It's time to argue about the use of the term "RPG" in modern gaming!

How many RPG video games are truly RPG's?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where Marvel is trying to get their fans to get on board with Secret Empire (and it's not working). We also break down DC's new young imprint and try and figure out why comic book sales are down from last month - even with two major events going on.

Heading into level two, Overwatch is taking the world by storm - but why? We also give you some fun news about Starcraft and dive into the history and potential sequel to Darksiders.

Over in the world of entertainment, Logan is getting a black and white re-release that has us super excited and a Gears of War release that has us...not as excited. Level three comes to a close with comments from David Lynch about why he's leaving movies and we explore if he's really a fit for modern Hollywood.

Our epilogue is week is a fun semantics argument on use of the term RPG in modern gaming. 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! ([email protected]!)

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All about Role-playing games : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_game

Check out David Lynch: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000186/

Batman cupcakes!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/batman-cupcakes

We are revisiting e-sports - but this time with special guests!

This episode is pure chaos

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where the Ghastly awards is going away and Mark Millar has an awesome new annoucement. We close out level one with a talk about Free Comic Book Day and why you should go!

Heading into level two, 343 is trying to fix what they broke in Halo 5, and we get into why it's wrong for Nintendo to not head on out to E3 this year.

Over in the world of entertainment, Sandman might come to TV - but can it Really happen this time? Level three ends with a debate about the Marvel "phases" concept and if Marvel should drop it all together.

Our epilogue is us revisiting E-sports, but this time with some very special guests. 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! ([email protected]!)

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All about Dreamhack : https://www.dreamhack.se/splash/

Check out Sandman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandman

Batman cupcakes!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/batman-cupcakes

Why is pop culture so important during turbulent times?

How can comics help us heal?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where IDW is getting ready to publish new Disney Books and DC is creating a new line of superheroes. Marvel however, seems to want to bring back the past and it could mean jeopardizing the diversity they have been working so hard to create.

Heading into level two, Nintendo is ready to break our hearts again with an SNES classic announcement. Konami tells us why they still hate us with Bomberman announcements and we get into a big discussion about the new regulations being put in place in DOTA 2

Over in the world of entertainment, Hulu has announced that they are working on a pilot for Locke & Key as well as dropping a trailer for an all new Batman/Bill Finger documentary. We wrap up level three with an announcement by Netflix that's 105 million dollars in the making.

Our epilogue this week is about the importance of pop culture during difficult social times (warning, this topic is a bit more serious than our usual fare). 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

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All about DOTA 2 : http://blog.dota2.com/

Check out Locke & Key: http://www.idwpublishing.com/trending_titles/locke-key/

Batman cupcakes!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/batman-cupcakes

We always talk about graphics when it comes to gaming, but how important is good sound design?

How important is sound to game design?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where the year of strange comics continues with the announcement of a Green Hornet/Spirit crossover as well as a Betty Page spy thriller. Star Wars closes out level one with a discussion about Captain Phasma's new title.

Heading into level two, we have more Star Wars news with tons of info about the new Battlefront game. We also get angry about the cancellation of the NES classic and get into Tencents attempt to take down STEAM

Over in the world of entertainment, we have a few TNT announcements (Tales from the Crypt, Let the Right one In) and Fede Alvarez is taking a stab at the Labyrinth universe. Level 3 wraps up with Warner Brothers plans for a bigger animated universe, possibly starting with Watchmen.

Our epilogue this week is all about the importance of sound in video 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

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All about Betty Page : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettie_Page

Check out Fede Alvarez: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fede_Álvarez

Batman cupcakes!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/batman-cupcakes

There was big Xbox Scorpio news this week, but is anyone really excited for it?

Are we ready for the Scorpio?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where Marvel is finally giving us what we want in comic crossovers...a break. Sadly, this is followed up by the news that X-Men Gold #1's release has a very BIG problem.

Heading into level two, we discuss the trademark of "Cyberpunk 2077 and break down the announcement of the all new Marvel Heroes game. We close up everything video games this week with all the winners from the BAFTA awards, and discuss why they won.

Over in the world of entertainment, NETFLIX has made a HUGE announcement on the Haunting of Hill House and we have Invader Zim coming back...for some reason. Level 3 comes to a close with a talk about the Bat-family film rumors and we toss our own theories out as to what they could do to really make DC's films as great as Marvel's with a few short films.

Our epilogue this week is all about the Xbox Scorpio announcements. 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

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All about The Scorpio : http://www.xbox.com/en-us/project-scorpio

Check out Marvel Heroes Omega: https://marvelheroes.com/about

Batman cupcakes!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/batman-cupcakes

You've heard us complain about event fatigue in comics, but what makes for a really great comic book crossover event?

What makes for a great comic crossover event?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where only one thing is on our mind: The VP of Sales for Marvel, blaming low comic sales on diversity in comics.

Heading into level two, we break the sad news that the Mad Catz brand is coming to an end and talk about who's playing the Scarecrow in the new INJUSTICE game. The last bit of level 3 is all about letting Tony and Hector have some fun and discuss everything we know about DESTINY 2.

Over in the world of entertainment, we find out who's going to be directing the BATGIRL movie, and debate how "We Happy Few" could make a fantastic movie. We close out level three with a discussion about Darren Aronofsky's body of work...and what he's working on next that has us excited (with a little break to talk about the IT trailer).

Our epilogue this week is all about comic book crossover events, and what makes for a great one. 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

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All about Marvel's Civil War : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_War_(comics)

Check out Jay and Miles explain the X-men: http://www.xplainthexmen.com/

Batman cupcakes!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/batman-cupcakes

Everyone loves Batman, but what is it about him that keeps drawing us back to the darkness time and time again?

Why do we love the bat so much?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where the Love Is Love comic is defying all expectations and Luke Cage is ready to break back into his own title. Level one comes to a close with a full on HYDRA take over that has us (kind of) excited.

Heading into level two, GAMESTOP is getting ready to close down a bunch of retail locations and Facebook is entering the game streaming...game. Blizzard blows away level two with not one but two amazing Starcraft announcements that have us requiring additional pylons.

Over in the world of entertainment, VENOM gets a ton of new announcements and we get the final word on what's going on with Zombieland 2. The curtains fall on level three with a break down of the website Rotten Tomatoes, and if it's really worth trusting.

Our epilogue this week is all about the man, the bat, the legend - Batman, and why he's so damn popular. 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

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All about The Batman! : http://batman.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Wiki

Check out Bob Kane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Kane

Batman cupcakes!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/batman-cupcakes

We know gaming is popular, but are games as ingrained into our culture as we think they are?

This man thinks games have not taken over the world

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where we mourn the passing of Bernie Wrightson. We also get into the history of comic book distribution and get into what's new with Ghost Rider and New York Comic Con.

Heading into level two, we debate accessibility versus challenge in fighting games thanks to Marvel vs Capcom Infinite and get way too excited for the Disney Afternoon Collection. Level two winds down with a talk about game development and how it's taking over the world.

Over in the world of entertainment, we have SCREAM getting a whole new cast for season 3, VENOM getting a big 'ol movie announcement and a trip back into the past as we talk about the remake of the classic show "Amazing Stories".

Our epilogue this week is about influence of gaming on the world. 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Disney Afternoon Collection : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Disney_Afternoon_Collection

Check out Bernie Wrightson: http://berniewrightson.com/

X-Men cupcakes!: http://www.frenchforcupcake.com/2012/01/mutant-and-proud-x-men-cupcakes.html

It's Episode 200 and we're going off-script to have some fun!

Happy birthday us!

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd!

This week, the inmates are running the asylum as we celebrate 200 episodes of this little show we put on for you every week!

Join us as we dive into the bowler hat of truth, asking all our hosts the hard hitting questions about life in the nerd-lane. From "what comic universe would you live in if you have to wear your pants on your head?" to "How long after a films end, before you can reboot it?" - we ask the hard hitting questions and give you even harder answers on this weeks show!

Our epilogue this week is about the past, and the future of our little podcast. 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Thanks to the Xbox game pass, we have to ask: Is game streaming the future of how we play?

Is Microsoft showing us a game streaming future?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we kick things off in comics where the year of weird comics continues with CLUE getting a release from IDW. We also have huge announcements from Emerald City Comic Con with MAGE finally coming to an end and the Marvel Universe getting taken over by the big bad symbiote himself...VENOM!

Heading into level two, GDC is all wrapped up and Nintendo really wants UNREAL developers to make games for the Switch. We also have the Oculus Rift getting a big price drop, and we close out level two with a discussion about the GDC awards.

Over in the world of entertainment, Ridley Scott is coming back to ALIENS for what feels like the foreseeable future. TRON gets a few big announcements this week and we break down what Stephen King thinks about the newest adaptation of his work: IT

Our epilogue this week is about the Xbox game pass and if the future of gaming lies in streaming them. 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! ([email protected]!)

Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Xbox Game Pass : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Game_Pass

Check out MAGE the comic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mage_(comics)

X-Men cupcakes!: http://www.frenchforcupcake.com/2012/01/mutant-and-proud-x-men-cupcakes.html