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In this week’s episode, Ed has been consumed by a horrifying transformation that split him into two women, our guests, Allyson and Alicia! They join the rest of the Rag-NERD-rok Crew for a walk down memory lane to revisit all those fondly remembered franchises from our childhoods that are now making a comeback. Why is this happening? Who is responsible? And what, exactly, makes a franchise reboot successful? We tackle these questions and more in our discussion about nostalgia. Later, Alex and Meyer pay tribute to the “Gears of War” video game series, and we read some very special comments that are just too “good” to be posted on the site. Enjoy!
(Show notes after the break.)
I. Cold Opening: “1-800-EXORCIST” (00:00:00)
Unhappy father Zach is constantly at the mercy of the malevolent entity possessing his newborn son, so he contacts the professionals for help.
II. Introduction (00:00:58)
We introduce our two guest hosts, Allyson and Alicia, as well as the topic of nostalgia. But where is Ed? Let us know your theories about where Ed really was during this week’s recording, and if you’re right, we’ll give you a prize!
III. Remember Nostalgia? (00:03:04)
A discussion about the TV shows and video games that used to be big when we were kids, and are now reemerging into the popular consciousness. We touch on properties such as “The Smurfs,” “Transformers,” “My Little Pony,” “Mega Man,” “Jem and the Holograms,” “GoldenEye,” “Mortal Kombat,” “The Flintstones,” and many more!
Did we leave something out? Comment below to let us know if we missed your favorite series that’s now having its second turn in the spotlight!
IV. “Gears of War” Retrospective, by Alex and Meyer (00:38:57)
Alex and Meyer look back at the “Gears of War” trilogy, third-person shooters that changed the video gaming world developed by Epic Games. First, Alex traces the series’ epic story arc through all three games, and discusses how the developers successfully blended camp, strong characterization and challenging game play to create a unique experience. Then, Meyer discusses the mechanical elements that made the series great, as well as its profound influence on the rest of the video gaming world.
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VI. Outro (01:06:45)
If you like what you hear, you can let us know by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, or by leaving us a good review on iTunes! Alternatively, you can get in touch with us via email or by calling our voicemail number, (516) 362 – NERD [6373].
We would like to thank our guests, Allyson and Alicia, for their participation in this week’s episode!
Be sure to check out Episode 011, in which we’ll cover the highlights of this year’s New York Comic Con!
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