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Analyzing Ads and Gaming Industry Trends
The chapter dissects the storytelling techniques of two different ads, evaluating their effectiveness and impact. It delves into Apple's marketing strategy, addressing backlash and concerns about technology replacing human artistry. The conversation navigates through the closures of game studios, analyzing financial implications, subscription services, and challenges for smaller developers in sustaining revenue.
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119):
0:00 Chapters.
1:18 Intro.
1:43 Topic #1: Apple's iPad Pro & M4 release.
7:04 Luke the new Switch, Linus on specs & storage, thoughts on Apple's ad.
9:02 Discussing the ad's controversy, LG ad, swiss army & firearm example.
19:18 Luke asks for Linus's opinion on the ad, recalling older iPad Pro ad.
21:32 Apple's habit of removing older ads.
28:40 Topic #2: Microsoft closes three game studios, including Hi-Fi RUSH makers.
36:10 Luke on studio games & recent successful games, stock's impact.
40:04 When was the last time companies developed anything?
42:27 Luke on purchasing studios, Linus on a friend's vet practice.
51:42 LTTStore's classic T-shirts are back.
51:51 Linus's similar image of the T-shirt.
53:26 Limited American apparel shirts quantity.
53:48 Merch Messages #1.
59:42 Topic #3: Asus's ROG Ally X, new handheld PC.
Cont. Merch Messages #1.
1:05:42 Tips on dealing with employees making the same mistakes?
1:13:50 Conversation on unallowed jokes for LMG.
1:17:26 Linus on his work, covering "Do you know who I am?!"
1:22:12 Persona & trolling.
1:25:10 Topic #4: Nintendo's new Switch successor to be announced.
1:26:02 Discussing Ampere, naming, FP's chat suggestions.
1:29:24 Potential specs, recalling Nintendo LABO.
1:32:45 Why do Nintendo keep bringing out old console?
1:34:26 Linus's diagnosis, GameCube, Luke brother's case.
1:38:21 Sponsors.
1:38:26 AG1.
1:40:06 Ridge.
1:42:06 Backblaze.
1:43:08 Savage Jerky.
1:43:44 Merch Messages #2 ft. Angry Dan.
1:48:50 Do you see professions soon requiring AI use over manual use?
1:53:55 Is water block compatibility going to be on LTTLabs site?
1:56:28 How do you handle numerous tasks & deadlines?
2:01:11 Topic #5: Stack Overflow's OpenAI integration causes protests.
2:02:58 LTT's upcoming video on de-Google-ifying your life.
2:06:22 Topic #6: Intel's CPU crash over motherboard's BIOS profile.
2:14:49 Topic #7: AMD's x86 server share nears a third of the market.
2:18:41 Topic #8: Sony's Helldivers 2 controversy.
2:22:26 Regional locks, what's the point?
2:29:04 Billy Basso's Animal Well, funny storage & specs requirements.
2:32:18 BC Charity uncleared items for sale on Whatnot.
2:37:40 Topic #11: Google's Find My Device feature.
2:39:18 Yvonne's lost purse story.
2:51:24 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark, accidental outro.
2:53:40 Do you see Linux gaining a significant market?
2:54:08 Thoughts on future of AI playing roles in the governments?
2:55:02 What OS feature do you think should be universally implemented?
2:57:08 Precision screwdriver ETA?
2:58:45 Ever found a device or tech installed where it shouldn't have been?
2:59:38 Is a conure rolling on the glass cage a good behavior?
3:00:31 What video game movies are or were you excited about?
3:02:02 How do you screen for both career & behavioral fit for interviews?
3:04:01 Is DIY spraying & painting your house worth it?
3:06:37 Obscure LAN favorites that you struggled to run on modern systems?
3:07:18 How do you avoid Amazon? Should companies disclose it?
3:08:20 What are you looking for at COMPUTEX? Whale LAN update?
3:09:55 How much did NCIX make out of selling physical games?
3:11:10 What made David become a writer & a host?
3:14:00 Thoughts on heat reactive cups that show internals of products?
3:16:14 What is your daily driver power bank?
3:18:24 Is Linus still using his Steam Deck?
3:19:00 Any person you previously met again who you thought was a fan?
3:21:22 What governmental tech infrastructure would Luke want to tour?
3:21:40 Tips & tricks for a new manual car adopter?
3:28:45 Outro.
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