog Shock Collar DramaGreta Thunberg Flotilla & Bias RantsLive Birthing Twitch Meta & Birth StoriesParenting, Spanking & Netflix Trans PushGhost of Yotei Hands-On: Combat Fire, Story SnoozeAssassin's Creed Cancellation ScoopClair Obscur Success & Free DLCDiscord Hack & Microsoft Ditching Consoles?

In this explosive episode of Mythic Banter, hosts Rurikhan and The Act Man unpack the week's juiciest gaming controversies! From Microsoft's ruthless Xbox Game Pass price hike despite record profits (hello, $30/month Ultimate tier?) to EA's hypocritical $55B sale to Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund—performative "woke" messaging meets oil money. Is Nintendo the ultimate villain with $80 games and lawsuits? We roast the greed, debate social media bubbles (South Africa's racism myths exposed via Afrobarometer polls), and geek out on Q1 2026's stacked releases like Monster Hunter Stories 3, Crimson Desert, and Code Vein 2.Plus: Monster Hunter Wilds' Omega collab review bombing (too hard? Or just salty purists?), China's shady athlete brain data theft for super soldiers, and tangents on monarchy vs. democracy, universal morality, and why subscriptions are a scam (Adobe horror stories included). Laugh, rage, and learn why corporations always win—unless we stop paying!If you made it to the end, drop "meow" in the comments for the ultimate inside joke. Who's the greediest company: Xbox, EA, or Nintendo? Vote below!Keep Up with US:Accolonn: @AccolonnGamingRurikhan: @rurikhan

Tired of AAA gaming drama? Join Rurikhan and Accolonn as they roast the week's biggest fails: Randy Pitchford gaslighting Borderlands players over unoptimized slop ("Every PC gamer must accept their hardware reality" – bro, what?!), Unreal Engine fatigue killing creativity, and Nintendo's overreaching patents that could sue anyone for "summoning" mechanics (RIP Palworld dreams). Plus, deep dives into Roblox's toxic kid-trap with assassination-celebrating games, YouTube's broken algorithm crushing creators, and why social media is rotting our kids' brains (pro tip: more Minecraft, less TikTok).We break down the Nintendo Direct bombs (Virtual Boy revival? Headache incoming!), AI slop flooding your feed, and quick hits on Hell is Us, Night Rain's addictive roguelike grind, and Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake rumours. Is indie the future? Hell yeah – skip the greed, embrace the gems!If you're battling game dev myths, hardware scams, or just need a laugh at the industry's expense, hit play. What's your take on Randy's DLSS worship or Nintendo's greed? Drop "POO GAME" in the comments if you watched to the end – Salvagers assemble!👉 Subscribe for weekly rants on gaming, tech fails, and creator survival tips! Turn on notifications – we fight YouTube suppression daily.🔔 Like & share if you're team "optimize your damn games!"💬 Comment your wildest patent horror story below!

Welcome back to another explosive episode of Mythic Banter with Accolonn and Rurikhan! 🎮🔥 This week, we dive into the hottest gaming topics, from the skyrocketing costs of gaming hardware like the PlayStation 5 Pro and GPUs to the immersive world of Hell is Us and Path of Exile 2. We discuss the controversial poll where 94% of you said gaming is getting too expensive—calling out the 3% who disagree to donate $500! 💸 We also tackle real-world issues impacting gaming, like the tragic Lisbon tram crash and global politics, plus the latest drama around Monster Hunter Wilds, Starfield, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. From Lost Soul Aside’s rocky combat to the narrative brilliance of Hell is Us, we cover it all. Don’t miss our thoughts on AMD challenging Nvidia, the decline of AAA gaming, and the rise of indie titles. Hit that like button, subscribe, and join the banter in the comments! 🗣️ #gamingnews #mythicbanter #hellisus #pathofexile2 Keep Up with US:Accolonn: @AccolonnGamingRurikhan: @rurikhan

Join us in this epic episode of Mythic Banter as we dive into the chaos and excitement of Gamescom 2024! From the physically draining yet rewarding hustle of capturing footage and chatting with passionate indie devs, to debating if early access games are still viable (spoiler: it depends on the title!), we cover it all. We geek out over No Man's Sky's massive Voyager update, including customizable capital ships with interiors, crews, and modular designs—perfect for fans of space exploration and multiplayer vibes. Plus, Yoshi-P's hot take on console hardware upgrades, Unreal Engine optimization woes, and previews of upcoming hits like Blood of the Dawnwalker, Phantom Blade Zero, Crimson Desert, and more.

Join us on the Mythic Banter Podcast as we dive into the latest gaming industry drama! From the Roblox lawsuit exposing child safety concerns to the decline of World of Warcraft’s golden days, we cover it all. We also discuss YouTube’s AI age verification blunders, Take-Two’s DMCA takedown of a nude mod for Mafia: Old Country, and the UK’s Pornhub traffic drop due to new age laws. Plus, hear our hilarious tales of theme park mishaps and parenting struggles, including go-kart trolling and dizzying rides gone wrong. Don’t miss our thoughts on Devcom’s survey about gaming trends, early access fatigue, and Gen Z’s declining game purchases. Subscribe for more gaming news, rants, and laughs!Timestamps:Intro: Gaming Industry Drama Unleashed - 00:00Poll: Is World of Warcraft Still Worth Playing? - 08:26Roblox Lawsuit: Child Predators & Safety Failures - 16:06YouTube AI Censorship: Age Verification Gone Wrong - 32:43Take-Two vs. Mods: Mafia Old Country Nude Mod Takedown - 46:55UK Pornhub Crash: Age Verification Slashes Traffic - 57:59Devcom 2025: Early Access, Exclusivity, & AI in Gaming - 1:04:36Gen Z Gaming Crisis: Why They’re Not Buying Games - 1:12:14More Devcom: Market Saturation & Cloud Gaming Future - 1:31:17DragX Drive Flops: Wheelchair Basketball Misses the Mark - 1:51:07Crimson Desert Delay: What’s Next for 2026? - 1:54:28Riley Cheating Scandal: Battlefield 6 Controversy Erupts - 1:56:03Outro: Gamescom Hype & Final Thoughts - 2:04:37

Welcome to Mythic Banter! Join Accolonn and Mr. Rurikhan for a wild ride through gaming news, YouTube drama, and personal stories in this unfiltered podcast episode!ID Verification Debate: Are you for or against online ID checks? We dive into the pros, cons, and parental responsibility in the digital age.YouTube Drama Unpacked: Pirate Software’s controversies and Some Ordinary Gamers’ engineering saga—get the juicy details!Gaming Industry Updates: Microsoft’s layoffs, Stormgate’s struggles, and an AI-generated League of Legends trailer fiasco.Personal Banter: From parenting challenges to swearing habits, the duo shares hilarious and relatable insights.Love gaming and creator drama? Smash that like button, subscribe, and hit the bell for more! Want early access? Click join below to support the channel!Keep Up with US:Accolonn: @AccolonnGamingRurikhan: @rurikhan

Welcome to another explosive episode of Mythic Banter! 🎉 In this video, we dive into YouTube's reversal of the 7-second no-curse rule, sparking a fiery discussion on swearing in content creation, especially as non-native English speakers. We tackle hot gaming topics, from the controversial cash shops in games like Guild Wars 2 and Assassin's Creed Odyssey to the manipulative tactics of Twitch hype trains exposed by Pirate Software's leaked DMs. We also address the Stop Killing Games initiative, Visa and MasterCard's Steam crackdown, and Sony's lawsuit against Tencent over Light of Morn. Plus, we review Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, a stellar Souls-like game with epic level design! 🗡️🔥 Smash the LIKE button to wish our channel a happy birthday and join the banter in the comments! Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for weekly gaming rants, drama, and reviews. Want early access to episodes? Support us for just $5/month!#GamingNews #MythicBanter #YouTubeRules #CashShops #WuchangFallenFeathers #StopKillingGames #PirateSoftware #SonyVsTencentKeep Up with US:Accolonn: @AccolonnGamingRurikhan: @rurikhan

Join Accolonn and Rurikhan in Episode 52 of Mythic Banter as they dive into the chaos of summer break parenting, the latest gaming controversies, and the wild world of game development! Rurikhan shares hilarious stories of kids taking over his house during summer break, while Accolonn breaks down the gaming industry's latest dramas, including the Subnautica 2 lawsuit, Ubisoft's microtransaction madness, and the Stop Killing Games initiative facing corporate pushback. They also discuss the promising new Souls-like game, Fallen Feathers, and the underwhelming Splitgate 2. Plus, a deep dive into Soulframe’s surprising improvements and why it might be worth checking out!🔥 Topics Covered:Parenting struggles during summer break and nostalgic memories of childhood chaosFallen Feathers: A new Souls-like game with dodge-focused mechanicsSubnautica 2 drama: Crafton’s lawsuit against co-founders over a $250M bonusUbisoft’s Yves Guillemot and the controversial push for microtransactionsStop Killing Games initiative under attack by corporate lobbyingSoulframe’s closed alpha: A fresh, medieval take on Warframe’s formulaSplitgate 2’s return to beta and the challenges of outdated game developmentThe Outer Worlds 2 pricing controversy and corporate spin💬 Join the conversation! Have you played Fallen Feathers or Soulframe? What are your thoughts on microtransactions in premium games? Drop your comments below and let us know!👍 Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell! Get early access to episodes by becoming a member. Your support helps us keep the banter going! #GamingNews #MythicBanter #SoulsLikeKeep Up with US:Accolonn: @AccolonnGamingRurikhan: @rurikhan

Welcome to another chaotic episode of Mythic Banter! Join Rurikhan and Accolonn as they dive into gaming industry hot topics from Rurikhan new home office setup. We’re tackling YouTube’s algorithm changes and their impact on creators, the controversial Stop Killing Games initiative, and the latest layoffs shaking up the gaming world. From Pirate Software’s coding drama to Visa and MasterCard’s influence on Steam’s content purge, we’re unpacking it all. Plus, we rant about Nintendo’s anti-consumer Switch 2 Pro Controller, the lacklustre World of Warcraft cinematics, and why Dragon Age: The Veilguard won Game of the Year at the 2025 Gayming Awards. Don’t miss our thoughts on Ghost of Yotei, AI replacing developers, and China’s epic WoW server. Hit that like button, subscribe, and join the banter! Keep Up with US:Accolonn:  ⁨@AccolonnGaming⁩  Rurikhan:  ⁨@rurikhan⁩  #GamingNews #MythicBanter #YouTubeAlgorithm #StopKillingGames #GamingLayoffsTimestamps:Intro - 00:00YouTube Algo Change+ - 05:30The Poll - 14:29Pirate Software Drama gets worse - 17:57Politician Support Stop Killing Games - 36:54Microsoft Replaces Devs with AI - 58:22Mastercard and Visa finally got to Steam - 1:13:39Switch 2 Pro controller SUCKS - 1:28:03WoW's in-game cinematic mess - 1:42:17China gets a new WoW Server - 1:55:56Rebel Wolves confirm Blood of the Dawnwalker will not be on GamePass - 2:01:20Gameplay for Ghost of Yotei discussion - 2:07:59Dragon Age the Veilguard wins Game of the Year by Gaymer - 2:19:30Outro - 2:30:29

Dive into the latest gaming industry chaos with Mythic Banter! This week, we unpack the hottest topics shaking up the gaming world: Microsoft’s shocking 9,000 layoffs across Xbox, Blizzard, and Bethesda, the cancellation of Perfect Dark and other major titles, and their pivot to AI development. We also dive into Ubisoft’s toxic workplace scandal with former executives found guilty of harassment, the Stop Killing Games petition hitting 1.1M signatures, and the controversial rise of sports betting in League of Legends esports. Plus, we discuss Monster Hunter Wilds updates, The Alters AI controversy, and why AAA gaming is struggling with price hikes and live service flops. Don’t miss our unfiltered takes on Windows audio issues, content creator struggles, and Ethan Klein’s lawsuit against reaction channels! Why Watch? Get the scoop on Microsoft’s layoffs and cancelled games like Perfect Dark and Everwilds.Learn about the Stop Killing Games initiative and why it’s a game-changer for preserving titles like Anthem and The Crew.Hear our thoughts on Ubisoft’s legal drama and the ethics of AI in indie games like The Alters.Stay updated on Monster Hunter Wilds and Night Reign with epic new content!Understand why gamers are spending less as AAA titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones flop. Subscribe for weekly gaming banter, industry news, and spicy takes! Hit the bell to catch every episode of Mythic Banter.Timestamps:Intro - 00:00The Poll - 10:06 Microsoft Layoffs - 20:05Stop Killing Games Pirate Soft Drama - 56:4611 Bit Studios under attack for use of AI - 1:13:23Videogames Spending goes down bracket - 1:26:52 3 Former Ubisoft Execs Found Guilty of Sexual & Psychological Harassment - 1:39:25Riot Embraces Sports Gambling - 1:46:53Monster Hunter / Nightreign Updates - 1:57:10Outro - 2:04:46Keep Up with US:Accolonn: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7S7Geh5wazEtbYAUd_-RRARurikhan: https://www.youtube.com/@rurikhan#GamingNews #MicrosoftLayoffs #StopKillingGames #UbisoftScandal #MonsterHunterWilds #TheAlters #LeagueOfLegends #GamingIndustry #AIinGaming #MythicBanter

Welcome to another action-packed episode of Mythic Banter, your go-to gaming podcast! This week, we dive deep into the latest gaming news, including Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2, Night Train's challenging new hard mode boss, Dark Rift Knight, and the controversial Re-Looted game by Epic Games. We also explore Hollywood’s hit-or-miss video game movie adaptations, Kacitron’s copyright infringement drama with Ethan Klein, and the heated debate around AI in game development, as discussed by Masahiro Sakurai. Plus, we cover massive layoffs at Xbox and Splitgate 2, reactions to Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s development choices, and Death Stranding 2’s divisive early access model. Don’t miss our thoughts on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 shaking up AAA gaming and the Jurassic World Evolution 3 AI art controversy. Subscribe for weekly gaming insights, hit the like button, and join our community for exclusive early access at just $5/month! #gamingpodcast #MonsterHunterWilds #gamingnews Keep Up with US:Accolonn: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccolonnRurikhan: https://www.youtube.com/@rurikhan

The Boys discussing all the hottest gaming newsKeep Up with US:Accolonn: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccolonnRurikhan: https://www.youtube.com/@rurikhanVideo Chapters:Intro - 00:00The Poll - 6:35No more Weird People - 30:43Ethan Drama - 1:04:34Hideo Kojima Made Changes Death Stranding 2 - 1:18:05Marathon Delayed Indefinitely - 1:26:31Journalists Lying about Borderlands 4 - 1:33:23Stellar Blade Sells 3 Million copies - 1:46:18Witcher 4 being developed console first - 2:01:07Next Generation of Xbox - 2:13:04Nightreign gets Hardmode Boss - 2:25:14Monster Hunter Update Next Week - 2:31:12Blood Message Trailer - 2:41:37

Join the boys as we discuss Jason Schreier's new Dragon Age: Veilguard Expose, the insane media bias when it comes to Stellar Blade coverage and so much more...Keep Up with US:Accolonn: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccolonnRurikhan: https://www.youtube.com/@rurikhan