{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655be1f76c959600128c6495/691014e1a1e2bd2652f2f447?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"339: The Manhorse Strikes!","description":"<p>The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news.</p><p><br></p><h1>NEWS</h1><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Rockstar Games. </em></strong><em>IGN </em>reports that <em>GTA 6</em> is delayed to November 19, 2026. Additionally, the studio fired between 30 and 40 employees in the UK for what it claims is gross misconduct. The employees and their union state that this is a clear case of union-busting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Skigill. </em></strong><em>Achromi</em> is developing a Survivors game that takes place in a skill forest. It is currently in Early Access on <em>Steam</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Square Enix. </em></strong><em>Bloomberg </em>reports that an internal presentation discussed restructuring its overseas publishing arm, leading to mass layoffs in the US and UK. Additionally, <em>Square Enix</em> is committed to having 70% of its QA handled by generative AI by the end of 2027.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Warhammer Survivors. </em></strong><em>Game Informer </em>reports that <em>Auroch Digital</em>, with support from <em>poncle</em>, is developing a Survivors game featuring characters, weapons, and enemies from <em>40k </em>and <em>Age of Sigmar</em>.</p><p><br></p><h1>REVIEWS</h1><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Lorcana. </em></strong><em>Whispers in the Well </em>is out now.</p><p><br></p><h1>LINKS</h1><p><br></p><p><em>Website: </em><a href=\"https://8-bitadventures.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://8-bitadventures.com</a></p><p><em>Patreon: </em><a href=\"https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures</a></p><p><em>Merch: </em><a href=\"https://8-bitadventures.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://8-bitadventures.com/shop</a></p><p><em>Join the Discord: </em><a href=\"https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ</a></p><p>“1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at <a href=\"https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com</a></p>","author_name":"8-bit Adventures"}