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

Episode 412: Regularly Scheduled Programming

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:30:00 -0700

We are back to our regularly scheduled programming, and that's all things nerd, geek and not sports. This week, we have Forza Horizon 6 news, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie dominates the box office, and Animorphs is pulling a Doug and coming to Disney. Plus Xbox news, PUBG wants to take Fornite's crown, and Avatar is losing steam.

Episode 401: The Sanic Mysteries: Gotta go fast

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:30:00 -0800

Well Star Wars fans can continue to argue, because Kathleen Kennedy stepping down certainly wont stop them. But something to stop to listen to, is George RR Martin telling all to the Hollywood Reporter. Plus, Fallout Season 2 is not falling behind season 1, people just don't remember how TV works. Ubisoft decided to lay a big one on the gaming industry by cancelling another Prince of Persia game, and Netflix wants to keep WB movies on the big screen if the merger goes through. That and more on this weeks episode.

Episode 400: Staying Four-Humble

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0800

Its our 400th episode! We might be recording a day early but that doesn't mean the news stops. Apparently the Doomsday trailers are a story, not a cohesive one though. Jackass is returning to theaters, but at what cost? GameStop is closing stores, are you surprised? Plus reactions to the Golden Globes, and more!

Episode 399: You Can't Sit With Us!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:15:00 -0800

Paramount needs to give up on Warner Bros, they ain't letting you buy them. CES 2026 is in full swing and with it both vaporware and the future of tech. Ubisoft pulls a bad move and closes a studio that just unionized. Stranger Things ended on a high note, despite what the internet thinks. Plus everything Nick's is looking forward to in 2026.

Episode 398: Nick's Nerd New Year: Lucky Number Se7en

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0800

No 7 Wonders of the nerd world here, just Top 10s for 2025. With some news sprinkled in. Nick once again brings his Top 10 Movies, Games and TV shows to round out the year. No more perfect a day than New Years Eve! See you in 2026!

Episode 385: Hey Bub....This is the way

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:45:00 -0700

New Trailers for Insomniacs Wolverine and The Mandalorian and Grogu have blown me away. Black Ops 7 gives a full multiplayer reveal, Xbox jacks up prices in an unprecedented move, and Nintendo is trying to rewrite the rules. Plus Daredevil is getting more screen time, Disney+ is hiking up prices, Alien: Earth needs more time, and James Gunn says Batman has to be done right. That and more on this weeks episode.

Episode 379: Not for Clankers

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Xbox just keeps taking hits, and there is no way to spin it. Sony takes one on the chin too, as their Live Service goals aren't playing out the way they hoped. Plus Blizzard loses Rod, Strauss is the ultimate hype man, and Battlefield is back? Plus Paramount sets its sights on its new future, DC Studios has a plan, Captain Jack Sparrow might be back. Plus Reviews of Black Bag, Twisted Metal Season 2 and the first two episodes of Alien Earth.

Episode 361: Nintendo's and Dont's of Tariffs

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:30:00 -0700

The Switch 2 faces an uphill battle, and its only half Nintendo's fault. Plus more trailers from Cinemacon, The Predator gets animated, and Robert Pattison may be heading to Arrakis. Meanwhile, Minecraft breaks the box office in more ways than one, Bungie pulls the lid off of Marathon.

Episode 290: The Courage to podcast

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0800

We should all have courage like David Zaslav (；￣Д￣）. Lord Gaben has been required to return to the US for court, more layoffs hit the game development world, and CD Projekt Red is really gearing up for the Witcher 4. Meanwhile The Hunger Games prequel is just wrapping up the box office, Taika wants to make sure his Star Wars will be good, and Chris Evans is totally unware of the return of Cap. Also I give my top 10 90s Drama films.

Episode 266: Two Discs: Escaping in the same direction!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:15:00 -0700

E3 might be cancelled, but what happened over the last few days sure feels like E3. We had an Xbox Games Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, Summer Games Fest, Capcom Showcase, and and whole lot more. And boy, how about that Starfield Direct, that is the first time I've been excited for a Bethesda game. Also the Writers strike claims new victims, unsurprisingly, Netflix gets new subscribers, and stick around for a spoiler filled review of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

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 241: The Power that's inside

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0800

You read that title right. Its a Pokémon reference, as we have now learned, Ash Ketchum is nearing the end of his Pokémon Journey. Big Shakeups happening in the world of the Xbox Activision merger. The FTC moves against Epic, John Carmack is leaving Meta, and Goat Simulator tries to rip off GTA 6. Amazon is making big promises for the Rings of Power's future, and HBO Max continues to fumble on the goal line. James Gunn talks Terminators future, Henry Cavill joins a new IP universe, and James Gunn isn't backing down.

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 229: Alpha Flight Strikes Back!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:15:00 -0700

Whoa talk about earth shattering news! How many of y'all are excited that Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine and in Deadpool 3 of all places! Is he the MCUs Wolverine? Who knows. We also talk about Netflix Tudum, Star Wars Andor, Star Trek 4, James Bond, Call of Duty Modern Warfare II, Overwatch 2 and Cyberpunk's rise from the ashes.

Episode 220: Comic Kang: The Shazam Dynasty

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:15:00 -0700

Comic-Con has come and gone, how did yall feel about it, because Marvel came to play, while DC is still just trying to figure itself out? Star Trek laid on the nostalgia, and Keanu pulled no punches. Meanwhile, that KoToR Remake isn't coming out anytime soon.

Episode 217: I'm not even supposed to be here today

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700

Snoochie Boochies! Dante and Randall are back! Clerks III is coming and I cant wait! Also we finally have an official release date for God of War Ragnarok. Andor is coming in hot, and The Duffer Brothers are expanding their power at Netflix.

Episode 162: The Return of the Chief

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:45:00 -0700

E3 2021 is in the bag, mostly. Disney is making waves at Disney+. And the Future of DC on film is coming into focus

Episode 150: 150? We hit 150?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:30:00 -0700

We are back after last weeks detour. And we are back with episode 150. I can believe we hit 150 that's wild. Anyway this week is all about The Snyder Cut, ok not really but it a big portion. PlayStation buys Evo while Xbox sets its sights on Discord. Activision is in a tricky spot. Falcon and The Winter Solider is here and falls somewhat flat, despite setting up a bigger story. And the best Clone Wars is headed to Disney+. Meanwhile, Indiana Jones joins the 4k world. Disney shifts all its release dates, and we see what's up with the Oscars this year.

Episode 148: Coming 2 Zenimax

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:45:00 -0800

The Microsoft acquisition of Bethesda is complete, so what does that mean for the future? Marvels avengers is not helping its case, and is heading down the Anthem path. WandaVision had an underwhelming finale, and the Flash is setting up things to come. While the Powerpuff girls are headed to the CW. Star Trek once again teases its film future. Amazon boasts that Coming 2 America had the best streaming debut, even though the movie was very mediocre. Meanwhile Disney+ and Space Jam cause a bit of a row, and Nick takes on the culture war.

Episode 146: Nick's Nerd Nursery

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0800

Its a video game centric week as we discuss the official death of Anthem, Blizzcon announcements, trouble is brewing at several developers while other studios are growing. Sony continues to go in a strange trajectory, while Chicago Lawmakers make the billionth attempt at outlawing violent video games. Plus big news from the TCA upfronts for Disney+ and Paramount+. What's new on streaming, and also more information about the Snyder Cut and what to expect from Spider-Man.

Episode 120: The fans of domes

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:30:00 -0700

DC FanDome was a pretty crazy event, and we got some awesome first looks at The Suicide Squad and Matt Reeves The Batman. Plus more news on the battle brewing between Epic and Apple. Whats being added to streaming services in September. Plus is the exorcist returning to the big screen? Are you excited for a remake of Planes, Trains and Automobiles? And Batfleck is back! Plus a hell of a lot more, come take a listen.

Episode 119: When Infinite becomes Indefinite

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:15:00 -0700

Will the delay of Halo Infinite hurt the Launch of Series X? Probably, Nick has some thoughts. Apple and Epic are duking it out in a battle for the ages, who will come out on top. Star Trek is boldly going but not as soon as you might expect, while Agents of Shield goes above and beyond expectations in its finale. Tron 3 is happening but at what cost? And movie theaters are opening but is it worth it? That and a hell of a lot more.

Episode 116: This convention is a con

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0700

Comic-Con@home was just kind of meh... the Xbox Games showcase wasn't terrible, but Halo Infinite looks smooth, too smooth. Ubisoft is vowing to change. Jet Set Radio gets a spiritual successor. G4 returns. HBO begins casting for its GoT prequel. Netflix and Amazon hand out renewals like they are candy. Is Lando headed to the small screen? Whats new on netflix? The Russo bros would return for Secret Wars. Tenet isnt coming to the US anytime soon. The Snyder cut is teased even more. Star Wars gets pushed back. and Aliens are real! i Repeat Aliens are real! that and more, come take a listen

Episode 111: SNAP returns!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:30:00 -0700

Thats right folks, POKEMON Snap is back!!!!!!!!!! This week we also discuss the new Pokemon Expansion: Isle of Armor, the Star Wars Squadrons Announcement. Madden '21 and FIFA '21 will upgrade for free. Cyberpunk gets a delay, while the confusion continues regarding Spider-Man Miles Morales for the PS5. Skate might also maybe possibly be back? Obi-Wan Kenobi will utilize the same VFX as The Mandalorian. Avatar and Jurassic World are going back to work. The Oscars gets delayed. AMC looking to open soon. We get a better look at Darkseid. And Star Wars Celebration gets cancelled, while DC opens the DC FanDOME in Comic-cons absence.

Episode 105: Word to your mother

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 13 May 2020 18:00:00 -0700

ITS OUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOLKS! so Nick spends it by not talking about it at all. We get our first look at next gen "gameplay". Cyberpunk2077 wants to piss off the religious groups, Mortal Kombat gets an extension. Star Wars day news!!!!!!!!!!!BOBA FETT, TAIKA, Jedi Fallen Order! Nic Cage is going to tv for the first time. Solar Opposites is hilarious, RENO911! is perfect. Sly says Demolition Man 2 is in the works, Avatar sequels cost how much? And the Batman 80th anniversary loot crate.