Nick's Nerd News - Episodes Tagged with “Top Gun Maverick”

Episode 367: Beachballs with Swords

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 21 May 2025 20:00:00 -0700

On this week of Nicks Nerd News, we are joined by guest hosts Dan and Shaan. You can expect less of a focus on the top stories, considering we recorded this episode two days after episode 366. The guys cover a few stories from the world of gaming and cinema, while also discussing the games they have been enjoying and things they are excited about. We cover topics such as AI Darth Vader joining the Fortnite universe, Red Dead Redemption possibly coming to the Switch 2, first impressions on Expedition 33: Clair Obscur, Oblivion Remastered Vs. Skyrim, Marvel Rivals Vs Overwatch, Wes Andersons upcoming film, news on the upcoming Miami Vice Movie and many more. We hope you enjoy the episode!

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 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 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 238: Nintendo gonna Nintendo

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

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

Episode 237: Immersion Broken

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

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

Episode 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 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 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 222: Crisis of Infinite Brothers Warner

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:30:00 -0700

More woes for the WB as they continue to seem clueless in regards to HBO Max and DC Films. Is the Snyderverse back? Is it the multiverse now? Will the flash bring flashpoint? Honestly it seems like no one knows. Meanwhile the streaming wars are heating up, and the video game industry is prepping for Gamescom.

Episode 220: Comic Kang: The Shazam Dynasty

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

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

Episode 216: The reinvention of NNN

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

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

Episode 215: Not to infinity or beyond

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

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

Episode 213: Wait where are the E's? Aren't there supposed to be 3?

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0700

There is definitely a noticeable difference when E3 doesn't happen. Yet the gaming worlds keeps trucking. Sony dropped their state of play last week, which revelated Street Fighter 6 to the world. Sonic decided to stop by and announce new licensing deals. CoD is coming back with a vengeance. Netflix hosts its annual Geeked Week, and the CW is just idk man. Meanwhile Top Gun continues its dominance, Joker 2 is a real thing, and Beavis and Butthead Return!

Episode 212: My time at SWCA22

Nick DeFalco — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 23:45:00 -0700

This weeks main story is of course my weekend at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. My ups, my downs, my ideas for change, what worked and what didn't. Plus Top Gun Maverick, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Stranger Things, Obi-Wan and more.

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 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 173: That's what you call a summer?

Nick DeFalco — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:30:00 -0700

In a short recap of the week, Nick covers Gamescom, two major gaming personalities, Netflix is uping its ante, and DC fandom has us hyped.