As Kress’ World of Warcraft account turns 20, we blow out the candles and reflect on a surprising reason behind EA’s disastrous AI investor presentation. Jen delivers a valiant defense of Monopoly Go’s new TV campaign, while Phil reviews the early returns of Pokémon TCG Pocket. Big in Japan, as they say? The group wraps up with what might be the year’s final Embracer hazing session, absolving themselves of any remaining crimes. chapters: 01:19 Birthday Wishes for WoW and Half-Life 2 04:48 EA Tries to Soothe AI Worries 10:03 Game Industry Awards and Nominations 14:47 AAA Devs and Startups 19:04 PlayVentures' New Gaming Fund 21:24 Miniclip Acquires EasyBrain 28:32 X Rioters and Supervive 31:15 Capybara Go and Archero 2 32:02 Pokemon TCG Pocket Success 38:47 Marvel Snap and Sinister Loot Boxes 41:15 New Monopoly Go Campaign --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/support