Slightly Informed The Schooligans

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Slightly Informed! This week, Zack Simpson, Zach Stevens, and Levi Casto talk through the decision to join the swarm of new podcasters trying something new in light of the pandemic. NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service launch takes center stage for discussion over the shifting landscape of the streaming wars across every medium of entertainment. Nintendo and Xbox's online events give a glimpse into the future of gaming, and Metacritic's review revisions prompt consideration on the meaning of reviews in a spoiler-saturated culture.



// FROM THIS WEEK


Rocket League going free-to-play, leaving Steam for Epic Games Store 
Ubisoft says it won’t raise next-gen game prices (for now)
Xbox’s event was uneventful — but their plan could change everything
The average American gamer spent 216.64 dollars on games in 2018


// SEGMENT 1:


It looks like Microsoft is already breaking a big promise with Xbox Series X
You Are the Future of Gaming



// SEGMENT 2:


Peacock’s not-so-secret ingredient in the streaming wars is its free tier 
Good news for Switch fans left disappointed by Nintendo Direct Mini
Upcoming Switch Games 2020: All the big hits coming our way this year
Super Mario Sunshine Is Now 18 Years Old



// SEGMENT 3:


After ‘The Last Of Us Part 2’ Insanity, Metacritic Has Changed User Score Submissions (Spoiler Warning)



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The Schooligans YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX5TFCLdOPJXwMUDspiVvw
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