Episode 18 - Steam Is Bad

(Content Warning for rape this week as our main topic discusses the 'rape simulator' game recently deleted from Steam)

Dylan has had it with Steam and their inability to take a real stance against games that simply shouldn't be allowed on any self-respecting platform. Discussing with Ashley the two talk about why Valve takes the backseat attitude to their storefront platform Valve and why would anyone want to make a game about simulating rape in the first place?

Also on the show:
-WTF Is Up With Sonic?
- Nintendo Switch VR + Gamepass
- Australian Government Findings In Loot Boxes
- THQ Nordic Half-Assed Apology

.—INTRO—
00:10 - It's A Light Show This Week
—NEWS—
00:50 - WTF Is Up With Sonic?
05:00 - Nintendo Labo Gets VR
15:00 - More Xbox Live On Switch Proof
21:20 - Australian Government Loot Box Findings
30:00 - THQ Nordic Half-Assed Apology
—MAIN TOPIC—
42:00 - Valve RIGHTFULLY But Slowly Removes Rape Simulation Game
50:40 - Steam Sucks
58:10 - Why Do People Makes These Games?
01:03:10 - What Audiences Are Valve Playing Too?
01:06:10 - Is This "Freedom of Speech?"
—OUTRO—
01:11:20 - Spicy Outro
01:12:20 - The Bit

Hosts:
Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

Resources:
The Internet, And Sonic’s Creator, React To Sonic’s Movie Design - Kotaku
Nintendo Announces Labo VR Kit For Switch - Kotaku
Phil Spencer Wants to Bring Xbox Game Pass to Any Device Someone Wants To Play On - Dualshockers
The Government’s Response To The Loot Box Inquiry: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - Kotaku
Computer Games Content Research: Final Report - Classification.gov.au
Lars Wingefors Statement Regarding the Recent AMA Event

Music by:
Dylan Blight

Arcade Couch Art by:
Cherie Henriques

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