Episode 135 - Valve Says Sue Me: Steam Drops Forced Arbitration Clause

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--> California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2426, a new law that requires digital marketplaces to make clearer to customers when they are only purchasing a license to access media.
--> Steam just removed its forced arbitration policy, opening the door for lawsuits against its parent company, Valve.
--> The next generation of Xbox consoles reportedly could include both a console and a handheld.
--> A video game based on The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Steam this October.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Portland Retro Game Expo 2024 Pickups & Recap!
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1. Episode 135 - Valve Says Sue Me: Steam Drops Forced Arbitration Clause (00:00:00)

2. Reviews, Reactions, and Requests (00:06:16)

3. Patron shout-outs (00:07:56)

4. Headlines (00:12:12)

5. Top 3 New Releases (00:36:41)

6. PRGE 2024 Pickups & Recap (00:44:12)