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GTA Extended Look, Plus Corporate Greed in Gaming and the Success of Spider-Man and the Odyssey
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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are giving you their thoughts on everything happening in gaming news. Including the announcement of GTA's Extended Look premiering on Netflix. Plus, Sony and Microsoft collecting tarrif refunds for themselves and the latest going on at Xbox. We're also talking about the massive success of Spider-Man Brand New Day and the Odyssey. key topics GTA 6 streaming reveal on Netflix and YouTube The shift towards digital and streaming in...
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Spoiler Heavy Spider Man Review + Your Latest in Video Game and Marvel News
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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking your latest in video game news plus, we're giving our spoiler heavy review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and talking about the latest in other Marvel News. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us! National Resources List Youtube Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/...
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The Never Ending RAM Shortage + the Latest in Gaming, and The Future of Marvel from Comic Con
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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Jaja and James are bringing you your latest in gaming news. Will the RAM shortage ever end? Plus, your latest in Xbox and Playstation news. Plus, they're brining you all of their thoughts on the big Marvel news out of San Diego Comic Con. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us! National Resources List Youtube Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our...
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More Trouble in Gaming + Our Avengers Doomsday Trailer Reactions
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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking anlysts predictions on how much GTA 6 will make in it's first week. They're also giving their reactions to the final Wolverine trailer and Sony's refusal to address their choice to kill physical dics. Plus, more layoffs in the gaming sector this time at Ubisoft even after mass success with Assasains Creed Black Flag. They're also giving their thoughts on the first full length Avengers Doomsday trailer fresh of the presses! Make...
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Playstation Shadiness and the Gutting of Xbox, Plus Other Nerd News!
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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Jaja and Shannon are going over the biggest news from Playstation and Xbox this week. Why did Sony not alert their business partners to the fact that they are moving away from physical discs? And Asha Sharma has seemingly nuked Xbox down to the studs. How will the company bounce back? Catch full episodes of the Blerds and Nerds podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us! National Resources List Youtube ...
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The Implications of Digital "Ownership"and Other Nerd News
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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 talking the biggest news of last week, Sony decding to permanently move away from physical game discs. What does this mean for the future of gaming? We're also checking in on some other vide game news, and doing a light recap of announcements from Anime Expo 2026. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice! Chapters 00:00-Nerdy Things 04:17-Gaming News: Indie Games Fund...
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Open Your Wallets for the Gaming Industry plus, Super Girl Review and the One Piece Remake
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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are joined by returning guest, Brandon Smith! We talk about everything from the confirmed pricing of GTA 6 and the Steam Deck as well as more price hikes for Xbox consoles. We're also talking about the video game industry as a whole and how its becoming entirely too expensive. Then, Jaja and Brandon give their take on the Super Girl Movie. Was it a flop? Plus, we discuss the One Piece remake and the impact the show has had on mainstream culture. Is One...
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How Much Will GTA 6 Cost? Plus Console Exclusives and Instability of the Gaming Industry
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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 taking their final bets on the cost of GTA 6. How much will the game cost? We're also talking console exclusives. Are they needed to keep a console relevant? We're also talking layoffs in the gaming industry and the instability of the industry as a whole. Plus, we're excited for Spider-Man and other upcoming anime, movie and TV news! Chapters 00:00 -Welcome to the Podcast 00:57 - Nerdy Things of the Week 04:01 -Anime and Manga Discussions 09:48-...
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The Summer of Content Begins + The Scam of KH4 Hype and the Impact of Streaming on RPG's
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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are discussing the Xbox showcase and the most recent Nintendo Direct where a very surprising announcement was made. We're also talking about the impact of Streaming on RPG's. Is it hurting the genre? Plus other nerd news. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Chapters 00:00-Celebrating the Knicks Championship Win 02:44- Weekly Nerdy Things 05:27-Showcase Highlights and Anticipated...
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Summer Game Showcases, The Mystery of the Steam Machine, and Other Nerd News
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This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are recapping the Sony State of Play and Summer Game Fest. What were the biggest announcements? They're also talking about the elusiveness of the Steam Machine and GTA 6 pricing updates, as well as your latest Xbox, anime and TV and movie news. Chapters 00:00-Introduction to Nerd Culture 02:34-Nerdy Activities and Recent Media Consumption 05:21-Anime Exploration and Recommendations 08:11-Video Game Showcase Highlights 10:49-State of Play and Game Announcements 13:51-God of War: Laufey and Character Discussions 16:40-Critiques and Community Reactions...
info_outlineIt's 2026, bitch! Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.
This week, Shannon and Jaja explore the evolution of gaming, discussing the impact of modern gaming engines, the rise of microtransactions, and the nostalgia for earlier gaming experiences. They delve into the role of AI in creativity, the potential of AR in gaming, and the changing landscape of movie theaters in the age of streaming. The discussion also touches on the social aspects of watching movies and the recent trend of theatrical releases for TV shows. Finally, they highlight anticipated anime releases for 2026, reflecting on the future of content consumption.
00:00-Welcome to 2026: New Year, New Goals
02:43-Holiday Reflections and Nerdy Resolutions
05:35-Gaming Adventures: What We've Been Playing
08:18-Diving into Manga and Anime
11:10-Nerdy Gifts and Collectibles
13:46-Industry News: AI and Gaming
16:23-The Future of Gaming Hardware Pricing
25:39-The Rising Costs of Gaming Hardware
36:29-The Future of Gaming Consoles
37:11-Nostalgia vs. Innovation in Gaming
49:49-The Impact of Age on Gaming Experience
51:54-Netflix's Ambitious Plans
54:22-Theatrical Experience of Stranger Things Finale
57:48-The Future of Movie Releases
01:01:23-Marvel's Doomsday and Theories
01:10:04-Exciting Anime Releases for 2026
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