Geeks Under Grace Podcast

Episode 189 Highlights: Turn-based combat comes to the FF7 remake, MoviePass officially shutting down, and the Jurassic World short film.     GAMING FF7 remake will include a turn-based combat option https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-features-classic-mode-plays/1100-6469848/   All the information on Apple Arcade https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apple-arcade-price-and-releas...

This week, we discuss all of the news from the Nintendo Direct, the trailer for Ad Astra, and Netflix beginning to release shows with weekly episodes. We also geek out about some of our favorite video game soundtracks.   GAMING     Everything from the Nintendo Direct https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-04-2019/   Last of Us 2 event happening. https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-04-...

This week on episode 187: Riot Games settles on class-action lawsuit, our thoughts on the current state of Spider-Man, and all the announcements that came from D23.   GAMING Riot Games settles on class-action discrimination lawsuit https://www.gamespot.com/articles/riot-games-settles-gender-discrimination-class-act/1100-6469323/   EGS timed exclusive Hades coming to Steam https://www.gamespot.com/...

Highlights for episode 186: We have a ton of news coming out of Gamescom 2019, updates on the Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil movies, and a new He-Man show coming to Netflix.   GAMING   Sony buys Insomniac Games https://gamerant.com/sony-insomniac-games-developer-buy/   Ori and the Blind Forest announced for Switch https://gamerant.com/ori-and-the-blind-forest-switch-release-date-trailer/ Microsof...

Highlights for episode 185: ESPN pulls an Apex Legends tournament, Lion King is Disney's highest-grossing property outside of Marvel and Star Wars, and we get some updates on Amazon's plans for their Lord of the Rings show.   GAMING   ESPN pulls Apex Legends tournament in the wake of mass shootings https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apex-legends-tournament-pulled-from-espn-following/1100-6469006/  ...

  This week we discuss Ninja going to Mixer, Hobbs & Shaw related news, and Kevin Conroy joining CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths. We also answer questions about Evo 2019 and how media can glorify God.   GAMING   Ninja leaves Twitch for Mixer https://www.cnet.com/news/fortnite-pro-ninja-leaves-twitch-for-mixer/   New season pass announced for Tekken 7, Evo may be in trouble for fake teaser https://w...

Episode 183 Highlights: Shelley's first impressions and news on Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Andy Serkis directing Venom 2, and The Mandalorian.     GAMING   Doom 1-3 shadow dropped on Switch, PS4, Xbox One https://www.gamespot.com/articles/doom-1-2-and-3-surprise-launch-on-nintendo-switch-/1100-6468704/   Doom 64 Rated for PS4 and PC https://gamerant.com/doom-64-port-rating-ps4-pc/   FE Three House...

In episode 182, we discuss the biggest news coming out of SDCC, Overwatch's new hero and role queue update, and a question about controversial opinions.        GAMING   Google insists Stadia isn’t “Netflix for Games” https://www.gamespot.com/articles/google-insists-stadia-is-not-netflix-for-games/1100-6468539/   Overwatch implements “Role Queue” system https://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-t...

We share our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch Lite, Power Rangers films, and a Cuphead show. Our hosts also discuss their favorite retro games.      GAMING   Nintendo Switch Lite https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/10/tech/nintendo-switch-lite-launch-trnd/index.html   New Lord of the Rings MMO in development https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-lord-of-the-rings-mmo-on-the-way-with-wow-dest/1100-6468347/...

Episode 180 highlights: We discuss how EA feels about being the bad guy, the new trailer for the live action Mulan, and a television adaptation of Akira. We also answer a question about evangelizing at conventions.     GAMING   Remedy acquired Alan Wake rights from Microsoft https://www.gamespot.com/articles/remedy-acquires-alan-wake-rights-from-microsoft/1100-6468147/   Warframe additional conten...

Highlights for Episode 179: A new PUBG game, lack of originality in Hollywood, and video game TV shows. We also answer a question about our Sunday routines.     GAMING   New PUBG Game Confirmed (not a sequel) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/another-pubg-game-confirmed-but-its-not-a-sequel/1100-6468048/     Pokemon Sword/Shield dev knows of Dex Drama https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-swor...

Top news on Episode 178: Next Gen might not be so Next Gen, the importance of Far From Home's post-credits scenes, and Amazon casting for the Wheel of Time. We also answer a question on balancing our hobbies, work, and studying the Bible.     GAMING     Platinum Games boss says next gen is "More of the same" https://www.gamespot.com/articles/platinum-games-boss-on-ps5-and-next-gen-xbox-scarl/1100-...

We have a very special episode to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Geeks Under Grace. L.J. interviews Thomas Martin, the producer of the original Geeks Under Grace podcast.     MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksundergrace.com Represent the Podcast with the official shirt! www.geeksundergrace.com/shop   For more Geeks Under Grace: http://www.geeksundergrace.com http://www.youtube.com/g...

Highlights of episode 177: Our favorite things we saw from E3, A bad week at the box office, and more original content coming to Netflix.     GAMING Our personal highlights from E3!       MOVIES   Toy Story 4 first Pixar movie without preceding short film since 1995 https://screenrant.com/toy-story-4-short-film-pixar/   75 reviews of MIB used Neuralyzer joke, it also bombed at $38 million https://...

Highlights of episode 176: Tesla becomes the most expensive console with the release of Cuphead, Pixar's newest film, and the Russo Brothers' next project is Magic: The Gathering.   GAMING     Modern Warfare Revealed, Release October 25 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-2019-is-a-modern-warfare-reboot-relea/1100-6467255/   Cuphead coming to Tesla! https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cup...

This week we talk about our hopes for Playstation Productions, Robert Pattinson as Batman, and streaming services of the future.     GAMING Playstation Productions https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/05/20/playstation-productions-to-adapt-sonys-games-for-film-and-tv?sf102960622=1       Sony and Microsoft to work together...but PlayStation was largely left out of said negotiations https://www.gamespo...

This week we have more news on the Final Fantasy 7 remake, the saturation of Star Wars, and what's happening at HBO.    GAMING   Oddworld Soulstorm trailer https://youtu.be/6wJAdfTJZUQ Monster Hunter Iceborn details https://gamerant.com/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-price/ Square Enix reconfirmed FF7 will be episodic https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-episodic-multiple-parts/       MOVIES...

This week our biggest topics are the Riot Games walkout, the trailers for Sonic and Spider-Man, Marvel's future plans for television. Then, we answer a question on our favorite showed we watched as kids.     GAMING   Riot Games Walkout https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/riot-games-walkout-1203206306/   Ubisoft announced Ghost Recon even May 9th morning https://www.gamespot.com/videos/ubisoft-is-...

This week we discuss Persona 5 Scramble, John Cena joining Fast & Furious, and a Where's Waldo show starring Weird Al. We also talk about our experiences seeing Endgame in the theater, without spoilers of course.     GAMING   Persona 5 Switch is Persona 5 Scramble www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/p5s-is-persona-5-scramble-a-warriors-style-action-/1100-6466463/ Titanfall delayed to focus on Apex Legen...

This week we discuss the latest in gaming about Son and Microsoft, talks of a fourth Thor movie, and the current state of the DC Universe streaming service.     GAMING     PlayStation teases God of War documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i176OFFGvV4   Some PlayStation 5 tech specs revealed https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/   Insiders say next Xbox still going to...

We have plenty of news this week, but its mostly Star Wars due to Star Wars Celebration and we got a wide range of details on Disney Plus that takes over TV news.     GAMING   Fallen Order reveal https://kotaku.com/our-first-look-at-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-a-singl-1834022274   PSN name changes officially here, with caveats https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-can-finally-change-your-psn-name-...

This week we discuss a Viking themed Assassins Creed, Marvel's plans for the future, and the 4th season of Avatar that never was. We also talk about some of the funniest movies we've ever watched.     GAMING   Borderlands 3 trailer confirms release date https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-3-release-date-confirmed-in-trailer-ne/1100-6466005/   Next Assassin's Creed is Viking? https://www....

This week we are discussing details on the new Borderlands, Justice League's Snyder cut, and the Gotham finale. We also answer a question on our favorite story arcs.   GAMING   PSN changing refund policy https://gamerant.com/playstation-store-refund-policy-pre-order/   Borderlands 3 release date leaked (official info later this week) https://gamerant.com/borderlands-3-release-date-leak/   Yooka La...

This week we discuss a new Sonic game in development, the state of film reboots and cinematic universes, and all anime in the TV news section.   GAMING   Apex Legends season 1 battle pass https://gamerant.com/apex-legends-battle-pass-release-date-season-1/   New Sonic Game in development https://gamerant.com/new-sonic-game-2019/   Halo devs giving back to fans with free pizza skin https://gamerant...

  We are back from our short break! This week we discuss The Division 2's huge patch on PS4, more on the live action Gundam movie, and how Arrow failed its network.     GAMING   Division 2 has MASSIVE Day 1 patch (45-50 GB on XB1, PC. ~90 GB patch on PS4!) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-division-2-has-a-huge-day-one-update/1100-6465461/   Octopath Traveler getting a mobile prequel https://w...