Geekly

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Geekly with Melwheezy & G. Slay and now Big Pooch is your weekly deep dive into the world of gaming & geek/blerd stuff.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 36 "All 4 One"

    Melwheezy, G Slay Big Pooch & Guest Co-host TechDre discussed the current state of the Xbox brand, including rumors of a potential sale and the aggressive new communication style of its leadership. They analyzed the potential delay of the PlayStation 6 and the controversial pricing of the GTA 6 Collector's Edition. The session concluded with updates on AI in game development, comic book recommendations, and a review of recent gaming. Feedback for the pod email geeklypodcast@gmail.com

  2. Sep 29

    Episode 35 "Podcast Roundtable"

    The group discussed recent gaming rumors, shared personal rankings for One Piece characters and JRPGs, and debated the best beat-em-up games of all time. The session also featured a guest appearance by Bumblebee, who provided perspectives on fighting games Injustice 3: Rumors suggest Supergirl and Batwoman may be added to the roster. PlayStation 6: Discussion centered on rumors of a handheld model with double the power of the PS5, though participants expressed skepticism regarding the timing and necessity of such power for a portable device. Physical Media: Sony is reportedly surveying developers about the decline of physical discs, which the group viewed as a move toward cost-saving and digital-only distribution. Xbox Updates: Xbox is patenting a method to inject ads into games, likely for a lower-cost subscription tier. Additionally, a Mythic achievement (similar to PlayStation's Platinum trophy) is expected for 100% completion. Halo & Activision: Street Fighter Movie: Avengers Encore: A new scene was discussed. Comics: Big Pooch shared his "Batman Day" pull list, including Absolute Batman and Absolute Flash. Melwheezy reviewed Arcade Kings. One Piece Top Characters: Big Pooch: Bumblebee: G-Slay: Best Beat-Em-Ups: Top JRPGs:

  3. Sep 20

    Episode 34 "Stepping on Rakes"

    Headlines with Melwheezy Comics with Big Pooch G Slays game of the week Listener questions email geeklypodcast@gmail.com Insta (6) Instagram Check out G Slays music on spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0s5EMlVd7TrSNNrqYbLgm6?si=CpE_vjiqRaeR4jlAgjaBHg

  4. Sep 14

    Episode 33 Meldrodamous Strikes Again

    On this episode of "Geekly" the hosts discussed recent gaming industry shifts, specifically Sony's deteriorating relationship with developers and fans, and analyzed upcoming major releases including Zelda: Ocarina of Time. They also shared personal updates on gaming habits, comic book reads, and discussed the new iPhone Duo foldable phone. Hideo Kojima & Xbox Sony's Strategic Failures Wolverine Game Prediction Zelda Direct: The group discussed the Ocarina of Time gameplay and the upcoming Zelda movie. GTA 6 vs. Zelda. Nintendo Direct Highlights iPhone Duo impressions One Piece End of Oak Street People vs. Gorilla Grodd G Slays Game of the Week Comic Reads

  5. Sep 10

    Episode 32 Bonus Cast

    Your hosts Melwheezy G Slay, Big Pooch and special guest TechDre Headlines with Melwheezy  Sony State of Play recap Wow, a new EA Iron Man game leaked Anthem 2 anyone? Insomniac’s Wolverine games ending leaks ahead of release  Will PlayStation’s Wolverine game outsell the X-Men Origins Wolverine game from 2009 that sold 2.29 million copies? Email geeklypodcast@gmail.com Insta (4) Instagram

  6. Sep 7

    Episode 31 "Netflix to Graphix"

    The group discussed upcoming Nintendo Directs, the controversy surrounding digital game ownership on PlayStation, and the impact of Netflix on game sales. They also shared personal gaming progress, comic book recommendations, and debated the merits of various animated series.  Zelda Direct (Sept 8): Expectations include a movie trailer for next year, gameplay or an extended trailer for Ocarina of Time, and 40th-anniversary promotions.  General Direct (Sept 9): G-Slay would be enticed by a Symphony of the Night remake on a Switch 2. 5 Erion wants a remake of Super Smash Bros. Melee (GameCube). Mel Wheezy hopes for the return of F-Zero, Kid Icarus (3DS), RC Pro-Am, or a new Punch-Out!! title. Digital Ownership: The group debated Sony's claim that digital games are licenses rather than owned assets.  Netflix Integration: gameplay on Netflix led to a 436% increase in sales Graphical Trends: Why don’t games push graphical fidelity anymore? Xbox Disc-to-Digital Beta: Mel Wheezy reports which games work and which don’t Xbox Cloud Gaming: Xbox is implementing time limits on xCloud for Game Pass members  Geekly Goat 🐐 of the Week Question of the Week “What dead video-game franchise deserves ONE MORE CHANCE?” Comics & Manga: Melwheezy rated the Tokon First Strike comic a 7/10.  G-Slay is reading Batman: Shadow of the Bat.  Erion recommended Absolute Catwoman and the manhwa Solo Leveling.  Animated Series: A debate occurred over "quirky" humor; G-Slay and Mel Wheezy expressed a dislike for Rick and Morty, Futurama, and Bob's Burgers, while Big Pooch strongly defended them.  Street Fighter Movie: The group reacted positively to the latest trailer, noting it mimics the game's feel better than previous campy versions.  Current Plays: Erion: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Crisis Wing, and Super Smash Bros. 3031 G-Slay: Adventures of Elliot, Project Neon, Squad 51 versus the Flying Saucers, and NBA 2K (though frustrated by "sweaty" competition).  Mel Wheezy: Lego Batman, Adventures of Elliot, NHL 26, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.  Throwback Pick: Mel Wheezy highlighted RC Pro-Am (1987) as a favorite childhood racing game.  Listener questions & shoutouts  “Nekagi” ask for speculation or prediciton on dual Nintendo directs next week. Nami Swan asks have we ever tried to watch Bobs Burgers or Futurama? Nintendo Direct PredictionsIndustry DiscussionsMedia & EntertainmentGaming Updates

  7. Aug 31

    Episode 30 "Optimus to Gamescom"

    The hosts discussed the passing of Peter Cullen, reviewed highlights from Gamescom, and debated the best video game music of all time . They also analyzed Xbox's new digital licensing initiative and shared personal gaming progress and upcoming releases . *Headlines with Melwheezy *Gamescom Highlights and Industry Trends *Big Poochs ComicsVideo Game Music Debate *G Slay Game of the week *Gaming Status and Upcoming Releases *Listener questions & Shoutouts

  8. Aug 22

    Episode 29 "Grow Up!"

    The hosts discussed major gaming news including the Kingdom Hearts 4 announcement, rising console prices, and the Gamescom vs. E3 debate. A recurring debate over whether Kingdom Hearts qualifies as a hack-and-slash or action RPG ran throughout. The episode also covered comic book grading, and a consensus pick of The GREATEST Animated show of all time. Kingdom Hearts 4 confirmed for late 2027, releasing on all major platforms; following the D23 announcement, the franchise became the second best-selling title on Steam 1 Full Kingdom Hearts trilogy available on Steam for $20; next closest price is $50 on PSN 2 Forecast: 39 million fewer consoles sold if PS6 and Xbox Helix launch at $1,000, driven by AI component price hikes 5 Kingdom Hearts genre debate: Mel argues hack-and-slash; Big Pooch insists action RPG; G-Slay concludes ARPGs are inherently hack-and-slash, but the correct label is action RPG Gamescom vs. Summer Game Fest: All three agree Gamescom is the stronger event; Summer Game Fest criticized as "mid" and overly theatrical Console Wars: Consensus that traditional console wars are largely dead; Big Pooch predicts one console maker will not survive next generation. Smash Bros. genre: G-Slay calls it a "blank blank," not a fighting game — Big Pooch and Mel strongly disagree Big Pooch Comics Currently reading: The Driver — dystopian comic set in a US where driving is illegal, featuring AI-controlled transportation called "The Grid" 22 Sending comics to CGC for grading: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1, Absolute Green Arrow #1, Absolute Superman #1, Absolute Flash #1, Absolute Batman #10, Batman Annual #1, Absolute Batman CGC grading noted as extremely strict — a perfect 10 is nearly impossible to obtain G-Slay reading: Absolute Batman Vol. 2 and Shadow of the Bat (nearly complete run, early 90s) Gaming Listener Questions & Shoutouts! End Song is "Grow Up" by MegaRan Grow Up - A Hip Hop Track About Retro Gaming & Nostalgia - Mega Ran (Official Audio)

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Geekly with Melwheezy & G. Slay and now Big Pooch is your weekly deep dive into the world of gaming & geek/blerd stuff.

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  • Creator
    @Melwheezy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © @Melwheezy
  • Show Website
    Geekly

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