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The Nerdy-Gritty

The Nerdy-Gritty

A weekly Society and Culture podcast
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The Nerdy-Gritty

The Nerdy-Gritty

The Nerdy-Gritty

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The Nerdy-Gritty

The Nerdy-Gritty

The Nerdy-Gritty

A weekly Society and Culture podcast
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Wizards of the Coast is suing another TTRPG maker for racist content and Sony is being sued for overcharging on their digital storefront. Who should win? Also discussed: Games we DEFINITELY played at PAX West which we DEFINITELY went to, Only
Eric July's crowdfunding campaign for The Rippaverse, a self-described "non-woke" foray into a new comic universe, has been overwhelmingly successful. Today, we discuss what a "non-woke" comic would look like, and if it would even be possible t
With the surprise cancellation of Batgirl and some revealing comments from the president of Warner Bros. Discovery, we talk about why they would abandon a finished movie and what direction the DCEU should take going forward.Also discussed: Un
FFVII, one of the most popular games ever made, is continuing its multi-game reimagining saga next year. At the same time, quirky cult classic Lollipop Chainsaw is also getting the remake treatment. Today, we discuss what kind of game deserves
The CEO of Unity recently described game developers who don't prioritize monetization as "F%@#ing Idiots." Today, we discuss the point he was trying to make and the idea of monetization in video games.Also discussed: #gentleminions, Ms. Marve
Can artificial intelligence truly create art? Today, we discuss Dall-E 2 and whether or not programmed AI is the artist or a simply a fancy paintbrush the artist uses.Also discussed: Final Fantasy VII Spinoff titles, Modern Family, Disney Cru
Welp, it's time to talk about NFTs again, I guess. This time, we take a look at Axie Infinity, a creature battling game based on blockchain technology that has generated some controversy.Also discussed: Dice Rolling through Life, KOTOR II bug
It's time for not-E3! Today, we take a look at some highlights from Summer Game Fest, including the Playstation State of Play, the Xbox-Bethesda presentation, and more! Also discussed: Song suggestions for Joker 2, Dunking on Diablo Immortal,
Disney's copyright on Winnie the Pooh was recently allowed to expire, meaning certain citizens of the Hundred Acre Wood are now part of the public domain. Because of this, a violent horror movie starring Winnie the Pooh and Piglet will soon be
Mysplaced, a game with a visual style very similar to the recent Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Remake, is getting accused of plagiarism. But just what exactly is the difference between being inspired by something and ripping something off?
Blizzard published a blog post extolling the virtue of their data driven method of creating diversity amongst the characters in their games. It is...weird.Also discussed: Improving the zoo experience, Ambulance, Iron Fist Season 2, Master Chi
Top tier Twitch streamers are live broadcasting the ongoing legal trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, using the trauma endured by the parties involved into a money-making opportunity. Should Twitch do something about it?Also discussed:
It’s the Magic Kingdom Vs. The State of Florida in a political showdown over the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill! What will happen? Actually we already know what will happen, because we recorded this episode before some big decisions were ma
Today, we discuss ways in which Wizards of the Coast could improve the D&D Beyond subscription service, now that they officially own it. Also discussed: Kirby’s Mouthful Mode, Failed NFT Auctions, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Elden Ring, X Lives/X Dea
With the release of the Hogwarts Legacy gameplay demo, we ponder the idea of whether or not journalism can be truly neutral, or if simply publishing an article about a controversial subject is tacit support of that subject. But also, we tell so
The 2022 Oscars were…eventful. Today, we talk about those events. Also discussed: The Adam Project, Patch Notes Mask Protests, Jesus and John Wayne, Improving the EGOT, and more!Theme music is "All My Friends Have Wifi (And So Do Most Of My N
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a lot of reactions from various companies in the entertainment industry. Some people support the protests, but should art be considered “above” politics? Also discussed: Accidental Bank Robberies, Cloud’
Harrowing ocean abysses, wandering villages, and Pokemon knock offs - we tried a bunch of demos for upcoming games. Some of them were cool. Some…not so much. Also discussed: Elden Ring, Brandon Sanderson’s record breaking Kickstarter, Breath
Today, we talk about movies that we know might not be the best examples of great cinema, but we unironically love them anyway. Also discussed: excuses to get out of work to play video games, Death on the Nile, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Storage C
It’s everyone’s favorite holiday: Valentine’s Day! Today, we take some time to talk about some games that are great to play with a loved one, romantic or otherwise. Also discussed: Nightmare Alley, Scream, Wordle, Record of Lodoss War - Deedlit
A school board in McMinn, Tennessee recently voted to ban the Pulitzer prize-winning graphic novel Maus, a biographical account of a holocaust survivor’s experiences in World War II. Dinguses. Also discussed: Rudy Giuliani and The Masked Singer
The Game Developers Conference recently released its annual survey regarding the state of the gaming industry survey, with interesting results regarding Virtual reality gaming, NFTs, accessibility, and a whole lot more. Also discussed: The Colo
Microsoft is purchasing Activision-Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion dollars. How will this affect gaming at large? Also discussed: Bob Saget, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Halo: Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, Joss Whedon’s weird interview,
The head of gaming at Microsoft recently sat down for a very interesting interview in which he discussed datamining, China’s anti-gaming law, Activision Blizzard, and more. What did he have to say? Also discussed: Leviathan Wakes, Kena: Bridge
January tends to be a bit of a barren wasteland for new game releases, so we decided to talk about the “canon” of video game history: What should you play to understand how games got where they are? Also discussed: New Year’s resolutions, Riot
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