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Expedition 33 SWEEPS the Game Awards! Plus, What Makes an Indie Game? And Other Nerd News

Blerds and Nerds Podcast

Release Date: 12/15/2025

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Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture! 

This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are recapping the 2025 Game Awards. They celebrate Expedition 33's big night plus discuss their favorite game announcements from the awards. Following some contreversey surrounding Expedition 33 winning best Indie Game, the hosts also discuss what makes an indie game. Does Expedition 33 really belong in that category? 

They also discuss the new Avatar and Supergirl trailers and discuss what is coming up for DC.

 

Chapters

00:00-Intros 
02:57-Nerdy Things
05:41-Game Awards Highlights and Reactions
09:24- Game Announcements and Trailers
14:48-In-Depth Look at Upcoming Games and Expectations
22:19-Exciting Game Announcements
25:01-Reviving Classic Franchises
28:27-Street Fighter Movie Anticipation
30:12-Star Wars and Other Game Highlights
32:48-New Game Reveals and Expectations
36:38-Reflections on the Game Awards
41:19-Game Awards Surprises and Controversies
44:48-Expedition 33's Dominance and Community Reactions
48:15-Games for Impact and Community Perception
51:52-Indie Game Definitions and Evolving Standards
01:03:16-The Indie Game Debate
01:07:20-Game Awards and Recognition
01:10:16-Upcoming TV and Movie Releases
01:14:34-The Future of Batman and DC
01:19:36-Anime News and Anticipations
 
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