Anime Gems and the latest in Video Game News Plus, What is the Value of a Video Game?

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon and James dive deep into their nerdy things including anime recommendations like 'Paprika' and 'Gachiakuta', video game experiences with titles like 'Ghost of Yotei' and 'Astrobot', and discussions on popular shows like 'Peacemaker' and 'Gen V'. They also explore the complexities of anime narratives, particularly in 'Chainsaw Man', and share their ongoing journey with 'One Piece'. They also talk about anime filler episodes and reading recommendations to the ongoing legal battle between Sony and Tencent over game similarities. They discuss the potential impact of copycat games on established franchises, the pricing of upcoming games like GTA 6, and the value of video games in general. The conversation also touches on the future of beloved franchises like Sly Cooper and the importance of game demos. Finally, they wrap up with recommendations for Halloween-themed anime.   Chapters  00:00 -Introduction to Nerdy Things for the Week 00:31-Anime Discussions: Kaiju Number Eight and Paprika 03:10 - Exploring Sci-Fi Thrillers: Paprika and Its Creator 04:35 -Gen V: Catching Up  06:24 -Video Game Adventures: Ghost of Yotei and Astro Bot  11:43 -Controller Troubles and Gaming Experiences 17:06 - Astrobot: A Fun Platformer Experience 20:44 - Gen V and Peacemaker: Series Reviews 22:56 - Gachiakuta: A Dark Episode Discussion 24:45 - Chainsaw Man: Embracing the Dub 27:41 - One Piece: The Journey Begins 30:27 - Reading Cat's Eye: A Thief's Tale 31:38 - Sony vs. Tencent: The Horizon Lawsuit 38:28 -Live Action Horizon: Movie Plans 40:34 -Marvel Rivals: Player Base Decline 42:40 - GTA 6: The $100 Game Debate 43:29 -The Pricing Dilemma of GTA 6 53:33 -Sucker Punch Studio's Future Projects 01:01:28 -The Value of Video Games and Demos   Subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!     Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3