055 Overwatch 2 plagued with problems, CDPR announce Witcher trilogy & Cyberpunk sequel, USB-C ports everywhere, and plenty more!

//DeadDrop{TRANSFER}:"6th October, 2022"// Today's transfer includes CD Projekt Red announcing more games and a new IP, Overwatch 2 released to DDoS attacks and MFA restrictions, USB-C Mandated on devices in EU, Sony to push a PC/mobile strategy, and plenty more! Welcome to The Dead Drop, your secret cache of game news delivered safely and securely to your podcast player.

Sources for the stories in this episode:

Story 1: Playstation Studios Head Herman Hulst talks PC ports, live service and mobile gaming.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/playstation-games-will-wait-at-least-a-year-before-their-pc-release-except-for-live-service-titles/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonys-investment-in-fromsoftware-could-lead-to-movies-or-tv-shows-says-hulst/

https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/playstation-eyes-new-investment-pc-mobile-push-2022-10-04/

Story 2: Overwatch 2 suffers multiple DDOS attacks, and restricts low-income players from access

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/overwatch-2-locks-out-players-with-pre-paid-phone-plans/

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/overwatch-2-suffers-multiple-ddos-attacks-at-launch

Story 3: CDPR announces game development roadmap including new Witcher Trilogy, Cyberpunk Sequel and new RPG.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cd-projekt-is-officially-working-on-a-cyberpunk-sequel-witcher-trilogy-and-more/

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cd-projekts-co-founder-and-joint-ceo-is-stepping-down-after-nearly-30-years/

Story 4: EU Parliament passes law to mandate USB-C ports for devices

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/eu-mandates-usb-type-c-chargers-for-mobile-devices-handheld-consoles

Story 5: Dead Space remake priced at $70 on console, perturbing gamers

https://www.eurogamer.net/dead-space-remakes-70-console-price-raises-eyebrows

Story 6: FIFA 23 patch improves dribbling

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fifa-23s-first-patch-reduces-penalty-accuracy-improves-dribbling-animations/

Story 7: Mario Movie has its own Nintendo Direct on October 6th

https://www.eurogamer.net/the-super-mario-bros-movie-gets-nintendo-direct-this-week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMPCXuvL8EM&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica

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