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The USgamer Podcast: Should PUBG Be Part of the Game of the Year Conversation?

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In the latest episode of the USgamer Podcast, Mike, Caty, and Nadia find a way to talk about literally anything but what has quickly become gaming's most tiresome controversy (download link here)!

Instead, they cover a big week of releases for the Nintendo Switch; Caty's journey to Day of the Devs, and the recent Game Awards nominations. This week's big topic: Should PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds be eligible for Game of the Year? We have lots of thoughts!

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Show Description

In this week's episode of the USgamer Podcast, Mike, Nadia, and Caty find a way to talk about literally anything but the ongoing controversy surrounding Star Wars Battlefront 2. Instead, they delve into Day of the Devs, talk about the Switch's big week of releases (19:00), discuss Game Awards nominees, and ponder whether PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds should be considered in the Game of the Year conversation (45:30).

Music for The USgamer Podcast is provided courtesy of Slime Girls. Make sure to check out their full album Don't Forget here!

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