Geeks Under Grace Podcast

This weekend we had our 5th annual 72 Hour Pledge Drive and three live podcasts on each night! So you won't find a regular episode this week. We have the first and third night of those live podcast episodes during the drive. Unfortunately, the second night will not be posted due to some technical difficulties that messed up the final moments.     MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksunde...

This weekend we had our 5th annual 72 Hour Pledge Drive and three live podcasts on each night! So you won't find a regular episode this week. We have the first and third night of those live podcast episodes during the drive. Unfortunately, the second night will not be posted due to some technical difficulties that messed up the final moments.     MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksunde...

This week in the news: Bowser takes over Nintendo, a Space Jam 2 release date, and video game TV shows. More details on how you can watch the podcast live during the Pledge Drive as well.     GAMING   Watch Dogs 3 & next Assassins Creed rumors https://gamerant.com/watch-dogs-3-london-release-date/   Rumors on Game Pass coming to Switch https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-game-pass-xbox/   Reggie...

  This week we are geeking out about the Hollow Knight sequel, a Transformers reboot, and the future of The Defenders.     GAMING   Activision lays off 8% of their workforce (~775 people) after “record-setting year” https://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-blizzard-lay-offs-impact-hundreds-despi/1100-6464969/   Switch Direct News (various) Super Mario Maker 2 coming https://www.gamespot.com/ar...

Shelley is hosting the show this week as L.J. fills in for the TV news! We talk about Apex Legends, the new Aladdin trailer, and the cancellation of Into The Badlands on this week's episode.      GAMING     Apex Legends hit 25 MILLION players in a WEEK https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apex-legends-hits-25-million-players-in-a-week/1100-6464938/   Hi-Rez calls on Sony to “Stop Playing Favorites”,...

In the news, we discuss Microsoft bringing Xbox Live multi-platform, trailers featured during the Super Bowl, and Chris Evans directing content for Disney Plus.   GAMING  Xbox Live and Switch Compatibility https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/02/04/microsoft-expanding-xbox-live-to-nintendo-switch-and-mobile   PSN Beat Out XBOX and Nintendo https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/02/01/playstation-network-r...

We are back from PAX this week and talk about the things we played there. In the news realm, we discuss Nintendo restarting development on Metroid Prime 4, a bunch of movies in 2020, and a Resident Evil series greenlit by Netflix.   GAMING   Metroid Prime 4 Starting Over https://www.gamespot.com/articles/metroid-prime-4s-development-restarted-with-retro-/1100-6464593/   Shaggy In Mortal Kombat htt...

Preparations for PAX South are in full effect, but we still bring the news. We discuss Bungie cutting ties with Activision, Paramount making a new TMNT movie, and Spider-Verse TV shows in the works. We hope you enjoy the episode!   GAMING   Activision Under investigation after Bungie split https://gamerant.com/activision-fraud-bungie/ Data mining suggests SNES games could come to Switch Online htt...

We kick things off by sharing or hopes for GUG in 2019. For news we discuss Nintendo games joining the Humble store, the new Batman movie starting development, and the Deadpool show still a possibility. We also answer a question future animated comic adaptations thanks to Into the Spiderverse.   GAMING   Erik Wolpaw Returns To Valve https://gamerant.com/erik-wolpaw-valve-return/   Rumored Alien Is...

We have a very special first episode of 2019! We play a few rounds of what we call 22 Questions. Joe returns and joins the fun. We will be resuming with the regular format next week. We hope you enjoy the show.   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.geeksunder...

  Shelley returns from vacation this week as we have an in-depth discussion on Smash Bros Ultimate. As for news, we talk about Street Fighter V's in-game ads, DC greenlights a Plastic Man movie, and DC returns in the TV news as they find a cast for the Star Girl show. It is the end of the year, so we also reveal our plans for the next two weeks.     GAMING   Street Fighter V In-Game Ads https://ww...

This week the crew is down to L.J. and Cody, but there is still plenty to discuss. They share their thoughts on Mowgli from Andy Serkis and how it stacks up to the recent Disney adaptation. For the news, we follow up on the Game Awards, get our first look at the Sonic movie, and a new Ghost in the Shell anime.     GAMING   The Game Awards Reveals www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/all-game-awards-2018-...

L.J. and Cody posse up in Red Dead Online and kick off the show by sharing their experience. For gaming news, we speculate on the upcoming announcements for the Game Awards. In the realm of superhero movies, we discuss racial diversity coming from DC and Marvel. Then lastly, for television, we discuss the big change for YouTube originals.     GAMING   10 new reveals at Game Awards https://gamerant...

No discussion questions this week, but we still bring the news! We get details for Red Dead Online, the new Lion King trailer breaks records for Disney, and Jodi Whittaker is already exiting Doctor Who. Enjoy this post-Thanksgiving episode!   GAMING   Red Dead Online Details https://m.ign.com/articles/2018/11/26/red-dead-online-beta-launch-dates-and-new-details-announced?abthid=5bfc1de4c00933d23f0...

Joe and Shelley give their first impressions of Pokemon Lets Go. In the news, Telltale finally closes its doors, Fantastic Beasts 2 box office stats and a release date for the next season of Young Justice. Lastly, we discuss the topic of VR Church and what it means to attend a church in a digital space.   GAMING     Telltale Games is officially closing https://www.gamespot.com/articles/telltale-ga...

Stan Lee has passed away this week, so we start the show with a short discussion on how he impacted the world. We mention that the Switch just got a Youtube app, take a look at the new trailers that came out, and discuss the lawsuit involved with Netflix's Sabrina while letting everyone know about the Christmas special. Lastly, we answer a question on our favorite podcasts and Youtube shows.   GAM...

We Have a ton of news this week! We talk about Diablo and other news from Blizzcon, Star Wars receiving a course correction, and the big news about The Walking Dead. We also answer a question on spiritual themes we got from our favorite forms of media.   GAMING   News from Blizzcon https://blizzcon.com/en-us/news   Overwatch LEGOs and toys announced https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-overwatch-...

This week we discuss the full list of games on the Playstation Classic, a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, and animated comedy. Unfortunately no discussion questions, but we look forward to more next week.     GAMING     Playstation Classic full game list http://go.ign.com/jlxLGGo   Fallout 76 won't work on Switch https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-76-on-nintendo-switch-wasnt-doable-but-bet...

This week we discuss a jacket that you might have to sell your soul to get, delays in the movie realm, and cancellations in the TV/streaming world. Mental Health awareness is a topic that was brought up in our discussion questions as well. Lastly, we are happy to celebrate our 150th episode, and that we made our way to Spotify!   GAMING   A really expensive edition of Devil May Cry 5 https://www.g...

  This week we discuss a new version of the Nintendo Switch, the live action teaser for Aladdin, and Marvel's Iron Fist getting cancelled. We got a question from the Discord channel that asks what our ideal Disney video game would be.   GAMING Fortnite now available on all compatible android devices https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-android-released-free-to-all-with-no-invi/1100-6462461/...

  This week we discuss Skybound picking up Telltale's Walking Dead, a live action Lilo and Stitch, and Science Fiction TV shows. We also receive a question about covering the world of comics.   GAMING   Mike Morhaim stepped down from Blizzard https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/03/blizzard-co-founder-mike-morhaime-is-stepping-down/ The last of Telltale's crew was let go https://apptrigger.com/2018/10/0...

  This week we discuss the new Pokemon, Deadpool's PG-13 release, and our first look at the Star Wars TV show. We have a question about movie licensed video games we will answer as well.     GAMING Sony opens up Crossplay  https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/26/17905146/sony-fortnite-ps4-cross-play-support A wild Meltan appeared! https://www.gamespot.com/articles/meltan-pokemon-gos-strange-new-creatur...

This week we got a lot of big news to discuss. Telltale shuts down, more Joker photos, and Disney plans Marvel shows for their streaming service. We also have some great questions on what we would've loved to see as a Telltale game and whether there is still a chance for a great Transformers movie.   If you'd like to donate to our fundraiser for Asaad's recovery, follow this link: https://www.payp...

This week we discuss some news from the Nintendo Direct, the confusion with Superman, and whatever NX is from Netflix. We also have L.J. on to discuss his experience and opinions on Spider-Man. Joe also went hands on with the popular tabletop game known as Gloomhaven.   GAMING   Bethesda confirms Wolfienstein 3 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wolfenstein-3-confirmed-by-bethesda/1100-6461789/   F...

We are so happy to be back this week! We discuss the saddest easter egg ever, a dark Captain Planet, and more on the new She Ra show. We also discuss video game movies again and which we would love to see on the big screen.   GAMING   The saddest easter egg ever http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2018/09/09/spider-man-easter-egg-proposal-sad-ending/   Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition out on consol...