DISCORD SELLING GAMES?? - WAN Show August 10, 2018
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The WAN Show episode from August 10, 2018 opens with the hosts Rash of Patrick and James delivering the intro and setting the stage for a loaded show. They tease a major topic about Discord launching its own game store, positioning it as a Steam-like move but with its own distinctive touches, including curation and a focus on indie titles. The discussion immediately digs into how Steam could be copied, with a nuanced look at the feasibility of a game library versus chat features. The team then dives into the specifics of Discord’s beta rollout, noting that the store will begin with a limited pool of Canadian users and gradually expand to other regions. Alongside the game store news, they cover Pixel 3 leaks, including hardware details and design rumors, and then pivot to regulatory topics such as UK internet advertising laws. They also introduce new hardware chatter around Magic Leap, an augmented reality startup, and examine the implications of its product design and software ecosystem. Sponsorship segments follow, including Savage Jerky, FreshBooks, and Fortnite promotions, each interwoven with casual banter about the products and the show’s audience. The crew shifts to a deeper tech-policy discussion when Elon Musk is rumored to consider taking Tesla private, unpacking what a leveraged buyout would mean for shareholders and the SEC’s potential role. The conversation then moves to Emuparadise and ROM emulation, touching on legal anxieties around retro game preservation and digital libraries. Throughout the episode, the hosts trade jokes, anecdotes, and quick riffs, keeping the tone light even as they shuttle between serious topics and lighter sponsor content. The show closes with a high-energy wrap, inviting viewers to engage with the sponsors and to stay tuned for future WAN Shows while continuing to explore the week’s top tech stories.
Topics · Technology · Gaming · News & Commentary · Joe Tech Show Highlights
Questions answered
- What is the core idea behind Discord's new game store and how does it differ from Steam?
- Discord's game store is presented as a curated, indie-friendly space that prioritizes high-touch, artisanal game selection and exclusive 90-day launch windows for Discord-first titles, aiming to be a more personalized alternative to Steam.
- How will Discord integrate gaming without fragmenting the user experience across platforms?
- Discord plans to provide a universal library that can launch games through Steam and other launchers from within Discord, simplifying the process by detecting installed games and launching them with a single click.
- What was the legal concern discussed regarding UK internet advertising?
- The UK law change requires advertisers to meet realistic performance disclosures, ensuring advertised speeds reflect what a majority of users actually experience during peak times, not just best-case scenarios.
- Why was the Magic Leap segment discussed, and what was highlighted about the hardware?
- The segment covered the long-hyped mixed reality device, noting the hardware design and the ongoing question of software availability, and comparing it to Hololens in terms of practical use and ecosystem.