Steam's New Controller, Evo 2024's Record, Dr Disrespect's Twitch Ban Explained & More
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In this episode of the M2 Podcast, we dive into some of the most intriguing recent developments in the gaming world. We start with the news of an officially licensed Steam controller by Hori, set to launch in Japan, bringing new features but missing some iconic elements from its predecessor. Next, we discuss Evo 2024's record-breaking status as the largest esports competition ever, with over 10,000 participants from 63 countries. We also cover the launch of 2weeks, an experimental web game studio by industry veterans from Double Fine and Undead Labs, focusing on rapid prototyping and transparency. Additionally, we address the controversy surrounding a Polish developer's mandatory naked sauna job requirement and the backlash it received. Finally, we unpack Dr Disrespect’s recent revelation about his Twitch ban, shedding light on the reasons behind his removal from the platform. Tune in for an episode packed with groundbreaking news and insightful commentary.
0:00 Intro
0:42 Update
10:41 Steam is getting an official controller https://tinyurl.com/yu5bkrah
23:35 Evo 2024 Is Officially The Largest Esports Competition https://tinyurl.com/93r7c84u
32:25 Double Fine and Undead Labs vets launch experimental web game studio https://tinyurl.com/44pf755f
38:31 Polish developer apologises for naked sauna job requirement https://tinyurl.com/5xv6kvw3
51:26 Dr Disrespect finally shares why he was banned https://tinyurl.com/2budv35n
01:07:48 Outro
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