SDCC is over, and we've got a LOT to say about it - on an all new episode of...The Surly Nerd!

The Ghost Rider we want

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where SDCC takes center stage! We have stories of the X-men dying off, we have Ghost Rider coming to S.H.I.E.L.D, we have Shakespeare and Deadpool, Deadpool and Venom!!!! There's also a new Marvel loyalty program and we get down and dirty about the progress DC Comics has been making with their re-re-re-relaunch, REBIRTH!

In game industry news, No Man's Sky tells us what they DON'T need, Marvel Ultimate Alliance comes to modern platforms and Ubisoft backs the Nintendo NX. We make level two into a burrito by wrapping it all up in a big discussion about the Xbox handheld that never happened.

Over in the world of entertainment, we pour one out for the VCR before moving on to more SDCC news coming from the world of ALIENS. We get into the newest Disneyland attractions as well, and talk about if we really want an Evil Dead 4 movie. Our SDCC coverage comes to an end as we talk about Joss Whedon, his view on Hollywood and if we agree.

Our epilogue is absent because there was too much SDCC to talk about! 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

Episode 168: SDCC El Fuego

In Comic Industry News - X-men, Ghost Rider, Shakespeare, Venom, Marvel Loyalty Program, DC's Rebirth

In Game Industry News - No Man's Sky, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Ubisoft, Xboy

In Entertainment News - VCR, Evil Dead 4, Aliens, Joss Whedon

Epilogue – N/A

 

The ALIENS we deserve

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Allison Road!: http://www.allisonroadgame.com/

Hang out with Brooklyn!: https://www.twitch.tv/brooklyn_ny_at_it_again/profile

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

Will Nintendo rise to take over the world once again? We answer this question and more on an all new episode of…The Surly Nerd!

We like weirdly specific movie genres

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Archie is going to meet the Ramones. We get old school with Plan 9 From Outer Space, The Lost Boys and then get into what's new with the X-men TV franchise. We wrap up level one with a discussion on growth in the comic sector and how they can maintain their numbers.

In game industry news, the NES is making a return, ReCore is only $40 and Kojima talks about the importance of episodic gaming. Level 2 closes out with a huge discussion on the impact of Pokemon GO to Nintendo's business and what it could mean for them in the world of consoles going forward.

Over in the world of entertainment, the Community movie might still be happening, Batman is going to terrorize the Suicide Squad, and we talk about an obscure video game that might be turned into a movie. The curtain falls on entertainment this week as we talk about Neill Blomkamp's Alien's film and why secrecy is so important to the making of the new Star Wars films.

Our epilogue this week is about weirdly specific sub-genres that we love in film. 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

Episode 167: What's NX for Nintendo?

In Comic Industry News - Archie, Plan 9, Lost boys, X-men, Comic Sales

In Game Industry News - NES, ReCore, Kojima, Pokemon GO/Nintendo Stocks

In Entertainment News - Community, Batman, Aliens, Star Wars

Epilogue – Sub-genres!

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Archie!: http://archiecomics.com/

Learn more about Creature Feature!: http://www.creaturefeaturemusic.com/

Portal Cake!: http://www.geekychef.com/2010/09/delicious-and-moist-cake.html

 

Archie Comics Continues to kill

Pokemon GO has launched, but will we talk about it? We answer this question and more on this weeks all new…The Surly Nerd!

Happy Birthday 'Cap

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where we get into what's new in the pipeline for LUKE CAGE. We also chat a bit about the He-Man/Thundercatss crossover, what's new with the CW and Netflix and talk about the rumors that Ghost Rider might show up in Agents of Shield. We close out level one with a big discussion about Captain America and why we're all still rooting for him.

In game industry news, we have new news about the Resident Evil 7 demo and we go in-depth with the Xbox play anywhere feature. We also have a talk about e-sports as Street Fighter 5 is coming to ESPN and what's up next from From Software. Our main topic for gaming this week is about the new era of consoles and if a lack of information about them is damaging to their respective brands.

Over in the world of entertainment, we finally have a release date for Pacific Rim 2, we discuss John Malkovich's new nerd comedy and talk about the impact that "The Killing Joke" is about to have to theaters. Level 3 gets all wrapped up nicely with talk of the FLATLINERS remake and dissect why Nintendo is finally opening up about the movie industry.

Our epilogue this week is about the addition of Sulu being gay in the new Star Trek movie and the pros and cons of it. 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

Episode 166: Pokemon A No Go

In Comic Industry News - Luke cage, Ghost Rider, He-man/Thundercats/CW/Netflix, Captain America

In Game Industry News - Resident Evil 7, Xbox Play Anywhere, E-sports, From Software, New Consoles

In Entertainment News - Pacific Rim 2, John Malkovich, The Killing Joke, Flatliners, Nintendo

Epilogue – Star Trek!

 

Time to get into Sulu...oh myyyy!

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Star Trek!: http://www.startrek.com/

Learn more about Captain America!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

It's time to put all VR arguments to rest and talk about some nerd news, on an all new…The Surly Nerd!

Are you ready for movies in VR?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where FOX give us the deets on what's going on with Deadpool 2 and Wolverine 3. We also talk about the new face of Kick-Ass and if we can really get excited for it. Level one wraps up with a discussion on the new Transformers animated series and if Spider-man is jumping the gun by announcing several movies at once.

In game industry news, we answer the question: "Why didn't No Mans Sky come to E3?". Microsoft takes center stage as they go on record and talk about how excited for the Nintendo NX, talk more about XBL and PSN connectivity, and end up closing down level two with telling the world how excited people are for the Xbox Scorpio.

Over in the world of entertainment, we give you one more reason go head to Vegas, and that's for THE AVENGERS! In our weekly, "we were right" section: What is REALLY going on with those star Wars re-shoots. We talk about the Wolfman and the new 20,000 leagues movies in development and close everything down with a debate about the new rules for writing Star Trek fan-fiction.

Our epilogue this week is about VR - the next big film frontier. 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

Episode 165: A VR Experience

In Comic Industry News - Deadpool 2, Wolverine 3, Kick-ass, Transformers, Spider-Man

In Game Industry News - No Mans Sky, Microsoft, Nintendo NX, XBL/PSN, Xbox Scorpio

In Entertainment News - The Avengers, Star Trek, Wolfman, 20,000 Leagues

Epilogue – VR!

 

Time to close down your Star Trek fan-fiction!

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Star Trek!: http://www.startrek.com/

Learn more about Old Man Logan!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Man_Logan

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

Make Nintendo Great Again!

It's part two of our E3 spectacular!

E3 was just too much show for one little episode, so strap yourselves in for part two of our E3 fest on an all new...The Surly Nerd!

E3 is here, spread some cheer and have a beer (with us) - on an all new episode of…The Surly Nerd!

This is the RE we deserve

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! We've taken out the prelude this week to get right down to the news.

Over in comics, we talk about the Scarlet TV series, the 30th anniverary of Transformers: The Movie and the all-new Josie and the Pussycats. We also dive into the new Justice League Dark animated feature and close out level one talking about the new Black Panther comic and the toll that the job of comic producer can take on a person.

Over in the world of entertainment, we have Hulu making a new horror anthology, who has been cast as the roll of Pennywise in the "IT" remake and Eli Roth talking about why it is important to keep making offensive movies. Level two winds down with a talk about China's influence on modern Hollywood movies and if we should be worried.

In game industry news, E3 is in full swing and we break down anything and everything that happened during Microsoft and Sony's respective shows.

Our epilogue this week was cancelled due to E3. 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

Episode 164: Microsoft Won E3! (...or did they?!)

In Comic Industry News - Scarlet, Transformers the movie, Josie and the Pussycats, Justice League Dark, Black Panther

In Game Industry News - E3

In Entertainment News - Dimension 404, IT, Eli Roth, China

Epilogue – None

 

The Walking Dad isn't that exciting...

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Allison Road!: http://www.allisonroadgame.com/

Hang out with Resident Evil 7!: http://residentevil.wikia.com/wiki/Resident_Evil_7:_Biohazard

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

From New X-Boxes to Captain America, we address the things that make you make angry tweet - on an all new episode of…The Surly Nerd!

Delay and all, we need No Man's Sky

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where we find out about the new X-men TV spinoff, LEGION! We also chat about the all-new IDW shared universe and James gets a little too excited over the prospect of a DISHONORED comic book line. Level one comes to a close with a discussion about the DC television vs film properties and how one hurts the other.

In game industry news, things get tense when the topic of EA's thoughts on WWI come up and get even worse as we argue if VR is actually worth the price of entry. After that, Injustice 2 news perks our spirits back up only to be crushed by a discussion about fanboys reaction to NO MAN'S SKY being delayed. Our main topic for level two is all about the new rumors that the X-box will be getting a new system - hot on the heels of the new PS 4.5 announcement.

Over in the world of entertainment, we chat about John Carpenter a lot - from his announcement on the new Halloween project to what he thinks about Friday the 13th. After that we break down what's new in the world of Friday the 13th and Tony gets on a rant about why a live action Little Mermaid could work and or bomb. Level 3 comes to an end as we talk about the Star Wars Rogue One re-shoots and why it's not as big of a deal as people are making it out to be.

Our epilogue this week is about the major plot twist that happened in Captain America's 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

Episode 163: Leave Captain America Alone!

In Comic Industry News - Legion, IDW, Dishonored, DC Film and Tv

In Game Industry News - EA, VR, Injustice 2, No man's sky, X-box next

In Entertainment News - John Carpenter, Friday the 13th, The Little Mermaid, Star Wars: Rogue One

Epilogue – Captain America!

 

Is this Hydra thing a big deal?

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Allison Road!: http://www.allisonroadgame.com/

Hang out with Brooklyn!: https://www.twitch.tv/brooklyn_ny_at_it_again/profile

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

What the hell IS the Nintendo NX, really?! Is this history of comic books REALLY that important? The answers to these questions and more on an all new episode of...The Surly Nerd!

The Gunslinger is coming, will hell follow?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where we get excited for William Gibson's new series ARCHANGEL. We also talk about Brian Singer wanting a female Wolverine, and scratch our heads wondering why DC can't make a damn decision on what their Rebirth actually is. We wrap up level one talking about Robert Kirkman's new series Heroes and Villains: The history of comic books and if we feel that the history of comics is worth preserving.

In game industry news, Tony gets to talk about the possibility of Destiny 2, E3 decided to open their doors to the public and Square-Enix continues to impress us with the very candid way they discuss their newest Final Fantasy game. We also get into EA's new dev team called FROSTBITE LABS and what they are doing to improve VR before we wrap up with a lengthy discussion about the Nintendo NX having no freaking clue what it wants to be.

Over in the world of entertainment, Stephen King tells us why DARK TOWER fans may not enjoy the film adaptation as much as the books, DAMIEN gets cancelled to no ones surprise, and we discuss if the Friday the 13th reboot should be shit-canned along with it. We also touch on a quote from the director of THOR: RAGNAROK where he talks about how Marvel needs to handle its director choices going forward. Level 3 wraps up with a talk about the newest Predator film and if the GOOGLE/IMAX virtual reality camera is really important to Hollywood film making.

Our epilogue this week is questions brought to us by YOU, our lovely adventurers. 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

Episode 162: Metaphorical Testicles and Nerd Rage

In Comic Industry News - Archangel, X-23, DC's rebirth, Heroes and Villians: the history of comic books

In Game Industry News - Destiny 2, E3, Square-enix, EA, VR, NX

In Entertainment News - Dark Tower, Damien, Friday the 13th, Thor: Ragnarok, Google/IMAX VR camera

Epilogue – Adventurer questions!

 

Can Square come back to life with Final Fantasy 15?

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Allison Road!: http://www.allisonroadgame.com/

Learn about P.T: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Hills

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

Who let Tony take over the epilogue again? What's going down at the CW? Do show need to follow their original source material?! The answers to these questions and more on an all new episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Is there room on FOX for the Key-house?

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where big changes are happening. We've changed the show format so on top of hearing what's new in the world of Archie in comics, you will hear about what's going on with Archie in show form as well! We also talk about what's going on with season 2 of Supergirl, Locke and Key getting another shot at TV and what Wolverine being rated R really means to comic movies at large.

In game industry news, we mourn the loss of Disney Infinity, talk about Capcom's full scale offensive for Resident Evil and what improvements are being made to the ESL. We close up shop on level 2 with talk about how much the Dark Souls board game has made and what we think about there being a "no-console" future for gaming in general.

Over in the world of entertainment, we jump into the new Mummy movie and talk about how it could succeed or fail. We also discuss the upcoming ROBOCOP documentary, the I KILL GIANTS movie and the rumors of a new Dungeons and Dragons movie. Level 3 comes to and end with a discussion about foreign horror and if it needs to really be remade by Hollywood or not.

Our epilogue this week is shows and movies staying true to their source material, as chosen by Tony. 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

Episode 161: Original Sources Not Cited

In Comic Industry News - Archie, Riverdale, Supergirl, Locke and Key, Wolverine

In Game Industry News - Resident Evil, Disney Infinity, Dark Souls, ESL, No Console Future

In Entertainment News - The Mummy, Robocop, I Kill Giants, Dungeons and Dragons, Foreign Horror

Epilogue – Source Material in TV/Movies

 

We never need an excuse to talk about Robocop

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about The Justice League!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League

Learn about Sandman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman_%28Vertigo%29

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190

Who let Tony take over the epilogue? Why can't anyone stay on topic? Why IS everyday Halloween?! The answers to these questions and more on an all new episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Goodbye, Lionhead

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where we talk getting our own life sized Deadpool and the upcoming comic simply titled - "Black". We move on from there to discuss the upcoming VOLTRON comic before closing down level one with a talk about the relevance of Wizard World.

In game industry news, we mourn the loss of Lionhead Studios and talk about DOOM's hardest difficulty setting. We touch on what FROM SOFTWARE is working on next and get down and dirty with all the news about the Nintendo NX that was released this month.

Over in the world of entertainment, we get more information about ALIEN: COVENANT and what Sigourney Weaver thinks of the AvP franchise. We also find out how a deleted scene inside Nightmare on Elm street may have forever changed the lore of that universe. Also making headlines this week is THE OMEN prequel we don't know if we want and Key and Peele's take on Police academy. Level 3 comes to an end with a talk about FOX pulling out of Comic-con and if it even really matters in the long run.

Our epilogue this week is all about the idea of developers penalizing players for finding exploits, as chosen by Tony. 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

Episode 160: Everyday Is Halloween

In Comic Industry News - Deadpool, Voltron, Black, Wizard World

In Game Industry News - Lionhead, DOOM, FROM SOFTWARE, Nintendo NX

In Entertainment News - Alien: Covenant, AvP, Nightmare on Elm street, The Omen, Police Academy, SDCC

Epilogue – The Division vs Destiny

 

James just wants more Armored Core

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about The Justice League!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League

Learn about Sandman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman_%28Vertigo%29

GameCakes!: http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Cupcakes-Made-Video-Game-Logos-6900190