Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.
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Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.
Episode 199 - Nerd Commendation Fest: What We're Enjoying!
The Nerd Byword
1 hour 19 minutes 40 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 199 - Nerd Commendation Fest: What We're Enjoying!
Episode 199 of the Nerd Byword is finally here, and it's packed with engaging discussions and nerdy delights. In this episode, hosts Dave and Kris dive into the world of emulation and the ongoing legal battles between Nintendo and emulator developers. The episode also delves into the troubling trend of toxic fandoms influencing storytelling in movies and television and how some studios are forming "superfan focus groups" to guide production decisions.
The hosts also share their favorite nerdy finds during their break. Dave gushes over the remastered versions of the classic Tomb Raider games, while Kris revels in the revamped Age of Mythology, a game that combines strategy with mythological elements for a truly immersive experience.
The episode wraps up with the belated return of "Nerd Nightmare" with Kris' first exposure to the 2013 horror movie "You're Next." With engaging banter and insightful commentary, Episode 199 is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of pop culture, gaming, and storytelling.
Nerd News
Nintendo has stepped up its enforcement of its copyrights and trademarks
Variety article says movie studios are forming focus groups on fandom
Byword Big Talk
Tomb Raider 1-3 RemasteredAge of Mythology RemasteredPretty Guardian Sailor MoonRings of Power Season TwoLife is Strange: True ColorsMarvel's Ultimate Line
Nerd Nightmare
You're Next (2013)
Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro00:01:13 - Nintendo has stepped up its enforcement of its copyrights and trademarks00:14:43 - Variety article says movie studios are forming focus groups on fandom00:17:02 - Big Talk: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered00:32:11 - Big Talk: Age of Mythology Remastered00:37:03 - Big Talk: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon00:46:30 - Big Talk: Rings of Power Season Two00:54:45 - Big Talk: Life is Strange: True Colors01:01:18 - Big Talk: Marvel's Ultimate Line01:09:06 - Nerd Nightmare: You're Next01:18:28 - Call to Action
The Nerd Byword
Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.
