In this episode, I talk about some diversity efforts – both inside, and outside, of gaming. Warcraft Radio has rebranded. Blizzard is highlighting LGBTQIA+ workers as a Pride Season Spotlight. EA updates SIMS4 with a sexual orientation feature. July is Disability Pride Month. A Better ABK will hold a walkout on July 21st for gender equity.

I also talked about Ubisoft shutting down games, Carbot Animations plushies, playing Diablo Immortal with a controller, Hungering Moon Weekend event, and content from the Diablo community.

Things mentioned in this episode:

• Warcraft Radio is now Bonus Roll Productions
• Blizzard Entertainment highlights workers in a Pride Season Spotlight
• EA adds a sexual orientation feature – to use on a newly created SIM4 SIM
• July is Disability Pride Month
• ABK Workers Alliance will be walking out to end gender inequity
• IGN posted an article titled: “Ubisoft to Shut Down Multiplayer and Online Services for 15 games in September 2022”
• Carbot Animations has Marine Plushies
• Blizzard Entertainment posted news about playing Diablo Immortal with a Controller
• The Hungering Moon Weekend Event has started in Diablo Immortal
• Rhykker posted a YouTube video titled: “BIG UPDATE for Diablo 3 – Season 27 PTR Preview (patch 2.7.4)
• Annacakes posted a YouTube video titled: “New Diablo 3 Necromancer Bug, PTR Patch 2.7.4”
• Bluddshed posted a YouTube video titled: “WHAT WE KNOW | DIABLO 4 – FEATURES – GAMEPLAY – SYSTEMS – PVP – PVE END GAME, CLASSES, RELEASE DATE”

Where to find Jen’s Diablo Content Creation:

• Shattered Soulstone T-shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
• Shattered Soulstone Pride shirts now available on Jen’s Redbubble!
• Book of Jen website: Diablo gameplay videos
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo III Season 26 playlist (work in progress)
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal Closed Alpha playlist
• Book of Jen YouTube: Diablo Immortal playlist (work in progress)
• Jen’s Lore Corner episodes are now on Shattered Soulstone!
• Twitch @BarbarianKobold (NOTE: I rarely stream.)

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