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Powers beyond comprehension
Games we played this week include:
Elden Ring Nightreign (10:35)
A Game About Digging a Hole (28:25)
Dynasty Warriors Abyss (37:20)
Ruffy and the Riverside (48:35)
Astro Bot (50:55)
Dawnfolk (51:55)
Alundra (54:35)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bobby Kotick claims harassment suits were fake as part of ploy by unions (1:02:35)
https://www.eurogamer.net/bobby-kotick-says-activision-blizzard-fake-lawsuits-were-simply-a-union-plan-to-drive-up-membership
Lots of people say Bobby Kotick is full of shit (1:10:55)
https://www.eurogamer.net/the-executives-of-our-company-did-not-protect-us-activision-blizzard-workers-hit-back-at-claim-harassment-lawsuits-were-fake
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Alice Fraser and Josh Gondelman join Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos.
This week, the team look for light in the darkness of President Trump's latest shenanigans, including his long-overdue war on paper straws, plus there is exciting news of the world's first naturally occurring frittata.
Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.
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🎛 Produced by: Chris Skinner & Ped Hunter
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We will learn the ways.
Games we played this week include:
Reality Break (11:15)
Rift of the Necrodancer (18:50)
Onimusha 2 (29:30)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (38:35)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Sony delists spam games from PlayStation Store (43:40)
https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-quietly-removes-slop-shovelware-ps5-games-following-investigation
Nightmare Kart getting expansion as Bloodborne PSX gets nuked (58:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/bloodborne-psx-demake-now-completely-removed-but-nightmare-kart-continues-with-dlc
Steam implements warning for possibly abandoned Early Access titles (48:35)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/steam-now-warns-players-if-early-access-games-have-been-abandoned
Roblox under investigation by Security and Exchange Commission (51:30)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/roblox-reportedly-part-of-sec-investigation
Patent reveals mouse function for Joy-Con 2 (54:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-patent-seemingly-confirms-previously-rumoured-joy-con-functionality
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The Bugle Takes a Breather – But the Nonsense Continues!
We're giving the world a chance to calm down (or at least try) while The Bugle takes a short break. But fear not! We've stitched together some top-tier, totally bogus Bugle bits just for you.
In this special episode:
🔹 Never-before-heard woke submarine news
🔹 A timeless, fart-fueled tale
🔹 A sneak peek at Realms Unknown, our brand-new show—including a dive into the wild world of BookTok politics
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Nish Kumar joins Andy Zaltzman for another sharp-witted dive into the world’s chaos. This episode unpacks the latest trade wars between Trump’s USA, Canada, and Mexico, explores the bittersweet hilarity of a Brexit birthday, and offers a uniquely Bugle-style preview of the Super Bowl.
Listen in for top-tier satire, incisive analysis, and the usual dose of nonsense.
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Just playing with ourselves over here.
Games we played this week include:
Spirit Swap: LoFi Beats to Match-3 To (14:20)
Dynasty Warriors (21:00)
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (30:50)
Dome Keeper (39:45)
Red Ninja: End of Honor (43:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Bloodborne PSX videos claimed, raising fears it may get forced offline (46:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/another-bloodborne-fan-project-gets-the-legal-takedown-treatment-sparking-speculation-an-official-remake-is-coming
Christian gaming site’s editors bail after founder does a Nazi salute (58:50)
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/entire-god-is-a-geek-editorial-staff-walk-out-and-cut-ties-with-alt-right-founder
Treyarch co-founder’s drone damaged firefighting plane during LA fires (1:00:20)
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/treyarch-co-founder-pleads-guilty-to-piloting-drone-during-la-fires
Elliot Page’s production company picks up Beyond: Two Souls for television (1:05:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/beyond-two-souls-tv-series-announced-produced-by-the-games-star
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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the tragedy near Reagan National Airport, Trump's suggestion that "DEI" is to blame, and the White House's untimely elimination of FAA infrastructure. Plus, they discuss Trump's confusing pause of federal grants and more horrendous executive orders. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro and Holidays
04:35 - The Potomac River mid-air collision
13:19 - Trump blames diversity (a racist thing that bad people do)
19:33 - Trump’s funding freeze
33:45 - Elon Musk
38:47 - Fear among undocumented workers
41:55 - Guantanamo
44:57 - Gaza
48:07 - Anti-trans executive orders
55:15 - “Breaking” News about Air Traffic Control
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Chase (Bremen?) proclaims that goblins are the topic of the week. The beans tackle it with their usual rigour and in no time at all are back on the deck of the RMS Titanic. Spaniels get an honourable mention and we learn about Mike’s lesser known sub-specialty within the movie-making industry.
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"That's Alright"
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Tech Bro's now run the world, until their Chinese Techrivals outtech them. This may be why they are getting into politics? We explore a bunch of stories where tech and politics collide, and look at the impact on the kids. Spoiler: they are not alright.
Also, Andy shares his 'fun' travels.
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Featuring:
Andy Zaltzman
Alice Fraser
Anuvab Pal
Produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner.
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Call toll-free, operators are standing by.
Games we played this week include:
Mindwave (8:45)
Wii Music (15:25)
Alien: Fate of the Nostromo (19:25)
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (25:45)
Ticket to Ride London (29:30)
Switch 2 (31:55)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Backers of Silksong upset over developer’s post which led them down rabbit hole (35:15)
https://www.eurogamer.net/silksong-fans-believe-creators-switch-2-hint-points-to-april-announcement-and-its-all-thanks-to-a-slice-of-cake
David Lynch’s PlayStation 2 commercial (46:20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Laf9vpJMDjA
GDC’s annual survey shows industry in decline, rising interest in unions (49:20)
https://www.eurogamer.net/gdcs-state-of-the-games-industry-survey-says-one-in-ten-respondents-laid-off-in-2024
Genshin Impact pays fine for privacy violations and deception (52:55)
https://www.eurogamer.net/genshin-impact-maker-agrees-to-pay-20m-in-ftc-case-accusing-it-of-violating-childrens-privacy-and-deceiving-players
Lords of the Fallen publisher declares DEI to blame for industry woes (1:04:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/lords-of-the-fallen-publisher-ci-games-publicly-shuns-dei-says-it-wont-embed-social-or-political-agendas
Until Dawn movie has tenuous links to game’s mechanics (1:08:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/until-dawn-movie-teaser-reveals-how-its-replaced-the-games-branching-narrative
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It's angrier, it's wrinklier, it's orangier! It's the sequel so many of us feared. So let's strap in! Also, news from Gaza and Scotland. Gosh it's been a week.
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Tiff Stevenson
Nato Green
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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan are here to discuss the potential ceasefire in Gaza, why President Biden should have used his leverage to get this done months ago, and Netanyahu's political predicament. They also talk more about the LA fires, Joe Rogan not knowing what he's talking about, the TikTok ban, and Cody explains the latest drama between Elon Musk and the gaming community.
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Well, it works.
Games we played this week include:
Cooking Mama Cookstar (7:35)
Spirits Abyss (13:00)
Dynasty Warriors Origins (16:25)
Scarlet Maiden (41:35)
Sengoku Basura: Samurai Heroes (50:30)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Retro Studios excluded from credits on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (42:25)
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/01/retro-staff-credits-removed-from-donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-forever-entertainment-confirmed-as-devs
Nintendo issues a warning about community created alternative for shuttered Wii U services (56:05)
https://x.com/nintendo_cs/status/1879332711451795501
Accessory maker who claimed to have Switch 2 at CES has encounter with Nintendo (1:01:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-breaks-silence-on-this-weeks-switch-2-leaks
Microsoft going all-in on bringing properties to Switch 2 (1:04:00)
https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-reportedly-getting-halo-and-another-big-xbox-game-with-microsoft-set-to-be-a-very-big-supporter
Lords of the Fallen publisher declares DEI to blame for industry woes (1:04:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/lords-of-the-fallen-publisher-ci-games-publicly-shuns-dei-says-it-wont-embed-social-or-political-agendas
Until Dawn movie has tenuous links to game’s mechanics (1:08:50)
https://www.eurogamer.net/until-dawn-movie-teaser-reveals-how-its-replaced-the-games-branching-narrative
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Andy is with Nish and Josh to look at Donald Trump's plans for his presidency. Who will he invade first, and will Elon Musk be at his side, or on Steve Bannon's naughty step?
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Josh Gondelman
Nish Kumar
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Hazel presumably of Bremen steers the beans towards the topic of bicycles and they absolutely chat the hind legs off it. Tonic wine, castanets and Noel Gallagher all find a place, Ben is slighted, Mike discovers new sopping kin, and Henry is taunted by a toddler.
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Ryan suggests the beans discuss zombies and so they slowly drag themselves towards the topics of Boots the chemists, aristocrats and bicycle puncture repair.
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You’re soaking in it.
Games we played this week include:
Babysitting Mama (7:00)
Satisfactory (16:55)
Dynasty Warriors M (18:30)
Factorio (30:25)
Sengoku Basura: Samurai Heroes (33:00)
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News things talked about in this episode:
Reports of abuse at support studio (42:25)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR9HQ2C6h_4
Accessory maker claims to have acquired retail Switch 2 hardware (48:05)
https://www.eurogamer.net/switch-2-leaks-turn-into-deluge-as-dummy-units-shown-at-ces
Tencent is deemed a “Chinese military company” by US Department of Defense (57:45)
https://www.eurogamer.net/us-labels-tencent-as-a-chinese-military-company
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A lot happened in 2024, some of it was very important (Glasgow's Willy Wonka exhibit), some of it less so (the US elections). We pick some highlights. Includes an exclusive unheard sports section with John Oliver.
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Featuring:
Andy Zaltzman
John Oliver
Alice Fraser
Nish Kumar
Nato Green
Helen Zaltzman
Josh Gondelman
Ahir Shah
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