Ubisoft is getting into the emergent storytelling game, but is this just an excuse to cut content from games? Get emergent with us on an all new episode!

Is emergent storytelling lazy storytelling?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where BLACK BOLT is getting his own title. Also in the world of Marvel, we get deep into the rosters for the all new X-men titles and pick our favorites. Level one comes to a close with a big debate over the future of MARVEL and FOX for X-men licences.

Over in games, we get into what’s new for NO MAN’S SKY and if it’s too little, too late. We also have Peter Molyneux trying to get people hyped for a Fable 4 that will never happen, and wrap things up with a bunch of news items in the world of the Street Fighter 5 competitive scene.

Over in the world of entertainment, DUNE is being picked up by LEGENDARY PICTURES – but is it time for a new DUNE movie? We also explain what SNOWPIERCER is, and why it’s finally getting its own television show. Level 3 winds down with an argument if the NEW MUTANTS movie is real or just a concept, bringing back a debate from level 1.

Our epilogue this week is about the concept of emergent storytelling, and if it is just an excuse for lazy game design. 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!)

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In a time of great unrest, what can the X-men teach us about how to live in this current political climate? Come with us as we discuss our brave new world, and the week in geek news, on an all new episode of…The Surly Nerd!

We are the X-men

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, (and about 5 takes due to studio errors) we kick things off with a fun talk about Mr. Bean getting his very own comic book. Also, we have news about a new convention coming to San Francisco as well as the results of Octobers comic book sales. Did Marvel come out on top with their new series of #1’s?

Over in games, we break down what the Xbox insider program is and why the nature of the word “beta” has fundamentally changed over the years. Capcom tells us what their predictions for Resident Evil 7 are and we finally get a leaked price on the all-new Nintendo Switch.

Over in the world of entertainment, remakes are afoot with a re-telling of the Hollywood classic “Nosferatu” in the pipeline. We also have news about a remake of “American Werewolf in London” by none other than John Landis’ son. Level 3 comes to a close with all the rumors you can shake a stick as for the X-men film franchise.

Our epilogue this week is a little more political in nature as we take a look at the X-men and how important they are to our current political climate. 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!)

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It’s time to put all VR arguments to rest and talk about some nerd news, on an all new…The Surly Nerd!

Are you ready for movies in VR?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where FOX give us the deets on what’s going on with Deadpool 2 and Wolverine 3. We also talk about the new face of Kick-Ass and if we can really get excited for it. Level one wraps up with a discussion on the new Transformers animated series and if Spider-man is jumping the gun by announcing several movies at once.

In game industry news, we answer the question: “Why didn’t No Mans Sky come to E3?”. Microsoft takes center stage as they go on record and talk about how excited for the Nintendo NX, talk more about XBL and PSN connectivity, and end up closing down level two with telling the world how excited people are for the Xbox Scorpio.

Over in the world of entertainment, we give you one more reason go head to Vegas, and that’s for THE AVENGERS! In our weekly, “we were right” section: What is REALLY going on with those star Wars re-shoots. We talk about the Wolfman and the new 20,000 leagues movies in development and close everything down with a debate about the new rules for writing Star Trek fan-fiction.

Our epilogue this week is about VR – the next big film frontier. 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!)

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Episode 165: A VR Experience

In Comic Industry News – Deadpool 2, Wolverine 3, Kick-ass, Transformers, Spider-Man

In Game Industry News – No Mans Sky, Microsoft, Nintendo NX, XBL/PSN, Xbox Scorpio

In Entertainment News – The Avengers, Star Trek, Wolfman, 20,000 Leagues

Epilogue – VR!

Time to close down your Star Trek fan-fiction!

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Star Trek!: http://www.startrek.com/

Learn more about Old Man Logan!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Man_Logan

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

Make Nintendo Great Again!

It’s part two of our E3 spectacular!

E3 was just too much show for one little episode, so strap yourselves in for part two of our E3 fest on an all new…The Surly Nerd!

Can Final Fantasy be great again? Can ARCHIE get any more exciting? WILL DEADPOOL MAKE AN APPEARANCE THIS EPISODE?! We answer this and more on an all new episode of…The Surly Nerd!

Archie comics continues to kick ass

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where we talk all about what’s new in the world of ARCHIE, and get into the REBIRTH of Cyborg in DC Comics. Things get lighter when DEADPOOL talks REBIRTH and Tony gets down on some RAT QUEENS to wrap up the level.

In game industry news, we jump into a discussion the hardcover ATARI art book and take a look at the new direction for GEARS OF WAR. We also talk about the industry’s thoughts on a console upgrade this generation and figure out if FINAL FANTASY has the legs to survive another poor game launch.

Over in the world of entertainment, we jump into the news about who is helming the DEFENDERS series, and celebrate THE KILLING JOKE’s updated rating. Also there’s talk of DISNEY shared universes and why MARVEL TV shows and movies don’t cross over more. We close out level 3 talking about character motivations – something that Tony loves to not shut-up about.

Our epilogue this week is all about what draws us to certain comic titles. 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!)

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Episode 158: Why is the rice on fire?

In Comic Industry News – ARCHIE, CYBORG, DEADPOOL, RAT QUEENS

In Game Industry News – ATARI ART, GEARS OF WAR, CONSOLE UPGRADES, FINAL FANTASY

In Entertainment News – DEFENDERS, THE KILLING JOKE, DISNEY, MARVEL TV/MOVIES, CHARACTER MOTIVATION
Epilogue – The Draw of Comics

The Defenders is right around the corner!

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about The Justice League!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League

Learn about Sandman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman_%28Vertigo%29

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190