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The $55 Billion Problem: EA’s Debt, Ubisoft’s KKK Flip-Flop, and the Labor Fight

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In a massive, high-stakes episode, Frank and LilacBoots break down the corporate chaos threatening to reshape the gaming industry forever.

The $55 Billion Question: Electronic Arts is officially going private in the largest leveraged buyout in history. We analyze the mountain of debt and what this financial move means for the future of AAA game development and fan monetization.

The Cowardly Cancellation: A stunning report reveals Ubisoft scrapped a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed (starring a Black protagonist confronting the KKK) out of fear of online backlash and the U.S. political climate. We dissect the company's moral and creative failure.

The Labor Fight Escalates: We dive deep into the Build A Rocket Boy union lawsuit, the Discord ID security breach, and the rise of Sackbird Studios—a direct employee revolt against AAA burnout.

  continue reading

52 episodes

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Manage episode 513583245 series 3238220
Content provided by LilacBoots. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by LilacBoots or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In a massive, high-stakes episode, Frank and LilacBoots break down the corporate chaos threatening to reshape the gaming industry forever.

The $55 Billion Question: Electronic Arts is officially going private in the largest leveraged buyout in history. We analyze the mountain of debt and what this financial move means for the future of AAA game development and fan monetization.

The Cowardly Cancellation: A stunning report reveals Ubisoft scrapped a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed (starring a Black protagonist confronting the KKK) out of fear of online backlash and the U.S. political climate. We dissect the company's moral and creative failure.

The Labor Fight Escalates: We dive deep into the Build A Rocket Boy union lawsuit, the Discord ID security breach, and the rise of Sackbird Studios—a direct employee revolt against AAA burnout.

  continue reading

52 episodes

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