Discord's latest privacy update is stirring the pot, and not in a good way. They claim our calls are more secure, but the real headline is the absolute trainwreck of age verification that’s left us all rolling our eyes and wondering if Big Brother is now typing in our DMs. Seriously, enjoy those “encrypted” chats while you can, because the trade-off might just end up with your ID floating around in the cloud like it's the latest social media trend. And while we’re at it, what’s with the obsession with protecting children? Because nothing screams “let’s think about the kids” like forcing adults to verify themselves just to use basic software. Join us as we dive into the absurdities of these updates, the pitfalls of game development, and the hilariously tragic state of the gaming industry. Buckle up, because it’s going to be a wild ride through the world of gaming news!

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Discord
• Ubisoft
• Bungie
• Sony
• Embark Studios
• Herman Miller
• Secret Labs
• Warhor Studios
• Unknown Worlds
• Subnautica