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D23 Brazil Highlights and Dragon Age The Veilguard Review

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Release Date: 11/13/2024

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In this engaging episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and Jonathan dive into the latest news from Brazil's D23, exploring upcoming Disney and Marvel projects, including a new Thunderbolts trailer and Captain America insights. They also take a deep dive into the gaming world with a review of BioWare’s latest RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This episode includes stories about animal rescues, franchise updates, and much more!

Timestamps and Topics:

  • 00:00 – Introduction & Geek Freaks Pet Pantry Fundraiser
  • 03:38 – Brazil D23 Highlights: Thunderbolts Trailer and Captain America
  • 07:10 – Upcoming X-Men Integrations in MCU
  • 13:30 – Avatar’s New Tribes & Disney’s Ice Age Reboot
  • 19:22 – Star Wars: New Trilogy & Franchise Updates
  • 24:00 – Game Review: Dragon Age - The Veilguard
  • 32:00 – Network News & Upcoming Episodes

Key Takeaways:

  • D23 Brazil News: Exciting new trailers and updates from Thunderbolts to Captain America, highlighting a unique mix of action, sci-fi, and superhero dynamics.
  • MCU Expansions: X-Men are set to join the MCU post-Secret Wars, creating an interconnected universe.
  • Star Wars Update: A new trilogy from Lucasfilm hints at a fresh era in the Star Wars universe, opening new possibilities.
  • Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review: BioWare’s new RPG impresses with fast-paced combat, character-driven storytelling, and player choice impact.
  • Network News: Updates on upcoming episodes for Challenge Accepted and Lore Master.

Memorable Quotes:

  • “Brazil’s D23 brought the fire this week!” – Frank
  • “In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, every choice feels like it matters, shaping not just the world but your companions’ view of you.” – Jonathan
  • “Sam Wilson may not be Steve Rogers, but he’s creating his own legacy, one action-packed mission at a time.” – Frank

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Apple Podcast Tags: D23 Brazil, Thunderbolts, Captain America, Marvel Cinematic Universe, X-Men, Star Wars Trilogy, BioWare, Dragon Age, The Veilguard, Geek Culture