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Donkey Kong Bananza, Video Game Censorship, Splitgate 2, and Much More!

Donkey Kong Bananza, Video Game Censorship, Splitgate 2, and Much More!

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 We’re still deep into Donkey Kong Bananza! Brad has already rolled credits, while Micah shares his early impressions of what could be the best game of 2025. The controversy surrounding the censorship of adult video games has now extended to Itch.io, where limited moderation resources have forced even broader content removals. Even worse, the backlash has led to journalistic censorship at Vice Media. We dive into a larger conversation about the dangers of censorship and the ongoing collapse of corporate-owned media as a credible news source. In a staggering case of self-sabotage, 1049 Games has effectively unreleased Splitgate 2, citing waning player interest and mismanagement. We unpack what went wrong. Microsoft appears to have walked back its decision to price The Outer Wilds 2 at $80, possibly due to underwhelming pre-order numbers. We explore what this reversal means for future AAA pricing strategies. We close with a candid discussion on the death of Hulk Hogan and our unfiltered thoughts on his legacy—both inside and outside the wrestling ring.
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