The new co-op board game, Alien: Fate of the Nostromo hit the Nerdcognito table.  What do the boys think of this brush with the Xenomorph?  Get the complete rundown and review of this cost-friendly addition to your game shelf.  The guys get distracted (squirrel!) during the news and slide into a chinwag about the Star Trek Butthurt Brigade (i.e. the folks that hate any new anything in Trek), movies, and drive in theaters?!?  After the news, RD and Bert talk about modules and how they can both help and hinder a DM.  Tips for implementing and integrating modular content along with a stroll down character memory lane inspired by some memorable modules bring up the rear of the episode.  How do YOU keep your module content fresh?

The News:

Stray - the kitty cat walking simulator

Starfinder: Pirates of Skydock the upcoming board game

Cohors Cthulhu... Ancient Ones in Ancient Rome!

Fallout TV Series details -- or lack thereof

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The Woke Wizards of the Coast are re-imagining Dragonlance and Spelljammer.  Things don't look good and RD has already jumped off the bandwagon.  This spins into a conversation regarding the need for TRUE "diversity" in the creation of TTRPG content; meaning that different philosophies need to be brought back into the fold of creation as opposed to a "hivemind" team ala modern WotC.  Bert and Ryan almost make it through the news without Ryan losing his mind before running down a list of ALL known future Star Wars video games that are currently in the pipeline.  What's coming up that has YOU excited?

The News:

Chopsticks that "trick" you into sensing flavor

A Combination NES/SNES/Genesis Retro Console

New Champion Plays a Perfect Pac Man

"Terraformers" Masterfully Marries a City Builder with Worker Placement

CD Projekt Pops Cheap Press with "Menstrual Leave"

 

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The fickle finger of fate has pointed at the bros this week and KO'ed Bert and Mike.  Ryan, determined to release something, tackles the top three Nerdy News stories this week -- solo.

The News:

Old Gods of Appalachia --- The TTRPG!

A Plea for Portal 3  (Make it happen, Gabe!)

Diablo 2: Resurrected Breaks All Kinds of Records

 

This Episode's Host:

Ryan David

Bert and Ryan dig deep in their memories of the best "classic" video games that deserve a reboot or reimagining.  Did your favorite game make the cut?  A news week filled with announcements stuns the guys and Ry's head blows up over some of his nostalgia dying.  Finally, the guys talk about the pros and cons about playing at a table with experienced gamers versus noobs.  As always, perspective about both player categories makes for an entertaining and enlightening chat.

The News:

A New TTRPG Paying Homage to d20 Modern

RIP Ms. Pac Man

Blade Runner RPG Kickstarter and Launch Dates Set

Wizards of the Coast, including D&D, MTG, and Board Games Remains Part of Hasbro

Ryan Has a Man-Crush on Elon Musk

Tainted Grail Second Edition... and an Expansion

 

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Bert

Bert and Ryan chime in on "Consent Sheets" and checklists that are the rage from the progressive members of the TTRPG and D&D Communities right now. While the idea of open communication is welcomed by both of the boys, they are reluctant (Ryan especially so) to slap a checklist on their parties.  Ryan tells Bert about a tweet of his that went viral and set the extreme members of the hobby into a tizzy.  After the news, the guys talk about their favorite cooperative board games.  Which co-op is their favorite?

The News:

Some "Bad" Zelda News

Amazon is Phasing Out 3D Printer Sales

WotC is Bringing Dungeons & Dragons to the Wargaming Space

Pluto TV Launches a Stargate Channel

Tilt Five Partners with a Major Board Game Distributor for HOLO-games!

 

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Bert

The buzz landed on our table, and after this week's Nerdy News, we give a comprehensive look and review of Ark Nova!  Plus, in the first half, the bros talk about wanting to play Zelda: The Ocarina of Time in HD, but not wanting to pirate the ROM and cost Jose the janitor his job.  After a moral dilemma seems to be resolved, Bert and Ryan run through a list of the "best" Dungeons and Dragons potions for your party.  Yes, another list... that's wrong.

The News:

Dreamy Christina Ricci is coming to Netflix

Square Enix had a Whole Freaking Team for the "Opera"

Woke Culture: Cheaters as Victims

My Little Pony... the TTRPG?

A City-Builder on the Side of a Mountain

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RD gets tossed in Facebook Jail, after Facebook says he should not be in jail.  This spirals into a discussion of social media in general and the fashionable trend to hate RD... so follow him: @IHateRyanDavid and spew your love everywhere!  After a diverse cross-section of nerdy news, the guys talk about their early experiences in the role of Dungeon Master.  Some great DM tricks and relection get kicked around and good (and bad) traits that have been adopted or kicked to the curb get discussed.  A must-listen for anyone testing the waters as a DM!  

The News:

Microsoft selling ad space in... Windows?

The Mandolorean is getting Christopher Lloyd

Classic "Gold Box" D&D games are set to re-release

New Species of Dino Discovered?!?

Ooooh Yeah!  New Pro Wrestling RPG Coming Soon!

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Bert and Ryan Review Windward, the Board Game and sail the high seas, er, atmosphere hunting whales, er, Crestors.  Once the review is over, the guys read a ridiculous list of "Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons That Need to Go."  RD composes himself after his brain nearly melts reading the list enough to make it through the news.  Finally, after two weeks of hype, Bert brings the questions that are often posed to him and the boys give some nerdy advice on all topics that are gloriously geeky.

The News:

Fallout 76 has at least a half-decade's worth of content yet to give

FarCry the board game delayed

Super Nintendo World is Coming to the USA

Krynn and Dragonlance Return to 5e D&D

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We.  F**ked.  Up.Due to a technical glitch that produced some terrible audio this week, we originally were NOT going to release the episode.  Your emails, messages, and voicemails persuaded us to release the Nerdy News as a NanoNerdcognito episode for you to enjoy, with the audio as cleaned up as possible.  Thanks always for your support!

The News:

Betrayal at House on the Hill, 3rd Edition?!?

Is The Ghostbusters Library Lady Feeling Herself Up?

An Upcoming Umbrella Academy Board Game

Dark Sun LIVES!

Brandi Braids is GONE!

Dead by Daylight is Coming to Cardboard

 

This Episode's Hosts:

Ryan David

Just Mike

Bert

A trip down 16-bit Memory Lane has Ryan and Bert prattling through the best SNES games, ever.  Is your favorite going to make the list?  Per usual, the news does not disappoint spanning from new release games to reheating pizza.  After you eat your (cold) slice, it gets serious as the guys discuss "how much is too much" when it comes to questioning a Dungeon Master's call or sovereignty.  Where is the line for both players and DMs?  Lastly, a quick chat about how YOU can "Ask Bert" ...just about anything -- and hear your question on an upcoming episode!

The News:

Chrono Cross Reboot Featuring Radical Dreamers?!?

Bethesda Launcher is on Borrowed Tiome

Top Assassin's Creed Games

How to "Properly" Reheat Pizza

Pluto TV Adds Even MORE Channels

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