We Must Protect PS5 & Xbox Series X From Ads

2K has published an official apology for its use of unskippable ads during loading screens but that by itself isn’t enough to stave off the impending doom of an in game ad apocalypse. Twitch began deleting thousands of videos due to a series of DMCA notices the company received and streamers are pissed. Nintendo removed MineCraft Steve’s victory screen from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the PS5 is going to start monitoring party chat as a means to combat toxic online behavior. As you can tell it’s an action packed episode of the Inside Gaming Podcast so don’t miss out!

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - 2K apologizes for Unskippable ads
14:51 - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge
33:32 - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat
37:26 - Will the PS5 spy on you?
46:20 - Listener Questions

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SOURCES
[Stevivor] - Unskippable ads are back in NBA 2K21
stevivor.com/news/nba-2k21-inserts-unskippable-ads-pre-game-loading-screens/
[Gamespot] - 2K apologizes www.gamespot.com/articles/2k-apologizes-sort-of-for-nba-2k21s-in-game-commercials/1100-6483579
[Kotaku] - Twitch deletes thousands of videos in purge
kotaku.com/twitch-deletes-thousands-of-streamers-videos-and-issues-1845429294
[VG247] - Smash Ultimate removes Steve’s meat
www.vg247.com/2020/10/22/super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-steve-steak-removed/
[The Verge] - Will the PS5 spy on you?
www.theverge.com/2020/10/16/21520156/sony-ps5-voice-chat-recording-update-eavesdropping-moderation