Nerds Amalgamated

Nerds Amalgamated
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Your weekly dose of nerd new — straight from the nerd-verse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and near deep dives on what’s happening in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotlights on indie games, comics, and creators — real talk, straight from the people making the stuff we love. 🤓 Science and tech tangents — it’s curiosity, and we lean into it. If you’re the nerd who can’t stop ranting about patch notes, MCU theories, or why that side quest broke your heart, you’ve found your people. Pull up a chair, grab your headphones, and let’s get nerdy. New episodes every week. Stay chaotic, stay curious.

  1. Episode 1

    Episode 1

    Here are the nerdy topic we discuss this week! 1. Australian govt and their gaming industry lobby 2. Elon Musk falcon heavy rocket launch | Link 2 3. Red Dead Redemption 2 release date and stuff coming 4. eSports Hoyts venture 5. Game releases for this year in Brisbane | Link 2 | Link 3 6. Athena in arrow series 7. Deadpool 2 trailer 8. Jessica Jones season 2 trailer Intro Music Artist - DEgITx feat. Matty M. Song - Grim Reaper link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkqRnvY5UkU

    Episode 1

  2. Episode 2

    Episode 2

    Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week: 1. Boston dynamics recent video - Link 1,  Link 2 2. Robot Delivery Vans - Link 1 3. SpaceX Starlink internet satellite launch - Link 1 4. Elon Musk’s Tesla factory not happening in China - Link 1 5. Bill Gates’ stance on tech companies involving government intervention - Link 1 6. Firefly’s novel announcements - Link 1 7a. Disney & Lucas Arts Stripping EA of Star War License - Link 1,  Link 2,  Link 3 7b. Hawaii banning loot boxes - Link 1 7c. New Hampshire’s stance on loot boxes - Link 1, Link 2  7d. Germany banning loot boxes - Link 1, Link 2 8. Tom Hanks’ new war movie - Link 1 9. Gavin Free and Meg Turney break-in - Link 1, Link 2

    Episode 2

  3. Episode 3

    Episode 3

    Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! 1. US Copyright Office’s rule change on reproducing abandoned online games - Link 1 2. US senator’s special tax on violent video games - Link 1 3. Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone leak - Link 1 4. Paramount Studios dropping Transformers 6 for a universe reboot - Link 1  5. Richard Branson’s Hyperloop in India - Link 1  Link 2  6. Shadow Of The Tomb Raider news - Link 1

    Episode 3

  4. Episode 4

    Episode 4

    Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! 1. Samsung Galaxy S9’s new features - Link 1 2. Warmer weather in the Artic - Link 1 3. Mark Hamill’s interest in an upcoming Marvel movie - Link 1 4. AT&T‘s recent loophole rejection - Link 1 5. ESRB’s response to the loot box saga - Link 1 6. Metal Gear Solid Survive hidden surprise - Link 1 7. Toy Story’s Woody the Cowboy creator recently passed away - Link 1

    Episode 4

  5. Episode 5

    Episode 5

    1.      Australian ISP’s False Advertising Law https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/2/17071380/australia-isp-false-advertising-top-speeds-versus-average-law   2.      Washington State’s Net Neutrality Law https://www.wired.com/story/washington-state-enacts-net-neutrality-law-in-clash-with-fcc/   3.      Demon Souls Emulation Private Server https://www.reddit.com/r/demonssouls/comments/80xvl8/demons_souls_private_server_emulation_thread/   4.      A Bachelor Star https://www.geek.com/science/confirmed-bachelor-star-will-test-einsteins-theory-1732708/   5.      Asus Tinker Board https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/Tinker-Board/   6.      Terminator 6 filming confirmed by Arnie https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/terminator/arnold-schwarzenegger-confirms-that-tim-millers-terminator-6-will-begin-filming-this-summer-a158352   Intro Theme Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iHM6X6uUH8 Artist – Jim Yosef Song Title – Link

    Episode 5

  6. Episode 6

    Episode 6

    1.      Stephen Hawking’s passing and Eve Online’s tribute to him  Link 1 Link 2  2.      Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference  Link 1  3.      Nano particles used to improve vision  Link 1  4.      Bill Gates’ grim prediction  Link 1  5.      New Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer release  Link 1 6.      Recent study: Shooters have no interest in videogames  Link 1 Link 2

    Episode 6

  7. Episode 7

    Episode 7

    1.     Facebook’s recent scandal Link 1 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43480978 Link 2 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43465968   2.     New multi-million-dollar E-Sports arena in Texas Link 1 – https://www.fastcodesign.com/90164370/texas-is-building-a-huge-stadium-for-a-billion-dollar-sport-video-games  Link 2 - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/esports/article-5504981/A-10million-esports-arena-open-Texas-later-year.html   3.     Atari making a comeback console Link 1 – https://www.techradar.com/news/ataribox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ataris-comeback-console  Link 2 - http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/03/19/ataribox-console-is-officially-named-the-atari-vcs?abthid=5ab02fee683637510c000510   4.     Steven Spielberg’s new project Link 1 – https://www.screengeek.net/2017/07/26/steven-spielberg-halo-series-still-happening/ Link 2 – https://screenrant.com/showtime-halo-tv-series-2018-filming-start/   5.     P.U.B.G now available on Apple IOS & Android Link 1 - https://www.reddit.com/r/PUBATTLEGROUNDS/comments/85oe6i/psa_pubg_mobile_starts_you_off_against_bots_dont/   6.     Minecraft feud spilling into real life Link 1 - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/school-bomb-threats-resulted-from-minecraft-feud/1100-6457510/ Intro Artist – Jim Yosef Song Title – Link Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iHM6X6uUH8&feature=youtu.be

    Episode 7

  8. Episode 8

    Episode 8

    Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week! 1.     Telstra’s fine for dodgy billing practices - https://www.cnet.com/au/news/telstra-fined-10-million-misleading-customers-premium-direct-billing/ 2.     Arizona governor’s ban on autonomous cars – https://www.techradar.com/news/ubers-self-driving-car-program-is-suspended-by-arizona-governor 3.     Jaguar unveiling its autonomous car in New York – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43557798 4.     YouTube dynamic player now on android – https://www.techradar.com/news/youtubes-dynamic-player-for-square-and-vertical-video-arrives-on-android 5.     Microsoft cracking down on offensive language - https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-has-no-time-for-offensive-language-on-xbox-live-skype-or-office 6.     New episode of Gundam Origin - http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/03/27/rise-of-the-red-comet-is-confirmed-to-the-last-episode-of-gundam-the-origin-anime-project 7.     Leonard Nimoy’s Son marries Star Trek Star - http://comicbook.com/startrek/2018/03/27/adam-nimoy-terry-farell-married-leonard-nimoy-birthday-star-trek/ 8.     Plot Twist to the Star Wars vs EA saga - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-open-world-game-is-in-development-at-ea-/1100-6457652/ 9.     Merchandise now available on That’s Not Canon Productions website - https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/thatsnotcanon/ Intro Artist – HOPEX Song Title – Conquer Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDoSdJhjV-Y

    Episode 8
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Your weekly dose of nerd new — straight from the nerd-verse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and near deep dives on what’s happening in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotlights on indie games, comics, and creators — real talk, straight from the people making the stuff we love. 🤓 Science and tech tangents — it’s curiosity, and we lean into it. If you’re the nerd who can’t stop ranting about patch notes, MCU theories, or why that side quest broke your heart, you’ve found your people. Pull up a chair, grab your headphones, and let’s get nerdy. New episodes every week. Stay chaotic, stay curious.

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