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Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culuture.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking all of the news that AI has had on the gaming and entertainmnet industry. What is the cost that AI will have on gaming and the world? Plus other nerd news! Catch full episodes of the Blerds and Nerds Podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.    Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

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Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are joined by returning guest and Creative Director of Wake Up Super Studios, Jordon Horton. Jordan talks to us about the debut game of studio, "Rays of Hope". Listen to the journey of how the game came to be and what inspired the creative direction!    Catch full epsiodes of the Blerds and Nerds Podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!    Follow Jordan and Wake Up Super Studios  Jordan Horton: @jordohorton Wake Up Super Studios: @thewakeupsuper, @playraysofhope   Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in Nerd Culute. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the latest in video game news. Including a new round of Microsoft Layoffs and the exploration of Ads in video games.  Plus, Jaja gives his thoughts on Avengers Endgame: Encore. Were the extra scenese worth your money at the theatre. Plus more nerd culture news!  Catch full epsiodes of the Blerds and Nerds podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.    Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are giving their early thoughts on Wolverine. Is all the backlash it's receiving online valid?  We're also blown away by the gameplay for the Ocarina of time remake. Plus, a tale of two companies. Sony and Xbox could not be running their companies more differently right now. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.   Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the latest in video game news. This week, both Sony AND Microsoft are under fire for doing things that are anti consumer. What will the future of gaming look like?  We're also recapping Sony's September State of Play and other nerd news. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.   Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.    This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking about what was revealed at the GTA Extended Look. Are you more excited for the launch of GTA? Plus, what happened at Gamescom 2026? Is 2027 THE year for gaming?    Catch full episodes of the Blerds and Nerds Podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of chocie!  Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon gives a recap of her experience at this years D23 event. Hear what she thought about all of the announcements. We're also talking the latest in Sony news and how people are taking a stand against a move to all digital gaming. Plus, we're talking all of the upcoming anime announcements made by Netflix at Anime NYC. Plus, the Odyssey and Spider-Man updated box office numbers and more! Catch full episodes of the Blerds and Nerds Podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!   Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are giving you their thoughts on everything happening in gaming news. Including the announcement of GTA's Extended Look premiering on Netflix. Plus, Sony and Microsoft collecting tarrif refunds for themselves and the latest going on at Xbox.  We're also talking about the massive success of Spider-Man Brand New Day and the Odyssey.    key topics GTA 6 streaming reveal on Netflix and YouTube The shift towards digital and streaming in gaming Power World sales surpassing Pokemon in some metrics Roblox as a modern equivalent of Flash games Concerns about physical media and game preservation The impact of streaming on console and game sales Nintendo's legal actions against Power World The future of game ownership and digital rights The economic success of GTA 6 and Take-Two The potential decline of physical media and rise of retro gaming Impact of tariffs on console prices The future of advertising in gaming Nintendo's sales strategy and upcoming releases Sony's plans for ads and hardware Record-breaking box office success of Spider-Man and Odyssey Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube,  Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.    Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking your latest in video game news plus, we're giving our spoiler heavy review of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and talking about the latest in other Marvel News. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.  Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Jaja and James are bringing you your latest in gaming news. Will the RAM shortage ever end? Plus, your latest in Xbox and Playstation news. Plus, they're brining you all of their thoughts on the big Marvel news out of San Diego Comic Con. Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice.     Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking anlysts predictions on how much GTA 6 will make in it's first week. They're also giving their reactions to the final Wolverine trailer and Sony's refusal to address their choice to kill physical dics. Plus, more layoffs in the gaming sector this time at Ubisoft even after mass success with Assasains Creed Black Flag.  They're also giving their thoughts on the first full length Avengers Doomsday trailer fresh of the presses! Make sure to subscribe on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!    Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   *Disclaimer* We do not own the rights to some of the images.   Podcast link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blerds-and-nerds-podcast/id1298502491 https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ibGVyZHNuZXJkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Jaja and Shannon are going over the biggest news from Playstation and Xbox this week. Why did Sony not alert their business partners to the fact that they are moving away from physical discs? And Asha Sharma has seemingly nuked Xbox down to the studs. How will the company bounce back? Catch full episodes of the Blerds and Nerds podcast on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice. Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back brining you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture.  This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are talking the biggest news of last week, Sony decding to permanently move away from physical game discs. What does this mean for the future of gaming?  We're also checking in on some other vide game news, and doing a light recap of announcements from Anime Expo 2026.  Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice!    Chapters 00:00-Nerdy Things 04:17-Gaming News: Indie Games Fund and Final Fantasy Remakes 09:10-Steam Machine and Its Competitors 17:39-PlayStation's Shift to Digital-Only Media 24:18-The Shift to Digital Gaming 28:13-The Implications of Digital Ownership 30:59-Next-Gen Console Costs and Industry Trends 35:06-Xbox's Digital Future and Game Licensing 39:03-The Uncertainty in Game Development 41:28-Anime Expo Highlights and Upcoming Releases 45:06-Upcoming Anime Trailers and Releases 46:16-Anticipation for Anime Movies 46:45-Anime Games: Trends and Innovations 48:42-Exploring New Genres in Anime Gaming 49:42-Anime Expo Highlights and Announcements 50:14-TV and Movie News: New Projects and Releases 55:05-X-Men '97: A Nostalgic Return     Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: [email protected] Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3

Your favorite Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon, Jaja and James are joined by returning guest, Brandon Smith! We talk about everything from the confirmed pricing of GTA 6 and the Steam Deck as well as more price hikes for Xbox consoles. We're also talking about the video game industry as a whole and how its becoming entirely too expensive. Then, Jaja and Brandon give their take on the Super Girl Movie. Was it a flop? Plus, we discuss the One Piece remake and the impact the show has had on mainstream culture. Is One Piece the biggest anime in the world? Make sure to subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast app of choice.   Follow Us!  https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds   National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList   Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw   Email us: [email protected]   Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod   Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej  Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3  Brandon: https://www.tiktok.com/brandomsmith6165