Nick's Nerd News - Episodes Tagged with “Game Of Thrones”

Episode 407: they always come back

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:30:00 -0800

What's your favorite scary movie? Mine isn't scream 7, and take a listen to hear why. Speaking of scary movies, the Wayans's dropped a trailer for their big return to Scary Movie, and HBO graced us with a trailer for its upcoming Green Lantern Show Lanterns. Also we finally got a reveal of Pokémon Generation 10 and its starters, meanwhile Highguard which exploded onto the gaming stage is shutting down after only a few weeks. That and more on this weeks episode.

Episode 406: Phil NOT of the future

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:15:00 -0800

In massive gaming news, and I MEAN MASSIVE! Phil Spencer has retired from Xbox and Microsoft and his #2 Sarah Bond resigned as well, as a questionable new CEO takes the reigns. Plus Sony plans to reboot their wider Spider-manless Spider-verse after its utter collapse, no more morbin time? Mortal Kombat 2 got a Johnny Cage filled trailer and Valve is getting sued by the state of New York and as Jackie Chiles would say: "It's outrageous, egregious, preposterous!"

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 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 396: These go to eleven

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:15:00 -0800

The world lost a great director this week, and its not gonna be the same without him. We've got two weeks of stories to cover, The Game Awards got swept, and also gave us to Star Wars game announcements. The Golden Globes are set, and will the Bear be dethroned by The Studio? The Warner Bros and Netflix saga has begun, despite Paramount's eagerness, CCXP brought the trailers, and Wake Up Dead man dropped on Netflix. Come take a listen.

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 388: Twist-It! Pull-It! Bop-It!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:45:00 -0700

Sony lays out its future, while Pokémon's future got leaked all over the internet. New York Comic Con brought the trailers, making it a definite competitor to SDCC. Plus IGN Fan fest was in full effect today with some great new, like a Bob-It video game! Plus a full review of Tron: Ares, is it bad, is it good, or is it just there...

Episode 384: Mileage may vary

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:15:00 -0700

While there are fun things to talk about, like the Muppets returning, Nintendo directs, the 90s Console wars, and the new Anaconda. There are also not fun things, like Nintendo and Pokémon behind paywalls, HBO and passwords, and The Long Walk. And at the end, a serious discussion about a topic I try to stay away from, but luckily, that's at the end. Enjoy

Episode 366: Another Rebrand?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 14 May 2025 23:00:00 -0700

A lot of big news out of the Studio Upfronts, the biggest being the return of HBO Max! Also we need to talk about the things Nintendo is doing, because i gotta say, NitenDONT! Plus Waffle House in Tekken is still not any closer, and we got to see our first look at Spider-Noir. Plus I break down my day at Universal Studios Hollywood!

Episode 360: Xbox 360 2

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:15:00 -0700

The wait it finally over, The Nintendo Switch 2 finally has a release date, a price and some games! Nintendo isnt playing anymore. Plus the MCU decided to blow up the internet the one week I record a day early. CinemaCon is staging a bright future for Hollywood, and Asus may be behind the first Xbox handheld. Plus Ubisoft, Sean Bean, and Coyote vs Acme!

Episode 354: Cowabung-NO

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:30:00 -0800

Another week another round of gaming layoffs, are you shocked? Didn't think so. Should CoD go Free to Play? Some gamers think so after the newest crossover. SNL celebrated its 50th and it was a damn good show, The Accountant finally shows off its sequel, and we have a full review of Captain America: Brave New World.

Episode 351: Wide Angle Lens

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 23:30:00 -0800

How about that Superman Trailer....people need to chill. Is Bioware doomed? Is Xbox really going to change to publishing? The Oscars controversy continues, and Robert Eggers is heading to the land of Labyrinth, which I miss David Bowie even more. Also Fans need to chill, for real....

Episode 344: The Gods will decide

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:30:00 -0800

The Gods will decide the fate of Gladiator 2, because if I had a say so it would be put in the Bargain Bin. Also, Chris Evans is returning to the MCU(again), Jeremy Allen White is headed to a Galaxy Far Far away in a role you would never expect, and Eminem is hitting the links with Happy Gilmore. Plus Sony is finally putting its Spidey Spinoffs out to pasture. Plus, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is living up to its potential, Pokémon is teaming up with Aardman, while Marvel Rivals is just existing. That and more, come take a listen.

Episode 340: The Tropes are Hungry

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Another week, another meltdown over Xbox exclusives and "WhY ShOuLd I bUy An XbOx", all because Phil continues to say the same thing over and over for years. We also got confirmation that the Mass Effect Television show is full steam ahead! Lets hope Amazon repeats the magic it did with Fallout. Plus there are apparently a million star wars movies in development, and im sure only 4 will actually come out. Denzel teases his future in the MCU, and D23 Brazil brought the heat. That and a hell of a lot more.

Episode 339: Vote for Kramer

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:30:00 -0800

The only election that matters is the Condo President of Del Boca Vista! Also in the news, the Switch's eventual successor will be backwards compatible, in what form, we don't actually know, and the Netflix animated series Arcane based on League of Legends cost more than most movies to make??? Plus 3 new LEGO movies are in development at Universal, and we got a full trailer for the new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew. The Goonies vibes are high! That plus a hell of a lot more.

Episode 338: The Witching Hour

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:45:00 -0700

You are here for one thing, and one thing only, Black Ops 6, and guess what, I got exactly what you are looking for. Full Black Ops Coverage! Campaign review, multiplayer preview, and all the launch news. We also have news about a new scary movie, with the WAYANS BROS returning, but as one franchise returns, another fades. We may have seen the end of the Fantastic Beasts spin offs. Plus Nintendo dropped a music app, so are we all gonna have Nintendo Wrapped at the end of the year?

Episode 327: Darkness falls on the (Para)mount...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:45:00 -0700

We are back, and this time...on time. Tango Gameworks has been saved, and so has Hi-Fi Rush! as the PUBG owners swoop in to save it, Borderlands fails to find loot at the box office, and Strauss Zelnick has a lot to say about the game industry. Meanwhile, Kit Harrington opens up about GoT and Marvel. Disney brings the smoke at D23, and Paramount is diving off its peak. That and More, come take a listen.

Episode 326: Winter is coming...again

Nick DeFalco — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0700

Did y'all know that winter is coming? Its not just the Starks that say it, now the Targaryen's say it too, and in high Valyrian. Anyway, we must now wait another two years for more House of the Dragon, but we are getting more Westeros next year! GameStop announces the end of GameInformer....is nothing sacred anymore? Meanwhile WB Gaming is imploding, Bungie done messed up, and Intel is whoa. Plus More Deadpool & Wolverine news, Inside Out 2 passes another milestone, and John Wick's world is about to expand.

Episode 322: Angōs, Meleys.

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:30:00 -0700

Well, GamePass is getting a price hike, but are you surprised? Inside Out 2 keeps raking it in, movies are so back! Kevin Feige had to explain a certain act to MCU execs for a Deadpool joke. Meanwhile, the Horizon Zero Dawn show is dead at Netflix. Also Gladiator II and Agatha All Along get trailers that do not dispel any confusion, Palworld wants to expand beyond gaming, and Nintendo goes off brand. Plus, Shrek 5 is official now, Temuera wants to steal an episode of the Mandalorian and Norman Reedus plans for more Darryl Dixon. Then, a Beverly Hills Cop review to wrap it all up. RIP Rhaenys.

Episode 320: Thick Gatorade?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -0700

Just sit there and stew a while with that title. Once you get that out of the way, we got a bit to talk about. The Acolyte just dropped a action packed, death filled episode, and hinted at ties to the sequel trilogy. Eddie Murphy dropping extremely unexpected Shrek news, and HBO gets what MAX didnt! Plus, Sony seems to be abandoning the PSVR 2 already, XBOX wants to make a big splash at Gamescom, and Capcom is bringing Frank West back, again. A ton more so stick around and take a listen.

Episode 319: We have a (2)-319!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:15:00 -0700

Nintendo continues to beat its on drum, as we saw on full display at the newest Direct, and did we get our first footage of a game running on the next switch? Elden Ring hits a major milestone before its DLC release, and Todd Howard gets candid. They Boys and House of the Dragon return and hit the ground running. And the Acolyte has broken the fandom, in a way I never expected. But what about the droid attack on the wookies?

Episode 318: Xbox has all the games!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:30:00 -0700

The summer of gaming 2024 is here! We got summer games fest, the Xbox Showcase, Sony State of Play(last week), and the Ubisoft Forward! We have news from all of it! And did you expect a Perfect Dark gameplay reveal? Cause I didn't. So many games are coming to gamepass, and so many games are staying on Xbox, except DOOM but thats ok, its a Mad World. Also more hungers games is coming, both on the page and on the screen, Netflix is expaning its Nickelodeon world, and its Zack Snyder world, meanwhile Max is growing Westeros and Middle Earth. WB also seems to doubling down on Anime. Plus is Marvels Blade in trouble again? Plus Alamo Drafthouse is saved by Sony.

Episode 315: Streaming Wars: The Wrath of Cable

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

Here we are yet again, streaming bundles are just cable, and its obvious that big tech just makes things more complicated then they ever needed to be. Also, gaming rumors run rampant this week, and they touch all facets of the industry. Meanwhile, consolidation hits a arm of the gaming biz no one expected, IGN gobbles up Eurogame, gamesindustry.biz and more, plus EA SPORTS College Football is here and has a release date. Plus the MCU is plotting its return, Star Trek is confused and the Monsterverse looses its captain.

Episode 314: A Sixth fit for the gods

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 15 May 2024 23:00:00 -0700

Well would you look at that, 6 years in, we are still rambling about nonsense. Ubisoft finally announces and shows off its newest Assassin's Creed, Shadows, set in feudal Japan, allowing everyone to play out their Shogun dreams. Meanwhile, Square Enix is finally going to support a multiplatform agenda, and Helldivers breaks a record. Also Hollywood upfronts are going on, so we have a ton of TV news, not to be outdone, by the announcement of a new Lord of the Rings movie, or the return of Happy Gilmore.

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 311: Whiskey D***k of the Claws

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0700

HI Peanut! Boy was that Deadpool and Wolverine trailer just glorious. Just inject it straight into my corneas. Also, Embracer group was apparently not too big to fail, as they are splitting into 3 sperate companies. Meta announces new partnerships for the quest, and a price drop for the Quest 2. Jack Black is unsurprisingly playing Steve in the Minecraft movie, Sony wants to buy Paramount, and Zoolander 2 was a wake up call for Ben Stiller. That and more, come take a listen.

Episode 309: Total Eclipse of the Pod

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -0700

Don't worry, no need to wear protective eyewear to listen to this weeks episode. This week, EA makes a few announcements, some of them late, some of them unexpected, and some of them booed. Ubisoft finally gives us a release date for Star Wars Outlaws, and gives the Prince of Persia a roguelike makeover. Meanwhile, Disney makes big announcements for 2026, Joker gets a trailer, and AMC says "hindsight is 20/20". That and more.

Episode 308: Now Streaming on Quibi!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0700

April Fools! Hope Everyone enjoyed their joke filled holiday! This Week we have a Kaiju filled review for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, plus more layoffs hit the gaming industry, in what feels like a death march towards self implosion. Also Xbox wants to bring AI to your support page, and Saber Interactive assures us the KoToR remake is "alive and well". Also WarnerBros wants to poison us with another Matrix movie, Christopher Nolan becomes a Sir and Sam Raimi is practically begging for The Secret Wars directing job. Plus a hell of a lot more!

Episode 307: The Juice is Loose

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:30:00 -0700

We got a fun one for you today! Recaps from GDC were the future of PlayStation and Xbox are on developers minds. Larian is moving on from DnD, Bethesda says The Elder Scrolls VI is playable, and Gearbox is leaving Embracer Group. Plus its trailer centrail, Bad Boys 4, The Penguin, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, House of the Dragon, and More. Plus Happy Gilmore 2 seems to be a lock, and Tony Hawk is making a cartoon. Plus a full review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and my top 10 90s comedies.

Episode 304: Cerveza Cristal!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:45:00 -0800

🎶Cerveza Cristal!🎶 Happy post Leap Day! Did y'all survive 2/29?? cause Not everyone did. Anywho, This week we have a lot of shakeups in the gaming industry with both Saber Interactive and Toys for Bob leaving their parent corporations. Xbox showed off games during their Partner Preview, Baldur's Gate 3 will be 4 discs and Arthur Morgan will narrate and Audio book about Red Dead Redemption 2. Meanwhile Superman Legacy becomes Superman, Disney cancels movies, and 6 Seasons and a Movie is no longer in doubt. Plus! A review of Dune Pt. 2!

Episode 303: Rubber goose, green moose, guava juice!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:45:00 -0800

3oh!3! We got a good episode for yall today! Pokémon news? WE got it! Age of Empires news? WE got it! Naked Gun news? We got it! Unfortunately we also have news of more layoffs effecting the gaming industry. Meanwhile companies like Nvidia diversify and hit a $2trillion, yes with a T, market cap. Plus, is 6 seasons and a movie in danger?

Episode 301: I am Marvel Jesus!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 23:30:00 -0800

We have a nerd filled Valentines episode for all of you! Major Marvel mews across the board! The Super Bowl was the most watched telecast in history, and movie trailers were a plenty! Plus we have major updates from Sony and PlayStation, Ubisoft is not afraid of GTA 6, and Xbox jets off to Arrakis. That and more!

Episode 300: For Tonight We Dine In Hell!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:30:00 -0800

We made it! 300 episodes! Look at us, who woulda thunk? But hey we still got news to talk about. Top stories include Disney's investment into Epic Games and a new Fortnite partnership. Microsoft and Xbox are facing a massive wave of distrust, doubt, and sadness after rumors spark a wildstorm, and Gina Carano is suing Disney over "free speech". Plus we have Final Fantasy news, EVO news, and Hollywood just sending a flood of news down the pike. Including a river of Disney news.

Episode 296: The Bear's Beef, and his successor too

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:15:00 -0800

Well the Golden Globes happened, and CES is still underway, hopefully you wont confuse the two. Lucasfilm dropped a thermal detonator's worth of news, a new star wars film, and a shows renewal. Xbox takes the first stage of 2024, and Star Citizen wants to take all your money, after it already did so. Layoffs continue in the gaming industry, as Hollywood kicks it back into high gear. Plus my favorite movies from 1991, since it was the year I was born. Come take a listen.

Episode 295: Nick's Nerd New Year: If it ain't broke don't six it

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Its Nick's Nerd New Year once again! So we have Top 10's in gaming, TV and Film! And I don't think you can guess any of them. Plus we know that two major Nintendo figure heads have no plan on stopping in the gaming industry any time soon. Steamboat Willie is taking over the internet, and everything in between. We also have an Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review, too bad it wont help WB overtake Disney or Universal at the box office.

Episode 291: Return of the VICE

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:30:00 -0800

We waited and we received, the trailer for GTA VI is here and it is glorious! Rockstar did not disappoint. We also have news about the turmoil at Bungie, Fornite has piqued my interest for the first time, and Phil Spencer gets candid on several topics. Plus Tom Holland on his Spider-Man future, Pixar is releasing several films in theaters for the first time next year, Ryan Reynolds opens up about Deadpool leaks, and Barbie is hitting Max. Plus We have a trailer bonanza, Godzilla, Halo, The Boys, Furiosa, and more. Come take a listen.

Episode 287: Oh what a Glorious Day!

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

Today brought us such wonderful news! The SAG-AFTRA Strike is over! and the GTA 6 trailer was announced for early December! I could not be more happy! Also in the News, the bombshell report about Marvel Studios from Variety, Nintendo has a record year, Blizzcon was back, and trailers galore.

Episode 286: Spared Every Expense

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:15:00 -0700

Happy Halloween everyone! Sony shakeups Bungie, Xbox shakes up its leadership, and Cliff Bleszinski wants to shake up Gears again. Ubisoft is prepping to dump old online services, Stardew Valley creator wants Studio Ghibli version of Stardew Valley, and Five Nights at Freddy's wins the weekend box office. Over in Hollywood, Marvel studios finds its new creative team for Daredevil Born Again, WB parks "Fantastic Beasts", while Disney shifts some dates. The Actors are still negotiating, Plus a top 10 of 90s Sci-Fi movies.

Episode 274: Pokémon Presents: Tekken 8

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:30:00 -0700

We had some big gaming news over the last week between EVO 2023 and Pokémon Presents, thus giving us something to feast on before Gamescon. Meanwhile there has been a lot of movement out of Hollywood, not necessarily on the strike front, but news nonetheless. Barbie made a billion in under 20 days, Disney+ is following in Netflix's footsteps, and while Max is pulling a pandemic Netflix. Lin Manuel Miranda wants to adapt a classic for the stage, and Pixar isn't worried about the future. We cap off the show with the best movies from the 1970s.

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 258: Eeeeyahhhh!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 23:45:00 -0700

Its Morphin Time! Did anyone else notice how cheesy The MMPR 30th anniversary special was? Also the absence of certain people was extremely noticeable. Mando ended today, and it was not as satisfying as I had hoped. Star Trek Picard brought the D, and the F to the party, but who invited the Borg? Sonic and the Angry Birds are getting together, and Oppenheimer is not going to let Barbara drop the bomb on him. That and more on this weeks episode!

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 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 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 242: Nick's Nerd New Year, 5th Edition

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0800

Nick spend the episode reflecting on 2022. That's it, no news, no updates. Just his top 10s in video games, movies and tv shows. Enjoy and be ready for a strong 2023.

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 236: He Was Vengeance, He Was the Night, He will always be Batman

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:45:00 -0800

RIP Kevin Conroy, the goat, THE Batman! Also God of War Ragnarok is out and is fun, the game awards have announced their nominees, and yes Marvels Avengers is still a thing. Andor continues to knock it out of the park, The Santa Clauses is slow, and Ash finally becomes the very best. John Wick Chpater 4 brings in the big guns, James Gunn teases something Terrific, and Margot Robie is no longer sailing. That and more come take a listen.

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 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 228: Do you Remember?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 01:45:00 -0700

Its the 21st night of September, do you remember? This week we have the takeaways from Tokyo Game Show, Twitch has a lot of problems on its hands, GTA VI got leaked, and Nvidia announces the RTX 4000 series. Meanwhile, Halo season 2 starts production, Amazon is making a Blade Runner show, and Andor completely blows me away. In Hollywood, WB and DC continue to make strange decisions, Sony delays some movies, and Lucasfilm scares the internet.

Episode 227: State of Forward Direct 23

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

Are you a fan of Disney and Video games? Well this was the week for you. We had D23, a Nintendo Direct, a Sony State of Play and a Ubisoft Forward. So buckle in and lets get going. Also Make sure to join our brand new Discord Server!

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 225: A Chungus Among Us

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:45:00 -0700

The Big Chungus will never be forgotten, as WB Games has registered a trademark in his honor. Video Game TV shows are coming, and we shouldn't have to wait very long. Lower Deck's Returns and doesn't pull any punches, while House of the Dragon brings back the intrigue and drama Westeros is known for. Meanwhile Axel Foley is back and I couldn't be happier.

Episode 224: Gamescom: House of the Controller

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:30:00 -0700

Gamescom is upon us, and that means gaming announcements geared toward the European Market. But it also means, tons of sweet new game trailers and announcements. Destiny 2 is heading for a huge 2023, Madden 23 has some issues, and WB is up to its normal shenanigans, meanwhile our return to Westeros is better then we thought.

Episode 221: WB's Killing Joke

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 23:45:00 -0700

Well I'm thoroughly convinced Warner Bro's has no idea how to run film franchises anymore. As Batgirl has been shelved, potentially forever, and I mean forever. PlayStation kills a feature no one ever used, Streaming heats up this August, and the Arrowverse may have a end date.

Episode 219: Its a PS world, we're just livin in it

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:00:00 -0700

If the title isn't clear, this is a PlayStation news heavy week. Not all news, but a good chunk. EA is making waves with a new Skate Announcement. LEGO has a few big announcements up its sleeve, that's what she said! Amazon and HBO Max aren't pulling any punches with new trailer drops. Netflix is double down on its password enforcement. And was the movement to restore the Snyderverse all a ruse? That and more in this weeks episode.

Episode 216: The reinvention of NNN

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:45:00 -0700

who are we kidding, there's no reinvention happening. Anywho, this week we got news from all over the gaming space, from console to mobile. TV heats up with all its super hero glory, and Top Gun crosses a billion.

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 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 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 199: Nick's Glorious Return

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:15:00 -0800

Yes you read that right Nick is back in a double feature episode, featuring two weeks worth of news! Shout out to Scott for hosting last week as well. But yes you guessed it two weeks worth of news, that includes the Pokémon news, Street Fighter, Horizon Forbidden West, Peacemaker, #Bendergate and a hell of a lot more!

Episode 191: Its 2022? Are you sure?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:30:00 -0800

Just a quick roundup of this weeks news, as we come back from the holidays. Also we look forward to the future!

Episode 186: Home is where the Halo is!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0800

Guess this episode never published, well here it is!

Episode 178: Kingdom Carnarge: Let their be Squid

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:45:00 -0700

Have you watched Squid Game yet? because you should. Also on the show today, Tokyo Games Show roundup, big news and rumors from Konami, and Capcom. Appple is apparently the number one video game retailer, and Twitch faces a massive leak. Meanwhile Venom and 007 rule the box office, and Smash Fans are dissapointed but still praise Sakurai,

Episode 164: Blowing the Doors Off

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 00:15:00 -0700

Todd Howard tells us about things we cant have yet, Sony makes a purchase, or two, and Remedy is growing! Meanwhile The Bad Batch, Loki and Rick and Morty just blew up their respective cannon, in a good way, and streaming services are knocking it out of the park in July. Over in the MCU Shang Chi is bringing back some Phase 1 love, F9 is a powerhouse at the box office, and something is afoot at Lucasfilm.

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 143: My Podcast Reality

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:15:00 -0800

This week Nick finally gets around to discussing Hitman 3. But unfortunately Mass Effect Legendary edition takes the cake. Also news on Halo Infinite, PS5 is selling well, and EA college football is back baby! Also A WandaVision review, The Golden Globe nominees are announced, and The mighty ducks are coming back. Finally what deadpool 3 could have been, and why Coming 2 America 2 is very predictable. Meanwhile things are chuggin along in the DC world as The Snyder Cut has a release date and a rating.

Episode 142: Podcast Stonks

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0800

GameStop? You know it. Also Hitman 3 review gets pushed to next week. Xbox makes a decision and reverses course. We have games with gold and PSN plus. No Konami isnt quitting games. WandaVision continues to impress, not. Anime Adaptations are raining from the sky. GoT is looking to expand its offerings. More movie delays, are you surprised? And how about that Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer?

Episode 135: Coming Soon to a Podcast Near You!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:45:00 -0800

WarnerBros just dropped a megaton on the industry, and some of you may hate it, and some of you may like it. I finished Spider-Man Miles Morales and I give my final review. Big Buck Hunter is coming home. Super Nintendo World has an opening date. Another Streaming service has joined the fight. The Mandalorian is chefs kiss perfection.

Episode 127: Kings, Captains and Lanterns

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:15:00 -0700

We finally know what the inside of the PS5, and damn boy, that's a thicc boy. Star Wars squadrons will unfortunately not have a post launch roadmap, meanwhile MK11 keeps steamrolling through post launch expectations. HBOMax beefs up its DC offerings. Star Trek sets phasers to stun as it wows with its recent offerings. Meanwhile the movie industry continues to be hard hit.

Episode 125: The Doom Fallout VI: WolfenElder

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

Xbox has no games? You sure about that? Because I don't think that's a viable diss anymore. Did you get an Xbox Series X? Was it easier then PS5? Harder? Amazon has entered the game Streaming fray. Supergirl is super no more, while WandaVision and Nick Fury are taking off. Meanwhile John Cena gets his own comic book show. Disney issues more delays, and 2020 is the first year since 2010 without an MCU movie. Also Transformers: BeastWars are coming back baby!

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 78: Blizz who? Oh wait they announced what?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:30:00 -0800

YEET! Spooky time is over, onward to the rest of fall! This week includes Blizzcon news, EA makes some announcements, HBO Maxx has a price, and D&D leave Star Wars.

Episode 72: Ad Eundum

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 20:30:00 -0700

This week we get down and dirty with Death Stranding news. Batman Day celebrations. CoD Modern Warfare Beta reactions. A new Pokemon, a smallville reunion. NBC announces its streaming service, A Battle at Big Rock, and of course the review of Ad Astra.

Episode 62: Your paying how much for streaming?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0700

Its all about controversy this week. And they hit every topic, Pokemon, TV and Movies, hell even non collectibles are affected.

Episode 55: You aint never had a host like me

Nick DeFalco — Tue, 28 May 2019 19:30:00 -0700

This week has a final review of RAGE 2. Nick has thoughts on load times in video games. And there is currently a plethora of video game movies in development, a serious question is Why? News on the next Christopher Nolan film, Star Wars newsm and the Terminator Trailer. Also a review of the new Aladdin(2019). Whats coming to Netflix, the loss of AP Bio. ANd a review of the HALO Legendary Crate and Aprils Loot Crate. Also Tom King is leaving Batman Early.

Episode 54: And now our watch....is underwhelming

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 22 May 2019 19:00:00 -0700

Nick gives his thoughts on Rage 2, as well as what he wants out of this new Sony/Microsoft partnership. Is a live action Chip and Dale wise? John Wick 3 is one of Nick's best movies of the year, listen to his review. Also Robert Pattinson as Batman? Then of course we have a reaction to the Series Finale of Game of Thrones, so stay tuned after the show for that.

Episode 53: New Year, New Pod!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 15 May 2019 21:00:00 -0700

Video game topics this week include Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Tekken x Street Fighter, and Playstation State of Play. Netflix aquires the rights to Rocko's Modern Life Static Cling and Invader Zim Enter the Florpus. We Discuss two episodes of Game of Thrones. Disney announces their movie slate through 2027, and the trailer for Spider-Man Far from home drops some major bombshells. Then a review of Detective Pikachu.

Episode 52: It's been how long?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 08 May 2019 22:00:00 -0700

As Nick reflects on the first year of the podcast, he also talks bout Halo The Master Chief Collection news, what is Ubisoft teasing in regards to Ghost Recon. He also talks about Game of Thrones, and how the final season is breaking all records, spoiler discussion of the Long Night starts at the end of the episode at the 38:27 mark. Nick also talks about the MCU, and the DCEU. That horrific Sonic the Hedgehog trailer(thank god they listen to feedback) and more. Come take a listen.

Episode 51: We're in the Endgame Now...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 May 2019 20:00:00 -0700

Nick gives his review and thoughts on Mortal Kombat 11. As well as news concerning Epic Games. We got an update on Death Stranding that answers no questions. Is Modern Warfare 4 confirmed? New and leaving NETFLIX for may. What were they thinking with an animated Star Trek. Game of Thrones Episode 2 thoughts and theories, spoilers at 24:19. Bond 25 summary, MiB international is practically Thor 4. The LootCrate Halo Legendary Crate unboxing. Then Nick reviews Avengers: Endgame, and this time does something a little different. The last half hour of the show is totally optional, its mosly Nick giving his thoughts on the plot of the film and his reaction, be warned its heavy on the spoilers.

Episode 50: Nerdly Week

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:30:00 -0700

Nick has his work cut out for him this week, as he discuss the next gen PlayStation news, Xbox all digital edition, and the 10 best selling video games. Then he discusses what's going on in Hollywoo, and also gives his review of Hellboy, spoiler alert its not gonna make the devil proud. Finally we get updates on Manifest, the Picard show, and of course discussion on Episode 1 of Season 8 of Game of Thrones, spoilers begin at the 43 minute mark.