We’re back with a jam-packed episode of Nerds With Mics as Travis, Justin, and Jarred catch up on what they’ve been watching, playing, and nerding out over — from Wind Waker and Spider-Man on Disney+ to The Rehearsal, The Last of Us, and even a King’s Island adventure. 🎢🎮

🎬 Hot Topics This Week: SAG-AFTRA vs. AI Darth Vader: Why the union is pushing back on AI usage in Fortnite 🎮 Borderlands 4 drama: Is $80 the new norm? Randy Pitchford’s comments spark backlash 🧟 TLOU will need 4 seasons?! Craig Mazin confirms what fans have speculated 🪙 PlayStation Stars is shutting down — here’s what you need to know 🚗 Duster debuts on Max! Josh Holloway’s big return in a 1970s crime thriller by J.J. Abrams

Plus: We talk Expedition 33, the surprising $50 price for the new Mafia game, and whether nostalgia is fueling smart casting in Hollywood.

🔥 Whether you’re a gamer, movie buff, or just here for the banter — this one’s for you!

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This week on Nerds With Mics, we’re diving into the biggest news across TV, gaming, and more! 🎮📺🕹️

🗞️ The Office is getting a spinoff! NBC announces The Paper 🧻—landing on Peacock this September, and yes, Oscar is back! 👨‍💼

☢️ Fallout Season 2 is coming December 2025, and it’s already locked in for Season 3! 💥 Wasteland fans, rejoice! 🔫📺

🕷️ First official look at Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir is here, and it’s everything you’d expect. 🕸️ Coming to Amazon Prime in 2026!

🚨 Nintendo’s new EULA gives them the power to brick your console if you mod or extract ROMs 😳💣. We break down what this means for ownership vs. licensing and how laws differ in the U.S. and Europe.

🎖️ Battlefield 6’s campaign draws inspiration from the Civil War—with ordinary people thrown into chaos. 🇺🇸💥

🕶️ Rumors swirl about GTA IV and Max Payne 3 getting current-gen ports—nostalgia incoming! 💿🔥

🎧 Hit play now for all this and more, and don’t forget to tell us what YOU think about Nintendo’s controversial move. 👀👇

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In this week’s episode, Travis covers all the big announcements shaking up the gaming world:

🧙‍♂️ Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 is LIVE – and it’s massive! We’re talking new subclasses like the Drunken Master Monk and Hexblade Warlock, long-awaited cross-play, and an all-new photo mode to capture those cinematic moments. 📸🔥

🏁 Mario Kart World Direct hits on April 17, 2025! Nintendo’s dropping 15 minutes of high-speed info about Mario Kart World for the Switch 2 – and we’re ready to drift into the details. 🚗💨

🌌 Star Wars: Zero Company Announced! Respawn and Bit Reactor are teaming up for a turn-based, single-player Star Wars strategy game. It’s called Zero Company and features a diverse cast, strategic gameplay, and possibly some Mandalorian action. More will be revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan on April 19. 👽✨

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: What subclass are you playing in Baldur’s Gate 3? Are you hyped for Mario Kart on Switch 2? Think Zero Company will hit the mark?

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