Nerd Ranks

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They come from the deep... Ancient darkness shrouded in flame and shadow. Also, Nerd Ranks is one year old today, YAY! Infinite love to my nerd family! Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

That’s right, I’m jumping on the hype train. HOWEVER, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of talking about why I’m excited about the remake, I decided to do a deep dive into the production of the original Ocarina of Time and how we got where we are today! Ideas were flying, and Nintendo was ready to try anything to make a new, groundbreaking Zelda game! This one’s dedicated to one...

Long ago, when 3D gaming was in its infancy, and Nintendo ruled the gaming world... a deal was struck. Sony and Nintendo agreed to team up and build a console the likes of which the world had never seen... Little did Sony know that Nintendo was sharpening their blade behind closed doors. BETRAYAL MOST FOUL!... Nintendo cowered at the excellence of the PS1 as it rose from the ashes of their decimat...

This was without question one of the best cartoons of the '90s. From the dark, atmospheric animation, to the top tier voice acting, this one really resonated with its audience. When I was a kid, it had me thinking profoundly about existence and mortality. A philosophy lesson disguised as a cartoon. GARGOYLES FOREVER! Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

MORTAL KOMBAT!!!! This isn't your mom's video game... Spine-ripping, fatality oozing glory! On this one, I go through how the franchise started and where it is today! From a failed deal with an action star to household classics, these games reshaped video games forever! Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

“I am a Super Mutant.” “We are all Super Mutants, brother.” “No, no… I am more super.” Super Mutants in the Fallout universe are big, scary, funny, and at times tragic. This one is a deeper dive into their origins and variants. Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

That first TMNT movie SLAPS! The second one was decent. That third one was.... a movie. But did you know that there were secret whispers of a fourth movie that never got made? It would have been a gritty, dystopian turn into The Next Mutation! Slice your pizza and brush up on your synchronized dance moves. COWABUNGA! Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

You guys... I love this movie. I'll die on this hill. <3 Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

This is, without a doubt, my favorite co-op game on the Sega Genesis. The vibe is immaculate, the music slaps, and the friendship between ToeJam and Earl cannot be overstated. Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

This game seriously flipped the script when it comes to the FPS genre. We owe so much in terms of art, style, mechanics, game engines, and music to this game! Many of the games we know and love today wouldn't exist without this PC classic! Put some respect on QUAKE! PS. It's the 30th anniversary in June, (I did not know that before recording, lol.) Connect with our socials and Discord here...

From the Konami Code to Laura Croft's polygons, we're hacking the mainframe and pushing video games to their limits! Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

A lot happens in The Lord of The Rings between, "Keep it secret, keep it safe" and Gandalf returning to throw the ring into Frodo's fireplace. This one's a deep dive into how Gandalf discovers Frodo's ring is the master ring, and his travels with Aragorn to find Gollum. Strap in nerds. Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

This one's for the unsung henchmen of Bowser's armies. The ones putting their shells on the line to keep Mario tormented and watching his back. Where are Boooooo? Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

This is probably my favorite Rogues gallery of all-time, and this bracket was a real doozy. I ranked this one on a live stream and the chat decided the victor! Honestly, it's not the path I would have taken, but my champion villain place would have been the same! Like the title says, no Clown Prince of Crime (he obviously is the greatest Batman Baddie, duh.) I am vengeance, I am the night, I.....

This is the best era of cartoons by far. There were so many bangers that I had to stick to two networks to make it make sense. I'm planning to do another bracket with other networks in the not too distant future. This one is longer, more rambling, more loose. It took me so much time to figure out what this episode looked like and who would come out as the reigning champ, but I stand by my deci...

Who gets to decide what society should look like? That's not a post-apocalypse question. That's a today question. What are we willing to sacrifice for safety? For order? For progress? These are the questions that define our actual world. Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

We've seen so many X-Men on the silver screen, all represented in unique ways... but some who deserve it haven't had their time to truly shine. This episode is all about the X-Men I feel deserve solo movies. https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

The original Super Mario Bros. movie is one of the most misunderstood films ever made. There is so much that went wrong, but there is so much they got right. They took massive creative swings, and it deserves WAY more respect. Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

That sweet blue blur almost didn't happen! This episode is a deep dive on how we almost never got one of the most iconic video game characters of all-time, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG! Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!" In this episode, I do a deep dive into how Dr. Seuss and Chuck Jones came together to create one of the most beloved holiday specials ever made. Get cozy, snag a cup of hot chocolate, and find out How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/...

The PS1 gave us cinematic RPGs, genre-defining survival horror, wild futuristic racers, platforming icons, and some of the most stylish, experimental games ever made. Today, I rank my top ten. Long live the PlayStation 1. Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

The moon is full as you pull back the throttle of your blazing motorcycle. The Spirit of Vengeance guides your hand as you blast ancient demons with an otherworldly inferno! This one goes SUPER DEEP on the lore of GHOST RIDER! You've been warned. Connect with our socials and Discord here: https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

Adult Swim is one of the most creative, surreal, and influential blocks of programming in television history! In this episode, I count down my favorites! EVERYBODY OUT OF THE POOL! https://linktr.ee/nerdranks

From plumber brothers fighting a turtle dragon to Earth's greatest warriors ripping out spines, we cover a lot of ground on this episode. The silver screen has seen some gems and some flops in the world of video game to film adaptations; today I talk about my favorites! https://linktr.ee/nerdranks