299: If Dropout Was Just Dimension 20
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The 8bA Podcast brings you the latest and greatest gaming news of the past week.
NEWS ITEMS
Black Flag. Kobold Press released a reference document for their system, published under the ORC license.
Critical Role. Polygon reports that the RPG actual play company is launching its own subscription service, named Beacon. The service will have the flagship shows (which will also remain on YouTube and Twitch), and provide new content for subscribers, such as The Re-Slayer’s Take, Critical Role Fireside Chat, and Critical Role Cooldown.
Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast announced that the upcoming 2024 Core Rulebooks will add content to a new 5.2 copy of the SRD, which will also be published under Creative Commons.
Hades II. Supergiant announced that its upcoming and ambitious sequel to the smash hit is now available on Steam as Early Access. Users report that the game thus far is surprisingly fleshed out and feature-complete.
Helldivers 2. PCGamer reports that Sony pulled the recent title from 177 countries over requiring users to log in via the PSN. Users took to Steam to publish scathing reviews over the decision, which Sony has reversed.
Microsoft. TheVerge reports that shuttering Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games won’t be enough for Microsoft, and that more layoffs are expected.
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