International News Service (INS)
Ep 74 - JFK, DnD, Battlestar Galactica, Classic Arcade Games, Frogs
Jun 22, 2022
Topics discussed in this entertaining podcast include France's ban on English video game slang, a Utah sheriff's accusation of sex trafficking and cannibalism, the impact of Battlestar Galactica on popular culture, childhood memories, and the addictive nature of conspiracy theories.
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- France bans popular gaming terms to ensure understanding for non-gamers.
- A Utah county sheriff accuses the county attorney of engaging in ritualistic child abuse and cannibalism, sparking controversy in Utah County.
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France Bans English Gaming Terms for Not Being French Enough
France's Ministry of Culture has decided to ban popular gaming terms such as pro gamer, streamer, esports, and cloud gaming, replacing them with French equivalents. The aim is to avoid language barriers and ensure understanding for non-gamers. This isn't the first time France has attempted to ban non-French words, previously targeting terms like email and hashtag. However, this ban only applies to government workers in official communications.
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