Episode 142: The Console Supply Must Flow (News Show)

After two years, it seems like new-generation console supply is starting to meet demand. We discuss in our coverage of the September NPD report. Also: the latest Activision Blizzard shenanigans (including two big Ls for the publisher), more on the Bayonetta 3 story, and more. You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:02:06] - NPD US Video Game Spending Report for September 2022 [00:18:25] - Investment Interlude [00:25:07] - Quick Hits [00:27:48] - Labor Report SOURCES NPD US Video Game Spending Report for September 2022 | Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella) on Twitter Why G4 failed | Washington Post Hellena Taylor Issues New Statement on Bayonetta 3 Allegations | Hellena Taylor (@hellenataylor) on Twitter Blizzard Albany, formerly Vicarious Visions, gets union vote greenlight | Washington Post CODE-CWA Announces Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Activision Blizzard | CODE-CWA (@CODE_CWA) on Twitter Court of Appeal Denies Request to Dismiss CRD’s Case Against Activision Blizzard | California Civil Rights Department

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The business of video games can be complicated. In each episode of Virtual Economy, hosts and analysts Amanda Farough and Michael Futter break down the biggest business news in the video game industry.