It's a Headlines edition of Nerds Without Pants, coming in hot, because Julian feels like death warmed over. Enjoy!

00:00 – 13:07 Ice cream so good!

13:42 – 1:31:30 CONSUMPTION JUNCTION: Final Fantasy XVI, Oxenfree II, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, Justin pulling the trigger, Hajime no Ippo, Mel Brooks, Danganronpa V3 (MAJOR DANGANRONPA SERIES SPOILERS FROM 1:12:47 to 1:31:30!)

1:31:43 – 2:45:59 HEADLINES!

87% Missing: The Disappearance of Classic Video Games

https://gamehistory.org/87percent/

Antstream Arcade announced and released for Xbox:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz7dF1dGakY

Major Nelson leaves Xbox after 20 years:

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xboxs-major-nelson-leaves-after-20-years

YouTuber Yong Yea cast as Kiryu in upcoming Like a Dragon games:

https://gamingbolt.com/like-a-dragon-gaiden-and-infinite-wealth-star-youtuber-yong-yea-as-the-english-voice-of-kazuma-kiryu

2:46:25 – 3:03:13 EMAIL BANANA BOAT and outro

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STAGE SELECT: What are the top 3 games you’re most excited for between now and the end of the year?

VIDEO GAME CAGE MATCH: Grandia vs Star Ocean Second Story

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