We Must Protect PS5 & Xbox Series X From Ads - IGP #35

2K has published an official apology for its use of unskippable ads during loading screens but that by itself isn’t enough to stave off the impending doom of an in game ad apocalypse. Twitch began deleting thousands of videos due to a series of DMCA notices the company received and streamers are pissed. Nintendo removed MineCraft Steve’s victory screen from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the PS5 is going to start monitoring party chat as a means to combat toxic online behavior. As you can tell it’s an action packed episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast so don’t miss out! 

00:00 - Intro

00:42 - 2K apologizes for Unskippable ads

14:51 - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge

33:32 - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat

37:26 - Will the PS5 spy on you?

46:20 - Listener Questions

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SOURCES

[Stevivor] - Unskippable ads are back in NBA 2K21

https://stevivor.com/news/nba-2k21-inserts-unskippable-ads-pre-game-loading-screens/

[Gamespot] - 2K apologizes https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2k-apologizes-sort-of-for-nba-2k21s-in-game-commercials/1100-6483579

[Kotaku] - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge

https://kotaku.com/twitch-deletes-thousands-of-streamers-videos-and-issues-1845429294

[VG247] - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat 

https://www.vg247.com/2020/10/22/super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-steve-steak-removed/

[The Verge] - Will the PS5 spy on you?

https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/16/21520156/sony-ps5-voice-chat-recording-update-eavesdropping-moderation

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