Welcome to a decidedly NOT special episode of Nerds Without Pants, despite what the episode number may tell you. We’ve got some fun headlines and some deep discussion about a couple of games, so we hope you enjoy!

00:00 – 07:00 Being in a good mood feels bad

07:36 – 1:33:49 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Coffee Talk Episode 2, Final Fantasy (pixel remaster), closing thoughts on Octopath Traveler II

1:34:04 – 3:00:26 HEADLINES:

Inside a massive Eve Online heist:

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/04/when-a-plan-comes-together-inside-a-massive-eve-online-corporate-heist/

Interview with Shuhei Yoshida: “We cancel so many games”:

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/apr/24/shuhei-yoshida-playstation-video-games-sony-bafta-fellowship-award?CMP=share_btn_tw

The trailer for Unrecord goes viral:

https://www.axios.com/2023/04/25/unrecord-trailer-bodycam-studio-drama-columbine

Remedy investor call says Alan Wake 2 is on track for 2023:

https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/alan-wake-2-final-production-phase-2023-release-2614519/#:~:text=Alan%20Wake%202%20is%20reportedly%20on%20track%20for%20its%20planned%202023%20release.&text=In%20its%20latest%20financial%20update,final%20stage%20of%20full%20production'

NEXT WEEK:

STAGE SELECT: Who are some of your favorite women in gaming?

VIDEO GAME CAGE MATCH: Dragon Quest XI vs The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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