After losing the episode for the first time, it's time for an all new episode of...The Surly Nerd!

One of many reasons we love Injustice

Greetings adventurers, we are finally back in fine form for an all new episode of the show! We kick this weeks episode off with comics, diving into what's new in the world of Injustice, why we think Deadpool is being killed off and what this "Gay Saga" series is all about.

Over on the gaming side of things, we dive right into what this whole "Steambox" thing is and why you should care. From there, we talk about the new Friday and the 13th game and what Telltale games is bringing to the table next and why we are so excited for it. Over in entertainment news, we jump into the X-box getting an Emmy, talk about the movie "Poe Must Die", why you should care about Zombies vs. Robots and when the Purge 3 is going to happen. Our epilogue this week is twofold, as we discuss video games as art and how we feel about the new 12 Monkeys television series. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to our show and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss!

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Episode 122: Constantine Redo

In Comic Industry News - Injustice, Deadpool, Kaptara

In Game Industry News - Steambox, Friday the 13th, Telltale

In Entertainment News -  Xbox, Poe Must Die, Zombies vs Robots, Purge 3

Epilogue - Video games as art, 12 Monkeys

 

 A 2 year hiatus is the best thing to happen to this series

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about DC's Infamous here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infamous_%28comics%29

Learn about the Friday the 13th game: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_%281989_video_game%29

Horror food for Halloween (or tomorrow)!: http://www.trendvogue.net/horror-food-for-halloween-dinner/

It's the beginning of a new year, and time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd!

Moon Knight is AWESOME

Greetings adventurers, and welcome to 2015! We kick the new years off right with our prelude and then we roll right into Comic Industry news where we hear how weird Moon Knight is going to get, what company IDW has acquired and Tony drunkenly rants about how much he hates the new Star Wars comic variants.

Over on the gaming side of things, we talk about Net Neutrality and what League of Legends is trying to do to stop it followed up by a lengthy discussion about what Razer is bringing to the world of video games by the end of the year. Over in the world of Entertainment News, we hear Sam Raimi's thoughts on Spider-man 3, get into the Oscars with Groot, talk about what Fox is up to in the world of movies these days and wrap up with Matthew Vaughn's options about dark superhero movies. Our epilogue this week is a wonderful little role-play session where we pretend to fix the Spider-man films. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to our show and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss!

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Episode 121: A Banagarang New Year

In Comic Industry News - Moon Knight, IDW, Star Wars

In Game Industry News - League of Legends, Razer Gaming

In Entertainment News -  Sam Raimi, Groot, Fox Superhero Movies, Matthew Vaughn on superheroes

Epilogue - Saving Spider-man

 

 Can Spider-man be saved?

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Moon Knight here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_Knight

Learn about the many Star Wars comics: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_comic_books

Finger Foods!: http://www.circleofmoms.com/article/skinny-mini-mexican-meatball-tostada-appetizers-04738

This week on the show: Things happened in 2014 and we talk about them! Thank you to all of our dedicated adventurers who listen to us week after week and make this show worth doing. See you all in 2015!

Here is a picture of Hawkeye drinking coffee for no apparent reason:

Because Hawkguy

Credit to: Drawer of Drawings on Deviantart - http://drawerofdrawings.deviantart.com/art/Hawkguy-463442354

Happy Holidays from: The Surly Nerd!

This is the end for X-Factor

Greetings adventurers, it's time for a Surly Nerd holiday spectacular! We kick off the news proper after the prelude and the ending of the All New X-Factor comic. With the year nearing to a close we discuss the future of digital comic sales and wrap up comics with a talk about the new Flash Gordon holiday issue.

Over on the gaming side of things, Nintendo opens up about their plans for the future, we get into how China will influence gaming culture over the next few years, and Norman Reedus talks Silent Hills progress. In entertainment we get to hear about what Peter Jackson thinks about modern Hollywood cinema, we tell you who Luke Cage is for the new Netflix series, and Joss Whedon tells us what we have to look forward to in the world of Sci-fi in the very near future. We close out the show this week talking about the movie "The Interview" and if anyone should really give a fuck about it. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to our show and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss!

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Episode 119: Miracle On Surly Nerd Street Summary

In Comic Industry News - All New X-Factor, Digital Comics, Flash Gordon

In Game Industry News - Nintendo, gaming in China, Silent Hills

In Entertainment News -  Peter Jackson, Luke Cage, Joss Whedon

Epilogue - The Interview

 

 Meet your new Luke Cage

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Silent Hills here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Hills

Learn about the The All-New X-Factor: http://marvel.com/comics/series/18136/all-new_x-factor_2014_-_present

Looking for Holiday Meals?: http://gomexico.about.com/od/christmas/tp/mexican-christmas-foods.htm

Holy Batgirl controversy adventurers, it's time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd!

The progressive Batgirl title is under fire this week

Greetings adventurers, it's time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd and what a news-filled week it has been! After the prelude we roll right into Comic Industry news and talk about the retirement of one of the industry greats Jack Davis. Also on the comics docket is the relaunch of the Archie brand and Marvel putting a pin in the Fantastic Four's stories.

Over on the gaming side of things, we talk about the importance of DOOM and how it turned 21 this week as well as Microsoft's plan to take over China and a look back at an MMO that we believed was destine for failure: Final Fantasy 14. SEGA kicks things off in entertainment news with our theories on what would make a great video game adaptation followed by Sony wanting to make a Men in Black crossover and we give you all the details about Simon Pegg's new flick where he plays the Devil: The Gathering. We wrap up this week discussing the controversy around the latest issue of Batgirl that is not for the easily offended. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to our show and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss!

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

Episode 118: Batgirl Be Trippin' Summary

In Comic Industry News - Jack Davis, Archie Reboot, The end of the Fantastic Four

In Game Industry News - DOOM's anniversary, Microsoft in China, Final Fantasy XIV

In Entertainment News -  SEGA movies, Men in Black Crossover, The Gathering

Epilogue - Batgirl Controversy

 

 The legend, Jack Davis

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All about Jack Davis here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Davis_%28cartoonist%29

Learn about the History of DOOM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_%281993_video_game%29

Batman Cookies!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GtYQdId9Uw

The Surly Nerd are laid up sickly this week on...oh you know the drill

It's time to revisit Frank Miller's Dark Knight

Greetings adventurers, it's time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd! This week everything is a mess as your favorite hosts are laid up sick. Unlike most weeks, we have thrown the rules out the window and just talk about a handful of fun topics before dragging our sick butts back into bed.

We open with The Dark Knight comic getting a new sequel focused on Carrie Kelley in her later years and discuss if this is just cashing in on the Frank Miller series or not. From there we move on to the death of Ralph Baer, dive into the Playstation Experience and talk about the new Krypton series on SyFy. We wrap up the show this week on the topic of comic book endings and if every comic book should have one.

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 The legend, Ralph Baer

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All about Ralph Baer here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_H._Baer

Learn about the The Dark Knight Returns: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Knight_Returns

Catan Nachos!: http://kitchenoverlord.com/2013/08/15/settlers-of-the-noms-personalized-nacho-board/

The Surly Force has awakened thanks to a new Star Wars trailer on this weeks...The Surly Nerd!

Justice League Dark: The Hype is Real

Greetings adventurers, it's time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd! This week we come at you with all the geeky news you need and after a lengthy comic-filled prelude we come at you with a full level of comic news! We dive into the world of Rat Queens and why they are getting a new artist, James talks about an upcoming book called "The Dying and the Dead" and we wrap up level one with what is new in Ultron's world as he attempts to take over the Marvel U.

In Game Industry News, we tell you why we were right (spoilers: we are always right) when it comes to Nintendo, and we sit down to talk about the changes Sony and Microsoft are making to improve their revenue streams. Level two comes to a close with a discussion on CCPs Vampire the Masquerade MMO and what you can come to expect or not expect from it. Entertainment news kicks off with some Ready Player One, moving on to Guardians of the Galaxy and closing out level three with Justice League Dark. In the epilogue we dive into the concept of #1 comics and if you should even care about them.

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

Episode 116: The Surly Force Awakens

In Comic Industry News - Rat Queens, Ultron, The Dying and the Dead

In Game Industry News - Nintendo, Games Industry, Vampire the Masquerade

In Entertainment News -  Ready Player One, Guardians of the Galaxy, Justice League Dark

Epilogue - #1 Issues

 

 The cancelled MMO we are still hoping for

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Justice League Dark here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League_Dark

Learn about the Cancelled Vampire MMO: http://whitewolf.wikia.com/wiki/World_of_Darkness_%28MMORPG%29

Spider Web Nachos!: http://applepins.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/563.jpg

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark takes center stage on this weeks...The Surly Nerd!

One of the many reasons we loved the Scary Stories series

Greetings adventurers, it's time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd! This week we come at you with all the geeky news you need, kicking it off with a warm and fuzzy prologue about the comic books we have been reading. From there we move into comic book news where we talk about the new Mondo Batman the Animated Series vinyl, the Guardians of the Galaxy team up comic, and close up level one talking about the Masters of the Universe art book.

In Level 2, we talk about the new 3DS homebrew scene, what the Swedes are proposing to rate sexism in video games, and why Paranautical Activity picked up their main programmer after kicking him out for threatening to kill Valves' Gabe Newell. In Entertainment News we chat it up about the new Playstation Vue, share some memories of the network once called Tech TV and wrap up level 3 with a big discussion on the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark movie and why we need this in our lives. Before we say our good-byes for the week we close out the show with a discussion about the Lego franchise and when too much Lego is too much.

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Episode 115: Surly Stories To Tell In The Dark Summary:

In Comic Industry News - Mondo and Batman, Guardians of the Galaxy and Masters of the Universe

In Game Industry News - 3DS Homebrew, Swedish ratings, Paranautical Activity and Valve

In Entertainment News -  Playstation Vue, G4, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Epilogue - LEGO!

 

 Poor old Harold

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scary_Stories_to_Tell_in_the_Dark

Who is Stephen Gammell?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Gammell

Graveyard Taco Dip!: http://blog.chickabug.com/2013/09/graveyard-taco-dip.html

Secret War is in full force on this weeks...The Surly Nerd!

Cool things always happen during Secret Wars

Greetings adventurers, it's time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd! This week we come at you with all the geeky news you need, starting with an explanation as to what the heck is going on with Marvel's new Secret War series. We compare that event to the DC Convergence event earlier in the year and go into the best month in comic book sales in 10 years.

In Level 2, Blizz-con takes center stage and we talk about the canceled project Titan, their new project Overwatch, Starcraft 2's new expansion and what is in store for the Witcher 3's 16 planned DLC packages. In Entertainment News we debate Tarantio's decision to step down as a director, Marvel's plans for Guardians of the Galaxy, talk about the casting choices for the Warcraft movie and if we really need an Evil Dead series in our lives. Our epilogue this week is about spoilers and how far out we really want to know the plot of upcoming movies.

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

Episode 114: Secret War In My Pants Summary:

In Comic Industry News - Secret War, DC's Convergence, Comic Sales Numbers

In Game Industry News - Blizzcon, Project Titan, Overwatch, Starcraft 2, Witcher 3

In Entertainment News -  Evil Dead, Warcraft, Tarantino, Guardians of the Galaxy

Epilogue - Spoilers

 

 Blizzard's new project: Overwatch

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Secret War here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_War_(comics)

What is Project Titan?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_(Blizzard_Entertainment_project)

Fish Tacos!: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/fish-tacos-recipe.html

Jack Kirby's takes center stage on this weeks...The Surly Nerd!

In case you didn't know, Jack Kirby was kind of a bad ass

Greetings adventurers, it's time for an all new episode of The Surly Nerd! This week we come at you with all the geeky news you need, while spinning off topic more than usual! After the prelude we jump into comic news where we tell you all about Marvel's X-men '92, Jack Kirby finally getting the recognition he so rightly deserves and close out Level 1 talking about the Death of Wolverine and why Wonder Woman is so important to comic history.

In Level 2, we go into the changes that Nintendo is trying to undergo to become relevant again as well as why Sony is having internal issues. We wrap up gaming news with the closure of Microsoft's entertainment division and why that hurts their current console more than helps it. In Level 3 we chat about the new Agent Carter show and how she ties into the greater Marvel U, debate if a Hellraiser reboot is a good idea, go into Fox's gritty Peter Pan series and close it all out with another Leatherface prequel. In the epilogue this week we get a little serious as we talk about video game movies in the context of modern comic book movies.

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

Episode 113: Kirby's Dream Come True Summary:

In Comic Industry News - Jack Kirby, Wolverine, Wonder Woman, X-men '92

In Game Industry News - Nintendo region locking, Sony, Microsoft

In Entertainment News -  Peter Pan on Fox, Leatherface, Hellraiser, Agent Carter

Epilogue - The video game movie revolution

 

 The last time someone wanted to reboot Hellraiser, it didn't go so well

Read about the things we love to talk about!

All about Jack Kirby here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby

What is Hellraiser?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellraiser

Chicken Breasts with Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber Salsa!: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-breasts-with-avocado-tomato-cucumber-salsa