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Ding Dong the Witch is Dead - WAN Show December 22, 2023

2023/12/27
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创立并主持著名YouTube频道《林纳斯技术提示》,在技术领域具有重大影响。
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警惕假日季节的各种欺诈活动,确保在线交易安全。
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Linus: Bobby Kotick 离开 Activision 是件好事,他任职期间游戏质量下降,但股价上涨。他涉嫌多项不当行为,包括性骚扰和威胁员工。他的离职对公司文化和游戏质量的未来影响尚不明确,但微软没有任命直接继任者,而是让现有领导层在 Matt Booty 的领导下工作。 Linus 还讨论了游戏行业中利润率低和公司合并的问题,以及玩家对游戏质量下降的容忍度。他认为,游戏质量下降的原因是公司为了追求利润最大化而牺牲了游戏质量,而玩家则因为对游戏的依赖性而继续购买游戏。 Linus 还谈到了他对索尼计划将游戏分成几部分出售的看法,他认为这种做法可能会冒风险,因为如果第一部分游戏质量不好,玩家可能不会购买后续部分。他还讨论了分章节游戏和游戏扩展包的区别,以及他个人对这些游戏模式的看法。 Linus 最后谈到了他正在游玩的 Fantasian 游戏,以及他是否需要通关最终 Boss 战的问题。他认为,如果游戏设计故意让玩家花费很长时间,那么这种做法就是对玩家时间的浪费。 Luke: Bobby Kotick 的离职是件好事,但他留下的公司文化问题令人担忧。他认为 Activision Blizzard 公司的未来令人担忧,并认为 Blizzard 应该脱离 Activision。 Luke 还讨论了游戏价格上涨的问题,他认为游戏价格上涨的原因是游戏开发成本的增加,以及游戏公司对微交易的依赖。他认为,索尼计划将游戏分成几部分出售的做法可能会提高游戏价格,但这种做法是否合理还有待商榷。 Luke 还谈到了他对分章节游戏的看法,他认为分章节游戏可以为玩家提供更长的游戏体验,但这种做法也可能会导致玩家流失。他还谈到了他对游戏难度调整的看法,他认为游戏难度应该由玩家自己决定,而不是由游戏自动调整。

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This chapter discusses Bobby Kotick's departure from Activision Blizzard after 32 years, including his alleged involvement in a lawsuit and his presence in Jeffrey Epstein's black book. The discussion also covers the uncertainty surrounding Activision Blizzard's future under Microsoft and the legacy Kotick leaves behind.
  • Bobby Kotick's resignation from Activision Blizzard after 32 years.
  • Allegations of Kotick's involvement in creating and ignoring a hostile workplace culture.
  • Kotick's alleged presence in Jeffrey Epstein's black book.
  • Microsoft's lack of a direct replacement for Kotick.
  • Concerns about the future of Activision Blizzard and the quality of its games.

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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:

0:00 Chapters

0:48 Intro

1:50 Topic #1 - Activision CEO Bobby Kotich to leave

2:42 Bobby was in Epstein's Black Book, was Dan on the island?

4:22 Luke lists Kotich's alleged crimes, what is left from this company? ft. Discussing islands

7:32 Microsoft's replacement, what as Kotich's legacy? Linus on bad quality, "crack"

11:26 Linus's chat with a hobby shop, challenges, Horizon Hobby & Hobby Lobby

14:20 Luke mentions Hobby Lobby's artifacts scandal, Linus mentions Traxxas

16:46 Linus on the Bobby Kotich, Luke analyzes Activision Blizzard's stock

19:34 Linus on Playstation & Nintendo pricing, count of developers of games

22:42 Raised game pricing, content sphere, episodic games, expectations & IPs

36:22 Linus's Fantasian subscription ft. How much chat spent on virtual items, FFVII, BG3 developers, game hype

43:27 Does Linus have to beat Fantasian's final boss? ft. Luke's XCOM 2, BG3 early access

46:40 Luke on using boosters or watching on YouTube, Linus on different strategies

49:00 Linus cancels Apple Arcade, saves are stored on Cloud, mentions phases 3

51:27 Fantasian playtest on Steam, Linus on the retro RPG renaissance, Luke's drivers hopefully fixed

53:08 LTTStore's new pins series 3

54:24 New Luke pin, potential holo

55:34 Precision screwdriver end cap correction

56:42 Merch Messages #1

57:19 Asides of ASL & cochlear implants, what tech can help deaf people communicate?

1:01:01 How long would pins series 3 be on sale for?

1:03:19 What did Linus do with Yvonne for their honeymoon? ft. LinusFoodTips Luke Lasagna

1:18:59 Topic #2 - Sony patents a difficulty curve

1:20:01 Are the days of beating games gone? Discussing the Spiderman game

1:22:01 Luke mentions difficulty levels, Linus on achievements & adjustable levels

1:24:28 Toggling through menu, Luke on sell boosts & dynamic difficulty

1:26:32 Problem of the difficulty being on the settings instead of menu

1:27:09 Topic #3 - wklix's LEGO build of LTT's build corner set

1:29:15 Sponsors

1:32:45 Merch Messages #2 ft. Recalling the cuffs

1:34:13 Do you have any tips for parties as a young introverted businessman?

1:38:18 What are the best monitor headphones for ears being hot and sweaty?

1:40:23 Old PC equipment signature lottery updates?

1:42:03 Topic #4 - Steam to allow marking games as private

1:43:05 Topic #5 - Google Play App settlement, to certify sideloading

1:46:24 Topic #6 - VR & AR declines, Meta spends billions ft. Linus Jumpscare

1:47:38 Topic #7 - Deloitte looks to AI to help avoid layoffs

1:49:38 Topic #8 - DOJ investigates Apple for antitrust & anticompetitive behavior

1:51:38 Merch Messages #3 ft. WAN Show After Dark

1:52:34 A follow up video on the Fairphone 5? Thoughts on it so far?

1:59:34 What are you looking forward to gaming wise in 2024? ft. LTT videos, paying for products

2:09:19 Does Luke watch The Yard?

2:11:20 Hardest person to choose a gift for?

2:16:13 What are your non-technical thoughts on quantum computers?

2:18:05 Interesting problems you had with smart home stuff?

2:19:01 Favorite WAN Show topic from this year?

2:20:03 What tech or LTTStore items would you want to put in a deep ocean pressure tank? ft. "Inverted microwaved sheep"

2:22:34 Bidet update?

2:22:39 Dan drives Linus crazy with "EXE," file extension pronunciation, a brutal roast

2:30:51 LTT is the sponsor of McMaster Baja Racing, how did this come about?

2:32:42 Dan says more file extensions

2:34:02 What are Luke's budgies favorite toys? ft. File extension rules

2:35:39 Would Linus ever move to the US?

2:38:24 How to handle being told you're the best for promotion by higher ups but passed up?

2:39:02 Linus elaborates on how using primer paint is lazy

2:41:55 Outro

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