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In the final episode (for now) of Thanks for the Knowledge, John takes you through the week’s biggest news, including some acquisitions, the bizarre continued rollout of Halo Infinite features, major Twitch creators leaving the platform, and more! We’ll also get you ready for the week ahead and talk shop about where you’ll be able to get your news discussion fix going forward! Until next time, you’re welcome!
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Tencent and Sony invest in From Software

NetEase acquires Quantic Dream

Sony acquires Savage Game Studios

Facebook to drop their game streaming app

Pokimane is backing off from Twitch

Halo Infinite is ditching local co-op

Bungie is considering dropping Power

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk delayed till 2023

Wild Arms & Shadow Hearts getting spiritual successors

New Cyberpunk 2077 info coming soon

What could be announced in a September Nintendo Direct?


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This week, John decided to take the entire massive Warner Bros Discover merger and all of its fallout and lay it on the table for Mike Williams to explain and dissect. It’s a great conversation. You’ll learn a lot. Also, we’ll catch you up with what you missed at Gamescom Opening Night and the global price increases hitting PlayStation 5.

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This week, John’s back and he’s talking to friend of the site Niki Grayson all about Embracer’s latest round of acquisitions and when they expect their messy Smash Bros. clone to drop. Plus, get a look at the week ahead.
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With John still on the International Space Station, Senior Podcast Producer Jordan Mallory helms the ship to interview News Editor Imran Khan and "Yamuthafuckin Boy" Michael Higham about their on-the-ground experience at EVO 2022, including their hands-on time with Street Fighter 6, the latest in Bud Light technology, what EVO has to offer beyond the tournaments, and a lot more.
Further reading:

Sony Asks If EVO Guests Want PlayStation NFTs, Doesn’t Let Them Say ‘No’

Guilty Gear Strive Season 2 Roadmap Outlines Crossplay Beta, PS5 Fixes

Dragon Ball FighterZ Rollback Netcode For PS5, Xbox Revealed at EVO

SNK Hits Up EVO 2022 With Fatal Fury Reveal, KOF XV DLC Plans

Man Downloads Fighting Game After EVO, Once Again Convinced ‘I Can Do That’

EVO 2022’s Most Compelling Narrative Was iDom’s Street Fighter Insurgency

Overwatch is Trash: Some Wisdom from Guilty Gear EVO Champ UMISHO

Evolution 2022 Was Not Guaranteed to Succeed After Years on the Sidelines


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This week, filling in for John is our Weekend News Writer Andrea Shearon to break down all of the week’s biggest headlines. Joining Andrea is our very own Senior Managing Editor Nerium Strom to discuss the Arcane docuseries, Subway Surfers becoming the world’s most popular speedrun game, a Judge ordering TextNow to name users who threatened Bungie employees and tons more. Plus, get some endearing and embarrassing childhood Pokemon stories as a treat.
Additional Reading:

Arcane: Bridging the Rift Docuseries Unveils League of Legends Secrets

Sorry, Minecraft: Subway Surfers is the World's Most Popular Speedrun

Judge Orders TextNow to Name Users Who Threatened Bungie Employees in June

The Stories of Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim Are Not Canon

FFXIV DDoS Attack Hits North American Servers, Square Enix Confirms

FFXIV Voice Actor is on Cameo, Tells Milord to Hit That Bong

Bungie is Keeping Quiet About Destiny 2 Season 18

Ash's Original Voice Actor Returns to Pokemon for Deep Dive Audiobook

Pokemon Presents: Fidough, The Legendaries Are Bikes


Artist Claims Call of Duty Plagiarized Its Upcoming Loyal Samoyed Skin


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This week, as John sails the open seas, guest host Imran Khan is joined by illustrious IGN reporter Rebekah Valentine to discuss her takeaways from Comic Con, what that whole secret Nier church thing was all about, Annapurna Interactive’s recent showcase, her favorite games of the year so far and so much more.
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