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Today on The Dead Drop, Roblox gets legally served over a TikTok dance, Embracer slices itself into thirds, and Ninja Gaiden slips back into 2D like it never left. I’m Matthew Bliss, guiding you through a crisp collection of headlines featuring mobile spending regrets in Japan, RuneScape’s dragon-fueled detour, and Pocketpair’s unexpected pivot into publishing.We’ve also got Doom-branded Xbox gear, Netflix’s latest narrative experiment, and a $900 million lawsuit that sounds like someone rage-quit real life. All wrapped up with dry wit and zero microtransactions. Let’s get you briefed.*****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