FanimeCon Not Like Us

On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we dive into a bankruptcy court case, leaks, and a deliquency that may spoil FanimeCon's 30th anniversary celebration in two weeks. Plus a well-known Japanese producer gets caught in a MAJOR scandal, Microsoft closes a bunch of studios; Sony caves into pressure regarding Helldivers 2  and then pulls a Goofy and "f**king does it again" while wanting to censor *checks notes* an artbook on a limited edition version of game; & more AX announcements.

Your Name, Suzume Anime Film Producer Faces Charges for Underage Prostitution - https://www.animesenpai.net/your-name-suzume-anime-film-producer-faces-charges-for-underage-prostitution/

Microsoft announces 4 studio closures—including Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, creators of Prey and Hi-Fi Rush respectively - https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/microsoft-announces-4-studio-closuresincluding-arkane-austin-and-tango-gameworks-creators-of-prey-and-hi-fi-rush-respectively/

Sony Gives Up ‘Helldivers 2’ PSN Link Demand, The Only Way This Could Have Ended - https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/05/06/sony-gives-up-helldivers-2-psn-link-demand-the-only-way-this-could-have-ended

Ghost of Tsushima on Steam Is Now Restricted in the Same Countries as Helldivers 2 - https://www.ign.com/articles/ghost-of-tsushima-on-steam-helldivers-2-psn

Sony Will Modify PS4 Tsukihime Remake Art Book - https://www.siliconera.com/sony-will-modify-ps4-tsukihime-remake-art-book/

Foundation for Anime and Niche Subcultures v. Howlett - https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/53019854/Foundation_for_Anime_and_Niche_Subcultures_v_Howlett

FanimeLeaks on Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/fanimeleaks

California DOJ & Office of Attorney General Registry Seach Tool - https://rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/Web/Search.aspx
(Key in CT0263023 under State Charity Registration Number)

AX on Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/AnimeExpo

BBL DRIZZY BPM 150.mp3 by Metro Boomin - https://soundcloud.com/metroboomin/bbl-drizzy-bpm-150-mp3

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caconblog 

Matthew's Instagram - instagram.com/mvm88miranda
Matthew's Coscom Profile - cosplay.com/member/41744

Ryan's Facebook - facebook.com/ryusan777
Ryan's Twitch - twitch.tv/ryusan777

Nate's Instagram - instagram.com/nateb39007
Nate's Twitter - twitter.com/nateb39007
Nate's Twitch - twitch.tv/natesgameplay2

Jeriko's Instagram - instagram.com/epicnursejeriko

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