The Flightless Nerd Podcast

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Delays, Mario Remasters, PlayStation 5 Cooling Apr 09, 2020

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This week we talk about game and movie delays, some rumors about old Mario remasters, and potential PlayStation 5 cooling issues.

This week's stories:

PlayStation Delays

Mario All Stars 2?
1. https://gameranx.com/updates/id/195250/article/rumor-claims-nintendo-will-be-releasing-remastered-mario-games/
1. https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1246244717802795013?s=20
PS5 Overheating rumors false?

What's on your plate?

Doug - Borderlands 3, Stacks on Stacks (on Stacks), Monument Valley 2, My Hero Academia, Onward

Jeremiah - Final Fantasy 9, My Time at Portia, upgrade

Austin - RE 3 Remake, Control

Jon - Lego Batman 3, Superhot, SpiderMan, Rayman Legends, Onward

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ENJOY!

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Austin: @THElostcausekid

Doug: @dapilcher

Jon: @IAmJonMon

Jeremiah: @RyuOmega33

April Game Releases, Final Fantasy 7, Free Games Apr 03, 2020

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This week, it's all about games, game releases, early releases, and free games to pass the time while stuck at home.

This week's stories:

April Game Releases

Totally Reliable Delivery Service (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – April 1
Aeolis Tournament (Switch, PC) – April 3
HyperParasite (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – April 3
In Other Waters (Switch, PC, Mac) – April 3
Resident Evil 3 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) – April 3
Below (PlayStation 4) – April 7
Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories (PlayStation VR, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC) – April 7
Final Fantasy VII Remake (PlayStation 4) – April 10
Someday You'll Return (PC) – April 14
Dead by Daylight (iOS, Android) – April 16
Deliver Us The Moon (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – April 24
Predator: Hunting Grounds (PlayStation 4) – April 24
Trials of Mana (PlayStation 4, Switch, PC) – April 24
Gears Tactics (Xbox One, PC) – April 28
Moving Out (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – April 28
Sakura Wars (PlayStation 4) – April 28
SnowRunner (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch) – April 28
Minecraft: Dungeons (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – April 30

Final Fantasy Shipping early due to Corona
1. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-is-shipping-early-for-some-/1100-6475377/
1. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-the-free-games-you-can-play-right-now/1100-6474874/
Free Games to get you through Quarantine

What's on your plate?

Doug - My Hero Academia, Pokémon GO, The Crew 2, Borderlands 3

Jeremiah - Final Fantasy 9, Dauntless, Tornado

Jon -VGO 4 Imperial Legion, VGO 5 (The Lich Priest), Temper (Red Mage: Book 2), Session, Thps 5, Spiderman, Spiderman (Far From Home)

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Austin: @THElostcausekid

Doug: @dapilcher

Jon: @IAmJonMon

Jeremiah: @RyuOmega33

E3, Sony Acquisitions, XBOX Series X Specs Mar 19, 2020

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This week, we are recording remotely due to isolation guidelines. We discuss the cancellation of E3, some huge acquisitions that are potentially going to be made by Sony, and the XBOX Series X full spec release.

This week's stories:

E3 Canceled!
1. https://www.cnet.com/news/e3-canceled-heres-what-microsoft-ubisoft-and-others-are-doing/
1. http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/03/rumour_sony_looking_to_acquire_metal_gear_solid_castlevania_silent_hill_from_konami
SONY MIGHT BUY METAL GEAR!?
1. https://www.polygon.com/xbox-scarlett/2020/3/16/21181376/xbox-series-x-full-specs-12-teraflops
XBOX Series X full Specs Released

What's on your plate?

Doug - Diablo III, DBZ Super, Altered Carbon, My Hero Academia

Jeremiah - Fortnite, Call of Duty WarZone, Ori and the Will of the Wisp, Yakuza 0

Austin - Fortnite, Call of Duty WarZone

Jon - Fortnite, VGO Imperial Legion, Rexus(The Completionist Chronicles Side Quest), Temper(Red Mage Book Two), SpiderMan into the spiderverse

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Austin: @THElostcausekid

Doug: @dapilcher

Jon: @IAmJonMon

Jeremiah: @RyuOmega33

Gamestop Reggie, Stadia pitfalls, Star Wars Retcons Mar 12, 2020

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This week, we talk about Nintendo Reggie taking a position at Gamestop, Stadia pitfalls, and more Star Wars retcons.

This week's stories:

Reggie is now Gamestop
1. https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/9/21172177/reggie-fils-aime-joins-gamestop-board-of-directors-nintendo
1. https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/306980-stadia-is-a-graveyard-because-devs-dont-trust-google-either
Devs don't Trust Stadia
1. https://collider.com/rise-of-skywalker-reys-dad-palpatine-clone-explained/
2. https://www.thewrap.com/6-times-the-rise-of-skywalker-novelization-retcons-past-star-wars-movies/
Random Star Wars Retcons? Why though?

What's on your plate?

Doug - Dragon Ball Super, Diablo III

Jeremiah - Fortnite, Final Fantasy 8 Remastered, Control

Jon - Fortnite, VGO 3, VGO 4

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Twitter:@FlightlessNews

Austin: @THElostcausekid

Doug: @dapilcher

Jon: @IAmJonMon

Jeremiah: @RyuOmega33

GDC, Fortnite Profits, Rockstar Logo Art Mar 05, 2020

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This week, we talk about the effects of the coronavirus on the GDC, Epic defending profits, and Rockstar dropping some hints?

This week's stories:

GDC Postponed until summer. Coronavirus
1. https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/28/gdc-has-been-postponed/
1. https://www.ign.com/articles/fortnite-analyst-says-earnings-are-dropping-epic-disputes-analyst-analyst-argues-back
Epic gets in weird fight with analysts
1. https://gamerant.com/rockstar-new-games-tease/
Rockstar teasing new games?

What's on your plate?

Doug - Diablo 3, DBZ, Foundation (Isaac Asimov book)

Jeremiah - Assassin's Creed 3 Remaster, COD:MW Remastered, Final Fantasy 8

Austin - Assassins Creed 2, Celeste

Jon - VGO 2, VGO 3, Session

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Twitter:@FlightlessNews

Austin: @THElostcausekid

Doug: @dapilcher

Jon: @IAmJonMon

Jeremiah: @RyuOmega33

Xbox Series X, Sonic, Witcher Season 2 Feb 27, 2020

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This week, we talk about system specs for the Xbox Series X, Sonic box office numbers, and Witcher season 2.

This week's stories:

Xbox Series X "Specs"
1. https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/24/21150578/microsoft-xbox-series-x-specs-performance-12-teraflops-gpu-details-features

Sonic Breaks Records! Are video game movies good now?
1. https://www.thewrap.com/sonic-box-office-video-game-record/

Witcher season 2 begins production. Cast announced. No Vesemir
1. https://www.ign.com/articles/the-witcher-season-2-production-begins-more-characters-announced

Upcoming March Releases:

Granblue Fantasy Versus (PlayStation 4) – March 3
Murder by Numbers (Switch, PC) – March 6
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (Switch) – March 6
Ori And The Will Of The Wisps (Xbox One, PC) – March 11
My Hero One's Justice 2 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch) – March 13
Nioh 2 (PlayStation 4) – March 13
MLB The Show 20 (PlayStation 4) – March 17
R.B.I. Baseball 20 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android) – March 17
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch) – March 20
Doom 64 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – March 20
Doom Eternal (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC) – March 20
Half-Life: Alyx (PC) – March 23
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel III (PC) – March 23
Bleeding Edge (Xbox One, PC) – March 24
Moons of Madness (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) – March 24
Gigantosaurus The Game (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – March 27
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – March 27
Persona 5 Royal (PlayStation 4) – March 31
The Complex (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – March 31

What's on your plate?

Doug - Dead Cells, God of War, Death Stranding

Jeremiah - Division 2, Skate 3, Dead Cells

Austin - Uncharted 3, Dead Cells, Wes Bos

Jon - VGO 2, VGO3, Division 2, Session

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES!

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Austin: @THElostcausekid

Doug: @dapilcher

Jon: @IAmJonMon

Jeremiah: @RyuOmega33

Amazon's MMO, Geoff Keighley, PS5 Costs, Bat Suit Feb 20, 2020

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This week, we talk about Amazon's upcoming MMORPG, Geoff Keighley, PlayStation 5 production cost estimates, and the new bat suit reveal.

Listener Question:

Jeremy: Have you guys seen anything on the new Amazon MMO "New World"? What are your thoughts on the game and also what are your thoughts on Amazon getting into the MMO game space with their own now?

New World: Everything We Know About Amazon's MMO

This week's stories:

E3 loses Geoff Keighley
1. https://www.ign.com/articles/geoff-keighley-is-skipping-e3-2020
1. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-14/sony-is-struggling-with-playstation-5-price-due-to-costly-parts
PS5 Production cost leaked?
1. https://screenrant.com/batman-robert-pattinson-costume-bat-suit-reveal-video/
Bat suit REVEALED!!!!

What's on your plate?

Doug - Dead Cells, Sims 4

Jeremiah - Division 2, Kingdom Hearts 3

Austin - Division 2, Dead Cells

Jon - Inheritance (Inheritance Series), Advent - Red Mage: Book 1, Veridian Gate Online: Cataclysm, Veridian Gate Online: Crimson Alliance, Session, Division 2, The Witcher series

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES!

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Twitter:@FlightlessNews

Austin: @THElostcausekid

Doug: @dapilcher

Jon: @IAmJonMon

Jeremiah: @RyuOmega33