Plugged Podcast
Plugged Podcast
Markstrom x Slum
Tarkov's New Edition Sparks Rage, Twitch's Discovery, and a Supercomputer Auction! (Plugged #35)
1 hour 1 minutes Posted May 14, 2024 at 10:50 pm.
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Tune in to episode 35 of Plugged for an explosive discussion on the latest uproar in the gaming community. Escape from Tarkov has just dropped a bomb with its announcement of the Unheard Edition, leaving fans outraged over its exclusion from the EOD version and its steep $250 price tag. We'll dive deep into why this move has sparked such intense backlash and what Battlestate Games' subsequent damage control tells us about the future of gaming monetization.

Meanwhile, Twitch has rolled out its new Discovery Feed, aiming to revolutionize how viewers connect with streamers. Think of it as Instagram Reels for Twitch, a feature that could be a game-changer for smaller channels. We'll explore the potential impacts and benefits of this new tool and how it could reshape content discovery on the platform.
And for something a bit out of the ordinary, have you ever wanted to own a piece of powerful computing history? The US General Services Administration is auctioning off the once 20th most powerful computer in the world, the Cheyenne Supercomputer. We discuss the details of this behemoth and ponder whether it might just be the ultimate collector's item for tech enthusiasts.
Plus, we'll touch on the new poison-spitting AI-controlled robot farmers—a peek into the future of agriculture and AI's expanding role in our everyday lives.
Join us as we dissect these developments, offering insights, humor, and a critical look at how they affect the gaming and tech landscapes.
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