EDIT: A previous version of this podcast was recorded in an alternate universe where Michael didn't exist but Bradley continued with the podcast as if he did.

Episode 21 of Pixels and Pints Podcast, with Bradley and Michael. We're just two dudes discussing recent video game releases while drinking some adult beverages.

After a two week vacation, we return with a few new drinks, some stories, and a bit of news for everyone.

This week we show off free games from Playstation Plus, Humble Choice, and Microsoft Game Pass for November 2022.

Google Stadia issues refunds now, but you might not get the money until January. Makes for a bit less christmas money, but this pro-consumer act paints a really good picture of how a beta test should go.

Microsoft is under the microscope of the UK’s CMA and US FTC for the merger with Activision Blizzard. We're not too sure what this means for consumers, and we won't know for a while. We fill you in on what we know and where to look for more topical legal reviews.

Gamers Nexus details probably cause of failing 12-pin connectors, and it's not exactly what you think!

Finally, Mick Gordon pulls the curtain open on the allegations against Bethsada and the Doom Eternal Soundtrack. We did into this one with a timeline of events, and talk about the importance of what it means to be a creator working with an agency ... protect your neck.

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Gamers Nexus:

https://youtu.be/_QmKYJzJhB4

YouTube version: https://youtu.be/aZQxQfT3zJY