Nick's Nerd News - Episodes Tagged with “Ps5”

Episode 413: All IS OURS

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0700

Another week another day another podcast. This week Cinemacon is in full effect and we are getting trailers and news and we're gonna break it all down. There is a lot going on at Xbox, while PlayStation see's a surge to beat the price hike. Disney is planning to lay off 1000 people across all spaces. Plus Malcolm in the Middle Life's Still Unfair dropped on hulu, and we are gonna discuss all of it. That and More tonight!

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 405: The San Diego Freeway Cast

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:45:00 -0800

A week after the Super Bowl and we finally got The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, took long enough. Also Warner Bros seems to finally relent and gives Paramount 7 days to try again. If the Simpsons ever ends, which is probably more likely than you think, it wont spend time on a grand finale. PlayStation held a state of play last week, and it was heavy on Kratos, plus if you are waiting on a steam deck, blame AI.

Episode 399: You Can't Sit With Us!

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

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

Episode 392: I ain't got time to bleed

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

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

Episode 391: IMHOTEP! IMHOTEP!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0800

If the title wasn't a dead giveaway, we are getting a fourth Mummy movie! And Brendan is back! Sony may be finally copying Xbox when it comes to cross buying games. The Call of Duty movie gets a director and a writer and the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to do numbers. Plus Godzilla minus 1 is getting a sequel! That and a whole lot more, come take a listen!

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 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 382: He makes websites...

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Two wildly different movie reviews this week with Caught Stealing, and The Thursday Murder Club and boy are they wildly different movies as well. Plus, James Gunn announces a Superman sequel, Amazon gives us our new Laura Croft, and Call of Duty is headed to the big screen. Also, Prefect Dark wasn't as dead as we thought, well, it is now, Konami made an interesting choice for Metal Gears return. That and more.

Episode 380: Kneel before Zod, right meow!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:30:00 -0700

Listen here meow, Super Troopers 3 is coming, but not right meow. Gamescom is in full swing, and opening night live did not disappoint. PlayStation is joining its rivals, in raising prices on its 5 year old console, but at least the ODSTs are dropping into Helldivers 2? Plus Casting news for Scary Movie 6, The Hunt for Gollum and Avengers Doomsday. That and more, come take a listen,

Episode 379: Not for Clankers

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

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

Episode 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 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 363: kore ni wa warui yokan ga suru

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

We have Star Wars Celebration news!!!!! And boy is it good! Plus gamers can return to Cyrodiil and the world of The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. Nintendo recreates an old add, as pre-orders go live. Hollywood is eating its own, and Marvel may have a hit with Fantastic Four.

Episode 362: Marathon: Born Again

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:45:00 -0700

Did y'all catch that Daredevil Born Again finale? Cause that was pretty damn good. Everyone in the industry comments on the Switch 2, Xbox has some leaks, and and CD Projekt Red is fighting rumors. Plus Ubisoft is trying to say we dont own our games???? Meanwhile HBO confirms some of its Harry Potter Cast, The Oscars finally are going to recognize Stunts, and Star Wars is getting a different kind of re-release.

Episode 359: Go Go Disney Rangers!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0700

Disney is making a crack at the Power Rangers, will they succeed where others failed? GameInformer rises from the ashes, and Nintendo is hitting the pitchers mound. Meanwhile, the future of James Bond gets a little clearer as its new producers are named, Assassin's Creed Shadows is out and in the wild, and Minecraft hopes to dominate at the box office.

Episode 358: Service Guarantees Citizenship

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:15:00 -0700

Would you like to know more? A new Starship troopers movie is coming, but it wont be a satire. Star Wars Hunters is ending its hunt, but in its place we may get a Star Wars Tactics game. Pokémon is ditching MEGA Blocks and announces a new partnership with LEGO, Happy Gilmore gets some help and we learned more about the unproduced Star Wars Underworld show. Plus a review of Novocaine, a movie set in San Diego but not filmed in San Diego.

Episode 357: Mickey357

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

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

Episode 356: My power bands are running low!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0800

I’m not a regular talk show host. I’m a cool talk show host, is what I would say if I were Space Ghost, RIP to George Lowe. Pokémon finally gave us an update Pokémon Legends Z-A, plus what looks like a successor to Pokémon Stadium. Activision is in some hot water over AI again, but might win back hearts with Tony Hawk and Verdansk. Plus Shrek 5 ruffles some feathers, Kathleen Kennedy isnt going anywhere, and the Oscars make some surprises.

Episode 353: Read Beyond the Headlines

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

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

Episode 352: The Console Wars have ended

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:15:00 -0800

Yes that's right, I'm declaring an end to the console wars, and its end comes with Forza heading to PS5. They end not with a bang, but a whimper. Also Multiversus fails to capture any market share from Super Smash Bros, and is shutting down after a year. Both Fantastic Four and Jurassic World Rebirth drop some serious trailers. And EA faces and interesting future. While Disney+ loses almost a million subs, and Buffy is returning to a screen near you.

Episode 345: Better than Kraven

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:45:00 -0800

Yeah that's right, you will definitely enjoy this podcast more than if you went to the theater and saw Kraven. This week we have a recap of the game awards, all the announcements and all the winners! Also a lot of news out of Marvel and DC, plus a very late review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Come and take a listen, and Happy Festivus!

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 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 334: Moo Deng's Favorite Podcast

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0700

Sony really does not have a gamer first mentality and if you think they do, stop drinking the Kool-Aid. Xbox shows up to play at TGS, Ubisoft faces its second strike in a year, Blizzard is making some interesting moves, and California wants gamers to be informed. Plus, Lionsgate faces another flop, but their is light on the horizon, DC seems to be seeing what sticks, and Hollywood loses some greats in the span of a week. ALSO, go watch Mr. McMahon on NETFLIX, because STONE COLD SAID SO!

Episode 333: This is Fine...

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:30:00 -0700

AC Shadows Delayed, Ghosts of Yutei is coming, Meta announces the Quest 3s, and DC has found its Hal Jordan. Plus we got Sonic News, a Sony state of Play, and why Nintendo is suing Palworld. Ubisoft seems to be in a death spiral, hopefully they get out of it soon. We also have a Thunderbolts* trailer, more Netflix Geeked week trailers, and Robocop is headed to the small screen. Also a classic movie review of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance starting John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart.

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 330: Lacking Original Content

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:45:00 -0700

In a world where IP is a plenty, we seem to be getting more of the same? Or is it the opposite? Depends on who you ask...Anyway, we've got more time with Star Wars Outlaws, and despite what the internet says, its not bad. Capcom is facing a crisis, buts its not a dino crisis... Eon is looking for the next director for 007, Burton shys away from Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beettlejuice, Ian McKellan is in for a 3rd time as Gandalf! Plus go watch The Fall Guy!

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 324: The Great Journey is at an End

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:15:00 -0700

We can finally have peace, as the Halo show has been put out of its misery. Fighting games seem to be getting a lot of new content this year, EA Sports hits the jackpot on College Football 25, and Unions make waves. Plus 24 may be coming back to a screen near you, James Gunn clarifies the DCU a little more, and the world preps for Deadpool & Wolverine. Meanwhile Pixar takes over the world inside our heads, Glen Powell seems poised to take over the actual world, and Twisters takes you on a thrilling ride.

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 317: No longer in 8k

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:45:00 -0700

Well the summer game showcase season has begun, and the Sony State of Play kicked it all off! More Video game adaptations are also hitting our screens this year, as the industry continues to flip flop between healthy and layoffs. Hollywood seems to finally be bouncing back from the pandemic and the dual strikes as new projects are aplenty. Plus The Acolyte seems to be a shining star in the Star Wars Galaxy!

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 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 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 312: Itz gonna be MAY!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 May 2024 23:45:00 -0700

Its gonna be May! Yes its that time again, when our social feeds are filled with JT! Anyway, Starfield is getting a major update in two weeks, Xbox had its yearly ID@Xbox showcase, Escape from Tarkov wants to extract money from you, and Hasbro is all in on gaming. Plus, Lord of the Rings is coming back to theaters, Aaron Sorkin wants to bring us more social networks, Chris Hemsworth says he owes us more Thor, and Quiet on Set is still in the headlines.

Episode 310: Okey Dokey

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:30:00 -0700

Welcome Vault Dwellers! If you cant tell, this is a Fallout centric episode as we cover all the news of the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Fallout! Plus a full review of the series! Also layoffs continue to plague the industry, even its top dogs, plus More news on the PS5 Pro, and its goals, but is it for everyone? Also We have more news from Cinemacon, reboots continue to proliferate, and Star Trek loses another red shirt.

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 306: The state of the gaming industry is Unreal

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:15:00 -0700

You read that correctly, the state of the gaming world is unreal, as in Unreal Engine. As the GDC is fully underway, there was still a lot of news to get through. From Epic games having their state of Unreal, to Saber Interactive breaking free from Embracers embrace, to the failure of the PSVR 2, and Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection taking a nosedive. Also Popeye, The Cat in the Hat, and The Never Ending Story are all making some kind of comeback, The Acolyte gets its first trailer, and Dune Pt. 2 continues to sizzle as the box office. That and a whole lot more.

Episode 302: Kangless 97: No Cake for you

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:15:00 -0800

X-Men 97 is robbing us all of the cake, well, maybe, at least that is what the trailer is telling us. Marvel is also looking to dump Kang and his council, while DC is not printing money and is avoiding a Batman Beyond movie. How the could fumble the bag that much is beyond me. Also XBOX clarifies its future, and dumped water all of the nonsense fires that were burning on twitter. Nintendo dropped a direct, and with it the return of one of the best Star Wars games :Star Wars Battlefront II from 2005! That and more come take a listen.

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 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 297: 30 Rock Live

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:45:00 -0800

Will Tina Fey take over Saturday Night Live? I think Lorne Michaels hopes she does. Plus the Halo Battle Royale was almost real, despite 343 always saying they wouldn't make one. Plus the Emmys happened, and The Bear, Beef, and Succession all walked away as winners. That and more on this weeks Nick's Nerd News.

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 294: Yuletide Prognostication

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:30:00 -0800

The Holidays are nearing their end, so lets not continue a trend. Instead of a top 10 again and again, we will look into the future and pretend to be wise men. The gaming is light, and movies alright, lets spend a short while, and talk with artistic style. OK, no more rhyming, we have some light news for you all this week, Sony and War Thunder have some heat, Insomniac stands tall and GTA Hacker gets sentenced. Meanwhile Peaches is out of season at the Oscars, Scream 7 loses its sails, and Aquaman swims slowly to a win. Plus my most anticipated in 2024.

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 292: The Game Awards Minus Two

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 23:30:00 -0800

We have a review of Godzilla Minus One, which im gonna say now, my favorite movie of 2023, hands down. We also got the game awards last week, over 20 new games announced, most of which had no release dates, Baldur's Gate 3 was the big winner, no surprises. We also saw the announcement of several movies, and the release of several trailers for big upcoming sequels. Barbie and Succession dominate the Golden Globe Nominees, and we lost a great star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Episode 290: The Courage to podcast

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

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

Episode 288: Snubfield Legacy

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

The Game awards nominees have been announced, and boy are there some major snubs. Nintendo had its indieworld showcase, Rocksteady shows off more of Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, Valve announces the Steam Deck OLED. Meanwhile as Hollywood gets back to work, Marvel Studios delays, WB cancels, and Netflix keeps chugging along. Plus a review of The Marvels, and my top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies.

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 285: Your Friendly Neighborhood Podcast

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

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

Episode 283: NNN: Slim Edition

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 280: The architects of their own destruction

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

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

Episode 277: Have your pets spayed or neutered

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

Pour one out for the Homie Bob Barker, keeping all millennials and Gen Xers company on sick days. So more news out of Gamescom, including Baldur's Gate finally on Xbox, what Sonic's future holds, and how long it takes to follow the fellowship through Moria. Mortal Kombat isnt just rebooting its story, Sony jacks up its prices, and Imagine Dragons make a song for Starfield. Meanwhile, in Hollywood, WarnerBros delays movies, Disney releases streaming data, and the Late Night hosts launch a podcast. Also my favorite 80s SciFi movies.

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 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 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 268: This Podcast is just a social construct

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

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

Episode 267: I would like the Podcast to start now

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

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

Episode 265: Across the Pod-Verse

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

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

Episode 263: New Game Δ: Remake Reloaded

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:30:00 -0700

PlayStation had theird first state of play in a while, and boy was it a banger. Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake, Spider-Man 2, and a lot of other sequels surprisingly. Netflix is finally bringing the heat on those of you that share passwords, The CW is ending at least the way we know it, streaming services are entering a new era. Also Indiana Jones wows critics in the wrong way, Deadpool 3 starts production amid the WGA strike, and Fast X is a hell of a ride.

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 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 255: I'm Thinking I'm Back

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 251: State of Presents Earnings Call

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:15:00 -0800

We had a lot of investor news this week, between WB's earnings call, the Sony State of Play, and a Pokémon Presents. EA wants to beef up production on Battlefield, while Ubisoft seems to be less and less interested in beyond good and evil 2 with each passing day. HBO Max loses one prequel and gains another. The Mando is back, and the Lord of the Rings may be as well. That and more come take a listen.

Episode 248: Stonk Market Crash

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

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

Episode 246: The Nerd Before an MMO

Nick DeFalco — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:30:00 -0800

Is the Day before real? does anyone actually believe it to be? Also Xbox and Bethesda had a developer direct, 343 continues to deploy smoke and mirrors, and Marvel's Avengers is finally being put out of its misery. Netflix gets a new CEO, and may actually start its password sharing crackdown,. Meanwhile, Rick and Morty will never be the same. Alec Baldwin faces the most ludicrous charges known to man, James Cameron was not snubbed by the Oscars, now Jared Leto is out to kill Tron.

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 243: New Year, Same Nerd

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0800

Its 2023! and that means new year new me! JK, we got some news to talk about, but Nick shares his thoughts on what he is most excited for this year! Especially with new games and movies headed our way! take a seat and lets go on a look into the future.

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 241: The Power that's inside

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

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

Episode 237: Immersion Broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode 211: Celebrations Eve

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

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

Episode 209: Getting back on the Lunchbox

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

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

Episode 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 202: No Delays Here

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:30:00 -0700

Video Game delays? No way (pretends to be shocked). Snoop Dogg in Call of Duty? Sure that's reasonable. Gran Turismo down for 30 hours? That's unreasonable. New Godzilla move? Thats unexpected. These questions and more on this weeks episode.

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 198: Scott's Big Break: A 101 League Story

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0800

Well Nick takes another break, he is always taking breaks, what gives?? So Nick's Friend Scott from the 101 League steps in to fill his shoes for a quick bite. Uncharted the movie, Horizon Zero Dawn talk. And an unexpected topic on Nick's Nerd News but Scott talks about Arthur, yes that Arthur. Street Fighter 6 is in the works, and Jon Watts of the Spider-Man Home trilogy is rumored to be directing a Star Wars High Republic series. Sony PSVR 2 is finally shown off and a whole lot more.

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 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 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 180: The return of the domes fans

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

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

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 176: Screaming into the void is a DeathLoop

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 00:45:00 -0700

This week a review of DeathLoop, which is great btw. News out of THQ Nordic, 343 and Jurassic World Evolution 2. Meanwhile Epic and Apple cant squash their beef. Activision isn't out of hot water yet. Disney+ announces Disney+ day. And several high profile Hollywood A listers stir the pot.

Episode 175: Knights of the Bel Air Film slate

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:30:00 -0700

The PlayStation showcase dropped some unexpected but welcomed news. The analogue pocket has unfortunately been delayed again. Nintendo does really weird things, as per usual. Fox wants to bring back 24. Disney+ is killing in with its MCU shows, except for this weeks What If...?. The Matrix Trailer is a dud, and Disney sets its eyes on the future.

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 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 166: Glorious Purpose

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

We are back with another rendition of the pod. This week: Black Widow Review, Netflix is looking to up their game output, and the Bad Batch hits a sour note. That and more, come take a listen.

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 161: T'was the night before E3

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:15:00 -0700

Well its that time of year again folks. E3 is on the horizon, and Nick has small, but major predictions for E3, lets see if I get it right. Also it looks like some exciting Indie games are on their way to our screens. Meanwhile Netflix Geeked week is leaving us asking for more, and Jurassic World Dominion Plants its flag.

Episode 160: A Ragnarok for another day

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:30:00 -0700

Hot off the delay of God of War Ragnarok, we take the time to discuss Horizon Forbidden West and Far Cry 6. Sonic turns 30, and Dark Horse Comics wants to get into the games business. Meanwhile Netflix changes its plans for Jupiters Legacy, The Bad Batch picks up steam again, and Jungle Cruise looks to be a wild ride, no pun intended. Plus Loot Crate earns points with me again.

Episode 159: Podcast of the Dead

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 27 May 2021 00:15:00 -0700

This week we take a bit of a dive into gaming history, and gaming's future as we get closer and closer to E3. The CW is making waves, while Disney+ is having some missteps. Meanwhile is Marvel looking at a potential bomb? Amazon buys MGM and lets hope James Bond lasts forever. Also Army of the Dead is a fun mindless movie to kickback and enjoy.

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 157: NNN: Podcast

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 13 May 2021 07:00:00 -0700

Well, well well, it looks like Nintendo is the juggernaut that everyone expected, while you might be able to get a switch, despite its massive sales, good luck finding a PS5. Some 80s icons are coming to Warzone, if official tweets are to be believed. Ubisoft makes some strange decisions. CSI is returning to screens this fall, while the Golden Globes is being forced out. Paramount Plus wants to be like HBO Max and bring movies home to you, Venom 2 looks boring as hell, and dont expect Drax to hang out forever.

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 154: I left my heart in Verdansk

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:30:00 -0700

Resident Evil makes some splashes as it readies for the release of RE8. Xbox Cloud gaming is finally making its way to IoS devices. PS5 hits another major milestone. KoToR Remake news. and say goodbye to Verdansk, Meanwhile the streaming wars continue to burn hot, and The Falcon and the Winter Solider hits with poignant messaging. Scream 5 is practicing subterfuge, while Alfred Molina is just letting it all out for Spider-Man. That and more come take a listen.

Episode 153: Heavy is the console crown

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:45:00 -0700

PlayStation 2021acting like PlayStation 2005? Noooo, it cant be. Epic and Steam are duking it out for your PC. CoD teasing Nukes, again. Nintendo Indie World Showcase. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier goes dark, way dark. More Movie delays, and Netflix keeps is starting to come off like an Otaku. While we also get a look at Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Episode 152: Giant Monkey x Giant Lizard X Giant Robot

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:45:00 -0700

Xbox Game Pass hits it out of the park with MLB the Show, while Bioware lays down the deets on Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Solar Opposites season 2 delivers on all channels, and First Contact day confirms the return of Q. Meanwhile Godzilla vs Kong is all that and more!

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 147: NNN XL in 4K

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:45:00 -0800

Switch XL rumors are swirling once again. PlayStation state of play dropped a Yuffie sized bomb. Pokemon is finally changing it up after 25 years. And some developers just dont want you to buy their game. Netflix is getting more anime, The Simpsons isnt going anywhere anytime soon, and the Arrowverse is back. Meanwhile WandaVision is going places. George RR Martin is getting two different adaptations. Superman isnt gonna be the same anymore, and we are getting a a sequel to a great MCU movie.

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 145: The NNN Cut

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:30:00 -0800

We have a bit of a mid cycle refresh of an episode this week. Nintendo graced us with a new Direct. Xbox drops a new headset. PlayStation drops some release dates, and Kingdom Hearts is coming to PC. HBO Max is increasing their DC output, and Brooklyn 99 says goodbye. We finally got the trailer for the Snyder Cut and its already better then the 2017 theatrical release. That and more come take a listen.

Episode 144: Video Game Jurisprudence

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:45:00 -0800

New Amazon CEO recommits to gaming, as we all watch and wonder why. The PS5 may have a dualsense problem, while gamers debate the morality of the nemesis system patent, and CD Projekt Red faces ransomware. Earnings call news: F2P for both Ubisoft and Blizzard, and of course a new CoD, and the future of Anthem may be in clear view. Scalpers in the UK may be a think of the past, as us scalpers focus their attention on a new target. CW lays down some renewals, and Lucasfilm cuts ties. Rumors about a highly requested scene circle the SnyderCut and we say goodbye to a Star Trek Villain. That and more.

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 141: Its time to get things started

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800

Well we inch ever deeper into 2021. We finally have a release date for the new Pokémon Snap. Bungie will be shutting down their Halo stats servers next month, an end to an era. Also a CES 2021 recap. A review of WandaVision, and the Muppet Show is coming to Disney+. Plus we get our first glimpse of Godzilla vs. Kong in an HBO Max commercial....

Episode 140: Lucasfilm Games Strikes Back

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 23:45:00 -0800

Lucasfilm Games is back baby! And with it a New Indiana Jones Game, and an Ubisoft Star Wars game, yes you read that right, Ubisoft. Duracell is not to be trusted when it comes to gaming news, Gotham Knights overhauls its combat. Steam has an amazing 2020. Streaming is coming out on top once again, and Disney+ has updated for its MCU shows. We finally have an idea about what Amazons LotR show will be focused on and the CW passes on an Arrowverse Spinoff. We also get confirmation about the future of Deadpool 3, as well as the future of the MCU. Also Martian Manhunter will be in the Snyder Cut and Ray Fisher isnt backing down.

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 136: Cybertrunk 2020

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0800

Well 2020 is the dumpster that keeps on giving. Are you enjoying Cyberpunk? Halo Infinite gets a new timeline. The Game Awards never disappoint. Disney decides to stick up its middle finger to the rest of the world. Meanwhile HBO Max may face some trouble brewing from within.

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 130: Shaken, not stirred

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:00:00 -0800

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Episode 128: Streaming killed the movie star

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:45:00 -0700

We finally know what the PS5 UI will look like, and to be honest you'll have to listen to see what I think. What does Phil Spencer mean in regards to his stance on Elder Scrolls VI. Disney is doubling down on streaming and is reorganizing their whole operation. Meanwhile the Mad Max franchise grows, and James Bond future is in flux.

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 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 122: Tony Hawks Avengers

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 20:30:00 -0700

This week is all about Marvel's Avengers and how its just meh, plus Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1+2 is a much better game than anticipated. NVIDIA drops its load. Amazon unleashes The Boys on us and updates from the MCU and the DCEU. Plus two classic movies are getting directors cuts. That, LootCrate and more.

Episode 121: What a most excellent Podcast! Party on dudes!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:30:00 -0700

This is a week of loss and joy. We lost a great man in Chadwick Boseman, but we had Bill and Ted back again to bring some fun into the darkness. We also have gamescom and CoD news. Come take a listen.

Episode 120: The fans of domes

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

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

Episode 119: When Infinite becomes Indefinite

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

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

Episode 118: This Podcast is exclusive to Podcasts

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:30:00 -0700

Do you like Spider-Man? cool cause now he is not allowed on xbox, because, "corporate synergy" or something lame. Also do you want to play your xbox games on your phone or tablet if you arent home? yeah im sure you do, just dont be an apple user, cause apparently apple hates you. Also the Doc is back! Plus more gaming news. Ren and Stimpy is being re-imagined and I could not be angrier. The animaniacs reboot is coming sooner then you may have thought. PLus Star Trek Lower Decks is AMAZING!!!!!! Is Jurassic World teasing a flashback? Site B? Looks like we have to wait until release. James Wan wants to bring Knight Rider to the big screen. John Wick 5 is happening!!!!!!!! Plus the RIck and Morty Crate and the standard Loot Crate.

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 115: What do you see in this image

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:45:00 -0700

Are you feeling nostalgic? Well LEGO is releasing a new version of the NES for your building pleasure. Flight Simulator is going to take up a lot of space on you PC. Where is Skull & Bones and will it be the same? The Doc Speaks! Ghosts of Tsushima honors a filmaking legend. Also what im expecting in the next HALO before we get the reveal. Falcon and the Winter soldier is delayed. Peacock isnt HDMI friendly. Atomic Blonde 2 may happen at Netflix. Uncharted finally begins filming, and the Just Cause movie hooks a director. Meanwhile Hasbro announces a Top Gun themed Transformer, with awesome Volleyball action. And DC announces a new Rorschach.

Episode 114: Its in the cloud, man

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

So BOTW2 is practically confirmed. Will xbox buy WB interactive? Ninja joins youtube. The sims are headed to TV, Sony gets part of EPIC. Ubisoft blows the roof off with FarCry 6. The Boys season 2 and Umbrella Academy season 2 look amazing. The wonder years is coming back, just not as you think. HBO Max is cashing in on the BAT. Lower Decks looks amazing. The UK to allow movies to resume filming, Chris Hemsworth is bulking up for hulk hogan. The DCEU is maybe gonna get more mystical, and the MCU is laying down its future. And Ready Player two is announced.

Episode 113: We're only halfway?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0700

Geez, when will 2020 end? A lot of frustrations come pouring out in this episode. But we do talk about good things, I swear. Like the Mamba Forever Edition of NBA2k21. Or the Fact that Summer Game Fest is gonna have a week full of playable demos. Crash 4 wont, i repeat wont have micro transactions. We are getting publishing tie ins to the Mandalorian. Beavis and Butthead, and Clone High are coming back. Chicken Run 2 was announced. Micheal Keaton might be back as the Bat. Scott Pilgrim will live on! And much more. Come take a listen.

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 111: SNAP returns!

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

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

Episode 110: Its so BIG!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0700

Well we were supposed to be talking about E3 this week, but you know covid :|. Anyway we did the get the PS5 reveal, and boy, we got a chungus over here. More movie delays unfortunately. ComicCon announced a digital event. Disneyland plans to reopen. A reality TV juggernaut goes out with a puff, and more.

Episode 109: Summer of Delays

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0700

Keeping it short and sweet this week. Companies all over the video game industry delay almost everything in solidarity. We get news on the Pokemon Expansions. Some new games announced. Will Daredevil on TV live on in Disney's hands? What is Ridley Scott planning next. What you can watch to educate yourselves #blm. And lootcrate.

Episode 108: Enough is Enough

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:45:00 -0700

I have a platform and I will speak out regardless of what anyone thinks. But while this is a tough time in America I still want to speak to you about we all love, and I hope it will bring us together in peace. No matter what console we choose in the fall. No matter if we are Marvel or DC. If we like the Office or not. but we are still brought together through a common liking of all things nerdy. so lets use that as a stepping stone.

Episode 106: its uNREAL

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

Well, as we reach the conclusion, almost, of May. Lets talk about games. TONY HAWKS PRO SKATER IS BACK BABY! is trouble already brewing in Valhalla for AC. Epic games shows off the future of the unreal engine. Ghosts of Tsushima has its time in the spotlight. Tiger King may be coming back, but not how you think. More casting news for The Mandalorian S2. More Star Trek TV. Scream 5? maybe. Hamilton on Disney+. and LootCrate unboxing.

Episode 104: To Valhalla we Ride

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:00 -0700

Assassin's Creed VALHALLA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also looking forward to a summer filled with next gen gaming news. Will movie theaters and studios continue their battle over reales after Covid? Clone Wars goes off with one of the best send offs in TV, while Westworld drops a dud, and Rick and Morty explore different canonizations. That and more come take a listen.

Episode 102: Its Earth Day Yall

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:45:00 -0700

Well the ESRB made some changes. Gamescom goes all digital. Pokemon Pink was almost a thing. lets make the #seinfeldgame happen. Peacock gets a launch day and a price. The Clone Wars is going all out. Westworld is ramping up the conflict. Sam Raimi is officially directy Doctor Strange. Kevin Smith says Covid will be a feature in Mallrats 2, and Comic Con is cancelled.

Episode 101: Nick Exotic

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:45:00 -0700

Nick "discusses" the new Dualsense Controller. He also talks about Tiger King, yes finally. Google Stadia goes free, Disney+ skipped on what sounded like a perfect show. The Clone Wars dumps its slump, Westworld finally got interesting. Scorsese looks to Netflix, again, and Todd McFarlane swears Spawn is still happening.

Episode 99: Social Distancing 101

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:30:00 -0700

Well as we enter another week of forced social distancing and stay at home orders, we can all listen to another episode of Nick talking about whatever he damn well feels like. From the Nintendo Mini Direct, to new announcements from Square and Epic. New Disney+ news, a review of the finale of Picard. ESPN has resorted to showing movies, Aquaman 2 should have a killer story, and #pleasemarveldc

Episode 98: Flatten the Curve

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:15:00 -0700

Well things aren't getting better just yet, but they aren't exactly the end of the world. We finally got the official specs for Xbox Series X and PS5. We know how Ashoka is doing in the Clone Wars, and also what her future holds. Some movies are getting delayed, but you'll also get to watch some movies at home at lot sooner then expected. Also a lootcrate has arrived.

Episode 97: Beware the Ides of March

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:15:00 -0700

Well that escalated quickly. Closures and cancellations everywhere. I honestly just lost about a 2/3rds of content to talk about. Well lets break down the recent delays and everything else in between.

Episode 95: UP UP DOWN DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 19:30:00 -0800

Yes you read that right, RIP to Kazuhisa Hashimoto, creator of the Konami Code. Also this week a whole bunch of Xbox Series X news, The coronavirus is affecting all aspects of the entertainment community, a big shake up at Disney. What is Project Luminous, Pokemon day, and some clone wars and Picard discussion.

Episode 93: What is the cost of winning?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:15:00 -0800

In this weeks rendition of NNN we go over some interesting tidbits in the gaming world? How much will the PS5 cost, what will Anthems future hold? Will E3 ever truly recover from its losses? Also on the agenda: how does Netflix do it? Hopper Lives!!!!! Also that new Batsuit is pretty freakin sweet!

Episode 90: Reality Gives Nothing Back

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 17:45:00 -0800

This episode is for Kobe and Gianna. This week, more game delays. Hints at what might be next for Ubisoft and Guerilla games. We finally know the ports on a series X. Picard review, is the Obi-Wan show in trouble? Whats coming and leaving Netflix, Patrick Stewart on the future of Charles Xavier, Colin Trevorrow confirms rumors, Justice League Dark incoming? and Loot Wear.

Episode 88: CES! I choose you!

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:45:00 -0800

CES roundup. Major Pokemon news from Nintendo. Shakeup at the MCU. What is Warner Bros. thinking? and a review of 1917

Episode 87: The Golden Flat Earths

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:15:00 -0800

Nick talks about the Golden Globes. What he is looking forward to most this year. Some next gen specs leak. Disney+ news. Star Wars followup part deux, DCEU speculation and more.

Episode 81: I have spoken, about a lot of things...today

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:00:00 -0800

This is the way. A very star wars centric episode, as it is in all of our major focuses this week. Also the game awards, toyota back in racing games, NETFLIX, arrowverse, baby yoda, bob burgers, james bond, DCEU, star trek, and more.

Episode 75: Extra Super Duper Episode Part 1 - Its in the games

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 23:00:00 -0700

This is part one of a two part episode covering two weeks worth of action packed Nerd news. This episode focuses mainly on the gaming news of the last week, with some TV news sprinkled in at the end.