Hi, hello and welcome to another amazing episode from Nerds Amalgamated. Once again we enjoy bringing you this slice of entertainment from the world of the NERD pop culture news, where all are welcome. We pause for a moment to pay our respect to the victims of the cowardly bombings in Sri Lanka over Easter. Also we pause to honour the ANZACs, those individuals who have helped defend Australia and New Zealand for over a century.

            First topic is from the Professor, and it is about an open source game making program that enables the creation of 8-bit type games. Useable on web-browsers and portable devices such as the Nintendo Gameboy (All trademarks acknowledged – so don’t sue us please Nintendo, Buck is still not happy with you). This is looking like a fun way of making your own games and also introducing coding and game development to a new generation.

            Then we look at a birthday celebration for Batman, 80 years old and still giving crime a beat down. Yep, there is a return of the quadrilogy from the 90’s to cinemas. So grab you friends, dig those happy pants out of the cupboard and shake up that hair spray and head on down. You get to see the two Michael Keaton Batman movies, followed by Val Kilmer and then George Clooney. We discuss Bat-nipple gate and how fun these movies were. Plus we hear how tragic Buck was at decorating his bedroom as a teenager.

            Next up we look at further plans to make use of CRISPR for gene editing, this time to prevent hereditary diseases. Say hi to the start of Gattaca folks, we have a group of mad scientists running around with questionable ethics who don’t watch movies. Next they will be telling us about how they want to remake dinosaurs and release them into the wild, like that other movie. Don’t these people ever learn to think about the consequences of their actions?

            We finish off with the usual shout out, remembrances, birthdays and events. As always take care of each other and stay hydrated.

EPISODE NOTES:

Sri Lankan Easter Bombing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Sri_Lanka_Easter_bombings

Anzac Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anzac_Day

GB Studios - https://www.gbstudio.dev/

      - https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/bg1xej/gb_studio_is_an_opensource_visual_game_maker_to/

Original Batman Quadrilogy - https://screenrant.com/batman-original-movie-quadrilogy-returning-theaters/

CRISPR Human Gene Editing - http://discovermagazine.com/2019/may/repairing-the-future

Games Currently playing

DJ

– Mortal Kombat 11 – https://store.steampowered.com/app/976310/Mortal_Kombat11/

Buck

– Assassin’s Creed Unity - https://store.steampowered.com/app/289650/Assassins_Creed_Unity/

Professor

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Well hello once again, once again those Nerds have given us another episode full of fun and laughter, so strap in and hang on tight as we enjoy the rid. Please remember to keep arms inside the ride at all times to avoid injury. To start this mad cap episode we have the cast list of the new Dr. Dolittle with Robert Downey Jr. This cast has almost as many stars as the US flag. Will this be just another remake of a great movie, or will it be great? Who knows, at present all we know for sure is the cast is pretty impressive. Next up we take a moment to discuss the presence of water on the moon. That’s right water on the moon, is it H2O or OH, is there enough for a pool to soak away the long dreary hours after working all day as a janitor. Oops, that was the story for Space Quest, sorry. But the presence of water is important to plans to build a moon base for further space exploration. Last topic is about Crazy Taxi and not horrifying us with gruesome violence like the horror movie right there on our TV, called the 6 o’clock news. Sorry, distracted again, but hey, it is an amazing line up to entertain you and is followed by the usual shout outs, remembrances, birthdays and events of interest. As always we would love to hear from you, and please remember to take care of each other and stay hydrated.

EPISODE NOTES:

Dr Dolittle Movie starring Robert Downey Jr - http://collider.com/robert-downey-jr-doctor-dolittle-movie-reshoots/

Moon Water - https://phys.org/news/2019-04-meteoroid-eject-precious-moon.html

- https://www.newscientist.com/article/2199618-there-is-water-just-under-the-surface-of-the-moon-that-we-could-use/

Crazy Taxi patent expiration - https://patents.google.com/patent/US6200138B1/en

Games currently playing

Professor

– Age of Empire 2 HD - https://store.steampowered.com/app/221380/Age_of_Empires_II_HD/

Buck

– Car Simulator 2016 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/car-mechanic-simulator-2016/9nblggh4t4c4

DJ

– Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends

Other topics discussed

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (2020 movie)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_Doctor_Dolittle

Knut the Polar Bear

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knut_(polar_bear)

Inuka the Polar Bear

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuka

Selena Gomez bio

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selena_Gomez

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (1922 novel)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyages_of_Doctor_Dolittle

The Futurist (Robert Downey Jr. album)

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Hello and welcome back once again, we hope that everyone is having a fabulous time. This week we celebrate many achievements that are pure catnip for Nerds, to start with the eventual launch of the Falcon heavy rocket, also the first image of a black hole, my goodness, so much interstellar goodness. The first topic up this week is about electrical stimulation of the brain and how it can help improve memory. Now that doesn’t mean that any students should go out and start electrocuting themselves…although we all know that one person we want to zap. Research is still being developed on application of electrolysis in the treatment of Alzheimers and other issues, and NO, do not got out and electrocute the elderly, that is not cool. Next up we look at a lawyer and a lobbyist who has been banned from Eve online, apparently he claims to be innocent. It is all a misunderstanding or something is his defence, please I used that when I was 8 as an excuse, surely he can do better. Next he will be saying it was his dog did it. Then DJ has news about the cast being announced for the live action series of Cowboy Beebop. We are all nervous but hopefully this one will work, of course we aren’t holding our breathe. After all, they have to get one right eventually don’t they? What do you think is the worst live action adaption from anime? Drop us a line and let us know, also which is you favourite anime you would recommend? Then we have the games of the week, shout outs, remembrances, events of interest, and birthdays. Hot diggedy do, now that is looking like a great show. As always, take care and look out for each other and stay hydrated.

EPISODE NOTES:

Electrical Stimulation - https://www.livescience.com/65177-electrical-stimulation-brain-memory.html

Lobbyist banned on EVE - https://www.pcgamer.com/a-real-life-lobbyist-was-just-permanently-banned-in-eve-online-for-corruption/

Cowboy Bebop cast announced - https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/cowboy-bebop-netflix-live-action-series-cast-1203180399/

Games currently playing

Buck

– Deceit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/466240/Deceit/

DJ

– Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends

Professor

– Krunker - https://krunker.io/

Other topics discussed

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroconvulsive_therapy

ECT wipes 30 years of person’s memory

- https://www.mdedge.com/psychiatry/article/62301/ect-wipes-out-30-years-memories

Soviet Union aka CCCP

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Union

Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop character)

- https://cowboybebop.fandom.com/wiki/Spike_Spiegel

Death Note (2017 Netlfix film)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Note_(2017_film)

Ghost in the Shell (2017 film)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_in_the_Shell_(2017_film)

Katie Bouman: The woman behind the first black hole image

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Welcome back and hello to the new listeners, we hope everyone is having fun and taking care of themselves. So, this week we find out that there is a new electronic skin developed from the National University of Singapore. We discussed how it can be applied in the real world, trust me this will make you laugh, the possibilities are endless. Although we really like the idea of a window for submarines with a heads up display, that would be cool.  Next up we look at an indie game called Dwarf Fortress from two brothers and how their model might rival the triple A game studios. This is a game that embraces the gaming community and encourages players to develop extra content and share it online. Lastly, we look at the transition of a video game character now appearing in DC Comics known as the Arkham Knight. This not the first time that has happened as Marvel has done it before but obviously DC will do it better. As usual we have the regular list of shout outs, remembrances, birthdays, and events of interest. As usual we have a lot of fun bringing you this latest episode of mayhem, so settle in with a cup of earl grey hot and a biscuit while we bring you some of the news this week in Nerd pop culture. Remember, take care of each other and stay hydrated.

EPISODE NOTES:

Electronic Skin - https://www.futurity.org/electronic-skin-self-healing-jellyfish-2023282/

Dwarf Fortress - https://www.patreon.com/posts/25343688

Arkham Knight is officially canon - https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/04/02/arkham-knight-is-now-officially-batman-canon/

Games currently playing

DJ

– Apex legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends

Buck

– Deceit - https://store.steampowered.com/app/466240/Deceit/

Professor

- https://store.steampowered.com/app/611500/Quake_Champions/

Other topics discussed

Tilapia Fish

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilapia

Smart spray

- https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/570603/Revolutionary-spray-oxygen-heals-serious-wounds

What to do when you have a wet iPhone

- https://drfone.wondershare.com/iphone-problems/how-to-fix-a-wet-iphone-that-fell-in-water.html

Waterproof iPhone prank

- https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/10330414/iOS-7-users-destroy-iPhones-after-fake-waterproof-advert.html

iPhone microwave prank

- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2768976/Emergency-services-forced-step-iPhone-users-fall-internet-prank-explains-use-microwave-charge-phone.html

Woman microwaves cat

- https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-15856146

Borderlands 3 is an Epic Games Store exclusive

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To start with, welcome back and hello to the new listeners, we hope everyone is having fun and taking care of themselves. So this week we find out that NASA forgot to pack enough clothes for the astronauts and that by doing this we failed to see history being made. That’s right folks, we had the first all-female space-walk in history planned and someone messed up. We roast the folks at NASA for messing this up. Hopefully it will be able to happen next time and become a regular practice. Also for those in Brisbane the Queensland Museum has an exhibit of space suits and other items to spend some time dreaming over. Next up we look at the latest on this year’s Video Game Hall of Fame nominations, some are looking good and one is surprising. We take a look at the games already in the Hall and try to find out which is the favourite. Unfortunately Leisure Suit Larry isn’t on the list, neither was there any of the Police Quest, Space Quest or Outrun for Buck. Oh to be so old and to have played so many games as our resident geriatric. Lastly we review the new movie coming out for Dora the Explorer and try to figure out if it is working out to be great or just another in a long line of failures. One thing though is Danny Trejo is involved and we don’t think he has a machete in this movie. Oh well, I guess it is safe for kids to watch then. As usual we have the regular list of shout outs, remembrances, birthdays, and events of interest. As usual we have a lot of fun bringing you this latest episode of mayhem, so settle in with a cup of earl grey and a biscuit while we bring you some of the news this week in Nerd pop culture. Remember, take care of each other and stay hydrated.

EPISODE NOTES:

All Female spacewalk fiasco - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-26/nasa-cancels-first-all-female-spacewalk-no-fitting-suits/10942166

World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists - https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/world-video-game-hall-of-fame-2019-finalists-1203169062/

Dora and the city of Gold trailer - https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/first-trailer-dora-lost-city-gold/

Games currently playing

Professor

– Wargroove - https://store.steampowered.com/app/607050/Wargroove/

DJ

– Didn’t play

Buck

– The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - https://store.steampowered.com/app/22320/The_Elder_Scrolls_III_Morrowind_Game_of_the_Year_Edition/

Other topics discussed

Astronauts driving Corvettes

- https://jalopnik.com/why-americas-first-astronauts-all-drove-corvettes-5799011

Queensland Museum host NASA spacesuits

- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-21/brisbane-hosts-nasa-space-suits-in-world-first/10911452

Apollo 13 space mission

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_13

World Video game Hall of Fame

- https://www.worldvideogamehalloffame.org/

Dune 2 (1992 game)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_II

Centipede (1981 Atari game)

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We wish to take a moment and offer our condolences and heart felt sympathies to all those injured and killed this week in Christchurch. Such senseless violence achieves nothing and is disgusting to us all. No words can express our sadness over this.

WOW! Once again those Nerds have done it again. They have found some exciting news about entertainment with a movie being adapted to a television series. That’s right, another awesome movie, Time Bandits this time, is going to get a reboot into a TV series. Hopefully it will be great and actually follow the story of the movie. We would say we are not holding our breath, but we would never consider it anyway, after all the examples of this sort of thing going wrong we just hope it doesn’t drag us all into the sucking void of despair. Then for those who like Fallout, who also like RPGs (not the rocket propelled grenade kind for the NSA and CIA who are listening and spying) we have news for you. Fallout is now a pen and paper role playing game, that’s right, and we warn, if you had no one to play fallout 76 with you will still be singing that song ‘Lonely’ again. Further there are miniatures available for table top games similar to Warhammer. Which let’s face it is really cool. We just haven’t figured out the loot boxes that Bethesda has got to be trying to squeeze into the game. Now we suggest everyone run for cover as Buck is back and on the Rant path with news that work is happening to insert AI memory processors to improve music ability. Now we understand this has to be a good thing right? Well, the thing he hates is the imbecilic nature of mumble rappers and the moronic fashion styles they represent. Trust me he really takes issue with that kind of thing. After we get him to calm down we look at the games played this week, followed by the famous events, birthdays, remembrances, and shout outs. The biggest shout out was a moments pause to remember the late great Stephen Hawking who left us last year.

EPISODE NOTES:

Time Bandits - https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/taika-waititi-writing-directing-time-bandits-tv-adaptation/

Fallout Pen and Paper RPG

- https://www.modiphius.com/fallout-roleplaying.html

- https://www.reddit.com/r/Fallout/comments/axz7yu/official_fallout_pen_and_paper_rpg_coming/ehx9hcz/

Artificial Intelligence in the future of music - https://techxplore.com/news/2019-03-artificial-intelligence-future-music.html

Games Currently playing

Professor

– Wargroove - https://store.steampowered.com/app/607050/Wargroove/

DJ

– Mortal Kombat X - https://store.steampowered.com/app/307780/Mortal_Kombat_X/

Buck

- Bightfight - https://en.bitefight.gameforge.com/game

Other topics Discussed

Taika Waititi

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taika_Waititi

Apple TV media player

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_TV

Apple TV (software)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_TV_(software)

Amazon Prime vs Hulu : which is cheaper

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In this latest marvellous and riveting episode we are going to first travel into the cold, quiet and overcrowded outer space. That’s right, we are going into earth orbit and visiting the ISS (International Space Station) where Space X has just docked the new Dragon Capsule. This is the next step in a flight to the moon in 2023, still trying to get a ticket if anyone has one. The capsule was only a test with a dummy aboard, and no, not Trump. Next up is the fast approaching final season of Game of Thrones – season 8 – with what is looking like a record breaking battle scene that took weeks to film. This is expected to be more epic than Helms Deep, even the extended edition. Then we look at the fact that Anthem is hard crashing consoles and systems around the world. Cue the music “Queen – Another One Bites The Dust.” That’s right folks, EA has struck again, and this time it gets personal with systems and consoles being bricked by this latest screw up. There is mention of compensation floating around, so hopefully word will spread before too many systems are wrecked. Then we have the games of the week, the weekly shout outs, birthdays, remembrances and events of interest from this week in history. As always we would welcome any feedback, suggestions or whatever. Until next week, stay safe, look out for each other and stay hydrated.

EPISODE NOTES:

SpaceX Docking - https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/hard-capture-is-complete-spacex-capsule-docks-with-international-space-station/news-story/570efb7ec61650520a5ccef2732229db

Game of Thrones Season 8 - https://bgr.com/2019/03/04/game-of-thrones-season-8-spoilers-the-battle-of-winterfell-detailed/

Anthem shuts consoles down - https://twistedvoxel.com/anthem-full-system-level-crashes-refund/

Games Currently playing

Buck

– Skyrim - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - https://store.steampowered.com/app/72850/The_Elder_Scrolls_V_Skyrim/

DJ

– Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends

Professor

– Tetris 99 - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/tetris-99-switch

Other topics Discussed

Soyuz (Russian spacecraft)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_(spacecraft)

Soyuz Space Crew Launch Failure 2018

- https://www.space.com/42117-soyuz-abort-crew-launch-failure-2018-coverage.html

Trump congratulating SpaceX

- https://www.space.com/trump-hails-spacex-crew-dragon-success.html

Trump’s Apple Blunder

- https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/world/donald-trump-makes-awkward-blunder-with-apple-ceos-name/video/971ea09386b95981d3cfe0c6396000f8?nk=566c96d427a8dc7faa082c6bd4a1a92c-1551954567

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This episode we have an amazing guest re-joining us, the fantastic Shaun from Comics2Movies and XCT. So you know straight up it is going to be a great show! Also the DJ is on fire this week and makes us laugh till we cry. We begin with a look at an upcoming book release that is the biography of Milicent Patrick, the lady who designed the creature from the Black Lagoon. She has an amazing story that is sure to inspire many of us. It also looks at the harassment she faced and the ongoing issues in Hollywood today. Also discussed is the reaction of various law enforcement agencies in response to undesirable behaviours such as cyber-bullying. The topic is the 40th anniversary of Mad Max! That’s right the original movie that created a legend is 40 years old. There was a party in Victoria to celebrate with fans even coming from America. Of course this means we have to discuss the amazing films in the Mad Max franchise (even the recent Fury Road – which is suggested is not Mad Max, but you decide and let us know). Also this is when the DJ makes us laugh till we cry, listen out for it, believe me, it is amazingly funny. Next up is the Professor with some information about the PS5 and VR. Things are getting better with improved technology on the VR/AR front with arcades opening up around the place, but what is happening in the home? We then have the regular shoutouts, birthdays, and remembrances. Concluding with a chat about what Shaun is up to in terms of new projects to look forward to, so if you are planning on going to any of the comic conventions you will have to stop by and say G’Day, and check out what he has on offer. Particularly with his new graphic novels, so go along and check out his website and be amazed by the wondrous collection of artwork in the various comic books and graphic novels available for purchase alongside the extensive offering of various memorabilia there. So grab yourself a cup of tea and strap in for our latest instalment of Nerds Amalgamated.

EPISODE NOTES:

The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick

- https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781335937803

- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34993030-the-lady-from-the-black-lagoon

- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1335937803/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=bustle-13212013-20&linkId=4eb67e222b74ad35b9b57f4e9dda23c0&language=en_US

Mad Max turns 40

- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-03/mad-max-40th-anniversary/10775336

- https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/5450660/mad-max-anniversary-event-ditches-clunes-location/

PS5 VR/AR - https://gamingbolt.com/sony-knows-vr-ar-is-the-future-ps5-will-support-it-says-dev

Games Currently playing

Buck, Professor & DJ – Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends

Shaun – Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi_Knight:_Jedi_Academy

Other topics Discussed

Millicent Patrick’s biography

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We long to be, under the sea, in the Octopuses garden in the shade. Hi everyone, wow, apparently Boeing are now making submarines, that’s right, subs! We start off with the news that Boeing is to supply 4 large unmanned submarines with a very large payload to the US navy. We would rather use them for science and building an underwater habitat, but hey, this means the tech needed is becoming a reality. Trust me, this is a cool topic to check out. Then we look at unions in the gaming industry and discuss what that could mean. Not everyone will be a fan, but if it helps protect people from overwork and burnout then it is worth considering as the owners and management of a lot of the software developers are only interested in themselves. Then DJ has news that Marvel is poaching another character and ruining it, Conan the Barbarian is now going to be a Marvel character in the new Marvel Suicide Squad, oops, erm, we mean Savage Avengers. Sorry for the confusion there, but it is easy to understand the confusion when it appears that once again Marvel is presenting content that is so similar to DC. Then we have our games currently played, and the plethora of shout outs for your enjoyment. We hope you enjoy and if you think of anything we should cover (other than the DJ in gaffer tape) let us know, until next week, see ya.

EPISODE NOTES:

Extra Large Unmanned Submarines - https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a26344025/navy-extra-large-unmanned-submarines-boeing/?fbclid=IwAR3bKUe869x4urVpp3dMSv7QfYXdkgzmsN0QqzbVVWTgUh3aKr5HlOfE5ds

Unions in the Games Industry

- https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/game-workers-unite-fire-bobby-kotick-1203139767/

- https://www.kotaku.com.au/2019/02/an-open-letter-to-game-developers-from-americas-largest-labour-organisation/

Savage Avengers - https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/02/14/conan-barbarian-savage-avengers-marvel-gerry-duggan-mike-deodato/

Games currently playing

Buck

– Tentlan – www.tentlan.com/

Professor

– Tetris 99 - https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/tetris-99-switch

DJ

– Apex Legends - https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends

Other Topics Discussed

Yellow Submarine (Beatles Song)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Submarine_(song)

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2uTFF_3MaA

Tomahawk Missile

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomahawk_(missile)

A wild Orca attacked a diver

- http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/02/24/did-wild-orca-really-just-attack-diver-new-zealand/

United States ship naming conventions

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_ship_naming_conventions

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata takes a 50% pay cut

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