TikTok is facing a U.S. ban, so what does that mean for influencers, marketers, gaming fans, and the future of short-form video? Kaitlyn and Sam answer that question, as well as explain Escape From Tarkov’s bad week and their thoughts on Fallout’s fifth episode and Fallout 4’s next-gen update.   Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:19 – What’s the Future of TikTok With the U.S. Ban Looming? 00:15:10 – Potential Effects of the Ban 00:22:03 – How Influencers Will Be Affected 00:26:19 – Escape From Tarkov’s DLC Controversy 00:45:25 – Fallout Episode 5 Recap 00:52:53 - Fallout 4’s Next-Gen Update 01:03:48 – Outro   Stories discussed: CBS News – TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next. CBS News – After Biden signs TikTok ban into law, ByteDance says it won't sell the social media service GamesIndustry.biz – The US is banning TikTok, could Fortnite and League of Legends be next? TechCrunch – Gen Z is losing its political voice on social media PC Gamer – Escape From Tarkov players rage as developers lock co-op PvE behind a new $250 edition, then say they'll offer previous buyers access for just 6 months (Updated) PC Gamer – How Escape From Tarkov wiped out years of goodwill in one catastrophic week IGN – Escape From Tarkov Dev's 'Shameless' Controversy Response Called Out By Fans and Esports Company IGN – Escape From Tarkov Rival Gray Zone Warfare Shoots to Top of Steam Sales But Reviews are 'Mixed' TechRadar – The Fallout 4 next-gen update will not be available to those who own the game through PS Plus, Bethesda confirms PC Gamer – Fallout 4's most popular mods are now ones that remove Bethesda's disastrous 'next gen' update PC Gamer – Bethesda beefing it with a calamitous 'next-gen' Fallout 4 update just as everyone's falling in love with Fallout again is the most Bethesda thing imaginable Follow the podcast on Twitter and YouTube @RealTimeStrats, and email us questions at podcast@triplepointpr.com. Follow Kaitlyn and Sam on social media @KaitlynRedWing and @SamScotMosher respectively.