Geekshow Podcast

Geekshow Arcade: Tony Was Possibly Wrong

-Its finally happening for Microsoft and Activision: https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-activision-merger-set-to-get-its-final-uk-approval-083315786.html
-AAA Games on iphone is priced wrong: https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-4-remake-iphone-15-pro-release-date-1850873665
-Calm Down! DLSS 10 is speculation: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-hints-at-dlss-10-delivering-full-neural-rendering-potentially-replacing-rasterization-and-ray-tracing
-Actor strike is possibly coming to games as well:
https://www.polygon.com/23885558/sag-aftra-strike-authorization-negotiation-video-game-voice-actors
-Unity walks waay back… but not all the way.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/09/unity-makes-major-changes-to-controversial-install-fee-program/
-Unity broke the trust between themselves and their foundation. Now BUG is calling it quits as well.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/09/oldest-unity-game-developer-group-breaks-up-over-lack-of-trust-in-the-company/
-Lando’s Casual Corner - Casual Game review

Geekshow Helpdesk: The Crypto Dam Breaks...

-FTC goes after Amazon again: https://www.npr.org/2023/09/26/1191099421/amazon-ftc-lawsuit-antitrust-monopoly
-Prime Video is getting ads:
https://www.engadget.com/amazons-prime-video-will-show-ads-unless-you-pay-3-more-per-month-111709384.html?src=rss
-95% of NFTs are worthless:
https://news.slashdot.org/story/23/09/22/094224/95-of-nfts-may-now-be-worthless?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Windows 11 and MacOS update is out today:
https://www.engadget.com/microsofts-latest-windows-11-update-drops-on-september-26-163553126.html?src=rss
-Amazon event:
https://www.engadget.com/everything-amazon-announced-at-its-2023-devices-and-services-event-194621706.html?src=rss
-Microsoft event:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/21/23882074/microsoft-surface-copilot-event-2023-biggest-announcements
-Microsoft wants all the POWER!
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/26/23889956/microsoft-next-generation-nuclear-energy-smr-job-hiring

Geekshow Live: Peppermint Jackson

Recorded LIVE at FanX Comic Con in Salt lake City. (9/23/23) 
Hear us do it Live, in front of people. Some News, some games, some name calling. 
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Geekshow: Arcade: Big Time Xbox Leaks!

-All the highlights of the Microsoft leaked stuff: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23880165/xbox-leak-ftc-documents-new-xbox-series-x-controller-next-gen
-Sony State Of Play recap: https://www.polygon.com/23874130/playstation-state-of-play-showcase-september-2023-all-games-summary-recap
-Nintendo Direct Recap: https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-september-2023-everything-announced
-Unity promises “changes”
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1968985
-Ascendant Studios has layoffs :(
https://www.polygon.com/23873880/immortals-of-aveum-studio-layoff
-Out of the ashes of the Microsoft v FTC documents comes… a turd.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/09/ftc-v-microsoft-document-leak-outs-detailed-plans-for-mid-gen-xbox-refresh/
Phil Spencer’s response.
https://www.engadget.com/xbox-head-phil-spencer-responds-to-a-day-of-massive-leaks-220326175.html
-Unity receiving credible threats? I mean, I know you’re mab bro but…c’mon.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/09/potential-threat-shuts-two-unity-offices-after-per-install-fee-announcement/
-Fortnite v. FTC settlement is live. If you got slammed with in game purchases, you can get ‘some money back’ (read: $0.50)
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23880687/fortnite-ftc-settlement-epic-games-apply
-BLUEY!!!
https://www.ign.com/articles/first-ever-bluey-video-game-launches-november
Lando’s Casual Corner - Casual Game review

Geekshow Helpdesk: The New Anti Vax…

-Microsoft Hololens Rides again: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/13/23871859/us-army-microsoft-ivas-ar-goggles-success-new-contract-hololens
-Boeing and NASA unveil new greener passenger  jet: https://scitechdaily.com/sustainable-skies-nasa-and-boeing-unveil-the-x-66a-aircraft/
-More stuff like this please, Intel: https://www.engadget.com/intels-core-ultra-meteor-lake-chips-arrive-on-december-14-153515292.html
-Bose trots out new Headphones/earbuds: https://www.engadget.com/bose-debuts-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbuds-with-spatial-audio-183032611.html
-Invesre Vaccine can heal autoimmune diseases. Friggin awesome:
https://science.slashdot.org/story/23/09/16/0156244/new-inverse-vaccine-shows-potential-to-treat-ms-and-other-autoimmune-diseases?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-Want to ride a folding table like a scooter? Honda has something for you.
https://www.engadget.com/hondas-adorable-80s-microscooter-is-back-and-electrified-for-the-21st-century-130010531.html
-Cool new iphone 15 feature:
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/19/iphone-15-80-percent-battery-limit-option/
-Hackerman news. MGM in Las Vegas is having a bad day.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/09/a-phone-call-to-helpdesk-was-likely-all-it-took-to-hack-mgm/
-Google wants more free labor! Road-Mapper program expanding
https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/19/google-wants-to-map-more-of-the-worlds-roads-with-expansion-of-road-mapper-volunteer-community/
-Humans ruin everything. A new English word is born. Noctalgia - Sky Grief
https://www.space.com/light-pollution-loss-dark-skies-noctalgia
But don’t fret. You should check out this Dark Sky Reserve site.
https://darksky.org/places/
Utah specific
https://www.visitutah.com/Places-To-Go/Dark-Sky-Parks
-The Moon is moving and making the days longer
https://www.indy100.com/science-tech/moon-drifting-away-earth-impact-2665582406
 

Geekshow Live!: Just Like Children

Aquaman, Pet sematary: Bloodlines, Fall of the House of Usher, Monster Squad!, Lando, Werewolf By Nite, Alan Moore, Warner Bros thinks they have not used their franchises enough, they also think you've been taking advantage of them, Marvel VFX workers vote yes to union, Paranormal Activity...the stage play! lots more

Arcade: Bad Decisions All Around

-Switch 2 Rumors: https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-demoed-switch-2-to-developers-at-gamescom
-Paid for Mods are OK DRM Mods are… problematic: https://www.pcgamer.com/a-dollar5-starfield-mod-to-enable-dlss-frame-generation-has-been-cracked-to-remove-modders-drm/
-Xbox 360 Nostalgia baby!: https://www.engadget.com/this-xbox-360-building-set-is-a-nostalgic-halo-infused-thrill-161350310.html
-iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are interesting (not necessarily good) gaming devices. Could be Apple’s solution to their AAA gaming problem…maybe?
https://www.ign.com/articles/apple-iphone-15-pro-officially-announced-release-date-specs-price
-Unity doesn’t know what they’re doing:
https://www.polygon.com/23870247/unity-engine-pricing-model-install-fee
-Update:
https://www.axios.com/2023/09/13/unity-runtime-fee-policy-marc-whitten
-Embracer to sell Gearbox probably:
https://www.engadget.com/embracer-may-sell-borderlands-creator-gearbox-amid-financial-woes-161505145.html?src=rss
-Steam 20th anniversary sale
https://gamerant.com/steam-20th-anniversary-sale/
-Best check your PC cooling system before the new CP 2077 DLC
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-players-warned-to-check-their-pc-cooling-systems-before-phantom-liberty-launch/1100-6517637/

Helpdesk: Iphone 15 Event

-NASA’s SLS is in trouble: https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/09/nasa-finally-admits-what-everyone-already-knows-sls-is-unaffordable/amp/
-BMW learns what we don’t like: https://www.engadget.com/bmws-terrible-heated-seats-subscription-didnt-even-make-it-to-a-second-winter-184536200.html
-3rd party testing with Tesla Semi: https://electrek.co/2023/09/12/tesla-semi-proves-itself-fascinating-new-independent-test/
-Thunderbolt 5 connector looking rad: https://www.engadget.com/intel-thunderbolt-5-launch-130006804.html
-Apple Event
https://www.engadget.com/everything-announced-at-todays-apple-event-iphone-15-usb-c-apple-watch-series-9-and-more-200111613.html?src=rss
-New Roombas:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/11/23864923/irobot-roomba-combo-j9-plus-robot-vacuum-mop-price-features
-Is Net Neutrality back from the dead?
https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/7/23863365/anna-gomez-fcc-commissioner-senate-confirmation-net-neutrality
-Drawable LED screen!
https://newatlas.com/science/inks-stretchable-leds-ballpoint-pen/

Geekshow Live: The ExcorSwift

Recorded Live at Brewvies: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ,Godzilla Minus One, Gen V,The Exorcist: Believer, Eli Roth's Thanksgiving, Pirates of the Caribbean, Stray: the movie, Barbie , Very Short Treks, Star Trek meets Kid Cudi?, the Business of Show, Tony reviews Barbie, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: Starfield Review in Progress!

-Starfield: Review In Progress
-Portal in N64 update: https://www.pcgamer.com/legend-has-spent-years-making-portal-for-the-n64-and-by-gaben-hes-done-it/
-Good Guy Epic?: https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23843018/epic-games-store-first-run-developers-revenue
-Vampire Bloodlines 2 gets a lifeline: https://www.engadget.com/vampire-the-masquerade---bloodlines-2-returns-from-the-shadows-with-a-new-developer-200008403.html
-Volition Closes its doors: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/saints-row-red-faction-studio-volition-closes-suddenly-after-30-years/
-Jedi Survivor is acceptable now.
https://www.polygon.com/23859569/star-wars-jedi-survivor-patch-update-bugs-performance
-PS Plus is getting a price hike
https://www.polygon.com/23852373/playstation-plus-price-increase-yearly-cost-12-month
-Legion Go is official.
https://www.polygon.com/23852815/lenovo-legion-go-portable-pc-switch-features-specs-price
-Modders are here to save your Starfield DLSS…. For a price.
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/09/starfields-missing-nvidia-dlss-support-has-been-added-by-a-free-mod/
-Free Version DLSS 2.0
https://www.nexusmods.com/starfield/mods/111
-“Beta” Version - DLSS 3.0
https://www.patreon.com/PureDark
-Lenovo makes a gaming showing at IFA 2023
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2023/09/01/ifa-2023-lenovo-reveals-its-first-windows-11-gaming-handheld-new-3d-monitor-for-business/