My Stapler - Episode 103 The UDP Broadcast Podcast

Episode 103 of The UDP Broadcast dives headfirst into the chaotic brilliance of gaming culture and the legal minefield surrounding game preservation. From Judge Dredd’s pettable murder-dog in Darktide, to Call of Duty clones and the copyright apocalypse, this episode’s got absurd analogies, sharp legal insights, and straight-up gamer passion.

🎮 Topics Covered:

Can game preservation coexist with copyright law?

Why Call of Duty diapers might be inevitable

The truth behind pettable dogs in Darktide

Rimworld devs, music licensing, and sublicensing woes

Bulletstorm and the ghost of GameSpy

Donkey Kong Bonanza vs. Wreck-It Ralph — is it really full circle?

🏆 Highlight: We celebrate Dragon Age: The Veilguard and its representation win at the Gaming Awards 2025, spotlighting inclusive storytelling and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

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00:00:00 🎙️ Cast Intros, Darktide Banter & Pettable Murder-Dogs

00:02:06 💖 Supporting The Trevor Project & Show Disclaimer

00:03:02 ⚖️ “Stop Killing Games” Petition – The Debate Begins

00:09:39 🚨 Copyright, Sublicensing & Call of Duty Diapers

00:18:23 🧾 EULA Madness, Client–Server Gray Areas & Rimworld Risk

00:34:01 🕸️ GameSpy Ghosts, Licensing Pitfalls & Bulletstorm Blues

00:40:19 🐵 Donkey Kong Bonanza vs. Wreck-It Ralph – Cajun’s Rant

00:45:15 🐔 Palworld Obsession, Terraria Crossover & Sleepless Gamers

00:47:30 🍺 Steam’s 30% Cut, Bayonetta Dev Return & Dragon Age’s Win

00:53:09 🌀 Roundtable Wrap-Up, Discord Invite & Next Week’s Tease