Steam Machine Price Leaks? Plus, Arc Raiders, Sinners at the Oscars, Blade and Anime Updates!

The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd cultutre.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James discuss the implications of AI on creativity, particularly in gaming, and share their thoughts on upcoming game releases and the impact of AI on player experiences. They delve into the excitement surrounding the Oscars and the potential nominations for various films, including the highly anticipated 'Sinners.' The conversation shifts to Marvel's recent cancellation of the 'Blade' movie and the future of the franchise. The hosts also explore the topic of censorship in anime, specifically regarding the original Japanese version of Pokémon, and the backlash over the casting choices in the live-action stage adaptation of 'Gachiyakuta.' Finally, they share their nerdy resolutions for the new year, focusing on gaming and anime.   Chapters 00:00-Introduction and Shout Outs 01:51-Nerdy Adventures: Travel and Experiences 04:54-Gaming Updates and Recommendations 09:38-Personal Gaming Experiences and Challenges 13:07-Manga and Anime Discussions 17:22-Jaja Finally Arrives and Future Plans 20:40-Solo vs. Trio Gameplay Dynamics in Arc Raiders 22:29-Video Game News and Price Speculations 24:54-The Impact of RAM and GPU Prices 28:31-Success of Arcreaders and Player Engagement 32:23-CES Highlights and Future Tech Innovations 36:27-The Ethics of Household Robots 38:55-The Impact of AI on Creativity 42:13-Upcoming Game Releases and Developer Direct 43:45-Awards Season: Anticipation and Predictions 52:44-The Future of Blade and Marvel's Direction 57:51-Marvel's Promotion Patterns 58:49-Censorship in Anime: The Case of Mewtwo 01:05:13-Backlash Over Gachiyakuta's Live Action Adaptation 01:14:55-Nerdy Resolutions for the Year   Make sure to 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