Episode 109 - Devil May Cry Season 2 Review & The Boys Season 5 Finale Spoilers

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Welcome back to another frantic episode! In Episode 109 of the Frantic Nerdcast, we are diving deep into the massive television finales, upcoming gaming news, and the latest drops in the Trading Card Game (TCG) world. First up, we are breaking down the action-packed release of Devil May Cry Season 2 from Adi Shankar. From the jaw-dropping Virgil vs. Dante fights to that incredible, heavy-hitting soundtrack featuring Papa Roach and Korn, we talk about why this show absolutely slaps (and our few gripes with the demon forms). Next, we shift gears to the chaotic and controversial series finale of The Boys Season 5. We look at how Homelander's ultimate showdown compared to the original comic book ending, Black Noir's fate, and what Butcher’s crowbar moment means for the franchise. Finally, we’re talking all things TCG and board games! We cover the launch of Pokémon: Chaos Rising and its wild pull rates, give our thoughts on the upcoming Cataclysm RK single-booster TCG, check out the free-to-play digital port of Altered TCG, and review a hidden $15 Kmart find: Catan on the Road. Plus, updates on our massive $500 Pokémon Card Giveaway ending soon! If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to Like, Share, and Subscribe to help get our numbers up! Drop a comment below letting AJ know what Pokémon he should paint next! Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome back to Ep. 109 & Ocarina of Time Jump Scares 02:00 - Catan on the Road Review ($15 Kmart Board Game) 04:45 - Warhammer Horus Heresy Audiobooks Challenge 08:15 - PAX Australia News: World of Warcraft Executive Producer Holly Longdale 11:00 - New TCGs: Cataclysm RK Kickstarter & Altered TCG goes Free-To-Play 15:35 - Sydney Comic-Con & Carl Urban Rumors 20:00 - Pokemon Chaos Rising Pull Rates & Quality Control Drama 25:27 - Devil May Cry Season 2 Review (Adi Shankar, Dante vs Virgil) 37:00 - The Boys Season 5 Finale Spoilers & Comic Book Comparison 55:30 - AJ's Gengar Painting & Diddy Kong Racing vs Mario Kart 64 01:01:00 - Batman: Gotham City Crimes Board Game & Nerd News Rumors #DevilMayCrySeason2 #TheBoysFinale #PokemonChaosRising #CataclysmRK #BoardGames #AnimeReview #FranticNerdcast #TCG Support the Show: Follow us on social media! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553617388296 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/franticnerdcast/ Ajs Insta - https://www.instagram.com/weirdartbyaj/ Brocks Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticbrock/ Zac's Insta - https://www.instagram.com/franticcaz Discord - https://discord.gg/ajkTjBPRR2 Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/franticnerdcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefranticnerdcast Listen to the podcast on Spotify & Apple Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0PcOw5lrrZrkFE1psICsqd?si=e7effe3496374408 Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/sk/podcast/frantic-nerdcast/id1717767605

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