Ep.171: How About Those Game Show Awards Nominations

Welcome to Episode 171 of the Spectator Mode Podcast! This week’s big topic is all about The Game Awards nominees and the significant rule change allowing DLCs and expansions to qualify for Game of the Year. Naturally, we’ll be diving into that hot debate. But that’s not all—Sony is reportedly making waves with plans to acquire a powerhouse in the gaming, anime, and manga industries: Kadokawa Corporation. It’s a move that’s caught everyone’s attention, including ours, and we’re ready to break it all down.

So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and enjoy Episode 171 of the Spectator Mode Podcast! Let’s get started.

Hosts:

• Keith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)
• Karl Smart (@TheMasething on BlueSky)
• Jordan Andow (@Wheelieaverage on BlueSky)
• Scott Adams (@Sithscott on BlueSky)

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro 
• 01:03 - What we’re currently playing or watching this week
• 21:46 - Sony looking to purchase Kadokawa Corporation
• 38:30 - The Game Awards nominees are live - Where’s your issue?
• 1:26:15 - Outro

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