Nerdcognito

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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more!

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Nerdcognito episodes:

December 28, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 154: WotC is Closing the OGL; OSR Rundown and Review of Dungeons & Delvers
Wizards of the Coast is at it again -- this time introducing a "new" Open Game License that seems to be anything but open. Is WotC intentionally trying to suppress indie content creation ahead of OneD&D? The news has some 2022 casualty talk, and one resurrection. Lastly, the guys are blown away by OSR Core Book, Dungeons & Delvers by David and Melissa Guyll. They tear through and give their thoughts on this "Red Book."

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The "Deadly" News:
Death of the new Atari console
Dead TV shows in '22
Back from the dead: Skies of Arcadia!?!
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59min
December 21, 2022NanoNerdcognito - Holiday Potpourri: Predators, (not) Minsc, The News, Cavill, and More!
In this shorter pre Christmas episode, Ryan and Bert talk about a range of all things nerdy. Predator 2 (yes, really) and WotC replacing the original Minsc voice actor, Jim Cummings, with Matt "The Harbinger of D&Death" Mercer get the treatment first. Then the boys move on to a news segment that is all over the place before talking about the trials and tribulations for Hollywood Head Nerd Henry Cavill. Lastly, a woke, less-than-friendly gaming store gets the finale it earned.
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The News:
Ghibli Park!
Cyberpunk off RD's loser list
Blade Runner TTRPG
Mass Effect 5 might actually be good!
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44min
December 15, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 153: Hasbro Wants More (Money); OSR Dungeon Generation
This week, Bert talks about a big (and obscure, yet specific) request to run a game. Hasbro and Wizards shout about how "under monetized" Dungeons and Dragons is; the guys ponder if this is another nail in the coffin of the brand. Next, the news is full of video game updates. Finally, Ryan recounts the joy he found creating a dungeon the old school way (which led to an entire OSR adventure) --with random dice, tables, and a good friend.
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The News:
Bioshock 4 Lands a Lead Writer
Ghost Story Games Drops an Odd Trailer
Final Fantasy XVI Announces a Gold Date
American Gods WAS Cursed
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November 30, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 151: D&D Disaster Discounts; Spinoffs
This turkey-coma induced episode begins with the guys talking about gobble-day, Black Friday shopping and the perceived woes lying ahead for WotC and D&D. They then dig into the news (with a list!) before talking about spinoffs of all kinds. From television, to TTRPGs like Dragonlance and Spelljammer, to Doctor Mario?!? Tune in!
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The News:
Defunct Game Developers
Warhammer and Dark Souls have a baby?
Shatner (finally) Speaks about Takei's Slander
That Computer Can Lie!
Nintendo Says: Nintendon't Produce ROM Art
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59min
November 23, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 150: Video Game-ifying TTRPGs; We Are Thankful
"It's. Not. A. Video. Game!" RD has been saying it a while, but the guys notice and discuss how the pop gaming "media" has been pumping trash content out which seems to be counterproductive to supporting "roleplaying games." Once they chew through that toughness, they tackle the news, as always. Finally, as cliché as it may be, the boys share some of their top "thankfuls" with you, our friends and fans!
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The News:
Hasbro's HeroScape Reboot -- FAILS!
Elden Ring Boardgame Kickstarter
RIP Green Ranger
Ninja Gaiden and DOA in Development
Would You Kindly Talk About Bioshock: The Movie?
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56min
November 17, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 149: Too Much Gaming, $50 Board Game Picks, Mezo Rundown and Review
How many gaming groups is too many gaming groups? If you answered "seven," don't tell Bert! The guys talk gaming saturation and then dive into a chinwaggle where they end up throwing out some great board game recommendations -- all under fifty bucks. The news comes and goes, with a little help from our Cenobite friends and does not disappoint. Finally, our "better-late-than-never" rundown and review of the area control board game, Mezo.
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The News:
Richard Garfield Airs Magic: The Gathering Concerns
Hellraiser's Lament Configuration for Kids!
Twitter's Checkmark Snubs Android
Far Future 5e Sci-Fi Setting Looking... Good?
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52min
November 10, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 148: Crafting One-Shots and SparkleTroll Racism
Bert is crafting a one-shot for new players to the TTRPG hobby and discusses considerations and creation strategies with RD. What do you take into account for your one-shots? The news starts with the hotness and ends with Ryan hot and steaming over Swedish furniture moguls. After he simmers down, the boys look at the latest example of the "inclusive" racism in the hobby that the SparkleTrolls have rallied behind in the Twitterverse this week.
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The News:
Who You Gonna Call to Your Table?
Slay the Spire Board Game Looks Amazing
Video Game Quick Bites: Kojima Leak and Fallout Textures
Carnevale Mini Skirmish Game Does It Right
IKEA Pisses Us Off!
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November 02, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 147: The Rule of Cool, Isn’t & Holiday Game Scheduling
Bert and Ryan chit chat about the "Rule of Cool." With some misunderstandings between the boys regarding exactly WHAT the ROC actually IS, the one thing we can take away is that it seems to create more problems than it is worth. The news is stacked this week! After slogging through the collection of articles, the boys discuss your game table and how to effectively not let the Holiday Season screw up your scheduling and find a surprise about their own table's calendar.
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The News:
Kojima's Big Claim
MYZ and Wargames in General
Netflix Killers: Dahmer and Witcher Casting
The McDeath of the McRib
Smell Like Batman!
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October 26, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 146: RD’s De-Twittering, Bad Expansion Books, and Assassin TTRPGs
Missed your Twitter dose of Ryan David? You're not the only one. After a successful "game the reporting algorithm" campaign, Twitter suspended RD's account. He provides the deets to Bert and the world, and it's NOT AT ALL what we were expecting. The boys then tackle the news before talking about how board game expansion manuals can be better and brainstorming how to bring a "Hitman" assassin-style mission to the RPG table courtsey of our friends' at The Red Room's "Wretchploitation!"
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The News:
John Carpenter is a wastelander
Home is where the haunt is
Mopping up entrails
Free LTE forever -- sort of
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57min
October 12, 2022Nerdcognito - Episode 145: Creating Characters, Disorganized DMs, and the Attack on OSR Creators
This week, our favorite segment of the TTRPG hobby, the SparkleTrolls, went on the offensive and did their best to "shame" and "cancel" creators aligned with the OSR. Before we tell our tale (yes, we were targeted too!) we tackle the Character Creation process and talk about what to do when you have a great DM that is terrible at organizing events. Sandwiched in-between is a healthy dose of nerdy news to complete this delicious episode.
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The News:
Heroscape is how much?!?
Renegade takes over #AvalonHill re-releases
Deathloop and Dishonored link confirmed
Singing about dysentery
Frosthaven receives mixed reviews
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How many episodes does Nerdcognito have?

The podcast currently has 203 episodes available.

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