The Surly Nerd

What is a community manager, and why are they so important? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). Kicking things off this week, Bloodborne has entered the world of tabletop gaming in a HUGE way. We also have an update from Respawn on the status of Titanfall 3, and Detective comics took over the world of comics in a huge way last month. Also this week, the new Persona game was announced for the Switch, but it's unlike anything anyone really expected. We get into the world of fandom with threats made against several comics writers and Image does the unthinkable at this years Eisner awards. We close out our weekly raid this week with a talk about what gaming can do to help Alzheimer's patients and Epic Games tells Steam what they need to do to stop getting exclusives taken from them. This weeks BOSS ROOM is a love letter to the underappreciated job of the gaming world - The Community Manager. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

We're Finally in the MCU Endgame! Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). Kicking things off this week, Capcom is going big with a new "mini" console that might be...a little too much. Konami has a new Castlevania collection that's looking pretty good and SAGA is hitting its halfway point in a big way. Also this week, we have the Russo brothers working on a documentary about Stan Lee, and Glenn Danzig is getting into the world of directing in a weird way. Our news wraps up this week with a big talk about the Playstation 5 announcements and if the console sounds like it could be a winner out of the gate. This weeks BOSS ROOM is all about 11 years of the MCU and us just being huge fans of it. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

From Shadowrun to Neuromancer, why are we drawn back into the world of Cyberpunk again and again? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). Kicking things off this week, was the Star Wars Celebration. We got to hear about the upcoming game Jedi: Fallen Order, what's Disney+ is and is all about, and even got the lowdown on new Star Wars one-shot comics that will be coming around the corner. Marvel keeps the hype train rolling with an announcement about Sue Storm (finally) getting her own solo series. We get critical about Robert Englunds new Travel Channel mini-series, and Poltergeist is back in a hell of a big way. Rounding out our news this week is a discussion on the Google Stadia and what the higher ups over at Microsoft's Xbox division think about it. This weeks BOSS ROOM is all about the genre of Cyberpunk, why it's had a resurgence and why we just keep coming back to it time after time. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Has J. Michael Straczynski found the reason that DC heroes work so well on the small screen? Does Straczynski know the secret of super heroes in film? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). New this week, Archie is coming back in a big way as he heads into Archie vs. Predator 2. Tim Burton finally puts Beetlejuice to rest, and John Cho is taking over space once again. Bioware is front and center in the headlines again as they respond to articles that criticize (rightfully so) the way they treat their workers. Rounding out our weekly raid is a slew of new Borderlands news that shows us that there will be no rest for the wicked once BL3 is released. This weeks BOSS ROOM is all about J. Michael Straczynski's theories on why Marvel heroes work better in the movies, and DC just works better on television. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Should a games sequel be more of the same, or try and innovate? What do we want out of sequels? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). New this week, Marvel gives us all the warm fuzzies as they celebrate Detective Comics #1000. Nostalgia kicks into high gear with the Genesis Mini and Warcraft announcements. Gearbox has finally given the fans what they want with ALL the Borderlands news and EA decides it's time to clear house. This weeks BOSS ROOM is all about video game sequels and what fans really want out of them. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

With the Stadia, Google enters the world of gaming. Will the Stadia live up to expectations? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). New this week, we have a ton of news as both C2E2 and GDC happened. Over in the C2E2 world, we talk about what's next for Marvel crossovers, Drew Goddard gets signed by Disney (after Daredevil) and The Runaways are coming back in a big way. Over in GDC news, Cadence of Hyrule and Cuphead are coming to the Switch. Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is getting a sequel, and God of War takes game of the year. This weeks BOSS ROOM is all about the Google Stadia, and if the technology can really live up to the hype. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Should sites like Steam and Rotten Tomatoes be moderated? Review bombs are hurting everyone Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). New this week, James Gunn has come back to the Disney in a HUGE way and is working on another fantastic comic property. 343 Studios is celebrating a big win for HALO and they talk about how they plan on releasing content going forward. Donny Cates is taking over the Silver Surfer and Steam is working on their new game streaming service. The weekly raid winds down with a talk about a new (not) Left 4 Dead game by Turtle Rock Studios. This weeks BOSS ROOM is all about taking a look at sites like Steam and Rotten Tomatoes and discussing if they should have the level of moderation that they do. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

With SXSW going on right now, why are these media festivals so important? What's the purpose of media festivals? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head right into the weekly raid (our news roundup). New this week, we talk about all the positive changes Capcom has been making over the years, The Orville heads to comics and there's a Gundam movie we might be excited for. We also talk all things HALO with some huge announcements and Diablo comes to GOG to help us waste even more of our time. This weeks BOSS ROOM is all about media festivals like SXSW, why they exist and how they can help and hurt upcoming artists. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

What can the industry do to prevent another video game crash? What do we need to learn from Anthem? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Marvel is bringing some of their biggest heroes to e-books and audio formats across the world. We also find out this week where the origin of the Spider-Verse comes from, and DC is taking their GIANTS comics and bringing them into more stores worldwide. Kicking off video game news this week, Overkill has finally put their Walking Dead game to rest, just before its release. Anthem is hitting some huge snags with their console launches, and Dead or Alive's price tag has everyone worried about the future of the game. Over in the world of entertainment, all hell breaks loose as Steven Spielberg campaigns to keep Netflix titles out of the Oscars. Rotten Tomatoes is finally making some huge changes in how their ratings system is handled thanks to Captain Marvel, and The Sandlot is getting an all-new series on a streaming service. Our epilogue this week is all about what game developers can do to keep the medium of video games moving towards the future. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

Does America need an influx of foreign films? What's your favorite foreign film? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Betty and Veronica are about to make some fantastic new friends. DC is finally jumping on the whole zombie craze, and Blade Runner is coming to comics in a big way. Kicking off video game news this week, Reggie Fils-Aime is finally going to be leaving all of our lives. The FTC is finally getting involved in the loot box controversy and Microsoft is ready to bring mods to modern console gaming. Over in the world of entertainment, Eli Roth is releasing more History of Horror in podcast form. The Haunting of Hill House is officially getting a second season, and Neil Gaiman is bringing back one of the greatest Jim Henson properties of all time. Our epilogue this week is all about bringing foreign films to America. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

What would we love as fans, for the MCU to do next? What's next for the MCU? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where IDW is giving us one heck of a crossover with a new Transformer/Ghostbusters comic series and toy. DC is going to kick off the year of the villain in May and Marvel has something absolutely SAVAGE to bring to their Avengers comics. Kicking off video game news this week, Tony opens up about what happened over at Blizzard/Activision now that the layoffs are complete. Nintendo had a new Nintendo direct this as well and there's SO much to break down from that. Over in the world of entertainment, Netflix has finally put an end to both The Punisher and Jessica Jones. Are You Afraid of the Dark is coming back in full force, and we finally know who's stories are going to premiere on Shudder's upcoming Creepshow series. Our epilogue this week is all about what we'd love to see out of the next series of MCU films. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

What does the release of Apex Legends tell us about shows like E3? Why are you not playing Apex Legends right now? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Hellboy is celebrating his 25th birthday with one heck of a beer release. Rob Liefeld is taking us into the world of Deadpool one last time, and Donny Cates REALLY wants to reboot the Ultimates universe. Kicking off video game news this week, a ton of class PC games such as Baldur's Gate are about to find a new home on modern video game consoles. Microsoft Studios is changing their name for the better, and troubles are afoot over at Activision Blizzard. Over in the world of entertainment, Sony is making their animation software accessible for the masses, so we can all make our own Spider-Verse movie. Hulu is launching 4 new animated Marvel series, and Scorsese and Hulu have teamed up to bring the legend of H.H Holmes to life. Our epilogue this week is about the release of Apex Legends, and how it impacts major trade shows like E3. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

What does Sony's new patent mean for the future? Will Sony live up to the hype? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Batman is getting a very special release for a very special anniversary. The Avengers change their roster in a strange way, and James dives into the world of indy comics to find a new gem for all of you. Kicking off video game news this week, Microsoft is headed towards their platform-as-a-service with a new risky addition. The Overwatch League is finally giving fans what they want, and 343 has a new person working on Halo that will make the fans happy. Over in the world of entertainment, Legion is finally coming to an end - but for a good reason. Y: The Last Man is finally going to be getting its big screen break, and CBS has a new detective show that might be the best (or worst) thing ever. Our epilogue this week is about Sony's new backwards compatibility patent. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

What is so hard to get right about comic book games? Spider-Man really is amazing Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where IDW is getting ready to celebrate Ghostbusters in a huge way. Old man Logan is coming to an end in the most fitting way possible, and DC is shaking things up internally as layoffs hit the company. Kicking off video game news this week, Bioware finally opens up about the single player Knights of the Old Republic games. Nintendo has sad (and happy) news for Metroid fans, and Metro Exodus is making a huge leap in platforms. Over in the world of entertainment, Netflix is ramping up to make a Resident Evil television series. The creator of Channel Zero is staring something amazing, and Folklore is an upcoming horror series you should keep an eye out for. Our epilogue this week is about why it's so hard to make a good comic book video game. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!

How can Netflix continue to grow? What is next for Netflix? Greetings adventurers, and welcome to this weeks installment of The Surly Nerd! After our prelude, we head into comics where Spider-Man is going retro with a new mini-series about the early days of the symbiote (before Venom!). X-Men go retro as well with a special series by Rob Leifield and Marvel breaks down their first big crossover of the year. Kicking off video game news this week, Mortal Kombat has a ton of huge announcements while EA takes away everyone's dreams of another new Star Wars Game. 343 rounds out level two, talking all things Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Over in the world of entertainment, Jason Reitman dropped a huge Ghostbusters bombshell this week. Netflix has a new gothic thriller that has our panel hyped and we get more creepypasta stories brought to film with "The Russian Sleep Experiment". Our epilogue this week is about the future of Netflix. As always, we appreciate all our adventurers who listen to the show every week and we look forward to your feedback on what we discuss! (info@thesurlynerd.com!) Grab a drink and settle on in for this weeks action packed episode of...The Surly Nerd!