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Each week, join the Geek Force squad hosted by Cat Wilson as they discuss the latest news happening in pop culture world. From memes to new anime shows to the latest reboots happening, we've got you covered!
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156. Fallout Frenzy, Fantasy Reads, and Eerie Experiences!
This week on Geek Force, the Squad dives headfirst into the post-apocalyptic world of Bethesda's "Fallout" now streaming on Prime Video. Ray and Cat have lined up some fantasy book series that are must-reads! Get lost in N.K. Jemisin’s magical "The Fifth Season" and embark on heroic adventures with John Flanagan’s "Ranger’s Apprentice." Ray shares his thrilling experiences in the eerie darkness of "Alan Wake 2" - it's a journey you don't want to miss! And Marlin brings us the chilling realities behind Netflix’s "Baby Reindeer." Creepy and unbelievably true!
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155. Geek Force Returns: Exploring the World of Dragon's Dogma 2 and X-Men 97
This week on Geek Force, the Squad is back! First up, the Squad jumps into Disney+'s fresh reboot of “X-Men ‘97”. What's new, what's nostalgic, and what's next? Then, Cat and Marlin take us on an epic journey through Capcom's “Dragon's Dogma 2”. Adventures, dragons, and magic - oh my! Marlin gives us the lowdown on Team NINJA’S “Rise of Ronin” - it's getting there, but not quite yet. However, the Marvel game, “Midnight Suns”, is lighting up fans’ worlds with excitement! And finally, Ray dives into a pool of nostalgia with “Fringe”, “Haikyuu!”, and the intriguing game, “Balatro”.
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154. Geek Force Year-End Special: Unveiling the Top Picks of 2023
This week on Geek Force, it’s the final episode of the year! Join Cat and Eming as they plunge into their top picks of 2023. From TV shows to movies and anime, they're covering it all! They'll share their favorite surprise hits of 2023, and offer what they’re most looking forward to in 2024. What's on their radar for the next year in geekdom? Tune in for this epic year-end special!
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153. The Marvels, Loki and Avatar Adaptations - Hopes, Hype and High Stakes
This week on Geek Force, Eming kicks us off with a spoiler-free take on Marvel's "The Marvels" . Is it setting the stage for the next big Marvel phase? Then, Eming and Marlin dive into the "Loki" finale. Those last ten minutes? Mind-blowing! Was it the best part of the show? The Squad breaks it down. The Squad also scours the latest from Netflix Geeked - from the much-anticipated “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series to Zack Snyder's galactic tribute in “Rebel Moon: Part One: A Child of Fire.” The Squad then rounds it out with a deep dive into The Game Awards nominees. What's in the running for Game of the Year and what really makes a game an indie game?
Takeaways
The Marvels movie was enjoyable and had some fun moments, but it didn't reach the level of greatness seen in films like Black Panther.
The Loki series had a slow start but redeemed itself in the last 10 minutes of the final episode, setting up potential future storylines.
Netflix is releasing several highly anticipated adaptations, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, and fans are hopeful that these adaptations will stay true to the source material.
The squad expresses concerns about potential changes and deviations from the original stories in the live-action adaptations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving
01:28 Discussion on Marvels and Loki
08:07 The Marvels Movie Review
11:19 Loki Series Review
20:39 Upcoming Netflix Adaptations
27:12 Concerns about Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action Series -
152. The End on Attack on Titan and Contenders for Video Game of the Year
This week on Geek Force, The Squad tackles "Attack on Titan: The Final Chapters (Part 2)". Does it deliver a colossal finale like the manga? The Squad dissects every detail. Marlin and Ray dive into the timeline twists of "Loki" Season 2. How's the god of mischief shaking things up this time? Marlin also swings into action with his review of Insomniac’s "Spider-Man 2" - did it stick the superhero landing? Game of the Year chatter is heating up and the Squad's weighing in - who's going to dominate the leaderboard? And finally, Marlin explores the wild world of Netflix’s "Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix."
Plug in for this epic rundown!
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151. Loki, the Trickster Kicks off a Curious Season 2
This week on Geek Force, the Squad's deep-diving into Netflix's fresh drop, "Castlevania: Nocturne". Cat and Marlin discuss what got them hyped and why they’re on the edge of their seats for more! Ray and Eming examine everything about "Ahsoka" - breaking it down, top to bottom, and theorizing where it's taking us in that vast Star Wars galaxy. And finally, Ray gives us the lowdown on season two, episode one of Marvel's "Loki". Trickster vibes, anyone?