Anime Gems and the latest in Video Game News Plus, What is the Value of a Video Game?
Release Date: 10/21/2025
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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
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