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On this week\\u2019s show: Tripwire Interactive CEO tanks his studio\\u2019s reputation with a single tweet before showing himself the door, Epic vs Apple is over (and Apple mostly won), Twitch sues hate raiders as it scrambles to do evidence it\\u2019s doing anything to stop harassment on its platform, Paradox employees speak out against toxicity, and more.

Update:\\xa0After we published, Epic filed a notice of appeal after the ruling in its case against Apple. So, despite our earlier show note, it isn\'t over yet!

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TIME STAMPS

• [00:01:08] - Tripwire Interactive\\u2019s (former) CEO wants to control women\\u2019s bodies
• [00:21:47] - Paradox Interactive employees stand up against a toxicity
• [00:28:39] - Sony\\u2019s State of Play was a strong showing, though the format was iffy
• [00:43:27] - Twitch sues alleged hate raider ringleaders
• [00:49:17] - Investment Interlude
• [00:57:39] - Quick Hits
• [01:11:54] - Epic vs. Apple is OVER
• [01:23:08] - Two companies adopt new permanent work policies in the wake of the pandemic
• [01:27:03] - GameStop Q2 FY22 and a potential partnership with\\u2026 AMC Theatres?

SOURCES

• John Gibson on Twitter - September 4, 2021
• Shipwright Studios on Twitter - September 5, 2021\\xa0
• Torn Banner Studios on Twitter - September 5, 2021
• Tripwire Appoints new Interim CEO, Alan Wilson
• Alarm from inside the game success Paradox Interactive \\u2013 leaked document testifies to bullying, abuse and culture of silence (BreakIt)
• Twitch sues two people allegedly behind hate raids (Washington Post)
• Epic vs Apple Rule 52 Order After Trial on the Merits
• Epic vs Apple Judgment
• Epic vs Apple Permanent Injunction
• Phil Tibitoski of Young Horses on Twitter - September 2, 2021
• Gamestop FY2022 Q2 Earnings
• AMC CEO Adam Aron on $25M ad campaign, potential relationship with GameStop (FOX Business)

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