X-Men 97 Drama, New WoW Expansion, and The Future of Gaming with Titus Walker

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In this episode, Frank and Scott discuss the latest geek news, from the controversy surrounding X-Men 97's former showrunner to the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The War Within. They also cover Sony’s new Kraven the Hunter trailer and why some fans are skeptical. The episode wraps up with an interview featuring Titus Walker, CEO and Founder of the Ultimate Endgamers League, who talks about the future of competitive gaming.

Timestamps and Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:00:12 - Mark Hamill's Autograph Pricing
• 00:07:01 - Reaction to Kraven the Hunter Trailer
• 00:16:16 - He-Man Live Action Adaptation
• 00:25:01 - Rick and Morty Anime Review
• 00:26:12 - X-Men 97 Showrunner Firing
• 00:32:05 - World of Warcraft: The War Within Expansion Overview
• 00:42:11 - Interview with Titus Walker on Gaming Competitions

Key Takeaways:

• Mark Hamill Autograph Costs: The high price of autographs raises questions about fan experiences at conventions.
• Kraven the Hunter: Concerns over Sony's direction with superhero films, especially when turning villains into antiheroes.
• X-Men 97: The firing of Beau DeMayo and the importance of maintaining a positive work environment.
• WoW Expansion: The new World of Warcraft expansion focuses on exploration and player freedom.
• Titus Walker's Insights: The Ultimate Endgamers League offers a new way to compete in gaming by testing players across all genres.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Why are we charging so much for signatures? It feels like exploitation." – Frank
• "Sony’s trying to make the next Wolverine, but it’s not going to work." – Scott
• "Rick and Morty doesn’t translate well to other languages, and it shows." – Frank
• "The new WoW expansion brings back the joy of exploration." – Frank

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X-Men 97, World of Warcraft, Kraven the Hunter, Titus Walker, Ultimate Endgamers League, Rick and Morty, Anime, Geek Culture, Celebrity Autographs, Sony Marvel Films, Geek Freaks Podcast