The Official* N64 Draftcast

In this episode we discuss the newest paths for games publishers to standout. I think we solve all the problems in marketing games. And there are even a few games recommendations at the very end. Hosts Required Reading for this week (dan didnt do it): What E3 2023's cancellation means for the gaming industry OTK launches creator-led publishing label Mad Mushroom | VentureBeat https://twitter.com/cecianasta/status/1668633853978902532?s=46&t=Tw87cgylDPZsjenAL4eefg

Today's Notes: Diablo & Zelda Perf vs Graphics https://www.gamesindustry.biz/do-players-now-value-performance-over-graphical-realism-opinion Nike getting into more NFTs https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-sports-games-will-add-nikes-nft-sneakers-in-the-future/1100-6514762/ Games ratings https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-video-standards-council-is-now-the-games-rating-authority Quest 3 is coming this fall https://www.gamesindustry.biz/meta-quest-3-launches-this-fall-at-499

Jordan Arnold from Lightfox Games joins a discussion on AI taking our jobs and what is left for indie games. That's capitalism, baby!

Todays Topics include: Savvy Games Group acquires Scopely in $4.9bn deal https://mobilegamer.biz/savvy-games-group-acquires-scopely-in-4-9bn-deal/ Gamer group refiles lawsuit against Microsoft ABK acquisition https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamer-group-refiles-lawsuit-against-microsoft-abk-acquisition Metaverse and data centers? WTF? https://venturebeat.com/metaverse/everywhere-and-nowhere-metaverse-leaders-plan-for-data-centers-on-a-whole-new-scale/

In our latest episode we tackle all the biggest news in games which isnt very interesting. Also we recorded the Twitch bit before a bunch of new info came out so this is already outdated. Please enjoy!

Warren Woodward joins the podcast to explain why we are worrying about NOTHING. UA is still kicking.

Trevor from RallyHere joins the podcast to draft the top N64 games of all time! We miss a lot of classics and you'll be furious. Check it out!  *Officially not the official N64 draft podcast

Mike and Dan work in video games. They have opinions. You don't need to hear them. You should probably listen to some other podcast where doctors talk about saving lives. Anyway, hope you like it!