After a few months on hiatus, the podcast returns with an overview of One D&D, what I’ve been up to, and this week’s gaming news.

QUICKFIRE NEWS

Activision Blizzard. Frances Townsend steps down from her role as Chief Compliance Officer to become an advisor to the board and to Bobby Kotick. Blizzard Albany QA was given the clear from the NLRB to vote for unionization.

Google Stadia. Google’s game streaming platform is fully shutting down on January 18th. Google is providing refunds to consumers who bought into the platform.

Disney Dreamlight Valley. Halloween season update will feature Scar and other villains.

Skyrim: Anniversary Edition. Now available on Nintendo Switch for $70 (or as a $20 upgrade if you already own Skyrim).

Horizon: Zero Dawn. Sony is reported to be working on a remake of the 2017 title, which will include graphical enhancements, accessibility features, and quality-of-life improvements present in Forbidden West.

Bayonetta 3. Hellena Taylor and Platinum Games are embroiled in a messy controversy over pay.

DEEP DIVE

One D&D playtest review (Origins and Expert classes)

QUEST LOG

Last Week: What’s been happening since July

This Week: Start one piece of art for the 8bA book

LINKS

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