Episode 296 : Apex Legends And Why E3 Might Be A Bad Thing
What does the release of Apex Legends tell us about shows like E3?
Why are you not playing Apex Legends right now?
Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Hellboy is celebrating his 25th birthday with one heck of a beer release. Rob Liefeld is taking us into the world of Deadpool one last time, and Donny Cates REALLY wants to reboot the Ultimates universe.
Kicking off video game news this week, a ton of class PC games such as Baldur’s Gate are about to find a new home on modern video game consoles. Microsoft Studios is changing their name for the better, and troubles are afoot over at Activision Blizzard.
Over in the world of entertainment, Sony is making their animation software accessible for the masses, so we can all make our own Spider-Verse movie. Hulu is launching 4 new animated Marvel series, and Scorsese and Hulu have teamed up to bring the legend of H.H Holmes to life.
Our epilogue this week is about the release of Apex Legends, and how it impacts major trade shows like E3.
As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!)
Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of…The Surly Nerd!
Episode 295 : Sony Takes A Step Backwards!
What does Sony’s new patent mean for the future?
Will Sony live up to the hype?
Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Batman is getting a very special release for a very special anniversary. The Avengers change their roster in a strange way, and James dives into the world of indy comics to find a new gem for all of you.
Kicking off video game news this week, Microsoft is headed towards their platform-as-a-service with a new risky addition. The Overwatch League is finally giving fans what they want, and 343 has a new person working on Halo that will make the fans happy.
Over in the world of entertainment, Legion is finally coming to an end – but for a good reason. Y: The Last Man is finally going to be getting its big screen break, and CBS has a new detective show that might be the best (or worst) thing ever.
Our epilogue this week is about Sony’s new backwards compatibility patent.
As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!)
Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of…The Surly Nerd!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Episode 285: Stan Lee
Join us, as we celebrate the life and legacy of Stan Lee
We miss you
Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where IDW has created a new Spider-Man title that is looking to bring more kids into comics. DC’s Black Label is getting expanded with some great Elseworlds titles and it looks like comic books are finally making a comeback.
Kicking off video game news this week, Microsoft is making huge waves with the acquisition of two major RPG developers. Microsoft also announced when mouse and keyboard support is coming to the Xbox and Playstation now is much bigger than anyone (including us) thought.
Over in the world of entertainment, Sabrina is going to be taking over Christmas (since Doctor Who isn’t). Pacific Rim and Altered Carbon are getting their own animated series on Netflix and Moonshadow might just be the next modern horror movie to scare us in a way that no other movie has done before.
Our epilogue this week is about the life and influence of the late Stan Lee.
As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!)
Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of…The Surly Nerd!
Read about the things we love to talk about!
All about Stan Lee!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lee
Check out The Fantastic Four: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantastic_Four
Superhero cupcakes!: http://www.wilton.com/super-hero-cupcakes/WLPROJ-8555.html
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Episode 281: Remaking A Monster
Why do we love remaking classic horror monsters?
Why do we re-imagine classic horror monsters?
Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where DC is exploring their universe from a different perspective and they finally open up about the Batman controversy. Level one wraps up with a talk about a Marvel writer that was recently fired and what the fallout from that has been.
Heading into level two, the creation of Red Dead Redemption 2 is causing some huge issues in the video game industry. Sony is finally breaking their silence about the next Playstation and we’re hearing rumors about a Nintendo Switch 2.0.
Over in the world of entertainment, Jordan Peele is working on an adaptation of the horror book “Lovecraft Country”. NBC is developing a series based in the world of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and the BBC and Netflix are looking to create an all-new Dracula story.
Our epilogue this week is about remaking classic horror movie monsters.
As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!)
Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of…The Surly Nerd!
Read about the things we love to talk about!
All about Batman White Knight: https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight
Check out BOOM! Studios: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Superhero cupcakes!: http://www.wilton.com/super-hero-cupcakes/WLPROJ-8555.html
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Episode 279: The Business of Horror
Why is Horror successful in some mediums, but not others?
What medium makes the best horror?
Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Batman: White Knight is getting a sequel. There’s also some pretty exciting news about Lev Grossman’s “The Magicians” and BOOM! Studios is teaming up with Blizzard once again to take a deep dive into Starcraft lore.
Heading into level two, the panel gets excited for a new farming game…about weed? Minecraft looks to be getting the Diablo treatment, and a miracle has happened – Sony has decided to finally allow for cross-platform play.
Over in the world of entertainment, Black Mirror has found an AWESOME new way to engage with their audience. Ryan Reynold’s is working on a new project that will appeal to gamers, and we finally get a (dark) update about what’s going on with the newest X-men movie.
Our epilogue this week is about the medium of Horror and what makes it successful.
As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!)
Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of…The Surly Nerd!
Read about the things we love to talk about!
All about Batman White Knight: https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight
Check out BOOM! Studios: https://www.boom-studios.com/
Superhero cupcakes!: http://www.wilton.com/super-hero-cupcakes/WLPROJ-8555.html
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed