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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🚨 Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders due to possible 24% tariffs 😬 🎬 Minecraft Movie SMASHES records, beating Mario at the box office 💣 🗡️ Live-action Zelda movie coming March 2027! Are we hype or nervous? 👀 Plus… 🎮 What we’re watching & playing: AC Shadows, POE, Siege, Split Fiction, The Rookie & more! 👂 Listen now & sound off: What do YOU want from the Zelda movie? Could tariffs change how games launch?? 👇

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Nerds With Mics Ep. 175: TLOU 2 CUT SHORT?! 🚨 Nintendo Direct Hints at Switch 2 & Andor’s Vader Tease! 🤯

This week, we’re diving into everything from Severance and Mythic Quest to Solo Leveling and Assassin’s Creed Shadows! Plus, Travis needs to get back into Monster Hunter—will he make a comeback? 🏹🎮

🔥 In the news: ⚡ The Last of Us Season 2 is SHORTER?! Why is HBO cutting it down to 7 episodes instead of 9? What does this mean for future seasons? 😱 🎮 Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Hints?! Could we finally be getting an announcement? 🤔 🚀 Andor Season 2 Trailer Hints at Darth Vader? Fans are debating—was that a Force choke, or just a panic attack?! 🫣

Plus: 💦 PowerWash Simulator—oddly satisfying or just straight-up weird? 🔫 Which Assassin’s Creed game has us the most hyped?

Strap in for another jam-packed episode of Nerds With Mics! 🎧

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Buckle up, nerds! This week, the mics are hot, and the topics are all over the map. We dive deep into the newly revealed Assassin’s Creed: Shadows 🗡️—is it the shinobi experience we’ve been waiting for, or just another stealthy step in the series? Then, we revisit the mind-bending world of Severance 🧠—what’s really going on down at Lumon Industries?

Of course, no episode is complete without our Hot Takes 🌶️ (prepare to be triggered), and we wrap it up with our Pics of the Week 📸—everything from games and shows to snacks we can’t put down.

Expect randomness, laughs, and a little chaos… but hey, that’s how we roll.

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🎙️ Nerds With Mics: Severance Shocks & Acclaim Returns – What’s Next?! 🎮🔥

This week, we dive into Monster Hunter Wilds, Avowed, Marvel Rivals, Severance, Reacher, and more! Plus, the Oscars are right around the corner—who are the frontrunners? 🏆

🔥 In gaming news: ⚡ Acclaim is BACK! The legendary ‘90s publisher behind Mortal Kombat, WWF, and The Simpsons is making a comeback! What does this mean for indie devs and classic franchises? 🎮 💰 Rockstar makes moves! They’ve acquired an Aussie studio with L.A. Noire ties—how will this impact GTA 6? 🤯 🎮 Xbox is bringing MORE games to PlayStation than Sony itself?! Forza, Doom, Outer Worlds 2—what’s Microsoft’s endgame?

🤯 Severance Theory Time! 🚪 That elevator… where does it GO?! 👀 Who’s watching them, and why do they look familiar? ❗ 3 episodes left—can we handle the twists?!

🕹️ Most Satisfying Combat in Games From Shadow of Mordor to Wolfenstein 2, we debate which games deliver the most addictive gameplay mechanics. 🗡️🔫

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🎙️ Nerds With Mics Ep. #172 – GTA 6’s Game-Changing Future, MCU Confusion & Assassin’s Creed Leaks! 🤯🔥

🚀 GTA 6’s “Project ROME” could change gaming forever! Rockstar is taking inspiration from Fortnite and Roblox, aiming for a fully modifiable, ever-evolving world. Could this be the ultimate gaming metaverse?

🎬 The MCU is so broken that even Hideo Kojima is confused! What’s going on with Marvel, and can they fix it?

⚔️ Assassin’s Creed Shadows leaked—A MONTH early! Ubisoft scrambles to contain the damage, but will this kill the hype?

💥 Wonder Woman game canceled & Monolith Studios shut down after 31 years! What does this mean for Warner Bros. and the future of superhero games?

🎮 Plus: •Fable delayed to 2026—was the gameplay reveal worth the wait? •Monster Hunter World drops a massive day-one update. •Activision admits to using AI-generated assets—how much is too much? •Kathleen Kennedy exiting Lucasfilm—what’s next for Star Wars? •Our picks for underrated animated films & best multiplayer gaming memories!

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