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Open-World Mario Kart, Cronos Horror Game, and GTA Online 4/20 Update

APR 18, 20255 MIN
SIGNAL OVERRIDE: VIDEO GAME INTEL BRIEFINGS

Open-World Mario Kart, Cronos Horror Game, and GTA Online 4/20 Update

APR 18, 20255 MIN

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In today's Dead Drop, Mario Kart goes open-world, Bloober gets bleak with Cronos, and the Playdate gets a surprise hit from the FTL devs. We’ve got layoffs, licensing weirdness, and a 4/20 GTA update that’s… on brand. Plus, one mascot agency that might just steal your heart.*****Thanks for listening to The Dead Drop: a partner podcast of Coffee with a Podcaster!Recommend this podcast to a friend who needs news on the daily from the games industry, and give it a rating and review to tell others you like it too!Want to get in touch?Send a message to [email protected] and I'll get back to you - maybe even give you a shoutout on the show!Support this Podcast:Here are some of the services I use to create this show. Sign up for these services with the links below to support the podcast!Use Brain.FM to stay focused while you podcast (Affiliate) Use Captivate.FM to host & distribute your Podcast (Affiliate)Sign up for Artlist.io to add Royalty Free Music to your Podcast (Referral)*****MUSIC (Artlist.io):Evgeny Bardyuzha - Back to YouDroid Bishop - Days of the Running ManNotize - Any GoodPRODUCTION: MB Podcast Services