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Thursday 4-26-18: Nintendo Resignations and GPU Prices

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On April 26, 2018

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There’s a few interesting happenings in gaming today. Here’s the news.

  • GPU Shipments Falling
  • Nintendo President Ready to Resign
Graphics Card Plunge


According to DigiTimes, Taiwanese graphics card factories are seeing a 40% decline in shipments. It seems that the cryptocurrency mining fad is starting to fall out, and miners are no longer buying cards. And with exuberant prices on graphics cards right now, gamers aren’t interested in buying any either. This very well might mean that the price of these cards may finally go back down to their previous, more affordable prices. I’d certainly like to upgrade my PC without paying $800+.

Nintendo President


The current President of Nintendo, Tatsumi Kimishima, has announced his resignation from the company. He will step down at the end of June, in which Nintendo’s global marketing department head Shuntaro Furukawa will take his place. Fukukawa is also The Pokémon Company’s outside director and Nintendo’s managing executive officer. He’s been with Nintendo for about 23 years. Best of luck to Furukawa with his new responsibilities, and we wish Kimishima a happy retirement.

We have a new episode of the podcast tomorrow. This time, we talk about Doom. It’s a good time. Check back tomorrow for more video game related news. Otherwise, have a great day!

thelizardrock daily news monday

Monday 2-26-18: Blockchains, Zenyatta, and Girl Streamers

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On February 26, 2018

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Welcome to another week! It’s Monday and boy do I have news. Here is that news.

  • Ubisoft is Interested in Blockchains
  • Overwatch lets Zenyatta Walk
  • Twitch Offers a Grant for Girls
Blockchains and Business Buzzwords


You read it correctly, Ubisoft is interested in blockchains. Their research facility, Strategic Innovation Lab, recently expressed interest in using the complex information storage system to track user-owned content. Imagine if you owned your DLC the same way you would own Bitcoin. It’s an interesting idea that I don’t really understand, to be honest.

Zenyatta Uses His Feet


Overwatch’s social media game has always been fairly on point. Their public relations too. I recall when last Christmas they had Jeff Kaplin sitting in a chair for 8 hours, which quickly went viral. Now they’ve found a new way to upset their fans in the best way. They released footage of Zenyatta using his feet to walk, instead of his usual floating. You can see it for yourself, if you dare.

1,000 Dreams Fund’s Twitch Broadcasther Grant


That’s not a typo from me. According to the website, it’s “Broadcasther” grant. I get it’s supposed to be broadcast-her, but I’m reading it as a “th” sound. I digress. This grant is a new program between Twitch and 1,000 Dreams Fund to encourage more female livestreamers. They will reward 2 high school/college students with $2,000 for the purpose of furthering their live stream career. If you’re an up and coming female streamer, or just want to learn more about this program, you can visit the 1000 Dreams Fund website. Applications will open Thursday, March 1, at 9 AM EST.

Thanks for your patience with my missing days. The new computer is working fantastically. With any luck, I can start casually live streaming. No, I’m not going for that grant. Check back tomorrow for another post full of nifty news! Otherwise, have a great night!

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