The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.

This week, Shannon and James dive deep into their nerdy things including anime recommendations like 'Paprika' and 'Gachiakuta', video game experiences with titles like 'Ghost of Yotei' and 'Astrobot', and discussions on popular shows like 'Peacemaker' and 'Gen V'. They also explore the complexities of anime narratives, particularly in 'Chainsaw Man', and share their ongoing journey with 'One Piece'. They also talk about anime filler episodes and reading recommendations to the ongoing legal battle between Sony and Tencent over game similarities. They discuss the potential impact of copycat games on established franchises, the pricing of upcoming games like GTA 6, and the value of video games in general. The conversation also touches on the future of beloved franchises like Sly Cooper and the importance of game demos. Finally, they wrap up with recommendations for Halloween-themed anime.

Chapters

00:00 -Introduction to Nerdy Things for the Week

00:31-Anime Discussions: Kaiju Number Eight and Paprika

03:10 - Exploring Sci-Fi Thrillers: Paprika and Its Creator

04:35 -Gen V: Catching Up

06:24 -Video Game Adventures: Ghost of Yotei and Astro Bot

11:43 -Controller Troubles and Gaming Experiences

17:06 - Astrobot: A Fun Platformer Experience

20:44 - Gen V and Peacemaker: Series Reviews

22:56 - Gachiakuta: A Dark Episode Discussion

24:45 - Chainsaw Man: Embracing the Dub

27:41 - One Piece: The Journey Begins

30:27 - Reading Cat's Eye: A Thief's Tale

31:38 - Sony vs. Tencent: The Horizon Lawsuit

38:28 -Live Action Horizon: Movie Plans

40:34 -Marvel Rivals: Player Base Decline

42:40 - GTA 6: The $100 Game Debate

43:29 -The Pricing Dilemma of GTA 6

53:33 -Sucker Punch Studio's Future Projects

01:01:28 -The Value of Video Games and Demos

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