Geekshow Podcast

Geekshow Arcade: Atari is figuring things out!

-Starfield finally getting promised DLSS: https://wccftech.com/starfield-nvidia-dlss-update/
-Cool Perfect Dark Project: https://www.tweaktown.com/news/94083/nintendo-64-classic-perfect-dark-ported-to-pc-playable-in-4k-60-fps-with-keyboard-and-mouse/index.html
-Maybe Atari does know what its doing now: https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-acquires-retro-specialists-digital-eclipse-in-deal-worth-up-to-dollar20-million/
-Call of Duty doesn’t believe in asset compression: https://www.pcgamer.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-hogs-up-to-213gb-of-storage-space-and-doesnt-care-if-you-want-to-play-other-games/
-Other HUGE games: https://thenerdstash.com/top-10-biggest-games-ever-ranked-by-install-size/
-Resident Evil Village on iPhone
https://www.polygon.com/deals/2023/10/30/23938613/resident-evil-village-apple-iphone-ipad-mobile-devices
-Alan Wake 2 impressions!
-New Sonic game on iPhone
https://www.engadget.com/a-new-3d-sonic-platformer-is-coming-to-apple-arcade-in-december-163949794.html?src=rss
-Bungie doesn’t know what they’re doing:
https://www.engadget.com/bungie-reportedly-lays-off-staff-delays-marathon-and-destiny-2-the-final-shape-192722536.html?src=rss
-MGS 3 remake footage:
https://www.polygon.com/23931980/metal-gear-solid-3-remake-snake-eater-unreal-engine-5-konami
-Halo Infinite multiplayer is actually really fun again.

Geekshow Helpdesk: Pay to Play Social Media

-More TwitterX shenanigans: https://www.engadget.com/x-introduces-an-ad-free-premium-tier-for-16-a-month-191523132.html
-Social Media is going Pay to Play: https://finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/meta-charge-monthly-fees-using-235743660.html
-X will replace banks! https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/26/23934216/x-twitter-bank-elon-musk-2024
-Osmo Pocket 3 looks amazing: https://www.theverge.com/23931074/dji-osmo-pocket-3-price-release-date-hands-on
-Apple can update devices inside the sealed packaging https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-10-15/apple-october-2023-executive-promotions-new-vps-of-retail-software-operations-lnrh4t94
-Apple event: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23933672/apple-event-mac-october-news-updates-products-scary-fast
 

Geekshow Live: It’s Paid For!

5 nights at Freddys, Black Phone 2, Life of Chuck, Universal Monsters, Blacula 3, Lisa Frankenstien, Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red, The Boys, Daredevil, Dr Who 60th anniversary, Hugo Awards, get off George RR Martin's lawn!
 
 

Geekshow Arcade: Extra Crispy

Favorite videogame trailers of all time?
-Squadron 42 is feature complete: https://www.ign.com/articles/over-10-years-after-it-was-announced-star-citizens-single-player-squadron-42-is-feature-complete
-MGS Remaster is dookie: https://www.pcgamer.com/players-blast-metal-gear-solid-master-collection-for-missing-options-vanished-steam-pages-and-muddy-textures-absolutely-poor-and-not-worth-its-asking-price/
-PSA: RE Village is super great
-Spider-Man 2 Reviews
-Super Mario Wonder Reviews
-Alan Wake II coming this week!
-I’m not alone in the rage quit messages.
https://gamerant.com/xbox-player-rage-quit-messages-same-opponent-3-years/

Geekshow Helpdesk: Original Flavor

-Face monitor: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/24/23928925/xreal-air-2-pro-ar-glasses-pricing-availability-preorders-open  
-Nvidia gives ARM another shot: https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-is-reportedly-working-on-arm-based-processors-for-windows-pcs-211337968.html  
-IR blaster ride again: https://9to5google.com/2023/10/24/oneplus-ir-blaster-oneplus-12-open-foldable/ 
 -Qualcomm Audio Wifi: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/24/23930039/qualcomm-snapdragon-sound-s7-pro-announced-earbuds-wifi 
 -A whole bunch of more support for NACS. Only VW and Stellantis are the holdouts now. https://arstechnica.com/?p=1977438  
-Net Neutrality is back! https://arstechnica.com/?p=1977192  
-Apple event next week: https://www.engadget.com/apple-confirms-scary-fast-event-for-the-night-of-october-30-164836214.html?src=rss 
-New Snapdragon chips: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1978011 
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1978058  
-CT delivers being on Nov 30 https://www.engadget.com/tesla-begins-cybertruck-deliveries-on-november-30-210430697.html?src=rss  
-Introducing! Smart plate thingy. https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/10/go-ahead-and-play-with-your-food-with-this-electrode-enhanced-3d-printed-plate/  
-AI and a conflict of interest. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/10/fugees-rapper-blames-conviction-on-his-lawyers-ai-fueled-closing-argument/

Geekshow Live: Consumption Phase

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Werewolf By Night In Color, Gen V, Archer, Gargoyles, Mortal Kombat 1, Bloodstrike ,Alien, reboot Star Wars, Rebecca reviews Flower Moon, lots more

Geekshow Arcade: The Old Continent

-It is DONE!: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/13/23791235/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-complete-finalized
-The N64 I’ve been waiting for: https://www.engadget.com/the-analogue-3d-is-a-nintendo-64-for-modern-times-150020872.html
HELPDESK: New Earepass this year: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/17/23921422/xbox-game-pass-activision-blizzard-games-2024-phil-spencer
-AMD Driver got you banned from Counter-Strike 2
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2106874/amd-anti-lag-is-causing-player-bans-in-counter-strike-2-apex-legends.html
-Immortals of Aveum review
-RoboCop game is looking pretty awesome:
https://www.polygon.com/23921290/robocop-rogue-city-release-date-demo-impressions
-New Intel chip reviews. Woof.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-core-i9-14900k-cpu-review
-Deadspace Remake on Game Pass
-Gamesir Cyclone pro controller review
-Nvidia GeForce now raising prices significantly in Europe.
https://gamerant.com/nvidia-geforce-now-price-increase/
-Minecraft is a big deal
https://www.engadget.com/minecraft-has-now-sold-over-300-million-copies-094225081.html

Geekshow Helpdesk: New Earbud Tech!!!

-Soundcore Liberty Pro 3 review
-Don’t throw away your old SLR cameras: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Game-changing-digital-film-cartridge-adds-20-MP-micro-4-3-sensor-to-any-35-mm-film-camera.758328.0.html
-Another Toyota BS: https://www.pcmag.com/news/toyota-inks-deal-to-mass-produce-solid-state-ev-batteries-with-932-mile
-Those old copper pipes just keep on giving:
https://www.engadget.com/comcast-starts-squeezing-2-gbps-symmetrical-internet-speeds-through-decades-old-coaxial-cables-143657830.html?src=rss
-Best Buy is out of the physical media business:
https://entertainment.slashdot.org/story/23/10/13/0314215/best-buy-will-reportedly-stop-selling-dvds-and-blu-ray-starting-next-year?utm_source=rss0.9mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
-MEMS tech will produce the earbuds of Tony’s DREAMS:
https://www.engadget.com/could-mems-be-the-next-big-leap-in-headphone-technology-173034402.html?src=rss
-A couple posts in our discord servers led me down a “review bombing” rabbit hole, then I was fed this from Google News. I hate that im just a part of an algorithm.
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/09/yelp-names-and-shames-businesses-paying-for-5-star-reviews/
-Netflix House. What will they think of next.
https://arstechnica.com/culture/2023/10/netflixs-new-physical-stores-could-include-squid-game-obstacle-course/
-SpaceX Direct to Cell service.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/10/spacex-details-starlink-for-phones-plan-launching-in-2024/
 

Geekshow Live: Biscuits

(NSFW!) Monarch: Legacy of the Monsters, Blue Eye Samurai, Lisa Frankenstein, Loki, Spiderwick Chronicles, Invincible S2, Halloween, ST:Prodigy, Rick & Morty movie, Daredevil reset, BD Droids, Best Buy, RIP Keith Giffen, lots more

Helpdesk Arcade: Baldur’s Gate is a Problem

-No Acti/Blizz games on gamepass this year: https://www.ign.com/articles/activision-blizzard-shares-xbox-game-pass-plans-leaves-door-open-for-diablo-iv-on-game-pass-in-2024
-Baldur’s Gate 3 Final Review
-LotR Gollum is so so so bad: https://www.pcgamesn.com/lord-of-the-rings-gollum/steam-players
https://www.ign.com/articles/new-report-makes-disturbing-allegations-against-the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum-developer
-New PS5 Slim: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23831415/new-ps5-model-removable-disc-drive-sony-price-release-date
-Diablo IV is coming to Steam. The beginning of the end of Battle.net? https://www.polygon.com/23900444/diablo-4-steam-release-date-blizzard-season-blood
-CEO of Unity is out: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1974699
-These third-party controllers look potentially promising: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911052/gamesir-t4-cyclone-pro-wireless-controller-hall-effect-joysticks
-We want it all! Can I talk to your manager!?! Angry minecraft fans want all three new mobs in the game and to end the “mob vote” https://gamerant.com/minecraft-mob-vote-2023-petition-boycott/