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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 20h

It was such an honor to host this episode alongside two people I really admire, @atruby85.bsky.social and Coury from @mylifeingaming.bsky.social made my life so easy on this episode! Who will win between the fantastic RPG Grandia and the groundbreaking SoulCalibur!!!??!

Retro Hangover Podcast @retrohangover.bsky.social · 20h

Next is Soul Calibur vs Grandia with Eric @unlockables.bsky.social, Coury @mylifeingaming.bsky.social, and Editor Extraordinaire Ashton @atruby85.bsky.social

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 1d

My football podcast is back from the bye week! Bears win a thriller over the Commanders!

youtu.be/SSma0A3J_yI?...

Revenge! Bears Beat Commanders 25-24 On A Jake Moody Field Goal! | 9 To 5 Bears

YouTube video by 9 To 5 Bears

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 2d

This is both funny and horrifying at the same time 🤣

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 2d

Something something loneliness epidemic. Something something killing the planet for horniness.

The Verge @theverge.com · 2d

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults

ChatGPT is about to get flirty.

buff.ly

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 2d

Seen them in a BUNCH of flavors at the gas station next to my work

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 2d

CHICAGO. F***ING. BEARS.

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 3d

In a year loaded with memorable releases, one of my favorites hasn’t been talked about as much. Today’s Unlockables is on the brilliant Dynasty Warriors Origins!

open.spotify.com/episode/0ASY...

Romancing the Kingdoms | Dynasty Warriors Origins

open.spotify.com

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 5d

YES 100% THIS

Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 5d

“What’s one thing you would go back in time and tell your younger self?”

Me: Your loud car is not cool.

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 5d

My King 👑👑👑👑

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 6d

ICE agents are in a town a mile down the street from where I work. Last week a crew we had working a job in Chicago got snatched from a gas station fueling up to work for the day. This shit is real, it’s not just videos you see on your phones, it’s happening in our communities.

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 6d

This already exists, it’s called Lingo and it’s literally Wordle with teams.

The Verge @theverge.com · 8d

Jimmy Fallon wants to turn Wordle into a TV show

Savannah Guthrie will host the show, which NBC is piloting.

buff.ly

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 6d

Call meeeeeeeee

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

I would have played the fuck out of that game

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

My city. Don’t fuck with Chicago.

Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 7d

Michigan Avenue right now.

Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

Your 3 year old is ready for their own show!!!! What a pro!

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

I do miss the theater experience there is something magical about it

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

Also I’ve had some new followers of late and if you have video or audio podcasts I will come on your show and talk about why Hollow Knight Silksong’s uncompromising design is a good thing. Or Kingdom Hearts. Or Final Fantasy. Or anything really.

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

Red Dead 2 let you do this. Just saying.

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 8d

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

Conversations outside the vocal booth? I’ve heard rumors of such things in the “before times”.

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

For someone like me with kids, by the time I even schedule free time to go and see a movie it’s just gonna be on streaming in like a week. (Also my friends and I say ‘commit sudoku’ as well🤣)

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

That and all these big companies going “all in” on live service, people only have so many hours and if they play those sorts of things are most likely already invested into one of the legacy ones. Your new one better have a good selling point.

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 7d

I’ve been shouting this from the rooftops for years. If you’re trying to make a new live service game it better be pretty damn convincing. Otherwise it’s just too late. Also those of us looking for truly unique and new experiences are in the minority.

IGN @ign.com · 7d

According to Circana, over 60% of gamers in the United States now buy two or fewer games per year as more shift focus to free-to-play titles like Fortnite.

For more from the report: bit.ly/3WqJJXw

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 10d

In the process of moving I forgot I had a new episode scheduled for today! If you want to hearing about my experience with the original Doom (1993), here it is!

open.spotify.com/episode/7AZD...

Guns, Demons, Hell, Oh My! | Doom (1993)

open.spotify.com

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Eric - Unlockables Podcast @unlockables.bsky.social · 10d

That’s good parenting right there 🤣

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