Nerdcognito

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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This Episode's Hosts:

Ryan David

Bert

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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Windward - https://amzn.to/3Jozbjx

Fallout 76 - https://bit.ly/3CPTaFx

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Bert

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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Ryan David

Bert

The gang has failed to properly play the board game Barrage twice, and they still love it!  Listen to Ryan and Bert run down their Barrage experience... good and bad.  After the guys blast through a few quality news items from the week, they are joined by author Denton Salle.  Denton stops by to talk about all of his works, and specifically, a recent revelation that one of his short stories was, in Amazon's vernacular, "suppressed."  After the guys talk about how insane cancel culture in the nerd fandom can be, Denton recommends a series of his own writings that would be a great start for the boys as well as all of the listeners in Nerdcognito Nation! 

The News:

Alien: The TV Series?

A New (old) Ice Cream Treat

Apple Employees Don't Trust Apple

Vampire the Masquerade: Milan

Stuff to Buy:

Barrage Board Game - https://amzn.to/34LT8Sm

Denton Salle's "suppressed" Short Story - https://amzn.to/3BNduqz

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This Episode's Hosts:

Ryan David

Bert

Bert's "Coming to a Nerdy Stream Near You" List includes upcoming Star Trek and Star Wars TV, Halo TV, The Orville, Resident Evil, Lord of the Rings, and Blade Runner.  Which upcoming shows have the dudes hot and bothered versus which are left calling a cab at closing time?  This list spun into a chat about aging Hollywood peeps knowing when to hang it up and icon legacies (Harrison Ford and Ridley Scott, we're looking at you).  The Nerdy News is bookended with jabbering about what the boys will be playing this weekend.  Which board game and which RPG will land on the table?

The News:

Best Buy Puts GPUs Behind a Paywall

Amazon's Absorption of Comixology is Underway

Lost Ark Skyrockets to the Top of the Steam Charts

"Dino DNA!"

Addictive Sim Games

Stuff to Buy:

Monsternomicon (RD's favorite Monster Manual, Ever) - https://amzn.to/351psjJ

Barrage Board Game - https://amzn.to/34LT8Sm

Windward Board Game - https://amzn.to/3GTxKYg

Alien RPG - https://amzn.to/3GpfFRJ

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This Episode's Hosts:

Ryan David

Bert

It all started with a conversation about DM Privilege... and if it still exists according to the hivemind.  Trying to discuss the benefits of character flaws, player and DM autonomy, and Dungeon Master responsibilities in Dungeons and Dragons opens up an old would for Bert, who lets RD know exactly how he feels.  The guys kiss and make up and then continue to talk about the importance of vetting players (and groups) as well as less than perfect exits from gaming groups.

The News:

Food Nerd Alton Brown's Most Iconic Recipe

Will Wordle Remain Free?

Deep Rock Galactic the Board Game

Another Witcher Game in the Pipeline

Dying Light 2 500 Hour Investment is "Conservative"

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Ryan David

Bert

Ryan and Bert bounce all over the nerddom this week.  Bert has a new title, "Mr. Terraforming Mars!" and both the guys are impressed with the upcoming "Tales from the Loop" board game.  This leads into a chinwag about preordering and kickstarting games in general.  Later, the guys develop a plan to replace the new D&D campaign with an Alien (you bitch!) adventure, Ryan tells stories of his overnight in Facebook Jail, and Bert struggles with the possibility of upgrading to a next-gen console.

The News:

Microsoft Update Reduces Your Life

Disney Pulls Upcoming Marvel Shows?

Entitled Delivery Driver "Shames" Apple Customer

Death Stranding Director's Cut Does PC Fans Right

Tabletop Roleplaying Space Games

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Alien RPG - https://amzn.to/3GpfFRJ

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Ryan David

Bert

This week, the bros rundown their experience playing one of the biggest names in the current board game hotness, Merchant's Cove.  After a quick lesson in "what is Public Domain?" Mike "thinks" he has a character concept for the upcoming D&D/TTRPG while Ryan's "parents" pop-in with their inappropriate boomer-esque quips.  After the news, Ryan graduates to the next step.... denial: he just may have a He-Man and the Masters of the Universe action figure addiction.

The News:

Big Week For Kickstarter Games

The 20 Hardest NES Games

Craving Grind?  Nobody Saves the World

GPU Loot Crates for Suckers

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Merchant's Cove Board Game: https://amzn.to/33wEugD

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This Episode's Hosts:

Ryan David

Just Mike

All of the nerds talk about their Ghostbusters: Afterlife experience. The full crew is here!  Mike and Ryan are yawning, since they had a late night out at the casino last night while Bert hangs in there through the news until all of the guys talk about the "most played" video games of their adult lives.  How well do you know the boys?  Match the game with the dude: Dragon Quest XI, Skyrim: Special Edition, and Cities: Skylines.

The News:

Toss a stream to your witcher

Tabletop Simulator Pulls the Plug on the Masses because of an AI error

Burger King reinvents the Whopper (and Mike had "pieces" in his Ch'King)

Fast Food Times Two!  What's Your Sign?  What's Your Meal?

The Digital Pandemic has been Eradicated!

Stuff to Buy:

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This Episode's Hosts:

Ryan David

Just Mike

Bert