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This week we're interviewing Neural Forge, creator of the board game Nimbus.Neural Forge official website– Neural Forge Neural Froge Etsy Store – NeuralForge - Etsy Australia Neural Forge Facebook page– Neural Forge Neural Forge Instagram– Neural Forge (@neural_forge) • Instagram photos and videos Neural Forge Nimbus Kickstarter – Nimbus by Neural Forge — Kickstarter Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-4d6ovrzeZNYDK5ijlDwTPkji3B4iX3rNQypRL29Xes/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/QC6njqkCRpFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Switch 2 is not without controversy. The big issues center around hardware ownership. So why are Nintendo getting this wrong?Happiness is tricky to pin down, but the latest research gives some hints on how to get there.Years ago, Captain America was revealed to be a Hydra agent. This led to no end of problems for the writers, mostly caused by the fans. Let's hope their next big plot twist goes better.Nintendo Switch 2 early bricked- Nintendo Switch 2 is already in some users' hands, but a mandatory update means they can't be played | VGC The science of joy- The Surprising Science of Joy: What Research Got Wrong | Psychology Today Australia Marvel editor reflects on Cap Hydra reveal- Marvel Comics Exec Editor Reflects On Captain America Hydra Reveal: "We Were Perhaps Under-Concerned About The Impact That This Moment Was Going To Have" Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ukMX1PRUyuvYhKiWhXijEaXve_SBtQ_3aLcQ2S7gtXM/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/pRmyEZ8CcXFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crunchyroll have published a report on anime revealing that a majority of people under 50 watch it. Yet the company still wants growth. What are the implications?Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take Two has some thoughts on the games industry, and they're... interesting. Is he completely out of touch, or is it the kids who are wrong?A supervolcano might wipe all of us out. The good news is scientists are discovering ways to defuse it before it happens. Let's hope they manage to save us all.Crunchy roll report on anime and its hold- New Crunchyroll Data Report Reveals Anime's 'Pop Culture Chokehold' on Gen Z & Millennial Fans Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick interview- Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick on game prices, Civilization 7's launch and Switch 2 | GamesIndustry.biz Rise of the italian supervolcano- Scientists May Have Found a Way To Stop Italy's Awakening Supervolcano Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UjShAxWDLdozY7QNNQv9zTTFtCyeEY1JzUHqDoYnZ0k/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/pRmyEZ8CcX Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow 250 episodes and we are still going…what an achievement...We would like to thank each and every one of you for being part of this magical journeyFinally, Valve are releasing SteamOS onto third party devices. Is this finally the year of the Linux gaming PC?The Large Hadron Collider has turned lead into gold through shooting two lead atoms at each other and missing.Europe has achieved a victory over generative AI dubbing through unions and laws. Yay.We enjoyed a nice drink of rez which you can get from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com Steam OS and compatibility- Steam :: Steamworks Development :: SteamOS Compatibility Hydron Collider now makes gold- ALICE detects the conversion of lead into gold at the LHC | CERN Europe is winning the fight against AI- How Europe's Film and TV Dubbers Are Leading the Fight Against AI Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xvyfc1wscNXe_e562-a5TMn-LXGRq0X8WH8361RozXI/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/pRmyEZ8CcX Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a variety of reasons consoles are getting more expensive instead of cheaper, and they aren't all because of greed. Chips just aren't improving like they used to.Marvel has a new strategy. Will they finally start making good content?A new technique from MIT allows scientists to photograph atoms with a microscope. Finally, we can see what they're up to.Why are consoles getting expensive- Chips aren't improving like they used to, and it's killing game console price cuts - Ars Technica Marvel has a new strategy according to Disney CEO- Bob Iger Says ‘Thunderbolts*' Is ‘First and Best' Example of Marvel's New Movie Strategy: ‘We Lost a Little Focus by Making Too Much' Atoms can now be seen on 4K- MIT physicists snap the first images of “free-range” atoms Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W56RuGLqcD-MExSfBbhG535JQCWcb0BwEcl_iOessno/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/pRmyEZ8CcX Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new analysis indicates that subscription gaming has no room to grow. Of course, that won't stop them trying to take away our game ownership.Humans have been using fire for hundreds of thousand of years. But during the Ice Age, there's a gap in the evidence. What were humans doing with fire during that time?Netflix's CEO claims that Netflix is saving the movie industry. Of course he would say that. What's the truth?Subscription gaming and its failures- Subscription spending has been flat since 2021, analyst says subs are not the future of gaming Ancient Fire- Sophisticated pyrotechnology in the Ice Age: This is how humans made fire tens of thousands of years ago Streaming services can save Hollywood- https://boundingintocomics.com/movies/netflix-ceo-says-movie-theater-system-is-an-outdated-concept-believes-streamer-is-saving-hollywood/Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BUSTKI7qdQNjinN5dCDkMgkGHoaHFAwD2aN7vrfIcr4/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/pRmyEZ8CcX Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At last, the Oscars have added a rule that voters have to watch the movie. Somehow, people are complaining about doing their job.Ubisoft are being threatened with a complaint about their data collection. The GDPR hammer is raised and ready.Scientists want to grow astronaut food from scratch using bioreactors. This totally won't make a giant meat blob that consumes the Earth.We're supported by Rez, which you can get from the REZ website at www.drinkrez.com and with a 15% discount using the code word : NERDS15We had a nice drink as DJ made a concoction with REZ and orange juice. Find out how it went.New Oscar rules– Oscar Voters Can No Longer Vote in a Category Unless They've Seen All Nominees – Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says Not Another Ubisoft Lawsuit– NGO files complaint against Ubisoft for data protection concerns and forcing "always online" connections | GamesIndustry.biz Space food– Mission to boldly grow food in space labs blasts off Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXjl26haRpqs6tIiiCzIuvjnJp8LjaLjzlkEPTpRYj0/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/pRmyEZ8CcXFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We enjoyed a nice drink of rez which you can get from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com and with a 15% discount using the code word : NERDS15DJ went wild and mixed a sachet of REZ with a bottle of coke, while the professor went with the traditional approach of mixing a sachet with water....how did it pan out? Find out....Gacha games have seen rising popularity in the past few years, but with that comes a new wave of concern. This time it isn't over your anime waifu, but the ridiculous amounts of money people are pouring into them.China's response to the tariffs has been to ban US movies. And just like that, the world got a little smaller.A new study has found signs of life on an exoplanet. Could this be it? Have we really found aliens? Maybe.There is something about Gacha games- Almost 19% of Japanese people in their 20s have spent so much money on gacha they struggled with covering living expenses, survey reveals - AUTOMATON WEST - Aussie gamers out of pocket from 'manipulative' tactics: research - ABC listen China's cinematic solution to the US Tarrifs- China to 'Moderately Reduce' Number of US Film Imports in Response to Tariffs There might be life in space after all...- Scientists find promising hints of life on distant planet K2-18b - Scientists Detect Strongest Evidence Yet of Potential Life on Exoplanet K2-18 b Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JZcVQSq8lisA7Kao5uUd1pDSIyteQBy2YvFH-wFa-Qg/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/QC6njqkCRpFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ubisoft has responded to a lawsuit against them as part of the Stop Killing Games campaign. This setback doesn't mean the end for the campaign. They'll keep fighting.A Minecraft Movie is a surprising hit. But it comes with some interesting implications for the future. And please don't throw your popcorn.Dire Wolves are back. But they're not really. Colossal Biosciences claims to have created dire wolves, but what they claim isn't entirely possible, which is sad news for Jurassic Park fans.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code “NERDS15” at www.drinkrez.com Stop killing games the saga continues- Ubisoft responds to The Crew lawsuit by denying players had "unfettered ownership" of the game | GamesIndustry.biz The Minecraft movie explosion- As Hollywood Remains Confused By Success Of 'Minecraft', Director Offers Simple Explanation For Film's Box Office Explosion The Dire wolf resurrection- The Dire Wolf Is Back | The New Yorker - No, the dire wolf has not been brought back from extinction | New Scientist - Dire wolf returns from extinction? Company reveals 'magic' it's using to bring back species Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EUU1CAf8VQgLeg1178ayS3jB3jqsgFkhdr-aEjBkbEA/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/QC6njqkCRp Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From computer mice to increased prices for games, we'll tell you everything worth knowing about the Nintendo Switch 2 and why you probably don't want to buy it.Tariffs aren't just affecting video games, but they're also coming to Hollywood and could push out the smaller studios.A new brain to speech implant greatly improves the speed at which a human-computer interface can translate thoughts into words. Next step on the full dive VR checklist is to put thoughts back into the brain.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code “NERDS15” at www.drinkrez.com Recent Nintendo Switch 2 News- Nintendo Switch 2: Release date, price, new Switch games and everything else you need to know The tariffs are coming to Hollywood- Here Are the Ways in Which Tariffs, Markets and a Possible Recession Could Impact Hollywood Brain to Speech- Brain implant translates thoughts to speech in an instant Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1491fPo_fTbVog4-e4bxrbPwqp4X_RsRAM2MihR0TRNI/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onDiscord - https://discord.gg/QC6njqkCRpFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SAG-AFTRA warn you not to believe the major games companies who claim that they're close to a deal. Instead, the union is refusing to back down without getting all the concessions they want for their members.Anime is facing a staff shortage. This could mean lowering quality or reducing season length. Hopefully it means removing filler.Light sails might be the best way to get to Alpha Centauri within a human lifetime. But we won't be sending humans just yet.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code “NERDS15” at www.drinkrez.com SAG-AFTRA VS Game Companies- SAG-AFTRA remains "frustratingly far apart" from major game companies | GamesIndustry.biz Shorter anime season due to lack of staff- 'Gundam' Franchise Animator Says Shorter Anime Seasons Due To "A Shortage Of Professional Staff", Reveals Studios Turning To Social Media For Help Light Sails- Pentagonal photonic crystal mirrors: scalable lightsails with enhanced acceleration via neural topology optimization | Nature Communications Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RhzvokSGaISgvhdUX-GI3WySeCDrdBLgyIqj_qlb9ys/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The anime industry is expecting some major growth, with the surprise entry of Chinese anime.Masahiro Sakurai of Super Smash Brothers thinks Japanese games should be made for Japanese gamers. How could he say something so controversial and so brave?Life in space takes a toll on your body. Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth, but that's not the end of the story.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code “NERDS15” at www.drinkrez.com Here comes the Anime Boom- With Anime Market Projected to Triple, Netflix and Crunchyroll Poised to Dominate It Together - Crunchyroll, and the anime it brings, poised to drive Sony's profits over the next two years | Popverse - As the Anime Industry Booms, It Will Be Making Nearly $16 Billion Within the Next Decade Smash Bros creator goes based- Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai encourages Japanese developers to pursue the kind of games Japanese people love instead of adapting - AUTOMATON WEST - 'Super Smash Bros.' Creator Says Japanese Devs "Should Simply Pursue What They Love" Because Overseas Fans Love "Japan's Unique Style And Its Distinct Charm" Can the body survive in space- Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back on Earth. What does nine months in space do to the body? - ABC News Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WRtgabg8elxXd-r1A-mVJh0oMbjpbWzKDgilN_6K7N0/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warner Bros and DC are in a bit of a sticky situation. They're failing to make money, and if their new Superman movie flops it could be the end for them.Trump's tariffs are going to have a major effect on the physical game market in the US. Of course, publishers want this to happen.At least twice in the Earth's history, a supernova has almost ended life as we know it. Good news though, it probably won't happen a third time.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code “NERDS15” at www.drinkrez.com The future of DC Films hangs in the balance- Report By An Insider Claims The Fate Of DC And Warner Bros. Hangs In The Balance If ‘Superman' Is Not Successful Tarrifs vs gaming- US Tariffs Will Be Bad for Gamers, But Publishers Would Welcome the Death of Retail, Says Analyst NA – Supernova triggered Earth level Extinctions- Violent supernovae 'triggered at least two Earth extinctions' Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N6bp9QFwUzLuQREhEcdPxVqCWWtB7WO9UBMCkW6tNAQ/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should celebrities watch what they say? The latest controversy has come out after Emilia Perez was torpedoed by a castmember's comments. And why not hold them to the same standards most of us are?Urban Dead, one of the longest running zombie MMOs, is being shut down due to the new Online Safety Act in the UK. While it's sad to see something with such a cult following go, you can't run a product like that without the right loicence mate.The first computer made with human brain neurons has been created. Let's hope they can't feel pain.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code “NERDS15” at www.drinkrez.com Scrub your history– Following 'Emilia Pérez' Oscar Controversy, Hollywood Reportedly Moves To Make Social Media Scrubbing "An Essential Component" Of Every Awards Campaign Urban dead vs UK government – Free-to-play browser game Urban Dead taken offline by UK's online safety law Bio computer made of brain cells now in Melbourne – Melbourne start-up launches 'biological computer' made of human brain cells - ABC News Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B-vX370-LB9fJ5kVsPcXlNkoe_g5tq5XlFdnMF46nmQ/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamatedTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Balatro has been rerated after an appeal to PEGI. Now teenagers can legally play it.Amazon now has full control over James Bond. They promise there won't be any TV shows, but it remains to be seen what they'll do with the narrative problems the last movie left them.A company plans to release genetically modified mosquitos in Australia to control the spread of dengue fever. This can't go wrong at all. We don't have many movies telling us why we shouldn't do this at all.We're supported by Rez. Get 15% off with code NERDS15 at www.drinkrez.comRating change of Balatro- Balatro's contentious PEGI 18 rating has been amended thanks to 'mitigating fantastical elements' 0 0 Bezos- Timothy Dalton Laments Amazon's “Sad” Deal To Take Creative Control Of James Bond Release the GM Mozzies- Scientists worried about CSIRO-backed plan to release genetically modified mosquitos in Queensland Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z46qOQZZmaUxIun1nMnG4CT_dXaWXZDYQez8H4OWKvk/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we interviewed Issac Fox of Astral Ticket Comics.Astral Tickets ComicsWebsite - https://www.foxxycomics.com/ Youtube - Astral Ticket Comics - YouTubeFacebook - ATFoxxyComicsInstagram - Izumi Fox (@atfoxxycomics) • Instagram photos and videosX - https://x.com/ATFoxxyComics/ Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/1784220658/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/brooke-astral.bsky.social Astral Tickets Recent Kickstarter : Pure Intent finale + Mistress Izumi's ADULT Lessons #3 by Astral Ticket Comics — Kickstarter Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QmockErWedL3cLdu2sezOLZy0Z8rIc9wN2Gh_-XbjSw/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Copyright Office has decided that at this time, generative AI doesn't deserve copyright.We've got a small chance of a massive asteroid hitting Earth in 2032. The good news is NASA already has an astronaut who was a driller.There's been a disappointing update to the Stop Killing Games campaign with the UK rejecting changes to the law.This episode supported by Rez www.DrinkRez.comUS Copyright Office Declares Generative AI Can't Be Protected By Copyright- US Copyright Office Declares Generative AI Can't Be Protected By Copyright: "The Requisite Level of Creativity is Extremely Low" Asteroid predictions- Don't panic, but an asteroid has a 1.9% chance of hitting Earth in 2032 - Ars Technica Stop killing games update- UK declines to extend consumer law to better protect gamers against "disabling" live service games | GamesIndustry.bizFull show notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jbf3yCMLVHaQEI-GjihMzPQZr7HSmgm4QAHUym3tR5Q/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CGC Cards has been accused of selling fake Pokemon alpha playtest cards signed by Takumi Akabane. Who is behind this devious act, and what are the implications for TCG collectors?Trump's tariffs on Canada could cause the price of comics to jump by 25%. Will this push independent comics out of business or create a new opportunity?In the next few years, Mastercard wants to get rid of the numbers on your credit card in the name of improved security. Therer's a few issues with this though.Counterfeit Pokemon Cards- Many of the Pokemon playtest cards were likely printed in 2024 - Articles - Elite Fourum Comic book price hike- Comic Books Set To Rocket In Price Next Week Over Tariffs - Valiant Comics Says The $4.99 Comic Is Over Because Of Tariffs No more card numbers- Mastercard plans to get rid of credit card numbers. We could be heading towards the end of cards - ABC News Full show notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xWw1hkAocihvZq72Tvh1Eyc34QxBmDUYghNV1WhcYY/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nintendo says emulation is legal, but what does that mean? Are they being hypocrites for going after Yuzu?Trump has announced Project Stargate to advance AI for the US government. What could they want with images of people with too many fingers?Anime studios in Japan have started using AI as a tweening tool to speed up production. What does this mean for the animators?The UK Ministry of Defence has brought in Sci-Fi writers to find out what dangers the future holds.Cost of gaming update- Games industry “hopes” GTA 6 costs $100 to justify gaming price hike says analyst - Dexerto Emulation is legal now according to Nintendo- Nintendo patent attorney clarifies company's zero-tolerance position on emulation | GamesIndustry.biz Trump announces Project Stargate- The key players behind Stargate, Donald Trump's $500 billion artificial intelligence project - ABC News Japanese anime company uses A.I.- How A Japanese Studio Is Embracing AI In Its Anime Production Pipeline Sci-Fi writers can help governments- UK Ministry of Defence enlists sci-fi writers to prepare for dystopian futures - Scientists can help governments plan for the future. But don't forget sci-fi writers: we can do it too | Emma Newman | The Guardian Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BGbRtvqMkL0kUv1GRMz0WApCJPp4K_NpHGaoiS54d-s/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AAA games are getting so expensive to make that companies have started marketing them as AAAA games. Despite this, games haven't really increased in price. But who's responsible for spending so much money?You can retrain your tastebuds to like a food that you hate. Will this finally end the war over pineapple on pizza?Harrison Ford wasn't always the first choice to play Deckard in Blade Runner. Initially financiers had no idea who he was, and wanted someone else despite his roles in other unknown films like Star Wars and Indiana Jones.The cost in making a game- Why So Many Video Games Cost So Much to Make - Bloomberg How to retrain your taste buds- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-15/how-you-can-retrain-your-tastebuds-to-like-foods-you-detest/104796852 How Harrison Ford got his groove back- 'Blade Runner' Financiers Asked Ridley Scott: 'Who Is Harrison Ford?' Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1doCpx6qmG_HcgeHGgKn3VKQNrGgzCYO9PGhMlXQt8c4/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rumours are flying that Half Life 3 might be close to done. We're trying not to get too hyped just in case, but this might actually be happening this time.Alan Moore spoke about his new novel, The Great When from The Long London Quintet. Lots of parallel universe shenanigans seem to be heading our way.2025 has some great astronomy opportunities coming up in Australia, from the possibility of more auroras, some great meteor showers and the temporary disappearance of Saturn's rings.Half Life 3 news- Why Half-Life 3 speculation is reaching a fever pitch again - Ars Technica How to write like Alan Moore : The Novel- How Alan Moore's new novel builds on his iconic comics 2025 in Astronomy- Meteor showers, eclipses and supermoons. What you can expect for 2025 in astronomy - ABC News Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1USeKcuUg3AvWagjq6bC5ColnoBvMFoFXpXehznPyKng/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of the year, so welcome to our Year in Review episode. We discuss our favourite things of the year from games to movies and science.We hope you have a happy New Year and we'll see you next year for more nerdy shenanigans.2024 in video games– 2024 in video games - Wikipedia 2024 in film– 2024 in film - Wikipedia 2024 in Science & Technology– 2024 in science - Wikipedia Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g1w1Tdyexpox_2cz-dx8WKSyGnEGx78ZNpWiovypFeM/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your kids might be gambling in underground Roblox casinos. Or you might be gaming in underground CSGO casinos. Either way, there's been a proliferation of underground gaming casinos gambling in game assets for real world money. The latest investigation shows found children who have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Robux. Scary stuff.In what is certainly not just a way to get on the hype train, 50 Cent and others have announced they are working on documentaries about Luigi Mangione. We discuss whether this could cause copycat killings and might not be such a wise idea.Science is big, wonderful, and complicated. We'll tell you how scientists actually make decisions, and how you can make sure you're not being conned by bad science.Illegal Gambling in Roblox- Investigation claims "network of illegal casinos" lets children gamble with their Roblox account details | GamesIndustry.biz Luigi the Documentary- Luigi Mangione Documentary in the Works From Alex Gibney, Anonymous Content - Second Luigi Mangione Documentary in the Works From ‘Amanda Knox' Producer (EXCLUSIVE) - 50 Cent reveals details about his documentary on Luigi Mangione: "I kinda like this killer” - Meristation Correlation vs causation...- If ‘correlation doesn't imply causation', how do scientists figure out why things happen? Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aCBAMfBpgbOn6MzVhEx1c4cOeb36mftE-rVwgRtLtvA/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a big potential for the untapped Indian games industry. Why hasn't it taken off yet? Is 2025 finally the year of the Indian games industry?Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton thinks James Bond can't be genderbent. Someone out there will probably take that as a challenge.A group of scientists working with school students have identified a cytotoxic chemical found in goose feces. Really. It'll take a lot of work to convince people to rub it on their cancer though.Gaming potential in India- Why gaming is India's "new entertainment frontier" | GamesIndustry.biz Genderbent 007 is not possible- 'Quantum Of Solace' Star And Former Bond Girl Gemma Arterton Disagrees With Idea Of Gender-Swapping 007: "Isn't A Female James Bond Like Mary Poppins Being Played By A Man?" - Bounding Into Comics A new antibiotic from goose shit...- Discovery of New Cyclic Lipodepsipeptide Orfamide N via Partnership with Middle School Students from the Boys and Girls Club | ACS Omega Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Paun3E2y41-dJkBmlgEv6kXbpeYucGIfEPh7c_QOtCc/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, things get heated when Professor and DJ talk about the reasons AAA games have to play it safe and take no risks.Disney is remaking Snow White and it looks AWFUL. They really should stop doing this, but they won't as long as people keep watching them.There's been a lot of news about birdflu lately. So why hasn't it become a pandemic?Playing it safe Triple A style- Borderlands 3 and The Elder Scrolls Online director says AAA game studios are playing it safe since "you have people who get nervous because big money is involved" First Snow White movie trailer released- Disney's Snow White Trailer Highlights The Biggest Problem With Rachel Zegler's Live-Action Remake Why no birdflu- Why hasn't the bird flu pandemic started? | Science | AAAS Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Yx4UKAA6WrVq-fdfQPWoosqEMOPJKEbcj-YjMRN12k/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are have a new Nerd on the Block : Shane from ComXOnce an international brand, GAME is on the verge of shutting down. They've adapted to the changing market by not selling games anymore. We're not sure there's a way to survive as a physical games retailer with the domination of online marketplaces, but they're trying.Hate might be a strong word but Denis Villeneuve really doesn't like Star Wars anymore. And his hatred goes a long way back. Still, Dune is the better movie so he has a point.The HPV vaccine has nearly eradicated cervical cancer in young women. A great victory for science. We're excited to see even more cancers prevented by new vaccines.GAME Shutting down- Inside the fall of GAME: "no games, no accessories - instead we received 136 Zendaya action figures" | Eurogamer.net Denis Villeneuve's disinterest in Star Wars- Denis Villeneuve Explains His ‘Star Wars' Disinterest: “It All Derailed in 1983” Is there a cure for cervical cancer….the answer is yes- Cervical cancer deaths are plummeting among young U.S. women Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MxjzIS5Ycpi6-_2ar5YxdpHpcA-wjJ0fmMpcFHuvyvI/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdsamalgamated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disco Elysium is a famous game for very good reasons. But when it comes to creating a sequel, there are now five companies all claiming to be working on a spiritual successor, all with part of the original team. And they're all suing each other. Get your popcorn.Ben Affleck (Batman) and Hirohiko Araki (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) have both come forwards to complain about AI. The future of their industries is at risk, after all, so they have some personal stake in the matter.Rats enjoy driving cars. When given the option to take a car or walk to a treat, even though the road is longer, the rats will gladly hop into their vehicles and zoom off to the supermarket. Hmm, just like humans.Drama Elysium- The Wild Story Behind Disco Elysium's Spiritual Successors: Allegations, Legal Threats, and a USB Stick - IGN A.I. Concerns in movies and manga- Ben Affleck Says Movies ‘Will Be One of the Last Things Replaced by AI,' and Even That's Unlikely to Happen: ‘AI Is a Craftsman at Best' - 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' Creator Hirohiko Araki Express Concern Regarding AI's Effect On Manga: "We're Going To See An Increasingly Shady World Filled With Scammers Exploiting It" - Bounding Into Comics Rats driving cars- I'm a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eAxmrTUth73GjS2jLhTX2pPqMzV1gUmEs_M81dIAEwY/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's proposed social media ban is very broad and will likely affect gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. We discuss the impact on the gaming industry if this comes into effect.Disney announced new Star Wars movies, then almost immediately cancelled one of them. What are they doing? Does anyone there have any idea what to do? Probably not.Track your farts for science. Really. CSIRO have launched a citizen science initiative to track how often and how badly you fart to investigate gut health. Science is amazing.Social media ban affecting gamers- The government plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms. Here's what we know so far - ABC News The Future of Star Wars- Disney Turns To Rey To Lead 'Star Wars' Movies With Everyone Else Dead Community farting- ‘Chart your fart': Calling Aussies to track flatulence for science - CSIRO Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1udGFB4mm0gxbDvFa344Xf930m5FbHwSxyRIJmk61n-Q/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we went to Supanova 100. We'll discuss our favorite panels, some great sights and of course the best cosplays.Brisbane Supanova 2024– Event Home - Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Shane Syddall from Comics Network Australia (ComX)– Comics Network Australia– Shane Syddall | Comics Network Australia Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tdeHIlAmUYvngQu4K5j3NJBvACToANCafjd7H0bV0DI/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has a new pay to win audio tier using customised Head Related Transfer Functions. Cool tech, but what isn't cool is allowing some players who can afford a subscription to have a gameplay advantage.Netflix are saving the Anime industry by... *checks notes* paying the animators a fair wage. This utterly insane idea will hopefully lead the industry in a better direction, away from child labour and exploitative practices.Aureispira bacteria have been witnessed using grappling hooks and cannons to hunt unsuspecting prey. This pirates of the microscopic world scenario could lead to interesting nanobot technology.COD Black Ops 6 new tier…enhanced headphone mode- What exactly is up with Black Ops 6's 'Enhanced Headphone Mode' and its $20 paid tier | PC Gamer Netflix is saving anime- Netflix Reveals How It's Helping Save the Anime Industry in Massive New Report Bacteria Pirate AHOY- Microscopic pirates attack with cellular cannons and grappling hooks Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hg0UI_Up_OHHLvAm0TE6A3dIAiX2B5XByJxjCS3VFX8/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A minor actor has had his identity used to create Venezuelan propaganda. He's not too happy about that, and hopes the unions will be able to prevent this in the future.Playstation have spent ten years suing a company for making hacks for their games, and they just lost. While this might lead to a proliferation of cheaters, we're more excited about the legal protection for modding.The Tasmanian Tiger has been extinct for less than a hundred years, and an American company reckon they can bring it back to life. DJ is worried about a Jurassic Park situation. Also, that mini moon we spoke about last week might actually be a good place to mine.AI Avatar-- ‘Prometheus' Actor Warns Against AI Avatars After He Says Face Used For Venezuelan Propaganda Playstation Parasite mods-- PlayStation loses fight in EU courts to stop sale of 'parasite' mods because, among other reasons, a book author can't stop 'the reader from skipping to the end' | PC Gamer Bringing back the dead through the power of SCIENCE & mini moon update-- Colossal Biosciences behind thylacine de-extinction effort announces genome progress, but others call for peer review - ABC News -- Earth's New Mini-Moon is Sign of Tremendous Potential for Space Mining, Scientists Say | Sci.News Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mrPq3o38qfSneeVTt7B03l8jDeUAf4oyhg-CqdyvwUI/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nobel Prizes for 2024 have been awarded. AI. AI everywhere...A study has attempted to estimate the actual cost of game piracy for developers who use Denuvo DRM. Is it really worth using on games?Hollywood has changed a lot in the last few decades with the rise of streaming. Some insiders have concerns about its ability to adapt.Nobel Prize 2024 Winners- Nobel Prize 2024: All the Winners | TIME Game Piracy and its costs- The true cost of game piracy: 20 percent of revenue, according to a new study - Ars Technica Industry Veterans question Hollywood's direction- Industry Veteran Jeff Sagansky Rebukes Hollywood Studios for Decisions Leading to ‘Unbelievable Cataclysm in the Business' Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1969WJIcl-T2aR8Imo9wCC5SpEVE8X9IGvUL2QHsbJlc/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EA have announced that they aren't working on The Sims 5 after a decade. Instead, they're farming out future content releases to the fans. Is this a sign of EA's laziness or is it the right move?Toxic fans ruin everything. Fortunately, studios are developing techniques for protecting actors and fans from their actions.A recently discovered bacteria eats plastic. Yay. Also not yay. Can it cause a grey goo scenario? We hope not.The future of The Sims-- EA turns to the fans to keep The Sims relevant | GamesIndustry.biz Hollywood vs Toxic fandom-- Toxic Fandom: How Hollywood Is Battling Fans Who Are ‘Just Out for Blood' — From Social Media Boot Camps to Superfan Focus Groups Wastewater bacteria can now eat plastics-- Wastewater bacteria can breakdown plastic for food Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pn16eNBRkHN3VIxJdAnmkicEAtP5Xk-5VN5O4YtI7aY/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steam has once again broken their record for most concurrent users online. So where are all these new users coming from? What do they want? What does this mean for the future of Steam?OpenAI is being sued for copyright infringement. If they lose it could mean the end of the existing LLM AI hype.For the next few months Earth will have a new moon too small to see with the naked eye. Well maybe you can see it if you squint a bit.Newly released steam player counts-- https://x.com/tomwarren/status/1837858638620176459 The People vs OpenAI-- OpenAI Training Data to Be Inspected in Authors' Copyright Cases The Mini Moon-- 'Mini Moon' to orbit Earth for two months -- A Two-month Mini-moon: 2024 PT5 Captured by Earth from September to November - IOPscience Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/15G9fdZgI5cZjUx8-GNT56HtCU9yr587jZjsa8tcbDW0/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia has now brought in an R18 rating for games featuring gambling. We discuss the merits behind this change and whether it will really protect the children from gambling addictions.Lionsgate have decided to use AI to create AI generated "augmentations" to their films. We go deep on deep fakes, and appropriate usage of AI.New research explains how sleep resets your brain and prepares it for learning more the next day. So learn how science might help you reach your full potential by sleeping more.New changes to Australian gaming- Australia introduces new "mandatory classifications" for games with "gambling-like" content | GamesIndustry.biz Lionsgate now with A.i.- Lionsgate partners with AI firm to train generative model on film and TV library | Movies | The Guardian Sleep resets everything- Scientists discover sleep "reset" mechanism in the brain that prevents memory overload Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c-fnwq6Ql6OoeGXyuR3G05sPw9mktWURKf79JuWi2r4/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A New Nerd Approaches and his name is Phoenix If you own the game Oxenfree through Itch.io, you're about to lose access to it. The Netflix owned games studio is pulling the game from storefronts and libraries, leaving nothing in its wake. This time, even if you own it, you won't be able to download it. This should be completely unacceptable, so how do we fight back?Disney didn't have the rights to use Peter Cushing's likeness in Rogue One, and they're being sued about it. We discuss IP law and the right someone has to their own face.Gene editing is a new technology that could allow us to create new and improved forms of existing animals and plants that are more resilient to climate change and disease. Is this the solution to all our problems?Oxenfree erasure- Another reminder that your digital library isn't forever: Oxenfree will be completely removed from Itch.io next month | PC Gamer Another Disney Lawsuit- After UK Judge Denies Disney's Attempt To Dismiss, Lawsuit Alleging Peter Cushing's Likeness Was Used Without Permission In 'Rogue One' Headed To Trial - Bounding Into Comics Gene editing and its results- The great gene editing debate: can it be safe and ethical? Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R7NG58u84Zs-JY8elnxilRD2sJfbq5LLmuPuFqIJjEA/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suda51 and Shinji Mikami got together to talk about Japan's CERO system of games classification. They've raised some excellent points about the inconsistencies in the system.Humans don't like the heat much. New research shows that the fatal limit for temperature and humidity might be much lower than expected.Jenna Ortega thinks more women led franchises should be original IPs, not gender flipped traditionally male roles. This take is certainly not controversial and won't lead to heated arguments in comment sections around the internet.Pushback against Japanese Censorship in games- Shinji Mikami slams video game censorship in Japan: “The rules are made by people who don't play games” - AUTOMATON WEST Humans in heat- Scientists testing deadly heat limits on humans show thresholds may be much lower than first thought - ABC News Woman should have own franchises – Jenna Ortega- Jenna Ortega Says Women Should Have Their Own Franchises: “I Don't Want 'Jamie Bond'” - “I just read it and went, oh sh*t” Jenna Ortega & Catherine O'Hara on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vf8IQVWuZni1P1bumPi6OHkffsziC_pmZ4XFbL2EIaw/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epic Games Store's long running free games program seems to be paying off for their user acquisition strategy, despite their low sales of exclusives. They still can't hold a candle to Steam though.The Marshmallow test is supposed to determine a child's future. The latest studies actually debunk it, and prove that you really aren't limited. At least not that way.The US FTC has finally banned fake reviews. YAY. We'll see how they enforce it but hopefully this leads to a major reduction in fraud.Epic games free giveaway - Epic Games' free game giveaways have been "magical" for user acquisition | GamesIndustry.biz Debunking the Marshmallow testing- Delay of gratification and adult outcomes: The Marshmallow Test does not reliably predict adult functioning - Sperber - Child Development - Wiley Online Library- Delay of gratification and adult outcomes: The Marshmallow Test does not reliably predict adult functioning FTC vs Reviews- New 163-Page FTC Regulation Bans Fake Reviews, Testimonials, And More In "Final Rule" - What Does It Mean For Review Bombing? - Bounding Into Comics Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S1JXbx8j5kULMFGaHMONym5vt2dSG68stYsHlHGxEv8/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roblox is now banned in another country for child exploitation. These are serious allegations, so we're lucky serious journalists have investigated and uncovered the reasons why Roblox isn't great for kids. We discuss the issues and whether Australia should follow suit.Mathematicians have worked out the optimum swimming stroke, and are training swimmers to perform it at the Olympics. We also discuss the just past Paris Olympics and some of the standout memes from the event.Disney have announced everything they're working on, and it's a field as empty of originality as the Sea of Tranquility is of liquid water. We're not impressed.Roblox is banned in Turkey- Update on the Roblox ban in Türkiye Olympic swimmers and maths- The mathematician who helps Olympic swimmers go faster D23 Film announcements- Here's Everything We Learned At D23 2024: New Film Announcements And More Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X5ciHYmh_nHfJgMVa_e6YmHtTuGbWk_Y8MiaaxGeLrs/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CEO of Warframe developer Digital Extremes has explained why he thinks there hasn't been another Live Service hit like Warframe.Jim Shooter, a former Marvel head, has some thoughts on modern comics - There isn't enough dialogue apparently.Sharks in Brazil have gotten their fins on large amounts of cocaine from drug smugglers. Everything humans do affects the environment, including dumping contraband in the ocean.Is Live Service game an actual good model- Big publishers ‘eject too soon' from live service titles, says Warframe boss | VGC The current state of modern comics books- Former Marvel EIC Jim Shooter Slams The Current State Of Western Comics: "It's Supposed To Be Entertainment, But A Lot Of It Comes Out Like Propaganda" Cocaine Shark- Brazilian sharpnose sharks test positive for cocaine, new study shows - ABC News - First report on cocaine and benzoylecgonine detection in sharks - ScienceDirect Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3GOEon4GR-kEhuyxYNAxe7i1z_qEBO8QTIVnbRk014/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viggo Mortensen hasn't been seen in any big franchises since Lord of the Rings. He's got a very good reason for that, and he isn't likely to go back. At least he's willing to tell us why.We've seen a lot of great indie games in the last few years, but it's starting to look like the bubble might be popping. Sooner or later it'll be back, but at what cost?Watching yourself perform karaoke makes you blush. Scientists used this to find out why we blush and what's going on inside your brain when it happens.Viggo Mortensen Interview about Movie Franchieses & Film Criticism- Viggo Mortensen Speaks His Mind: On Amazon's “Shameful” Decision, Green Book's “Disingenuous” Critics, and Indie Film's Unclear Future | Vanity Fair Is the Indie Games bubble popping?- ‘Death Occurs in the Dark': Indie Video Game Devs Are Struggling to Survive | WIRED Karaoke Experiment- Scientists inflict karaoke on young volunteers to find out what makes us blush | Science | The Guardian Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MF9egq18m_pLZiDBT14jYRRGh21219Tl3JlnbG8j0WQ/edit?usp=sharing Follow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A species of carpenter ants will perform surgery on their wounded comrades. These gory scenes take place after vicious battles with other ant colonies. This is the first time that surgery has been observed in non-human animals.Much has been made of video game addiction, which is a real and scary thing. But not every case is medical addiction, and there might be good reasons why people are turning to games.Crunchyroll have decided to close their comment section permanently. The exodus of commenters must go somewhere else to rant about anime.Surgical ants- Ants can carry out life-saving amputations on injured nest mates, study shows | Animal behaviour | The Guardian Why teens are are suffering from game addiction- It's not them, it's us: the real reason teens are ‘addicted' to video games | Games | The Guardian Crunchyroll Censorship- Sony-Owned Crunchyroll Disables Comments, User Reviews In Order To "Reduce Harmful Content" And "Prevent Misinformation" - Bounding Into Comics Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/12fgvsgWpGoKZdeHUGgPTHhBNfmbi-CrH_PPM0-Fs6cg/edit?usp=sharingFollow us onFacebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nerds_amalgamated/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@nerdsamalgamated142 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.