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Miyamoto You're Already on Thin Ice

In this episode of The Rush Hour on 11/16, Strauss Zeknick shares his perspective on game pricing, advocating for a length-based model. He also supports the idea of AI-generated NPC scripts. The Suicide Squad game remains in development, and despite its popularity, the Epic Games store has yet to turn a profit.

Exciting news for Zelda fans as Legend of Zelda is set to hit the big screen. The episode also covers the intense showdown between YongYea and the Internet, the decline of The Escapist, and a discussion on the Game Awards nominees. In the gaming industry, WB aims to shift focus towards live service games, signaling a strategic move in their game development approach.

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