Episode 132: Slurping From The Game Firehose (News Show)

There was a lot to learn from the 2022 Keigh3 / Not-E3 / Game Mess showcases, and we’ve got beefy trend analysis for you! Also: NPD for May 2022, Microsoft takes more union-positive steps, EA and Ubisoft slash executive compensation, Activision shareholders do lots wrong (but one thing right), and a double FAFO! You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:50] - Summer Game Showcase Breakdown and Analysis [00:56:01] - Investment Interlude [00:58:26] - Quick Hits [01:13:24] - Labor Report (Microsoft Labor Neutrality, Activision, EA) [01:25:38] - NPD US Video Game Spending Report for May 2022 [01:35:00] - Double FAFO All Across the Sky (Yeah… yeaaaah…) SOURCES CWA, Microsoft Announce Labor Neutrality Agreement | CWA Activision Blizzard - Schedule 14A | SEC Activision Blizzard shareholders vote for public harassment report | Washington Post Electronic Arts - Schedule 14A | SEC NPD for May 2022 | Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) on Twitter $13.5M settlement puts the cost of one Destiny 2 cheater at $2,000 | PCGamer Bungie slaps YouTube takedown impersonator with $7.6M lawsuit | PCGamer