The Jimquisition 11/20

James Stephanie Sterling

Jan 24, 2021

Death & Taxes (The Jimquisition)

Another normal one today! We chat about Euro Truck Simulator vaccinating itself against controversy, we say goodbye to the FCC chairman...

Just A Pog In The Machine (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Jan 17, 2021

Just A Pog In The Machine (The Jimquisition)

New year, new me, and an all-new Jimquisition for you to stuff down your stinkin' gullets! This week, we've packed four stories into one...

A Completely Normal One (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Jan 10, 2021

A Completely Normal One (The Jimquisition)

Everything is completely normal.

The Jimquisition Game Of The Year Awards 2020

James Stephanie Sterling

Jan 3, 2021

The Jimquisition Game Of The Year Awards 2020

With 2020 now safely in the rear view, we can all start dreading 2021 and its inevitable horrors. First, let's take one positive break...

Top Ten Sh*ttiest Games Of 2020 (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Dec 27, 2020

Top Ten Sh*ttiest Games Of 2020 (The Jimquisition)

It's that miserable time of the year once again. 2020 has been a hellscape of dread and confusion, but there is one thing you can always...

James Stephanie Sterling

Dec 20, 2020

A Song Of Cyberpunk (The Jimquisition)

Hey, did you hear about Cyberpunk? The game of the year, except the versions that are total junk! It's a singin' Jimquisition this week...

Videogame Discourse: More Broken Than Cyberpunk (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Dec 13, 2020

Videogame Discourse: More Broken Than Cyberpunk (The Jimquisition)

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally out, which means people are unhappy, because that's how videogames work. We know the routine with massively...

"They'll Buy It Anyway" Doesn't Excuse The Corporate Racket (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Dec 6, 2020

"They'll Buy It Anyway" Doesn't Excuse The Corporate Racket (The Jimquisition)

Ever since I first started criticizing the business practices of mainstream videogame publishers, people have been quick to remind me...

The $70 Price Tag Is Actually Indefensible (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Nov 29, 2020

The $70 Price Tag Is Actually Indefensible (The Jimquisition)

Even though it never surprises me, it always disappoints me to see games media pundits fall over themselves to repeat corporate...

Screw You, I Have A PS5 Now! (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Nov 22, 2020

Screw You, I Have A PS5 Now! (The Jimquisition)

After a long and arduous journey, I have acquired a PlayStation 5 home entertainment console and I did it all on my own. It's time we...

James Stephanie Sterling

Nov 15, 2020

Vexed Generation (The Jimquisition)

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are finally out in the wild. Well, that's only theoretically true. They're officially out, but...

The Completely Politics-Free Video (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Nov 8, 2020

The Completely Politics-Free Video (The Jimquisition)

I've been told my videos are too political and that I should just stick to games. Usually, I ignore such strange criticisms, but after...

Cyberpunk 2077 Should Be Delayed For Three Years (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Nov 1, 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 Should Be Delayed For Three Years (The Jimquisition)

The situation in Poland: https://lgbtqpl.carrd.co/ Yes, it's time to talk about Cyberpunk 2077 again. The game just got an incredibly...

Who Gets The Right To Live Stream Games? (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Oct 25, 2020

Who Gets The Right To Live Stream Games? (The Jimquisition)

The ancient debate over content creation and copyright has flared up again, this time with a wannabe Stadia director claiming Twitch...

Golden Axed: Prototypes & Parasites (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Oct 18, 2020

Golden Axed: Prototypes & Parasites (The Jimquisition)

Sega has been enjoying its 60th anniversary, and while it's had a celebratory weekend of fun content, the occasion is not without...

James Stephanie Sterling

Oct 11, 2020

Marvel's Anthem (The Jimquisition)

Marvel's Avengers has only been out for a matter of weeks and it's already going the way of Battleborn, or Evolve, or Anthem, or indeed...

The 'CD' Stands For 'Crunching Developers' (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Oct 4, 2020

The 'CD' Stands For 'Crunching Developers' (The Jimquisition)

We've talked a lot about crunch and other forms of industry abuse this year. We've raked multiple companies over the coals for their...

Naughty Microsoft Bought Smelly Bethesda (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Sep 27, 2020

Naughty Microsoft Bought Smelly Bethesda (The Jimquisition)

Naughty, cheeky Microsoft has purchased smelly, old, dirty, old Bethesda. Obviously, it's got Bethesda's parent company Zenimax as well....

Allegations, Exploitation, And The CEO Who Dreamed Of A Porsche (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Sep 20, 2020

Allegations, Exploitation, And The CEO Who Dreamed Of A Porsche (The Jimquisition)

Aeon Must Die! looks like a terrific game, and I always like to pay attention when Focus Home Interactive publishes something. Attention...

A Video About Playing Videogames From Terrible Companies (The Jimquisition)

James Stephanie Sterling

Sep 13, 2020

A Video About Playing Videogames From Terrible Companies (The Jimquisition)

I'm often asked how one can continue enjoying videogames published by exploitative, harmful corporations. In truth, there is no "ethical"...