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Wizards of the Coast is suing another TTRPG maker for racist content and Sony is being sued for overcharging on their digital storefront. Who should win? Also discussed: Games we DEFINITELY played at PAX West which we DEFINITELY went to, Only Murders in the Building, 3000 Years of Longing, Harley Quinn, GameStop employee raises, and more!Theme musi…

Eric July's crowdfunding campaign for The Rippaverse, a self-described "non-woke" foray into a new comic universe, has been overwhelmingly successful. Today, we discuss what a "non-woke" comic would look like, and if it would even be possible to avoid what some call a "political" story.Also discussed: Other franchises following the Prey formula, Da…

With the surprise cancellation of Batgirl and some revealing comments from the president of Warner Bros. Discovery, we talk about why they would abandon a finished movie and what direction the DCEU should take going forward.Also discussed: Unauthorized Hamilton (Now featuring Jesus!), Jordan Peele's Nope, the Netflix Sandman adaptation, Tony Hawk's…

FFVII, one of the most popular games ever made, is continuing its multi-game reimagining saga next year. At the same time, quirky cult classic Lollipop Chainsaw is also getting the remake treatment. Today, we discuss what kind of game deserves the time and resources required for a complete remake.Also discussed: Lord Death Man, Starship Troopers (t…

The CEO of Unity recently described game developers who don't prioritize monetization as "F%@#ing Idiots." Today, we discuss the point he was trying to make and the idea of monetization in video games.Also discussed: #gentleminions, Ms. Marvel, The Graveyard Book, non-woke comics, Thor: Love and Thunder, and more!…

Can artificial intelligence truly create art? Today, we discuss Dall-E 2 and whether or not programmed AI is the artist or a simply a fancy paintbrush the artist uses.Also discussed: Final Fantasy VII Spinoff titles, Modern Family, Disney Cruises, Youtuber Copyright Strike Email Fraud, Umbrella Academy Season 3, and more!Theme music is "All My Frie…

Welp, it's time to talk about NFTs again, I guess. This time, we take a look at Axie Infinity, a creature battling game based on blockchain technology that has generated some controversy.Also discussed: Dice Rolling through Life, KOTOR II bugs, AI D&D, Pride and Prejudice, Rent, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of M…

It's time for not-E3! Today, we take a look at some highlights from Summer Game Fest, including the Playstation State of Play, the Xbox-Bethesda presentation, and more! Also discussed: Song suggestions for Joker 2, Dunking on Diablo Immortal, Jurassic World: Dominion, Top Gun (the original),Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and more!Theme music is "All My Fr…

Disney's copyright on Winnie the Pooh was recently allowed to expire, meaning certain citizens of the Hundred Acre Wood are now part of the public domain. Because of this, a violent horror movie starring Winnie the Pooh and Piglet will soon be released. Today, we discuss the pros and cons of IP entering the public domain, and whther or not it is a …

Mysplaced, a game with a visual style very similar to the recent Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake, is getting accused of plagiarism. But just what exactly is the difference between being inspired by something and ripping something off?Also discussed: Multiversus, No Gods No Monsters, The Quest, Men, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and more!Them…

Blizzard published a blog post extolling the virtue of their data driven method of creating diversity amongst the characters in their games. It is...weird.Also discussed: Improving the zoo experience, Ambulance, Iron Fist Season 2, Master Chief's virginity, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So…

Top tier Twitch streamers are live broadcasting the ongoing legal trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, using the trauma endured by the parties involved into a money-making opportunity. Should Twitch do something about it?Also discussed: Moon Knight, Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, Doctor Who, Crucified Iron Man, pixel soda, Nic Cage, a…

It’s the Magic Kingdom Vs. The State of Florida in a political showdown over the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill! What will happen? Actually we already know what will happen, because we recorded this episode before some big decisions were made. But don’t worry about that, and enjoy! Also Discussed: Dune, Nintendo Switch stats, Dungeons & Dragons…

Today, we discuss ways in which Wizards of the Coast could improve the D&D Beyond subscription service, now that they officially own it. Also discussed: Kirby’s Mouthful Mode, Failed NFT Auctions, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Elden Ring, X Lives/X Deaths of Wolverine, Unstable Unicorns, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of …

With the release of the Hogwarts Legacy gameplay demo, we ponder the idea of whether or not journalism can be truly neutral, or if simply publishing an article about a controversial subject is tacit support of that subject. But also, we tell some jokes. Also discussed: Mel Brooks’ memoir, Elden Ring Reverse Farming, Comic Book Sales Numbers, All of…

The 2022 Oscars were…eventful. Today, we talk about those events. Also discussed: The Adam Project, Patch Notes Mask Protests, Jesus and John Wayne, Improving the EGOT, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of My Neighbors)" By Granger. Check them out here: https://wearegranger.bandcamp.com/…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a lot of reactions from various companies in the entertainment industry. Some people support the protests, but should art be considered “above” politics? Also discussed: Accidental Bank Robberies, Cloud’s Midriff, Library manga, Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed, and more!…

Harrowing ocean abysses, wandering villages, and Pokemon knock offs - we tried a bunch of demos for upcoming games. Some of them were cool. Some…not so much. Also discussed: Elden Ring, Brandon Sanderson’s record breaking Kickstarter, Breath of the Wild, Studio 666, We Were Here, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of …

Today, we talk about movies that we know might not be the best examples of great cinema, but we unironically love them anyway. Also discussed: excuses to get out of work to play video games, Death on the Nile, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Storage Container Treasure Troves, The Book of Boba Fett, the Legend of Vox Machina, and more!Theme music is "All M…

It’s everyone’s favorite holiday: Valentine’s Day! Today, we take some time to talk about some games that are great to play with a loved one, romantic or otherwise. Also discussed: Nightmare Alley, Scream, Wordle, Record of Lodoss War - Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, The Rings of Power, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Mos…

A school board in McMinn, Tennessee recently voted to ban the Pulitzer prize-winning graphic novel Maus, a biographical account of a holocaust survivor’s experiences in World War II. Dinguses. Also discussed: Rudy Giuliani and The Masked Singer, Akata Witch, Lake, The Wingfeather Saga, the Bloodborne demake, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends …

The Game Developers Conference recently released its annual survey regarding the state of the gaming industry survey, with interesting results regarding Virtual reality gaming, NFTs, accessibility, and a whole lot more. Also discussed: The Colour of Magic, The Last Duel, Nobody Saves the World, China’s Fight Club edit, and more!Theme music is "All …

Microsoft is purchasing Activision-Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion dollars. How will this affect gaming at large? Also discussed: Bob Saget, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Halo: Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, Joss Whedon’s weird interview, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of My Neighbors)" By Granger. Check the…

The head of gaming at Microsoft recently sat down for a very interesting interview in which he discussed datamining, China’s anti-gaming law, Activision Blizzard, and more. What did he have to say? Also discussed: Leviathan Wakes, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Dez’ birthday, The Moo-trix, and more!Interview discussed: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/10/…

January tends to be a bit of a barren wasteland for new game releases, so we decided to talk about the “canon” of video game history: What should you play to understand how games got where they are? Also discussed: New Year’s resolutions, Riot Games’ lawsuit settlement, The Matrix: Resurrections, Guardians of the Galaxy, Inscryption, Licorice Pizza…

As we reach the end of another year, we take a look back and see what lessons we should have learned and how we can take them into 2022, a year that HAS to be better than the last couple, right? RIGHT?!. Also discussed: Hawkeye, eSports High School, Climate destroying superheroes, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Inscryption, and more!Theme music is "All M…

After the Game Awards have ended, and more award shows loom on the horizon, we discuss the concept of genre bias, and how it hurts the art the awards are supposed to celebrate. Also discussed: The results of our Game Awards predictionsCowboy Bebop, Kim’s Convenience, Keanu Reeves’ gaming deception, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi …

Grab your cocoa and put on your terrible sweaters, it's time to talk about our favorite holiday movies! Also, is Die Hard really a Christmas movie? Also discussed: House of Gucci, Batman: The Animated Series, The Wheel of Time, striking against Activision-Blizzard, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of My Neighbors)" …

On this episode of The Nerdy-Gritty, we discuss what it might look like if the next main line Pokemon game were made with a more mature audience in mind. GIVE PIKACHU A GUN. Also discussed: Pro Gamer Movies, bad accents, Encanto, Hawkeye’s Art Direction, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of M…

Today, as is tradition, we go through the 2021 game awards nominees and make our predictions for who will take home the prizes! Also discussed: GTA’s abysmal metascore, Halo Infinite, Locke & Key, AP Bio, Red Notice, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of My Neighbors)" By Granger. Check them out here: https://wearegra…

Recent Netflix movie The Harder They Fall used the names of real-life historical figures, but entirely made up the story in which they were featured. How accurate does a movie based on real people need to be? Also discussed: Far Cry 6, Vin Diesel’s heartfelt plea, Maya and the Three, Eternals, Politician anime death threats, and more!Theme music is…

Why do big budget video games seem to be incapable of avoiding violence as part of their core design? What would it take for developers to do something different? Also discussed: Chef ad The Chef Show, The Harder They Fall, The French Dispatch, Nintendo Offices shut down, elderly gamers, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do …

Lately, cryptocurrency and NFTs have become more and more popular, including in the world of video games. Today, we discuss what NFTs are, how they are related to gaming, and whether or not they should be. Also discussed: Dune, Dungeon Encounters, D&D Cartoons, Pokemon Fraud, the Tim Burton stop motion movies, and more!Theme music is "All My Friend…

The live action adaptation of the beloved anime Cowboy Bebop is almost here, and some people are not happy about changes being made. Today, we discuss just how accurate an adaptation needs to be. Also discussed: Deathloop, Movies in space, Hot Halloween costumes, NFTs, Squid Game, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of…

Dave Chapelle recently had some...interesting thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community and cancel culture. Does he have any good points? Should comedy get a pass when it comes to questionable or problematic content? Also discussed: Gamer Dad-vice, Deathloop, Pokemon Snap, No Time to Die, Lady Hawk, Chris “Mario” Pratt, real life Harry Potter purebloods, an…

The “”””””””debate”””””””””” surrounding the validity of Marvel movies as an example of “””””””””””actual cinema””””””””””””” has continued for years now. Today, we have the final answer. Also discussed: The Card Counter, Kate, GAMER GEAR CORNER, Tales of Arise, Come from Away, and more!Visit our Patreon to gain access to the Director’s Cut of this…

CD Projekt Red, developer of the hugely profitable Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 video games, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund a new Witcher manga. In this episode Dez and Fox debate whether Kickstarter should be available to companies with such massive brands and bank accounts. Also discussed: Shang-Chi, The Hobbit, Codex Alera, Mythi…

In-Person gaming conventions have officially returned with PAX West 2021, and we went! It was…an interesting experience. This one is also special because everybody gets the Director’s Cut!โดย Dez and Fox

Is the era of the “Hollywood Movie Star” coming to a close? Are people more interested in characters and narratives than the famous actors and actresses portraying them? Matt Damon seems to think so. Also discussed: Jesse McCree’s new identity, noir-thriller Reminiscence, Arena Franklin biopic Respect, Uncharted 4’s weird narrative choice, and more…

Kevin Smith, creator of the new Series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Revelation, has received backlash for engaging in what some people consider to be “fan blaming,” a tactic of placing the fault of a poor critical reaction on the shoulders of the viewer’s expectations, rather than the creators. Also discussed: The Suicide Squad, My Hero …

Content Warning: Sexual harassment, suicide.Game developer Activision Blizzard is being sued for a litany of terrible activity, and a veritable Blizzard of news has come out as a result. In this episode, we take a look at what has happened and discuss what should come next. Also discussed: Ultimate Slip ‘N Slide, Scarlet Johannson sues Disney, Chin…

Today, we discuss how the upcoming Netflix gaming service can set itself apart from other video game services. Also discussed: Dark Souls pizza controllers, Blizzard’s legal troubles, Pig, Behind the Attraction, Prisoners, Disney Ride Movies, and more!Join our discord! https://discord.gg/SQeSkV4JcQVisit our Patreon to gain access to the Director’s …

With legislation banning in-game loot boxes becoming more of a global reality, we discuss the idea of physical items like card game booster packs in those bans. Also discussed: Blizzard’s Harassment Lawsuit, Space Jam 2, Jonah Hex, The Pope and Spider-Man’s Team-Up, Catwoman Comics, and more!Join our discord! https://discord.gg/SQeSkV4JcQVisit our …

Time criminal Dez and Gator Fox just got done watching season one of Loki, and they’ve got a lot to talk about! Also discussed: An exploration of Space Jam and it’s imaginary sequels, crazy video game auctions, Black Widow, Reign of Fire, the Steam Deck, and much more!Join our discord! https://discord.gg/SQeSkV4JcQVisit our Patreon to gain access t…

A new form of in-game advertisement is on the horizon, and we need to talk about it. Also discussed: Hot new product tie-ins, the kind-of new Nintendo Switch, DISNEYLAND, Fast & Furious 9, Slay the Spire Mobile, Luca, and much more!Join our discord! https://discord.gg/SQeSkV4JcQVisit our Patreon to gain access to the Director’s Cut of this episode …

We’re back after a break and In the Heights has got us talkin’ ‘bout musicals! Specifically, what makes a great stage-to-movie musical adaptation. Also discussed: The best games to beat the summer heat, E3 news, The Irregulars, Bo Gia, Cruella, Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Sweet Tooth, and a whole lot more!Visit our Patreon to gain access…

We just finished It Takes Two, the newest exclusively-cooperative game from Hazelight Studios, and it got us thinking about what a game needs to do to make a great co-op experience. Also discussed: THE JOSH FIGHT, chili dog soda, Gal Gadot’s finger mishap, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Mortal Kombat, Green Lantern, The Codex Alera, and much more!J…

The director of Days Gone recently talked about what he saw as a reason why Bend Studios’ Biker Zombie game hasn’t gotten a sequel: not enough people bought the game at launch. Also discussed: Fake Roblox journalists, New Mutants, Promising Young Woman, Hero Kingdom Hearts Modders, and more!Join our discord! https://discord.gg/SQeSkV4JcQTheme music…

Godzilla Vs. Kong dropped this week, and it got us thinking about why some movies are great, even through they are objectively dumb. Also discussed: The Trial of the Chicago 7, Reggie Fils-Aime drops Gamestop, Doom Patrol, Superstore, Busting Video Game Cheaters, Movie theaters are back, and more!Join our discord! https://discord.gg/SQeSkV4JcQVisit…

We took a week off for spring break, so today we have something different for you - a compilation of some of our best intro goofs from our 2020 episodes! Hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening.Join our discord! https://discord.gg/SQeSkV4JcQTheme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of My Neighbors)" By Granger. Check them out here: h…