579: Ancient Mysteries, Modern Embarrassment

Multiple Nerdgasm

Graham is back with Ancient Apocalypse Season Two and Matt is there for it! So much so that Luke is a little concerned.

We also talk PAX Aus, Steam, piracy, Astarion dolls, The Excavation of Hobbs Barrow, horse armour, Alien: Romulus and more!

• Steam now clarifies that you're buying a license, not the product - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/steam-now-reminds-you-that-it-really-sells-a-license-for-a-digital-product/
• Study tries to find the ACTUAL cost of piracy to developers - https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/the-true-cost-of-game-piracy-20-percent-of-revenue-according-to-a-new-study/
• Someone spent $20,000 on a Baldurs Gate 3 doll - https://www.vg247.com/baldurs-gate-3-fan-spent-a-five-figure-sum-on-an-astarion-you-know-what-doll
• The horse armour sold millions of copies - https://kotaku.com/elder-scrolls-oblivion-horse-armor-bethesda-mtx-1851673834

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