This chapter discusses the viral video game Power World, which has been compared to Pokemon but with guns. The game has garnered millions of players and sold 5 million copies in three days. It delves into the controversy surrounding the departure from the kid-friendly Pokemon franchise and explores how Power World combines elements from various game legacies.
Episode 242: Neal and Toby talk about the mega deal between Netflix and the WWE and what it means for the live sports landscape. Then, Boeing’s fallout keeps going as one major airline decides to take its business elsewhere. Next, surprised you got a call from President Biden? Well, it’s highly likely it isn’t actually him but an AI deepfake telling you not to vote. Lastly, Dunkin’ Donuts has a weird reason for charging more for milk substitutes, a popular new video game has Pokémon’s legal team scrambling, and the biggest surprises from this year’s Oscar nominations.
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