Is EVIL A.I. Coming For YOU?!? + Gaming Acquisitions! The Level 1 Podcast Ep. 336: May 21, 2024 

Remember you can refund any steam game as long as its within 14 days of purchase and you have under 2 hours of playtime. So if you buy Lethal Company, and it ends up being a dud on the marathon, you can get your money back. Though if you do decide to veto it from the marathon, I personally wouldn't mind even though I helped nominate it, since I voted for Stardew Valley on the actual poll. It's right behind Lethal Company, so it would take its place in the current poll rankings. I feel that game would fit well in your current lineup of streams, since you don't really have a dependable "chill stream" game you can just play while hanging out with the audience à la Chill Minecraft or Animal Crossing from years ago.

Feels like ppl aren’t taking movies like terminator as a warning but a manual on how to end our species. Ppl’s love of fallout is another example we just love thinking of ways to fuck everything up

00:00 - 🎵 Podcast Introduction - Introduction to the podcast episode. - Discussion on Street Fighter 6 conclusion and gaming acquisitions. 01:01 - 🌞 Good Morning & New Game Premiere - Introduction to the podcast by Dark Side Phil and mention of Hellblade 2. 02:15 - 🎮 Recap: Fallout 4 Stream - Recap of Fallout 4 stream progress and schedule adjustments. 03:27 - 😞 Disappointment with Street Fighter 6 Conclusion - Disappointment with viewer engagement and gameplay issues in Street Fighter 6. 05:06 - 😕 Strange Gameplay Experience - Discussion of unusual gameplay experiences and frustrations in Street Fighter 6. 06:23 - 🔥 Highlight and Frustrations with Gameplay - Description of both successful and frustrating gameplay moments. 07:13 - 🎮 Street Fighter 6 Impressions - Impressions on Street Fighter 6's gameplay balance and frustrations. 09:26 - 🥋 Hopes for Future Street Fighter 6 Content - Discussion on upcoming Street Fighter 6 updates and hopes for improved gameplay. 11:36 - 🎮 Discussion: Hellblade 2 Release - Overview and explanation of Hellblade 2 as a narrative-focused game. - Impressions of Hellblade 1's quality and discussion on Ninja Theory as the developer. - Description of the psychological experience and narrative intrigue in Hellblade. - Discussion about the intentional ambiguity in Hellblade's narrative, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. 13:54 - 🕒 Game Length and Pricing - Reflecting on the relatively short length of Hellblade 1 (around 6-7 hours) compared to other games. - Mentioning the game's price point, not a full-fledged retail release. - Highlighting the cinematic experience and narrative depth despite the short length. 16:12 - 🎭 Hilariously Mixed Reviews - Overview of mixed reviews for Hellblade 2, praising visuals while critiquing framerate. - Discussion on audio quality and immersive experience. 17:54 - 💡 Continuity and Gameplay - Comparison between Hellblade 1 and Hellblade 2 in terms of gameplay and narrative continuity. - Emphasizing exploration, puzzles, and cryptic storytelling over combat and game length. 19:05 - 🎮 Tech Demo or Entertaining? - Addressing criticisms of Hellblade 2 being labeled as a tech demo. - Emphasizing the importance of immersion and enjoyment over gameplay length. 20:16 - 🕵‍♂ Engaging Storytelling - Personal anecdote comparing the immersive storytelling of Darkness 2 to the Hellblade series. - Praising shorter games with engaging narratives over longer, repetitive experiences. 22:22 - ⏳ Estimated Playtime - Estimated playtime of Hellblade 2, ranging from 5 hours for speedrunners to 8-10 hours for explorative players. - Personal streaming plans to explore the game thoroughly. 23:44 - 🚫 Negative Attitudes - Declaring intolerance for negative attitudes towards the style of game Hellblade 2 offers. - Emphasizing the need to appreciate different game styles and experiences. 25:12 - 🔄 Fair Criticism - Commitment to fair criticism of Hellblade 2, acknowledging potential flaws while appreciating its unique qualities. - Disdain for unfair judgments based on preconceived notions of game length and gameplay complexity. 27:01 - 🎮 Variety of Games Ahead - Announcement of upcoming game streams: Street Fighter 6, Indie Games Marathon, Fallout 4. - Explicit warning against negative comments on stream. - Comparison with attending a concert and respecting the artist. 28:42 - 🔍 Curiosity About Hellblade 2 - Discussion on reasons for playing Hellblade 2. - Curiosity about improvements over the first game. 29:54 - 🚫 Don't Spread Negativity - Dismissal of negative comments based on inaccurate information. - Warning against spreading negativity in the chat. 31:05 - 📅 Schedule Announcement - Detailed schedule for upcoming streams: Hellblade 2, Street Fighter 6, Friday Night Fights, Indies Marathon, React Day. 32:44 - 🎮 Indies Marathon Preview - Explanation of the Indie Games Marathon event. - Games nominated for the marathon listed: Lethal Company, Hades 2, Inscription, Pizza Tower, Stardew Valley. 33:56 - ❌ Removing Lethal Company? - Discussion on removing Lethal Company from the marathon due to multiplayer and voice communication requirements. - Request for viewer input on the decision. 36:42 - ⏳ Future Plans and Priorities - Discussion on upcoming streams and priorities. - Anticipation for the release of Multiverses and potential return to Fallout 4. 38:17 - 📰 DSP News Segment - Introduction to the DSP News segment. - Mention of Nintendo's acquisition of Shiver Entertainment and implications for future Switch games. 39:00 - 💻 Nintendo Console Power - Discussion about the power of the new Nintendo console and its potential to handle cross-platform games. 40:56 - 📰 IGN Acquires Gamer Network - IGN's acquisition of Gamer Network, causing concern among fans about potential restructuring. - Concerns about the fate of Digital Foundry after being acquired by IGN, considering past closures of acquired companies. 42:37 - 💼 Company Restructuring Examples - Examples of companies undergoing restructuring after being acquired, like Screw Attack by Rooster Teeth. 43:34 - 💰 IGN's Financial Strength - Recognition of IGN's financial success despite criticism, highlighting their dominance in gaming news. 45:08 - 🤔 Speculation on Acquisition Motives - Speculation on IGN's motives for acquiring gaming outlets and potential impact on competition. 47:15 - 🚨 AI Misuse Allegations - Discussion of Scarlett Johansson's allegations against OpenAI for misusing her voice without permission. 48:53 - 🎙 Scarlett Johansson's Press Release - Scarlett Johansson's press release detailing OpenAI's attempt to use her voice for their AI system. 52:11 - 🛑 Legal Implications of AI Misuse - Concerns about the misuse of AI technology and the potential legal consequences for individuals and companies involved. 55:20 - 💡 Intellectual Property Rights - Discussion on the need for permission to use intellectual properties like Scarlett Johansson's voice in AI without oversight. - Critique of the absence of governmental oversight on AI development, raising concerns about potential misuse. 57:41 - 🤖 Unregulated AI Development - Warning against unregulated advancement in AI, discussing its potential negative impact on society, including job loss and automation. 58:53 - 🔄 Positive Uses of AI - Acknowledgment of AI's potential for positive applications, such as aiding visually impaired individuals, but calls for regulation to prevent misuse. 59:58 - 🔒 Legal Implications of AI - Discussion on legal challenges surrounding AI, including intellectual property theft and the need for regulation to address ethical concerns.

Lethal company can be played solo however its is pretty difficult to do so. It’s a very co-op focused game

Lethal company won't work unless you have multiple people with voice chat.

The AI voice doesn't sound like Scarlett Johansson to me, especially when you compare the voices directly. Also the voice was from a different woman.