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GameStop gets into NFTs and it’s a mess

Inside Gaming Roundup

GameStop gets into NFTs and it’s a mess

Inside Gaming Roundup

2022 Episode 30 July 16, 2022

Gamestop is back to it’s old tricks. This time they laid a bunch of people off so they could get into NFTs. How did the move pay off? Well watch this week’s Roundup to find out! In other news; Respawn is working on game set in the Apex Legends universe, Naughty Dog says The Last of Us remake is not a ‘cash grab’, the Bayonetta 3 release date got announced, and Bandai Namco got hacked. This week’s 5-Second Review returns to a game we already reviewed this year but it’s just that good and the Coming Soon section is packing some heat with Into the Breach, Stray, and Bright Memory: Infinite. Thanks for watching everyone and have a great weekend! 00:00 - GameStop gets into NFTs and it’s a mess 04:07 - Respawn working on game set in Apex Legends universe 04:57 - Naughty Dog says Last of Us remake not a ‘cash grab’ 05:59 - Bayonetta 3 date announced, new clean mode? 06:59 - Bandai Namco hacked 07:46 - 5-Second Review 08:17 - Coming Soon Listen and subscribe to Ship Hits the Fan at https://bit.ly/shiphitsthefan Buy our shirt! https://is.gd/u3xCtA OR follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/briangaar https://twitter.com/DarthBurrit0 http://twitter.com/InsideGaming SOURCES [GameStop] GameStop launches NFT marketplace https://nft.gamestop.com/token/0x0ed6a273072edcdcab585b11c59194ab59d98455/0xe85c0925ea0db83d022b2763… [Barrons] GameStop NFT marketplace details https://www.barrons.com/articles/gamestop-launches-nft-marketplace-51657635012 [CNBC] GameStop CFO fired among layoffs https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/07/gamestop-cfo-is-leaving-the-company-retailer-announces-layoffs.html [Yahoo Finance] GameStop stock is dropping https://finance.yahoo.com/news/game-stop-cfo-out-layoffs-announced-stock-drops-220443293.html [Kotaku] GameStop Boss celebrate NFT crypto scam among layoffs https://kotaku.com/gamestop-nft-crypto-scam-meme-stock-layoffs-1849166655 [Axios] GameStop and Game Informer layoffs detailed https://www.axios.com/2022/07/07/gamestop-layoffs-cfo [ArsTechnica] GameStop NFT marketplace earns $45k it’s first day https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/07/analysis-gamestops-nft-marketplace-earns-the-company-just-45k… [Kotaku] Overworked GameStop employees walk out https://kotaku.com/gamestop-meme-stock-crypto-scam-used-games-walkout-unio-1849027868 [Dexerto] Respawn working on new FPS in the Apex Legends universe https://www.dexerto.com/apex-legends/respawn-working-on-new-fps-game-in-apex-legends-universe-186645… [Respawn] Respawn job postings allude to new Apex game https://www.respawn.com/careers/senior-systems-engineer-c-fps-incubation-project [Twitter] Robert Morrison tweet https://twitter.com/RobertAnim8er/status/1545947888043302924?s=20&t=T6WeRJXQJtZu2TXOLrGW0Q [Twitter] Anthony Vaccaro tweet https://twitter.com/vaccaro3d/status/1546604022890582016?s=20&t=1cqDaK31iNwRogM8ctUI1A [Twitter] Bayonetta 3 announcment https://twitter.com/platinumgames/status/1547216185296424961 [Twitter] Bayonetta 3 Naive mode https://twitter.com/platinumgames/status/1547216944470069248?s=20&t=cbEKuYQgrxK9OkCjvGx7TA\ [YouTube] Kirby’s Dream Buffet trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOGQv0hJNJ8 [EuroGamer] Bandai Namco hacked https://www.eurogamer.net/elden-ring-publisher-bandai-namco-confirms-it-was-hacked-investigating-pot…

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Next Season

Comments

3 years ago

Bayonetta 3!!! Lets goooo.

3 years ago

The learning to skateboard at 52 shot was well done, loved it

3 years ago

GameStop, why are you like this? So glad WSB bros saved this company :/

3 years ago

This was informative! Thanks!

3 years ago

When will people stop doing crypto currency’s and NFTs and use regular money?

3 years ago

It so sad. RT would actually benefit greatly from NFTs and GameStop’s model. You guys were the forefront for creators and user content - pushing that envelope. Now? A shadow of its former self.

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