Nick's Nerd News - Episodes Tagged with “Activisionblizzard”

Episode 403: What kind of idiots do you have working here?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0800

From Disney's new CEO to Googles game "maker". GTA 6 is locked in, and so is the final Fast and Furious. But what does it mean for you? Meanwhile Overwatch is shedding its 2, and going old school.

Episode 394: Happy Little Trees

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:30:00 -0800

Happy Thanksgiving week! Just a few major stories to break down this week. FarCry is headed to television on FX with Rob Mac staring, which is the right type of chaos that show needs. Wicked went off to see the wizard with a big box office take, and it might not be, for good. Plus Rush Hour 4 is happening, and the reason why is pretty unusual. That and more on this weeks episode.

Episode 392: I ain't got time to bleed

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 23:45:00 -0800

Get to the choppa, cause its time for a review of the newest Predator movie, Predator Badlands. It does not disappoint. Plus Valve doubles down on hardware, while the Super Mario Galaxy movie shows off its stars. Also, Sony has buyers remorse about Bungie, and somehow Amazon has forgotten that James Bond has had a history of reboots. and someone call MU/TH/UR because Alien Earth is coming back!

Episode 357: Mickey357

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:30:00 -0700

We've got a movie review! Mickey17 is out and I highly recommend it! Plus its a great placeholder before Verdansk returns to Warzone in a few weeks! Also in the news Pokémon GO is now somehow owned by the Saudis, Jeff Bezos really said FAFO, and even Minecraft is getting a popcorn bucket. Plus and Xbox handheld may be closer than you think, Kevin Conroy has another posthumous role, and major casting news for Spider-Man 4.

Episode 353: Read Beyond the Headlines

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:30:00 -0800

Was it just me or were the commercials at the Super Bowl just not as good as they used to be? Even movie trailers were lacking. Anyway, PlayStation had a state of play and announced another remaster of a game that's less than 10 years old (-_-). An American in a major Harry potter role? A law about movie roles? How bout no, and A new Rocksteady Batman???

Episode 313: Make it Make Sense!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 08 May 2024 23:30:00 -0700

Two of our biggest stories this week are making the internet collectively ask...Make it make sense. And guess what, I'm joining them. What is Xbox's strategy, and why is it so ever changing lately. Also how did we kill cable, only for it to come back. Plus Nintendo still doesn't want to talk about the Switch 2. Also the Office is coming back, so of course that's what we get in the hellscape of 2024. But I swear its a fun episode...come and take a listen.

Episode 299: Rocksteady has lost the plot

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:45:00 -0800

Hello All! Another week, another rant, but not as heated. As you can tell by the title its about Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, and boy am I not happy. We also had a state of play from Sony, Microsoft gutted Blizzard, and Mass Effect is headed to Destiny. Meanwhile The Thunderbolts loses several stars, Supergirl is found, Denis Villeneuve has plans for Dune 3. Also, there was an issue with my microphone this week, so that will explain the poor audio quality.

Episode 293: ParamountBros:ShowMAX

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 23:30:00 -0800

Are two of Hollywood's oldest studios about to merge? It might be a more plausible outcome then you think as Warner and Paramount have talks. A24 and Kojima make a match made in heaven, Insomniac is hacked, and we learn their future. PS5 continues Sony's dominance in the gaming space, and Bobby Kotick is finally leaving Activision. Several streaming shows are getting renewed for their final seasons, and Curb is ending. Pretty, Pretty, Pretty, not good. The MCU's second greatest villain may not actual be a thing anymore, and I watched Barbie. Plus my top 10 Christmas movies.

Episode 285: Your Friendly Neighborhood Podcast

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:45:00 -0700

If you cant tell by the title, we have a review of Marvel's Spider-Man 2! Which is probably one of the best games of the year, and that's a fact. We also have news from Xbox's Partner Showcase, Twitchcon, and Magic the Gathering. Star Citizen assures us its not vaporware, and Doug Bowser plays coy about Nintendo's next. Meanwhile, in Hollywood, the SAG-AFTRA strikes passes 100 days, but progress may be back on the horizon. Two Hollywood legends say goodbye, and Taylor Swift takes over Hollywood again. Also in our continuing series, we have Nick's Top 10 90s Horror Movies!

Episode 284: I'm Just Pete

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

NYCC 2023 came and went with a whimper, im not kidding. But hey the Xbox finally completed their purchase of ActivisionBlizzard ending the 2 year nightmare. also unfortunately the SAG-AFTRA strike will continue, it seems they wont get the same concessions that the WGA got in their strike. Starfield was the best selling game in the US in September beating expectations, Matthew Vaugn opens up about leaving X3, and we go over the best 90s Teen Movies! Come Take A listen!

Episode 283: NNN: Slim Edition

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 23:45:00 -0700

Well the PS5 Slim is real, and its hideous, yes its hideous, but its modular. Marvel Studios has also announced a complete overhaul of how it will approach its Disney+ shows moving forward, including starting Daredevil Born Again from scratch. We also have a lot of news about Cyberpunk2077 and CDProjektRed, Ubisoft has hopes for Assassins Creed's future, Activision is prepping for its new ownership. Guillermo Del Toro opens up about Pacific Rim 2, Jerry Seinfeld teases a Seinfeld continuation, and Dan Harmon talks to Zack Snyder about a Rick and Morty Movie. That and more come take a listen.

Episode 281: When One Strike Ends, another finds a way

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0700

You read that title correctly, the second longest WGA strike is officially over! But as that ends, the SAG strike continues, and a SAG strike against the video game publishers looms. Meanwhile, final wrap ups from Tokyo Game Show, The Xbox Activision Deal is finally free to close, Jim Ryan is retiring from PlayStation, and Meta drops details about the Meta Quest 3. In Hollywood, Netflix debuts trailers for a lot of new animation, Amazon is bringing ad's to Prime Video, and Dan Harmon opens up about his working "relationship" with Justin Roiland. To cap off the show we have my favorite 10 80s Family Movies.

Episode 280: The architects of their own destruction

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:15:00 -0700

And just like that, Thrawn is alive, and in person in Ahsoka. Would I have believed you if you told me five years ago Thrawn would appear in person, probably not, yet here we are. Also Microsoft really needs to find staff members that can upload a redacted document, that stays redacted. Because those leaks are no joke, especially when "private" emails are made public. Also It seems like the Writers may have scored a major victory against the studios. That and a hell of a lot more, come take a listen.

Episode 276: It'sa Not-a-me, Mario! Woo-Hoo!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700

If the title wasn't a giveaway, we have learned that Charles Martinet will not longer be the voice of Mario in future Mario games, tis a sad day in gaming. Yet at the same time Gamescom is currently going on in Germany, and we got a wealth of gaming news to talk about. Activision pulled the lid off of the Modern Warfare III, Atari is trying to make another comeback, and oh yeah, Microsoft is selling Activision streaming rights to Ubisoft. Meanwhile in Hollywoodland, the WGA continue their strike and call out the big three, Disney announces a slew of physical releases for digital only shows, and Ahsoka is the best live action Star Wars show, full stop. Plus I give my honest opinion about my top 10 favorite 80s movies.

Episode 272: A movieless Comic Con

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700

What happens when all the major studios pull out of comic con? nothing really, it keeps going because comic con is more then movies and television. We also learned about some major Ubisoft shakeups, kart racers are making a comeback, and Sony's Project Q leaks. Plus Barbenheimer makes for the 4th biggest box office weekend, MOVIES are in fact back! Also due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes, i have dedicated some time talking about old movies, this week we have my favorite movies made in the 1950's.

Episode 271: Your Mission If you choose to accept it....

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0700

In solidarity with the WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strike this will be our last week reporting on new and newly released TV and Movie content, so we will go out with a bang a review of Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part I. Also the Xbox-Activision acquisition is one step closer to completion, finally. Also we will start talking about old movies, and going over things that are already out to you san enjoy content without being a scab! Lets all take a listen!

Episode 270: Comic-Accurate Suit

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0700

If the title doesn't give it away, Wolverine is finally wearing his comics accurate suit. THIS IS NOT A DRILL! 24 years later and its finally happening. Anyway, Microsoft seems to have won its case against the FTC, and its acquisition of ActivisionBlizzard should be able to go through. The Emmys have announced their nominees, Ashoka released a trailer, and Bog Iger isn't going anywhere anytime soon. That and a whole lot more.

Episode 269: I drank a Grimace shake and recorded this episode

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0700

Happy Fourth of July! Well the FTC v Xbox case ended, and yeah, the FTC doesn't know what they are doing. The Sims could be the next game to go F2P, and Stray is finally coming to Xbox, and Ubisoft is remaking Black Flag just in time for Skull n Bones. Jon Favreau opens up about Din Djarin, Kevin Bacon heads back to TV and Netflix seems to be getting HBOs best hits? All hail the rise of Barbenheimer, Indy makes a small whip in the box office, and stop asking Russel Crowe about Gladiator 2. Plus we have a spoiler filled review of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Indiana Jones Ranked:
1.Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
2.Raiders of the Lost Ark
3.Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
4.Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
5.Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Episode 268: This Podcast is just a social construct

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:15:00 -0700

This week was a doozy, how about that FTC v. Xbox case, that is a bonafied shit show. Sony and Microsoft say some wild things in their emails, thats for sure. Tears of the Kingdom sold more copies than expected, Among us heads to TV and Todd Howard talks starfield. Giancarlo wants to still play Moff Gideon, Tomb Raider is still coming from PWB, and Paramount+ cancels a Star Trek show. Sony pulls a Spider universe film, James Mangold talks about his movies, The Flash faces troubles, and we find out who the next Superman will be.

Episode 267: I would like the Podcast to start now

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700

This week we have a review of DC's The Flash, and after a long wait, it did not disappoint. Nintendo held a long and fruitful direct. Netflix held their annual Tudum event, and the FTC is smoking the same stuff as the UK's CMA. We also got news on two PlayStation movie ventures, Star Trek Strange New Worlds returns to screens, and Sony dropped a bloody and brutal Kraven the Hunter Trailer.

Episode 265: Across the Pod-Verse

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 23:30:00 -0700

This week we have a review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse, which you wont want to miss. We also have all the news out of both Meta and Apples new conferences, where a lot of new head based hardware was announced. We learned some major shakeups are coming at GameStop, and the WGA strike continues. No movement on the ABK Xbox merger, and The Rock is getting another standalone movie in the Fast Saga.

Episode 264: It's Tom Wambsgans, were just living in it.

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 31 May 2023 23:00:00 -0700

How about that succession ending, it stuck the landing and that's all that matters, meanwhile the Arrowverse left us, no whimper no bang, just and end. Nintendo continues its fight against itself and its fans, and Konami is just in it for the snakes. Spider-Man's future gets an uplifting update, and The little Mermaid fails to make a splash outside of the US. That and more, come take a listen.

Episode 262: EU x UK: Dawn of Cloud Gaming

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 17 May 2023 23:15:00 -0700

So here we are at a point where the EU has approved the ABK deal for the same reasons that the UK denied the deal, its unreal. We've learned that GTA 6 may be coming sooner then anyone expected. SquareEnix wants to keep growing, and Sony contracts. The WGA strike claims another victim, and who is excited for Fast X?

Episode 261: I'm not a Racoon!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 10 May 2023 23:00:00 -0700

This week is dominated by the affects of the WGA strike so lets talk about what is gonna get delayed. Also gaming seems to be beating at a normal pace so nothing major, other then EA posing massive profits, shocker, I know. And of course we have a review of Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3.

Episode 260: 5 Years in the can!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 May 2023 19:30:00 -0700

You Heard that Right! Today marks the 5th anniversary of the start of this podcast, and how are we celebrating? By treating it like any other week of course! lol. Anyway, this weeks has some fun topics. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is out and we have a early feelings review, we are a week out from the CMA's decision on the Xbox ABK deal, The Writers Strike is official, and we finally got our first look at Dune Part II. Come take a listen.

Episode 259: An F-Bomb drops on the MCU

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0700

Yes you read that correctly, the MCU is getting its first F-Bomb and its not coming from the merc with a mouth. The CMA blocks the Microsoft ABK deal in a shocking twist, that will surely end the way we all expect it to. SEGA unionizes, Netflix brings back a classic, and Pircard gives the D its hero moment. Cinemacon is underway and the studios brought out all the big guns. Come take a listen.

Episode 257: HBOGO, wait no HBONOW, um, HBOMax, err, Max is coming

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:15:00 -0700

Yes MAX is coming, because this is clearly the greatest name for a streaming service, while also showing off its new content. Star Wars Celebration Europe was this past weekend, and it laid out all the ways we can hope for a bright future in a galaxy far, far, away. And we go deep into the Mushroom Kingdom to bring you a review of the Super Mario Bros movie!

Episode 256: 1.21 Gigadroids

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:30:00 -0700

What are you doing in my swamp, because Shrek 5 is closer then you think. E3 is cancelled, and probably forever if we believe the games media. Scott Pilgrim is returning to our screens, and with the same cast as the movie. The Mandalorian brings the cameos and make sure to stick around because we will have a review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Episode 255: I'm Thinking I'm Back

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:30:00 -0700

We've got a John Wick Chapter 4 review in todays episode so make sure to stick around till the end. More news on the Microsoft Activision merger, E3 faces another loss, and Guerilla clarifies why the Horizon Forbidden West DLC is on PS5 only. Star Trek announces its 2023 plans, HBO may be toying with our hearts, and Daredevil may be around longer then we expected. The MCU is growing, and shrinking at the same time, while we get more details about the DCU and Fast franchises. Come take a listen!

Episode 254: Welcome to NNN, Home of the NNN, can I take your order?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700

If the title wasn't an indication of the news then I don't know how to tell you this. But Good Burger is coming Back! Good Burrger 2 was announced, among other things. But the Second Dominion war seems to be heading our way in the star trek universe, the Unreal Engine is literally forging new paths, the Power Rangers are back, and Shazam 2 was funnier then it had any business being.

Episode 253: The Ides of March

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:15:00 -0700

Yes on this Ides of March we have a new episode. We've got Oscars Coverage, and Mando reviews. More news from the Microsoft Activision merger plus DC and Marvel news you wont want to miss. Just make sure to let Caesar know before he sees Brutus.

Episode 252: When Myths Become Reality

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0800

Will the ActivisionBlizzard deal ever stop making for great content? Because at this point its the gift that keeps on giving. Paradox interactive announces a slew of new games and DLC including Cities: Skylines II, Starfield finally has a new release date, and Google Admits it can't do cloud games alone. Paramount+ pulls the plug on Star Trek Discovery, maybe? Jon Bernthal joins the MCU, The Mandalorian shows a Star Wars beast of mythical proportions and Star Trek Picard brings back and old enemy. Also what's going on at Lucasfilm in regards to Star Wars film future?

Episode 250: 250 in the bag!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:15:00 -0800

That's right, episode 250 is in the books! This week is a doozy! We've got a review of Ant-Man & The Wasp Quantumania, Star Trek Picard season 3, and Hogwarts Legacy. Also a lot of movement on the Xbox and ActivisionBlizzard Merger went down over the past week. Meanwhile, Ubisoft admits to some failures, a reflection on the Ben Affleck Daredevil, and Marvel VFX artists speak out.

Episode 249: The Big Game Spot

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:15:00 -0800

Well the Super Bowl dropped some serious Batman on us, and some guardians too. But mostly here for the I'm Batman in the Flash. Respawn Entertainment thinks they can keep Apex going for 20 years, and EA signs a deal with the English Premier League. Mattel is rebooting Barney for some reason, and Arrested Development is leaving Netflix in a surprise move. Meanwhile Kevin Feige gets real about the MCU and and James Gunn gets praise from Zack Snyder.

Episode 248: Stonk Market Crash

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:45:00 -0800

Looks like those AMC Stonks really worked in our favor, (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻. I am overjoyed that I don't have an AMC near me, because if I did, I would be even angrier. Any who, we had a Pokémon-less Nintendo Direct, but it was heavy on the Zelda, The UK and the EU write stern warning in regards to the Activision Microsoft Deal. Sony has a great gaming quarter, and the Switch jumps to #3 all time. The Justin Roiland drama heats up to a new level, and makes me happy about Rick & Morty's future, The Bad Batch may have peaked, and we get to return to Point Place, Wisconsin for another summer. Meanwhile we have what's new on Streaming, as well as news out of Disney, and of course, the aforementioned nonsense coming from AMC.

Episode 245: Cubicle of 10k layoffs

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:15:00 -0800

Those Microsoft Layoffs may have a greater impact on gaming then we might realize, especially for Master Chief. NVIDIA and Google voice their concerns over the Activision deal, but stop short of jumping in Sony's bandwagon. Pour one out for Stadia, as today was its final day. Mark Hamill gives and update on playing the Joker, Spielberg wants to jump into TV, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are coming back. Meanwhile the BatVerse is more real then you realize, James Cameron hits another Billion, and Rainbow Six is coming to the big screen.

Episode 244: Everywhere the Banshees of the White Lotus Elementary

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

Well the Golden Globes huh, how about them apples? Also how are no physical games being sold in the UK, that makes absolutely no sense. Some genre defining directors are making some missteps, WarnerBros is trying out a "were sorry" approach, Paramount+ makes some interesting choices for non Star Trek Properties.

Episode 240: The Game Awards 2: Electric Boogaloo

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:15:00 -0800

That's right, we got a lot more sequel announcements at The Game Awards then anyone may have expected! And we aren't done with awards, as the Golden Globe Nominees were announced as well, and it looks like were in for an interesting ride. Meanwhile what the hell is going on at DC, James Gunn seems to have a massive amount of possible or not possible leaks on his hands. Meanwhile, the FTC is now the third regulatory body to "look deeper" into the Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard.

Episode 239: Lord Gaben Has Spoken!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:30:00 -0800

Yes you heard that right! Lord Gaben has spoken and we all should listen! Anywho, Nick finally got his Analogue Pocket so listen to him speak of its wares, we also prepare for tomorrows The Game Awards, unions are gaining strength in the Games Industry, and Sony is gonna Sony! The Rings of Power ads 15 new cast members, the Boys sets its sights on a spinoff, and what's going on at HBO Max? Meanwhile last Thursday was movie trailer day! We finally get to see Rise of the Beasts and Indiana Jones and the dial of destiny. Meanwhile is the Snyderverse actually going to die?

Episode 238: Nintendo gonna Nintendo

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:45:00 -0800

Why does Nintendo always have such poor community outreach? At least when it comes to games that aren't Pokémon. is there more trouble brewing for the Microsoft acquisition of ActivisionBlizzard? What made the Fallout TV show so much more appealing this time around? AMC is facing its own Walking Dead, Netflix has a hit with Wednesday and Disney+ is bring in more Fox properties. Andor ending on the highest note possible. Meanwhile Indy 5 impressed Harrison, James Gunn hints at whats to come, the Cocaine Bear is getting the movie adaptation it deserved!

Episode 237: Immersion Broken

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:30:00 -0800

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are out, and not looking too hot. A major shakeup at Disney, Ubisoft drops some news, A power Ranger leaves us, and Indy goes digital. Meanwhile the future of DC is on the horizon, the MCU has some interesting things in its future, and Fast X is apparently out of control.

Episode 235: The GOAT has Spoken

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0800

Short episode, heavy on content. More Call of Duty news as the behemoth continues to dominate the industry. Now Europe is looking into Xbox, and Hideo Kojima confirms what is true and what isnt. Meanwhile, WB and HBO lay down the cancel hammer, Disney+ continues to shine, and Andor is top notch. DC films may have a new unified focus, as WB as a whole moves towards a franchise focus.

Episode 234: Is it time to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge, again, again?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0700

Modern Warfare II is out and its fun, but short. Phil Spencer continues his candidness, Sony drops us a doozy with the price of the PSVR2, and Overwatch 2 drops the ball again. Meanwhile the MCU continues to grow on Disney+, DC on tv faces another casualty, and Henry Cavill ditches Geralt. Meanwhile is Dogdeball 2 on the way?

Episode 233: Gotham Plights

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 23:45:00 -0700

The hierarchy of the DC Universe did change, just not in the way the Rock would want you to believe. In todays episode we have a review of Black Adam, James Gunn takes over DC Studios. Phil Spencer gets candid, and Sausage Party is coming to a TV near you.

Episode 232: N.I.C.K.S. Nerd N.E.W.S

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:45:00 -0700

Did you know the MCU is controlled by K.E.V.I.N? Just like how NNN is hosted by N.I.C.K. Anywho, ignore the man behind the curtain, this week we have some big gaming news: Valve updates the steam app, Razer is making a cloud gaming hanheld, the DualSense gets an upgrage, and Silent Hill is officially coming back. Meanwhile Scorsese is making a Gangs of New York show, and Alan Moore hates the Watchmen show too. Harrison Ford joins the MCU, while WarnerBros continues to make the strangest decisions regarding the DCEU, at least Henry is back for Man of Steel 2.

Episode 231: I got a mushroom over heer!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:30:00 -0700

Well we finally got to hear Chris Pratt's Mario, and uhhh, he may be from Brooklyn? Need for Speed is making a quick comeback, Doom has been ported to yet another device. Twitchcon leaves attendees with more then swag, Google ditches Stadia for gaming chromebooks, and META shifts the quest from work to play. Meanwhile HBO Max continues its DC output, while Discovery guts WB of everything else, Netflix in an ironic twist has a Blockbuster show coming, and Andor has its best yet. Marvel Delays Blade, and everything along with it.

Episode 230: Its Jorts Season

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:30:00 -0700

Jorts? Who wears Jorts? Kevin Smith wears jorts, and Clerks 3 is out and we have a review. Is Sony making the right moves with PlayStation right now? Who knows. Google kills Stadia, finally, Overwatch 2 has a shakey launch, and who will rule the video game world, Saudi Arabia or Tencent? Meanwhile Community gets its 6 seasons and a movie, Fraiser is coming back to the airwaves, and is Blade dead?

Episode 226: Edgerunning back to Night City

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 23:45:00 -0700

Mhmm I'm Mr. Frundles! That's Right Rick and Morty are back and destroying another universe! Is Halo Infinite in trouble? if you ask content creators, its a yes, if you ask me its a maybe? Gamepass is growing, PS5 is shrinking, and its time to go back to Night City Samurai! Netflix is in a rush to beat Disney+ and Rosario wants back into the MCU. Meanwhile Rings of Power defies all of my expectations.

Episode 215: Not to infinity or beyond

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:15:00 -0700

This week continues the not E3 news, like and overview of Overwatch 2, and news about the Final Fantasy VII Remake part 2. Activision investigates itself, and also cancels a guaranteed blockbuster. Is a Jon Snow spinoff really necessary at HBO? Because HBO thinks so. Obi-Wan Kenobi ends in a perfect way. Meanwhile Sony is continuing to push its Non Spidey, Spidey Films, Top Gun Maverick is TC's best preforming movie, and Buzz lightyear fails to draw a crowd.

Episode 211: Celebrations Eve

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 May 2022 23:00:00 -0700

Yes we are on the Eve of Star Wars Celebration, and that means talking about star wars as little as possible until after the show. But no worries, we have Mission Impossible to talk about, and Stranger Things, Umbrella Academy, Pokémon and more.

Episode 209: Getting back on the Lunchbox

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 11 May 2022 23:00:00 -0700

Are you looking for a review of Doctor Strange? Well we've got one, you'll just have to listen till the end of the episode, and beware spoilers within. We've also got news on the EA and FIFA split, as well as a review for Picard and Halo!

Episode 208: This is where the Fun Begins

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 05 May 2022 00:15:00 -0700

May the 4th be With You! Its a Star Wars day episode! Plus we have more Activision News. The Embracer Group takes some studios out of SquareEnixs hands, and Meta has plans for the Quest. Meanwhile, the CW kills off two more Arrowverse shows, Jackass is coming back to TV, and Halo drops another dud, and Moon Knight Kills it! Also FastX finds a new director, the MCU Fantastic Four loses a director, and Jurassic World Dominion is setting up a great finish. Meanwhile, its Star Wars day so here is another rant complaining about JJ Abrams.

Episode 204: The whole thing sounds pretty stupid to me!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 01:15:00 -0700

You expect a break? No breaks. We got LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, E3 is dead, and Max Payne is coming back. Obi-Wan is delayed, by two days, David Attenborough is headed to AppleTV+, and Young Justice is back! Michael Bay admits he went to far with Transformers, Ezra Miller is causing a stir, and Jurassic World Dominion is shaping up to be a real titan.

Episode 203: When the Slaps fall silent

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:30:00 -0700

Activision oh Activision, what can go wrong next. Meanwhile BotW 2 is delayed, again. PlayStation announces is new and improved PlayStation Plus, and the Halo show is just sorta there. And the Oscar goes to....Zack Snyder?

Episode 201: Is this thing On?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 02:15:00 -0700

Just your standard news: Skull and Bones is still alive, The Batman, James T. Kirk recast, George RR Martin still hasn't finished the winds of winter. You know standard fare.

Episode 200: 200 in the Bag

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 23:30:00 -0800

Nick hits his 200th episode! Yes you read that right 200 hundred episodes of Nick's Nerd News! We appreciate all of our loyal listeners. And this week, the most important thing is our review of The Batman (2022), everything else is just a toy!

Episode 197: Nick's Nerd Living: A community for people

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:15:00 -0800

I never thought I would say the words " a planned community brought to you by Disney" yet here we are just a few weeks into 2022. Also on the docket, Microsoft vows to change the culture at Activision, and also vows to keep CoD multiplatform. Cyberpunk 2077 finally receives its next gen updates, and becomes the game it was meant to be, a year and a half later. The Super Bowl is come and gone, and that means, trailers, trailers, trailers. Plus, The Book of Boba Fett knocks it out of the park for its season finale.

Episode 194: Its a gaming world, were just living in it

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 23:45:00 -0800

More news continues to trickle out from the Xbox & ActivisionBlizzard buyout. 343 makes due on its promises, Respawn announces three new Star Wars games, Boba Fett continues to be a boss, and Mortal Kombat 2 is on the way.

Episode 193: What does $70b get me

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

Obviously the only story that matters this week is that Real Steel is getting a Disney+ show. Im kidding its Xbox purchasing ActivisionBlizzard. That and some other stuff too, come take a listen.

Episode 185: Everybody gets a Smash clone!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Halo Infinite MP has been out a week, and I have some thoughts. Meanwhile that rumored WarnerBros Smash clone is real, and its spectacular. The external pressure on Activision is growing, and internal pressure isn't simmering down either. Meanwhile Lucasfilm is setting its sights on the future of the franchise, and TV seems to be the path. The MCU is setting up multiple secret projects, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a sequel worth your time.

Episode 184: A Legend turns 20

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:15:00 -0800

As we celebrate #HALO20 and #XBOX20 lets not forget our future. We also have more depression ActivisionBlizzard news, The Game Awards announces its nominees. Disney+ celebrates it's Disneyplusaversary, and Marvel Nukes the internet with the new Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer. Also Nick finally watched Eternals, and has some thoughts.

Episode 180: The return of the domes fans

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:30:00 -0700

DC Fandom 2021 did not disappoint. They have officially laid down the gauntlet at the MCUs feet, and await their counter. Meanwhile there a lot of movers and shakers going on in the video game world, as we have news across the platforms and publishers.