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

Episode 409: What have we here? Matching uniforms?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0700

The Oscars were this weekend, and surprise surprise, PTA won big, while Chalamet went home with nothing. We also got two big trailers this week, Dune Pt. 3 and Spider-Man: Brand New Day! Pokémon Go was used to farm us for AR images and map data, and Nvidia says we're wrong about DLSS5. Plus we have the Scooby gang all casted for Netflix's upcoming adaptation.

Episode 408: Get to da Choppa...again?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:30:00 -0700

Xbox's future is secure for now, but can Project Helix help? PlayStation decides to say screw everyone and adopts dynamic pricing. Meanwhile, lawsuits are brimming all over the gaming landscape. Plus, Star Wars has entered a new "Era", and Arnold is teasing legacy sequels???

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 390: Peace in our time

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

it looks like the console wars really are officially over, as Halo will be launching on PlayStation in 2026. But, this news is somewhat tainted when you take into account all the confusing moves Xbox has been making recently. Plus John Williams comes out of retirement, the cast of the new Miami Vice is stacking up nicely, and reviews of Pokemon Legend's Z-A, Jurassic World Evolution 3 and Good Fortune.

Episode 386: Let's just not nitpick over the passwords

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0700

One Battle After Another, is what I should rename this podcast, because the movie was that good, and a full review is inside. Plus Xbox takes another self imposed L, Sony gives itself a gold medal, and EA goes private. The Simpsons are headed back to the big screen, and an AI "actress" has Hollywood in a fervor. Plus Forza Horizon is finally headed to the land of the Rising Sun, and Ubisoft gives Assassin's Creed a new home.

Episode 378: A Podcast? What is it?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:30:00 -0700

Well its a radio show, but its not live, and its prerecorded.... The Naked Gun is out, and its the comedy that Hollywood needed. Plus Nintendo, pulls its normal shenanigans, while we all continue to ignore the issues. Somehow EA is now the good guy as well? Also, Spider-Man begins filming, and the scenes from set look amazing, Matt Smith is joining a Galaxy Far Far Away, and Chris Hemsworth clarifies his comments on Thor.

Episode 377: Eating Hay, laying by the bay, making things out of clay...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:15:00 -0700

I just may, whaddya say? Comic-Con came and went this year, and maybe because the MCU and DCU were so muted, but there were still some good announcements. Xbox says game pass revenue is up, so is it profitable? Wolfenstein is heading to TV, and EA says no to $80. Air Bud is returning and I have serious questions, South Park takes time in its return, Star Trek goes all in on Comic Con, plus reviews of Happy Gilmore 2 and Fantastic Four!

Episode 375: Major Snubs, Potential dubs!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:30:00 -0700

Look UP! Its a review of Superman! Plus, more fallout from the Xbox layoffs, what's in store for Final Fantasy's future, Resident Evil gets a multiverse, and the internet can finally calm down about the Legend of Zelda movie. Also Scrubs is back with its main cast, the Emmy nominations were announced, and why no love for Cassian? That and a whole lot more.

Episode 374: Does this really count as a rebirth?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:30:00 -0700

Serious question, why call something Rebirth, if there is no rebirthing, where was the rebirthing? Yes I have a full review of Jurassic World Rebirth in todays drop. Plus more fallout from the Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, and who is to blame? Helldivers 2 is dropping on Xbox next month, and Nintendo ponders the future of game development. ScarJo is now the highest grossing lead actor ever, John M Chu is going to be racing into theaters as the director of Hot Wheels. Meanwhile James Gunn and Zack Snyder portal into Rick and Morty in the least suspecting way.

Episode 373: Imperfect Dark

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:30:00 -0700

Xbox is always finding rakes to step on, which is ridiculous. After the success for NCAA College football, EA is brining NCAA College Basketball, and no one is shocked. Vin Diesel announces the plan for Fast X part 2, and there's major concerns. Matt Reeves finally finishes the Script for The Batman sequel, and James Gunn gives us who is playing Jor El. Plus a full review for F1 The Movie, which is hands down the best movie of the year so far. That and more on tonight's episode.

Episode 371: Spaceballs: the news story

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:45:00 -0700

You heard it here a week later folks, Spaceballs 2 is finally coming! I hope you are excited as I am. Plus Xbox and PlayStation both tease their futures. Dune 3 gets some new cast members, and Harold and Kumar are coming back to our screens. Naked Gun released a new trailer, While James Gun opens up about how he really feels. Plus the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to dominate.

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 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 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 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 336: Live from New York...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:45:00 -0700

Did anyone of you know that one of the biggest leaks in Pokémon history happened this past weekend? but hey, now you can buy and play Xbox games right from your phone so that's pretty cool. Disney announces release dates for Lilo & Stich and Freakier Friday, meanwhile Joker 2 has one of the worst second weekends at the box office. That plus a review of Saturday Night.

Episode 332: Lawyers for Nintendon't

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0700

I am Not currently being sued by Nintendo, which seems to be a shrinking club everyday. LOL, I kid, but Nintendo isnt, as they win a lawsuit and begin a new one. Tony Hawk is teasing a 25th Anniversary announcement, Sony is all up in the news for good and bad reasons, and Vince Zampella has some wild takes. Borderlands ends its sad run, Donald Glover wants to bring fun back to star wars, and Gary Oldman is open to going back to the Wizard World. That plus more.

Episode 329: There are no Strings on ME!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 23:45:00 -0700

Two Pinocchio stories this week, one about a horror movie, the other, the return of Ultron. Its the week after Gamescom, so that means its time for Call of Duty news! Plus Nintendo decided to have a direct and not talk about the Switch's successor. Sony bombs out with their latest games as a service, and Lionsgate debuts their 2nd flop of the summer. Meanwhile Ted Lasso is gearing up for a new season on the pitch, and Tarantino takes a phaser to his chances of directing a Star Trek.

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 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 316: Make it Epic

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 29 May 2024 19:30:00 -0700

What a deal, what a day! Furiosa review coming in hot! Yes Dementus has struck a chord with me. We also learned about the next Knives Out movie, Brad Pitt and George Clooney are reuniting, and Tom Bombadil is finally getting his shot at live action. Meanwhile Sony announces a State of Play last minute, Neil Druckmann gets taken out of context, and Activision wins its lawsuit against cheaters. Cheaters never prosper. Plus thoughts on two major lawsuits affecting Hollywood and Video Games.

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 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 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 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 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 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 279: Unity or Unionization

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:45:00 -0700

unity decided to just drop a nuke on the game development world and the both backtracked and doubled down, but so far it has cause among us to be pulled from storefronts. Meanwhile, Marvel Studios VFX artists have unanimously voted to join IATSE, in the first of its kind unionization vote in the VFX industry. Starfield continues to dominate the headlines and gaming charts, SquareEnix may be facing a interesting situation, and the iPhone is getting AAA gaming support. Meanwhile Miyazaki unretires, Alan Moore gives his money to charity, and Shawn Levy says Deadpool is like John Candy. Plus my favorite 80s teen movies! 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 275: Puck Man Returns

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:15:00 -0700

Well Friends we are back for another week! And this time we have some Pokémon News, CoD news, and the identity of the Embracer Groups mystery almost investor, also Keith David joins another premier Bungie franchise. On the Hollywood side of things, the WGA and AMPTP seem to have gone back to the negotiating table, Wonder Woman 3 seems to be maybe happening, maybe not, Barbie continues to break records, and Hollywood accounting strikes again with Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones.

Episode 273: Be sure and tell ’em Large Marge sent you

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 21:30:00 -0700

Pour one out for the realest, PeeWee Herman, we lost a real one this week. PlayStation 5 continues to match its predecessors, and outsells its competition, and Microsoft decides to start selling you parts to fix your controllers. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes we are not talking about new movies so we have a list of my favorite movies from the 1960s, also news from the picket lines, Sony comes out with the first major delays, and Donald Glover ist aking over writing duties for Lando. Let's take a listen.

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 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 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 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 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 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 247: When E3 died again

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:15:00 -0800

Is E3 dead again? seems like it. PSVR2 dead on arrival? Halo Infinite dead? why is everything dying in the video game industry??? Netflix dominated 2022, and is looking to lose it all in 2023 with their password crackdown. It also looks like 2023 is the year of the revival with both King of the Hill and Fraiser coming back. Then in the biggest news of the week James Gunn and Peter Safran finally lay out their grand design for DC and somehow it includes Booster Gold.

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 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 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 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 206: How Could Anyone not Like you?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:45:00 -0700

Hey Taxi! Yes Crazy Taxi is coming back! Ads in Video Games? How do you feel? Amy Hennig is making a Star Wars game again, this is glorious news. Seth MacFarlane is making a Ted Prequel show, and I'm all for it. Netflix is facing a subscriber issue, and is Jack Bauer back? not yet. Meanwhile the Halo show is boring, and TV shows need to stop having filler episodes. Also Fantastic Beasts is not as bad as the internet wants you to believe.

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 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 196: Good News Everyone!

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 01:15:00 -0800

If that headline doesn't give it away, then you are listening to the wrong podcast, hehe. GTA6 is finally announced, but don't expect to hear about it again for quite some time. The Nintendo Switch is getting hit with a lot of yesterdays games, and you know what, that's ok, cause its getting some new ones too. Meanwhile, expect the super bowl to have a ton of teases for future entertainment, including Amazon's Lord of the Rings, and Disney+ says screw it and finally announces the release date of Kenobi. Also Lord & Miller gush about MIB 23 the movie that never was, the Oscars half snub DUNE, and Tom Holland is just trying to play every PlayStation Mascot at this point.

Episode 195: Sony's Moon is haunted

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:30:00 -0800

Well Sony is laying down the gauntlet, and keeping things multiplatform? Meanwhile the NFT battle heats up among gamers, developers and publishers, Sega exits the arcade business, and Wordle goes to the NYT? Paramount+ doubles, well more like triples down on Star Trek, and Matt Reeves dishes on The Batman.

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 189: Podcast Man: Its time to go home

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:45:00 -0800

Happy Festivus! I know yall are here for Spider-Man and dont worry, its all there. That plus DCEU news, more Halo Infinite Impressions, Hawkeyes major implications for the MCU and more!

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 179: All the Time to Not Die

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:45:00 -0700

We have Far Cry 6 and the Guardians of the Galaxy Game. More Squid Game coverage, as well as a nice send off for What If.... And of course a review No Time to Die. Spoilers....it was amazing, and a top 5 007 movie for me.

Episode 177: Tudum deez Visions

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:45:00 -0700

How about that a Nintendo Direct that leaves us wanting more.... Meanwhile Activision is in everyone's crosshairs. Amazon Games Studios finally has a hit in New World, and Netflix has its own fun weekend with its Tudum event. Star Wars Visions impresses, and The Super Mario Movie decides to completely confuse the world.

Episode 174: The Forbidden Horizon Forza Rings

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0700

There is news on the Horizon! Major news regarding Horizon Forbidden West and Forza Horizon 5. Alan Wake is back! Adult Swim finally gives us live action Rick and Morty. Star Trek Day! Marvel gives us its best What If..., and Shang-Chi is a perfect 10!

Episode 172: Infinite Way Home

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700

The Spider-Man No Way Home trailer finally dropped and you bet we are talking about it. Halo Infinite also gave us a release date. Gamescom drops some great news, and We know what this years Arrowverse crossover will be.

Episode 169: Return to Form

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:15:00 -0700

Halo IS BACK! Well Halo Multiplayer is, and its still in beta, but its definitely almost back. Also Pokémon Snap gets an update, Forza 7 reaches end of life, and Sony says it will be easier to get a PS5 this year. Meanwhile, Disney plus is upping its Marvel output, and HBO Max is cementing its DC future.

Episode 168: Don't get caught in the Blizzard

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:45:00 -0700

Well a reckoning has come for ActivisionBlizzard, who will weather the storm? Also HALO Infinite flighting starts this weekend! Next Gen Consoles are outpacing their predecessors, and ComicCon@home fails to make a splash.

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 163: The 3 CEOs of Gaming

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Well we are a week past E3 and the gaming news keeps dropping. Lets check in with the heads of Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo. Meanwhile lets all try to not be hypocrites. The Bad Batch sees the return of a fan favorite character. Loki offers up a twist, and Rick and Morty changes things up for the better. And Optimus Primal is coming to the big screen baby!

Episode 158: Its Threeson Then

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 May 2021 00:45:00 -0700

Wow, I have spent three years annoying the hell out of all of you. We've got a fun show this week: Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Nintendo Switch Shortages, WB Games and the changes at WarnerMedia. HBO Max is upping its DC output. Rick and Morty is getting a spin off. I want a Star Wars Dynasty Warriors game, and a whole lot more. Come Take a Listen!

Episode 156: The Bad Cast

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 06 May 2021 01:15:00 -0700

May the 4th be with you! And Revenge of the 5th! Hope you all had a great Star Wars Day and enjoyed the Bad Batch premier as much as I did. We also have a review of New Pokémon Snap, and a whole lot more come take a listen!

Episode 155: Mortal Podkast

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:45:00 -0700

If it wasn't blatantly obvious, todays top story is the review of Mortal Kombat! Also PS5 is outdoing projections. Xbox has a solid Q3, Titanfall 2 sees a spike, and Little Big Planet is up in the air. The Falcon and The Winter Solider nails its landing, and we haven't seen the last of Justice League Unlimited. The Oscar goes to a MCU director, Captain America 4 is in the works. Adam Wingard might not be done with the Monsterverse, and the streaming wars aren't slowing down.

Episode 151: NNN patch 1.5.1

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

Welcome All, welcome In! This week we wonder if Discord will become part of the Microsoft family. Cyberpunk finally addresses most of its bugs. Razer wants to RGB and chroma the world. While Netflix is increasing its theatrical and Anime Output. The Streaming wars are heating up in response. Obi-Wan will have returning characters, but not the ones you think. The Suicide Squad looks great, and I mean that. All that, and Comic-Con may be back in a new way. Come take a listen.

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 139: This is a new year?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:15:00 -0800

Short episode this week: PS Plus for January, Cyberpunk causes a lawsuit. Xbox celebrates a milestone. Gaming was king in 2020. A change may be coming in the Tardis. Big shakeups at DC Films and Borat isnt coming back.

Episode 138: Nick's Nerd New Year Ver. 3.0

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0800

Well! 2020 is finally over! In our annual year in review episode we talk about my personal favorite Top 8 movies, To 10 TV Shows, and Top 10 Video Games! Also we review Wonder Woman 1984 and Pixar's Soul!

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 133: NNN: Nerd Ops: Nerd War

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:45:00 -0800

More CoD: Black Ops: Cold War Coverage, Oxford says sure play games. More Bethesda exclusivity pot stirring. The Game Awards nominees are announced. IO Interactive is making a 007 game. HBO Max is pulling out the big guns this Christmas. The CW is shaking up its DC roster yet again. The Mandalorian is straight up having the best second season ever. And the MCU is adding Deadpool to its ranks.

Episode 132: Now thats Next Gen

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0800

Nick jumps right in with his first week in Next Gen gaming with the Xbox Series X. Also first looks at AC Valhalla, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold War. Plus a review of The Mandalorian. Some Disney+ and HBO Max News. And The movie front is still leaking pretty bleak, but at least we have some MCU news.

Episode 131: And you Wagered?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:30:00 -0800

Are you ready for Next Gen? Some studios are and some aren't. Sega is saying goodbye to a major facet of its history. Nintendo continues to dominate. The PS5 falls short in one big area. What's next for the future of Mass Effect? A mediocre showing for the Mandalorian. Jurassic World completes production, and Johnny Depp Departs the Fantastic Beast franchise.

Episode 129: Eighth Gen Retrospective

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:30:00 -0700

Today we are doing something different, and its a look back at everything surrounding the Eight Generation of Video Game Consoles. What worked and what didn't, what I loved and what I thought was a great addition to the gaming community. One last hurrah for the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4.

Episode 126: The Consoles are coming, the consoles are coming!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:30:00 -0700

PS5 and Xbox Series X are finally out in the wild. However, we know more about one then we do about the other, can you guess which is which? Nick also talks Crash Bandicoot 4 and Star Wars: Squadrons. Plus Marvels: Spider-Man has another new hiccup on PS%. Farmville is facing its doom. Quibi is over, and COPS is back, sorta. More movie delays, new movie podcasts, and Borat 2 is happening, very nice. Then we have serious questions about Jamie Foxx entering the MCU playing an unexpected character.

Episode 124: Pre-Order? Who said anything about pre-ordering

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:30:00 -0700

Did you get a PS5? Probably not, and its not your fault. Facebook double down on the Oculus platform. No Bungie and Microsoft aren't getting back together. Beyond Good and Evil has lost its head, but luckily not every body needs a head. Also more PS5 news. Small Screen shenanigan's like Disney+, The Mandalorian drops a trailer, and DC Universe falls to HBO Max. Is Ant-Man 3 setting up the big bad for phase 4 in the MCU? And Noah Hawleys Star Trek sounded like a snooze fest.

Episode 112: Mobile? Nintendont.

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:00:00 -0700

Nintendo seems to be shifting away from mobile, the all digital next Xbox is practically an open secret. Suicide Squad from Rocksteady? Sign me up. MIxer dies, as Twitch faces a reckoning. The doc is not in. Pokemon takes a major blow. Cyberpunk shines, and Marvels Avengers lands flat. Cobra Kai is shifting to Netflix, The Boys are back in September and the Muppet's are back sooner then you think. Margot Robbie is headed to the Caribbean, Spongebob is staying on TV, while Collin Trevorow is headed under the sea. Plus, Dodgson, we've got Dodgson here.

Episode 74: Send in the Clowns

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 21:00:00 -0700

We got a Video game heavy episode, but that's OK, it ends with a bang with a review of Joker. We also got a lot of Pokemon news, a dump of tidbits out of New York Comic Con, like a new Picard trailer, and also some possible game changers over at Disney+

Episode 73: The Force is coming this Friday

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 19:00:00 -0700

Is the CoD exclusivity backlash warranted or is it just built up frustration? Google wants to compete with Apple Arcade. The Emmy's happened...last week. Obi Wan finds a new master. The future is female for the Arrowverse. Spidey is back yall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and updates on the Batman. Also a lot of new Star Wars toys are releasing this weekend.

Episode 57: We parked in section E3

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:45:00 -0700

Thats right its early June! So that means its time for E3. While some tv and movies are discussed the focus of this week is video games! We had Stadia news, we had a Pokemon Direct, we got a megaton of news about Destiny 2, and of course E3! Nick breaks down EA play, and the press breifings from Microsoft, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square Enix and Nintendo! come take a listen.