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Nerd Your Enthusiasm
by NYECast
Rated pretty, pretty, pretty good by the ESRB. Join two entitled nerds as they cash out their opinions within the pop culture bubble.
Episodes
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Episode #22: Requiem for a Samurai
A new dawn approaches as we greet 2021 with our special GOTY episode. One final duel to lay 2020 to rest. Matt unsheathes Ghost of Tsushima, the commercial and critical darling that elevated Sucker Punch Studios into the pantheon of elite developers, managing to outsell TLOU2 in the same year and...
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Episode #21: This is the Way
Thanks to the creative direction of Favreau and Filoni, The Mandalorian has become a cultural juggernaut within the span of two years, reigniting the passion for Star Wars in a way not seen since the Original Trilogy. Matt, Nick, Peyton, and Steve break down each episode from Season Two and the...
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Episode #20: Future Days
Like clockwork, a slew of world premieres and award winners comprised The Video Game Awards 2020, hosted by the gaming pope himself, Geoff Keighley. Matt and Steve break down the categories and their respective winners, plus the gaming announcements that followed a curious pattern of nostalgia...
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Episode #19: Play Has No Limits
We have liftoff! The PlayStation 5 has officially launched in North America with a slate of next-gen titles and features that are on the bleeding edge of what is possible on a home console. How does it stack up with previous console launches? Matt and Steve have their first impressions of the...
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Episode #18: No Time to Die
Now that a momentous royale has come and gone and the need for a brief respite is welcome, Matt and Steve sit down to have a candid, freeform discussion about...anything. No structure. No holds barred. An experimental detour to test the waters, perhaps? Plus, a tribute to the patron saint of the...
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Episode #17: Hollywood Royale - Part Two
The moment of truth has arrived. With the tournament bracket curated with random seeds in the first and second-round groupings, the gang reconvenes to issue a final judgment on what film deserves to be known as "the greatest film of all time." And if a consensus can't be reached. we'll allow our...
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Episode #16: Hollywood Royale – Part One
40 Films. 10 nominations for each contestant. One cinematic royale for the ages. Which film will take the crown? Join us for the first installment of a two-part series as Matt, Nick, Peyton, and Steve pit the likes of Kubrick, Nolan, Tarantino, and Villeneuve against one another for the…
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Episode #15: Almost Heaven
Microsoft opens its war chest! In an unprecedented and industry shattering acquisition worth 7.5 billion dollars, Zenimax Media and Bethesda Game Studios are brought into the Xbox ecosystem with a treasure trove of intellectual property ranging from The Elder Scrolls to Doom. While the impact of...
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Episode #14: Nothing for Free
The PS5 Showcase has come and gone with a botched pre-order strategy leaving a sour taste in its wake. $399 & $499 is the price of admission for the promise of a next-generation phase that follows the same blueprint that led to the PS4's massive success: Exclusive games. But will the approach be...
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Episode #13: New Generation, Same Old Rivals
After an unexpected leak reveals Microsoft's not so secret weapon in revitalizing the Xbox brand, Sony is left to unveil their launch plans to counter the goodwill generated by the affordable Series S. Meanwhile, a reputable rumor suggests that Nintendo won't repeat the same mistake with the…
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Episode #12 - A Wolf's Ghost
We're all living in Kojima's world now. As the COVID pandemic, political unrest, and social destabilization bring our collective spirit to the gutter, Matt and Steve discuss two of 2020's biggest titles: The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima. Plus, a brief tribute to Chadwick Boseman, the...
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Episode #11 - The Royal Decade
As we ring in the new decade, it would be foolish of us not to honor the video games that defined this past generation. The expectation was straightforward enough: A panel of four deliberate on the merits of their chosen nominees with well-reasoned arguments and rationale to form a Top Ten List....
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Episode #10 Nostalgia Royale Finale
Mistakes can be costly, but ripe for opportunity. After losing the sacred tournament bracket to the void, the gang collectively drafted one final list to determine, once and for all, the best video game series of all time. The withdrawal symptoms are not pretty...
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Episode #9 Part Two
Pivoting our way through the Kessel Run like drunken fools, the gang ruminates on the Dream Star Wars Game, Disney’s uneasy alliance with EA, and a controversial pick for our favorite SW titles ever is in the running for the Jar Jar Binks Award.
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Episode #9 - Part One
After a long hiatus, the Force awakens to the trembling entrance of our newest guest, the one true Revanite known as HuffdaddyP! In a special two-part episode, we revisit the State of Star Wars Cinema, the legacy of The Last Jedi, and our hopes for The Rise of Skywalker.
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Episode #8: Cyber-Wick 2077
Ron Kauanoe from RonReviews joins the fight! In a special E3 2019 episode, the gang shares their personal highlights and opinions on the biggest gaming event of the year. Nostalgia Royale makes its triumphant return as loyalties are tested and the demise of a beloved franchise snaps Steve out of...
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Episode #7: Broken Throne
After nearly ten years of bloody feasts and clashing swords, the most iconic fantasy series in a generation arrives at its fateful conclusion. Was the journey worth it? Matt and Steve discuss their collective opinions, rummaging through the aftermath to the Game of Thrones finale.
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Episode #6: The Last of the Starks
In a special edition of the podcast, the gang reflects back on the legacy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a spoiler-filled discussion of Endgame. Game of Thrones reaches a pivotal moment in the series, only to provide mixed feelings and skepticism on how it all ends...
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Episode #5: Sheev's Final Laugh
Nick returns from the grave to set the record straight on every Star Wars Celebration announcement. Disillusioned by the State of Multiplayer, Steve breaks down his pessimism on the future of Games as a Service (GaaS). With a stolen lorebook from the Citadel in hand, Matt reviews the final season...
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Episode #4: Big Brother Craig
Google makes the first public move into video game streaming, but will the market embrace it? Also, first impressions of Sekiro, Kill Your Babies gets a new name as we approach the end of the first round, and Matt quizzes Steve on GOT trivia, only for it to end in embarrassing fashion.
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NYE #3 : True Detective Pikachu
Tetris Battle Royale? Slopes in Super Mario Maker 2? ASTRAL CHAIN? Steve breaks down the madness from the latest Nintendo Direct. Matt accepts his tinfoil hat from the Pizza Man on a journey to unravel the new season of True Detective. Plus, box office predictions for 2019!
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NYE #2: The GOTTI Awards
In a special end of year episode, Steve and Matt introduce The GOTTI Awards, designed to showcase the definitive top ten games of 2018 that everyone else got wrong. This one is for you, John Travolta! (insert John_Travolta.gif)
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NYE #1: Todd Howard did nothing wrong!
Steve examines the wreckage of Fallout 76 and the implications for the future of Bethesda. Nick moseys around Valentine for his initial impressions of Red Dead Redemption II. Matt gathers speculation regarding the endgame for Avengers Endgame. A diabolical new segment is born to gnash teeth and...
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Rated pretty, pretty, pretty good by the ESRB. Join two entitled nerds as they cash out their opinions within the pop culture bubble.
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Rated pretty, pretty, pretty good by the ESRB. Join two entitled nerds as they cash out their opinions within the pop culture bubble.
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