Helldivers 2 Issues Recap, Switch 2, Blacklist Visa & Pizza, HoK Giveaway, PESO MDL Penalty, ETC ...
13In our recent gaming podcast, Filipino gamers talk about the recent Helldivers 2 PSN Backlash, PESO MDL Penalties for Match Fixing, Blacklist International Greenwich Bundle, Honor of Kings Aircon Giveaway, Nintendo Switch 2, Blacklist Rivalry Visa issues, New Yaiba Anime and the Dubai Gaming Center.
Yaiba Anime
Yaiba is getting a new anime. The news was revealed in this year's latest 24th issue of Shogakukan's magazine, It is currently unknown if it's a continuation or a remake.
Helldivers 2 PSN Backlash
Did you hear about the Hell Divers 2 Issue? Here is a recap. On May 3 Hell Divers 2 announced that they will require PSN account linking moving forwards. This will affect existing players basically you will need a PSN account to play the game on Steam.
Because of this, there was a massive backlash basically from everyone. The backlash stems from people refusing to link PSN.
PESO MDL Penalties for Match Fixing
Last week we talked about the the match-fixing allegations revolving around the mobile legends esports. Then due to this the respective orgs and MDL have placed punishments, for example. TNC Z4's Jiee, and RSG El Ganador's Nyija and Aeris are now suspended from MOONTON-related events for three years starting May 2, 2024, until April 30, 2027. Remember this?
Blacklist International Greenwich Bundle
Remember the Blacklist Greenwich Bundle? It seems like it was successful. Because Greenwich and Blacklister International have renewed their partnership. Greenwich will again offer the Blacklist Overload Bundle and Winner Wings. The Blacklist Overload Bundle consists of the following: 9" Hawaiian Overload Pizza, two Lasagna Supreme Chicken Combo with drinks.
Honor of Kings Aircon Giveaway
Since it's getting really warm lately, Do you want Aircon? How about a deduction to your electric bill? Well apparently Honor of Kings Philippines is running a contest called “SAMALAMEG NAKAKAKILEG” Is that true, NAKAKAKILEG ba?
Nintendo Switch 2
According to a report by the giant news outlet BBC, Nintendo has finally broken its silence for the Nintendo Switch 2. Hinting at the possible release date. According to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa the Japanese technology giant will announce the new switch within its current fiscal year
So we have a window of around the end of March 2025. Do you like the current Switch? What games did you play?
Blacklist Rivalry Visa issues
If you follow the Dota 2 esports scene, Do you? Blacklist Rivalry will not be participating in the PGL Wallachia Season 1. The tourney's first season will be held from May 10-19 in Bucharest, Romania. Do you know why? Well, it's basically because of some VISA issues, have you tried applying for a VISA?
Dubai Gaming Center
Speaking of the Riyad Esports World Cup Event which is in the Middle East. According to the Dubai GameExpo Summit, The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government plans to turn Dubai into a major hub for gaming by 2033. Not sure how old are you by that time, more reasons for Chell to move to the Middle East, permanently. The idea is to support business and education aimed to deliver 30,000 jobs. Additionally, The government of Dubai has officially launched the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033 a visa program that allows esports, gaming, and technology talent to enter the country
Chapters
00:00 Intro and Topics
02:36 Shoutout
02:28 Sonic Rumble
03:07 Ghost of Tsushima PC
04:24 Remember Yaiba Anime
06:23 New Yaiba Anime
08:36 Remember Ninku Anime
10:34 New Yaiba Anime Remake o Continue
13:45 Thanks Ykolat for the Raid
13:53 PESO Punish MDL Match Fixing
17:44 PH Reputation on Match Fixing
19:31 Blacklist Rivalry VISA issues
22:26 GAB License for VISA
25:21 Dubai Gaming Hub
27:56 Career in Gaming
31:54 Honor of Kings Aircon Giveaway
33:48 HoK Aircon Giveaway Mechanics
36:50 Nintendo Switch 2
38:02 Switch 2 Features wish list
42:52 Switch 2 Games wish list
46:12 Greenwich Blacklist Bundle
51:35 Helldivers 2 Recap PSN Issue
53:08 Helldivers 2 Recap PSN Blocked Countries
54:10 Helldivers 2 Recap Sony PSN TOS
55:08 Helldivers 2 Recap Sony Data Breach
56:04 Helldivers 2 Sony FAQ change
57:17 Helldivers 2 Recap Community Managers Issue
01:00:48 Helldivers 2 Recap PSN Requires PlayStation
01:02:00 Helldivers 2 Recap Review Bomb
01:05:13 Helldivers 2 Recap CEO Response
01:06:16 Helldivers 2 Recap Sony Backtracks
01:06:42 Helldivers 2 Recap Still not available
01:07:24 Helldivers 2 Recap Steam Refund
01:08:28 Helldivers 2 Recap Operation Cleanup
01:09:11 Helldivers 2 Recap No Purchase
01:09:42 Helldivers 2 Recap Sony Bent the Knee
01:13:07 Helldivers 2 Recap Issue is the Friends we made
01:15:42 Helldivers 2 Player CDawgVA and Hews Refund
01:19:42 Shoutouts and Outro
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