The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week.
QUICKFIRE NEWS
Nintendo Direct. Presentation showcased Bayonetta 3, N64 and Genesis Online, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and a bizarre Super Mario movie cast lineup.
Cowboy Bebop. Netflix showed off the opening title sequence for its upcoming live-action series.
Fall Guys. Holds new Guinness World Record for most downloaded PS Plus game.
Activision Blizzard. Settles for $18M with US EEOC. Other suits are still pending, the company is now being investigated by the SEC, and its chief legal officer resigned on the 17th.
Doctor Who. Russell T Davies will return as showrunner when Chris Chibnall steps down in 2022.
DEEP DIVE
D&D Celebration 2021
– Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons will include Eyedrake and Elder Brain Dragon
– Future of D&D will focus on the Multiverse
– Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse – January 2022
— Will include streamlined statblocks and rebalanced monsters
– Two major classic settings will be showcased in 2022, with a peek at a third
–One of the 2022 books will have Boo featured on the alt cover
– One major classic setting will be showcased in 2023
– New iterations of the core rulebooks will be released in 2024
– Two entirely new settings are currently in development – may not make it to print, but may inform design decisions
QUEST LOG
Finish role-specific event missions in Pokemon Unite.
LINKS
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