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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. há 3 h

    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

  2. 31 de ago.

    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

  3. 22 de ago.

    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)

  4. 16 de ago.

    Episode 28 "R.I.P. ASTRO A20"

    Melwheezy, Big Pooch & Guest Co-Host TechDre talk about your favorite geek topics. MCU / D23 Announcements New MCU X-Men cast announced: Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Kit Connor (Cyclops), Adam Driver (Mr. Sinister), Maya Boyd (Storm — theater actress, visually accurate) 1Storm rumored for Black Panther 3; MCU romance with T'Challa II would be comics-accurate X-Men film set for May 2028Incredibles 3 announced for summer 2028; mixed feelings — seen as franchise milking vs. genuine fan demand 1617Mandalorian & Grogu streaming date confirmed: September 2, Disney+; praised for car chase sequences and Omnimax experience Anti-Zuck Smart Glasses Scanner app ($2.99): detects Bluetooth signals from Meta Ray-Bans, Snap Spectacles, etc.; cannot confirm active recording 2021DuckDuckGo "Normal Freaking Sunglasses" (NFS): $35 satirical glasses with zero electronics, matte black frames, Wi-Fi-crossed-out branding — novelty/conversation piece Nvidia 5070 Ti flagged as sweet spot: 0% price increase vs. 3–39% hikes on other Nvidia cards; priced at ~$1,100 Star Wars × Marvel 5-issue series launching January 2027 — skepticism over crossover integrity, but potential collector value noted@Melwheezy exploring Absolute Superman and eyeing Absolute Flash; Midnight Spider-Man (Marvel's absolute universe) on radar 2528Virtua Fighter Crossroads: story/campaign mode noted as standout feature; needs a demo to build confidence; gameplay depth TBD 2930Punk Workshop GO1 Arcade Stick (~$300): praised for build quality but criticized for Switch-only support at that price point 3132Kingdom Hearts 4 announced with Coco (Disney/Pixar) crossover 33Splatoon Raiders emerging as best current Switch 2 game per @Melwheezy and Tech Dre; Donkey Kong Bonanza previously held that spot.Check out Tech Dre's pod on Spotify Tech Dre & Ray Show | Podcast on SpotifyFor listener questions and feedback, email geeklypodcast@gmail.comInstagram "Geekly Podcast"

  5. 15 de ago.

    Episode 27 "Forgot about Dre-Tech that is"

    Headlines with Melwheezy & TV Talk *PlayStations next portable console is rumored to be all the way back’s compatible  *Xbox is working on an equivalent to the platinum trophy on PSN for achievements  TV Talk *Is the goat Dr Who back?  *The Legend of Zelda movie  cast so far *Jayme Lawson as Storm in MCU 🤔 Gslay game of the week Gaming Talk Listener question from Omar  “What game are you most hyped for this year?” Tech with TechDre (guest segment) When the Cloud goes wrong and why you should have some kind of hard backup HDMI Splitter vs HDMI Switch: which is better Want more tech news and discussion? Check out the Tech Dre and Ray Show https://open.spotify.com/show/033i1YnBdHGOzqlryjNmpr?si=d60b982b97164d59 Geekly contacts Email geeklypodcast@gmail.com Highest rated game of 2026 sells 1,000,000 copies in six days

  6. 8 de ago.

    Episode 26 "Brand New Pod"

    Episode 26 "Brand New Pod" The crew covered major gaming headlines including PlayStation lawsuits, the GTA 6 Netflix trailer deal, and Roblox's stock crash. Spider-Man: Brand New Day received reviews from all three hosts. The episode also introduced the new "Geekly Goat" segment debating the best Spider-Man, and closed with gaming updates and a comics segment. Insta Geekly (@geekly_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

  7. 8 de ago.

    Episode 25 "Take Two"

    Headlines with  Melwheezy, G Slay & Big Pooch (artist formerly known as Ewheezy) *Xbox Revenue Dropped $1.7 Billion Last Year *Spider-Man’s Brand New Day RT score revealed it got a 90% Fresh *EA  CEO gets a 38 million bonus while everyone else gets a pink slip 😥 *Marvel announces new Black Panther at SDCC *Transformers 40th anniversary trailer at SDCC *Lanterns SDCC trailer  *X-Men 97 discussion through episode 6 (I haven't finished episode 7 yet) Big Pooch Comics Discussion *What’s everyone reading 📖? *Predator vs Planet of the Apes  *Batman crossover  *My Hero Academia  *Absolute Batman show will Not be a panel-for-panel show *Acclaimed Absolute Martian Manhunter Team Is Reviving a Classic Batman SeriesGaming Highlights *What’s everyone playing? Please follow our new Instagram ⁠Geekly (@geekly_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

  8. 25 de jul.

    Episode 24 "Big Pooch Begins"

    Episode 24 Headlines with Mel Weezy Comics with E-Weezy (Big Pooch) Gaming with G-Slay

    Episode 24 "Big Pooch Begins"
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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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  • Criado por
    @Melwheezy
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    31
  • Classificação
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