This week on Nerds with Mics, the crew dives into what they’ve been geeking out on lately! Travis wraps up The Last of Us finale, checks out Duster, Fountain of Youth, Bob’s Burgers, and gets hands-on with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Jarred is deep into Siege, League, Expedition 33, and is perfecting his flight setup—plus, some classic DOOM action. Justin finishes TLOU and The Rehearsal, explores The Studio finale, swings for the fences in MLB The Show, and takes on The Precinct. In gaming news, Justin breaks down Mindseye—the futuristic GTA-like from ex-Rockstar dev Leslie Benzies, dropping June 10th. Will you try it, or just wait for GTA 6? Jarred teases the upcoming Xbox Showcase on June 8th, promising big Game Pass reveals! Plus, what are the guys looking forward to next week? From vacations to new tech, hear what’s got them hyped. 🎧 Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and all things nerdy! Hashtags to join the convo:

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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. 🗡️🔫

Don’t miss this jam-packed episode! Listen now! 🎧

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