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# Nerd Union

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- [Can The Oscar "In Memoriam" Segment Be Saved?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2026/03/18/can-the-oscar-in-memoriam-segment-be-saved/) - Yes, but you're probably not going to like the answer. Over the past few years, the Academy's decisions for the "In Memoriam" segment during the Oscars presentation have been easily targeted for who gets left out, either from the complete video segment or who's emphasized / eulogized over others. This year, with the recent deaths
- [Psycho Killer review: Deranged Without Payoff](https://www.nerdunion.us/2026/03/13/psycho-killer-review-deranged-without-payoff/) - Dive into Gavin Polone's first directing foray, uniting Barbarian (2022) star Georgina Campbell, veteran horror star Malcolm MacDowell, and newcomer James Preston Rogers into a horrific thriller. Psycho Killer Starring Georgina Campbell, James Preston Rogers, Malcolm McDowellDirected by Gavin Polone Runtime: 1 hour, 31 minutes Synopsis After her husband is murdered by a seemingly random
- [Rental Family review: Fraser's Comedic Return](https://www.nerdunion.us/2026/03/13/rental-family-review-frasers-comedic-return/) - Since his Oscar-winning performance in The Whale (2022), Brendan Fraser continues his mid-career renaissance, this time returning to his comedic roots in a fabulously sweet and wholesome story by sophomore director Hikari. Rental Family Starring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Mahina Gorman, and Akira Emoto.Directed by Hikari Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes Synopsis
- [Anniversary review: Dystopian Family Drama](https://www.nerdunion.us/2026/02/18/anniversary-review-dystopian-family-drama/) - Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler fight to keep their family together as a rising authoritarian movement takes over America. Anniversary Starring Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Zoey Deutch, Mckenna Grace, Dylan O'Brien, Daryl McCormack, Madeline Brewer, Phoebe DynevorDirected by Jan Komasa Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes Synopsis On their 25th wedding anniversary, Ellen and Paul (Lane
- [How To Make A Killing review: Powell Keeps Impressing](https://www.nerdunion.us/2026/02/20/how-to-make-a-killing-review-powell-keeps-impressing/) - Say what you will about Hollywood trying to make Glen Powell a thing...it's working on me. How To Make A Killing Starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Ed HarrisDirected by John Patton Ford Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes Synopsis After growing up with his single mother, who was disowned from her family and their
- [Iron Lung review: A Promising, Uneven Debut](https://www.nerdunion.us/2026/02/06/iron-lung-review-a-promising-uneven-debut/) - First-time director Mark Fischbach, better known as Markiplier, pours it all out into his passion project of the popular indie horror game Iron Lung. Iron Lung Starring Markiplier, Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy BakerDirected by Markiplier Runtime: 2 hours, 7 mins Synopsis Based on the game of the same name, Iron Lung follows what's left of
- [Colin's Top 10 of 2025](https://www.nerdunion.us/2026/02/18/colins-top-10-of-2025/) - Thank you for your patience - this year it took me a bit to get it out due to not having a whole lot of free time. I have to say, 2025 was quite a year for me personally. I became a father this year, and I have to say that she is such a
- [Refresher: Fallout Season 1 in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/12/10/refresher-fallout-season-1-in-a-nutshell/) - For those who have watched Fallout and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1. **REFRESHERS CONTAIN SPOILERS** Key Takeaways Main Plot An alternate version of Earth experiences a nuclear fallout in 2077. For 219 years, underground shelters created by Vault-Tec have provided dwellers protection from radiation. However, the vault dwellers are
- [Predator: Badlands review: A Predator On His Own](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/11/07/predator-badlands-review-a-predator-on-his-own/) - Dan Trachtenberg continues to solidify his vision for the Predator franchise with a superb follow-up to 2022's Prey. Predator: Badlands Starring Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Ellen FanningDirected by Dan Trachtenberg Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes Synopsis Exiled from his clan as a runt, young predator Dek (Schuster-Koloamatangi) heads to the planet Genna to conduct his first hunt
- [It Was Just an Accident review: The Ethics of Revenge](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/11/06/it-was-just-an-accident-review-the-ethics-of-revenge/) - At great, constant risk, Jafar Panahi's body of work has culminated into a masterpiece resonating beyond the borders of Iran and into the authoritarian nightmares happening across the globe. It Was Just an Accident Starring Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr, Delnaz Najafi, Afssaneh Najmabadi, and Georges HashemzadehDirected
- [The Long Walk review: King's Dystopian Reality Is Here](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/10/15/the-long-walk-review-kings-dystopian-reality-is-here/) - Francis Lawrence's adaptation of The Long Walk reinforces how close this dystopian future mirrors America's current state, creating a chilling and impactful effect on the audience. The Long Walk Directed by Francis LawrenceStarring David Jonsson, Cooper Hoffman, Mark Hamill, Ben Wang, Judy Greer Runtime: 1 hour, 48 mins Synopsis Adapted from Stephen King's novel of
- [Bugonia Review: Stone & Plemons Get Weirder Than Ever](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/11/02/bugonia-review-stone-plemons-get-weirder-than-ever/) - In their second collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos, Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone star in a bizarre fight between a conspiracy theorist and Fortune 500 CEO over the existence of aliens: hilarity and chaos ensue. Bugonia Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, Alicia Silverstone, Cedric DumornayDirected by Yorgos Lanthimos Runtime: 1 hour,
- [Refresher: Wicked Part 1 in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/11/03/refresher-wicked-part-1-in-a-nutshell/) - For those who have watched Wicked Part 1 (2024) and need a refresher on the characters and events before watching Part 2 (2025). Key Takeaways The bulk of the story is told as a flashback while citizens of Oz celebrate the death of the Wicked Witch of the West at Dorothy’s hand Elphaba was born
- [Refresher: The Last of Us Season 1 in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/04/10/refresher-the-last-of-us-season-1-in-a-nutshell/) - For those who have watched The Last of Us (2023-) and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1. **REFRESHERS CONTAIN SPOILERS** Major Characters Joel Miller Joel (Pedro Pascal) was a contractor and single father before the apocalypse. During the initial outbreak, he fled with his brother, Tommy, and daughter, Sarah, but
- [Refresher: Peacemaker Season 1 in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/08/18/refresher-peacemaker-season-1-in-a-nutshell/) - For those who have watched Peacemaker (2022-) and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1. **REFRESHERS CONTAIN SPOILERS** Major Characters Peacemaker/Christopher Smith Peacemaker (John Cena) believes he is a “superhero,” one devoted to fighting for peace, but he’s really little more than a contract killer. After his final confrontation with Rick
- [2025 Summer Movie Recap](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/09/18/2025-summer-movie-recap/) - Now that summer is officially over, we can look back at the winners and losers of 2025's biggest releases. There were plenty of movies to be excited for this summer, but it ultimately resulted in a less profitable summer compared to last year. Whereas 2024 had multiple billion-dollar films, like Deadpool & Wolverine or Inside Out 2, this
- [Weapons Review: New Age Comedic Horror (spoiler-free)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/08/20/weapons-review-new-age-comedic-horror-spoiler-free/) - Zack Cregger crafts a new age horror thriller that eschews classic tropes to keep you on your toes, with a masterful blend of hilarity and absurdity. Weapons Directed by Zach CreggerStarring Julie Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Runtime: 2 hours, 8 mins Synopsis 17 classmates suddenly disappear from their homes by walking right out the
- [Superman review: Big Blue Soars Again (spoiler-free)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/08/20/superman-review-big-blue-soars-again-spoiler-free/) - James Gunn's Superman will be accused of doing too much, but like a kid watching a classic Saturday morning Justice League episode, you won't care. Superman (2025) Directed by James GunnStarring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi Runtime: 2 hours, 10 mins Synopsis After directly intervening in an international
- [F1 The Movie review: Apple Finally Lands A Blockbuster](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/07/19/f1-the-movie-review-apple-finally-lands-a-blockbuster/) - If you wait to watch this movie on Apple TV+, I promise you will be kicking yourself. F1 Directed by Joseph KosinskiStarring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem Runtime: 2 hours, 36 minutes Synopsis Journeyman racer Sonny Hayes (Pitt) receives an offer from lifelong friend and GXP team owner Ruben Cervantes (Bardem) to
- [Marvel Rivals Starter Guide](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/02/02/marvel-rivals-starter-guide/) - A helpful guide for Marvel Rivals beginners to better understand the ins and outs of the game, including how the levels work, exploring different characters and play styles, and definitions of terms used throughout the game. Overview I’ve been playing a lot of Marvel Rivals (2024) lately, and one thing I’ve noticed is that it
- [Sinners review: Coogler's Best](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/07/06/sinners-review-cooglers-best/) - Ryan Coogler's directorial skills reach new heights in his latest collaboration with Michael B. Jordan, creating a truly iconic Southern Gothic horror. Sinners Directed by Ryan CooglerStarring Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, Miles Canton, Li Jun Li Runtime: 2 hours, 17 mins Synopsis Twin brothers Smoke and Stack (Jordan, in dual
- [Jurassic World Rebirth review: Better Off Extinct](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/07/01/jurassic-world-rebirth-review-better-off-extinct/) - Despite the addition of Marvel alum Scarlett Johansson, there's no prehistoric magic to be captured in this limp cash grab. Jurassic World Rebirth Directed by Gareth EdwardsStarring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo Runtime: 2 hours, 14 mins Synopsis Hired to collect the DNA of 3 massive dinosaur species for a
- [What Do I Need to Know? Thunderbolts* Edition](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/04/25/what-do-i-need-to-know-thunderbolts-edition/) - Thunderbolts* is coming to theaters May 2nd, but what other MCU films or TV shows do you need to know in order to be able to fully enjoy the final film entry of Phase Five? **Contains Spoilers** Must Watch Black Widow (2021) Yelena Belova is introduced as the adoptive sister of Natasha Romanoff / Black
- [What Do I Need to Know? Captain America: Brave New World Edition](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/02/08/what-do-i-need-to-know-captain-america-brave-new-world-edition/) - Captain America: Brave New World is almost here, but are you wondering what other MCU films or TV shows you need to know about in order to be able to fully enjoy the newest edition to Phase Five? A few things to note, there will be SPOILERS in the list. Also, Thaddeus Ross is played
- [Marvel Cinematic Universe Guide - Part 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/12/08/marvel-cinematic-universe-guide-part-1/) - Plan on rewatching the MCU anytime soon? We have a new rewatch series for you to use and rearrange the whole timeline based on the chronological events of the series. ***CONTAINS SPOILERS*** For any fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe [MCU], starting from scratch or rewatching the series can be quite the undertaking. As of
- [Marvel Cinematic Universe Guide - Part 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/12/08/marvel-cinematic-universe-guide-part-1/) - Plan on rewatching the MCU anytime soon? We have a new rewatch series for you to use and rearrange the whole timeline based on the chronological events of the series. ***CONTAINS SPOILERS*** For any fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe [MCU], starting from scratch or rewatching the series can be quite the undertaking. As of
- [Mo’ Better Blues (1990): Spike Lee Brings Big Feels](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/11/01/mo-better-blues-1990-spike-lee-brings-big-feels/) - If you're like me and have been sleeping on Spike Lee – or just haven't watched some of his early films in a while – join me in exploring the emotions of Mo' Better Blues. Writer/Director/Producer Spike Lee definitely does not hold back in the raw portrayals of how systemic issues impact the way people
- [You Should Really Consider: Regarding Henry (1991)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/11/07/you-should-really-consider-regarding-henry-1991/) - As a lover of fantastic tales set among god-like technology on alien planets, I gotta say it's never fun unless there's a good story with relatable characters. All anyone wants is a well-told tale; I just happen to like mine set on starships - which is just alike in dignity to stories set among angsty
- [I Saw the TV Glow: A Trans Allegory](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/01/02/i-saw-the-tv-glow-a-trans-allegory/) - Thoughts on I Saw the TV Glow from a trans perspective. **Contains Spoilers** Overview I Saw the TV Glow (2024) is about two young friends, Owen (Justice Smith) and Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Pain), who bond over a 90s supernatural show called The Pink Opaque. The show is about two teenage girls, Isabel (Helena Howard) and Tara
- [Logan’s Top 10 Movies of 2024](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/01/11/logans-top-10-movies-of-2024/) - I gotta say, this was a good year for movies, especially horror movies. Looking back on the ones I watched throughout the year, I enjoyed them all and had a hard time narrowing it down. I’m not even including a worst movie mention this year like I normally do because nothing I saw was bad
- [Logan’s Top 5 TV Seasons of 2024](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/01/11/logans-top-5-tv-seasons-of-2024/) - In addition to my Top 10 Movies of 2024, I decided to also highlight some of my favorite seasons of television. These all happen to be new shows–any new seasons of shows I was already following I either didn’t get to or felt they paled in comparison to earlier seasons. But that’s okay because I’m
- [Colin's Top 10 Movies of 2024](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/01/11/colins-top-10-movies-of-2024/) - Hello all, and happy end of 2024 and happy beginning of 2025. How was your year? Good? Bad? See any good movies? I saw a few this year and am excited to share my top 10 of 2024! 10. Bad Boys: Ride or Die I ended up watching Bad Boys: Ride or Die twice this year, and the first time
- [Colin's Top 5 TV Seasons of 2024](https://www.nerdunion.us/2025/01/11/colins-top-5-tv-seasons-of-2024/) - This year, I really wanted to showcase my Top 5 favorite TV seasons of the year. I don’t usually do this but this year I thought why not? We are in such a wonderful place in television currently, especially with movie-quality series now coming to the small screen; it is quite an exciting time! We get
- [I Saw The TV Glow Review: A Reality-Bending Throwback](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/24/i-saw-the-tv-glow-review-a-reality-bending-throwback/) - Director / Writer Jane Schoenbrun's stunning transgender allegory, while imperfect in some story beads, does a great job fusing 90s and 00s elements into a compelling exploration of life and hiding yourself away. I Saw The TV Glow Directed by Jane SchoenbrunStarring Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Danielle Deadwyler, Fred Durst Runtime: 1 hour, 40 mins
- ["The Hidden Hand" Dune: Prophecy Season 1, Episode 1 review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/11/17/the-hidden-hand-dune-prophecy-season-1-episode-1-review/) - After a shaky, exposition-heavy intro, Dune: Prophecy manages to find a groove that should satisfy the ardent franchise fans, but may be a tad alienating towards newcomers. Dune: Prophecy Episode 1: The Hidden Hand **CONTAINS SPOILERS** Recap In the past, a young Valya Harkonnen (Jessica Barden) takes over the reins of the sisterhood and ousts
- [Saturday Night review: "Variety Show Energy That Goes Nowhere"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/11/21/saturday-night-review-variety-show-energy-that-goes-nowhere/) - Jason Reitman crafts a fun tribute to the historically chaotic events that led to SNL's first airing while repeating many of the same faults and problems into the present. Saturday Night Directed by Jason ReitmanStarring Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennot, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, LaMorne Morris, Matt Wood Runtime: 1 hour, 49 minutes
- [Three Impressive, But Flawed 2024 Movies](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/10/16/three-impressive-but-flawed-2024-movies/) - What follows are three films, two playing in the supernatural, and one thriller that impressed me with their ideas even if the execution and final result were unfortunately lacking... For the audio version, you can enjoy Commander Shipp discussing this in a new Content Not Found episode here or wherever you stream podcasts. Never Let
- [Megalopolis Review: Content Not Found](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/10/15/megalopolis-review-content-not-found/) - This week on Content Not Found, Commander Shipp and Daniel Chaniott discuss their thoughts on Francis Ford Coppola's passion project, Megalopolis. Our audio podcast is now up where you enjoy listening to podcasts (Except Apple podcasts, should be fixed shortly)
- [Disney's Wish: Too Much Pixie Dust, Not Enough Trust](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/12/25/disneys-wish-too-much-pixie-dust-not-enough-trust/) - Disney is celebrating 100 years since Walt founded the company in 1923 and Wish is supposed to be a cumulative celebration honoring all the magical animation produced over that century. Unfortunately, this shooting star falls flat and doesn't succeed in even pandering to their fanbase who already have all of Disney's animated classics memorized. Wish
- [Transformers One review: An Immaculate Reboot in Disguise](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/09/19/transformers-one-review-an-immaculate-reboot-in-disguise/) - There's more than meets the eye in this CGI Transformers prequel that showcases how Megatron and Optimus Prime were friends turned rivals. Transformers One Directed by Josh CooleyStarring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlet Johansson, Keegan Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Lawrence Fishburne, Steve Buscemi, Runtime: 1 hour, 44 mins Synopsis On the planet Cybertron, Orion
- [Refresher: Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/07/10/refresher-avatar-the-way-of-water-2022-in-a-nutshell/) - About to watch the sequel to Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), but it's been a while since you watched the last one? Here's a quick refresher on the key takeaways, characters, and overall story to get you back up to speed. **REFRESHERS CONTAIN SPOILERS** Key Takeaways Set nearly two decades after
- [Refresher: Avatar (2009) in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/07/09/avatar-2009-in-a-nutshell/) - About to watch the Avatar (2009) sequel Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), but it's been a while since you watched the first one? Here's a quick refresher on the key takeaways, characters, and overall story to get you back up to speed. **REFRESHERS CONTAIN SPOILERS** Key Takeaways Earth is dying, but a new planet,
- [Refresher: The Boys Season 1 in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/13/refresher-the-boys-season-1-in-a-nutshell/) - For those who have watched The Boys and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1. Refreshers for The Boys seasons 2 and 3 coming soon! Click here for spinf-off series Refresher: Gen V season 1 in a Nutshell. **REFRESHERS CONTAIN SPOILERS** **Mentions of Sexual Harassment and Assault** Key Takeaways Over the past
- [Refresher: Gen V Season 1 in a Nutshell](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/23/refresher-gen-v-season-1-in-a-nutshell/) - For those who have watched Gen V and need a refresher on the characters and events of season 1. **REFRESHERS CONTAIN SPOILERS** **Mentions of Violence, Suicide, and Eating Disorders** Note: This season is set chronologically between seasons 3 and 4 of The Boys. For details on earlier seasons of The Boys, check out Refresher: The
- [Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/07/10/avatar-the-way-of-water-2022-review/) - The second Avatar film is more than just a visual spectacle. It is a beautiful tale filled with amazing characters and a ton of heart. Overview Let me start by saying I was never an Avatar person. I didn’t even watch the first film from 2009 until 2023 because I had it in my head
- [Planet of the Apes: Caesar's Saga](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/22/planet-of-the-apes-caesars-saga/) - A detailed recap of Caesar's Planet of the Apes trilogy, along with a breakdown of the progression of both the world state and the characters. If you're interested in more Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes coverage, check out our review here. Overview In preparation for the latest Planet of the Apes installment, I
- [Challengers review: A Fascinating Spiral](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/27/challengers-review-a-fascinating-spiral/) - Luca Guadagnino crafts an intriguing relationship triangle, powered by Zendaya's enigmatic performance and inspired visuals that combines into one great sports drama. Challengers Directed by Luca GuadagninoStarring Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor Runtime: 2 hours, 11 mins Synopsis Rising tennis star Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) becomes intimately entwined with the lives of tennis partners Art (Mike
- [Director Spotlight: Luca Guadagnino](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/24/director-spotlight-luca-guadagnino/) - Italian director Luca Guadagnino excels at artfully conveying insight into the inner conflicts of exceptional people while bringing out the very best in the actors he works with. Overview Over the past several years, Luca Guadagnino has put out some amazing films. Between his stylistic filmmaking and his brilliant use of nuance and subtext, his
- [You Should Really Consider: Pi (1998)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/10/you-should-really-consider-pi-1998/) - There is a magical time in a human life, between the ages of 12 and 22, where one is most prone to being transformed by art. Yeah, you heard me, art. I assure you, even the most uncultured, vacant-headed, troglodytic young person you can think of is being shaped by art in ways you or
- [Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/26/furiosa-a-mad-max-saga-review/) - To borrow a quote from Rictus, George Miller has crafted a prequel that's "nearly perfect in every way" and expands the terrifying depth of Furiosa's character. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Directed by George MillerStarring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne Runtime: 2 hours, 28 minutes Synopsis Kidnapped at an early age, Furiosa
- [Bones and All review: A Messy Cannibalistic Love Affair](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/04/bones-and-all-review-a-messy-cannibalistic-love-affair/) - Luca Guadagnino delivers an unsettling journey across rural 1990s America with a chilling premise and question of morality when you've been cursed with cannibalistic instincts. Bones and All Directed by Luca GuadagninoStarring Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, and Mark Rylance Runtime: 2 hours, 10 minutes Synopsis Content Warning: Cannibalism(I won't get into too much details regarding
- [Bad Boys: Ride or Die review: Smith and Lawrence Shine Again](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/06/bad-boys-ride-or-die-review-smith-and-lawrence-shine-again/) - Once again under the helm of Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Bad Boys: Ride or Die - the fourth entry into the franchise - continues the upward trend with great emotional stakes, lots of laughs, and superb action thrills as Martin Lawrence and Will Smith lean on their trademark chemistry for success. Bad Boys:
- [Taking Another Look at No Way Home’s Villains](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/05/taking-another-look-at-no-way-homes-villains/) - Deciding to save the villains in No Way Home may have been tragic for our MCU Peter, but what he did for Maguire’s and Garfield’s universes is immeasurable and deserves another look. Okay, let’s start with a quick recap of Spider-Man: No Way Home… **SPOILERS** Tom Holland’s Peter Parker asks Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for
- [Babes review: Motherhood Is Sweet and Gross](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/06/01/babes-review-motherhood-is-sweet-and-gross/) - I promise you, you'll never look at pregnancy the same way in Pamela Adlon's directorial debut, with comedy stars Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau packing the comedic and emotional punch. Babes (2024) Directed by Pamela AdlonStarring Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau, Hassan Minaj, Oliver Platt, John Carroll Lynch, Sandra Bernhard, Stephan James, Kenny & Keith Lucas
- [Recapping Sony's State of Play](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/31/recapping-sonys-state-of-play/) - Yesterday, Sony dropped some great news for the regular Sony fans, PSVR fans, and PC fans (provided they have a PSN account? Why Sony?!) There's guaranteed to be more content released in the next few days across the variety of game trade shows occurring next week, but Sony decided to get a jump on everyone
- [Back to Black review: A Depressingly Stale Biopic](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/31/back-to-black-review-a-depressingly-stale-biopic/) - Rising actress Marisa Abela takes on the gargantuan task of portraying Amy Winehouse's tragic life in a biopic mired and weighed down by a problematic vision. Back to Black Directed by Sam Taylor-JohnsonStarring Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville Runtime: 2 hours, 2 mins Synopsis Amy Winehouse (Abela) is starting to find career
- [Outlaw Johnny Black review: A Nonsensical Western Romp](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/31/outlaw-johnny-black-review-a-nonsensical-western-romp/) - Director Michael Jai White, never lacking in a sense of humor, infuses his trademark Black Dynamite-style of blaxploitation into the old west and tackles a few complicated racial issues along the way, in the first release from his new studio, Jaigantic. How well does this all come together? Outlaw Johnny Black Directed by Michael Jai
- [A Brief Aside About Watching Every Planet of the Apes](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/29/a-brief-aside-about-watching-every-planet-of-the-apes/) - Or ABAAWEPOTA for short...but I'm not sure that really saved any time I absolutely love the Planet of the Apes series...but dear god was it confusing to watch them in a coherent manner before the internet came into its own. What follows is a story about how I utterly failed to watch these films when
- [Argylle… Is It Worth Your While?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/27/argylle-is-it-worth-your-while/) - A spy action comedy about a writer, Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), who is writing the next installment in her best selling Argylle book series. The series has given Elly quite the reputation as the books also seem to link to actual world events, as well as uncovering identities of dangerous spies. While traveling to visit
- [Director Spotlight: Martin McDonagh](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/03/07/director-spotlight-martin-mcdonagh/) - A review of writer and director Martin McDonagh’s films and style. Overview Martin McDonagh has been one of my favorite film writers and directors for a long time. Although his body of work is rather small, every movie he’s made is consistently impressive, even his early work. First, let’s take a look at his films
- [How I Learned to Love "Star Trek" as a Lifelong Trekkie](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/28/how-i-learned-to-love-star-trek-as-a-lifelong-trekkie/) - Our very own staff writer, Mark Gilman, explores the ups, downs, and subspaces in between of a lifelong journey in Stark Trek Fandom through this poignant and wholesome retrospective. To Explore Strange New Worlds I grew up a Star Trek fan. At the age of four, my father sat me down to watch the premiere
- [The Fall Guy review: A Stuntman's Dream](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/26/the-fall-guy-review-a-stuntmans-dream/) - Loosely based on the 1980s series of the same name, former stuntman Director David Leitsch crafts a fitting comedic homage to the history of stunt choreography (and set a world record while doing it). The Fall Guy Directed by David LeitschStarring Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Teresa Palmer
- [American Society of Magical Negroes review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/23/american-society-of-magical-negroes-review/) - Kobi Libii's directorial debut delivers some solid laughs, but his exploration of a tired and problematic trope fails to deliver when the narrative needs it most. American Society of Magical Negroes Directed by Kobi LibiiStarring Justice Smith, An-Li Bogan, David Allen Grier, Nicole Byer, Rupert Grint, Drew Tarver Runtime: 1 hour, 44 minutes Synopsis Aren
- [Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/11/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-review/) - Director Wes Ball kicks off a new trilogy in the Planet of the Apes series that delivers plenty of promise and intrigue, leaving the door open for new exploration or potentially rehashing the same old themes. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Directed by Wes BallStarring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon
- [2024 Summer Box Office Predictions](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/05/11/2024-summer-box-office-predictions/) - With the release of The Fall Guy last week, we're officially in the start of 2024's summer box office. Commander Shipp provides his insight and predicts where he thinks every movie will end up when the summer ends. Hey movie fans, we gather once again to predict how the summer box office will pan out.
- [Civil War review: An Inferno You Can't Look Away From](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/04/13/civil-war-review-an-inferno-you-cant-look-away-from/) - Alex Garland crafts a visually dense and emotionally tense thriller centered on the lives of 4 journalists as they wrestle with their roles in covering the war of the century. Civil War Directed by Alex GarlandStarring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley, Nick Offerman, Jesse Plemons Runtime: 1 hour, 49 mins Synopsis As
- [Late Night with the Devil review: Reinvigorating Found Footage Horror](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/03/27/late-night-with-the-devil-review-reinvigorating-found-footage-horror/) - David Dastmalchian takes his leading role shot as fictional late-night host Jack Delroy in a horror film that could invoke the best supernatural occult scares of the 1970-80s in a fresh found footage package. Late Night with the Devil Directed by Cameron and Colin CairnesStarring David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Michael Ironside, Ingrid Torelli,
- [How One Looney Tunes’ Character Can Perfectly Explain “Nope”](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/01/how-one-looney-tunes-character-can-perfectly-explain-nope/) - If you didn’t get the "Gordy’s Home" storyline in Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022), Commander Shipp offers a look at one character from the classic cartoon series Looney Tunes that may help you understand and connect with the rampage that kicks off the film. When Nope originally came out in 2022, I was overseas and had
- [Cross-posting Issue](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/03/12/cross-posting-issue/) - Hey friends, we apologize for some of the recent articles failing to crosspost. In our creator view, we can see every Patreon post listed but we didn't realize that our new plug-in on the site wasn't showing those articles to your Patreon app or the Nerd Union page.If you check out Nerd Union's main website,
- [Commander Shipp's New-ish Scoring System and Other Thoughts on Reviewing Movies](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/03/06/commander-shipps-new-ish-scoring-system-and-other-thoughts-on-reviewing-movies/) - Because picking numbers or stars is so 2023... It’s Commander Shipp here, and today I want to break down the new review system I’ve been rolling out for my movie reviews in 2024. This idea has been bouncing around in my head for a while…but I’ve been hesitant to use it for several reasons, which
- [Drive-Away Dolls review: A Hilarious Lesbian Romp](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/03/03/drive-away-dolls-review-a-hilarious-lesbian-romp/) - While there are a few Coen trademark touches that don't land well in this solo outing by Ethan, two rising stars in Qualley and Viswanathan make a great duo and generate plenty of laughs in this short screwball travel story. Drive Away Dolls Directed by Ethan CoenStarring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo,
- [Madame Web review: Sony's Latest Misfire](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/03/01/madame-web-review-sonys-latest-misfire/) - Web isn't nearly as offensive to the cinematic process as say a Jonah Hex (2010) or even Sony's own Morbius (2022), but its impressive levels of apathy and mediocrity would make December's Aquaman sequel blush in embarrassment. Madame Web Directed by S.J. ClarksonStarring Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Adam Scott, Emma Roberts, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor
- [Dune Part Two review: A Masterpiece Among Scifi Greats](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/28/dune-part-two-review-a-masterpiece-among-scifi-greats/) - Denis Villeneuve's carefully crafted sequel ups the ante as Timothée Chalamet's performance as Paul Atreides wrestles with his destiny and sets the stage for further exploration within the Dune universe. Dune Part Two Directed by Denis VilleneuveStarring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Stellan Skarsgård, Christopher Walken, Lea
- [The Taste of Things review: A Tender Exploration of Longing](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/13/the-taste-of-things-review-a-tender-exploration-of-longing/) - Trần Anh Hùng crafts an incredibly intimate journey across French cuisines through the eyes of characters portrayed by former, real-life partners Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel in a romantic drama you won't soon forget. The Taste of Things Directed by Trần Anh HùngStarring Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel Runtime: 2 hours, 16 mins(French with English
- [Lisa Frankenstein review: Promising Debut for Zelda Williams](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/10/lisa-frankenstein-review-promising-debut-for-zelda-williams/) - While it doesn't hit on every mark, Frankenstein channels all the fun of 1980s teenage quasi-horror and supernatural cult hits with a modern, raunchy approach. Lisa Frankenstein Directed by Zelda WilliamsStarring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprause, Liza Soberano, Carla Gugino, Joe Chrest Runtime: 1 hour, 41 minutes Synopsis High-school student Lisa Swallows (Newton) is struggling to
- [Godzilla Minus One / Minus Color review: More of the Same Goodness](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/05/godzilla-minus-one-minus-color-review-more-of-the-same-goodness/) - How was the re-release of Toho Studio's latest Godzilla flick in black and white? In a single word... Skreeoooonk For my full review covering the story and other aspects, check it out here. This review will solely focus on the differences between the two versions. A Quick Aside On B/W Movie Versions I've seen some
- [Making Sense of The Marvels Box Office Drop](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/11/21/making-sense-of-the-marvels-box-office-drop/) - After a ridiculous week of good and bad takes, Commander Shipp attempts to explain the factors that led to The Marvels having such a low box office weekend and why pinning it on one factor is pretty reductive. (If you're interested in my complete thoughts on The Marvels movie itself, you can check out my
- [Argylle review: Matthew Vaughn Has Lost His Touch](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/02/02/argylle-review-matthew-vaughn-has-lost-his-touch/) - Whatever potential the former X-Men: First Class (2011) director showed us throughout the years has fizzled out as this recent misfire combines the worst elements of spy movies with an incomprehensible plot. Argylle Directed by Matthew VaughnStarring Bryce Dallas Howard, Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and
- [Origin review: Aspirational But Messy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/27/origin-review-aspirational-but-messy/) - There's a lot to like about Ava DuVernay's adaptation of Caste, weaving in the real-life strife experienced by writer Isabel Wilkerson and pointing out how connected human oppression really is...the style and construction of the journey however complicates an already dense message. Origin Directed by Ava DuVernayStarring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash Runtime: 2
- [The Complete List of 2024 Academy Award Nominees](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/23/the-complete-list-of-2024-academy-award-nominees/) - The nominations are in, here's the complete list of Academy Award nominees for the 2024 Oscars. Stay tuned for Commander Shipp's breakdown, featuring his personal picks, who he thinks will win, and discussing the potential snubs. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE NOMINEES BRADLEY COOPER Maestro COLMAN DOMINGO Rustin PAUL GIAMATTI The Holdovers CILLIAN MURPHY Oppenheimer
- [The Color Purple review: A Bold, Unnecessary Take](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/25/the-color-purple-review-a-bold-unnecessary-take/) - While this adaptation of the stage musical showcases amazing talent and musical number, the torturous issues that plague the core story are still present and call into question who this film is meant for. The Color Purple Directed by Blitz BazawuleStarring Fantasia Barrio, Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, and Danielle Brooks Runtime: 2
- [American Fiction review: Wright Is Front And Center For Once](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/24/american-fiction-review-wright-is-front-and-center-for-once/) - Jeffrey Wright shines in this exploration of what makes a project "black", zeroing in on Hollywood and pop culture's drive towards only one type of black story, stifling any other forms of expression that don't fit neatly inside that box. American Fiction Directed by Cord JeffersonStarring Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa
- [The Best Movie Scores of 2023](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/23/the-best-movie-scores-of-2023/) - In a long overdue segment for our site, Commander Shipp tells you about this favorite film scores of the year and why they made his list. A Prelude Despite my loathing of listicles, I honestly can't believe this is the first time that I've ever talked about film scores in-depth on Nerd Union. Discussing film
- [What Makes BoJack Horseman an Amazing Show?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/12/what-makes-bojack-horseman-an-amazing-show/) - Having watched BoJack Horseman (2014-2020) several times, I've become convinced it's one of the best shows ever made. Let me tell you why. **Content Warning: suicide** Overview As we finished our however-many rewatch of BoJack Horseman, my husband asked me what my favorite things were about the show. Well, once I got on a roll,
- [Dumb Money review: The Story of Gaming Wall Street](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/19/dumb-money-review-the-story-of-gaming-wall-street/) - Focused on one wild corner of the internet that took center stage in 2021, we're shown how millions of investors pushed back against Wall Street: by putting all their chips on GameStop. Commander Shipp is here to help you catch up on all the context and investment terms needed to understand and appreciate this wild,
- [Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: DC's Universe Mercifully Ends](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/13/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-review-dcs-universe-mercifully-ends/) - With minimal press and a whimpering box office slate in 2023, Warner Bros / DC’s final entry into their shared universe repeats the same problems that led to such an abysmal state of affairs. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Directed by James WanStarring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Runtime: 2 hours, 4 mins
- [Commander Shipp's Top 10 Films of 2023](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/03/commander-shipps-top-10-films-of-2023/) - The 2023 movie season is over, but award season is just around the corner. What did Commander Shipp think about this year's offerings? Let's discuss. It's my second annual listicle! Yay! I'm kidding, if you remember how this worked last year, while this is technically a top ten list, you'll notice it's also not ranked.
- [Godzilla Minus One review: Dissecting Japan's Imperial Regret](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/12/26/godzilla-minus-one-review-dissecting-japans-imperial-regret/) - Most of the acclaim surrounding Toho Studios' latest entry will focus on the depiction of Godzilla, but don't lose sight of how effective the cast conveys a mixture of post-World War 2 emotions. Godzilla Minus One Directed by Takashi YamazakiStarring Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Yuki Yamada Runtime: 2 hours, 5 mins Synopsis Reeling after
- [Logan’s Top 10 Movies from 2023](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/02/logans-top-10-movies-from-2023/) - A list of my favorite movies that came out in 2023. Overview It’s that time of year again. Following up on my Top Ten Movies from 2022 article from last year, here are my favorite movies that came out this year, plus honorable mentions and my least favorite movie of the year. 10. The Creator
- [Colin's Top 10 Movies of 2023](https://www.nerdunion.us/2024/01/04/colins-top-10-movies-of-2023/) - Here we are again, the end of the year, and coming up with my top 10 movie list of the year. Going through what I have seen this year, I will admit, I am a bit disappointed in myself for how many smaller and independent movies I ended up not seeing. So, bust out the popcorn as
- [Rebel Moon Part One review: Snyder Under Delivers Yet Again](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/12/26/rebel-moon-part-one-review-snyder-under-delivers-yet-again/) - Taking no lessons from recent successes Army of the Dead (2021) or the passable, yet bloated cut of Justice League (2021), Rebel Moon (2023) revels in the same excesses and poor characterizations that have weighed down other promising Zack Snyder productions. Rebel Moon Part One: Child of Fire Directed by Zack SnyderStarring Sofia Boutella, Djimon
- [Something for Everyone in "Everything Everywhere All At Once" review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/08/24/something-for-everyone-in-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-review/) - Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022), or EEAAO, is a multiverse-hopping, genre-bending movie about realizing one’s potential and choosing the life that is most authentic to oneself - especially in the midst of chaos. Everything Everywhere All At Once Directed by: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Stephanie
- [The Best Things About Baldur's Gate 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/12/09/the-best-things-about-baldurs-gate-3/) - Baldur's Gate 3 won 2023 Game of the Year and it definitely deserves it! Here are some highlights of what makes it so amazing. Overview I've been playing Baldur's Gate 3 (2023) pretty consistently since it came out and finally finished a full playthrough - by the end I realized that this is my new
- [The Creator review: A Stunning, Uneven AI Epic](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/12/06/the-creator-review-a-stunning-uneven-ai-epic/) - After a 7 year absence, Gareth Edwards returns to the director chair - crafting a new AI-driven story that's timely and resonant, even if there's a few moments near the end that don't completely come together or feel earned. The Creator Directed by Gareth EdwardsStarring John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe Runtime: 2 hours,
- [Napoleon review: Scott and Phoenix Make For A Solid Reunion](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/11/24/napoleon-review-scott-and-phoenix-make-for-a-solid-reunion/) - Director Ridley Scott and veteran actor Joaquin Phoenix reunite for the first time since Gladiator and the result is nothing short of amazing....even if there's a few historical qualms. Napoleon Directed by Ridley ScottStarring Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby Runtime: 2 hours, 37 mins (Theatrical Cut) Synopsis Based on the French general and eventual emperor, Napoleon
- [The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Spoiler-Free) review: A Thrilling Companion Piece](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/11/17/the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-review-a-thrilling-companion-piece/) - Based on the Suzanne Collins prequel book to The Hunger Games, this story takes us decades before the events of the series to a young Coriolanus Snow, showcasing his rise to power, deepening the totalitarian and classist themes explored in the original series, and giving us another opportunity to explore the depravity and opulence of
- [The Marvels (Spoiler-Free) review: An Unfortunate Misstep](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/11/13/the-marvels-spoiler-free-review-an-unfortunate-misstep/) - The sequel to 2019's Captain Marvel brings back Brie Larson paired with a new crew to help save the universe. But does it live up to the lofty standards set by its MCU predecessor? Or does it continue the troubling trajectory of Phase 5 movies? Find out ahead The Marvels Directed by Nia DaCostaStarring Brie
- [Corner Office review: "A Bleak and Charming Story About Office Daydreaming"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/26/corner-office-review-a-bleak-and-charming-story-about-office-daydreaming/) - Based on the book The Room by Jonas Karlsson, Jon Hamm stars as the overachieving office worker Orson, who falls into trouble with his workplace when he unwittingly enters a room that seemingly only he can see. Corner Office Directed by Joachim Back, Starring Jon Hamm, Sarah Gordon, and Danny Pudi Runtime: 1 hour, 41
- [Air (2023) review: Late 80s Marketing Fever Dream](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/22/air-2023-review-late-80s-marketing-fever-dream/) - Most avid Jordan fans and capitalism apologists are going to love this rosy-eyed look back at Nike while a few will - and should - point out that the period being glamorized isn't all it's cracked up to be. Air (2023) Directed by Ben Affleck, Starring Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Ben Affleck, Chris Tucker, and
- [52: A Doorway to the DC Comicverse](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/25/52-a-doorway-to-the-dc-comicverse/) - New to DC comics and struggling to find a good starting point? Here’s why 52 could help get you on the right track. 52 If you’re just getting into DC comics like me, you may have found yourself overwhelmed trying to figure where-oh-where to start. There are a few times in DC history where everything
- [A Haunting in Venice review: Branagh Has Found His Groove](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/18/a-haunting-in-venice-review-branagh-has-found-his-groove/) - Based on Agatha Christie's Hallowe'en Party, Kenneth Branagh's third adaptation in the Hercule Poirot series attempts to blend solid horror elements with the core whodunnit structure. So how well does it work? A Haunting in Venice Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Starring Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes Synopsis World-famous detective
- [Bottoms review: A Bloody and Messy Coming-of-Age Story:](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/15/bottoms-review-a-bloody-and-messy-coming-of-age-story/) - Emma Seligman's sophomore effort has a few sweet moments peppered through the whole production, but audiences wanting a solid update to the lesbian coming-of-age story can look elsewhere. Bottoms Directed by Emma Seligman, Starring Rachel Sennot, Ayo Edebiri, Marshawn Lynch Runtime: 1 hr 32 mins Synopsis High schoolers PJ (Rachel Sennot) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri)
- [Elemental: Getting Marginally Better About Race](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/14/elemental-getting-marginally-better-about-race/) - This is an honest review of Elemental (2023), by way of explaining the problematic issue of Racism that is still showing up in media through barely veiled plotlines - much like in previous movies, such as Zootopia (2016) and Bright (2017). All of these films show how even the most positive racism can cause harm.
- [Remnant 2 Starter Guide](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/13/remnant-2-starter-guide/) - Save yourself some time at the beginning of the new Remnant 2 (2023) from Gunfire Games with these helpful tips on starting your gameplay. Time Saving Tips Overview It took me some time and experimentation to figure out this game at first, and there are things I wished I'd known going in. Here are some
- [Hellraiser (2022) review: Boxes within Boxes](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/08/23/hellraiser-2022-review-boxes-within-boxes/) - Comparing the new Hellraiser (2022) film to the established Hellraiser franchise to see what they did well ... and what they did wrong. Overview I'm so torn on this movie because there are some things they did that feel like a complete disregard to the established lore in the prior movies, but there are other
- [How Shifting Dune 2 Affects Warner Bros and More](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/09/01/how-shifting-dune-2-affects-warner-bros-and-more/) - While the rumor mill is already trying to point towards the ongoing strikes as the primary source of blame, it bears repeating that this situation is one that Warner Bros (WB) and the major studios created. So, what does this decision mean for their other projects coming out this year and how will it effect
- [What To Watch On National Cinema Day](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/08/25/what-to-watch-on-national-cinema-day/) - Celebrate the second annual tradition of National Cinema Day (NCD) this coming Sunday, August 27th with a few selections from our resident film critic Commander Shipp. This initiative that started back in 2022 by non-profit The Cinema Foundation, aims to get people back into theaters by coordinating with studios and theater chains for a singular
- [Gran Turismo review: "Better Off Playing The Game"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/08/25/gran-turismo-review-better-off-playing-the-game/) - Even with star power like Djimon Hounsou, Orlando Bloom, and David Harbour, Gran Turismo can't save a script that's mostly lacking in the energy department - despite the amount of high octane stunts. Gran Turismo Directed By: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Archie Madekwe, Orlando Bloom, Djimon Hounsou, and David Harbour Runtime: 2 hours, 14 minutes Synopsis
- [Blue Beetle spoiler-free review: "Nothing New But Family"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/08/23/blue-beetle-spoiler-free-review-nothing-new-but-family/) - While no one except James Gunn and Peter Safran know what's truly going on with the DC universe, Blue Beetle's entry gives the fans a brief respite from the storm of reshuffling. Spoiler-free review! Blue Beetle Directed by: Ángel Manuel Soto Starring: Xolo Maridueña, George Lopez, and Susan Sarandon Runtime: 2 hours, 7 Mins Synopsis
- [Shortcomings review: "Randall Park Dazzles In Directorial Debut"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/08/26/shortcomings-review-randall-park-dazzles-in-directorial-debut/) - Based on the graphic novel by Adrian Tomine and buoyed by the performances of Justin H. Min and comedian Sherry Cola, first-time director Randall Park delivers a solid romantic comedy that manages to make our protagonist wrestle with their toxic behavior in ways that would make 500 Days of Summer envious. Shortcomings Directed by Randall
- [Fast X: The Fellowship of the Toretto](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/06/03/fast-x-the-fellowship-of-the-toretto/) - Earlier this year, Vin Diesel compared the Fast & Furious mythology to the Lord of the Rings and all I could do was scoff at that idea. After seeing Fast X... I completely get it! No, I am only kidding around, it still sounds ridiculous, however, I cannot believe how much I ended up really
- [They/Them Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/10/30/they-them-review/) - Taking a look at They/Them (2022) through my POV as a non-binary horror fan. ***Contains Spoilers*** Overview They/Them is a slasher film set at a gay conversion camp. Most of the campers are there because they are gay, but there's also a few trans characters, such as the main character, Jordan (Theo Germaine), who is
- [Tiers Update](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/07/11/tiers-update/) - Good morning Nerd Union supporters!You may have noticed recently that we stopped payments for our tiers and that's because we simply haven't been able to keep pace with what we originally rolled out. Going forward, we're going to simplify our tiers into two bucketsSupportive Nerd $3 This tier is simply for folks who like what
- [Super Mario Bros Movie review "More Fun Than A Twitch Stream?"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/04/07/super-mario-bros-movie-review-more-fun-than-a-twitch-stream/) - While Illumination Animation's outing is certainly better than the clunker that came out in the 90's, does it do enough to satisfy both the younger audience and older nostalgic fans? Quick Synopsis The Super Mario Bros. Movie features Brooklyn plumbers / brothers Mario and Luigi striking out on their own. After a recent failure on
- ["A Motley Crew of Hilarity" Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/04/05/a-motley-crew-of-hilarity-dungeons-and-dragons-honor-among-thieves-review/) - You may believe this film has no business being any good but coupled with a stellar cast and a decent script, the movie executes well enough to satisfy committed D&D fans and casual viewers alike - while genuinely developing its own distinct and memorable flair. Based off the pen and paper role-playing franchise, Dungeons and
- [Get FAST Get FURIOUS: a primer for The Fast Saga.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/04/05/get-fast-get-furious-a-primer-for-the-fast-saga/) - With the ever expanding family in the Fast & Furious series - and The Fast Saga coming out with the first part of its big finale this summer - let’s take a look at the road behind us and quickly recap the highlights to get yourself ready for Fast X. The below recaps do contain
- ["Gives You The Thrills & Then Some" John Wick 4 review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/26/gives-you-the-thrills-then-some-john-wick-4-review/) - John Wick 4 delivers the goods for its most adherent fans, but you can't help but wonder, like many of the characters involved: when will this ever end? The fourth, and possibly final entry in the John Wick franchise sees John (Keanu Reeves) attempting to gain his freedom from the High Table as they assign
- ["Everything Everywhere Nearly Sweeps" 95th Oscars Recap](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/13/everything-everywhere-nearly-sweeps-95th-oscars-recap/) - Everything Everywhere All At Once takes home 7 wins out of it's 11 nominations, with a few surprises and an odd trend towards the middle of the show. Let's get into it. Everything Everywhere Cleans Up, with some All Quiet Distraction We'll talk about how the broadcast was structured, and the interesting All Quiet picks
- ["The Nuance Of The Patriarchy" Women Talking review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/13/the-nuance-of-the-patriarchy-women-talking-review/) - If I told you a movie set in an isolated religious group would lay out a compelling case for how to tackle and dissect the patriarchy, you'd probably say it's a Sarah Polley movie...and you'd be right. **Screened as part of the 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival** Content Warning: This review will briefly discuss
- [Talking about Women Talking: A Woman's Perspective Recap Review ***Spoiler Edition***](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/12/talking-about-women-talking-a-womans-perspective-recap-review-spoiler-edition/) - While the title Women Talking (2022) seems demure, these women are actually trying to put words into action after a shocking revelation. After years of all the female-bodied residents of an isolated Mennonite community having strange experiences in their sleep dismissed by the men, undeniable proof is discovered that a group of men in the
- [Glorious Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/09/glorious-review/) - One hell of a new take on the “chosen one must save the universe” trope. (Spoiler Free) I have to say, I was not expecting to have such a good time on a movie set almost entirely in a public restroom. At a glance, the premise “heartbroken man stuck in a bathroom is tasked by
- [Gloating Over Discovery's Final Season Is Sickening](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/08/gloating-over-discoverys-final-season-is-sickening/) - Announced on Thursday, Star Trek Discovery's upcoming 5th season, debuting now in 2024 will be it's last. However, the online reaction by it's rabid base of haters says more about them than it does the show's quality. On Thursday, Paramount Plus officially announced that Star Trek Discovery's upcoming 5th season will be it's last. Originally
- [Binge this Webcomic: Crabgrass](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/08/binge-this-webcomic-crabgrass/) - If you are: nostalgic for way-back when you looked forward to your parents getting done with the Sunday paper, curious to see how newspaper comics have taken to the digital age, or just want another comic to read... You should binge Crabgrass. If you read comics on Instagram (AKA Instagram comics), it won’t take too
- [Oscars 2023 Livestream](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/03/03/oscars-2023-livestream/) - Next weekend, we'll be doing a Oscars podcast episode to kickoff our new movie and TV podcast show, Content Not Found. To celebrate the Oscar wins and our patrons, we'll do a 1 hour pre-show on Patreon that's exclusive to our supporters, before we do our main show on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook that's available
- [Binge This Webcomic: Problem Child](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/05/binge-this-webcomic-problem-child/) - If you: find yourself seeking the catharsis of tragedy or the triumph of overcoming said tragedy; if you want to explore your personal trauma with the distance fiction allows; or if you just want to watch the drama of people ruining their lives with guilt... You should binge Problem Child. If you're anything like me,
- ["A Silly Romp Through A.I.-What-If's" M3GAN review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/28/a-silly-romp-through-a-i-what-ifs-m3gan-review/) - If the first horror movie of 2023 is any indication, we're in for another great year of thrills and frights from the most unlikely and smallest places. I'll restrain myself from waxing poetic about the amazing decade of horror we've had (we already did that here). But it's a great sign for the rest of
- [Commander Shipp's Top 10 Films of 2022](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/30/commander-shipps-top-10-films-of-2022/) - It's that time of year again when your favorite critics start to stress out about what they have and haven't watched throughout the previous year and make their best predictions of what's going to happen this award season. But I'm putting my foot down dang it, I want to do this list considerably different than
- [Is The Super Mario Trailer As Bad As We Imagined?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/10/12/is-the-super-mario-trailer-as-bad-as-we-imagined/) - I’m not sure how to feel about my childhood being portrayed this way, but let’s talk about the positives at least…before we talk about the negatives. The long-awaited trailer for Super Mario Bros. debuted during a Nintendo Direct yesterday, opening onto a scene of Bowser’s impressive ship landing in front of the Penguin‘s castle? I
- [I Have A Few Questions after Don't Worry Darling](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/09/30/i-have-a-few-questions-after-dont-worry-darling/) - I didn't want to tackle the controversy surrounding the film in my review to keep the movie analysis mostly separate from that drama. But in talking about spoilers, this seems like a great place to talk about a few of the issues on set and my general problems with the film that need spoiler context.
- [The State of Horror...2010-ish to Now](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/27/the-state-of-horror-2010-ish-to-now/) - This past year and decade plus have produced some memorable horror classics and the genre on the whole seems to be heading in the right direction. Join Commander Shipp, Ollie, Vartan, and Logan for their thoughts on the genre, where it's been, where is currently and where it can go. Editor's Note: State Of...is a
- ["A Nightmarish Slog" Skinamarink review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/29/a-nightmarish-slog-skinamarink-review/) - There’s a shorter version of this film that would be amazing…as it is, the low-budget result from Kyle Edward Ball’s freshman outing plays out like a bad edition of Five Nights at Freddy’s. The premise is fairly simple: two kids are having trouble sleeping (Kevin in particular is sleepwalking) while an malevolent entity terrorizes their
- [Colin's Top 10 Movies of 2022](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/13/colins-top-10-movies-of-2022/) - We did it all! We survived 2022! Hope all is well with you. I’m pretty excited because this is the first year since the pandemic that I actually have a top 10! This was definitely a great year for film and with such a variety. As every year, I didn’t see everything I wanted to,
- [Logan's Top Ten Movies of 2022](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/10/logans-top-ten-movies-of-2022/) - Find out which movies released in 2022 stood out as the best… or the worst. Overview 2022 has been an interesting year for movies. In particular, there were a number of quality horror and mystery films that I quite enjoyed. So without further ado, here are my top ten favorite movies I watched that came
- [Violent Night… holy... hell! What a night!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2023/01/06/violent-night-holy-hell-what-a-night/) - Violent Night stars David Harbour playing the big guy, Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve while he is delivering presents, Santa gets entangled into a night of survival, as the house he visits is swarmed with mercenaries targeting the family inside. It was marketed as “Die Hard meets Home Alone” and that is the best way
- ["Que Será, Será" Westworld Season 4 Finale](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/08/16/que-sera-westworld-season-4-finale/) - Does the 8th and final episode of Westworld's 4th season set the stage for humanity and artificial intelligence's final gasp? Parts of the finale ended in predictable or lackluster ways, but where it left us is a pretty new place for everyone, especially the remnants of humanity. Christina Was The Endgame Ooooookay so this was
- ["Metanoia" Westworld Season 4 Episode 7](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/08/08/metanoia-westworld-season-4-episode-7/) - If you have a fan favorite character, brace yourself... The penultimate episode before next week’s season finale does a lot of heavy lifting with Bernard and Maeve going toe-to-toe with Halores and Host-William, but the endings leave us in quite the pickle for how anyone will survive. Trust Goes Both Ways Bernard has been trying
- ["Fidelity" Westworld Season 4, Episode 6](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/08/01/fidelity-westworld-season-4-episode-6/) - The endgame is in sight, but before we get there, we have to reveal a few things about our favorite host duo Stubbs and Bernard. Meanwhile, Caleb repeats the same day…sort of. Caleb’s Rogue-Lite Journey Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan really missed an opportunity to key into gaming culture by not calling this episode "Rogue-Lite"
- ["Zhuangzi" Westworld Season 4 Episode 5](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/24/zhuangzi-westworld-season-4-episode-5/) - Well shit...Maeve was right Hello my fellow guests/hosts, since I've been traveling and got behind, I've had the benefit of watching the first 5 episodes, so I'll contain my thoughts to what happened in each episode in case you want to read these as you catch up. After last week’s bomb shell reveal, we’re now
- ["The Auguries" Westworld Season 4 Episode 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/06/26/the-auguries-westworld-season-4-episode-1/) - Familiar faces return in this season premiere, but the structure so far feels like we're setup for a slow burn. Hello my fellow guests/hosts, since I've been traveling and got behind, I've had the benefit of watching the first 5 episodes, so I'll contain my thoughts to what happened in each episode in case you
- ["Années Folles" Westworld Season 4 Episode 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/10/annees-folles-westworld-season-4-episode-3/) - After last week's return to a familiar locale, we finally get an appearance from one of our favorite hosts...who apparently got quite the upgrade Hello my fellow guests/hosts, since I've been traveling and got behind, I've had the benefit of watching the first 5 episodes, so I'll contain my thoughts to what happened in each
- ["Well Enough Alone" Westworld Season 4 Episode 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/06/26/well-enough-alone-westworld-season-4-episode-2/) - The slow burn continues as Season Four decides to take its time building two stories with Christina learning more about her assailant, while Maeve and Caleb try to figure out why Host-William and Halores want them dead. Hello my fellow guests/hosts, since I've been traveling and got behind, I've had the benefit of watching the
- ["Crisis Theory" Westworld Season 3 Episode 8 - Season Finale](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/04/crisis-theory-westworld-season-3-episode-8-season-finale/) - Writer's Note: This is the season finale and will include spoilers for this episode and every one before it. If you want to catch up, go watch the previous episodes and check out my episode recaps before reading this one. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Quick Synopsis Caleb's (Aaron Paul) ear piece directs him to
- ["Passed Pawn" Westworld Season 3 Episode 7](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/26/passed-pawn-westworld-season-3-episode-7/) - Writer's Note: Every Westworld episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Quick Synopsis Dolores-Sato(Hiroyuki Sanada) sends an assistant off to deliver a package as Halores (Tessa Thompson) informs him that she's sold him out to Maeve and is abandoning Dolores' plan. Sato
- ["Decoherence" Westworld Season 3 Episode 6](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/20/decoherence-westworld-season-3-episode-6/) - Writer's Note: Every Westworld episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Quick Synopsis Maeve (Thandie Newton) wakes up back in Serac's (Vincent Cassel) simulation, where he promises to bring her more assistance (e.g. reviving the real Hector and others). When Hector (Rodrigo
- ["Genre" Westworld Season 3 Episode 5](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/06/genre-westworld-season-3-episode-5/) - Writer's Note: Every Westworld episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Quick Synopsis Serac (Vincent Cassel) recounts his life after the nuclear attack on Paris and how he and his brother, Jean (Paul Cooper), created Rehoboam to avoid humanity's destruction. A young
- ["The Mother of Exiles" Westworld Season 3 Episode 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/06/the-mother-of-exiles-westworld-season-3-episode-4/) - We learn more about Dolores' plan as Bernard and Maeve track her down and execute their own strategies
- ["The Absence of Field" Westworld Season 3 Episode 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/31/the-absence-of-field-westworld-season-3-episode-3/) - Let's discuss Westworld Season 3, Episode 3 with more Charlotte Hale and the partnership between Dolores and Caleb
- ["The Winter Line" Westworld Season 3 Episode 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/22/the-winter-line-westworld-season-3-episode-2/) - Writer's Note: Every Westworld episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Quick Synopsis Maeve (Thandie Newton) awakes in Warworld and is quickly found by Hector (Rodrigo Santoro), who has also been repurposed into the new narrative. He doesn't recognize her as her
- ["Parce Domine" Westworld Season 3 Episode 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/15/parce-domine-westworld-season-3-episode-1/) - Writer's Note: Every Westworld episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Quick Synopsis Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood), back in her original body, attacks a Delos shareholder in his home in order to gain funds and access to AI company Incite; he dies
- [The Rockiest of Adam's, the Blackest of Nights - Review of Black Adam](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/11/18/the-rockiest-of-adams-the-blackest-of-nights-review-of-black-adam/) - Well, it finally happened, we finally got to see the Rock play a superhero… or super anti-hero? I feel like this movie was announced forever ago and to finally see it was like, “Yay! We did it all!” Black Adam is the twelfth chapter [or eleventh, if you don’t count Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)]
- ["A Modern Look at Pregnancy and Choices" Cherry review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/11/16/a-modern-look-at-pregnancy-and-choices-cherry-review/) - Like many teenage pregnancy stories before it, Cherry attempts to tackle the delicate issues facing potential mothers with an admittedly uneven approach. **Part of our Saint Louis International Film Festival 2022 coverage** The title character Cherry (played by Alex Trewhitt) works as a balloon clown (sorry magician, as she is quick to correct her friends
- ["A Pandemic-Themed Ride of Tension and Humor" Sick review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/10/29/a-pandemic-themed-ride-of-tension-and-humor-sick-review/) - John Hyams delivers a timely message that our actions during the pandemic were sometimes necessary and bizarre while crafting a nerve-wrecking and hilariously great horror ride. **Screened as part of the 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival** I was able to catch Sick at the opening night festivities at the amazing Music Box Theatre. If
- [The Slasher Awards: Standalone Edition](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/10/31/the-slasher-awards-standalone-edition/) - A comparison of standalone slashers and how they incorporate common slasher clichés. Overview After watching (lucky number) 13 popular slasher franchises for my classic and modern (1 & 2) slasher awards, it seemed time to compare a set of standalone slasher films, specifically: Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006), Tucker and Dale
- ["A Conflicted Crime and Love Story" Decision To Leave review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/10/29/a-conflicted-crime-and-love-story-decision-to-leave-review/) - Park Chan-wook crafts a suspenseful, warm, and deeply conflicted thriller about a detective falling in love with one of his suspects, which will leave audiences everywhere saddened and torn over the outcome as their cat and mouse game comes to a head. **Screened during the 58th Chicago International Film Festival** A Classic Noir Premise Detective
- [Halloween Ends Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/10/24/halloween-ends-review/) - Four years after Halloween Kills (2021), Michael’s legacy continues to wreak havoc in Haddonfield, but it’s all coming to an end - once and for all **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis It’s been four years since Michael was last seen. Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) is truly trying to move on with her life,
- [Halloween Series Overview](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/29/halloween-series-overview/) - An exploration and ranking of the films within the Halloween franchise. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, child/baby harm, animal harm, disturbing images** In preparation to watch Halloween Kills, I decided that it's time for this long-time horror fan to watch all of the Halloween movies. Yes, all of them. I had only ever seen the original
- ["A Well-Executed Assassin Romp" Bullet Train review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/09/27/a-well-executed-assassin-romp-bullet-train-review/) - No, it’s not going to wow you compared other assassin movies, but you’re going to have a blast with Brad Pitt’s latest romp. The premise for Bullet Train is familiar to the classic "assassins meet each other in the same location, only to find out they are either being recruited for a job, or they
- ["Surprisingly Hilarious, Warm, & Thoughtful" Belfast Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/30/surprisingly-hilarious-warm-thoughtful-belfast-review/) - Kenneth Branagh taps into his childhood experiences to deliver a charming, light-hearted coming of age story with a breakout star in Jude Hill. **Part of Commander Shipp's 57th Annual Chicago International Film Festival coverage** During the 57th annual Chicago International Film Festival, director Kenneth Branagh was in attendance to present Belfast and receive a well-deserved
- [Ryan Reynold's Teases Deadpool 3 In The Best Way Possible](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/09/27/ryan-reynolds-teases-deadpool-3-in-the-best-way-possible/) - It's official: Reynolds persistent nagging on Hugh Jackman has paid off, as Hugh's agreed to come back to play his version of Wolverine in Deadpool 3 A Few Things That Caught My Eye Using the gray suit from Deadpool 2 was a nice touch (when he's literally dying in front of Russell and the rest
- ["Plenty of Worries Abound" Don't Worry Darling review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/09/27/plenty-of-worries-abound-dont-worry-darling-review/) - Despite a culturally relevant and timely premise, there’s plenty to worry about with Olivia Wilde’s Darling, and that’s before we even get to the off/on set dramatics. **Spoiler-free review** There’s been more than a bit of hoopla about the Venice Film Festival, where Olivia Wilde and crew debuted the film while more and more details
- ["Still Clerkin" Clerks III review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/09/26/clerks-iii-still-clerkin/) - Clerks III is written and directed by Kevin Smith and is the ninth film in View Askewniverse, and picks up 15 years after Clerks II. The story revolves around Randal Graves surviving a heart attack and making a movie, with his best friend Dante Hicks, on their lives working at a convenience store. If you
- [Zelda Title Revealed from Nintendo Direct and More!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/09/13/zelda-title-revealed-from-nintendo-direct-and-more/) - Breath of the Wild's sequel will be called Tears of the Kingdom. Find out what else Nintendo announced right now. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Title Announcement The biggest announcement by far was the sequel title and footage to Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Tears of the Kingdom features a long pan up
- [The Slasher Awards: Classics Edition](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/12/11/the-slasher-awards-classics-edition/) - Who did it best? Who did it worst? Let’s find out! Overview I’ve spent the last few weeks watching every Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Hellraiser movie. Here, we’re going to compare all of these franchises to see which ones had the Best Slasher, Best Series, Best Individual
- ["Another Solid Key-series Entry" Key Flow review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/08/12/another-solid-key-series-entry-key-flow-review/) - Key Flow is a card-drafting, tableau building game for two to six players. It should last between one and two hours. As you may have guessed, this is another game in the Key series by Richard Breese. Now, if you’ve played Keyflower, this game is the card drafting variant. Yes, card variants remain popular. Yes,
- [Intro to Skirmish Games - Kings of War: Vanguard](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/08/05/intro-to-skirmish-games-kings-of-war-vanguard/) - Kings of War: Vanguard is a skirmish sized tabletop wargame, with approx. 10-30 models per side set in Mantica, the same setting as Mantic's mass battle game
- [Tonari: Fishing Together review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/29/tonari-fishing-together-review/) - Oh, Fishing, fishing, once again; Red fish, yellow fish, blues and greens; Avoid those purples, grab those pinks; Get as much shrimp as you can eat. In Tonari, you and up to three other players will pose as fishermen attempting to make the biggest catch in order to feed your village. The game is fairly
- [“More Sparkle Than Lightning” Thor: Love and Thunder review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/27/more-sparkle-than-lightning-thor-love-and-thunder-review/) - The cracks in the MCU formula have given way to a full flood of problems, most notable in Taika Waititi’s follow up to Thor: Ragnarok, which artfully knows how to pull jokes from its cast of characters but fails to deliver a meaningful story arc. (Mild-spoilers ahead) Let’s be fair about what I’m about to
- [Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton Tapped To Direct Avengers: The Kang Dynasty](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/27/shang-chis-destin-daniel-cretton-tapped-to-direct-avengers-the-kang-dynasty/) - Yesterday, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively announced that Cretton, director of Phase Four entry Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will helm the next Avengers movie: The Kang Dynasty While previous Phase 1 directors usually had a slate of films under their belt, like Jon Favreau with the Iron Man series, Kenneth Branaugh
- [Big Questions and Theories From the Wakanda Forever Trailer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/27/big-questions-and-theories-from-the-wakanda-forever-trailer/) - As Marvel released the teaser trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the internet has gone rabid trying to figure out everything we've seen. Here's Commander Shipp's take on the trailer and what it means for Marvel going forward. First Impressions As an avid, but disillusioned Marvel fan, I can definitely say that Phase Four has
- [Jurassic World: Dominion Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/13/jurassic-world-dominion-review/) - In the summer of 1993 my parents brought me to see this little dinosaur movie called Jurassic Park. I was almost 6 at the time and while watching it, I could tell my mother felt that this was a little too much for a kid my age. I remember a tyrannosaurus rex was chasing a
- [Jurassic World: Dominion Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/07/13/jurassic-world-dominion-review/) - In the summer of 1993 my parents brought me to see this little dinosaur movie called Jurassic Park. I was almost 6 at the time and while watching it, I could tell my mother felt that this was a little too much for a kid my age. I remember a tyrannosaurus rex was chasing a
- [Halloween Kills Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/29/halloween-kills-review/) - Picking up where Halloween (2018) ends, Michael continues to terrorize Haddonfield. This time, the town isn’t going to take it sitting down. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis Despite the elaborate trap set for Michael in the end of the previous film, Michael survives and continues his path of slaughter. Several of his original
- [The Slasher Awards: Modern Edition Part 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/04/04/the-slasher-awards-modern-edition-part-2/) - A second set of modern slashers, this time with a focus on slasher entities rather than slasher icons. Overview Following up my comparisons of classic and modern slashers, this time around I’m looking at several modern slasher series where the villain is a group or concept more than an individual icon. For this set, I’m
- [The Slasher Awards: Modern Edition](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/12/12/the-slasher-awards-modern-edition/) - Comparing more modern slasher films to their slasher icons. Overview Having previously reviewed five classic slasher franchises, I’ve moved on to compare several slasher series from the late nineties onward, namely Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Saw, and Hatchet. One thing of note moving into this era of slashers is that, with
- [The Book of Boba Fett Series Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/14/the-book-of-boba-fett-series-review/) - In the Star Wars franchise, I have always been ambivalent towards the character of Boba Fett - he looked cool, but I didn’t understand the praise he received as being this absolute badass. Then once Attack of the Clones (2002) came out, I was way more on the Jango Fett train than excited about young
- [The Book of Boba Fett Series Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/14/the-book-of-boba-fett-series-review/) - In the Star Wars franchise, I have always been ambivalent towards the character of Boba Fett - he looked cool, but I didn’t understand the praise he received as being this absolute badass. Then once Attack of the Clones (2002) came out, I was way more on the Jango Fett train than excited about young
- [American Horror Story: Coven Season Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/american-horror-story-coven-season-review/) - The pros and cons of season three of American Horror Story. Synopsis In New Orleans, a coven of witches run a school for young witches ("Bitchcraft"). Their number has dwindled over the decades, and now there are only four students ("Boy Parts"). Tradition holds that the most powerful witch of each generation, after passing the
- [“Fearful Pranks Ensue” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/fearful-pranks-ensue-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-4/) - On Halloween, tensions between Fiona and Marie Laveau reach a new height. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis In 1971, one of the hairdressers at Marie Laveau’s salon loses her son, killed by a group of whites men. Laveau casts a spell to revive corpses from the cemetery to attack and slaughter the men
- [“Boy Parts” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/boy-parts-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-2/) - Zoe and Madison revive Kyle while Fiona tracks down the secret to everlasting life. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis Two gator poachers encounter Misty Day in the swamp, who calls them murderers and revives several dead alligators to kill the poachers. Fiona has Madame LaLaurie tied up in her room and interrogates her
- [“The Seven Wonders” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 13](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/the-seven-wonders-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-13/) - The witches participate in the seven wonders to see which of them will become the next supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis The coven partakes of one last dinner before the trials of the seven wonders begins. Myrtle somberly reminds them that not they might not all survive. This time the trial will be conducted
- [“Go to Hell” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 12](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/go-to-hell-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-12/) - Preparations are made to select the next supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis An instructional video explains the seven wonders, a dangerous test that proves who is worthy to become the supreme. The seven categories are telekinesis, concilium (control of the mind), transmutation/teleportation, divination, vitalum vitalis (balancing the scales of life forces), descensum (descent into
- [“Protect the Coven” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 11](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/protect-the-coven-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-11/) - Cordelia takes a desperate step to restore her powers while Fiona and Laveau put an end to the witch hunters. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, torture, death** Synopsis The coven attends Nan’s funeral and are interrupted by Queenie’s return. She’s magically restored LaLaurie’s head to her body and drags her along with her by a leash. Returning
- [“The Magical Delights of Stevie Nicks” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 10](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/the-magical-delights-of-stevie-nicks-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-10/) - Marie Laveau’s immortality comes at a price, one Fiona is willing to give. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, child death** Synopsis Laveau shares a heart to heart with Fiona as she takes refuge under her roof. That night, Papa Legba (Lance Reddick) visits Laveau and demands an innocent soul, which she owes once a year as payment
- [“Head” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 9](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/head-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-9/) - Laveau pressures Hank to finally kill the witches once and for all. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis In 1991, Hank’s father takes him hunting in the woods, but their prey is witches, not wildlife. In the present, Myrtle makes sure Cordelia knows she wasn’t the one to blind her like she was accused of. Cordelia
- [“The Sacred Taking” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 8](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/the-sacred-taking-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-8/) - The coven plots to push Fiona to suicide in order to invoke a special ritual and declare the new supreme. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, suicide, death, rape** Synopsis Queenie murders a hobo who has raped multiple girls in order to give Laveau a dark heart for a spell. Zoe and Madison confront her, but she refuses
- [“The Dead” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 7](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/the-dead-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-7/) - Cordelia and Zoe learn the truth about who killed Madison and conspire to take action. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, child death, torture, disturbing images** Synopsis Kyle remembers going to a tattoo parlor with his buddies, but he doesn’t get a tattoo. Now he panics because he sees various tattoos his friends got on his arm and
- [“The Axeman Cometh” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 6](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/the-axeman-cometh-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-6/) - The students release the ghost of a serial killer in their search for Madison. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, torture, disturbing images** Synopsis In 1919, a jazz loving axe murderer (Danny Huston) haunts New Orleans. After gaining a reputation, he leaves a note in the paper instructing the town to play jazz in every home on
- [“Burn, Witch, Burn!” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 5](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/burn-witch-burn-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-5/) - The school defends itself against the zombie attack and one witch gets sentenced to burning at the stake. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis On Halloween in 1833, Madame LaLaurie overhears her daughters plotting to kill her, so she locks them in the attic. In the present, the girls and Madame LaLaurie hide from
- [“Replacements” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/replacements-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-3/) - Fiona worries that a new supreme has risen to take her place. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, sexual assault, incest** Synopsis In the 1970s, a teenage Fiona speaks with the current supreme, Anna Leigh, about how she became the supreme. Anna Leigh mentions that she had to perform some ritual called the seven wonders. Fiona claims
- [“Bitchcraft” American Horror Story: Coven (Season 3) Episode 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/02/05/bitchcraft-american-horror-story-coven-season-3-episode-1/) - A group of young witches attend a boarding school to learn how to control and conceal their special talents. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, slavery, torture, rape, death** Synopsis In 1834 New Orleans, Madame Delphine LaLaurie (Kathy Bates) is a wealthy slave owner with three daughters. When one of her daughters is caught sleeping with one of
- [Logan’s Favorite Day Repeat Movies and Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/01/29/logans-favorite-day-repeat-movies-and-show/) - Fill your Groundhog Day with these movies you can watch over and over and over. Overview I love day repeat movies! It’s actually one of my favorite genres. One of the things that’s so great about them is that they are always coming up with unique ways to handle the same core idea. In honor
- ["Microsoft-Activision Legal Hurdles, Doctor Strange and Marvels news, and I Am Groot series" The Rundown](https://www.nerdunion.us/2022/01/22/microsoft-activision-legal-hurdles-doctor-strange-and-marvels-news-and-i-am-groot-series-the-rundown/) - This week on the Rundown, Taryn discusses Doctor Strange rumors, the legal challenges to the Microsoft-Activison deal, and tons of product deals from Amazon, Samsung, and more merch, like a Mandalorian Potato Head? Written transcript / article and show links below: Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union! I’m Taryn Belle, reporting for the weekend
- [Horror for the Holidays: 8 Christmas Horror Movie Recommendations](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/12/13/horror-for-the-holidays-8-christmas-horror-movie-recommendations/) - Deck the halls with boughs of horror! Here's 8 of the best Christmas horror movies. If you prefer your holiday movies lean more "Horror" than "Hallmark," I got you covered. Check out my list of top recommended Christmas horror movies to spread the holiday fear. Black Christmas (2006) This isn't as good as the others
- ["Is Booker Okay?" Discovery S4 E2 review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/26/is-booker-okay-discovery-s4-e2-review/) - Discovery Season 4 Episode 02 "Anomaly" Review After the catastrophic events of the Season 4 Premiere, the show slows down to ask us the question: is Booker okay? The answer to that question isn’t all that surprising, but the magic of the episode is all in the telling. ***Spoilers for episode 2 are coming up.***
- [Discovery Season 4 Premiere Excels](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/18/star-trek-discovery-season-4-is-good-actually/) - Red Shirt Rejects host Kyle Nelson gives us a review of Star Trek Discovery's Season Four premiere episode. It would be impossible to begin this review of the first two episodes of Star Trek Discovery without mentioning the news that dropped two days ago, that the show was pulled internationally from Netflix. After watching the
- [Independence Day (1996)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/17/independence-day-1996/) - Now that summer is over, I wanted to go back and revisit one of my absolute favorite summer blockbusters, and really the movie that I always go to when I think of what is the ultimate summer blockbuster! I am talking about Independence Day. 90’s movies really hold a special place in my heart, partly
- [Independence Day (1996)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/17/independence-day-1996/) - Now that summer is over, I wanted to go back and revisit one of my absolute favorite summer blockbusters, and really the movie that I always go to when I think of what is the ultimate summer blockbuster! I am talking about Independence Day. 90’s movies really hold a special place in my heart, partly
- [F9: The Ship is Sinking Fast Saga](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/15/f9-the-ship-is-sinking-fast-saga/) - Even giant magnets can't quite attract enough enthusiasm for this latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise. Alright, before I begin, I have to say that I absolutely love movies and always try to see the good in everything. And the Fast and Furious franchise is one of my absolute favorites! Heck, I even
- [F9: The Ship is Sinking Fast Saga](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/15/f9-the-ship-is-sinking-fast-saga/) - Even giant magnets can't quite attract enough enthusiasm for this latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise. Alright, before I begin, I have to say that I absolutely love movies and always try to see the good in everything. And the Fast and Furious franchise is one of my absolute favorites! Heck, I even
- [Vin Diesel's Attempt To End "The Rock" Feud](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/15/vin-diesels-attempt-to-end-the-rock-feud/) - Let's be clear: this move is completely driven by finances as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's impact on the Fast and Furious franchise skyrocketed the box office into the stratosphere. So a little history... This isn't the first time that muscular macho men have beefed with each other or been super competitive. The most famous example
- [The Charm of Eternals (Spoiler Edition Review)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/09/the-charm-of-eternals-spoiler-edition-review/) - Beyond the amazing visuals, Marvel's Eternals carries a lot of heart. Synopsis Ten immortal beings, who have been scattered across Earth and protecting it for 7000 years from Deviants, reunite to prevent a looming apocalypse. Overview Despite mixed reviews leading up to its release, Eternals proves itself to be an engaging, beautiful film with fantastic
- [The Rundown for Weekend 10/29/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/29/the-rundown-for-weekend-10-29-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of October 8th, 2021. MOVIES Florence Pugh’s Yelena gets a Halloween costume snub. Posted on her Instagram account as she was passing a shop window, Pugh couldn’t help but notice that her MCU character Yelena was missing from the storefront
- [Daniel Dae Kim as Fire Lord Ozai is Brilliant](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/04/daniel-dae-kim-as-fire-lord-ozai-is-brilliant/) - This announcement doesn't alleviate my worries after original showrunners Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko left the project, but I have to praise a great decision when I see one. For context, Netflix announced a live-action adaptation of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender and cited heavily how involved the original creators, DiMartino and Konietzko were. That
- ["A Different Sort of Prequel" Army of Thieves review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/02/a-different-sort-of-prequel-army-of-thieves-review/) - Following a minor character from Zack Snyder’s recent zombie flick seems like an odd choice for a prequel movie until you remember how much fun Matthias Schweighöfer was onscreen as the eccentric safecracker. Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead marked a return to his zombie roots, and while there’s plenty to enjoy and lambast in
- ["A Deeply Needed Conversation on Colorism" Passing review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/11/01/a-deeply-needed-conversation-on-colorism-passing-review/) - Rebecca Hall's first feature film, starring Thompson and Negga, brings to life an important conversation that's often been ignored and exasperated by Hollywood. **Part of Commander Shipp's 57th Annual Chicago International Film Festival coverage** I will admit as a black film critic and as someone who's been highly critical of Hollywood's handling of diversity issues,
- ["Villeneuve Delivers What You’ve Waited For" Dune (2021) Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/28/villeneuve-delivers-what-youve-waited-for-dune-2021-review/) - Villeneuve’s Dune captures what fans have been clamored for…even if the end result will have you disappointed in the third act’s inevitable pause. Back in 2016, Denis Villeneuve was starting to drop hints that he wanted to tackle more sci-fi. He was wrapping up Arrival, had been greenlit for Blade Runner 2049, and the nugget
- [A Modern Look at Mrs. Doubtfire](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/10/a-modern-look-at-mrs-doubtfire/) - An examination of the classic nineties comedy, exploring where it works and where it misses the mark by today’s standards. Synopsis When immature father Daniel (Robin Williams) is divorced by his wife Miranda (Sally Field), he can’t bear the thought of being separated from his three children. In order to spend more time with them,
- [Cowboy Bebop Quorum series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/11/cowboy-bebop-quorum-series/) - Our next Quorum discussion series will be Cowboy Bebop, ahead of Netflix's live-action adaptation that releases later this year. Watch the episodes on your own and come join a moderated Discord discussion (located here) hosted by Commander Shipp every Thursday at 7PMCST. Oct 14 Asteroid BluesStray Dog StrutHonky Tonk Women Oct 21 Gateway ShuffleBallad of
- [Hawkeye Quorum series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/11/hawkeye-quorum-series/) - Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) tries to make it home for Christmas, but his plans are sent spiraling after Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) appears, masquerading as his Ronin alter-ego, bringing chaos and unwanted attention criminal organizations wanting payback. Since we have a mini-break at Thanksgiving, we'll catch up with Hawkeye by discussing episodes 1&2 together on
- [Netflix's Cowboy Bebop (Live-Action) Quorum series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/11/netflixs-cowboy-bebop-live-action-quorum-series/) - Netflix's new Cowboy Bebop live-action adaptation, starring John Cho, Danielle Pineda, and Mustafa Shakir debuts November 19th. While we're not certain if the episodes will debut all at once (they most likely will), in order to accommodate the ending of our anime discussion, the start of Disney's Hawkeye, and a bunch of winter movies (Matrix,
- [The Rundown for Weekend 10/8/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/08/the-rundown-for-weekend-10-8-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of October 8th, 2021. MOVIES Acclaimed screenwriter Kim Krizan is putting her UCLA screenwriting course, The Magic Hour, online for Patreon sponsors. Krizan is best known for originating and developing, with director Richard Linklater, the characters in the Before Sunrise
- [“Daniel Craig Delivers in a Bittersweet Swan Song” No Time To Die review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/08/daniel-craig-delivers-in-a-bittersweet-swan-song-no-time-to-die-review/) - Director Cary Joji Fukunaga pulls an amazing performance out of Daniel Craig for his final outing as James Bond that captures what made this version of the character the most nuanced and emotionally satisfying. The Most Emotional Bond When I walked out of the theater, I foolishly posted on social media that this film was
- [The Rundown for Weekend 10/1/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/03/the-rundown-for-weekend-10-1-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of October 1st, 2021. MOVIES Ridley Scott is turning his attention back to the Gladiator sequel. Per an interview with Empire, Scott confirmed the sequel is being written while he completes work on Napoleon so he can move onto it
- ["Putting Family Over Origin Story Cliche" Shang-Chi review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/10/02/putting-family-over-origin-story-cliche-shang-chi-review/) - Bypassing stale by-the-numbers superhero origin stories, Shang-Chi instead focuses more on the family legacy and discovering who you are, which works to great effect. You can catch our video review from last month's Commander Shipp show here Marvel’s track record with freshmen comic book origin movies has been pretty solid as of late, but it
- ["David Lynch's Sensational Fever Dream" Dune (1984) Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/09/28/david-lynchs-sensational-fever-dream-dune-1984-review/) - While the first half attempts to pull you into Lynch's unique view, what we're left to experience is a convoluted, substance-less epic that unravels the longer you stare at it. As with any Hollywood production, it doesn't take much for an ambitious project to be derailed by conflicting ideas. Nowhere is that more apparent than
- ["Happiest Season" Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/04/13/happiest-season-review/) - When Abby and her girlfriend are forced back into the closet during the holidays, she’s reminded that everyone’s coming out story looks different. I know I’m a bit late to this movie. I really did mean to watch this over the holidays, but the next thing I knew it was spring and I still hadn’t
- ["Abrams Re-Invented Trek For Better and Worse" Star Trek (2009) Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/09/23/abrams-re-invented-trek-for-better-and-worse-star-trek-2009-review/) - J.J. Abrams's first foray into the Star Trek universe - while masterful in its scope and spectacle - started a round of criticism that continues into the latest Trek entries (Discovery, Picard, etc). So, let's look back before our Red Shirt Rejects roundtable review and ask this simple question: Is this movie still good? Editor's
- [Gone Baby Gone review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/09/22/gone-baby-gone-review/) - Ben Affleck’s directorial debut delves into an intriguing moral dilemma: can something everyone agrees is wrong actually be the right thing to do? Gone Baby Gone is one of those movies that I always heard was good, but never got around to seeing and didn’t even know anything about. I was a little thrown off
- [How to Celebrate Batman Day](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/09/17/how-to-celebrate-batman-day/) - Tomorrow is Batman Day and we've collected all the best places to enjoy the day with your favorite caped crusader HBO Max We're not being paid to put this first...however, if you have HBO Max, the special page they've set up is quite nice. They have all the live-action films available, all the animated series
- [“Black Horror Was Never A Monolith” Candyman (2021) review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/09/02/black-horror-was-never-a-monolith-candyman-2021-review/) - Candyman tackles the issues with its white savior, origin story, and the complexity of black pain. To do so truthfully - DaCosta posits - is to realize not everyone is ready to confront their trauma, or rarely in the same way. Deconstructing Mythology There’s a fundamental flaw in the original Candyman, and I’m certainly not
- [The Rundown for Weekend 9/10/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/09/11/the-rundown-for-weekend-9-10-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of September 10th, 2021. MOVIES Looks like Elizabeth Olsen has wrapped on her role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. MCU hairstylist Karen Bartek - who has previously styled characters, including Wanda Maximoff, in Infinity Wars, Endgame, and
- [An Examination of The Shining and Doctor Sleep Adaptations and Their Directors](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/09/01/an-examination-of-the-shining-and-doctor-sleep-adaptations-and-their-directors/) - A comparison of Stanley Kubrick and Mike Flanagan’s interpretations of Stephen King’s works, and an examination of why Flanagan is one of the best horror directors of our time. **CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of violence, child harm/death** Here there be spoilers As a huge horror and Stephen King fan, I recently embarked on a journey into
- [The Rundown for Weekend 8/20/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/26/the-rundown-for-weekend-8-20-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union (as gathered by Taryn Belle) for the weekend of August 20th, 2021. MOVIES Anthony Mackie has reportedly closed a deal with Marvel Studios to star in Captain America 4 - the title is currently a placeholder for the film - according to a Deadline exclusive article. The Falcon
- [American Horror Story: Asylum Season Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/american-horror-story-asylum-season-review/) - An exploration of the story as a whole and what made it so good. Synopsis Briarcliff is an asylum in the 1960's run by a corrupt crew who torture their patients ("Welcome to Briarcliff"). Many horrors are drawn to its halls ("Tricks and Treats" & "Nor'easter") - including evil scientists ("I Am Anne Frank" Part
- [The Rundown for Weekend 8/6/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/the-rundown-for-weekend-8-6-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown with Nerd Union for the weekend of August 6th, 2021. MOVIES Official Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings posters have arrived one month ahead of the film’s September 3rd release date, which will be showing solely in theaters for a 45 day theatrical window, according to Collider. These stunning
- [“Madness Ends” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 13](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/madness-ends-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-13/) - Kit, Jude, and Lana’s stories come to an end, as does the madness that has haunted them for ages. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence** Synopsis FOUR MONTHS AGO: Johnny walks through the abandoned Briarcliff while listening to Lana’s expose, read by her. He imagines seeing her, her telling him she never loved or wanted him.
- [“Continuum” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 12](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/continuum-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-12/) - Spanning the next several years, Kit, Jude, and Lana’s lives continue on, filled with success and horror. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence** Synopsis In 1967, a few years after the events at Briarcliff, Kit, Alma, and Grace have built a happy life together with their children. Or so it seems. Lately Grace has become obsessed
- [“Spilt Milk” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 11](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/spilt-milk-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-11/) - Lana and Kit find liberation at last, but will they ever truly be free of Braircliff? **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and abortion** Synopsis Johnny Morgan, apparently claiming Thredson’s old home as his own now, hires a prostitute who recently gave birth so he can breastfeed. All this does is amplify his mommy fixation and
- [“The Name Game” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 10](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/the-name-game-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-10/) - Jude endures patient life. Monsignor Timothy takes on the devil. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, rape, and suicide** Synopsis Dr. Arden revives Kit from death and lies to him about the success of the experiment. Afterwards, he checks on Grace, who is guarded by Pepper, appointed by the aliens as Grace’s protector and granted clarity
- [“Coat Hanger” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 9](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/coat-hanger-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-9/) - The truth is revealed about the Bloody Face in the present day. Dr. Arden is determined to draw the aliens back to Briarcliff. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence/body horror and abortion** Synopsis In the present, Johnny Morgan (Dylon McDermott) meets with a therapist. He describes his childhood fascination with murdering and skinning animals, which caused
- [“Unholy Night” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 8](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/unholy-night-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-8/) - Sister Jude launches an attack against Sister Mary Eunice while a Braircliff patient is influenced by the Christmas spirit. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, mentions of genocide and rape** Synopsis In 1962, Leigh (Ian McShane) murders a Salvation Army Santa and steals his suit. So dressed, he invades home, then torments and murders a family.
- [“Dark Cousin” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 7](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/dark-cousin-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-7/) - The angel of death makes her rounds through Briarcliff and those tied to it. Sister Jude learns some shocking news. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and rape** Synopsis Grace is weak from blood loss and sees Shachath (Francis Conroy), the angel of death. Shachath tries to take her soul, but the nurses revive Grace just
- [“The Origins of Monstrosity” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 6](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/the-origins-of-monstrosity-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-6/) - We learn of the origin of many monsters—Bloody Face, Dr. Arden and his creatures, plus a new young serial killer. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence/body horror, disturbing photos** Synopsis In present day, Bloody Face anonymously calls the police to come to Briarcliff to find the bodies of the imposter Bloody Faces. In the sixties, Lana
- [“I Am Anne Frank, Part 2” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 5](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/i-am-anne-frank-part-2-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-5/) - Anne Frank’s story is concluded and we learn the true identity of Bloody Face. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and body horror, disturbing photos** Synopsis Anne is disarmed by a security guard. The staff searches Dr. Arden’s lab, but they find nothing out of the ordinary because Sister Mary Eunice was the first on the
- [“I Am Anne Frank, Part 1” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/i-am-anne-frank-part-1-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-4/) - A new patient claims to be Anne Frank and accuses Dr. Arden of being a Nazi. Grace’s backstory is revealed. Kit questions his sanity. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence and conversion therapy, mentions of rape** Synopsis This is the first episode that doesn’t open with a scene from the present. Dr. Arden experiments on Shelley,
- [“Nor’easter” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/noreaster-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-3/) - Sister Jude begins to unravel due to paranoia. Another escape is attempted. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, mentions of rape, disturbing photos** Synopsis Teresa hides from Bloody Face while he stabs Leo. Bloody Face comes after her, but Leo manages to get up and knock him down. Teresa stabs Bloody Face several times, and she
- [“Tricks and Treats” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/tricks-and-treats-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-2/) - Lana may not have been crazy when she was admitted, but they’ll make sure she gets there. Also, we can add demonic possession to the list of problems within Briarcliff. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence/abuse and demonic possession, disturbing photos** Synopsis In present day, Teresa flees from Bloody Face and tries to drag Leo to
- [“Welcome to Briarcliff” American Horror Story: Asylum (Season 2) Episode 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/14/welcome-to-briarcliff-american-horror-story-asylum-season-2-episode-1/) - Welcome to Briarcliff, an asylum in the 1960's run by a staff as deranged as their patients. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of violence, photo of gore/body horror** Synopsis Leo (Adam Levine) and Teresa (Jenna Dewan) Morrison are newlyweds on the last stop of their haunted honeymoon: Briarcliff, now abandoned but formerly a tuberculosis ward before becoming
- [American Horror Story: Murder House Season Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/08/american-horror-story-murder-house-season-review/) - A comparison of the good and the bad of the Murder House storyline. **CONTENT WARNING: Death, rape** Synopsis Ben, Vivien, and Violet Harmon move into a haunted house ("Pilot") and suffer the consequences ("Home Invasion", "Murder House", "Halloween Part 1 & Part 2", "Piggy, Piggy", "Open House", "Rubber Man", "Spooky Little Girl", and "Smoldering Children").
- [“Afterbirth” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 12](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/08/after-birth-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-12/) - History repeats itself as new owners move into the Murder House. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death** Synopsis The opening flashback is Ben and Vivien deciding to move into the Murder House. They come this close to breaking up instead, but Ben convinces her to try this one last attempt to save their marriage. He can picture
- [“Smoldering Children” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 10](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/08/smoldering-children-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-10/) - Constance is a suspect in the “Boy Dahlia” murder. Violet uncovers a disturbing truth. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide, rape, disturbing images** Synopsis We’re back in 1994, between Larry’s family’s death and Tate’s massacre* (Larry did not get burned in his family’s fire). Constance, Addy, and Tate now live in the Murder House with Larry,
- [“Birth” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 11](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/08/birth-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-11/) - Vivien has the twins, but everyone wants to claim a baby for themselves. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, child harm, rape** Synopsis In 1984, young Tate explores the house and the basement. He’s attacked by a creature named Thaddeus, but Nora protects him. Tate wishes Nora was his mom. In the present, Tate tells Nora he
- [“Spooky Little Girl” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 9](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/08/spooky-little-girl-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-9/) - Ben finally gets some clarity on what’s been happening. The Black Dalia murder is recreated. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, rape, disturbing images** Synopsis In 1947, aspiring actress Elizabeth Short (Mena Suvari), wearing a dahlia in her hair, comes to the house to get some dental work done by the current owner. She’s short on cash,
- [“Rubber Man” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 8](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/08/rubber-man-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-8/) - The identity of the man in the rubber suit is finally revealed. Vivien’s family fears for her sanity. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide** Synopsis This opening flashback is only six months ago, as the Harmons move into the house. Nora is disoriented and distraught by the changes the new owners have made. An offscreen man
- [“Open House” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 7](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/08/open-house-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-7/) - The house has a perspective buyer who plans to tear the whole thing down. A new connection emerges between Constance and the burned man. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide** Synopsis The opening flashback is set slightly after the events with Tate and the shooting. Larry (the burned man) lives in the house, pre-scars, and is
- [“Piggy, Piggy” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 6](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/07/piggy-piggy-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-6/) - Violet learns the full truth about Tate. Vivien should be worried about the baby, but not for the reasons she has been worried so far. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide, disturbing images** Synopsis In 1994, we see what really happened to the teenagers from Halloween. Tate roams the school, shooting everyone he comes across. These
- [“Halloween, Part 2” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 5](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/07/halloween-part-2-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-5/) - Never mess with a ghost with a grudge. Hayden confronts Vivien with the truth about Ben, while Tate and Violet are stalked by a group of disgruntled teenagers. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, disturbing images** Synopsis This one technically doesn’t start with a flashback, unless you count how it replays the ending of the previous episode.
- [“Halloween, Part 1” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/07/halloween-part-1-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-4/) - On Halloween, the boundary between the realms of the living and death is thin, and the dead are able to roam free. For the ghosts at Murder House, this is the one day of the year they can leave the property. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, death, suicide, child harm** Synopsis The opening flashback in this episode
- [“Home Invasion” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/07/home-invasion-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-2/) - A group who idolizes famous murderers tries to recreate one of the murders that took place in the house, while Ben deals with the consequences of his affair. **CONTENT WARNING: Descriptions of home invasion and gruesome deaths** Synopsis Like the first episode, this one begins with a flashback to the house, this time in the
- [“Murder House” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/07/murder-house-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-3/) - Ben begins disassociating, causing gaps in his memory. Vivien tries to sell the house, but learns that it is the big finale of a horror tour. **CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of attempted rape, murder, botched experiments** Synopsis Staying on pattern, this episode again opens with a flashback. This time we see young Moira as a maid
- [“Pilot” American Horror Story: Murder House (Season 1) Episode 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/08/07/pilot-american-horror-story-murder-house-season-1-episode-1/) - American Horror Story’s original debut sets up the tale of a dysfunctional family trying to start over by moving to a new house and asks the question: what are you afraid of? **CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of cutting, suicide, murder, and a miscarriage** AHS Series Review The plan is to go through all of AHS and
- [Spiral: The Book of Saw review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/06/17/spiral-the-book-of-saw-review/) - Spiral: From the Book of Saw is the Ninth film in the Saw franchise. Ninth film. Nine? How did this little short film from 2003 produce, to date, Nine films? Well, because people like myself keep showing up for them. First off, I have to say that I am a huge fan of the Saw
- [Spiral: The Book of Saw review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/06/17/spiral-the-book-of-saw-review/) - Spiral: From the Book of Saw is the Ninth film in the Saw franchise. Ninth film. Nine? How did this little short film from 2003 produce, to date, Nine films? Well, because people like myself keep showing up for them. First off, I have to say that I am a huge fan of the Saw
- [Fear Street Part 3: 1666](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/07/19/fear-street-part-3-1666/) - Deena witnesses the truth of what happened to Sarah Fier and gets some answers she doesn’t expect. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, child death, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena is magically transported to 1666 where she watches the events of Sarah Fier’s last days as a passenger inside Sarah’s body. Many of the townsfolk are played by
- [Fear Street Part 2: 1978](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/07/17/fear-street-part-2-1978/) - Deena and Josh learn what really happened during the 1978 summer camp massacre, and may have a clue about how to stop the witch’s curse once and for all. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, disturbing images** Synopsis Deena and Josh go to C. Berman (Gillian Jacobs) for advice on how to cure Sam from the curse.
- [Fear Street Part 1: 1994](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/07/11/fear-street-part-1-1994/) - When a prank gone wrong unleashes a witch’s wrath, a group of teenagers look for a way to put her soul to rest. **CONTENT WARNING: Violence, murder, suicide** Synopsis Deena (Kiana Madeira) lives in Shadyside, a town haunted by the curse of a long dead witch that no one really believes in - except Deena’s
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- [The Rundown for Weekend 7/16/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/07/16/the-rundown-for-weekend-7-16-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for the weekend of July 16th, 2021. MOVIES Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been keeping fans updated on the Black Adam production path through his personal Instagram. In the last week, he has posted photos highlighting the final days of shooting -
- [The Rundown for Weekend 7/9/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/07/16/the-rundown-for-weekend-7-9-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for the weekend of July 9th, 2021. MOVIES So we know movies and merchandise are intricately interwoven into our capitalistic society, but lately Disney’s merch releases have been giving away a lot of details for upcoming releases. A new Spidey suit was
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- [Wonder Woman 1984 review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/06/27/wonder-woman-1984-review/) - Despite a promising opening, Wonder Woman 1984 doesn’t make your dreams come true. In Wonder Woman 1984, the opening scene in Themyscira was well done and sets the tone for what seems to be a good DC movie. As the movie went on, however, it gradually became more and more apparent that the plot was
- [The Rundown for Weekend 6/11/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/06/12/the-rundown-for-weekend-6-11-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for June 11th, 2021. MOVIES Shazam: Fury of the Gods has had a few wardrobe updates from eagle eye fans. On Instagram, David F. Sandberg held a Q&A, with the question, “If shazam is getting a new suit, does that mean the
- [The Rundown for Weekend 6/4/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/06/08/the-rundown-for-weekend-6-4-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for June 4th, 2021 (Happy Pride Month!). MOVIES James Gunn revealed on Twitter that his upcoming film Suicide Squad is going to feature original tracks not only from ONE of his favorite current musical artists but TWO! He tweeted: “So one of
- [The Rundown for Weekend 5/28/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/06/03/the-rundown-for-weekend-5-28-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for May 28th, 2021. MOVIES Timothée Chalamet has locked in the lead role for the musical Wonka based on Willy Wonka’s origin story, according to yahoo!Entertainment. “Though plot details have been kept under wraps, the Warner Bros. prequel film will explore the upbringing
- [The Rundown for Weekend 5/21/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/05/24/the-rundown-for-weekend-5-21-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for May 21st, 2021. MOVIESSonic the Hedgehog 2 has officially revealed it’s synopsis, according to Screenrant, which confirms “the arrival of the Chaos Emerald and Knuckles the Echidna and his partnership with Dr. Robotnik, aka Dr. Eggman. The film series is based
- [The Rundown for Weekend 5/14/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/05/14/the-rundown-for-weekend-5-14-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for May 14th, 2021. MOVIES Knives Out 2 has had quite a week of cast announcements! Deadline reports that Kathryn Hahn has been the most recent confirmation ... “Hahn is set to join Daniel Craig in the next installment, which Netflix recently
- [The Rundown for Weekend 5/7/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/05/13/the-rundown-for-weekend-5-7-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for May 7th, 2021. MOVIES Deadline gives a first look at Ben Kingsley as Salvador Dalí in Dalíland: “The movie tells the story of the later years of the strange and fascinating marriage between the iconic Spanish painter and his domineering wife,
- [The Rundown for Weekend 4/30/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/05/02/the-rundown-for-weekend-4-30-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for April 30th, 2021. MOVIES Marvel’s The Eternals true lead has been confirmed by Kevin Feige! DigitalSpy recounted an interview Feige recently did with Variety, where he specifically says, “There were some characters that we change from male to female, there were
- [The Rundown for Weekend of 4/23/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/05/02/the-rundown-for-weekend-of-4-23-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for April 23rd, 2021. MOVIESComicBook.com reports that Godzilla vs. Kong’s success has opened up the MonsterVerse! In China, “Kaiju News Outlet shared the brand new poster for Legendary Pictures' MonsterVerse, highlighting most of the major names in the universe of Godzilla and
- [The Rundown for Weekend of 4/16/2021](https://www.nerdunion.us/2021/04/23/the-rundown-for-weekend-of-4-16-2021/) - Welcome to The Rundown report (as gathered by Taryn Belle) with Nerd Union for April 16th, 2021! MOVIES The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Natalie Portman has signed on with HBO to star and executive produce a film where she “will play the lead role in The Days of Abandonment, based on a novel by My
- [Halloween Horror Marathon Picks and Honorable Mentions](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/10/29/halloween-horror-marathon-picks-and-honorable-mentions/) - Commander Shipp along with co-host Tom DeGroh and guest hosts Vartan Khachaturov and Oliver White have come up with 10 films for our Monthly Commander's Log movie and Halloween Horror Movie Marathon. Check out the list below for what we'll be watching, along with each of our personal favorite lists (what we used to narrow
- [Against the Moon: An interstellar fusion of two beloved game styles](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/10/13/against-the-moon-an-interstellar-fusion-of-two-beloved-game-styles/) - 2020 has been a wild year across the board for industries everywhere but if there has been any industry that seems to have taken the pandemic in stride, it's the video game industry. One of the more interesting offerings to come out of the gaming industry this year is a PC game by the name
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- [Lore Keeper - The Story Telling Power of Rules](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/07/23/lore-keeper-the-story-telling-power-of-rules/) - Rules are one of the most powerful storytelling tools we have at our disposal. Once you've established the rules of your world, you've also established the challenges and the ways in which one might overcome them.
- ["Improv at the Table" The Lore Keeper: Season One](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/06/15/improv-at-the-table-the-lore-keeper-season-one/) - Just a brief discussion on using improv to improve your role play experience, and why it's important to "Always say yes". We'll be posting previous episodes every Tuesday and be on the lookout for a new season of Lore Keeper this summer!!
- ["Three Questions" The Lore Keeper: Season One](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/20/three-questions-the-lore-keeper-season-one/) - Thomas J. McMullin Owner , The Lore Keeper and The Casual Fan Who is in your world? Do they get along? What do they want? If you can answer these three questions, you can establish your campaign setting quicker than you think. All other details can come later! Let's try to answer those three questions
- [BSG Primer Week of May 25th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/29/bsg-primer-week-of-may-25th/) - Reminder: if you're on the Tigh Maneuver, these are the two episodes you should be watching this week before the mid-season finale!! Final Cut Lucy "Mother Fraking" Lawless... enough said. Okay, in all seriousness though, this is a super fun episode that still manages to drop in some critical plot points while giving us some
- ["Spike Lee's Vietnam, Wonder Woman Delays, Scarface Remake" The Commander Shipp Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/21/spike-lees-vietnam-wonder-woman-delays-scarface-remake-the-commander-shipp-show/) - 0:50 Wonder Woman 1984 could get pushed back to later in 2020 due to Warner Bros' scheduling with Christopher Nolan's Tenet. https://www.newsarama.com/50246-wonder-woman-1984-may-push-back-to-december-report.html 3:57 New Mutants Release Date has been set for August 28th but will it actually stay there? https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/new-mutants-release-date-august-2020-disney/ 6:15 July 31st release date for Umbrella Academy season 2 with an amazing quarantine inspired
- [BSG Primer: Week of May 18th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/18/bsg-primer-week-of-may-18th/) - Reminder: if you're on the Tigh Maneuver, these are the three episodes you should be watching this week!! Content Warning: "The Farm" episode features a concept straight out of The Handmaiden's Tale, taking over women's reproductive autonomy as Caprica's Cylon forces effectively run a pregnancy lab to engineer a cylon-human hybrid. The Farm The fleet
- [BSG Primer: Week of May 11th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/11/bsg-primer-week-of-may-11th/) - Reminder: if you're on the Tigh Maneuver, these are the three episodes you should be watching this week!! See aren't you glad I didn't spoil anything from last week? I know, you're probably pissed about that finale, but hey it's not like Battlestar ended, we're still going with our next 3 episodes in season two,
- ["Suicide Squad Revisited" The Commander Shipp Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/18/suicide-squad-revisited-the-commander-shipp-show/) - This week launches our revised show format for The Commander Shipp show... Monday: Topic of the Week Our two co-hosts, Commander Shipp and Tom DeGroh, will do a deeper dive into major stories that cover current news/issues, movie franchises, industry trends, and more. Special guests may make appearances too, you never know... Wednesday: Movie/TV News
- ["Josefina and the Holy Spirit" Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1, Episode 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/17/episode-4-josefina-and-the-holy-spirit-penny-dreadful-city-of-angels/) - Writer's Note: Every Penny Dreadful episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. Additionally, this week needs a content warning for sexual assault content near the end of the episode. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Love video reviews? You can catch our impressions and weekly reactions here: Quick
- [What The New "Pike" Series Means For Trekkies & CBS](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/18/what-the-new-pike-series-means-for-trekkies-cbs/) - On Friday, May 15th CBS officially green-lit the new series, titled Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with returning TOS/DISCO characters Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Number One (Rebecca Romijn), and Spock (Ethan Peck). Trekkies every where rejoiced in hopeful unison as this trio easily made up some of the best moments from Star Trek Discovery's
- ["Wicked Old World" Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1, Episode 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/11/wicked-old-world-penny-dreadful-city-of-angels-season-1-episode-3/) - Writer's Note: Every Penny Dreadful episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Introducing Our Video Review/Impressions series! Starting this week, I will be giving my impression to every Penny Dreadful episode. So go check out the short review on our Nerd Union
- ["Captain Marvel 2 News, Hamilton Arrives, Mandalorian news" The Commander Shipp show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/13/captain-marvel-2-news-hamilton-arrives-mandalorian-news-the-commander-shipp-show/) - Check out the show on our YouTube page to see Commander Shipp and Tom DeGroh's shiny faces. We will changing the show format just a bit... Our first episode of the week will tackle the biggest movie news topics from over the weekend and from our last airing. Our second episode will focus on a
- ["Battlestar Galactica Miniseries" BSG Rewatch Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/05/battlestar-galactica-miniseries-bsg-rewatch-review/) - Spoilers for the current episode will happen every time so you have been warned!! Synopsis: After 40 years of peace, the Twelve Colonies are attacked by the Cylons, a race of machines that humanity had created in the past. The nuclear holocaust leaves humanity no choice but to flee towards the star as a ragtag
- ["Dead People Lie Down" Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1, Episode 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/03/dead-people-lie-down-penny-dreadful-city-of-angels-season-1-episode-2/) - Writer's Note: Every Penny Dreadful episode review this season will involve spoilers of some kind so you have been warned. !! Spoilers Start Now !! Synopsis Following the battle between the police precinct and Mexican protestors, Detectives Tiago Vega and Lewis Michner continue their investigation into the Haslett case as Captain Vanderhoff charges them to
- ["Batman v Superman Revisited" The Commander Shipp Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/07/batman-v-superman-revisited-the-commander-shipp-show/) - This week, Commander Shipp and Tom DeGroh debate how terrible Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was and the few bright spots, the big Star Wars news with Taika Waititi, and what he AMC vs Universal spat really means for streaming and movie theaters.
- ["Man of Steel Revisited" The Commander Shipp Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/30/man-of-steel-revisited-the-commander-shipp-show/) - Commander Shipp and Tom DeGroh have complained enough about Zack Snyder, it's time they talked out their feelings. Join them each week as they tackle another DCEU film and try to settle their thoughts on the Snyder films and DCEU overall. This week, they will be covering the one that kicked it all off, Man
- [BSG Primer Week of May 4th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/04/bsg-primer-week-of-may-4th/) - Reminder: if you're on the Tigh Maneuver, these are the three episodes you should be watching this week!! Kobol's Last Gleaming Part 1 & 2 Well, we are at that precious stage where spoiler control has to be in full effect. I tried my best in the previous recaps (as best I could) to keep
- [Taika Waititi's new Star Wars movie and more May 4th news!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/05/04/taika-waititis-new-star-wars-movie-and-more-may-4th-news/) - Taika Waititi's New Star Wars Movie In a welcome change of pace for Star Wars news, Disney announced today that Taiki Waititi, director of recent hits Thor Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit would be helming a new Star Wars movie. Waititi will be wrapping up production on Thor: Love and Thunder later this year / early
- [BSG Primer: Week of April 27th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/28/bsg-primer-week-of-april-27th/) - Only 5 more episodes (including these 3) remain before the season finale!! Reminder: if you're on the Tigh Maneuver, these are the three episodes you should be watching this week!! Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down This episode is the epitome of a goofball epiosde; Battlestar isn't really known for having any silly episodes in
- ["Cringeworthy Movies" The Commander Shipp Show (Part 2)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/23/cringeworthy-movies-the-commander-shipp-show-part-2/) - Not wanting to shortchange our topics this week, we broke the show up into two parts so we could properly give our main topic the attention it deserves. We will be discussing problematic issues in movies like Revenge of the Nerds and the sexual assault/harassment that takes place. That occurs in Part 2 of the
- ["Cringeworthy Movies" The Commander Shipp Show (Part 1)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/23/cringeworthy-movies-the-commander-shipp-show-part-1/) - Not wanting to shortchange our topics this week, we broke the show up into two parts so we could properly give our main topic the attention it deserves. We will be discussing problematic issues in movies like Revenge of the Nerds and the sexual assault/harassment that takes place. That occurs in Part 2 of the
- [BSG Primer: Week of April 20th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/20/bsg-primer-week-of-april-20th/) - After a stint of Starbuck and Apollo focused episodes (with plenty of sweet original series' references), we return to some great character moments with our next 3 episodes. Reminder: if you're on the Tigh Maneuver, these are the three episodes you should be watching this week!! Litmus Remember last week when I said Battlestar would
- [Preview of Namiji by Funforge Games](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/09/preview-of-namiji-by-funforge-games/) - Namiji is a sequel to Tokaido. It uses familiar, but more strategic mechanics and more individual play style customization.
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- [BSG Primer: Week of April 13th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/13/bsg-primer-week-of-april-13th/) - If you're using the "Tigh" Maneuver schedule, here's what you should be watching this week or weekend… Season One: Episode Three "Bastille Day" I love Tom Zarek episodes and not simply because we get to see more Richard Hatch ( who played Apollo in the original series). I appreciate them deeply because we rarely come
- [BSG Primer: Week of April 6th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/08/bsg-primer-week-of-april-6th/) - If you're using the "Tigh" Maneuver schedule, here's what you should be watching this week or weekend... Battlestar Galactica: The Miniseries Part 1 & 2 This isn't science fiction. Or at least, Ronald Moore was very direct that he didn't want it to be the same old space opera you were familiar with. "Our goal
- [5 Reasons To Watch Battlestar Galactica Right Now](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/01/5-reasons-to-watch-battlestar-galactica-right-now/) - Battlestar Galactica, 5 reasons why
- [What Makes A Movie Flop? The Commander Shipp Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/08/what-makes-a-movie-flop-the-commander-shipp-show/) - What makes something flop? Is it how much money a movie makes? Getting critically-panned? Poor audience reaction? Commander Shipp and Tom DeGroh get into the weeds of Birds of Prey and whether it truly deserved that title or was Warner Bros tripping over themselves...again. They will also go over the latest movie cancellations and changes
- [It's Official! We're Launching a Battlestar Galactica Re-watch](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/08/its-official-were-launching-a-battlestar-galactica-re-watch/) - Inspired by SyFy's re-release of the series on their website, Tricia Helfer's (Caprica Six) new podcast, and Sam Esmail's revival on NBC coming out later this year (or possibly in 2021 with all these production delays) we here at Nerd Union want to tackle one of the shows we've passionately loved, defended, and at moments
- [Summit or Blizzards, Blizzards Everywhere](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/08/summit-or-blizzards-blizzards-everywhere/) - Boardgame Review of Summit, A Mountain Climbing Survival Game
- ["Streaming Service Bubble" The Commander Shipp show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/04/01/streaming-service-bubble-the-commander-shipp-show/) - Are we headed for a streaming service bubble? Commander Shipp and Tom DeGroh discuss whether we’ve hit the peak saturation point along with updates on your favorite postponed movies
- [Sub Terra II: Now With Less Darkness](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/31/sub-terra-ii-now-with-less-darkness/) - Review of Sub Terra II, a co-op tile laying survival game
- [The Shipwreck Arcana](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/30/the-shipwreck-arcana/) - Do you like logic? Do you enjoy solving puzzles given a limited amount of information and rules to follow? Do you wish that you had a game that could fit in a hand-sized bag (or your back pocket if you have man pants) that you could basically take and play anywhere? On the other hand,
- [John Krasinski Has Some Good News](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/30/john-krasinski-has-some-good-news/) - In-between the craziness of our new quarantine lives and Tiger King somehow topping that madness, John Krasinski’s Some Good News charts a happier path
- [Ceylon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/23/ceylon/) - Ceylon is a game about tea. This is shocking, I know. It is a game where two to four players spend about an hour building tea plantations, collecting tea, and fulfilling contracts. A game where players will spend the first five minutes creating the board upon which they will play. Oh? What's that you ask?
- ["All The Movies Are Cancelled!" Commander Shipp show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/25/all-the-movies-are-cancelled-commander-shipp-show/) - For our first episode, we cover Pandemic at the cinema, streaming service vultures, and a quick review of Invisible Man, Commander Shipp and Tom DeGroh kick off the inaugural episode covering COVID-19’s impact on the world of film. You can check out the podcast or watch the whole show over on our YouTube channel.
- [Impression: RoboTech Ace Pilot](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/27/impression-robotech-ace-pilot/) - A small fast playing game by Japanime games played at GenCon set in the RoboTech universe.
- [Tiny Towns](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/25/tiny-towns/) - Welcome to Tiny Towns! A game where you, yes you, get to build the tiniest of towns along a 4 x 4 grid. The game plays up to six players and runs about 45 minutes. Every turn, the active player will call out a resource. Then every player must place a copy of that resource
- [Word Domination; Rule the World Letter By Letter](https://www.nerdunion.us/2020/03/24/__trashed-2/) - Word Domination is, of course, a word game. But! It’s also a game about being a nefarious mastermind stealing the various landmarks of the world. Like the Eiffel Tower. Or the National Redwood Forest. The board is comprised of several letter tiles. Each player will also have one letter tile in their hand. Each of
- [PARKS: The Board Game @ GenCon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/08/22/parks-the-board-game-gencon/) - PARKS by Keymaster Games is a board game with a feel much like that of Tokaido. Hike the US National Parks over a season, visiting parks and collecting points.
- [Intro to Skirmish Games: Lion Rampant](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/08/15/intro-to-skirmish-games-lion-rampant/) - Lion Rampant is a small scale tabletop skirmish wargame historically inspired by the early to late medieval period. Most battles are fought in 28mm
- [Solenia: Tidally Locked Trading](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/08/14/solenia-tidally-locked-trading/) - Journey across the sea of skies, traverse the light and dark, and make your fortune as best you are able.
- [Build Your Realm in Era of Kingdoms: Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/08/12/build-your-realm-in-era-of-kingdoms-review/) - Build a tableau kingdom by combining cards to gain resources, build a skilled population, and amass victory points to build a kingdom in a new fast playing game
- [Convention Preview: Creation's Star Trek Las Vegas 2019](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/07/26/convention-preview-creations-star-trek-las-vegas-2019/) - This summer has already been jammed packed with news and events from conventions, but the con season isn’t over yet. Next up on the docket for the crew at Nerd Union is Creation Entertainment’s Star Trek Las Vegas, the official Star Trek Convention, and Nerd Union will be there to bring you the latest coverage.
- [Impression: The Drowned Earth Miniatures Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/05/28/impression-the-drowned-earth-miniatures-game/) - On my way to watch a friend in the Kings of War tournament at Adepticon 2019, I couldn’t help but notice one of the most eye-catching display pieces at the convention. The board belonged to Shawn, a Chicagoan who is promoting the Drowned Earth Miniatures Game, a successfully Kickstarted and delivered game by James Baldwin.
- [Upcoming Mass Battle Sci-fi Wargame Polyversal](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/05/28/upcoming-mass-battle-sci-fi-wargame-polyversal/) - Polyversal is a sci-fi mass combat game in the 6mm-15mm scale designed by Ken Whitehurst and published by Collins Epic Wargames . I’ve been playing 28mm wargames since I first picked up a box of Lord of the Rings miniatures by Games Workshop in the early 2000s. I’ve never given serious thought to getting into
- ["It's Finally Over" X-Men: Dark Phoenix review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/06/07/its-finally-over-x-men-dark-phoenix-review/) - Commander Shipp gives his final impression on the final entry in the reboot X-Men series
- ["Smashing Toys Together" Godzilla: King of the Monsters review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/06/07/smashing-toys-together-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-review/) - Commander Shipp gives his impression of the newest Godzilla film
- [RWBY: Combat Ready Cooperative Board Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/05/28/rwby-combat-ready-cooperative-board-game/)
- ["Wandering Earth" Could Meander onto Your Netflix Queue](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/03/01/wandering-earth-could-meander-onto-your-netflix-queue/) - Chinese director Frant Gwo may have just delivered the first bonafide China blockbuster and you'll be able to enjoy it soon from the living room. Netflix has made a name for themselves in the last five years producing their own films and series. Even picking up three Oscars this past weekend for Alfonso Cuaron's impeccable
- [An Ode to Batfleck](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/01/31/an-ode-to-batfleck/) - We've learned this morning that Ben Affleck, who played the Caped Crusader in three recent DC films (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, and a small cameo in Suicide Squad) will be stepping down. Let's take a second to look back at his time as the Dark Knight and why, despite the poor
- [Century: Golem Edition Game Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/02/01/century-golem-edition-game-review/) - Century: Golem Edition by Plan B Games is a straightforward game to learn and play, a nice revelation in a market brimming with games that take about as long to learn as they do to run. This edition of Century combines a resource draft mechanic that is reminiscent of Splendor with mild elements of a
- [Warlord Games Expands with Warlords of Erehwon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/02/01/warlord-games-expands-with-warlords-of-erehwon/) - In keeping with their recent turn towards non-historical offerings, like Test of Honor or Gates of Antares, UK-based brand Warlord Games continues to diversify their library with their newest entry, Warlords of Erehwon Warlord Games has received a not-so insignificant amount of my money the past few years as I’ve returned to tabletop hobbies. The
- [Kings of War: Mass Battle Game to RPG](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/01/31/kings-of-war-mass-battle-game-to-rpg/) - Need another RPG to play? Are you a mass tabletop wargamer? Do you play Kings of War, specifically? If you answered yes to some or all of those questions, a Kings of War RPG is currently in the works for a Kickstarter launch sometime later this year. On the Frantic Gamers podcast, a show devoted
- [They Came From Beneath The Sea Preview](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/01/11/they-came-from-beneath-the-sea-preview/) - Official Blog: http://theonyxpath.com/category/worlds/tcfbts/ Kickstarter:
- [Massive Darkness: Brighter Than It Looks](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/01/11/massive-darkness-brighter-than-it-looks/) - I was first introduced to Massive Darkness by CMON Games during the Overturn: Rising Sands Kickstarter debacle. Having finally been delivered a delayed alpha version of the rules prior to the end of the Kickstarter, backers noticed that the rules were straight up copied from Massive Darkness. The rules looked interesting enough to add Massive
- [Unusual DM Tools: The Writer's Map](https://www.nerdunion.us/2019/01/11/unusual-dm-tools-the-writers-map/) - I was inspired by a WebDM video (at this point I can’t remember which) to think of atypical or unusual resources for DMs or other game runners. The video referenced Barbara Tuchman’s A Distant Mirror, a book about life in 14th century Europe. For DMs who like realistic, perhaps lower magic, settings (like me) this
- [2018 Holiday Board Game Recommendations](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/12/18/2018-holiday-board-game-recommendations/) - Well, dear readers, once again the holidays are upon us. You might be thinking, “What can I get that one obsessive board game fanatic?” Or if said game fanatic is you, “What can I get everyone else to slowly start to convert them to the board game way?” Fear not! For I have roused from
- [End of Year Game Recommendations](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/12/18/end-of-year-game-recommendations/) - To wrap up 2018 I bring you twelve game recommendations in four categories: Heavy/Hardcore, Casual, Family, and Personal. Personal recommendations are games I simply liked, thought were clever, and think others should look into. Casual games take a minimum of set up and rules research and are good for a quick game game. Family games
- [Smuggles N' Snuggles: Game Review and Special Offer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/11/21/smuggles-n-snuggles-game-review-and-special-offer/) - Smuggles N’ Snuggles is a game I Kickstarted on its last day at the urging of one of my friends who, by her own admission, doesn’t like tabletop games. But she loves this one. She is acquainted with Jonathan Ahnert, the game’s creator, and was able to play the game before it hit Kickstarter. The
- [Authentic Agility Games' "How Do You See The World?" Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/11/12/authentic-agility-games-how-do-you-see-the-world-review/) - It was a happy coincidence that as some friends and I were discussing how much we wanted to have deeper, more meaningful conversations that I could review How Do You See the World?, a new card game by Authentic Agility Games. The goal of the game is to encourage the players to learn more about
- [Academy Games: Gaming Through History](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/10/18/academy-games-gaming-through-history/) - While wandering GenCon, the Academy Games booth caught my eye, specifically the Mare Nostrum board fully set up on a neoprene mat of the Mediterranean, complete with plastic buildings and tokens. As a historical wargammer, I’m a sucker for games with at least some basis in reality or history. I’d classify Mare Nostrum as historically
- [Clank! Deck Building Dungeon Crawl](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/10/18/clank-deck-building-dungeon-crawl/) - After several rounds of the Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle deck building game I found myself wanting more in a similar vein, but with more variability. Clank!, a deck builder by Dire Wolf Digital and Renegade Game Studios, is a delightful iteration on deck builders that has familiar mechanics for veteran players, but is also streamlined
- [Horizon Zero Dawn brought to Analog by Steamforged Games](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/09/10/horizon-zero-dawn-brought-to-analog-by-steamforged-games/) - In addition to their already popular Guild Ball series, Steamforged Games’ booth at GenCon included demos of Godtear and dioramas of their Dark Souls board game. As an avid fan of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 I was excited to see miniatures in development based on the characters of that universe. Now Steamforged Games has
- [Forbidden Sky: Why Aren't We Allowed Anywhere?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/09/07/forbidden-sky-why-arent-we-allowed-anywhere/) - You've survived the sea, you've survived the sand, but can you stand when the sky itself is against you? Welcome, dear readers, as you disembark from your hastily made aircraft. Please deposit all of the sand that you are carrying off the edge of this skyport. And remember to keep your rope tied off! We
- [Arkham Horror 3rd Edition: A Quick Impression](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/29/arkham-horror-3rd-edition/) - (As a note, I demo'ed this game at GenCon, where Fantasy Flight was doing rolling demos. This means that while I watched a few games and played several rounds, I did not play a full game and can't fully say what the feel of that would be. Instead, this review will be discussing the changes
- [The Keys to Publishing in the Digital Age? Authenticity and Consistency](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/29/the-keys-to-publishing-in-the-digital-age-authenticity-and-consistency/) - As a newer participant at GenCon I was struck by the sheer size of it, as well as the number of new games being demoed and sold. Wondering how the market bears this, I attended a panel titled Tabletop Business in the Digital Age, hosted by Geek and Sundry. The panel consisted of: Jonathan Ying:
- [Impression: Freeblades Fantasy Skirmish Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/29/impression-freeblades-fantasy-skirmish-game/) - When my wargaming friends and I have gotten deeper into our drinks, our conversation steers towards the limits of d6 based rules systems for tabletop wargaming. I was reminded of this at GenCon upon seeing a demo set up for a game strewn with a polyhedral set of dice. My usual impression is that this
- [Blending Digital and Physical: Dire Wolf at GenCon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/29/blending-digital-and-physical-dire-wolf-at-gencon/) - While at GenCon I was able to speak with Matt Hudson from Dire Wolf Digital. It was the company’s second year at the convention and we focused on their digital and physical strategy, specifically looking at two of their more famous games, Eternal and Clank!. He spoke about the challenges of creating a physical game
- [Movie Trailers that are Better than the Actual Films](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/27/movie-trailers-that-are-better-than-the-actual-films/) - Movie Trailers are an art form to themselves. They are short films designed to put butts in seats when it comes time to sell tickets. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that at times there are trailers that are themselves better films than the movies they are designed to advertise. Below is just a sampling
- [Bee Lives: An Impression That's Just Buzzing Around The Corner](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/20/bee-lives-an-impression-thats-just-buzzing-around-the-corner/) - It Lives! It Lives! Rise now, my minion, and wreck terror upon the masses with your fearsome stinger... Wait. What do you mean that 'Lives' is a noun here? Indeed, this is not a game regarding the resurrection of bees in a world where they long since have gone extinct, a la some Jurassic Park
- [Impression and Review of Inoka by XYZ Games](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/16/impression-and-review-of-inoka-by-xyz-games/) - Inoka is a tarot sized card game played with 2-4 people centered around a rock, paper, scissors mechanic. The game was created by XYZ Games Labs, an indie Chicago based games company. Their first game was RobotLab, successfully funded on Kickstarter in early 2017. This year XYZ launched and successfully funded Inoka. I picked up
- [Pazaak at Gen Con: A taste of KotOR](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/16/pazaak-at-gencon-a-taste-of-kotor/) - Fifteen years ago Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR to use the shorthand) was an instant hit, and as the intervening years have shown, an instant classic. Awash in the sea of games that is Gen Con there was a small island of KotOR nostalgia, an aspect of when playing the game I’d often tried
- [Quick look at OverBattle: the All War](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/15/quick-look-at-overbattle-the-all-war/) - If you ever played Axis & Allies and thought something was missing, Syther Gaming agrees and brings OverBattle: the All War to GenCon 2018. OverBattle takes the static map and turns field creation into part of the conflict. A new combat resolution system the creators refer to as CASy (Combat Assault System) simulates the effectiveness
- [Maiden's Quest: She Got Tired of Waiting - Game Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/16/maidens-quest-she-got-tired-of-waiting-game-review/) - Maiden’s Quest is a 1 to 2 person (per box) deck building game themed around a Maiden and a Captor. The Maiden (the player), fed up with waiting for rescue, is trying to escape their captor and to do so the player encounters a variety of enemies and obstacles. Along the way items and health
- [Discovery Brought a Bit of the Terran Empire to Vegas](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/12/discovery-brought-a-bit-of-the-terran-empire-to-vegas/) - Creation's Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas happened last week, with a full Terran Empire makeover. Part of that makeover is the Star Trek Discovery exhibit, which puts on full display the full glory of the Mirror Universe arc from the first season. Below are the photos. I've divided them between props and costumes, and
- [Priority One Distress Call: The Battle for the Dignity and Estate of Nichelle Nichols](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/12/priority-one-distress-call-the-battle-for-the-dignity-and-estate-of-nichelle-nichols/) - In 2013, Nichelle Nichols sat in front of a camera with one of her best friends and told her story. In these videos, a series of videos each around twenty five minutes in length, Nichols talks about her life at length, but a pretty dramatic thing happens in the very beginning of the first one,
- [Jason Isaacs's and William Shatner's Feud Continues at STLV](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/07/jason-isaacs-and-william-shatners-feud-continues-at-stlv/) - Jason Isaacs and William Shatner are back at it again. During Isaacs’s first ever panel at the Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas, he opened his mouth and almost immediately regretted it. He started off his panel, which was just him and a microphone on stage in front of thousands of people, talking about is
- [Patrick Stewart to Reprise His Role as Jean-Luc Picard](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/04/patrick-stewart-to-reprise-his-role-as-jean-luc-picard/) - In a huge surprise for fans at Star Trek Las Vegas, it was announced by Alex Kurtzman and Patrick Stewart that "Jean-Luc Picard is Back." So far, details are slim. He know that, per Stewart, "There are no scripts, we are just talking about stories," and that nearly after 20 years from Picard's last appearance
- [Europa Universalis returns to tabletop with new Paradox project](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/03/europa-universalis-returns-to-tabletop-with-new-paradox-project/) - Europa Universalis, the grand strategy video game by Paradox, is currently in development as a tabletop board game. The Paradox team demoed a round of play, introducing the nations, settings, and options currently in development for the game. The proposed span of the game covers 1400s to 1800s Europe with the possibility of 2 to
- [What We Know About “What We Left Behind”](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/05/what-we-know-about-what-we-left-behind/) - At the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention the team behind the Deep Space Nine documentary, What We Left Behind, dropped more concrete information about their long gestating project as it heads to a wide release. For those who don’t know, What We Left Behind is a documentary detailing DS9 as a series: chronicling what it meant
- [Star Trek Galactic Enterprises Will Satisfy Your Inner Ferengi](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/08/01/star-trek-galactic-enterprises-will-satisfy-your-inner-ferengi/) - Rule of Acquisition number 21 “Never Place Friendship above Profit.” Wizkid’s latest foray into the world of Star Trek, pits you and up to eight of your friends in a no holds barred quest to hoard the most latinum possible by any means necessary. The game is an absolute delight of simple game mechanics and
- [1 March 2018: Netflix, Black Panther, and the Toxicity Inbetween](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/03/01/1-march-2018-netflix-black-panther-and-the-toxicity-inbetween/) - State of the Nerd Union is back from the winter break! This month we discuss the glut of original productions Netflix continues to crank out and where it's leading and the cultural impact of Black Panther. Also, we attempt to explore the nature of our toxic nerd culture so pervasive on Facebook and other social media
- [Discovery Finally Delivers the Episode We’ve Needed](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/02/05/discovery-finally-delivers-the-episode-weve-needed/) - If you’d been following along with my episode reviews, you’ll know that I’ve been struggling with Star Trek: Discovery. It’s a beautiful show with brilliant acting but has struggled with a convoluted plot that minimizes the importance of the characters; the plot drives the action, and our characters are just along for the ride. They’re
- [How Infinity War Plays Into Ant-Man's Story](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/07/06/how-infinity-war-plays-into-ant-mans-story/) - Curious how Marvel's latest plays into the event of Infinity War. Find out here!
- [Ant-Man and The Wasp review (Spoiler-free)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/07/06/ant-man-and-the-wasp-review-spoiler-free/) - Confronted with the emotional impact of a changed MCU, Ant-Man and The Wasp wisely moves forward and delivers the thrills and laughs of it's predecessor, improving upon several elements that make this a worthwhile sequel. Don't worry, no spoilers up ahead!! Let's face it, many of us were wondering how in the world this film
- [Convention Preview: Star Trek Las Vegas 2018](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/07/24/convention-preview-star-trek-las-vegas-2018/) - This summer has already been jammed packed with news and events from conventions, but the con season isn’t over yet. Next up on the docket for the crew at Nerd Union is Creation Entertainment’s Star Trek Las Vegas, the official Star Trek Convention, and Nerd Union will be there to bring you the latest coverage.
- [Kevin Costner's Got An Edge in "Criminal"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/14/kevin-costners-got-an-edge-in-criminal/) - If you get past the murky science being presented in Criminal, there's an enjoyable action ride here even if it's still too rough to be an instant classic. Kevin Costner plays Jericho Stewart, a man lacking activity in the frontal lobes, meaning he doesn't understand why actions are bad or good, he usually just does what
- [Punisher, Please Stop Choking Women (And Other Complaints)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/03/16/punisher-please-stop-choking-women-and-other-complaints/) - [Spoilers | Read Time: 10 min] The new Punisher series by Netflix, released last November, validates the old adage that sometimes less is more. The show is a grueling twelve hours (and change) of mind-bludgeoningly trite characters drooling their personal philosophies to each other. This wouldn’t be so bad if not for the really mediocre
- [MoviePass Peak Pricing & 3D/IMAX Updates](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/07/06/moviepass-peak-pricing-imax-3d/) - Still using that MoviePass subscription? It may have just gotten worse for some movie times (peak times) and better for the IMAX crowd.
- [Antiyoy - Android Mobile Game Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/05/10/antiyoy-android-mobile-game-review/) - I stumbled across Antiyoy by Yiotro quite by accident. In a sea of games requiring micro-transactions and adds, Antiyoy is a truly free, no ads, delightful turn-based strategy game with smooth graphics and simple mechanics, but offers depth in terms of strategy and difficulty. In some ways, the game has a lot in common philosophically
- [Deadpool 2: This time, with Feelings](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/06/28/deadpool-2-this-time-with-feelings/) - The following contains spoilers for Deadpool 2. I’m not a monster, you have been warned. The hardest question not to ask upon exiting Deadpool 2 was “how did this hold up to the first Deadpool?” The movie stands more easily in relation to itself (or a weird fan fiction version of Ferris Bueller's Day
- [Sicario: Day of the Solado Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/07/06/sicario-day-of-the-solado-review/) - Commander Shipp gives his thoughts and impressions on the Sicario sequel
- [In Defense of Dice](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/07/04/in-defense-of-dice/) - In defense of dice rolling superstitions while still acknowledging that most rolling trends are our own interpretations of realilty
- [Bomberman Is Back ... Again???](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/06/25/bomberman-is-back-again/) - You may be asking yourself, didn't we post a review for this game last year when the Nintendo Switch came out? Why are we writing another post on it? While we did in fact review Super Bomberman R at its initial release, we are here today to discuss it's latest release on other consoles! I'll
- [Headcanon: How Avengers Infinity War is an RPG where the DM said F*** It](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/05/08/headcanon-how-avengers-infinity-war-is-an-rpg-where-the-dm-said-f-it/) - Watching Avengers: Infinity War I felt like I was watching a D&D group or something similar play out a campaign where the players had complained to the DM one too many times about how easy combat was. To this the DM replied, “Ok, here’s Thanos…” The following contains spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War, obviously, but
- [DropMix: Musical Shenanigans](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/05/10/dropmix-musical-shenanigans/) - Hello, Dear Readers! Have you found your life musically lacking? Do you enjoy musical mashup mixes? Have you ever wondered, what exactly does Sia’s Chandelier vocals sound like when backed up by the bass line from LMFAO’s Sexy And I Know It? Well wait no longer! Allow me to introduce you to a brand new
- [Iron Man Defined The MCU, For Better Or Worse](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/02/02/iron-man-defined-the-mcu-for-better-or-worse/) - Sitting here, ten years after the debut of Marvel Studio’s first movie, it seems obvious that the MCU would eventually come to dominate the cinemaplex. We were always destined to be spectators to the greatest movie franchise of all time — the franchise that is sure to end all other franchises. However, if you were
- [The Incredible Hulk & What The MCU Could Have Been](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/02/04/the-incredible-hulk-what-the-mcu-could-have-been/) - It’s really weird to go back and watch 2008s The Incredible Hulk. Although all movies are a product of their times, and the movie making legacy of what came before, The Incredible Hulk makes the viewer acutely aware of this. It’s a superhero movie, yes, but it feels totally different from anything in the MCU.
- [Episode 10: The One with the Double Agent](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/01/16/episode-10-the-one-with-the-double-agent/) - After a winter hiatus, Kyle, Wild Turkey, and the Gang are back with the wildest and most irreverent fan podcast ever. Join us each week as we dissect the latest offering Star Trek has offer. This week, Kyle and Trevor chat it up about Star Trek Discovery's latest episode, "The Wolf Inside," Star Trek 4
- [The Lorca Twist Typifies Everything Wrong With Star Trek: Discovery](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/02/01/the-lorca-twist-is-everything-thats-wrong-with-star-trek-discovery/) - Star Trek: Discovery isn't a perfect show. It has potential, but there's simply so much bad to wade through that it's not worth any good that's well... discovered. And that's really disappointing to admit because no first season of any Star Trek is very good. All had some glaring issues, but DSC takes the cake. And
- [I Know I’m Human - A Review of The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/13/i-know-im-human-a-review-of-the-thing-infection-at-outpost-31/) - Upon learning that Mondo Tees and Project Raygun were teaming up unleash upon us a board game version of John Carpenter’s The Thing, I genuinely lept from my chair and cheered. I’m not ashamed to admit that: the combination of two of my favorite things, board games and The Thing (an article for another time),
- [Best Games To Purchase For The Nintendo Switch](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/23/best-games-to-purchase-for-the-nintendo-switch/) - The Christmas/Hanukkah/Holiday festivity season is just around the corner and many of you may be planning on picking up a Nintendo Switch for one of your loved ones or yourself pretty soon. That being said, a video game console really isn't much without a good set of games to go with it. As I am
- [From The Makers Of Nasty Woman T-Shirts Comes The Nasty Feminist Card Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/08/from-the-makers-of-nasty-woman-t-shirts-comes-the-nasty-feminist-card-game/) - The women over at Nasty Woman T-Shirt have been quite busy since they first launched their viral T-shirt business. While last year brought about the Nasty Woman T-Shirts, this year brings about their entry into the tabletop card game genre with the announcement of the game Nasty Feminist! Nasty Feminist is a card game designed
- [The Thor We've Always Wanted? Thor Ragnarok review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/09/the-thor-weve-always-wanted-thor-ragnarok-review/) - It should be said that you are going to enjoy every moment crafted for the third installment of Thor. It has the snark, delivers on the action, wraps threads from The Dark World and Age of Ultron, all while forging a stronger identity that should last beyond this film. Letting the fun elements that were always
- [To The Media: You Are Entitled to Nothing](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/10/to-the-media-you-are-entitled-to-nothing/) - Earlier this week my newsfeed was filled with news of the unthinkable: Disney had banned the LA Times from all screenings of the company. One of their critics had been banned from a critic screening of Thor Ragnarok. The media community rallied behind the Times, and decided that they would boycott reviews of Disney’s films.
- [Episode 9: Are We in the Prime Universe, and why DSC follows Movie rules](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/14/episode-9-are-we-in-the-prime-universe-and-why-dsc-follows-movie-rules/) - This episode Zach and Kyle break down the chapter 1 finale of Star Trek Discovery. They are joined by Nerd Union contributor Trevor Law. Among the topics they discuss are the idea that Star Trek Discovery isn't set in the Prime Universe after all, and the fundamental weaknesses underlying DSC's writing. It all boils down
- [Blade Runner 2049 Asks What Will Happen When AI Becomes Human-like](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/16/blade-runner-2049-asks-what-will-happen-when-ai-becomes-human-like/) - This article contains spoilers for Blade Runner 2049. Grasping the central argument of most sci-fi films requires a closer look at the technological and social context of the time period in which it was made. Consider the technologies that entered the mass market by 1982, when the original Blade Runner was released. IBM’s 5150 brought
- [Off The Wagon!! SOTNU- New Podcast Series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/01/08/off-the-wagon-sotnu-new-podcast-series/) - Join original SOTNU host Wild Turkey (Zach) for a unauthorized and completely free-form chat over the topics he wants to hit. This week, he's joined by current SOTNU host Commander Shipp and Nerd Union CEO Kyle Nelson. Check out the episode towards the end of this post or find it on your favorite streaming services
- [Star Trek Discovery Has *Mostly* righted the ship in solid midseason episode](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/01/08/star-trek-discovery-has-mostly-righted-the-ship-in-solid-midseason-episode/) - As a TV critic watching Star Trek Discovery has been one of the weirdest experiences of my life (not my real life mind you, just the TV critic life I live in my head). I have always loved Star Trek. I’ve been a fan of the franchise for as long as I can remember, so
- [17 Nov 2017: How EA Set Fire to the Internet](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/17/17-nov-2017-how-ea-set-fire-to-the-internet/) - This week we discuss the Lord of the Rings series on Amazon, the Galaxy Quest TV show, and the Gal Gadot v Brett Ratner story in the rundown. For our main event, the crew dissects the controversy ignited by Electronic Arts/DICE's latest game, Star Wars: Battlefront II. Why has this game set the internet on fire,
- [28 DEC 2017: The Last Jedi Reaction...Finally](https://www.nerdunion.us/2018/01/08/28-dec-2017-the-last-jedi-reaction-finally/) - Zach and Trevor spoil everything related to the Last Jedi so if you haven't seen it by now, you've been warned!! Listen to the podcast after these links or stream from your favorite podcast service now!! https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/12/06/knova-gaming-to-host-first-dragon-ball-fighterz-tournament-in-central-california-at-cencal-standoff-2018/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/23/best-games-to-purchase-for-the-nintendo-switch/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/23/kill-the-unicorns-a-preview/
- [Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament at CenCal Standoff 2018!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/12/06/knova-gaming-to-host-first-dragon-ball-fighterz-tournament-in-central-california-at-cencal-standoff-2018/) - Are you a California gamer or near to it? Then it's time to start training! Dragon ball FighterZ is releasing under 2 months and we've got the scoop on Central California's first tournament where players will be fighting it out as their favorite warriors from the Dragon Ball Universe! So let's just get into everything
- [Kill The Unicorns: A Preview](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/23/kill-the-unicorns-a-preview/) - Have you ever wondered why you have never seen a unicorn? Clearly, it isn’t for some mundane reason such as unicorns never existing. Instead, the answer could only be, because they’ve been hunted to extinction! Fear not though! You too can experience a tiny slice of that time when unicorns were a protected species and
- [Best board games under $50 for the holidays](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/20/best-board-games-under-50-for-the-holidays/) - So it’s that time of year again. You’ve have to sit down and find the perfect gift for your lovely nerd family member. You know they’re into dragons or lightsabers and board games, but you don’t have the first idea of where to start. Somehow Monopoly or Yahtzee doesn’t seem like their cup of tea.
- [Dear Nintendo: We Want You To Make A Smartphone](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/02/dear-nintendo-we-want-you-to-make-a-smartphone/) - With the announcement of the Razer Phone it seems as though one company is trying to step into another's territory. That's right Nintendo, we are talking to you. Nintendo, this should be you making the worlds first gaming phone. Stepping into new gaming territory is your game right? We've got a list of reasons why
- [1 NOV 2017: Stranger Things, Thor, and More!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/02/1-nov-2017-stranger-things-thor-and-more/) - On this week's SOTNU, Commander Shipp and Trevor Law are joined by new Nerd Union movie reviewer and podcaster Daniel Chaniott to talk about a few news topics, like the DC Superman horror one-shot, Pet Sematary remake, along with recap of everything that happened with Stranger Things this season. Plus, it's been a few weeks,
- [Firefly the Board Game: Keep on Flying](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/29/firefly-the-board-game-keep-on-flying/) - Firefly The Game is a thematic sandbox adventure game much like Merchants and Marauders or Xia: Legends of a Drift. Much like the other games, you are the captain of a ship and you are setting off to build your fame and fortune. However, both of the other games focus on the experience and the
- [Netflix's Dad of Light is Surprisingly Delightful](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/09/netflixs-dad-of-light-is-surprisingly-delightful/) - Final Fantasy 14: Dad of Light hit Netflix last month, featuring a heart-tugging narrative of a young man, Akio, trying to reconnect with his father through their shared love of Final Fantasy. This Japanese drama is sweet, clean, and the appropriate amount of campy, featuring the growth of both Akio and that of his father
- [Episode 8 "What the Frak just happened?"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/06/episode-8-what-the-frak-just-happened/) - This week James and Trevor dissect the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery "Si Vis Pacum, Para Bellum." They ask the hard questions like, "What is going on?" "what happened?" and "Who are these people?" They also discuss whether The Orville really is as good as all the Discovery haters say it is. Special thanks
- [9 NOV 2017: Disney Monopoly, Thor Review, and New Star Wars Trilogy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/09/9-nov-2017-disney-monopoly-thor-review-and-new-star-wars-trilogy/) - We hinted at a fantastic surprise this week and though we're a day later, it came in the form of returning co-host Oliver White and new co-host John Ludwig. They join Commander Shipp and Trevor Law to hopefully dissect the mess of news that got released minutes before the show started. This week's topics include:
- [A Requiem to House of Cards, the Last Great Postmodern Drama](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/06/a-requiem-to-house-of-cards-the-last-great-postmodern-drama/) - I, just like anyone else who has read the news of late has been shocked and appalled by the allegations against Kevin Spacey. Spacey is a beloved American actor. I’ve grown up loving his roles in movies like The Usual Suspects, K-PAX, and Superman Returns. In recent memory, nothing has enthralled me or upset me
- [Voltron Season Four Leaves Us Wanting More](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/23/voltron-season-four-leaves-us-wanting-more/) - Netflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defenders launched their fourth season last friday, packing a lot of content into just six episodes. It’s a little rushed and not without its flaws, but the twists and turns are worth the ride. The new season is satisfying in content, if not in mode of delivery, and certainly leaves us wanting
- [Episode 7: Dwight The Revenge and what starter Pokemon would Khan have chosen](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/30/episode-7-dwight-the-revenge-and-what-starter-pokemon-would-khan-have-chosen/) - Red Shirt Rejects is back this week with their recap and review of the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad." Since Zach -- The Wild Turkey himself -- is out this week galavanting around the cosmos we have Trevor Law, a fellow Nerd Union alumnus, beaming in
- [Open Letter From Nerd Union to Our Readers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/11/01/open-letter-from-nerd-union-to-our-readers/) - Nerd Union is moving into a new era. Times have changed, and it’s time for Nerd Union to change with them. We love writing content for you. We love providing news and editorial designed for the everyday nerd, but in order to move into this new and improved phase for Nerd Union, we have to
- [4 OCT 2017: Punisher and Rick & Morty Finale](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/04/4-oct-2017-punisher-and-rick-morty-finale/) - This week on the SOTNU podcast, Trevor and Kenneth discuss Nintendo's release of the SNES Mini console, setbacks with Marvel and Netflix's Punisher release, initial impressions on The Good Place, along with tackling the season finale of Rick and Morty. You can support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/nerdunion.
- [Episode 6: Darmok and Jalad at the Disco](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/23/episode-6-darmok-and-jalad-at-the-disco/) - Your hosts Zach and James bring you the latest anaylsis from the sixth episode of Star Trek Disco! That's a thing right? Say it with me D-I-S-C-O! It feels right. In addition to episode 6, "Lethe" we analysis Will Wheaton's short story in "From a Certain Point of View" and blather on about whether continuity matters
- [13 SEPT 2017: Abrams Back For Star Wars: Episode IX](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/13/13-sept-2017-abrams-back-for-star-wars-episode-ix/) - This week on State of the Nerd Union, Commander Shipp and Trevor Law discuss whether J.J. Abrams coming back for Episode IX is a good thing, the latest episode of Rick and Morty will blow your mind, and then they get super heavy with the depressing elements of Bojack Horseman and the amazing IT reboot.
- [24 OCT 2016: New Guardians and Logan Trailers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/24/state-of-the-nerd-union-podcast-102416/) - Zach and Jerry and back with the Nerd Union podcast! They are talking about movie trailers, Nintendo, Comics and so much more! Everything a Nerd could care about is in this! Be sure to check it out!
- [30 SEPT 2016: The All New State of the Nerd Union is Here](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/30/the-all-new-state-of-the-nerd-union-is-here/) - We would like to present to you our latest offering, the return of our podcast series, State of the Nerd Union! Today our host, Wild Turkey and Jerry Maynard discuss the latest news of the week, including the Lion King remake, the Luke Cage premiere, the specter of a new Captain America, and the fate
- [18 OCT 2016: Luke Cage Isn't Too Black](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/18/state-of-the-nerd-union-week-of-oct-16-2016/) - After a week hiatus, Wild Turkey and Jerry Maynard are back with an action packed wrapped up of the last two weeks. On today's episode they cover the latest Luke Cage controversy, Black Panther casting, the latest Rogue One trailer, and the chaos that is TNA wrestling.
- [9 MAY 2017: Did Guardians of the Galaxy Give Us Marvel's Best Villain?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/09/sotnu-592017-did-guardians-of-the-galaxy-give-us-marvels-best-villain/) - This week Kenny and Kyle dive into Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and discuss what does and doesn't work in Marvel's latest Space Opera entry. In addition, they discuss the latest Alien 5 news, the newest Blade Runner trailer, and Marvel's latest TV plans.
- [16 MAY 2017: Marvel's Sales Slump and "Diversity Problem"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/16/may-16-2017-marvels-sales-slump-and-diversity-problem/) - This week Kenny and Kyle break down the latest news of the week, as well as talk about Marvel's cancellation of Black Panther and The Crew and how that bodes for Marvel's flailing efforts to rebrand itself in the 21st Century. Show Notes: Ridley Scott Is Slipping Last week, Alien Covenant director Ridley Scott discussed the
- [26 MAY 2017: Marvel's "Secret Empire" Twist and Discovery Forgets It's Star Trek](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/25/may-26-2017-marvels-secret-empire-twist-and-discovery-forgets-its-star-trek/) - This week Kyle and Kenny break down the never ending saga of Marvel Comic's troubles, and also dive into the new trailer for Star Trek Discovery (DSC). Venom Hardy Earlier this week, Sony announced that Tom Hardy would be playing Venom in the solo movie that was scrapped after the failure of Amazing Spider-Man 2.
- [7 SEPT 2017: Joker Origin Movie, Defenders, Inhumans, Fall & Winter Movie Preview](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/07/sept-7th-2017-joker-origin-movie-defenders-inhumans-fall-winter-movie-preview/) - What happens when the podcast goes on a slight hiatus along with Trevor and Kenneth having the sniffles, and plenty upset at current events? It's the recipe for some classic rants and ravings from your SOTNU team. Check our latest State of the Nerd Union podcast were we chat about... Batman: The Animated Series 25th
- [Episode 5: The F-Bomb Heard 'round the Galaxy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/16/episode-5-the-f-bomb-heard-round-the-galaxy/) - This week the hosts discuss the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, Harry Mudd, the plausibility of the spore drive, and of course, that F-Bomb moment. Join the conversation on facebook @redshirtrejects or on reddit at r/nerdunion. Special thanks to Captain Meat Shield for creating and allowing us to use his cover of the Star Trek:
- [Even if Ash Tyler isn’t [Spoiler], he’s still guilty of something](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/20/even-if-ash-tyler-isnt-spoiler-hes-still-guilty-of-something/) - Correction: Even though the latest episode did not disprove the theory as to Ash Tyler’s identity, his uniform which the central piece of this article centers around was a new uniform not pictured yet. So, by now you can’t really get on a Star Trek news site, forum, or fan page without someone talking about
- [Star Trek Adventures is the Sci-fi RPG You’ve Been Looking For](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/16/star-trek-adventures-is-the-sci-fi-rpg-youve-been-looking-for/) - In the world of tabletop RPGs, the fantasy setting is king. After all, the genre started with Dungeons and Dragons, which was quickly followed by multiple successor games. When Star Wars came on the scene, many game makers sought to make games capitalizing on this new space opera trend. However, in the midst of all
- [I Survived Halloween Horror Nights](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/20/i-survived-halloween-horror-nights/) - Halloween is by far my favorite time of year (sorry Christmas). As soon as I start seeing pumpkins and costumes -- and especially horror movies popping up -- I know its about to get really fun. One of the best things about Halloween is the plethora of haunted houses, trails and mazes that you can
- [Fallout: Wasteland Warfare looks to move video gamers to the table; an Interview with Chris Birch of Modiphius](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/17/fallout-wasteland-warfare-looks-to-move-video-gamers-to-the-table-an-interview-with-chris-birch-of-modiphius/) - While at Gencon 50 in August, we got to sit down with Chris Birch, the founder and Publisher of Modiphius. We had a wide ranging conversation about various games his company is publishing and developing. Yesterday we published our review of Star Trek Adventures, their Star Trek RPG, and our interview with him regarding where
- [An Interview with Chris Birch, Publisher of Star Trek Adventures](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/16/an-interview-with-chris-birch-publisher-of-star-trek-adventures/) - Star Trek Adventures has finally hit the shelves. You can check out our review of the game here, but if you already know about it and are excited we have some news for you. While at Gencon this year, I got to sit down with Chris Birch of Modiphius to talk about what comes next
- [What Does it Mean, to be Perceived Female in Video Games](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/19/what-does-it-mean-to-be-perceived-female-in-video-games/) - In the wake of The Game Awards and the Playstation Experience, I was reminded again just how isolated it feels to be female-bodied in the world of video games. The Game Awards was a reminder of the almost non-existence of female-bodies in lead positions in gaming, and how they’re often forgotten in ESports and other
- [Episode 4: "Malfoys, and Tardigrades, and Klingons, oh my!"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/10/episode-4-malfoys-and-tardigrades-and-klingons-oh-my/) - This week Zack and Kyle discuss the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery as well as how it stacks up to The Orville and previous Trek series. Join the conversation on facebook @redshirtrejects or on reddit at r/nerdunion. Special thanks to Captain Meat Shield for creating and allowing us to use his cover of the
- [Turns Out The Rumors Were True. Gen III Is Coming For Halloween In Pokemon Go](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/15/turns-out-the-rumors-were-true-gen-iii-is-coming-for-halloween-in-pokemon-go/) - After the Legendary Summer in Pokemon Go, players began to turn that their attention to the next desired major addition to the game, the 3rd generation of Pokemon from Hoenn. Naturally, this led to a lot of rumors being made that claimed to have inside information on the plans of Niantic and players began their
- [The 14 Weirdest Things That Ever Happened to Miles O'Brien.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/31/the-13-weirdest-things-that-ever-happened-to-miles-obrien/) - By Trevor Law I was watching Star Trek: Deep Space Nine the other day and it hit me: the weirdest crap happens to Miles O'Brien. It seems so odd that such a normal guy would have so many strange things happen to him. For those that don't know Chief Miles Edward O'Brien was a character
- [Merchants and Marauders: Yo ho! Yo ho! A Pirate's Life for Me!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/20/merchants-and-marauders-yo-ho-yo-ho-a-pirates-life-for-me/) - AVAST, SCALLYWAGS AND SCOUNDRELS ALIKE! If ye think that ye be more than a bunch of landlubbers! If ye be possessing daring, cunning, and wit! If ye be willing to risk life and limb in the quest for eternal glory and riches! Then gather yer crew! Chart yer course! Weight anchor! Set sail! And make
- [7 Things Goku Could Have Done Instead Of Recruit Frieza](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/21/7-things-goku-could-have-done-instead-of-recruit-frieza/) - It's not secret that Dragonball Super has had an incredible amount of plot twists to keep the show interesting. Most of them have been pretty well received and elevated the show's caliber even higher but I have a few qualms with the plot twist involving Goku's most recent recruit. Most of them being that Goku
- [Game On Looks to be a One Stop Shop for Tabletop](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/21/game-on-looks-to-be-a-one-stop-shop-for-tabletop/) - Right now if you’re a game maker, or board game aficionado, there’s only one place you look for new projects — Kickstarter. If you go on Kickstarter right now there are 249 projects waiting for your hard earned money. It’s gotten to be a habit that journalists, bloggers, and gamers regularly check Kickstarter for the
- [Pokken Tournament Basically Mega Evolved And Only Got Better](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/21/pokken-tournament-basically-mega-evolved-only-got-better/) - Pokken Tournament releases tomorrow and fans and skeptics of the original entry are probably wondering to themselves "What's the big deal?" As it turns out, Pokken Tournament DX is the Pokemon fighting game you never knew you always wanted while simultaneously also being the game you wished the Wii U version had been. In our
- [Star Trek Discovery Review: How to Do a Good Thing Badly](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/24/star-trek-discovery-review-how-to-do-a-good-thing-badly/) - The first episode of the newest Star Trek series has finally graced the small screen. When I say the first episode, I really mean what CBS wanted you to think was two episodes (but I’ll get to that in a moment). It was an action packed 80 minutes, but like anything else, had a few
- [Did Burnham Really Deserve Her Punishment](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/28/did-burnham-really-deserve-her-punishment/) - Now that we have the review out of the way, lets talk about that cliffhanger! Spoilers of the Star Trek Discovery premiere will follow. At the end of the finale Michael Burnham is given life in prison for charges of mutiny, dereliction of duty, and assaulting other officers. Moreover, it appears that she is the
- [The Best Pokemon To Defeat Entei, Suicune, And Raikou](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/01/the-best-pokemon-to-defeat-entei-suicune-and-raikou/) - October marks the rotation of the Legendary Beasts, which means it's time to get some new teams set up for the next beast that has come to your area! Here's a helpful guide to which Pokemon are super effective against which Beast. Lets start with Suicune. Suicune is a fair bit tankier than the
- [Star Trek Discovery Has a Prequel Problem](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/09/star-trek-discovery-has-a-prequel-problem/) - By this point in our lives we should all be familiar with the premise of a prequel. You take a movie, TV, comic, etc and go back before the story and tell another story in that same universe. It has been done to varying degrees of success and failure. The most notorious of these is
- [Episode 3: "Is Context really for Kings?"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/10/03/episode-3-is-context-really-for-kings/) - Zach and Kyle are joined by special guest host Eric Allan Hall! They sat down to discuss the latest episode for Star Trek Discovery, "Context is for Kings." Special thanks to Captain Meat Shield for creating and allowing us to use his cover of the Star Trek: The Next Generation theme song. You can find
- [Episode 2: Star Trek Discovery and why it's all Scotty's fault](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/26/episode-2-star-trek-discovery-and-why-its-all-scottys-fault/) - This week we dissect the first two episode of Star Trek Discovery. We also dive into the toxicity of the Facebook Star Trek groups, in addition to CBS All Access. The moral of the story? Scotty probably shouldn't have messed with around with time travel. . . . Special thanks to Captain Meat Shield for
- [5 Things Stranger Things Needs to do in Season 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/25/things-stranger-things-needs-to-do-in-season-2/) - Get excited nerds! Season 2 of Netflix’s Stranger Things is almost upon us! I somehow missed the Stranger Things train when it first premiered and just spent the last few days binging the last season. I’ll admit, it was an incredibly well made show, but I couldn’t help but notice a few serious issues that
- [Star Trek Discovery Behind The Scenes Peek](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/01/star-trek-discovery-behind-the-scenes-peek/) - Yesterday we got a behind the scenes peek into the upcoming entry into the Trek universe in a new trailer for their CBS All Access show. Check out the latest glimpse of Discovery below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9QHrNdgX4U What do you think of the trailer? Let us know in the comments below! https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/26/i-am-going-to-review-every-episode-of-star-trek/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/07/star-trek-adventures-is2-going-to-scratch-your-rpg-itch/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/24/5-best-star-trek-films-ever-commanders-log/
- [Prepare For Battle With Amiibo Unlockables In Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/06/prepare-for-battle-with-amiibo-unlockables-in-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild/) - Last week players finally got a chance to get their hands on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild! Players also were told that the game would be compatible with the Nintendo's new Breath of The Wild Amiibos. What they may not have known is that the game is also compatible with the older
- [Pandemic: Legacy and a Word on Permanence](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/11/pandemic-legacy-and-a-word-on-permanence/) - Welcome back to Tabletop Tuesday, I'm Nate and this week's post is going to be a bit different. Most of my board game posts are a description and light review of play. This time I'd like to discuss more of a style of board game than an actual game itself: Legacies. Read on to find
- [The Last Jedi Trailer Is Here!!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/14/the-last-jedi-trailer-is-here/) - Today at Star Wars Celebration the official trailer for The Last Jedi was finally released. Heres the trailer for you below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4I68XVPzQ What do you think of the trailer?? Let us know in the comments below!
- [World of Blizzcon 2016: Part 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/07/world-of-blizzcon-2016-part-1/) - This year's Blizzcon comes at us with a veritable freight train of huge reveals. Watching it I found myself astounded back to back to back as the Blizzard franchise showed their plans for the next year and commitment to continue to develop content at the highest level. This year marks Blizzards 25th anniversary. The company
- [Nintendo Switch Online Service and Region Locking Details](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/nintendo-switch-online-service-and-region-locking-details/) - During the Nintendo Switch presentation this evening we found out all sorts of information about the new console. But this post is about some interesting online features and regional aspects IT seems that this time around, Nintendo is upping the online capabilities of the game by charging for online features. The price of playing online
- [Universal's New Monsterverse: Goo...](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/16/universals-new-monsterverse-goo/) - Monster movies have clearly evolved since the original Universal characters first hit the big screen with The Hunchback of Notre Dame way back in 1923. Just so you know, Lon Chaney dropped silent acting bombs on folks as Quasimodo and then followed it up with The Phantom of the Opera in 1925. Both were big hits at the
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers: Episode 2 Reaction](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/24/bannerhood-without-brothers-episode-2-reaction/) - The Bannerhood is back with our reaction to the 2nd Episode of Season 7! Joey and Chelsea discuss Sansa's motivation, how eunuchs pee, and celebrate the deaths of hated characters. As you might have guessed...SPOILERS.
- [Niantic Had A Solid Foundation For Pokemon Go Fest, But Failed To Fill In The Critical Pieces](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/24/niantic-had-a-solid-foundation-for-pokemon-go-fest-but-failed-to-fill-in-the-critical-pieces/) - Standing in line by Grant Park at 9am, an hour before Pokemon Go Fest was set to begin, the crowd’s impatience settled into a resigned, but tense air. The tension lasted for almost two and a half hours until the line began to really move in earnest. Moving swiftly towards the entrance gates, people’s excitement
- [Voltron: Legendary Defenders Season Three Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/16/voltron-legendary-defenders-season-three-review/) - The first seven episodes of Voltron: Legendary Defenders Season Three were released on August 8th, starting the new arc for the members of Team Voltron. In the aftermath of the final battle with Zarkon, both the Voltron Paladins and the Galra empire are left leaderless, with Shiro missing and Zarkon near-death. Season Three sets the
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers: GoT Season Finale Reaction Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/28/bannerhood-without-brothers-got-season-finale-reaction-show/) - Season 7 of the best show on television wrapped up with a sensational episode 7 and the Bannerhood is here with their reaction. Joey and Chelsea put a nice, tidy bow on all the excitement as they banter about Cersei's not so shocking betrayal, Littlefinger FINALLY getting what was coming to him, highly anticipated incest
- [The Defenders Shows that the MCU Formula Doesn’t Work on TV](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/01/the-defenders-shows-that-the-mcu-formula-doesnt-work-on-tv/) - When I first heard that The Defenders was being made, I was pumped. When I heard it was being made and streamed on Netflix, I about had a heart attack I was so happy (and it’s not that difficult to imagine from an overweight nerd either). I’ve always preferred “street level” Marvel heroes to
- [In Defense of Hating Discovery’s New Klingon Look](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/06/in-defense-of-hating-discoverys-new-klingon-look/) - Okay, I’ve lived on the internet practically my whole life. I understand how exhausting nerd hate is and how terribly misplaced it can be. I can also understand the adage, “Let people enjoy things.” So, at the risk of adding to useless nerd rage, and putting my foot in my mouth ( Which I’ve
- [Starfinder Made Me Believe in d20 RPGs Again](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/20/starfinder-first-look-at-gencon-50/) - I will be the first to admit I had my doubts about how fun Starfinder games would be. I have been getting burned out on d20 games and didn’t believe Starfinder could change my mind. Boy was I wrong. If you are familiar with Pathfinder or the old D&D 3rd edition or any d20
- [How To Beat The First 5 Metroids In Samus Returns](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/26/how-to-beat-the-first-5-metroids-in-samus-returns/) - Nintendo's remake of Metroid II has so far been proving to be both fantastic and challenging all at the same time. While we will have a review out soon, we wanted to post a guide to help out players who are new to the series that may not be used to the mechanics. Metroid is
- [C4 And The Beauty Of Small Conventions](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/17/c4-and-the-beauty-of-small-conventions/) - For the general populace who have never been to a comic or anime convention (never mind the fandoms big enough to warrant their own!), they can seem like impenetrable beasts. A full weekend immersed in all of these once-fringe interests? The mere thought might stir excitement in the extreme for some and terror in the
- [The Last Jedi: How To Fix The Problems Left From The Force Awakens](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/08/star-wars-episode-viii-how-to-fix-the-problems-left-from-the-force-awakens-2/) - Star Wars: The Force Awakens is officially the biggest movie ever domestically. Take that Dances with Smurfs! It rode a train of insurmountable hype going into theaters after a ten year dry spell of nothing force related and has come to dominate water coolers and internet forums across the globe. Critics and fans love it,
- ["Is Death Note That Bad?" Netflix's Death Note Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/06/is-death-note-that-bad-netflixs-death-note-review/) - If you can ignore the anime, Death Note turns out to be a fun, but ultimately forgettable film among the great Netflix movies that have come out over the years. However, as soon as you think about the actual manga and show, you will start banging your head repeatedly on the nearest available desk. Comparison
- [Wind River Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/06/wind-river-review/) - Taylor Sheridan has been putting together quite the resume recently with superb writing on Sicario, one of my favorites from 2015, as well as writing and directing the solid modern western/crime drama Hell or High Water last year. Trust me when I tell you the hot streak continues with Wind River The Basics Wind River
- [How to Beat Mewtwo In Pokemon Go](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/06/how-to-beat-mewtwo-in-pokemon-go/) - Starting today, Niantic will theoretically be sending the first batch of invites out for their EX raid feature. This battle will currently feature a showdown with the one and only Mewtwo, whom has been teased ever since the first trailer for the game was revealed. To help you prepare, we have constructed a list of
- [Episode 1: Star Trek Discovery Pre-Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/05/episode-1-star-trek-discovery-pre-show/) - This is the premiere episode of Red Shirt Rejects, Nerd Union's officially unofficial Star Trek Podcast. This week Kyle and Zach "The Wild Turkey" Nichols discuss what to expect from Star Trek Discovery, incest Klingon babies, what got them into Star Trek, and FDK. . . . Special thanks to Captain Meat Shield for creating
- ["Serkis and Reeves Shine" War for the Planet of the Apes Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/04/serkis-and-reeves-shine-war-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-review/) - When Rise of the Planet of the Apes came out back in 2011, we had no idea of the emotionally powerful trilogy that would follow. And yet here we are capping a successful and satisfying end to Caesar's story. How did Matt Reeves transform a story mid-flight into a series that could go down a
- [Apes and Serkis Deserve An Oscar](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/09/04/apes-and-serkis-deserve-an-oscar/) - Recently, Fox Studios announced it would be making a Best Actor / Best Picture push for Andy Serkis / Matt Reeves' War for the Planet of the Apes. I rarely agree with any of Fox's decisions, but I have to admit they are absolutely right on this one. Here's why... First, let me just acknowledge the
- [What We Know About Pathfinder: Kingmaker the Video Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/20/updates-on-pathfinder-kingmaker-the-videogame/) - At the 3rd day of GenCon 50, there was a panel of the upcoming Pathfinder Kingmaker game. Led by Alexander Mishulin, he went over the basics of the new game, it’s goals, and how much it would remain the same, and different from the original Pathfinder Kingmaker adventure path. Their stated goal is to
- [13 Events That Should've Broken Jean Luc Picard](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/19/13-events-that-shouldve-broken-jean-luc-picard/) - Jean Luc Picard is a man's man. Career Starfleet, unafraid of even the most daunting challenges. He's kind when he needs to be, but more than willing to fight when its called for. That being said, the writers of Star Trek seem to really enjoy torturing this man (sometimes literally). For a character that is
- [How Gene Roddenberry (nearly) Killed Star Trek](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/04/howgeneroddenberrytriedtokillstartrek/) - By James Nelson In case you avoided the media blitz on Thursday, William Shatner has released a new documentary about The Great Bird of the Galaxy; the man, the myth, the legend, Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek. The documentary focuses entirely on the creation of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the tumultuous
- [The World Needs Star Trek, Now More Than Ever](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/21/the-world-needs-star-trek-now-more-than-ever/) - This week I have watched the TV in utter horror. I don’t say this to be political, and I don’t mean for this to be derogatory toward conservatives (on the contrary, real conservatism has a lot of virtue), but the RNC has been a parade of ignorance and hate. It is a parade of unthinking
- [Why a Khan Prequel Series is the Star Trek We Need](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/02/why-a-khan-prequel-series-is-the-star-trek-we-need/) - As has been reported across the internet for the last couple of days, Nicholas Meyer appears to be working on a new Star Trek project for CBS. That series is now rumored to be a return to the character that made Meyer a Trekkie household name, KHAN. I wasn’t even going to lend any credence
- [First Look at Star Trek Discovery Exhibit at TrekCon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/03/first-look-at-star-trek-discovery-exhibit-at-trekcon/) - The official Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas is now in full swing. To kick off the events, CBS has actually put props and art on display from their upcoming series, Star Trek Discovery. This is actually somewhat of a surprise, as last year Paramount neglected to promote their new movie on Star Trek’s fiftieth
- [Kakegurui Is That Weird Manga About Gambling You Haven't Heard Of But Should Read Anyways](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/22/kakegurui-is-that-weird-manga-about-gambling-you-havent-heard-of-but-should-read-anyways/) - Okay, bear with me, this is going to be...a weird one. Some plot spoilers for Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler, possibly a bit PG-13. Longtime (and probably not-so-longtime) anime and manga fans might observe that over the years these media have taken a distinct turn towards the extreme. Extremes of art-style, extremes of genre tropes, extremes of
- [How To Conquer The Dastardly Bombers In Super Bomberman R!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/04/how-to-conquer-the-dastardly-bombers-in-super-bomberman-r/) - The Nintendo Switch launched yesterday with several titles that have pleased new and old players across the board but one in particular brought back lots of nostaligic feelings of classic gaming days from the SNES. No, we don't mean you Zelda! We're talking about Super Bomberman R today and giving you some helpful tips for
- [Why Final Fantasy VIII Is Still My Favorite](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/29/why-final-fantasy-viii-is-still-my-favorite/) - By Kenneth Shipp I've never liked the idea that I should like something simply because it's expected or that the majority prefers it. When I tell people I prefer VIII over VII, you would think I killed someone's dog. I have played VII over and over again; I love the characters and the story is amazing. But
- [TMNT, Please Stop Sexualizing April O'Neil](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/10/tmnt-please-stop-sexualizing-april-oneil/) - A few weeks ago, I commented on the piecemeal improvements of both The Flash and Arrow. One of my criticisms regarded The Flash's “chest sport”―the show's concerted effort to display bare chest, particularly of its female characters. The body part on display isn't the focus of this criticism, nor is the sexualization of characters in
- [Game of Thrones Finished Its Most Uneven Season Yet](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/30/game-of-thrones-finished-its-most-uneven-season-yet/) - When the final credits rolled I sort of sat on my couch and let out a short, quick sigh. This was what all this buildup was about. This was what 67 episodes, 62 hours, or 3770 minutes had built to. Spoilers for season 7 will follow. From the outset of this season I was
- [Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/17/betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill-widows-walk/) - “An expansion!” I hear you cry. Yes, indeed, Betrayal at House on the Hill has an expansion! It is called, somewhat appropriately, Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow’s Walk. I’ll get to why in soon enough, but first, as I mentioned: This is an expansion. If you haven’t read it yet, here’s my Betrayal
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers:GoT Episode 6 Reaction Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/21/bannerhood-without-brothersgot-episode-6-reaction-show/) - Holy poo poo cakes...Episode 6 was insane! And the Bannerhood has you covered. Joey was victorious in his bet with Chelsea. We now have an Ice Dragon!! Lots of theories and break down for one of the best episodes in the series history.
- [Battletech is a Daring Tabletop Adaptation for the Ages](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/20/battletech-is-a-daring-tabletop-adaptation-for-the-ages/) - Harebrained Schemes (HBS) arrived at GenCon with the latest update to their game, Battletech, which included the demo for the single player mode. Battletech, as a property, has a long and storied history. It’s only fitting that the man who created it, Jordan Weisman, is the one at the helm. Not only is the idea
- [Pathfinder Online Is Finally Coming To The Masses](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/18/pathfinder-online-is-finally-coming-to-the-masses/) - Paizo, on the opening day of GenCon, had an open meeting updating the current state of the Pathfinder MMO. Lisa Stevens, the CEO of Paizo led the frank and informative discussion about the history, current status, and future of the MMO. She began this by bringing up the first meeting of a Pathfinder MMO with
- [MetaArcade Previews Adventure Creator Platform at GenCon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/19/metaarcade-previews-adventure-creator-platform-at-gencon/) - Last year, a small startup from Seattle, Washington showed up to GenCon with a prototype and a dream: to be the destination for artists and writers to bring their stories to the world. They developed a software which allowed creators to write and bring in art and music into a format which required little-to-no
- [GenCon First Look At Terminator 2 Board Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/18/gencon-first-look-at-terminator-2-board-game/) - Today at GenCon 50, Rule & Make debuted their latest offering, T2029, a board game set in the post apocalyptic hellscape seen in the opening of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The game that was showed off on the floor was a polished prototype, but it looks great. Allen Chang, one member of the creative duo
- [Peaceable Kingdom And Their Cooperative Board Games For Children](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/18/peaceable-kingdom-and-their-cooperative-board-games-for-children/) - With GenCon kicking off today, Indianapolis and the House That Peyton Built have become flooded with the most hardcore and experienced of tabletop gamers, myself included. GenCon is truly an adult toy store, from meticulously-created miniatures and dice to thousands of out-of-print and rare cards for the biggest TCGs. Hidden amidst all this nerdy frivolity,
- [CBS's Strategy May Be the Only Way to Save Star Trek](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/05/cbss-strategy-may-be-the-only-way-to-save-star-trek/) - By James Nelson When I sat down to write this I fully expected to be full on grumpy cat. I expected to let the vile and vitriol I felt at first hearing Star Trek would be exiled off television to come flowing out, but something unexpected happened. I held my tongue, thought and researched on
- [5 Best Star Trek Films Ever: Commander's Log](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/24/5-best-star-trek-films-ever-commanders-log/) - Hey Nerd Faithful, it's Commander Shipp here with a tough task during Trek Week. I'm trying to figure out the five best Star Trek films and it wasn't easy by any stretch of the imagination. Some fell into place pretty easy and others ... well, hopefully there won't be any controversy. Here's the five I
- [Star Trek Adventures is Going to Scratch Your RPG Itch](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/07/star-trek-adventures-is2-going-to-scratch-your-rpg-itch/) - Continuing our coverage of Gen Con 2016, we got to sit down with Chris Birch, publisher and founder of Modiphius to discuss their latest upcoming project, Star Trek Adventures, the latest tabletop RPG revival of one of sci-fis most beloved franchises. Gameplay The system is going to be based on the 2d20 system created by
- [Ready Player One’s Teaser Reveals Key Plot Changes For Movie](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/06/ready-player-ones-teaser-reveals-key-plot-changes-for-movie/) - The first teaser for Ernest Cline’s bestseller Ready Player One dropped at San Diego Comic Con and gave us our first look at the ‘80s nerdgasm. This article contains mild spoilers for Ready Player One. https://youtu.be/znavw4akfoY Now, I’m pretty pumped for this movie. Ready Player One, as a sci-fi novel, is of a rarer
- [Everything We Learned About Starfinder from Gencon 2016](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/06/27837/) - Paizo has dropped some major, MAJOR announcements for Starfinder at GenCon and they have officially announced a ton of information. Here is everything we know about the new game. Setting It seems to be set a few hundred years past the current time of Pathfinder. Golarion has vanished and a few hundred years is just
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers: GoT Season 7 Ep 5 Reaction](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/14/bannerhood-without-brothers-got-season-7-ep-5-reaction/) - Season 7 continues to wind down (sadly) and the Bannerhood keeps breaking down the incredible episodes! Episode 5 dropped on us last night and it was outstanding! Joey and Chelsea banter about Gendry's return, possibility of boning on a dragon, and a high stakes bet has been made.
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers:Episode 3 Reaction Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/31/bannerhood-without-brothersepisode-3-reaction-show/) - The Bannerhood is back with reaction to Season 7 Episode 3 which was absolutely incredible. Jon and Dany finally meet after 6 1/2 seasons, Cersei gets revenge and Lady Tyrell goes out like a straight baller!
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers:GoT Season 7 Episode 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/07/bannerhood-without-brothersgot-season-7-episode-4/) - Game of Thrones Season 7 is now officially halfway over. Give yourself a second to collect your tears into a bottle at that thought. But did they deliver a solid episode 4! The Bannerhood is here with the best reaction you'll get anywhere. We talk Arya's amazing return to Winterfell, Jon advising Dany and Drogon
- [Episode 1 - So It Begins: Theories, Predictions, and Beginnings](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/09/episode-1-so-it-begins-theories-predictions-and-beginnings/) - Welcome to the Bannerhood. The premiere source wet your Game of Thrones appetite leading up to and during Season 7. This first episode has Joey and Chelsea breaking down some of their favorite theories and getting you set up for the future shows.
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers: Littlefinger's Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/14/bannerhood-without-brothers-littlefingers-game/) - We've got another great podcast for you today to get you hyped up for the Season 7 release of Game of Thrones Instead of doing a Season 7 speculation, and we decided to discuss possibly the most divisive, yet most important characters on the whole show. Today, we are discussing Petyr Baelish, perhaps better known
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers: Season 7 Preview](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/14/bannerhood-without-brothers-season-7-preview/) - The Bannerhood Without Brothers is back with all of the season 7 hype you could imagine. Listen in to Joey and Chelsea on this edition as we discuss our excitement, hopes, and character death fears for the upcoming season! As the great prophet Samuel L. Jackson said, "Hold onto your butts."
- [Bannerhood Without Brothers: Game of Thrones Season 7, Ep. 1 Reaction Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/17/bannerhood-without-brothers-game-of-thrones-season-7-ep-1-reaction-show/) - Over a year we waited, sort of patiently, for Season 7 of Game of Thrones to appear on our TV screens...and it did not disappoint. The Bannerhood Without Brothers has its reaction to a solid Episode 1. Give it a listen...or we'll put you on Arya's list. Just saying.
- [Our Favorite Moments of Voltron: Legendary Defenders](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/01/our-favorite-moments-of-voltron-legendary-defenders/) - With Voltron: Legendary Defenders season three due out on August 4th, we wanted to revisit some of our favorite moments from the series, and share what we hope to see in the new season. Be forewarned: there are spoilers ahead for Voltron: Lengendary Defenders seasons one and two! Forming Voltron Maybe it’s campy and predictable,
- [Betrayal at House on the Hill: Oh, A Haunting We Will Go!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/08/01/betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill-oh-a-haunting-we-will-go/) - Have you ever wanted to be in an episode of Scooby-Doo? How about reliving one of those cheesy 80’s horror movies? Well, do I have an adventure for you! But first, we should probably do something about that locked front door… The name of the game is Betrayal at House on the Hill. The premise
- [Release Dates For Moltres And Zapdos!!!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/25/release-dates-for-moltres-and-zapdos/) - Trainers everywhere have been having a blast battling and capturing Legendaries across the world over the past few days! As it turns out Niantic apparently made a fantastic recovery from the Chicago Pokemon Go fest and has provided a great experience for players across the world to finish off the Anniversary Celebrations. Yet, one question
- [Interested In Game Development? It's Time To Get Your Game On At Gen Con!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/25/interested-in-game-development-its-time-to-get-your-game-on-at-gen-con/) - Are you interested in game development? Are you currently working on a Table Top Game? Are you going to Gen Con? If so, then we have some great news for you. We recieved a press release recently that is highly applicable to anyone interested in table top game develpment and is going to Gen
- [Seeking Dawn Might Be The Knockout VR Game You Have Been Seeking After](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/19/seeking-dawn-might-be-the-knockout-vr-game-you-have-been-seeking-after/) - E3 2017 hosted a number of great reveals of new games as well as a host of information on games we already knew were in production. What we still have been missing these past few years is an incredible VR experience to bring the VR gaming market into the spotlight of the public eye. Multiverse
- [Netflix’s Castlevania Is A Promising Adaptation For A Genre-Defining Game Series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/17/netflixs-castlevania-is-a-promising-adaptation-for-a-genre-defining-game-series/) - This review contains some spoilers for Castlevania and the Castlevania video game series. When news first hit the wires that Netflix would be debuting an animated adaptation of the iconic Castlevania series back in February, reactions were understandably mixed. With nearly 30 named-titles alone in the main series, the show would have a lot to
- [Think Not Attacking Gyms Hurts The Other Team? News Flash: You're Wrong](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/07/10/think-not-attacking-gyms-hurts-the-other-team-news-flash-youre-wrong/) - Pokemon Go recently had a massive overhaul to the gym system that lefts some players excited and others a bit frustrated. The new system has been massively rewarding to those players that previously could not compete in gyms due to the massive amount of gym hoarding that higher leveled players were doing. To solve this
- [Why The New Pokemon Go Gym Update Is Good For The Whole Game](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/29/why-the-new-pokemon-go-gym-update-is-good-for-the-whole-game/) - Niantic recently released a TREMENDOUS overhaul to the gym battle system in game that pretty much changes everything except the actual battle techniques themselves. Many players are pretty excited for the update due to how great it is for the general game population but some have decided to vocalize some concerns (and repeat previous ones,)
- [Friday the 13th: The Game - Better Late Than Never Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/22/friday-the-13th-the-game-better-late-than-never-review/) - It’s been nearly a month since Friday the 13th: The Game released, and the game is still a buggy mess that I can’t stop playing. Developed by IllFonic and published by GunMedia, Friday the 13th: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where one player tries to eviscerate everyone as Jason and up to seven
- [Dragon Rush: Bandai Namco Announces Dragon Ball FighterZ](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/15/dragon-rush-bandai-namco-announces-dragon-ball-fighterz/) - We are smack dab in the middle of E3, which would be Christmas for gamers if Christmas itself didn’t already exist. All of our favorite studios are out in full force, wielding big swinging teraflops and thrusting new and powerful devices in our faces in desperate attempts to wrest our money from the other guys.
- [Pokken Tournament DX, Pokemon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon And More Coming Soon!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/06/pokken-tournament-dx-pokemon-ultra-sun-and-ultra-moon-and-more-coming-soon/) - This morning's Pokemon Direct Featured a lot more reveals than anyone was expecting and hopefully finally killed off all the click bait Pokemon Stars nonsense once and for all. Lets dive in The first new announcment of the day was the first official Pokemon title for the Switch, Pokken Tournament DX. Pokken Tournament was a
- [Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows Of Valentia Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/05/fire-emblem-echoes-shadows-of-valentia-review/) - A couple of weeks back the latest entry/one of the oldest entries of the Nintendo IP Fire Emblem released. It was a game that may have been overlooked by some due to it being a remake of the classic game Fire Emblem Gaiden. We think you might want to re examine that choice if you
- [Why You Should See Wonder Woman This Weekend](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/06/02/why-you-should-see-wonder-woman-this-weekend/) - As a kid, I grew up on shows like Batman: the Animated Series, Superman: the Animated Series, and Justice League. Justice League was, by far, my favorite, featuring not one, but two heroines amongst the main cast. Wonder Woman--Diana Prince--was a character that spoke to me from the beginning: strong, but compassionate, with a no-nonsense
- [Mass Effect: Andromeda and the Risk with Taking Risks](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/27/mass-effect-andromeda-and-the-risk-with-taking-risks/) - Mass Effect: Andromeda is the newest installment in Bioware’s Mass Effect franchise, and has been met with much backlash over its unpolished animation and writing foibles. The game has been polarizing, both with hardcore fans of the series and with new players, which has left the future of the series unclear. The game was controversial for
- [How Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Made You Feel Things With Its Subtle Love Story](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/25/how-miss-kobayashis-dragon-maid-made-you-feel-things-with-its-subtle-love-story/) - The following article contains spoilers for key plot points in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid. If you’ve been to any anime conventions in the past 4-5 months, no doubt, you’ve seen some of the characters from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid running around. If you haven’t or aren’t even sure who these weirdos are ... then we
- [Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Starter Guide!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/23/fire-emblem-echoes-shadows-of-valentia-starter-guide/) - Friday saw the release of Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, a complete remake of another classic Fire Emblem game (Fire Emblem Gaiden,) for the Famicom. This game plays through a little bit differently than some of the recent titles so we created a helpful guide to get players who are not veterans of the
- [Mario Kart 8: Deluxe! Expanding On Familiar Territory](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/16/mario-kart-8-deluxe-expanding-on-familiar-territory/) - The Nintendo Switch has quite a number of first party titles lined up for the year but what would any Nintendo console be without a new Mario Kart title? The problem here, is that this isn't exactly a "new" title, which leaves the question, "Is this worth my money or not?" The answer to that
- [Finally Played Twilight Imperium](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/15/finally-played-twilight-imperium/) - Well, it's official, after nearly a decade of knowing about it, hearing about it, and dreading it, I finally cracked and gave Twilight Imperium a try. Haven't played it yet? Let me encourage you. Haven't read about it? Let me be the first to warn you. Haven't heard of it? Well then, let me be
- [Final Fantasy XV: A Different Look](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/10/final-fantasy-xv-a-different-look/) - Final Fantasy XV, previously known as Final Fantasy XIII: Versus for those who tracked it’s development cycle from 2006, has faced its fair share of praise and criticism. From a cast that unexpectedly captured hearts to the strangely linear final chapters, it is a compelling ride that tugged at the heartstrings and allowed for a
- ["Guardians" Nails It Again...For The Most Part (The Spoiler-Free review)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/05/guardians-nails-it-again-for-the-most-part-the-spoiler-free-review/) - Sequels to good movies are always difficult. Sequels to superb films are tougher and carry a different set of expectations. In the case of Guardians, your mental checklist most likely included the laughs and the story. And since it was so good, you likely want to know if the soundtrack rocks, and in the case
- [Jennifer Hale: The Voice Actress You Might Not Recognize From...Well...Anything](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/05/jennifer-hale-the-voice-actress-you-may-not-recognize-from-well-anything/) - Newest Nerd Union writer Sangdi Chen jumps in to talk about a familiar voice you may or may not recognizable and some of her accomplishments... On Saturday, Day 2 of Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (or C2E2, for our readers in Chicago), I’m standing in a shorter-than-expected line, nervously (and I mean nervously) waiting to
- [How Does "Above and Below" Stack Up?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/05/03/how-does-above-and-below-stack-up/) - Ryan Laukat with Red Raven Games is becoming quite the name is board game design. Islebound and Near and Far are respectable games in the community, but the newer installment, Above and Below, has made a much larger splash than the previous games, for good reasons. Read on to see how this story-ridden worker placement game sets
- [Alien: Review Rewind](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/24/alien-review-rewind/) - It's the film you immediately think about when we talk about science fiction horror. It has spawned countless, mediocre knockoffs all trying to cash in on a fantastic question, but never coming close to scratching the itch. Alien succeeded in so many ways because it was fresh at the time, but the reasons it continues to hold
- [Party Night: What to do with 8 People](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/20/party-night-what-to-do-with-8-people/) - Recently I visited a friends house for board games. I showed up for a game of six and discovered there were eight, which rendered most of my board games unusable. I decided then to make a post, more of a short list, of a few games we decided to pull out to make up for
- [The First Order Doesn’t Make Any Sense](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/18/the-first-order-doesnt-make-any-sense/) - So I really hate that fandom has devolved to the point that I have to justify how much of a fan I am in order to articulate a point, but I’ll put it this way: I’ve been running a site dedicated to fandom for some years now. I’ve put my money where my mouth is
- [Star Wars Celebration 2017: A Galactic Experience In Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/17/star-wars-celebration-2017-a-galactic-experience-in-review/) - Every convention is a different experience. From different fandoms, to locations, to sizes, no two conventions will be exactly the same and you will even notice the same annual convention change over time. Star Wars Celebration changed more than I thought it would in the last two years, and not for the better. Ask the
- [Star Wars: Rebels Season 4 News And More!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/15/star-wars-rebels-season-4-news-and-more/) - Today at Star Wars Celebration, our correspondent got to attend the press conference for Star Wars: Rebels and we have a plethora of news on the show for you! Lets get right down into it. To better serve you, we are just going to post what we feel like were the big points of what
- [Star Wars Celebration Begins In Orlando](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/13/star-wars-celebration-begins-in-orlando/) - A long time ago in a galaxy far far away... Star Wars Celebration Orlando is already off to a huge start. Thousands waited in line overnight, some lining up as early as 10am the day before, just to be able to be in the same room as this year's first big surprise. George Lucas returned
- [Did Thor Get His Groove Back?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/12/did-thor-get-his-groove-back/) - After two financially successful, but critical panned and forgettable installments, no one would fault you for being apprehensive towards another entry in the Thor series. But this most recent trailer may show us a formula that's ultimately been left alone in the Thor films and may be the key to it's success... It should be
- [The Thor Ragnarok Trailer is here!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/10/the-thor-ragnarok-trailer-is-here/) - For your viewing pleasure, check out the trailer and it's breakdown below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7MGUNV8MxU&feature=youtu.be This story is developing ... There is A LOT to unpack here. So from what it looks like Hela (Cate Blanchette) has escaped and is hell bent (pun intended) and destroying Asgard. And based on these screenshots, it looks like she
- [The Rising Digital Purchase Market May Not Actually Be Good For Gamers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/07/the-rising-digital-purchase-market-may-not-actually-be-good-for-gamers/) - A couple of weeks ago we received news that the massive game selling store, Gamestop, would be closing 100+ stores this year and some gamers were quick to give credit to the rising digital purchase market for games. While digital purchases have been heralded as the future of gaming by some, we have reason to
- [Dominion: Estabishing Deck Building Supremecy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/04/dominion-estabishing-deck-building-supremecy/) - Dominion is a well-known deck-building game that truly sets the bar for strategic deck building. Every game has multiple paths the victory and a balance of pushing for the lead while still building your deck for the long game. I can't say if Dominion is the hands down winner of greatest deck builder in Tabletopia,
- [So You Want to Play Total War: How to Fight a Battle](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/04/03/so-you-want-to-play-total-war-how-to-fight-a-battle/) - I talked previously about how war is politics by another means, and that it is more important to have a good economy than be a superior general in the battlefield. That being said, it certainly doesn’t hurt to be a good general, as a few crushing defeats can put the fate of your rising empire
- [Android: Netrunner - Hack or Get Hacked](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/28/android-netrunner-hack-or-get-hacked/) - Android: Netrunner is a cyberpunk'd game set in a dystopian future where you must hack and take down an evil corporation... or... Android: Netrunner is cyberpunk'd game set in a dystopian future where you, the CEO of a successful business must build up your securities to prevent malicious attacks from troubled hackers trying to ruin your firm. Which is
- [Walking in the Seven Kingdoms: My Game of Thrones Experience](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/27/walking-in-the-seven-kingdoms-my-game-of-thrones-experience/) - Have you ever been sitting on your couch, watching a television show or movie and thought "I wonder where they shot that scene and if it actually looks like that?" No shame if you haven't. I'm a huge nerd and I think about that stuff so back off! Anyway because I'm curious about such things
- [Mass Effect: Andromeda - Our First Impressions](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/22/mass-effect-andromeda-our-first-impressions/) - We’re about fifteen hours into the Mass Effect: Andromeda single player gameplay, and have some thoughts on the journey thus far. Andromeda is clearly a step away from its predecessors, and offers a new look that still feels like a Mass Effect game, even as it handles very differently. WARNING: There are spoilers ahead through
- [Iron Fist Is A Radical Departure For Marvel](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/21/iron-fist-is-a-radical-departure-for-marvel/) - I’ve been struggling with Marvel’s Iron Fist on Netflix for a number of reasons, some of which I spoke about earlier in the week. My biggest issue has been how different it is from the previous Netflix series that have come before, at least based on my viewing of the first four episodes. We will
- [Life, the Universe, and Missile Glitching: A Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Retrospective](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/21/life-the-universe-and-missile-glitching-a-mass-effect-3-multiplayer-retrospective/) - It seems like only yesterday we were traversing the galaxy as Commander Shepard, dancing terribly, saying “I should go” to people, killing Geth and Reapers with a slew of great teammates and even greater friends, and occasionally boinking. Well, for me, that’s because it was only yesterday, because I’ve been playing Mass Effect again in
- [I’m a Fan; Iron Fist Being White Is An Issue](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/20/im-a-fan-iron-fist-being-white-is-an-issue/) - So I’m in the process of binge watching/reviewing season one of Iron Fist, and I just had to step away at the start of watching episode three to collect my thoughts. There are, well, a ton of problems with the show. Most of these are structural, but there’s one that runs throughout it, and it’s
- [Our Hopes for Mass Effect: Andromeda](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/17/our-hopes-for-mass-effect-andromeda/) - Mass Effect: Andromeda is less than a week away, and Bioware has launched pre-release access on Origin and Xbox One. PeeBee and Cora’s relationships with maleRyder have been highlighted, we know the Kett are interlopers (not unlike ourselves on the Nexus), and that our goal is to find a ‘Golden World’—a new Earth. All the
- [Should You Buy A Nintendo Switch?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/16/should-you-buy-a-nintendo-switch/) - We have had a couple of weeks with our Nintendo Switch, and have had a decent amount of time to see what works and what doesn't. The problem is, we have realized that whether or not you enjoy the switch and think you are getting bang for your buck really depends on what exactly the
- [Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Is Official!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/mario-kart-8-deluxe-is-official/) - Welp looks like we are in fact getting an updated version of Mario Kart 8 after all! While this isn't exactly a new entry in the series, it certainly has enough new content to convince us here at Nerd Union that it's worth the time. Let's talk about why See that right there? That is
- [The Beginners Guide to Pokemon Duel!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/25/the-beginners-guide-to-pokemon-duel/) - Nintendo has come out of the gates of 2017 swinging this year especially when it comes to their entry into the mobile gaming app market. Yesterday marked another entry into that market that actually came as quite a surprise in regards to the company porting over its popular Pokemon Comaster game into various other countries
- [Pokemon Go Is Officially Getting 80+ New Pokemon This Week](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/15/pokemon-go-is-officially-getting-80-new-pokemon-this-week/) - On top of a very well received Valentines Day event, Niantic gave players another surprise this week in an official announcement regarding the arrival and implementation of 2nd generation Pokemon and host of other new in game goodies for players. Check out the latest information below! According to Niantic 80+ new 2nd generation Pokemon are
- [Game of Thrones Teaser Finally Tells Us When Winter Arrives](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/09/game-of-thrones-teaser-finally-tells-us-when-winter-arrives/) - That's right, we know when the penultimate chapter in the Game of Thrones Saga begins, and no doubt, when that promised winter finally arrives. Watch the teaser below. The new season will start July 16th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq0B0NVKghA And in case you didn't catch it, the whole intermingled statue of all the great Houses of Westerns
- [Game of Thrones: Battle of the Bastards script released](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/09/game-of-thrones-battle-of-the-bastards-script-released/) - Let's face it, if you're like me, you're probably counting the days and binge watching all of the episodes gearing up for Season 7 of Game of Thrones. The fact that they keep playing with our emotions by pushing the debut back further and further makes me feel a little like Theon getting weenie wacked
- [Boss Monster: Be an 8-Bit Baddie... Supposedly](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/28/boss-monster-be-an-8-bit-baddie-supposedly/) - Boss Monster is a card game releases by Brotherwise Games. Playable by 2-4 players and good for about 30 minutes of playtime, setup to teardown. Players ultimately lure heroes to their dungeon to collect souls while avoiding wounds by building up their defense. Simply put, Boss Monster is, at its core, a linear tower defense
- [Talisman: It Really is a Magical Quest](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/05/talisman-it-really-is-a-magical-quest/) - Let’s make this easy, if you are a fan of board games, dungeon crawlers, variety, replayability, D&D, or not just staring at your wife for two hours when she says “entertain me!”, go out and get a copy of Talisman, from Fantasy Flight Games. If you haven’t heard of Talisman, then you are already behind
- [Libertalia: A pirate's life for me](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/14/libertalia-a-pirates-life-for-me/) - ARRR ye ready for a game of plundering and pillaging, brutes and scallywags, curses and daggers? Do ye enjoy sitting around the galley, talking like a pirate? Are ye a fan of the booty (No, not like that)? Well then matey, Libertalia may be the game for you. I wrote an article about small role
- [Carcassonne - The Best Board Game Ever?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/18/carcassonne-the-best-board-game-ever/) - Carcassonne has proven itself to be one of the greatest board games ever made. Millions of copies sold, nearly 20 expansions to add on, and fast strategic game play make Carcassonne a tough game to beat. Why review a old classic? Reviewing Carcassonne is the Euro gaming equivalent to reviewing Monopoly. The problem exists (the
- [It's a SMALL WORLD after all!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/29/its-a-small-world-after-all/) - Small World is an epic battle royal of tiny proportions. Players take turns picking different races with unique modifiers to battle for a world that's "just not big enough for the both of us". Up to 5 players can join in the melee, and the game is hugely different depending on numbers, which is just
- [Arena: Roma II And Lost Cities: A Two-Player Double Feature](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/09/arena-roma-ii-and-lost-cities-a-two-player-double-feature/) - It's always nice to have a group of people to play a board game with but sometimes we just want to sit down and enjoy our evening with a loved one. This week I'm going to focus on two games that are completely different but both offer a significant amount of fun for you and
- [Race for the Galaxy: A Top Pick to Start the New Year](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/10/race-for-the-galaxy-a-top-pick-to-start-the-new-year/) - Race for the Galaxy (RftG) is a game from Rio Grande Games that combines the strategies of a living card game (LCG) with those of an empire builder. Players "race" through the galaxy to be the first ones to build a tableau of developments and planets in order to outscore their opponents. Scoring by building
- [Cosmic Encounter: Choose, Ally, Betray.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/27/cosmic-encounter-choose-ally-betray/) - Sometimes, a board game is simple, quick, and to the point; other times, they are complex epics that you spend hours strategizing over with a rulebook open and a wiki at hand. It's rare to find those games that you can play in an hour that still offer a semblance of that big board feel. Cosmic
- [The New (Alien) Frontiers: Boldly Roll Where You've Never Rolled Before](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/08/the-new-alien-frontiers-boldly-roll-where-youve-never-rolled-before/) - Need a worker placement, dice roller, deck building, territory control game for 2-6 players? Done. Alien Frontiers packages all this into one "BIG BOX" in the reprinted mid-2016 release of this amazing board game. Easily one of the more attractive worker placement games I own, Alien Frontiers' most recent release is sure to delight new and
- [Star Wars Rebels is Secretly Making The Old Republic Canon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/16/star-wars-rebels-is-secretly-making-the-old-republic-canon/) - The one thing that has aggravated life long Star Wars fans since the acquisition by Disney is that the vast majority of Star Wars stories have been thrown out the window. Sure, some of the best ones are still sold under the Legends moniker, but they’ve essentially been relegated to fanfic status. Star Wars Rebels,
- [Why Legends Of Tomorrow Fails And How To Fix It](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/15/why-legends-of-tomorrow-fails-and-how-to-fix-it/) - I love comics. I love the Arrowverse. That being said, Legends of Tomorrow is a show I struggle to watch. It’s not just kind of bad, it’s the worst kind of television I’ve seen on TV in a long, long time. It’s so bad, in fact, that the only show I can compare it to
- [A Beginners Tips And Tricks For Mobius Final Fantasy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/05/a-beginners-tips-and-tricks-for-mobius-final-fantasy/) - Square Enix has A TON going on for it this year as far as game releases go but recently they seem to have pulled a surprise winner out of the hat in their new mobile title: Mobius Final Fantasy. In case you are new to the game, we wanted to give you a few tips
- [Aqua Sphere: Better have an extra O2 Tank](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/14/aqua-sphere-better-have-an-extra-o2-tank/) - Aqua Sphere is not a game for everyone. A colorful, imaginative, clever new take on a strategy board game, Aqua Sphere uses unique game mechanics, multiple play boards, and a whole lot of setup to create an experience you won't forget, even if you wanted to. Not saying the game is bad, but it's got
- [So You Wanna Play Total War: Beginners Guide to the Series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/27/so-you-wanna-play-total-war-beginners-guide-to-the-series/) - With the release of Total War: Warhammer, the tenth installment in a series going back almost twenty years, a veritable flood of new players have joined the scene. This isn’t a bad thing. In order for a series to be better, you need players, and until recently (especially after the $12 Humble Bundle deal for the
- [Smash Up - Grab Two Decks and Go!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/01/smash-up-grab-two-decks-and-go/) - Alien Dinosaur, Zombie Pirate, Robot Ninja... amazing Halloween costumes or amazing combos in a shufflebuilding game? Both actually! So grab your two favorite decks, put em together, and prepare for this weeks ode to tabletop, Smash Up! What's Smash Up? Smash Up is a shufflebuilding game where players take preset decks and shuffle two of them
- [Logan: The Spoiler-Free Review ... plus Deadpool 2 teaser debuts!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/03/logan-the-spoiler-free-review-plus-deadpool-2-teaser-debuts/) - I got to view by far the best of the X-Men films that Wolverine has appeared in tonight. Inevitably you've already read other reviews or synopsis of the movie so I'll spare you most of it and just tell you what I thought without spoilers. There definitely hasn't been a comic book movie like it
- [Super Bomberman R: Saving The Galaxy One Explosion At A Time](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/08/super-bomberman-r-saving-the-galaxy-one-explosion-at-a-time/) - The Nintendo Switch Released Friday with a few different titles on hand at launch. What may have come as a surprise was the return of an old explosive hero, Bomberman! Super Bomberman R returns to some of its classic SNES style games in a top down style view with some villains from its classic days.
- [Our Favorite Female Video Game Leads](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/03/08/our-favorite-female-video-game-leads/) - In honor of International Women’s Day, we wanted to highlight some of our favorite female video game protagonists, across all consoles and genres. We’ve picked our top five, and hope you agree! Female Commander Shepard from Mass Effect Be it kicking Reaper ass or smooching her love interest, Female Shepard has become an iconic protagonist.
- [Nintendo Continues It's Mobile Market Assault In Fire Emblem: Heroes](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/24/nintendo-continues-its-mobile-market-assault-in-fire-emblem-heroes/) - Mobile games are an interesting thing to review and now that we have given Nintendo's newest mobile app game Fire Emblem Heroes a few weeks to establish itself we have some thoughts for those who may be wondering if Nintendo can really take on the app market. For those who don know much about Fire
- [Every New Pokemon Added To The Johto Pokemon Go Update](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/17/every-new-pokemon-added-to-the-johto-pokemon-go-update/) - The new Johto update brought LOTS of new Pokemon to Pokemon Go and of course, lots of players to the game again. Some players who may be unfamiliar with the handheld games may be wondering just what Pokemon have been added to the game and what they should be looking out for in the new
- [Mass Effect and Our Favorite Aliens](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/28/mass-effect-and-our-favorite-aliens/) - Romance is a core aspect of the Mass Effect series, and has become a major part of the Bioware brand overall. Integrated with their strong character writing, the romantic options for players are often at the forefront of player interest, and may shape who and how they play. In light of the new, incoming cast
- [Great Times, Bad Movies: List of Champions](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/21/great-times-bad-movies-list-of-champions/) - Much to my joy, Winter is starting to wind down for parts of the country and a lot of you are starting to emerge from hibernation mode and getting back out into the sunlight. But one thing that doesn't just fade away with the Winds of Winter (damn you George R.R. Martin just finish the
- [Disney, the Oscars, and Animation](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/28/disney-the-oscars-and-animation/) - The Oscars had a fair share of excitement on Sunday, especially in regards to the mix up over the Best Picture award. However, our attention is focused elsewhere, as Disney took home their ninth award in the Best Animated Feature category in the last ten Oscars. Disney has a history as an animation studio, but
- [Oscars Roundup: Ends with WTF](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/27/oscars-roundup-ends-with-wtf/) - Oh so the 89th Academy Awards took place last night. Perhaps you heard about the end. When a senior moment caused a "Steve Harvey-esque" flub by Warren Beatty when he announced perennial favorite La La Land as the winner for Best Picture...only to have a frantic bald man run on stage and tell everyone that
- [Pokemon GO!: Gen 2 Update Officially Hits The World](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/16/pokemon-go-gen-2-update-officially-hits-the-world/) - Well, it's official, there is a new Pokemon in town, or around 80 to be more precise. Not to mention a couple new berries and some new mechanics to bring a fresh new feel to the Pokemon GO! World. The new Pokemon steal the show and we look forward to finding out an "official" list
- [Looking Back: The Best Things About the First Mass Effect](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/16/looking-back-the-best-things-about-the-first-mass-effect/) - With Mass Effect: Andromeda on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to go back and reminisce on the aspects of the original trilogy that set the standard for the series and defined many of the aspects many players love about the Bioware brand. Starting with the original Mass Effect--which was released almost a decade ago--we’ll
- [Where to Nerd: Charlotte](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/13/where-to-nerd-charlotte/) - After a few weeks away we are back with another rousing account of the nerdiest road show on the planet! This time I take on the great southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina. With recently being named the 14th best city to live in for 2017 by US News World Report, Charlotte is becoming a
- [The Ups And Downs Of Studio Mir's Voltron Season 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/10/the-ups-and-downs-of-studio-mirs-voltron-season-2/) - Season two of Neflix’s Voltron: Legendary Defenders dropped on January 20th, much to the joy of many of it’s fans. Picking up where season one left off, season two develops the cast further and brings the conflict with Zarkon to a head, while maintaining the wisecracking humor and witty banter that defined season one. Season
- [A Hearty Entry Into The Kingdom Hearts Series: Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/09/a-hearty-entry-into-the-kingdom-hearts-series-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-final-chapter-prologue-review/) - It's been a while since we have posted any game reviews here at Nerd Union but we decided to kick off out year or game reviews right by reviewing a game that actually features 2 games in it. (And a short movie too!) It's our review of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue! Lets
- [Share The Love With Chansey, Clefable And More In Pokemon GO!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/08/share-the-love-with-chansey-clefable-and-more-in-pokemon-go/) - Valentines day came early in Pokemon GO today with a brand new surprise Holiday event that features all sorts of sweet treats! We've got the details for you on all the festivities and increased spawn rates! Niantic has crafted this event well in building a thematic around several of the modern traditions of Valentines Day.
- [Full Iron Fist Trailer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/07/full-iron-fist-trailer/) - The first full length trailer for Marvel's Iron Fist has just dropped and we couldn't be more thrilled. Check it out below!! Like this? Check out some of our other content https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/03/the-unbearable-lightness-of-booking-or-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-roman-reigns/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/01/star-trek-discovery-behind-the-scenes-peek https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/27/cosmic-encounter-choose-ally-betray/
- [The Past, the Present, and the Timey-Wimey Future of Doctor Who](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/27/the-past-the-present-and-the-timey-wimey-future-of-doctor-who/) - By Oliver White Not long ago, I found myself adrift, unmoored, purposeless, slipping into a deep hole as the light slowly faded out. I had reached out to my friends, screaming in terror as I fell, but we had all run out of answers. It was then, when it felt as if my time had
- [The Unbearable Lightness of Booking, or How Do You Solve a Problem Like Roman Reigns](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/02/03/the-unbearable-lightness-of-booking-or-how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-roman-reigns/) - The horse we are beating, at this point, isn't only dead; it's pieces are splattering all over the walls and what's left isn't even recognizable as a horse. But that doesn't make it any less true that Roman Reigns has been a colossal failure for the WWE. He is positioned as the top face in
- [Mass Effect: Andromeda - New Earth Trailer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/27/mass-effect-andromeda-new-earth-trailer/) - Bioware dropped another cinematic trailer yesterday, introducing both our new antagonist as well as providing a more in-depth look at the crew that joins the Pathfinder’s team. Though there was no gameplay provided, the trailer also provided a clearer glimpse of the narrative, and how it’s beginning to take shape. Andromeda is set 600 years
- [Patch 7.1.5 Into the Nighthold Pt 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/26/patch-7-1-5-into-the-nighthold-pt-1/) - The doors to The Nighthold opened 2 weeks ago and I found myself awed at some of the design. I haven't been this impressed with a raid's design since my first entrance into Ulduar. Take a moment and really look at the work the Blizzard team has put into the environment, beyond the boss encounters.
- [Legion: Bringing "Personalities" to the X-Men Universe](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/25/legion-bringing-personalities-to-the-x-men-universe/) - Without a doubt you've watched one of the stellar Marvel television series that have debuted in the last few years. The Netflix properties such as Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage as well as Agents of Shield have set a high standard for quality superhero programming. However all of these shows are connected to the
- [The Unexpected Success of Yuuri!!! On Ice](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/20/the-unexpected-success-of-yuuri-on-ice/) - Yuuri!!! On Ice seemed to come out of nowhere the end of last year, taking the anime community by storm. Marketed as a sports anime produced by MAPPA, directed by Sayo Yamamoto and written by Mitsurō Kubo; the series follows Yuuri Katsuki--a Japanese figure skater dealing with the aftermath of a series of crushing defeats
- [Where to Nerd: Oklahoma City](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/18/where-to-nerd-oklahoma-city/) - Plopped right in the middle of this great country of ours is the fine town of Oklahoma City. I don't believe I have to inform you of what state its located in...and if I do you might want to invest in some old Carmen San Diego episodes and learn some geography. But I digress. OKC,
- [A Brand New Fire Emblem Title Is On The Way!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/a-brand-new-fire-emblem-title-is-on-the-way/) - Tonight we got a sneak peek at a brand new Fire Emblem game entititled "Fire Emblem Warriors!" Unfortunately though, outside of seeing all of the Iconic weapons from the Fire Emblem series, we don't know anything else about the game other than the fact that it is in production. But hey, I'm still excited. How
- [Nintendo Switch Official Release Date and Price!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/nintendo-switch-official-release-date-and-price/) - Along with a plethora of other information, we finally received the official release date of the Nintendo Switch! It will be March 3rd 2017 across the world! and cost $ 299.99 USD. Pre orders start tomorrow and are apparently in limited quantity according to some stores so try to get to your local game selling
- [A Brand New Party Game For The Nintendo Switch!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/a-brand-new-party-game-for-the-nintendo-switch/) - During the Switch Presentation, we got to see a brand new first party title called "1 2 Switch" that looks like it will be a great party game! Lets check it out! The game looks to be a ton of fun and actually seems like it will be an interesting concept to say the least.
- [Lookout Folks, Looks Like Splatoon Is Back In A Brand New Sequel!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/lookout-folks-looks-like-splatoon-is-back-in-a-brand-new-sequel/) - Yes Folks. Splatoon 2 is real. The rumors of an HD remake were wrong and we are instead getting a sequel! Splatoon 2 is happening and will feature a brand new dual weapon that not only gives you an edge in combat but also gives you a great speed boost as well. The will bring
- [A Brand New Mario Title For A Brand New System](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/a-brand-new-mario-title-for-a-brand-new-system/) - What kind of new Nintendo Console would it be if it didn't feature a brand new Mario title? And this new open world Mario title sure looks great too ... Yeah you heard me right! During the presentation this evening we got to look at the new upcoming Mario Title, officially titled "Super Mario Odyssey"
- [The Official Specs Of The Switch](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/the-official-specs-of-the-switch/) - During the Nintendo Switch Presentation this evening we received a large amount of information, not the least of which was official information on some of the Specs of Nintendo's upcoming system. So let's dive in and discuss that shall we? Let's just go by a quick list shall we? 1.) The battery will last from
- [The Nintendo Switch Official 3rd Party List Knocked It Out Of The Park](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/12/the-nintendo-switch-3rd-party-list-knocked-it-out-of-the-park/) - During the Nintendo Switch Presentation this evening, Nintendo finally quelled our fears as we got a sneak peak at some confirmed 3rd party titles for the console ... And boy should you be excited. (Due to the presentation happening right now, the list is currently a work in progress) Shin Megami Tensei Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- [Legion Raiding: Maximizing your potential pt 4 - Leading the Raid](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/06/legion-raiding-maximizing-your-potential-pt-4-leading-the-raid/) - In previous articles in the series I went through the basics for each role. In this last part I will share my point of view, tips and advice on putting all of those parts together and creating the RAID TEAM. Before you can lead the raid you need to have a clearly defined objective for
- [Where to Nerd: Boulder, CO](https://www.nerdunion.us/2017/01/05/where-to-nerd-boulder-co/) - Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, just north of Denver, is the unique city of Boulder. If you haven't had the chance to go to Boulder then you certainly need to put it on your list. But if you have and you consider yourself a nerd of any kind, you might not immediately think
- [The Best Underrated TV of 2016](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/29/the-best-underrated-tv-of-2016/) - In the Golden Age of Television, there’s bound to be some TV shows that slip through the cracks. There are literally hundreds of TV shows currently in production and every network seems to boast at least two “prestige” shows, with networks like HBO and Netflix dominating the space. That being said, there are several shows
- [Carrie Fisher: Princess, General, Inspiration](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/27/carrie-fisher-princess-general-inspiration/) - On December 23rd, Carrie Fisher suffered a massive heart attack on her flight from London to LA. She had been rushed to the hospital and it was said she was stable in the ICU as of Christmas Eve. We had hoped for the best. After she had been announced stable, we had hoped she'd pull
- [Where to Nerd: Washington DC](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/23/where-to-nerd-washington-dc/) - This is the beginning of a beautiful relationship. It’s the start of our journey, together, across this great nation of ours (and possibly this globe of ours,) as you get to vicariously live through my exploits into the world of a traveling nerd. I’m blessed to have a big boy job that allows me to
- [5th edition proves the old saying "less is more"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/15/5th-edition-proves-the-old-saying-less-is-more/) - By Trevor Law I love Dungeons and Dragons. I started out on 3.5 in college and really enjoyed the game. Then came Pathfinder and boy did I fall in love with not just the system, but also the campaign setting itself. It has so many options in just the core book, that since I started
- [Enterprise-B Attack Wing Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/19/enterprise-b-attack-wing-review/) - With September here we finally have the arrival of Wave 26 of the WizKid’s game, Star Trek Attack Wing. Though the other two ships in this wave are just repaints of two popular ships, the Enterprise-B is a whole new expansion. Hit the jump to see what we think.First off, the cards. We have the
- [Nuked is the Party Game You’ve Been Looking For](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/29/nuked-is-the-party-game-youve-been-looking-for/) - This weekend at the Geek Media Expo we got to sample a lot of games, but among the pack stood one that was simple but possessed deceptive levels of strategy, that game is “Nuked.”If you’re like me, you’re not a big fan of party games. I love games with tons of complex strategy that can
- [Rogue One Is The Story You Needed](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/16/rogue-one-is-the-story-you-needed/) - Last December, I was rather disappointed by The Force Awakens (as was much of the Nerd Union staff). While there was plenty to like and enjoy, we quickly discovered the movie was giving us a ton of material retread. So it would be easy to get upset with Rogue One for going to the "ain't broke, don't
- [The Jekyll Island Comic-Con](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/22/the-jekyll-island-comic-con/) - This past weekend marked my trip to the Jekyll Island Comic-con (http://www.jekyllislandcomicon.com) in sunny Georgia. Artists, gamers, and nerds united to pay homage to a plethora of different genres and talents at this small town comic convention. Even being a low-scale two-day event, there was plenty to look at and keep you occupied throughout the
- [Final Fantasy XV Tips And Tricks: Chapter 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/15/final-fantasy-xv-tips-and-tricks-chapter-4/) - We've got our tips for Chapter 4 of Final Fantasy XV ready to help you get through what ends up being a pretty epic chapter in the game. So lets get started 1.) Stack up on some blizzard Elemancy! Last chapter we told you to start familiarizing yourself with the Elemancy system. This chapter proves
- [Final Fantasy XV Tips And Tricks: Chapter 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/15/final-fantasy-xv-tips-and-tricks-chapter-3/) - We are back this week with the next entry into our tips for Final Fantasy XV with the tips for Chapter 3! Chapter 3 has some interesting points to it and does even more to make you love the characters of this game so lets just jump right in! This chapter has you hunting down
- [President Emperor Han Solo: A Leader For The Whole Galaxy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/14/president-emperor-han-solo-a-leader-for-the-whole-galaxy/) - We’re smack in the middle of the holiday season and with that comes more time off of work, eating copious amounts of pie, and my personal favorite, getting quickly burned out on family and trailing off into the endless wonders of my own mind. As I immersed myself in the latter I combined it with
- [Generation 2 Pokemon Have Arrived To Pokemon Go!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/12/generation-2-pokemon-have-arrived-to-pokemon-go/) - The moment you have been waiting for has finally arrived! Gen 2 Pokemon have finally been added into Pokemon Go! Well .... at least the baby Pokemon have. These and several others will be added into the game later today so players can finally look forward to catching and hatching some of the Johto region
- [Legion Raiding: Maximizing Your Potential Pt 3 - Tanks! Your welcome.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/07/legion-raiding-maximizing-your-potential-pt-3-tanks-your-welcome/) - Welcome to part 3, we are near the end of the series but aren't quite there yet. In this article I will be going over Tanking. Like every role in World of Warcraft, Tanks too are under constant scrutiny and ridicule. Theorycrafting and google searches abound about what tank is the best. I will try
- [Final Fantasy XV Tips and Tricks: Chapter 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/06/final-fantasy-xv-tips-and-tricks-chapter-2/) - Welcome to chapter 2 of our Final Fantasy XV tips and tricks guides! This part features, you guessed it, Chapter 2 of Final fantasy XV! This set will be a little bit shorter due to the straight foward nature of Chapter 2 this will be a shorter post so lets get started. 1.) Use Cor
- [Final Fantasy XV Tips And Tricks: Chapter 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/02/final-fantasy-xv-tips-and-tricks-chapter-1/) - Final Fantasy XV has been out for a few days now and some of you may be picking it up this weekend. We wanted to create a little bit of a helpful set of guides to get you through your journeys without spoiling too much for you so here are our tips and tricks for
- [The Game Awards 2016](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/02/the-game-awards-2016/) - There was so much to last night’s show, as The Game Awards crowned the top games from 2016 and revealed a number of world premieres as well. We saw updates from Nintendo, Bioware, and Sony; were shown new trailers and gameplay footage, and found out who walked away with The Game of the Year award. We’ve
- [Legion Raiding: Maximizing your potential, Pt 2 - Healers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/01/legion-raiding-maximizing-your-potential-pt-2-healers/) - For part 2 we are going to focus on all the Healers. Paladin, Shaman, Monk, Priest (Yes even disc!) and Druid. I will also give Blood Death Knights an honorable mention here, but you know you don't count really. People always ask questions about which class is the best, what addon can you get that
- [The Game Awards: Seven Things To Look Out For](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/12/01/the-game-awards-seven-things-to-look-out-for/) - The Game Awards are upon us. The nominees have been in for some time, fans are casting their last votes for the fan selections, and there’s a lot to look forward to tonight. We’ve thrown together a short list of five things to look out for during The Game Awards stream later today. Uncharted 4:
- [Wondering If You Should Pick Up Final Fantasy XV? The Answer Is Yes.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/30/wondering-if-you-should-pick-up-final-fantasy-xv-the-answer-is-yes/) - While there hasn't been enough time in the world since the release of Final Fantasy XV to see all that exists in the game, we do have some initial thoughts on whether or not the game is worth all of the hype surrounding its release. The score of Final Fantasy XV The first thing you
- [The Starter Guide To Pokemon Sun and Moon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/28/the-starter-guide-to-pokemon-sun-and-moon/) - This past weekend featured tons of black Friday sales and today is cyber Monday. In the midst of all this you may have picked up a copy of Pokemon Sun and Moon so we wanted to give you a few pointers that make starting off the game a little bit easier. 1. For the easiest
- [Moana's Splash is Worth the Hype](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/28/moanas-splash-is-worth-the-hype/) - Disney’s been having a good year with animation, as Moana hit theaters for the holiday weekend. Beautifully animated, matched with a strong story and a wonderful soundtrack, Moana stands on it’s own is and is one film you don’t want to miss before the year is out. Moana hit theaters last Wednesday, and has seen
- [We Have Found A Ditto!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/23/we-have-found-a-ditto/) - For those who haven't heard, Ditto has come out of hiding. Last night while writing an article I noticed an interesting post from Kotaku that featured a story about someone whose Magikarp had turned into a Ditto. Now in Pokemon Go, we have had blunder's of accidental gifting of rare Pokemon and stories of people
- [There May Be More To The Pokemon Sun And Moon Glitch Than Meets The Eye](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/22/there-may-be-more-to-the-pokemon-sun-and-moon-glitch-than-meets-the-eye/) - Earlier today reports about a glitch in Pokemon Sun and Moon started surfacing regarding saving in Pokemon Centers. The creator of PKHex however, an unapproved Pokemon generating tool, suspects the glitch only affects people who are cheating. According to Kotaku, PKHex's owner, Kaphotics, the problematic glitch may in fact be due to people the PKHex
- [Hop On Hop Off Video Game Time Killers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/22/hop-on-hop-off-video-game-time-killers/) - Today I Thought I would feed the community a few video games that can fill that gap in your day between breakfast and work. Keep reading for my top 10 games that you can get on, get off, and have a good time playing... even if only for a few minutes at a time. 1)
- [Five Academy Nominees You May Have Missed](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/16/five-academy-nominees-you-may-have-missed/) - Each year, a slew of films are nominated for an Academy Award. Most folks follow Best Picture, or have an actor they root for, but some of the best films can be found hidden in the lesser known award categories. Below are five films you may have missed from the Best Animated Feature category. When
- [Legion Raiding: Maximizing Your Potential, Pt. 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/16/legion-raiding-maximizing-your-potential-pt-1/) - The difficulty of raiding in World of Warcraft is hotly debated. Is it harder now than it was before? Has it been dumbed down too much? Are the fights not unique enough? In my humble opinion, as World of Warcraft has evolved, the shape and scope of raiding has mostly changed in good ways. Dynamic
- [Pokemon Sun And Moon Roundup!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/15/pokemon-sun-and-moon-roundup/) - With the Pokemon Sun and Moon release just around the corner, we wanted to give you a quick roundup of all the officially released information to get you amped up for the game's release this weekend! (No hacker spoilers will be in this post.) In Sun and Moon we are going to get ... A
- [Star Ocean V: A JRPG That Shoots For The Stars](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/09/star-ocean-v-a-jrpg-that-shoots-for-the-stars/) - Final Fantasy XV is just around the corner and it looks like it might end up being one of the best JRPG's the world has ever seen. Today however, we want to talk about another big JRPG that you may or may not know that Square Enix released this year. It's the intergalactic adventure Star
- [N7 Day 2016 - What Do We Know?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/07/n7-day-2016-what-do-we-know/) - The first full cinematic trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda has dropped. The title was officially announced in 2014, at the EA press conference at E3, but has been in development since November of 2012. It has been received with everything from eager excitement to outright skepticism since the announcement and subsequent teasers. After the tumultuous
- [Rapid Thoughts: New Wonder Woman Trailer is Here!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/03/rapid-thoughts-new-wonder-woman-trailer-is-here/) - The newest Wonder Woman trailer is here and we’re excited. Featuring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Danny Huston, and Lucy Davis, this new trailer outlines the story we should expect and builds out more of the cast we’ll get to see. We get a better look at Pine’s take on Steve Trevor, and even
- [New Wonder Woman Trailer!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/03/new-wonder-woman-trailer/) - We have the new Wonder Woman trailer available, Check it out below!! Check out our previous articles below https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/03/mobile-game-review-mystic-messenger https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/02/kickstarter-board-games-and-you/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/29/some-of-the-best-cosplays-from-geek-media-expo-vol-8/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/26/more-than-live-action-netflixs-animated-original-series/
- [Mobile Game Review: Mystic Messenger](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/03/mobile-game-review-mystic-messenger/) - Mystic Messenger is a game about talking to attractive people. Developed by Cheritz, a South Korean game studio founded in 2012, Mystic Messenger is the third game they’ve developed and was released Stateside in August of 2016. Compatible with both Android and IOS, this mobile game specifically targets a female audience, is free to play,
- [Kickstarter, Board games, and You](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/11/02/kickstarter-board-games-and-you/) - Kickstarter has changed the way we put our ideas into action. From a reissue of Newton’s Principia Mathematica to a box that does absolutely nothing useful, Kickstarter has given ordinary people with extraordinary ideas a method to make those visions real. One of the largest explosions we have seen from Kickstarter, is self funded games.
- [Interview with Matthew Nable (Ra's al Ghul) at GMX](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/29/interview-with-matthew-nable-ras-al-ghul-at-gmx/) - Saturday at the Geek Media Expo in Nashville, TN, Matthew Nable sat down with the press. The conversation was wide ranging and covered an almost surreal level of topics. Mr. Nable has written numerous novels and says that is his real passion, yet where he had seen his greatest amount of success is as an
- [Some of the Best Cosplays from Geek Media Expo Vol. 8](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/29/some-of-the-best-cosplays-from-geek-media-expo-vol-8/) - Geek Media Expo in Nashville, TN is a wonderful place to hang out with friends while checking out panels and the latest board games, but the best thing it's for is checking out the wonderful cosplays. Below is our selection of some of the best the convention has to offer.
- [Roleplaying: It's Meant for More than Foreplay and Dungeons.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/26/roleplaying-its-meant-for-more-than-foreplay-and-dungeons/) - Before writing further, it's an important thing to mention that I do not LARP, dress in cosplay, or attend Renaissance festivals in the proper attire. No, my role playing adventures are mostly single serving, short-lived experiences with board games, which I believe is just as fun, and just as important. Why is roleplaying important? Well,
- [World of Warcraft Content Patch 7.1 Return to Karazhan](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/27/world-of-warcraft-content-patch-7-1-return-to-karazhan/) - World of Warcraft: Legion Patch 7.1: Return to Karazhan! Karazhan is here.... again. Well, another iteration of it is here. Patch 7.1 comes with a slew of changes. Quality of life updates, class balances and much much more. I will do my best cover the highlights here, what I have been able to do personally
- [Niantic's New Pokemon GO Halloween Event Is Exactly What The Game Needed](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/26/niantics-new-pokemon-go-halloween-event-is-exactly-what-the-game-needed/) - Lately the internet has been abuzz with all sorts of frustration regarding Niantic's latest project Pokemon GO. Whether it be the frustration with the current in game tracker or people complaining about the catch rates and spawn rates of various Pokemon, some players have taken their concerns to the ends of the internet to voice
- [More than Live-Action: Netflix's Animated Original Series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/26/more-than-live-action-netflixs-animated-original-series/) - When people talk about Netflix Original Series, we think of shows like House of Cards or Marvel’s Jessica Jones. Netflix has generated a number of acclaimed, live action series that have strong followings and rave reviews, and their brand is one that has generated a great deal of respect and anticipation over the last year
- [How To Quickly Unlock Super Saiyan 3 In Dragonball Xenoverse 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/24/how-to-quickly-unlock-super-saiyan-3-in-dragonball-xenoverse-2/) - Dragonball Xenoverse 2 is officially here and you now have the opportunity to access the legendary Super Saiyan 3 form in this game. But you are probably wondering how you can get it. We have a couple of ways to access it as soon as you possibly can! This first method requires you to
- [The Nintendo NX Has Been Revealed! It Is Called The Nintendo Switch!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/20/the-nintendo-nx-has-been-revealed-it-is-called-the-nintendo-switch/) - The Nintendo NX has been officially unveiled and we now have a real idea of what this new console is! Check it out in the trailer and the details on the console! First of all lets let you see the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI Now that you have seen that video lets talk about the trailer It
- [Nintendo Has Released A List Of 3rd Party Supporters](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/20/nintendo-has-released-a-list-of-3rd-party-supporters/) - This morning the internet exploded with excitement as Nintendo finally unveiled the new system previously code named as NX. The Nintendo Switch was well received by gamers across the board, but one lingering question remained. What about 3rd party support? Luckily Nintendo anticipated this question and soon after released a list of only some of
- [Coming Soon To A Computer Near You: The Official Nintendo NX Reveal!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/19/coming-soon-to-a-computer-near-you-the-official-nintendo-nx-reveal/) - This evening gave us a bit of a surprise as some of the Nintendo NX rumors actually proved to be true for once! According to Nintendo itself a preview trailer for the Nintendo NX, Nintendo's upcoming console for 2017 and beyond, will be released tomorrow morning Oct 20th at 10am ET. You can expect a
- [Everything We Learned From The Dragonball Xenoverse 2 Beta](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/19/everything-we-learned-from-the-dragonball-xenoverse-2-beta/) - This past weekend Dragonball Xenoverse 2 had an open beta and players got a chance to try out the new game before its October 25th release while also allowing the developers to test the game out to see what needed tweaks and strengthening. We played through the open beta and got some info for you.
- [Suing Hello Games For Falsely Advertising Could Be A Bad Thing For Gamers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/12/suing-hello-games-for-falsely-advertising-could-be-a-bad-thing-for-gamers/) - It looks like the Hello Games studio may be getting into some legal trouble regarding their title No Man's Sky. While many players were in fact, very frustrated by the game and felt mislead or just plain lied to by the studio, suing the studio may actually cause something worse to happen. Lately the big
- [Netflix Has Released An Iron Fist Teaser Trailer!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/08/netflix-has-released2-an-iron-fist-teaser-trailer/) - Just like the title says, we received a brand new teaser for the next Netflix Marvel series Iron Fist! Check it out in the video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sEJeWB3RA8 What did you think of the trailer? Do you think we will see any of our other heroes from the other Netflix shows in Iron Fist? Let us
- [Brionne And The Long History Of "Manly And Girly" Pokemon.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/08/brionne-and-the-long-history-of-manly-and-girly-pokemon/) - Rumor has it that fans have been getting upset over some of the new starter Pokemon evolutions due to them being, well a little too feminine. We here at Nerd Union are wondering why exactly this is the first time anyone has made a fuss over "feminine" looking Pokemon. Now let's be clear before we
- [Pokemon Sun And Moon Starter Evolutions Revealed!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/10/04/pokemon-sun-and-moon-starter-evolutions-revealed/) - This morning the Pokemon Company released a new video revealing the new starter evolutions and also giving us a variety of other new fun information like the return of Mega Evolutions and a release date for the Sun and Moon demo! Check it out in the trailer below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciqAkdXQ9dw What do you think of the
- [Tokyo Mirage Session #FE Is Exactly The JRPG You Never Knew You Wanted](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/19/tokyo-mirage-session-fe-is-not-the-typical-jrpg/) - ... And It Turns Out, That's A Good Thing. Normally, when you buy a game, you typically know what you are getting yourself into ....or at least we assume we do...In the case of Tokyo Mirage Session #FE however, I was thrown for a loop.....and it ended up being one I was pretty happy with
- [The Naked Time: Why Was This Done Twice?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/14/the-naked-time-why-was-this-done-twice/) - Finishing this episode was … difficult. It’s full of slapstick moments, life threatening peril, and a complete lack of suspense in between some brilliant character moments. How, exactly, did this episode get made twice? Plot In case you don’t understand about it being made twice, The Next Generation featured a sequel episode of sorts titled
- [Where No Man Has Gone Before: A Brilliant Beginning](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/05/where-no-man-has-gone-before-a-brilliant-beginning/) - Star Trek, like any other series, had some ups and downs, but most came right at the beginning. Besides the fact that it took a year to get off the ground, they were forced to go back to the drawing board after the dismal pilot. This is the episode that was delivered (even though it
- [Charlie X: The Oedipal God-Child](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/02/charlie-x-the-oedipal-god-child/) - There is a ton of content packed into this episode. Unlike the previous entry, “The Man Trap” this episode actually takes full use of its fifty minute run time. That being said, it’s not a perfect episode. Plot The Enterprise rendezvous with a probe ship (I assume a scientific survey vessel) that had picked up
- [The Man Trap: The Monster of the Week Prototype](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/29/the-man-trap-the-monster-of-the-week-prototype/) - “The Man Trap” was actually the first episode of Star Trek to air on television, even though it was actually the sixth episode in production, it never the less serves as a great starting point to meet the crew of this new vessel. Plot The crew of the Enterprise arrive at a mostly deserted planet
- [The Cage: What Could Have Been](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/26/the-cage-what-could-have-been/) - Star Trek’s original pilot has a sordid and somewhat fabled history in the development of the Trek franchise. The fact of it’s existence isn’t so different from an innumerable amount of pilots out there, but what is unusual is that you can watch it in its intact, and now HD remastered form. That being said,
- [The Enemy Within: A Daring Trek Episode](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/26/the-enemy-within-a-daring-trek-episode/) - “The Enemy Within” is a pretty standard episode for early Trek. It has a great premise, with solid performances by most of the cast, executes on a somewhat interesting premise by subtlety touching on a far more interesting and controversial subtext, but is hampered by two drawbacks. Now before I start on this review, I
- [Green Lantern: The Hero The Arrowverse Needs Next](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/22/green-lantern-the-hero-the-arrowverse-needs-next/) - It is definitely in the habit of the Arrowverse to drop references to a character before introducing them as a major player in the Arrowverse. One such character has had several nods dropped about them in various ways and we at Nerd Union think that its about time for them to get their chance to
- [Hey iPhone Users! You Can Now Text Using Pokemon and Super Mario Stickers!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/14/hey-iphone-users-you-can-now-text-using-pokemon-and-super-mario-stickers/) - Just like the title says, Nintendo and the Pokemon company have released 2 Sticker Packs that allow for you to add Mario and Pokemon themed stickers into your text messages!You can check them out for yourselves in the screen shots below and download them in the links provided as well. Just, don't text any Mario
- [Stranger Things Could Get Stranger](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/13/stranger-things-could-get-stranger/) - Usually when a 80's paranormal or extraterrestrial show ended, that was that. You hit some climax and never saw how those characters grew up or handled their lives post-ordeal . However, a second season of Stranger Things actually offers some interesting possibilities. So let's chat. What makes a second season special and what more could
- [Preacher is the Perfect Comic Book Adaptation](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/13/preacher-is-the-perfect-comic-book-adaptation/) - I waited to publish a full review of AMC’s Preacher until the first season was finished, and I don’t regret it. After watching the series through three full times I can say, with confidence, that this show operated as a definitive guide on how to adapt a comic book. It Makes Significant Changes to the
- [Pokemon Sun And Moon Updates!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/06/pokemon-sun-and-moon-updates/) - As it gets closer to its November release date, we seem to be getting more and more Pokemon Sun and moon updates. Check out a quick recap of what this mornings trailer featured. This morning we got another small update on some of the various Alola form Pokemon by seeing a short video of the
- [Final Fantasy XV Got Delayed ... We Are Happy About That](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/01/final-fantasy-xv-got-delayed-we-are-happy-about-that/) - A little while ago we heard that our suspicions of an incoming delay of Final Fantasy XV were true. The game is now set to be released on November 29th. This resulted in quite a bit of fan outrage but not at the Nerdunion offices! We've got a few good reasons why. It has been
- [Play Along With Prompto And The Gang! Justice Monsters 5 Is Out Now!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/09/01/play-along-with-prompto-and-the-gang-justice-monsters-5-is-out-now/) - Yes Final Fantasy XV was delayed until November 29th but today you get another taste of the Final Fantasy XV universe by getting to play the game that Prompto was so excited about in the trailer ... Justice Monsters V! You can download the game in the links below Justice Monsters V in the Google
- [Stranger Things Could Get ... Stranger](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/25/stranger2-things-could-get-stranger/) - Usually when a 80's paranormal or extraterrestrial show ended, that was that. You hit some climax and never saw how those characters grew up or handled their lives post-ordeal . However, a second season of Stranger Things actually offers some interesting possibilities. So let's chat. What makes a second season special and what more could
- [No Man's Sky Review: The Debate Of Apples And Oranges](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/30/no-mans-sky-review-the-debate-of-apples-and-oranges/) - Hello Games produced a title that was one of the most ambitious things anyone has ever set out to do in gaming before. The question is, did they succeed or not? I wasn't exactly sure what to think of No Man's Sky before it's release. I knew that the game was supposed to be huge,
- [The Good, the Mediocre, and the Piles of Trash (Modern Blockbusters Pt. 1)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/23/the-good-the-mediocre-and-the-piles-of-trash-modern-blockbusters-pt-1/) - Over the years, I’ve grown rather tired of blockbusters. I feel like we choose to give these money machines a pass just so we can continue to see our favorite characters in new stories (or re-hashes, but let’s not tackle that yet). We have an old SOTNU (State of the Nerd Union) podcast where we
- [Everyone Chill Out, It’s Okay to Like a Bad Movie](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/15/everyone-chill-out-its-okay-to-like-a-bad-movie/) - The weekend before last I had the truly wonderful privilege to see two movies on the silver screen, one I absolutely enjoyed, and the other one had me wanting to pluck my eyes out. One was fan film made in 1988 by a group of bored college students on a non-existent budget. The other was
- [My Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Experience with No Man’s Sky](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/14/my-horrible-no-good-very-bad-experience-with-no-mans-sky/) - I love video games. Some would say that I may have a problem. In particular, I love games in space that involve me piloting a ship through the cosmos to see what’s on the other side. Story is important to me, but not necessary to have a good time. Therefore, when I heard about No
- [A Brand New Rogue One Trailer!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/11/a-brand-new-rogue-one-trailer/) - As a special end of the week treat, we've got the latest trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ready for you! It looks even better than it did before and we are quite excited for it. Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments section! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY Check out
- [Where To Find Pokemon in "Pokemon GO" (001-151)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/28/pokemon-go-location-guide-001-151/) - Nerd Union has been keeping a text based guide for all of your user submissions. But now we're empowering you to update the PokeMap! We have decided to host Google Maps on our site so that you can tag locations as you go about. Help your fellow trainers and drop a pin whenever you catch
- [No Man's Sky: Watch Our Playthrough](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/10/no-mans-sky-watch-our-playthrough/) - Our Games Editor, Jerry, has decided to broadcast his playthrough of No Man's Sky for all to see. Here's the easy thread to find them all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTAaArIOb34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TXw1gDMEsw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esNLX1Kwi7I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kqgy_sRxyk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR821bYmk5w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiZ2I_1TX6c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NN422QSlTw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9iuLHmesRM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DELyz2j65WU For More videos, check out our channel here!
- [No Man's Sky: Review In Progress](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/09/no-mans-sky-review-in-progress/) - Hello Games has produced a cosmically huge title in "No Mans Sky" and we have a few initial thoughts on the game for all you explorers looking for feedback on the game and the mysteries of the universe. In our initial adventures into this uncharted territory, the game literally starts you off in your own
- [Paizo Interview: Starfinder And The Future Of Pathfinder](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/04/paizo-interview-starfinder-and-the-future-of-pathfinder/) - As a fan of Pathfinder and as someone excited about Starfinder, I was required to ask two questions. What happened to Aroden and what happened to Golarian in Starfinder? I have very very exciting news! According to James Sutter, Executive Editor of Paizo, the answer is ... "I can't tell you that." In his defense I
- [Best Cosplays From Gen Con 2016](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/06/best-cosplays-from-gen-con-2016/) - After a few days at the conference, we have seen hundreds of cosplayers walking around. We have picked the best for you. Feast your eyes below.
- [Tunnels and Trolls is the Next Big Thing](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/04/tunnels-and-trolls-is-the-next-big-thing/) - For those who are wondering what the next big thing in mobile gaming is going to be, we have the answer: Tunnels and Trolls. That’s right, the game from the first wave of tabletop RPGs is breaking out onto mobile, and sooner than you would expect. For those who are unaware, the developer, MetaArcade, has
- [So, Lets Talk About That Pokemon Go Update](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/03/so-lets-talk-about-that-pokemon-go-update/) - Niantic actually gave us some feedback about the latest update to the Pokemon Go game. Specifically with the 3rd party trackers and the 3 step system ... Turns out they were more harmful than good. 1.) So about that tracker ... So lets get into this for a second. A number of things happened recently
- [HBO Announced Nightly News Partnership with Vice](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/02/hbo-announced-nightly-news-partnership-with-vice/) - It should be no surprise with the growing expansion of Vice News and the continued importance of new, original content on HBO that the two would deepen their partnership. Today HBO announced the introduction of a nightly new program produced by Vice. The show will be titled Vice News Tonight, and is set to air on
- [Harry Potter and the Curse Child Isn't Perfect](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/08/01/harry-potter-and-the-curse-child-isnt-perfect/) - By Matt Gabell Big ups to the guys at Nerd Union for letting me jump on, you'll normally find me covering sports over at Tennessee Fan Force. I'm your classic closet Harry Potter fan. I've read the books a couple times and the movies were good, but I'm not into fan fiction and I don't have
- [U.S. Regional Guide For Where To Find Pokemon In "Pokemon GO"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/08/u-s-regional-guide-for-where-to-find-pokemon-in-pokemon-go/) - As trainers have traveled across the land, searching far and wide, all sorts of Pokemon have been spotted and caught by trainers across the globe. But what remains to be seen in our in game Pokedex is a guide as to what parts of the land have which Pokemon. Luckily some trainers from various locales
- [Star Trek Week!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/20/star-trek-week/) - Starting tonight and until next Wednesday, we are dedicating a large number of posts to Star Trek!! Catch up on all the Trek goodness all in one space for an entire week. Look forward to our Star Trek Beyond review Friday morning along with ongoing Trek awesomeness!! Check out the articles for Trek Week 2016!!
- [I am Going to Review Every Episode of Star Trek](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/26/i-am-going-to-review-every-episode-of-star-trek/) - If you’ve read that headline, and have even a passing familiarity with the Star Trek franchise, you understand that this is no ordinary task. I am a huge Trek fan, and have been as far back as I can remember. Some of my first memories are watching The Animated Series in my living room (back
- [Comic Con Wrap: Major Trailer Drops and More](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/25/comic-con-wrap-major-trailer-drops-and-more/) - Hey Nerd Faithful, It's Commander Shipp here giving you a Monday morning wrap up to Comic Con. It has been one of the most productive and exciting Cons when Hall H is getting bombarded with trailers and countless updates. With everything that happened this weekend, we'll catch you up right now with the most important
- [Jurassic World: The Dinosaurs are back and so is the adventure](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/06/17/jurassic-world-the-dinosaurs-are-back-and-so-is-the-adventure/) - By Zach Nichols It’s been more than 20 years since Jurassic Park exploded on scene and Steven Spielberg captivated our hearts and minds with his original tale that dominated the box office. In a manner that is very fitting, what’s old is new again. Jurassic Park is back with its fourth outing and it has
- ["Pixar Dominance Continues" Inside Out Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/06/22/inside-out-review/) - Inside Out review (Spoiler-free!!) by Kenneth Shipp Walking into Pixar and Disney's new and imaginative Inside Out, I always expect great quality if it came from the Pixar team (We won't talk about Cars and Cars 2, that's for another time.) But even with that expectation, I can still get surprised and in a good
- ["What Did I Just Watch?" Terminator Genisys Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/01/terminator-genisys-review-what-the-heck/) - As the bad reviews started to pour in, I contemplating not even writing this review and tearing up my ticket. It would have been a better decision than going through the mind numbing and painful experience that was Terminator Genisys. And I'm kind of mad James Cameron gave his thumbs up towards this atrocious excuse
- ["Best Sci-Fi Film In Ages" Ex Machina Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/03/ex-machina-review-best-movie-of-the-year-before-i-saw-inside-out/) - I still haven't seen Love and Mercy or Dope, two movies which could possibly sway or change my decision. I've been hearing great reviews and praise for those two films. And even with the amazing quality we received from George Miller on Mad Max: Fury Road, I couldn't put it as my number one1. If you've
- [Independence Day: Review Rewind](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/05/independence-day-review-rewind/) - Obviously, Nerd Union wasn't around when this awesome gem was released back in 1996, but with it being July 4th, this is a great opportunity to go back in time and review a movie that still holds up after all this time. Independence Day realizes all of your childhood dreams and more when aliens threaten
- ["Adolescent Quirkiness At It's Best" Me & Earl & The Dying Girl Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/06/me-earl-the-dying-girl-review/) - Quirky coming of age stories are a dime a dozen. Thankfully this one figures out how to give us a fresh take on adolescence handling life and death. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's first movie was a typical horror film misfire, but with this flick, he finally gets some things working right. It was surprising to see this quality
- ["It's Not Edgar Wright, But It Will Do" Ant-Man Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/18/ant-man-review-comedy-saves-the-day/) - Walking into Ant Man, I knew this film would be funny. I just didn't think it was going to be this funny. And we all knew that in order for anyone to take this property seriously, there were a limited number of ways to do it and make it believable. What they pull off in
- ["Amy Schumer Strikes Gold" Trainwreck Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/20/trainwreck-review-amy-schumer-in-stride/) - I've seen Amy Schumer's stand up a few times and was thoroughly impressed by her talent. She has a natural ability to make you uncomfortable with multiple topics of conversation. And she will have you in tears with any one of those she picks. Trainwreck is like parts of her stand up methodology rolled up into
- [The Wrath of Khan: A Tale of Two Ships](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/03/the-wrath-of-khan-a-tale-of-two-ships/) - By Zach Nichols Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is widely regarded as the greatest of the Star Trek films and quite possibly the greatest story in the entire Trek franchise encompassing 28 television seasons, 12 movies, and hundreds of books. It is regarded by critics and fans alike as the pinnacle of the
- ["Return to 1994" Fantastic Four review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/11/fantastic-four-review-return-to-1994/) - By Kenneth Ship At first, as I sat down and saw the first 20 minutes of Fantastic Four, I was wondering why the reviews were all bad….but by then the train had already left the station and I was in for a trainwreck (In no way related to the Amy Schumer flim I previously reviewed
- [An "Incredible" Fantastic Four movie](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/11/an-incredible-fantastic-four-movie/) - By Jerry Maynard We’ve spent some time covering the new Fantastic Four…..um…movie….yeah….but anyways we wont talk about that. We will talk about the successful one though! Yes the most successful film about a family of four that continues to hold its place in time as one of the best superhero movies to date! (With a
- [Black Mass Review: Depp is Mesmerizing](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/21/black-mass-review-depp-is-mesmerizing/) - By Kenneth Shipp Johnny Depp hasn't exactly wowed me in some of his recent films efforts, Transcendence and ugh ... Mordecai, come to mind in particular, but when Depp needs to immerse himself into a role, accent, or era; these are the areas he usually excels. And excel he does with James "Whitey" Bulger [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_F-lVhSfx8&w=560&h=315] Let's
- ["Mockingjay Soars" The Hunger Games Finale (Spoiler-Free)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/22/mockingjay-soars-the-hunger-games-finale-spoiler-free/) - Jennifer Lawrence puts an excellent bow on the film franchise that launched her career. Along with strong performances throughout, it's been one of the better adaptations of the last decade. Here's why you ought to see it this weekend. By Kenneth Shipp If you've read most of my book adaptation reviews, I despise the Hobbit trilogy
- ["Apollo Lives On" Creed Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/25/apollo-lives/) - It's no secret that I'm not in love with the wild number of reboots, extra sequels, re-imaginings that have been taking place recently. That said, the record this year would say something pretty different. Films in their 4, 5, 6 installments had the pleasure of being some of the best films this year. But what about a 7th
- ["Pre-historic Coming Of Age" The Good Dinosaur Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/25/pre-historic-coming-of-age-the-good-dinosaur-review/) - With a Pixar movie already out this year (Inside Out), I was a little apprehensive knowing there was a second one later this year since we don't see that often. Added on top of that, The Good Dinosaur had a host of issues regarding the script, particularly with wrapping the final act and had multiple re-writes.
- ["Classic Journalism At Its Finest" Spotlight Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/01/classic-journalism-at-its-finest-spotlight-review/) - When you want a real example of investigative journalism, many times you can’t find it on your television set. Some of the best stories and work is being done with the reporters and teams at your local or national newspapers. The Spotlight team within the hallways of the Boston Globe certainly fits that bill. And
- ["The Force Has Returned" Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review (Spoiler-free)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/19/the-force-has-returned-star-wars-the-force-awakens-review-spoiler-free/) - Since the first Star Wars trailer dropped, we've all wanted to know: Will it be any good? Would J.J. Abrams deliver us something special? Would Jar Jar Binks actually turn out to be a Sith Lord? I have those answers and trust me when I say this will be a spoiler free review (We'll have in-depth
- ["Fassbender and Cotillard Excel" Macbeth Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/21/fassbender-and-cotillard-excel-macbeth-review/) - I must admit that Macbeth slipped under my radar. However, after seeing a rather impressive trailer, it quickly rose to the top of my list. Justin Kurzel demonstrated a very grounded, yet unique take for his version. How well does this new adaptation stack up? By Kenneth Shipp I would usually refuse to start a review with
- ["Spike Lee, Relevant As Always" Chi-Raq Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/21/spike-lee-relevant-as-always-chi-raq-review/) - Lysistrata is not the first Greek play that would have come to my mind for an adaptation. Positioned in a new period of history, during which Chicago has seen deaths that rival those of American service members aboard, Spike Lee has given it new life. By Kenneth Shipp There's no escaping what Mr. Lee is
- ["Wild Ride Of Financial Turmoil" The Big Short Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/28/wild-ride-of-financial-turmoil-the-big-short-review/) - While I disagree with the number of Oscar nods everyone thinks this film will get, I can definitely agree how strong the film is regardless. Adam McKay, fresh off his screenwriting success with Ant-Man, gets a crack at detailing the 2007 housing market crash with fresh and engaging details, much to the delight and sadness of the
- ["The Radical Life Of Joy Mangano" Joy Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/28/the-radical-life-of-joy-mangano-joy-review/) - December is always a month chop full with new biopics and courageous stories. Joy is no exception to that trend and it doesn't manage to break free of the basement dweller status that many of these occupy. By Kenneth Shipp Joy is the story about Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence), creator of the Miracle Mop, and how she
- ["Witness Omalu's Determination" Concussion Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/29/witness-omalus-determination-concussion-review/) - What starts off as an excellent investigation into the cause of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopahy) quickly tries to turn into something else and loses the ability to knock this one out the park. Will Smith shines with another solid performance under his belt, but unfortunately gets knocked down by odd choices in the final act.
- ["Glorious Indeed" The Hateful Eight & 70MM Roadshow Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/31/glorious-indeed-the-hateful-eight-70mm-roadshow-review/) - Besides the release of Star Wars, there was only one movie that I was looking forward to this December: The Hateful Eight. It was high on my radar since it was a Tarantino film, but also because he decided to shoot it on 70MM. I had a chance to see the movie at one the 70MM roadshows and
- ["Redmayne and Vikander Are Wonderful" The Danish Girl Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/07/redmayne-and-vikander-are-wonderful-the-danish-girl-review/) - Eddie Redmayne has been on quite the tear lately. After his Oscar win with the Theory of Everything, I was surprised to see him follow it up with another strong performance. Well, if we ignore Jupiter Ascending...because he had this really weird voice the entire time....not sure why anyone thought that was a good idea. Coupled
- ["A Surprisingly Refined Michael Bay" 13 Hours Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/18/a-surprisingly-refined-michael-bay-13-hours-review/) - Trevor Law and myself trashed this film pretty hard when the first trailer dropped months ago. And rightfully so; Michael Bay has been pumping out some utter garbage the last few years. Horribly written characters coupled with frantic and indistinguishable action scenes from film to film have made me hate his style. However something is remarkably different with 13
- [Deadpool Earns The Hard R, Hollywood...Not So Much](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/22/deadpool-earns-the-hard-r-hollywood-not-so-much/) - Rarely does Biff, I mean Fox, ever get anything right. Just look at X-Men Origins: Weird Deadpool or Fantastic Four: Disappearing Facial Hair/Wig Edition; two excellent properties that they have almost or successfully run into the ground. The only reason X-Men: Days of Future Past didn't turn into another Fox Studio crap storm was because of Bryan
- [Zoolander 2 Isn't Worth Another Glance](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/26/zoolander-2-isnt-worth-another-glance/) - You probably don't need me to tell to stay away from this stinker. However, in case it had crossed your mind, here's the reasons to avoid this one like the plague. After some deep contemplation about recent movie releases, I really didn't want to watch this one. And having Deadpool in the theater next to me
- [The Totally Biased "Batman v Superman" Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/25/the-totally-biased-batman-v-superman-review/) - I'm not going to lie, I had my misgivings about this film and even after watching it, most of those were not changed. However there are gems in this film that shouldn't be ignored. While this film does deserve the bad rap that it's getting, I'm not sure it's worthy of the rating I gave
- [Did The Director's Cut Shed New Light? Batman V Superman Revisited](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/06/did-the-directors-cut-shed-new-light-batman-v-superman-revisited/) - It gave me no pleasure ripping this film a new one when it came out. And rightfully so, the theatrical cut is a pristine piece of garbage from a rotten pail. Plus, your film has to be pretty bad to get a hardcore Batman fan to start ragging on you...come on! But every detail I'd
- ["Ghostbusters" May Make You Call Somebody Else](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/18/ghostbusters-may-make-you-call-somebody-else/) - All sexist nerd rage aside, if anyone could have pulled off topping a 80's classic, it would have been this group of women. (I might have thrown in Maya Rudolph for good measure, but to each their own.) Unfortunately, there's not enough energy in this script to help our talented group of comedians. So what went
- ["Beyond" Excels In Every Way (Spoiler-Free)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/22/beyond-excels-in-every-way/) - Need a summer pick me after a few misfires in June? Star Trek Beyond may be the surprise knock out of the blockbuster season. See how well it worked before you go out this weekend and beam up. Beyond has suffered some well documented production issues that could have turned this into a dumpster fire. First,
- [CBS Unveils Name And Ship For New Series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/23/cbs-unveils-name-and-ship-for-new-series/) - We were due for a little bit more information from CBS about the new Star Trek series, and we finally got it today. Check out what we know after the jump. So the series is called Star Trek: Discovery and based on the ship design will take place in the period between Enterprise and The Original Series. Don't
- [All Star Section Eight: The Heroes We Need](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/06/18/all-star-section-eight-the-heroes-we-need/) - By James Nelson I have something to confess. I’ve never read Hitman. As far as alternative comics goes it’s one thats never been on my radar. That is, until one of my friends told me about this group of deranged misfits trying to be heroes called Section Eight. By the time I’d heard of them
- [What went wrong with True Detective](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/16/true-detective-midseason-review/) - It’s time to come to terms with it: season two is not as good as season one. It appears that try as hard as they might, season two just can’t recapture that same magic as the first season. This is not to say that the show isn’t good, because it is still top notch television.
- [True Detective: You Have My Attention](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/21/true-detective-you-have-my-attention/) - So, I know I wrote a whole article on the evils of Season 2, but I now have to eat my words. Episode five was a standout and spells out the strengths of this season in a way I could not have foreseen. Spoilers below Velcoro shaves the ‘stache This episode takes place sixty-six days
- [Heroes Reborn....Don't get excited](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/29/heroes-reborn-dont-get-excited/) - By Kenneth Shipp I have a hard time believing that this mini-series will be any good. And to be honest, I have more info telling me it can be bad rather than good. But let's talk a few things out and see if you agree with me. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FLHB2zB_cA&w=560&h=315] The Cool Things in this trailer:
- [Why Enterprise Deserves a Second Look](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/05/why-enterprise-deserves-a-second-look/) - By James Nelson “Cause I got faith, of the heart/I’m going where my heart will take me/I’ve got faith, to believe/ I can do anything” are the words to my nightmares. The Suliban, the dominant villains of the first two seasons never quite came together as a legitimate threat. The “Temporal Cold War” story arch
- [True Detective finale: The Light's Not Winning](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/10/true-detective-finale-the-lights-not-winning/) - At the end of season one Rust Cohle looks up to the stars and pronounces, "the light's winning." It was a sentence that crystallized Cohle's experience and catharsis in that season, and that even though they there was still rampant corruption, they'd gotten their man. The light had won; good had prevailed. In season two,
- [Blunt Talk is One of the Most Surreal Things I’ve Ever Watched](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/25/blunt-talk-is-one-of-the-most-surreal-things-ive-ever-watched/) - By James Nelson I’m not kidding either. I’d seen the trailers for Sir Patrick Stewart’s new show, Blunt Talk when they first came out, but at the time I never stopped to think how surreal and unnerving it would be to see Captain Picard snorting cocaine or hooking up with a transexual prostitute. It was
- [Hell on Wheels is the Best Show You're Not Watching](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/26/why-i-love-hell-on-wheels/) - By James Nelson With the show winding down it’s final season (midseason finale airs Saturday on AMC), I figured now was as good a time as any to discuss why I love this show so much. It’s a vibrant, bloody, and complex tale about people trying to build the first railroad to connect the west
- [The Bastard Executioner is the Worst Period Drama I’ve Ever Seen](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/17/the-bastard-executioner-is-the-worst-period-drama-ive-ever-seen/) - By James Nelson I never liked Sons of Anarchy. The story of a criminal biker with good intentions never resonated with me as a viewer, but in spite of me hating the characters, the show itself was good. So when I learned the Kurt Sutter, the creator of SOA, was developing a period drama set
- [The Muppets Have Become a Dark Parody of Themselves](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/23/the-muppets-have-become-a-dark-parody-of-themselves/) - I want to start this off with background before we get into the review of the actual show. I absolutely love the Muppets franchise. I love the movies, even the bad ones like Muppets from Space. I love the original show and own all the seasons they have put out for release, and I've been
- [The Flash Can’t Overcome Its CW Roots](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/07/the-flash-cant-overcome-its-cw-roots/) - By James Nelson Last night saw the premiere of season 2 ofThe Flash, and although it was full of some cool action and interesting character development, the show still can’t reach the proper escape velocity to overcome it’s own CW-ness. So just to recap, in case you missed last season, the epic arc of the
- [Can Rick Grimes Be Saved? Walking Dead premiere](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/13/can-rick-grimes-be-saved-walking-dead-premiere/) - By Kenneth Shipp A theme that has been present since they entered the prison was the change in Rick's leadership style. We watched in the first two seasons as he tried to cope with what was going on around him while simultaneously becoming the leader. I'm not sure whether to describe him as reluctantly accepting
- [The Expanse is Syfy’s First Serious Show in Years](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/25/the-expanse-is-syfys-first-serious-show-in-years/) - By James Nelson It’s been six years since Battlestar Galactica went off the air, and since then Syfy has struggled desperately to redefine itself and fine a way, and a series, back into fan’s hearts. They tried, and failed, to win us with the Battlestar/Stargate/Lost hybrid of Stargate Universe, Defiance and Ascension, but none of
- [The descent into madness that is the Star Wars holiday special](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/15/what-i-learned-watching-the-star-wars-christmas-special/) - By Trevor Law It's Star Wars week here at Nerd Union and with Christmas so close, I decided to watch the Star Wars holiday special. I have heard stories of how bad it is, but I just had to see it myself. The special stars the original cast from Star Wars as well as a laundry
- [A Very Nerdy Christmas: The Must Watch Holiday Specials For Nerds Everywhere](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/23/a-very-nerdy-christmas-the-must-watch-holiday-specials-for-nerds-everywhere/) - It's the Holiday Season and nerds like us always like to celebrate in style. Check out some of the best offerings of Christmas cheer from the nerd world at large. A Pinky and the Brain Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhj_6U7jAj8 You only have to listen to the opening song to know just what Pinky and the Brain is all about,
- [Marvel Universe Live: Try the "It's Not Just For Kids" Argument After This](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/05/marvel-universe-live-try-the-its-not-just-for-kids-argument-after-this/) - If you’re a nerd like me, you inevitably run into someone who overhears you talking about how much you love something nerdy ( for me it’s superheroes), and they will look at you with their snide, condescending look and ask “isn’t that stuff just meant for kids?”. NO! No it is not just meant for
- [Star Trek Timelines is Basically Star Trek Pokemon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/27/star-trek-timelines-is-basically-star-trek-pokemon/) - Star Trek Timelines has finally come out, and I must say, I was initially not impressed. The graphics were pretty good for a mobile game, but so much of it initially smacked of being a “Freemium” game. However, something magical happened. Within twenty four hours I became addicted to it, and I loved every unapologetic
- [7 1/2 Reasons To Pick Up A Copy Of Far Cry Primal](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/24/7-12-reasons-to-pick-up-a-copy-of-far-cry-primal/) - Ubisoft latest title Far Cry Primal brought something a little...old school...to the table and with it has provided something that we think is actually worth taking the time to play through. Here are some of those reasons. 7.) It brings an entirely new yet ancient experience to the table This game does something strange in
- [Hell's Kitchen At War: Daredevil Season 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/10/hells-kitchen-at-war-daredevil-season-2/) - Netflix has now released the second of two trailers for the upcoming Daredevil season 2, and it couples up nicely to the rising chaos presented from the first one. Let's chat about what's going on... Power Vacuum If we've learned anything from history, toppling a dictator or ruler doesn't always have the intended effect. Hence
- [It's Super Effective! The Pokken Tournament Review!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/15/its-super-effective-the-pokken-tournament-review/) - This year has been the year of Pokémon at Nintendo and we have gotten to celebrate with all sorts of Pokétastic gifts and giveaways so far! Pokkén Tournament is no exception to that list and quite honestly could very well be either the precursor to, or the action style Pokémon game fans have been asking
- [Pokemon Red, Blue, And Yellow 20 Years Later. How Do They Hold Up?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/01/pokemon-red-blue-and-yellow-20-years-later-how-do-they-hold-up/) - We here at Nerd Union think video game scores are important but we wonder if the way we have been scoring them all these years is actually the best way to do it. I don’t mean we should stop looking at the same aspects of the game when discussing the quality of the game but
- [Star Fox Zero Is This Generation's Star Fox 64](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/12/star-fox-zero-is-this-generations-star-fox-64/) - A while back we received news of a Final Fantasy VII remake being in the works. Next week we get another bit of nostalgia in the 2nd remake of the original Star Fox being released for the Wii U (Yeah, bet you didn't know Star Fox 64 was a remake!) Now one of the biggest
- [Justice League Teaser is here](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/23/justice-league-teaser-is-here/) - Comic Con stage has been busy....so busy they even included a Justice League teaser trailer as well. Check it out here. https://youtu.be/ftDQOV6K158
- [The First Wonder Woman Trailer Is Here!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/23/the-first-wonder-woman-trailer-is-here/) - The first Wonder Woman trailer is here! While I personally think it looks all too similar to the first captain America trailer she does look super awesome! You be the Judge! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lGoQhFb4NM
- [Looks Like Sonic Is Returning Next Year....TWICE](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/23/2looks-like-sonic-is-returning-next-year-twice/) - Sega decided to surprise fans this year with not just one....but TWO new Sonic the Hedgehog games. One is charmingly old school (sadly, no bumblebee characters in sight though), and the other is surprisingly apocalyptic and doomsday looking. They both look great so check out the trailers below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxmtYdEWVzo Right? Sonic returns to 2D splendor!!!
- [Luke Cage and Iron Fist: New Marvel Netflix Updates!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/22/luke-cage-and-iron-fist-new-marvel-netflix-updates/) - The first good look at Marvel's final two series before the Defenders finally come together. While the Iron Fist video is just a small teaser, we get a better look with the trailer for Luke Cage. It's already looking different in tone from his appearances in Jessica Jones. ​Iron Fist Teaser https://youtu.be/QCSPda7xQ3s Luke Cage https://youtu.be/Ymw5uvViqPU
- [Star Trek's Impact on Technology](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/07/star-treks-impact-on-technology/) - In our fast paced world, we tend to forget the way that we got here. Back in the days when we would see our favorite characters control or fix ship sections with a PADD (Personal Access Display Device), receive information from the bridge with a communicator, or diagnose a patient with the tricorder, we owe
- [The top ten Star Trek: the Next Generation episodes](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/12/the-top-ten-star-trek-the-next-generation-episodes/) - Part 2 of our Star Trek Countdowns! Joined again by the wonderful Joanie Brosas and the man simply known as Dan, we break down the Top Ten Must See episodes of Star Trek The Next Generation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuRK2SzF5Hg
- ["Star Trek: Timelines," Choose your own Trekventure!!!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/06/star-trek-timelines-choose-your-own-trekventure/) - By Jerry Maynard Its Star Trek week here at Nerd Union and we’ve been spending all week covering one of the most beloved nerd franchises of all time, Star Trek! While I myself am not the most avid trekkie (sorry Zach) I did grow up watching some of it with my dad and can appreciate
- [Top Ten Must See Star Trek: The Original Series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/05/top-ten-must-see-star-trek-the-original-series/) - State of the Nerd Union regulars Zach Nichols and Trevor Law discuss the must-see episodes of TOS along side guest commentators, Joanie Brosas and Dan the Man. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KctLKZTCZA&w=560&h=315] As always, you can follow us here facebook.com/stateofthenerdunion twitter.com/nerdunion https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaPf99qzIqI412zeSKEB6MQ
- [This is How George Kirk Can Come Back in Star Trek 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/20/this-is-how-george-kirk-can-come-back-in-star-trek-4/) - Another day, another news story about a Star Trek sequel. To be completely honest, when the stars were doing press junkets for Into Darkness, most of them seemed so lukewarm on continuing the franchise that I doubted we would ever see a Star Trek 4. Well, I was wrong, and I couldn’t be more glad
- [Pokemon Go Could Be the Best and Worst Thing to Happen to Nintendo](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/13/pokemon-go-could-be-the-best-and-worst-thing-to-happen-to-nintendo/) - So a funny thing happened the other day … I went for a walk. Now, by this point you can imagine why. My wife loves taking walks, but currently I walk for a living at my retail gig, so to me a leisurely stroll is anything but enjoyable after nine hours on my feet. However,
- [PokéMania Strikes Again](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/12/pokemania-strikes-again/) - Nintendo just won ... the internet, the game, the prize whatever you want to call it, they just won it by more than a country mile. How the heck did we get here and what does it mean? Before Pokémon Go released a few days ago, you would have been right to write off Nintendo to
- [New Japanese Pokemon Trailer Features New Footage!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/12/new-japanese-pokemon-trailer-1features-new-footag/) - The Pokemon Company just dropped a new trailer that had some interesting new footage including what looked like riding around on a Sharpedo again! Check it out below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyIkvadJU1Q Check out some of our other Pokemon posts below!!!! https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/12/pokemania-strikes-again/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/11/the-trainers-guide-for-pokemon-go/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/08/u-s-regional-guide-for-where-to-find-pokemon-in-pokemon-go/
- [The Trainer's Guide For "Pokemon GO!"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/11/the-trainers-guide-for-pokemon-go/) - One of the noticeable issues behind the massively downloaded "Pokemon Go" is the lack of any sort of good in game manual as to what each thing does or how the game really works overall. So we constructed a manual to help you figure out a little bit of how this game works exactly 1.)
- [Life With Pokemon Go!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/25/7-pictures-that-perfectly-describe-life-with-pokemon-go/) - Updated: July 11th, 2016- Since the release, we've now added more recent memes with the explosion in Pokemon Go content. With the recent news of the new real world GPS location based Pokemon Go, trainers everywhere have been on the edge of thier seats in anticipation. (Myself included!) While waiting on the edge of those seats,
- ["Howard and Hemsworth Deliver A Decent Outing" In The Heart Of The Sea Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/07/howard-and-hemsworth-deliver-a-decent-outing-in-the-heart-of-the-sea-review/) - Ron Howard and Chris Hemsworth’s latest partnership gives us some of the magic from their work on Rush. Adapted from the book of the same name, Sea gives us the tale that inspired the classic novel, Moby Dick. However, it doesn’t achieve anything nearly that powerful nor does it hit the lofty standards of Howard’s
- ["A Beautiful, But Lackluster Attempt" The Assassin Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/08/a-beautiful-but-lackluster-attempt-the-assassin-review/) - Hou Hsiao Hsien’s The Assassin was all the rage at the Cannes Film Festival where he won Best Director. However, the direction is about all you’ll be able to appreciate about this film since enjoyment is few and far between. By Kenneth Shipp The premise of the film is fairly straightforward, the title character Yinniang
- ["Blanchett & Mara Shine In A Sad Effort" Carol Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/08/blanchett-mara-shine-in-a-sad-effort-carol-review/) - The performances in Carol won't make you get up screaming from the theater, but the awkwardness of it all might. Here's why I had a few issues... Nowadays, I rarely get to walk into a film not knowing what the subject matter is going to cover. What shocked me with Carol wasn't that, but how lazily we
- ["Is DiCaprio In His Prime?" The Revenant Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/14/is-dicaprio-in-his-prime-the-revenant-review/) - Fresh off a Golden Globe win for best actor, Leonardo DiCaprio was rather stunning and committed to his portrayal of Hugh Glass. With an amazing direction from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, The Revenant may be getting DiCaprio and the rest of the cast a few more nods come Oscar time. With the nominations coming out today,
- ["Race" Nails The Jesse Owens / Larry Snyder Friendship](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/24/race-nails-the-jesse-owens-larry-snyder-friendship/) - With so many sports movies attempting to honor a magnificent life and also stay historically accurate, they tend to fail in one of those areas or flat out stink in both. That's not the case with Race, a film that shows us the rise of Jesse Owens, an American sprinter whose athletic achievements and place in history
- ["Hail Caesar" Was So Quirky It Hurt Itself](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/25/hail-caesar-was-so-quirky-it-hurt2-itself/) - Sometimes, a movie can be too smart for it's own good. Hence the primary problem with Hail, Caesar is that despite it's impressive wit and charm, it falls flat everywhere else. The Coen-verse I'm not sure if Coen-verse is an actual term, but I'm coining it right now if it isn't. The Coen brothers are very successful
- [What Is Merlyn Up To This Season(s)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/10/what-is-merlyn-up-to-this-seasons/) - So the news has broken that John Barrowman, aka Malcom Merlyn, has been promoted to series regular … but not just on Arrow. He’s been made a regular on every Arrowverse series. That includes the time hopping Legends of Tomorrow and Earth-not 1, 2, or 3, set Supergirl. This leaves me with a massive question
- [Pokemon Go Has Arrived In The U.S.!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/07/06/pokemon-go-has-arrived-in-the-u-s/) - Trainers, the moment you have been waiting for has finally arrived! We are now able to travel across the land, searching far and wide to catch them all! Yes Pokemon Go is now live in the U.S. and is available to download on Ios devices and Android devices. It is being rolled out in regions
- [A Few Quick Pokemon Go Updates!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/15/a-few-quick-pokemon-go-updates/) - This morning we got to hear a few updates on where Pokemon Go was at including what sounded like a projected release date! Here's the scoop!Lets just start of with a list then shall we? -During the interview this morning the question was asked about whether or not the game would eventually include all the
- [Open World Zelda Is What We Always Wanted](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/15/open-world-zelda-is-what-we-always-wanted/) - Videos are out now for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Have you seen this one yet? Go ahead...I'll wait I'm not trying to place this too high or get too excited. However, when the NX comes out, this looks like the game to get Nintendo's new cycle going strong (Reportedly, it's coming
- [New Pokemon And New Battle Updates In Sun And Moon Version!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/14/new-pokemon-and-new-battle-updates-in-sun-and-moon-version/) - We just got to see a whole slew of new Pokemon Sun and Moon Footage this morning so lets go ahead and dive in! Get it?...cuz it's on an Island this time...Ok, I'll stop. Gosh where to begin. It looks like the story starts off as typical, you are a young kid about to begin
- [Nintendo Treehouse Just Gave Us Some Sweet Zelda Updates](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/14/nintendo-treehouse-just-gave-us-some-sweet-zelda-updates/) - This morning featured some new information on the new Legend of Zelda game so let's jump into that shall we? Lets start off with talking about Zelda! The new Zelda game has all sorts of fun new surprises in regards to the game to reveal such as more sneaking around apparently being a thing. Epona
- [Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV: Episode 2 Is Coming Today!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/14/brotherhood-final-fantasy-xv-episode-2-is-coming-today/) - Good news Final Fantasy fans! We know how Square Enix has been loving giving us surprises that coincide with their press conferences and it turns out we are getting another one! We are finally getting the episode of Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV soon! In fact it's so soon that the release date turns out is
- [What To Expect/Look Forward To From E3 2016](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/12/what-to-expectlook-forward-to-from-e3-2016/) - E3 is just a few days away now and this years lineup appears to be far more interesting than anyone was anticipating with all the dropped out vendors. So lets get started and have a look then shall we? Bethesda It's sure to be an interesting set from Bethesda this year. With the recent rumors
- [Injustice 2 Official Gameplay Trailer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/11/injustice-2-official-gameplay-trailer/) - It looks as if some early E3 excitement is rolling our way now in the form of an official gameplay trailer for the upcoming Injustice 2. Now granted, it doesn't tell us anything about how Superman escaped his "Kryptonian proof" prison but it does showcase some new character gameplay, including Red Lantern Atrocitus and under-rated
- [Injustice 2 Officially Confirmed](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/08/injustice-2-officially-confirmed/) - Oh boy. So on top of the Batman V. Superman madness of this year it looks like we will also be getting a new entry in the Injustice video game series as well. Check out the trailer for the game below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDav-JfidL0 Like this post? Check out some of our other posts below! https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/02/the-newest-pokemon-sun-and-moon-trailer-is-here/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/31/the-first-trailer-for-a-nintendo-nx-game-has-arrived/
- [The First Trailer For A Nintendo NX Game Has Arrived!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/31/the-first-trailer-for-a-nintendo-nx-game-has-arrived/) - After months and months of silence on any "Official" news on the Nintendo NX, it seems that we have finally been given some news on an ACTUAL Nintendo NX game that isn't Zelda on top of getting a trailer with an official logo. Rise: Race The Future is the first 3rd party game that while not
- [The Newest Pokémon Sun And Moon Trailer Is Here!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/06/02/the-newest-pokemon-sun-and-moon-trailer-is-here/) - As the November 18th release date creeps closer and closer, we are being given more and more information on the upcoming Pokémon Sun and Moon games and today we have a new trailer with all sorts of fun new information on the game! Check it out! Today's trailer features everything from the reveal of the
- [Everyone Can Stop Freaking Out: Alfred Back For More Movies](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/29/everyone-can-stop-freaking-out-alfred-back-for-more-movies/) - After the latest adventure in the DCEU DC has had its own Civil War on its hands between the fans and critics (some of whom are DC fans themselves). Luckily, an insider on the DCEU scene has some good news that should bring some peace between the two camps. News has been hot with the
- [Is Overwatch Over The Top Awesome Or Overhyped Fizzle?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/28/overwatch-over-the-top-awesome-or-overhyped-fizzle2/) - Its been a few days since the servers of Blizzard's latest title "Overwatch" have been flooded with gamers who have been looking forward to this title for months. With summer coming and students having tons of time to play, it would seem the time is ripe to review this greatly anticipated title. So lets get
- [5 Things To Know Before You Buy Overwatch](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/26/5-things-to-know-before-you-buy-overwatch/) - Overwatch is easily one of the most hyped, if not THE most hyped game of 2016. That being said, before you pick up the game there's a few things you need to know........... 1.) See this menu? That's all you get (But Winston is pretty cool.) I personally have not understood a lot of the
- [Pokemon Go U.S. Field Test Invites Go Out Today](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/25/pokemon-go-u-s-field-test-invites-go-out-today/) - According to Niantic's Facebook page, Pokemon Go field test invites should start rolling out today! So check your emails and see if you are one of the lucky trainers who get to test out this real world Pokemon adventure today! Not sure what we are talking about? Well, Pokemon Go is a real world Pokemon
- [What the Flash Season Finale Means for the Arrowverse](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/25/what-the-flash-season-finale-means-for-the-arrowverse/) - Wow. Okay. That was big. SO, for many of you who watched the Flash last night, what happened may not mean all that much to you. It seems to be just another interesting season finale cliffhanger, but it’s so much more than that. In the interest of spoilers I recommend not going further, because seriously,
- [A Letter For Anyone Who Wants Nintendo To Make A "Normal" Console](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/24/a-letter-for-anyone-who-wants-nintendo-to-make-a-normal-console/) - Console wars have been a thing for a long time now but lately Nintendo seems to have fallen behind the pack as far as creating a normal console. Making a normal console has been an accomplishment that seems to have evaded them for years now....or at least that's what some would have you believe. Ok,
- [The New Star Trek Trailer Goes Boldly Where Someone Else Has Gone Before](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/21/the-new-star-trek-trailer-goes-boldly-where-someone-else-has-gone-before/) - Another day, another Star Trek Trailer. We now have our first full length trailer for Star Trek Beyond which has given us our first real look at the movie. For some reason it got released late on a Friday night, but that was probably to let the trailer leak slowly into the mainstream and hopefully
- [12 Pokemon Who Deserve A Mega Evolution In Sun And Moon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/19/12-pokemon-who-deserve-a-mega-evolution-in-sun-and-moon/) - It's no secret that Mega Evolution has been a game changing mechanic in the Pokemon franchise. (Literally, its been used as a plot device!) However, despite all the fun we've been having there seem to be more than a few pokemon who have been tossed to the wayside and lost their edge since the mega
- [Star Trek Beyond Finally Gives Trek Fans a Trailer Meant For Them](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/21/star-trek-beyond-finally-gives-trek-fans-a-trailer-meant-for-them2/) - Without going into too much detail (you'll get our analysis shortly), we finally get a new trailer for Star Trek Beyond meant to make it up to Trek fans. Check it out below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpUWZ1qQ5qQ The reason I say that? Notice the NX class ship toward the end of the trailer. That's the same class as
- [Battleborn Vs. Overwatch: What Game To Buy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/19/battleborn-vs-overwatch-what-game-to-buy2/) - Battleborn has been out for a couple of weeks now and Overwatch is coming up on it's own release date. Recently players had a chance to play Overwatch and compare it to what appears to be it's main competitor. But now the question that must be answered is "Which one is worth my money?" Games
- [The Best Part of the SHIELD Finale was the Last Ten Minutes](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/17/the-best-part-of-the-shield-finale-was-the-last-ten-minutes2/) - In Agents of Shields first three seasons, the epic two hour conclusion of the seasonal arc has always been satisfying, and indeed last season’s felt very difficult to top. The finale did not meet the lofty expectations I set for it (especially with the deadly, and irritating, game of hot potato the writers played), however
- [Pokemon Go Beta is Live](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/16/pokemon-go-beta-is-live-2/) - So in case you missed it, Pokemon Go is a thing, and sign ups for its Beta is live. Check out the site here. If you don't know what Pokemon Go is then I have to assume you have been living under a rock tunnel for the past year. Long story short, it is a
- [Vengeance is Mine, Sayeth the Starks](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/15/vengeance-is-mine-sayeth-the-starks/) - In what’s turning out to be a pattern in the current season of Game of Thrones, the fourth episode gave us a lot of moments that we’ve been waiting years for. Literal. Actual. Decades. Obviously, spoilers for tonight’s episode will follow. The Moments We’ve been waiting for We finally, finally, FINALLY got to see some
- [Pokemon Sun and Moon Starters And Release Date Revealed!!!!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/10/pokemon-sun-and-moon-starters-and-release-date-revealed/) - A while back The Pokemon Company finally let loose the information that they were making a new Pokémon game and it looks like today is the day that we finally get some details about this game including the official starters and it's release date! Alright so let's get right too it shall we? The game
- [Iron Man v Cap: Who is Right?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/05/09/iron-man-v-cap-who-is-right/) - Civil War deals with some pretty heavy themes and touches on a lot of personal as well as ideological conflicts. I am not dealing with the very complex notions of revenge and justice in the movie that it deals with. Instead I am more interested in ideological questions the movie brings up. I am a
- [Star Fox: Zero Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/29/star-fox-zero-review/) - Star Fox: Zero has been a source of A LOT of controversy among general gamers and Nintendo fans alike because of its new motion control system. The problem with that controversy however, is that it detracts from the question people ought to be asking about the game, "Is the game good?" Now this game is
- [How To Have Fun Playing The New Controls For Star Fox: Zero](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/29/how-to-have-fun-playing-the-new-controls-for-star-fox-zero/) - Lately gamer's have had a lot of skeptecism regarding the new motion controls for Nintendo's Star Fox: Zero. Some of it has been warranted but the real question players should be asking is this, "Are the controls terrible or do they just need some time to adjust to?" I will be the first to tell
- [Final X-Men Apocalypse Trailer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/25/final-x-men-apocalypse-trailer-2/) - The final shot is worth the watch. Enjoy the newest X-Men trailer! Also check out: https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/12/the-official-dr-strange-trailer-is-finally-here/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/10/hey-look-a-new-suicide-squad-trailer/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/07/a-few-observations-from-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/
- [7 Tips To Help You Not Die In Dark Souls III](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/22/7-tips-to-help-you-not-die-in-dark-souls-iii/) - If you are new to the Dark Souls series like I am, then when you first pick up the game you will soon realize that a survival strategy is necessary if you want to have any hope of getting to the end of this game....or even through the next 10 minutes. So we have concocted
- [About That Cross Platform Play Microsoft And Sony Announced](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/21/about-that-cross-platform-play-heres-where-we-are-at-with-that/) - About a month ago Microsoft basically announced that it would support cross network play between anyone who was willing to allow it. Since then, it has been up in the air as to whether or not Sony would support such relations with Microsoft. Here's the latest scoop on the status of cross platform play. Now
- [We Have Seen The Future Of Star Trek, And It's Time To Worry.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/19/we-have-seen-the-future-of-star-trek-and-its-time-to-worry/) - In a recent article by io9 it was revealed that Star Trek Beyond was barely talked about at CinemaCon 2016. The article focused on the perplexing marketing strategy that Paramount was using. Primarily the fact that the studio was barely talking about one of its biggest movies of the year. It's even more confusing when
- [Why the Men in Black Are Secretly Pricks](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/20/why-the-men-in-black-are-secretly-pricks/) - By Kenneth Shipp I was watching Independence Day a few weeks ago and had an epiphany. It happened while I watched one of the characters in that film, Russell Casse (Randy Quaid), who everyone believed to be a lunatic. He truly thinks that he was abducted by aliens and subjected to various probes and tests. It
- [6 Ways "The Walking Dead" Will Probably End](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/13/6-ways-the-walking-dead-will-probably-end/) - Nerd Faithful, it's Commander Shipp here with a few theories on The Walking Dead. Look, I'm totally going to be in the minority on this, (although given last season's controversial cliffhanger, I may gain some believers) If you're still watching this series, I'm not even sure why it's stayed on air so long. (Well, I
- [The Official Dr. Strange Trailer Is Finally Here!!!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/12/the-official-dr-strange-trailer-is-finally-here/) - Tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live we got to see the new trailer for Marvel's upcoming Dr. Strange trailer and man, is it looking incredible! Here's the trailer for your own mystical viewing pleasure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwcSki7r9cQ Like this post? Check out some of our other posts below! https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/10/hey-look-a-new-suicide-squad-trailer/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/04/batman-v-superman-is-really-about-batman-fighting-himself/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/07/a-few-observations-from-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/
- [Hey Look! A New Suicide Squad Trailer!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/10/hey-look-a-new-suicide-squad-trailer/) - Turns out a new suicide squad trailer just dropped this evening and we thought the best idea would be to share it with all of you! Here ya go! Enjoy the insanity! And of course....it features great music again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWvzhfI4SuM Like this post? Check out some of our others below! https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/07/a-few-observations-from-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/07/rouge-one-a-star-wars-story-1st-trailer-is-here/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/04/batman-v-superman-is-really-about-batman-fighting-himself/
- [A Few Observations From Rogue One: A Star Wars Story](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/07/a-few-observations-from-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/) - By now you've probably seen the new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. And it's got us wondering: what the heck is going on? Felicity Jones Takes The Lead The opening and closing shots kind of tell you all we need to know about Jones' character Jyn Erso. She's the leader and seems
- [Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 1st Trailer Is Here!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/07/rouge-one-a-star-wars-story-1st-trailer-is-here/) - This morning the trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dropped and we are here to share it with you so without further ado, enjoy the trailer to what definitely looks to be an interesting tale in the overall Star Wars Universe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg Like this post? Check out some of our other posts
- [Gamers, Look Forward!! (Video Game Releases April to June)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/06/gamers-look-forward-video-game-2-releases-april-to-june/) - We've already made it through a fourth of the year and so far, it's had lots of various fun things for gamers of all types. To keep that gaming excitement going, we thought we would give you an easy overview of the major releases coming up the next couple of months. Kingdom Hearts Unchained X
- [Batman v Superman is Really About Batman Fighting Himself](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/04/04/batman-v-superman-is-really-about-batman-fighting-himself/) - Setting aside the horrible reviews for Batman v Superman, the numerous questionable decisions made about the tone and direction of the film, and the vitriolic reaction of fans on both sides of loving or hating the film, one thing is for certain: it was a movie designed to make you think. True, it’s not as
- [Final Fantasy XV Is Getting A Five Episode Anime. Watch The First Episode Here!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/31/final-fantasy-xv-is-getting-a-five-episode-anime-watch-the-first-episode-here/) - At yesterday's Uncovered Final Fantasy XV event, we found out that not only are we getting the Final Fantasy XV game this September but we are getting a five episode anime as well AND IT STARTS RIGHT NOW! Watch the first episode below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsVhwsUFaDE Like this post? Check out some of our other posts below!
- [17 Things We Learned About Final Fantasy XV From Yesterday's Uncovered Final Fantasy XV Event](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/31/17-things-we-learned-about-final-fantasy-xv-from-yesterdays-uncovered-final-fantasy-xv-event/) - Because a few sites ruined the surprise, we learned early yesterday that the release date for this newly anticipated Final Fantasy game was slated for September 30th. But what else did we gain from the live event last night? 1.) This soundtrack is incredible! The moment I began hearing music from the soundtrack I quite
- [The Unofficial Rules To Enjoying Terrible Movies](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/30/the-unofficial-rules-to-enjoying-terrible-movies/) - Hi Nerd Faithful!! It's Commander Shipp here to let you know everyone at Nerd Union actually enjoys watching a bad movie occasionally. Sometimes, it's so bad it's awesome, like my personal favorite Commando. But there's others so bad, the only way to enjoy them is by ripping into them. Since there is a wide range of
- [31 Thoughts You WILL Have playing Pokemon Red Blue or Yellow](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/28/31-thoughts-you-will-have-playing-pokemon-red-blue-or-yellow/) - Its been close to a month now since we received the re-released 3DS versions of Pokemon: Red Blue and Yellow which has given us plenty of time to re-live some of that old nostalgia of OG pokemon battles. It's definitely been a fun adventure back in Kanto. We thought we would share some of the
- [Zack Snyder Doesn't Understand Superman](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/25/zack-snyder-doesnt-understand-superman/) - We here at Nerd Union don't like to be pessimists....but we do like to say, we told you so... If you want a little more detailed look at just the film itself, check out my BvS review later today. Here, we'll mainly be concentrated on a key problem with the Snyder-verse. He doesn't get characters
- [Why You Should Play Dungeons And Dragons With Your Kids](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/24/why-you-should-play-dungeons-and-dragons-with-your-kids/) - It may seem like a strange idea, but hear me out! The benefits of this could really surprise you! I currently run with three different gaming groups. Two are made up of people in their 20's who run it to let off some steam and have a guys night or a hang out night. We goof
- [About that Wii U Production rumor....Nintendo Denies It's Ending Production](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/23/about-that-wii-u-production-rumor-nintendo-denies-its-ending-production/) - Recently, rumors have been surfacing about Nintendo ceasing it's production of its current console, the Wii U. These reports came from a Japanese newspaper Nikkei that is usually quite accurate when reporting on Nintendo rumors. That being said, this was one of those moments when rumors have proven to be false and a Nintendo spokesperson
- [G.M.'s, Don't  Be Afraid To Be Funny.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/22/g-m-s-dont-be-afraid-to-be-funny/) - Trevor plays a lot of D&D...but recent experiences have reshaped the way he plays... I play a fair amount of Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and other pen and paper RPGs. Somehow, I hadn't even realized that I've gotten into a rut until a few nights ago. Currently, in my Pathfinder campaign, the adventure path is called
- [Something Strange Is Going On In League Of Legends](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/01/something-strange-is-going-on-in-league-of-legends/) - There's some weirdness happening in the League Of Legends that has to do with the newest champion to the League and it seems to have directly affected 4 champions in particular: Zed, Sona, Garen, And ViIt would seem that there have been some teasers dropping on a couple of champions page (currently only Zed, and
- [Mighty No: 9 Might Be A Return To The Glory Days Of Gaming](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/11/mighty-no-9-might-be-a-return-to-the-glory-days-of-gaming/) - Long before the days of Fallout 4, Dark Souls, The Witcher 3, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Destiny, Halo, and even Pokemon there was a game that brought the heat. It was a game that brought rage that broke controllers and the patience of gamers of all ages, and probably still does. This game was the original
- [Here's All The New Information On The Officially Announced Pokemon Sun And Pokemon Moon!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/26/heres-all-the-new-information-on-the-officially-announced-pokemon-sun-and-pokemon-moon/) - This morning Nintendo continued its celebration of the 20th anniversary of Pokémon by officially confirming all of the speculation and rumors about Pokemon Sun and Moon were to be the next main entries in the series thus also bring us into Generation VII of Pokemon! The new title was confirmed to release in the holiday
- [A Noob Plays Fire Emblem Fates](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/11/a-noob-plays-fire-emblem-fates/) - I had never played a Fire Emblem game before Fates but I knew that the series had a huge following and was quite popular. It apparently was a following that was so large that it took up a decent chunk of my Smash Bros roster and took away my hopes of having a Sephiroth vs
- [The Latest News On Nintendo's Mystery Console: The NX!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/29/the-latest-news-on-nintendos-mystery-console-the-nx/) - This weekend found Nintendo gaining a lot of favor with gamers in many ways. While yes, there were the announcments of the new Pokemon Sun and Moon and the digital re-releases of Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow, (which most of our staff is playing currently) the internet actually was quite abuzz with another set of
- [Newest Captain America Trailer is Here](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/10/6452/) - The newest Captain America: Civil War trailer is here in all it's awesomeness... https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/10/hells-kitchen-at-war-daredevil-season-2/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/08/need-to-get-over-downton-watch-these-shows-2/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/03/underwood-vs-underwood-house-of-cards-season-4/
- [Need to Get Over Downton? Watch These Shows](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/08/need-to-get-over-downton-watch-these-shows-2/) - It’s finally here. The much beloved, and super classy, British soap opera is over. So what’s next? With Downton Abbey out of our lives, there’s now a block of time just waiting to be filled by some new series. So to get out of the dumps, here’s three shows that should scratch that itch. War
- [Need to Get Over Downton? Watch These Shows](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/08/need-to-get-over-downton-watch-these-shows/) - It’s finally here. The much beloved, and super classy, British soap opera is over. So what’s next? With Downton Abbey out of our lives, there’s now a block of time just waiting to be filled by some new series. So to get out of the dumps, here’s three shows that should scratch that itch. War
- [Underwood Vs. Underwood: House Of Cards Season 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/03/underwood-vs-underwood-house-of-cards-season-4/) - Before Season 4 drops, check out the threads you should be paying attention to in what could potentially be an amazing series of television. The last House of Cards trailer has revealed a promising start after the amazing ending to season 3. The Underwood are going to battle with each other and it's going to be
- [8 Things We Want To See In Pokemon Sun and Moon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/02/8-things-we-want-to-see-in-pokemon-sun-and-moon/) - So this weekend saw the official confirmation of Pokemon Sun and Moon version and the announcment was met with great joy by players all over the world. Now along with the little bit of information we received, we also received a severe lack of info about how this game will either add to the others
- [Dear America, We're Screwed](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/02/dear-america-were-screwed/) - I'm not sure how many people are going to to be square with you, but we have to be honest, we are headed to the crapper in a mighty way. When the plot to Idiocracy starts playing out on CNN instead of Comedy Central, we have a problem we actually have to deal with. Unfortunately,
- [19 Facts You Didn't Know About the Worst Comic Book Movies](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/01/19-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-worst-comic-book-movies-2/) - With a new year means new comic book movies. Most are great, but some are infamously bad. Lets take a look at the worst of the worst shall we. Batman and Robin 1. Arnold Schwarzeneggar was paid $1 million dollars per minute of screen time. Though I don’t know if that was verbatim in the
- [The 6 Worst Arguments To Make](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/03/01/the-6-worst-arguments-to-make/) - Arguments and debate are a time honored tradition in America. This election season is one of the nastiest I can remember. There are a few things that I have noticed popping up online & in person; every time some one uses them it makes me what to punch them in the face. All of these drive me insane,
- [Oscar 2016 Wrap-up](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/29/oscar-2016-wrap-up/) - From Chris Rock delivering some blows to the Academy, to a ill-advised appearance and joke from Stacey Dash, and even a oddly mixed message (The Weekend performed his single, "Earned It" from 50 Shades of Grey before Lady Gaga got on stage surrounded by sexual assault victims to perform "Til It Happens To You" from The
- [What Are Fox's Mystery Marvel Movies??????](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/29/what-are-foxs-mystery-marvel-movies/) - So yesterday, Fox revealed bits and pieces of information about their upcoming film slate over the next few years. A few pieces stood out more than others. Gambit, originally slated for Oct 7th, 2016, has now been removed from the schedule with no official explanation. What we already knew is that Wolverine 3 is coming
- [Chris Rock Firebombed the Oscars](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/28/chris-rock-firebombed-the-oscars/) - Watching the Oscars was like watching a conductor deliberately drive his train off a cliff. It was like seeing a man literally catch himself on fire in front of his peers and feel no pain. Chris Rock laughed as every time he jumped on stage, he blasted Hollywood for its issue with institutional racism. The
- [The Best Films of 2015](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/27/the-best-films-of-2015-2/) - In preparation for the Oscars this Sunday, let's look at the films that impressed the most this year. Also, since I'm not limited by the rules of the Oscars, you better believe I'm going to also include ones that I felt the Academy overlooked. These are in no particular order since I'm saving my predictions post
- [6 Ways You Can Celebrate Pokemon Day This Weekend](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/26/6-ways-you-can-celebrate-pokemon-day-this-weekend/) - Nintendo has dubbed 2016 to be the Year Of Pokémon to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pokémon and this Saturday February 27th has been dubbed as Pokémon Day to commemorate the event! The original Pokémon games, red and blue version, released February 27th, 1996 and so in order to help you enjoy the day we have
- [Series That Need a Reboot: The X-Files](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/26/series-that-need-a-reboot-the-x-files2/) - I loath reboots. Nine times out of ten a reboot is a blatant attempt to grab cash from a built in fanbase. Studios see a languishing property and they just can’t leave well enough alone. That’s how we keep getting terrible Terminator movies. It’s the only way to explain the travesty of the Transformers movies
- [Daredevil Season 2 Trailer: the Hand is More Dangerous than the Punisher](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/25/daredevil-season-2-trailer-part-2b/) - Marvel has released the second trailer for the upcoming second season of Daredevil and it continues the excellent threads presented in Part I. Check it out below and come back later today for our wrap-up and analysis of both trailers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cn3DVV0LHY And while you're here, check out the rest of our Daredevil coverage...
- [The "R" Didn't Make Deadpool Successful, Deadpool did](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/25/the-r-didnt-make-deadpool-successful-deadpool-did2/) - Two weeks ago, Deadpool had an astonishing opening weekend and is quickly becoming one of the most successful rated R films in cinematic history. It came as a surprise to many in the industry for a couple of reasons. One being that if someone were to list all of the most famous and iconic comic book
- [Dear Conservatives, Trump just stole your party](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/23/dear-conservatives-trump-just-stole-your-party-version2/) - For years the South Carolina Republican primary has been the 'Conservative' primary within the GOP primary. In 2000 it is where George Bush solidified his win against John McCain, in 2008 John McCain was only able to win because of a divided Conservative field and in 2012 it nearly derail Mitt Romney's campaign with a
- [6 Ludicrous Myths About Gun Control](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/23/6-ludicrous-myths-about-gun-control/) - Oh the lovely gun control debate. Few things in the American Political Sphere are as big as the gun control debate, and none outside going to war, or Abortion Rights, elicits a stronger reaction across the board. If you’re against gun control you’re an out of control wing nut who is okay will letting children
- [Top 5 Free Browser Games](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/19/top-5-free-browser-games/) - Let's just face it. The gaming market is getting more and more expensive every single day and sometimes the price of it all is just straight up overwhelming to our wallets. Luckily there are people in the world who have set out to provide great and fun gaming experiences to those who just want to
- [DC's Rebirth To Relaunch All Titles With New #1's... Again...](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/19/dcs-rebirth-to-relaunch-all-titles-with-new-1s-again/) - It's been rumored for months that DC had a very large shake up coming. It's been no secret that their sales have been less than they hoped for over the last year or so, and yesterday they announced that they will be relaunching everything this summer with new #1's. That may sound familiar as within
- [Kyle and Yeshua: A Comparison Of Biblical Jesus vs American Jesus](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/18/kyle-and-yeshua-a-comparison-of-biblical-jesus-vs-american-jesus/) - Recently we had the great pleasure of meeting with the author of the upcoming book Kyle and Yeshua and talk some about the book. The book itself aims to point the American Church back to the Biblical Jesus as opposed to what Jesus has become in it now. Check out the interview below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEpO55zjQCg You
- [7 Comic Franchises That Could Get An R-Rating Thanks To Deadpool](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/16/7-comic-franchises-that-could-get-an-r-rating-thanks-to-deadpool/) - Deadpool really pulled it off this weekend with a gross of over $300 million worldwide. While a success for the property itself, it’s huge victory for comic properties for a more mature audience. Long has it been thought a comic-film with an R-Rating would have limited success due to the ratings restrictive nature. Previous
- [Daredevil Season 2 Trailer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/15/daredevil-season-2-trailer/) - Normally, Mondays are not really a day we look forward to but TODAY we get the Daredevil Season 2 trailer. Enjoy folks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5_A0Wx0jU4 https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/14/what-to-expect-in-daredevil-season-2/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/15/why-legends-of-tomorrow-fails-and-how-to-fix-it/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/12/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-vii/
- [Friday Fiction Presents: The Legacy Part VII](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/12/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-vii/) - This is a continuation of the serial The Legacy, presented by Nerd Union. You can find the previous installments at this link, or on our Fiction Friday page. You can also purchase the Kindle Edition here Part VII. "Fear" The gap between the mountains got bigger the closer Jaun and Fel came to Drogoth. At night it
- [Trump And Sanders Won Big In New Hampshire, So What's Next?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/10/trump-and-sanders-won-big-in-new-hampshire-so-whats-next/) - So Iowa and New Hampshire are over! What does it all mean? In Iowa, Clinton narrowly beat Sanders but effectively it was a draw. In Iowa, both Clinton and Sanders had a lot of advantages, so in hindsight it makes sense they would be so close there. New Hampshire is another story all together. Sanders
- [5 Shows You Should Be Watching Right Now](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/09/5-shows-you-should-be-watching-right-now/) - There is no doubt that we are in the golden age of television (and in my estimate the third wave). Everywhere you turn and look every network and streaming service is releasing the next great epic that you should be watching. So, I’ve taking it upon myself to put out a list of the shows
- [All The Nerdy Super Bowl Spots In One Place](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/08/all-the-nerdy-super-bowl-spots-in-one-place/) - That's right, we have all the Big Game Trailers right here for you. Check 'em out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT34AAaLVSo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5d5O4gUvZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5K0lKrebqg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUMuQY2zqeE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F46tGehnfo
- [7 Reasons To Spend Part Of Your Tax Return On A Wii U](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/08/7-reasons-to-spend-part-of-your-tax-return-on-a-wii-u/) - Nintendo has gotten a pretty bad rap lately when it comes to their consoles and honestly, I get it. I really do. The original Wii wasn’t everything we quite thought it would be, but I do think that gamers as a whole have sold the current Wii U console a bit short in their original assessments.
- [Captain America: Civil War Super Bowl Spot](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/07/captain-america-civil-war-super-bowl-spot/) - Coming out of "the Big Game", here is the newest look at Captain America: Civil War. Who's side are you on?
- [Friday Fiction Presents: The Legacy Part VI](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/05/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-vi/) - This is a continuation of the serial The Legacy, presented by Nerd Union. You can find the previous installments at this link, or on our Fiction Friday page. Part VI. "Honor" The smell of salt riding the wind from the sea is normally what woke him, but not this morning. This morning it was the
- [I voted for Obama twice. Here is why I'm voting for John Kasich](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/04/i-voted-for-obama-twice-here-is-why-im-voting-for-john-kasich/) - In no way, shape, or form does this article reflect the opinion of Nerd Union or any other writer. I have come to a major decision and with a lot of soul searching I have decided to endorse John Kasich for President of the United States. He was the only Republican candidate who shied away
- [No Man's Sky Trailers Might Be A Bit Misleading](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/04/no-mans-sky-trailers-might-be-a-bit-misleading/) - Lately there has been this odd trend in games where we have gotten really stoked for an upcoming title via various trailers and promotional material but then when the game actually releases we purchase it and come to the realization that this game, like the Pharisees Jesus referred to, was not what it seemed to
- [Should Batman Kill in Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/02/02/should-batman-kill-in-batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-2/) - There’s been a recent uproar of coverage lately coming out of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice when producer Charles Rowen referred to the hero as an “executioner” in the upcoming film. This has caused a stir amongst hardcore fans of the hero with a “no killing” rule. The full comment reads... “[Batman] is not
- [Friday Fiction Presents: The Legacy Part V](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/29/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-v/) - This is a continuation of the serial The Legacy, presented by Nerd Union. You can find the previous installments at this link, or on our Fiction Friday page. Part V. "The Chase" Fel had loved to ride horses when he was younger. His father had taught him and his brother when they were very young to
- [Batman and the Morality of Street Justice](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/29/batman-and-the-morality-of-street-justice/) - There’s been a recent uproar of coverage lately coming out of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice when producer Charles Rowen referred to the hero as an “executioner” in the upcoming film. This has caused a stir amongst hardcore fans of the hero with a “no killing” rule. The full comment reads... “[Batman] is not
- [Friday Fiction Presents: The Legacy Part III](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/15/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-iii/) - This is a continuation of the serial The Legacy, presented by Nerd Union. You can find the previous installment at this link, or on our Fiction Friday page. Part III. "Sweetwater" The town was called Sweetwater in the human tongue. It was a nice town that maybe had a couple thousand inhabitants protected behind a sturdy wooden
- [Game of Thrones Season 6: What to Expect.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/06/15/whats-next-on-gameofthrones-new-edit/) - With the ending of episode 10 last night everyone is wondering what could possibly happen next season, and for the first time, this leaves both show watchers and book readers in the dark. Book readers will still have an advantage over show watchers since they have more detailed clues, even though the show telegraphs pretty
- [American Crime Asks The Tough Questions](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/26/american-crime-asks-the-tough-questions/) - Back off of a strong and engaging first season, the hits continue to roll as director John Ridley pushes the emotional envelope further. I wasn't planning on watching the second season of American Crime. It was honestly an accident that it came on and I had nothing else to do. That's not a knock
- [The Cosplay Lawsuit: What You Need To Know](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/25/the-cosplay-lawsuit-what-you-need-to-know/) - So earlier last year, we talked about the major implications of the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership). Specifically, there were provisions included to protect intellectual property. As that was getting hammered out, it became clear it could potentially mean a crackdown on cosplay, especially professional cosplayers. Recently though, litigation over cheerleading uniform designs have sparked these concerns back up.
- [Donald Trump: the candidate America deserves](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/25/donald-trump-the-candidate-america-deserves/) - I am really starting to hate this election cycle. Don't get me wrong, I love politics but this...what I am seeing unfold in front of me is appalling. It isn't Trump, or Clinton or any candidate that is making me upset. We will always have ambitious individuals who we never seem to be genuine even
- [The Rundown: Wonder Woman, Justice League, TV Squabbling & more!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/24/the-rundown-wonder-woman-justice-league-tv-squabbling-more/) - Hey Nerd faithful!! Did you catch everything that's been released this week? CW hosted an excellent teaser show for a bunch of DC properties. We received more Batman v, Superman info for some inexplicable reason. (I say that because we basically got the entire movie in that last trailer so why show anymore) More importantly,
- [Friday Fiction Presents: The Legacy Part IV](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/22/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-iv/) - This is a continuation of the serial The Legacy, presented by Nerd Union. You can find the previous installment at this link, or on our Fiction Friday page. Part IV. "Departure" Jaun was coming to the conclusion that Fel didn't like him very much, or at worst didn't trust him. Ever since he came back to
- [Who Will Win The Royal Rumble - A Look At the Major Contenders](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/22/who-will-win-the-royal-rumble-a-look-at-the-major-contenders/) - This Sunday Night is the Royal Rumble and the official beginning to the Road To Wrestlemania. There’s always a certain feeling of anticipation when the Rumble comes up. The winner gets a shot at the champion at Wrestlemania and we get our first glimpse of what the Showcase of the Immortals will behold that year.
- [5 Ways "Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth" Will Be Better Than Pokémon](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/20/5-ways-digimon-story-cyber-sleuth-will-be-better-than-pokemon/) - In a time long long ago called the late 90’s a challenger arose to claim the title of the greatest adorable/terrifying monster anime/game series from the reigning king Pokémon. This franchise was called Digimon and, while popular in Japan, it did not have the same worldwide success as the adorable pocket monsters. (Darn you Pikachu!)
- [Friday Fiction Presents: The Legacy Part II](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/08/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-ii/) - This is a continuation of the serial The Legacy, presented by Nerd Union. You can find the previous installment at this link, or on our Fiction Friday page. Part II. "The Stranger" The blazing sun above hit with such intensity that it felt like Jaun’s eyes were on fire. He lay on the coarse mud of
- [Is Stacey Dash Out Of Bounds?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/21/is-stacey-dash-out-of-bounds/) - Normally, I would say that Fox News deserves every ounce of my rage every hour on the hour. However one correspondent, Stacey Dash, has made some comments that probably deserve it every minute... Due to some rather public outrage on the campus of Austin Peay State University back in 2007, I'm rather familiar with the idea of
- [Stop Calling the Force Awakens Racist!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/20/stop-calling-the-force-awakens-racist/) - I don't normally single out articles, but it seemed necessary to call out some bullcrap when I see it. And no, I'm not talking about the Oscars...at least not this time Earlier this week, I wrote about the issues we all have with the Oscars and deservedly so. The current system does nothing to promote
- [Victim Blaming and the legacy of MLK](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/19/victim-blaming-and-the-legacy-of-mlk/) - I am a white guy from the South. I want to be up front about this because of our racially charged society and what I'm about to say is controversial. Martin Luther King Jr, or for that matter any black leader, could not have succeeded in the Civil Rights movement without some white support. I
- [The Democratic debate: The real fight has started](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/18/the-democratic-debate-the-real-fight-has-started/) - Since this is the last Democratic debate before Iowa I felt like I had to watch it. It was actually very substantive with plenty of fireworks and a lot of policy issues talked about. As a Nerd I liked it but to one friend he said his eyes glazed over a bit. There is a
- [How To Fix The Oscars](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/18/how-to-fix-the-oscars/) - Honestly what did we expect? I haven't had much respect for the Oscar institution since 2008. Looking back now, that's been looking like a better and better decision each year. Here's where the Academy gets it and wrong how to fix it... I suppose as the primary movie critic at Nerd Union, I should have
- [Eight things you need to know, and watch for in the 2016 primary](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/13/eight-things-you-need-to-know-and-watch-for-in-the-2016-primary2/) - The Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary are almost upon us! If you are political junkie like me you are well aware of this, but for everyone else not glued to every piece of political news, I thought I would make a list of eight things you should know about the 2016 presidential primary. What is the
- [Friday Fiction Presents: The Legacy Part I](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/01/friday-fiction-presents-the-legacy-part-i/) - Nerd Union has decided to do something a little different. Since our inception, we've been a site dedicated to fandom of every stripe. We talk about movies, comics, TV, books, and any other form of media. We provide commentary on pop culture and politics, but at our core we're writers. We don't just want to
- [All My Cultural Icons Are Dying](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/14/all-my-cultural-icons-are-dying/) - My birthday was two days ago. I turned 29. For some reason I couldn’t put my finger on why it didn’t quite feel like a birthday. Sure, I had to work, and I didn’t have a party planned, but even outside those factors it just felt like a normal day. For a large part of
- [What to Expect in Daredevil Season 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/14/what-to-expect-in-daredevil-season-2/) - The PR machine is starting to rev up for Daredevil Season 2, which means we’re getting ever closer to the inevitable release (March 18 on Netflix). So lets get to discussing what we should expect to see in the next chapter of Daredevil. Daredevil vs. The Punisher Unlike Batman v. Superman, there is an actual
- [Top 10 Video Game Adaptations Of Comic Book Heroes](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/13/top-10-video-game-adaptations-of-comic-book-heroes/) - The comic book genre has seen a HUGE surge in popularity over the past few years. You can see that comic book culture has clearly taken over (Seriously, liking superheroes and ninja turtles used to be like the go to target for getting picked on). Now, while video games have always been a place where comic
- [Everything We Know About Final Fantasy XV](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/06/everything-we-know-about-final-fantasy-xv/) - Yesterday we released a list of 8 games that people are sure to buy that are coming out in 2016. One of those on the list was the upcoming Square-Enix title, Final Fantasy XV and in creating that list we learned quite a bit of information about the next adventure. It draws story inspiration from
- [8 Games Coming Out In 2016 That You Are Going To Buy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/05/8-games-coming-out-in-2016-that-you-are-going-to-buy/) - It’s a brand new year which can only mean one thing! Okay, that can mean a whole lot of different things, but we are here to talk about one of those things it does mean! A new year’s worth of brand new video games! To help you budget out your finances for the whole year,
- [How Outrage Porn is Crippling Common Sense.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2016/01/04/how-outrage-porn-is-crippling-common-sense/) - So you want to protest an injustice huh? The past few years have seen some major protests spring up, the Tea Party, Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter, and now another protest. A militia is occupying an empty federal building in Oregon. The press has predictably swarmed it and the liberal blogosphere as jumped all over it,
- [New Theory About Rey Explains Why She Is So Awesome](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/25/new-theory-about-rey-explains-why-she-is-so-awesome/) - I suppose we shouldn't be surprised that even though The Force Awakens is a Star Wars movie, it is also a J.J. Abrams movie; meaning we have mysteries heaped upon unanswered mysteries by the time the credits rolled. Among many of the various mysteries, none have reached the heights of who is Rey. She is
- [Hillary is More of a Hawk Than The GOP ... Seriously](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/31/hillary-is-more-of-a-hawk-than-the-gop-seriously/) - A few days ago Hillary Clinton came out in favor of labeling Isis, also known as Daish, as committing acts of Genocide against not just the Yazidi people but also Christians in both Iraq and Syria. Her exact words were: “We have enough evidence,” Clinton said at a town hall event in New Hampshire on
- [The Force Awakens Accidentally Did One Thing For the Saga](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/29/the-force-awakens-accidentally-did-one-thing-for-the-saga/) - I know I’ve written about nothing other than Star Wars since The Force Awakens came out. I promise this will be my last post on it for a while, but a funny thing happened watching the movie that I just had to talk about. As I thought about what TFA contains, and the events of
- [9 Times R2-D2 Proved He Was The Real Hero Of Star Wars](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/15/9-times-r2-d2-proved-he-was-the-real-hero-of-star-wars/) - With Star War’s coming up this week, we are all excited to find out what happens next in the story of a galaxy far, far away, but we often seem to look over an important fact about that galaxy when talking about those stories. Were it not for the efforts of a heroic and sassy
- [New Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 and III Trailers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/19/new-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-and-iii-trailers/) - By Jerry Maynard Happy Saturday friends! Last night at Japan's Jump Festa we received a bit of an early Christmas present from Square-Enix. No I'm not about any actual release dates for Kingdom Hearts games, but we instead got a trailer or Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and a teaser for Kingdom Hearts
- [Pokémon Go Updates! A Whole New World of Pokemon Exploration](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/21/pokemon-go-updates-a-whole-new-world-of-pokemon-exploration/) - Looks like we’ve got some new updates on Nintendo and Niantic’s upcoming mobile title Pokémon Go! In a recent interview the folks at Venturebeat had with the Chief Executive, John Hanke, and the chief marketing officer of Niantic Mike Quigley, several details were revealed about how exactly the Pokémon world will be interacting with the real
- [FOX HATES YOU AND YOUR X-MEN!!!!! (OR YOU’RE FREAKING OUT OVER NOTHING.): A CONVERSATION](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/22/fox-hates-you-and-your-x-men-or-youre-freaking-out-over-nothing-a-conversation-4/) - Update: This article was originally published on 7.29.2015 following the internet backlash of the first screenshots provided of Apocalypse in the new X-Men: Apocalypse: i.e. the Ivan Ooze conundrum. After the internet promptly did a 180 following the trailer for the film, we thought we'd take a look back at the initial controversy. By W.T. Bane
- [Is Square Enix Slapping Us In The Face?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/13/is-square-enix-slapping-us-in-the-face/) - We’ve waited almost two decades for a follow up to the PlayStation classic Final Fantasy VII. But the newest details released this week haven’t exactly wowed us. Should fans be pissed or excited given the news that the game will broken up worst than a birthday piñata? By Kenneth Shipp By now, you’ve heard that
- [Will Refugees Cause the US Harm: Here are the Facts](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/19/will-refugees-cause-the-us-harm-here-are-the-facts/) - By James Nelson Since the Paris attacks the debate around America’s role in the refugee crisis has intensified to a fever pitch. This has been propelled somewhat by actual facts surrounding the Paris attacks, but has largely been from conflated and distorted facts or outright fabrications from extreme right wing groups, and in the circus
- [Civil War Trailer Makes Captain America His Own Villain](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/25/civil-war-trailer-makes-captain-america-his-own-villain/) - By James Nelson “While a great many people see [Captain America] as a hero, some prefer the word vigilante,” is one of the first sentences spoken in the new trailer, followed by a movie trailer, which turns the movie's supposed hero into a villain, or at least, that’s what Marvel wants us to think. We
- [Into the Badlands is Genre-Bending at its Finest](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/02/into-the-badlands-is-genre-bending-at-its-finest/) - By James Nelson To be quite literal, AMC’s new series, Into the Badlands is the most insane show I’ve seen in a long time. That, in a sense isn’t to be unexpected. As we push deeper into the Golden Age of Television, dramas are reaching ever deeper into the genre fiction playbook to find things
- [5 Things DC and Marvel Get Wrong About Their Adaptations](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/04/5-things-dc-and-marvel-get-wrong-about-their-adaptations/) - By James Nelson We live in a golden age of geek fare, from digital comics and trade paper backs available at a moments notice, board games to match every taste, and of course, the excellent television and film adaptations of our favorite stories. We’ve seen a plethora of adaptations in the past, but they suffered
- [Agents of Shield Might Have Just Set Up the Next Avenger’s Movie](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/08/agents-of-shield-might-have-just-set-up-the-next-avengers-movie/) - This episode left me pulling my hair out … because I’m going to have to wait until March to see what happens next. This has been the best episode of Agents of Shield this season, by far. I normally don’t like that they’ve answered questions with more questions, but the way in which they’ve been
- [Death Doesn’t Matter Any More on Arrow](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/13/death-doesnt-matter-any-more-on-arrow/) - So I read a post the other day about how dramas are practically designed to hurt you, the viewer. Its why great dramas are perceived to put their viewers and their characters through a gauntlet of pain until there’s barely any fun in watching the show. That’s why I love Arrow so much. It’s a
- [The Trailer for Star Trek Beyond is Here!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/14/the-trailer-for-star-trek-beyond-is-here/) - We will have our thoughts on it posted shortly, but the trailer is here in all it's CGI-ness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRVD32rnzOw
- [Star Trek is Now Just Another CGI Action Movie](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/14/star-trek-is-now-just-another-cgi-action-movie/) - By James Nelson Okay, so the new trailer for Star Trek Beyond is out. Now, I usually can't stand it when people jump onto a two minute cut of a new movie and make rash and undeserved statements about it. It is genuinely hard to tell how good a movie will be based on that, and when
- [The Force Awakens Doesn’t Understand Luke Skywalker’s Legacy](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/22/the-force-awakens-doesnt-understand-luke-skywalkers-legacy/) - Like any self-respecting nerd (and ardent Star Wars fan), I took precautions to make sure I got to see the first possible showing of The Force Awakens available to me (7pm IMAX showing in a mall about an hours drive away). It was a glorious, wonderful, action packed, popcorn movie. I enjoyed it immensely, and
- [Did The Force Awakens Fix "The Force"?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/22/did-the-force-awakens-fix-the-force/) - One movie ago, we knew that midichlorians were the apparent life blood of Force users. Did Episode 7 just reset all of that? Spoilers and trips down memory lane will ensue. By Kenneth Shipp ***Warning!!! Potential Spoilers from The Force Awakens towards the end of this article*** There used to be a time where the
- [State of the Nerd Union: Star Wars VII Spoilercast](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/21/state-of-the-nerd-union-star-wars-vii-spoilercast/) - We break down the event that is Star Wars: the Force Awakens. Full spoilers ahead. Seriously... we spoil EVERYTHING!!! So go see it and check back with us to hear all our thoughts on the most awaited movie of the year. https://soundcloud.com/nerdunion/the-force-awakens-sotnu-state-of-the-nerd-union If you liked this check out: https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/16/the-great-prequel-debate-podcast-is-here/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/15/9-times-r2-d2-proved-he-was-the-real-hero-of-star-wars/ https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/14/a-stars-prequel-that-needs-to-be-made/
- [Who is Max von Sydow in Star Wars?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/11/who-is-max-von-sydow-in-star-wars/) - By James Nelson Update (12/21/15) We now know that Max von Sydow plays a previously unknown character named Lor San Tekka, a leader of a village on Jakku and a member of the "Church of the Force." Though they didn't mention the COTF in the movie, apparently it's something that existed during the time of the
- [The Great Prequel Debate Podcast is Here!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/16/the-great-prequel-debate-podcast-is-here/) - We have writers Kenneth Shipp and W.T. Bane (Zach Nichols) debate the merits of the Star Wars Prequels. It's a showdown that's been years in the making!! [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/237836561" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
- [A Star Wars prequel that NEEDS to be made.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/14/a-stars-prequel-that-needs-to-be-made/) - By Trevor Law The Force Awakens is coming out this week and I just can't get Star Wars out of my head. That's not even talking about Star Wars week here at Nerd Union. All of us really can't stop thinking about it and for me I keep coming back to one question that bugs
- [Star Wars: The Force Awakens- What We Know So Far](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/14/star-wars-the-force-awakens-what-we-know-so-far/) - By Jerry Maynard and James Nelson I understand there is a need out there for most people to want to go into the newest chapter in the Star Wars saga knowing absolutely nothing. I however am not one of those. I want to know everything about the setting (and the movie) that I can. So
- [What We Learned From X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/13/what-we-learned-from-x-men-apocalypse-trailer/) - by W.T. Bane The trailer for one of next summer’s hottest movies dropped today and it gave us a lot of new information. Let’s talk what we learned. In general the tone is much more similar to the post-Sentinel world from Days of Future Past and rightfully so. It is obvious from the very beginning
- [The GOP field is finally starting to take shape](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/13/the-gop-field-is-finally-starting-to-take-shape/) - As some of you may of noticed the Republican party is having an insane contest to see who will be their nominee. Every national poll has given Trump a sizable lead, but national polls are...well frankly useless. The real polls you should be watching are in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. These are the
- [6 Honest Points On Xenoblade Chronicles X: Nintendo's Latest Contender For Game Of The Year 2016](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/13/6-honest-points-on-xenoblade-chronicles-x-nintendos-latest-contender-for-game-of-the-year-2016/) - Open world adventure games are a pretty normal occurrence in the current gaming environment on the Xbox One and the Ps4. Open world adventure games on Nintendo systems however are not and man in Xenoblade Chronicles X , they put all the others to shame. Minus a few non-dealbreaker issues, and I do mean a
- [Machete: The Only Order to Watch Star Wars!!!!!!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/13/machete-the-only-order-to-watch-star-wars/) - by W.T. Bane Unless you’ve been living under a rock on Tatooine, you’ve heard about the new Star Wars movie coming out next week. Excitement is reaching a fever pitch and if you’re like me and many others, you like to rewatch the old films in excitement for the new movie coming out. The debate
- [Hydra still looms large in Civil War.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/07/hydra-still-looms-large-in-civil-war/) - By Trevor Law Freaking Hydra! For those of you who have seen Winter Solider and who are watching Agents of Shield you know that Hydra is a very serious and real threat, but what hasn't been talked about is just how thoroughly Hydra screwed every government on the planet. For those of you who haven't
- [Is Batman v Superman The Next Hancock? New Trailer Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/03/is-batman-v-superman-the-next-hancock-new-trailer-review/) - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fis-9Zqu2Ro&w=560&h=315] If you watched Jimmy Kimmel last night, you would have been treated to a new Batman v Superman trailer (We have it for you up above), but that's not what we got. Instead, we basically got the entire film summary in one trailer. I don't know about you, but that's kinda of frustrating, especially
- [When did both parties become so partisan? Part 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/12/02/when-did-both-parties-become-so-partisan-part-1/) - By Trevor Law This is a multi-part series on why American politics is the way it is. This first part will deal with the foundings of both parties as well as the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War. Have you ever wondered why Democrats are the Liberal party and Republicans are the Conservative party?
- [Ted Cruz is the perfect face for the anti-refugee movement](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/30/ted-cruz-is-the-perfect-face-for-the-anti-refugee-movement/) - By Trevor Law Ted Cruz believes the United States should only take in Christian Syrians because they are not a threat to national security. Never mind the greater implications of that statement but just the basic bare bones of it. I'm far more interested in talking about his origins, no not his Canadian ones, but more
- [Whose responsibility is it to fight ISIS?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/24/whose-responsibility-is-it-to-fight-isis/) - By Trevor Law Looking back there was a time when I would have been considered a Muslim apologist, the person that says Islam is a religion of peace and is being perverted for someones own use. However, the truth is that there is something rotten within Islam. A brand of Islam called Wahhabism is at the
- [Ranking The Rocky Series](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/24/ranking-the-rocky-series/) - With the seventh installment in the Rocky franchise coming out this week (albeit the first one not featuring Sylvester Stallone), it made me wonder about the first 6 films and how they stack up against one another. The first one is classic, but after that, it gets a little harder to choose a clear second.
- [Is Netflix A Better Outlet For Marvel & DC?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/23/httpnerdunion-us20151123is-netflix-a-better-outlet-for-marvel-dc/) - Some of the top shows on television right now involve a superhero of some sort. But the success and quality of Netflix series Daredevil and Jessica Jones begs a question: Would shows like Arrow or Agents of Shield fare better online? And what about critically disappointmenting films like Avengers: Age of Ultron...Are there more properties
- [Jessica Jones drinks her way into our hearts.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/23/jessica-jones-drinks-her-way-into-our-hearts/) - By Trevor Law So this weekend I had a lot of free time and decided to watch all of the new Jessica Jones series. I knew very little about it, but I am huge fan of the new Daredevil show and I have thoroughly enjoyed most of Marvel's television and movie properties so far. The
- [A Fistful Of Bad Adaptations](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/20/a-fistful-of-bad-adaptations/) - With the final installment of the Hunger Games releasing this weekend, I thought it would be good to go over a few of the worst films that were composed from books. The Hunger Games have been a breath of fresh air compared to some of the books on this list. Now, this is not meant
- [Quick Reaction: Tyson speaks in Nashville](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/19/quick-reaction-tyson-speaks-in-nashville/) - There's scientific fun and then there's Neil deGrasse Tyson level fun. Both are great, but you'll have a blast if you get a chance to catch Dr. Tyson live in your lifetime. By Kenneth Shipp The opener for Dr. Tyson, Herb Williams (an artist for the Rymer gallery here in Nashville) recalled his experiences with
- [How “Bridge Of Spies” Sheds Light On The Refugee Crisis](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/18/how-bridge-of-spies-sheds-light-on-the-refugee-crisis/) - Spielberg’s latest may be dealing with communism and Russians, but the tension and prejudice are all familiar tones in a new world climate. By Kenneth Shipp We don’t have to look back far to see how poorly we handle fear mongering as a nation. It’s rather poignant that Spielberg’s newest film, Bridge of Spies,
- [Are The West And Islam At War?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/18/are-the-west-and-islam-at-war/) - By Trevor Law There has been a lot of talk lately about how the West and Islam are at war. About how President Obama needs to get serious about fighting radical Islam. After all Daish(Isis) has shown itself to be capable of launching attacks into the very heart of Europe, and it is true that
- [The most frightening thing about ISIS isn't even being talked about.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/16/the-most-frightening-thing-about-isis-isnt-even-being-talked-about/) - By Trevor Law When I got the alert on my phone that Paris was attacked, my reaction was one of sad resignation. I didn't feel indignation that murders rampaged through one of the great cities of the world. I didn't feel horror, that so few were capable of causing such carnage. All I felt was
- [Why  Are We Surprised When the Media “Persecutes” a Candidate?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/09/why-are-we-surprised-when-the-media-persecutes-a-candidate/) - By James Nelson So if you pay any attention to the news, you’ve probably heard that Ben Carson, the Republican Presidential Candidate, has been called out for possibly stretching the truth in his books about himself, and also for some hilarious beliefs he holds about the pyramids. In return, he lashed out at the media
- [The real tragedy of modern Journalism](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/08/the-real-tragedy-of-modern-journalism/) - By Trevor Law A few weeks ago I was writing, surprise surprise, about the debt ceiling. Unsurprisingly, I got a bit of criticism about it. People were accusing me a of having a bias, as if that somehow invalidated the criticisms of my article. The entire discussion really lit a fire under me and got
- [Bond Peaked At "Skyfall"- 007: Spectre Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/07/bond-peaked-at-skyfall-007-spectre-review/) - Every once in a while we are treated to a film that transcends the boundaries of the tropes it's bound to. Skyfall was a great example of that; it reintroduced Bond supporting characters (Q, Moneypenny), picked fun at the spy genre it popularized (Bond's low tech gadgets), and was a great film wrapped in the Bond
- [6 Ideas for the New Star Trek TV Show](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/04/6-ideas-for-the-new-star-trek-tv-show/) - By Trevor Law Star Trek is awesome. I have been a fan since I could watch TV. Some of my earliest memories are watching Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was launched the year I was born. That series spawned four movies, and three more Star Trek series came after it, and this is not including
- [Geek Media Expo Wrap-up](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/03/geek-media-expo-wrap-up/) - By Kenneth Shipp What a wild weekend indeed!! I can always tell when I've been out of the conventon circuit for a bit. Every time, I feel exhausted before the weekend even gets good and really started. Or maybe I'm getting old, but that's besides the point. GMX has steadily been getting better and better, and
- [Anonymous declares war against the KKK, but are they accurate?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/02/anonymous-declares-war-against-the-kkk-but-are-they-accurate/) - By Trevor Law Members of Anonymous have made a bold claim about four United States Senators, and several Mayors. It all started when the Hacktivist group Anonymous launched an assault on numerous websites associated with the KKK, including their twitter accounts. That is where said information was found. I want to stress that this is
- [New Star Trek Show in 2017!! Rejoice or Rage?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/11/02/new-star-trek-in-2017-rejoice-or-rage/) - By Kenneth Shipp A week ago, Star Wars fans were crying unashamedly from the final trailer before The Force Awakens premieres in December. Now, fellow Trekkies everywhere can rejoice. CBS has finally announced a new show will debut in January 2017. Here's the details so far... Co-writer and producer of the past two Star Trek reboot
- [The Flash (and Arrow) Making Modest Improvements](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/29/the-flash-and-arrow-making-modest-improvements/) - By John Ludwig A few weeks ago, Kyle pointed out that The Flash can't overcome its CW roots. And now that the show just aired its fourth episode, it looks like it's trying to make some progress on this score, however, it's still got a ways to go. As Kyle highlighted, Team Flash had a
- [Jessica Jones: Why You Should Care About Someone You Know Nothing About](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/28/jessica-jones-why-you-should-care-about-someone-you-know-nothing-about/) - By James Nelson We’re about a month away from the live action debut of Jessica Jones, the second female character that Marvel has given a standalone series to (seriously, they’ve only done Agent Carter, and it was pretty terrible). Aside from this being a Marvel property, why on earth should you care to see anything
- [Halo 5: Guardians review: Jumbled Campaign, Amazing Multiplayer](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/28/halo-5-guardians-review-jumbled-campaign-amazing-multiplayer/) - By Kenneth Shipp "Hunt the Truth" was the tagline that 343 Industries has been pushing for the past year in preparation for Halo 5. The narrative presented in the trailers and what we actually get in the game don't exactly line up. However, what we are given sets up what could be amazing cap to
- [The Rundown: Week of Oct 19th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/24/the-rundown-week-of-oct-19th/) - A lot happened this week, get caught up quick with our update of major nerd news!! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOOu0mKDyg&w=560&h=315]
- ["The Future Is Now"](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/21/the-future-is-now/) - By Kenneth Shipp Remember August 29th, 1997? Wait, you don't remember all the craziness of Judgment Day and how Skynet took over our world? That's right, Back to the Future isn't the only time traveling movie with a future date we've reached. By now, you may be a bit fatigued hearing about Oct 21, 2015, but let's
- [We "Almost" Didn't Get Star Wars Tickets](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/21/we-almost-didnt-get-star-wars-tickets/) - By Kenneth Shipp Work at Nerd Union long enough and you'll definitely hear about the infamous steak incident. However I'm not going to let that story out of the bag just yet. I may get ripped about that one fiasco constantly, but I'll be the one to tell the story when I darn well choose.
- [Six Horror Movies to Watch That Will Actually Terrify You.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/20/six-horror-movies-to-watch-that-will-actually-terrify-you/) - By Trevor Law So its October, and you know what that means, horror movies! We at Nerd Union, hate the overwhelming majority of them, but there are some good ones out there. Some you might have seen, and some you might not have, but I decided to give a quick rundown of what I think
- [Final Star Wars Trailer Gave Us Everything We Didn’t Know We Wanted](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/20/final-star-wars-trailer-gave-us-everything-we-didnt-know-we-wanted/) - By James Nelson At last, the last days of waiting are upon us! We have our tickets (of course), and are patiently deciding what to wear to the IMAX premiere (some TK armor, or maybe a Jedi robe?), and for the next 58 days we have one last trailer to obsess over. It’s time to
- [The Debt Ceiling is a Crisis of the GOP's Own Making](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/19/the-debt-ceiling-is-a-crisis-of-the-gops-own-making/) - By Trevor Law According to the U.S. Treasury Department the United States government will run up against its borrowing limit or "debt ceiling" on November 3rd and default. What does that mean, and who is to blame for why we will come so close is a much debated question that actually has a very easy
- [The 6 Worst Conflicts in the Middle East Right Now.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/16/the-6-worst-conflicts-in-the-middle-east-right-now/) - By Trevor Law The middle east ... such a fun and inspiring place to talk about. There is a lot going on right now, and so I thought it would be helpful to have a brief rundown of some of the biggest events happening right now. Syria Since peaceful protests began in 2011 this country has
- ["The kids are alright?" Goodnight Mommy review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/14/the-kids-are-alright-goodnight-mommy-review/) - By Kenneth Shipp Here at Nerd Union, we typically despise most horror movies. Sure, we may have fun bashing on them, but don't for a second think that it means we actually enjoy these horrible aberrations. With that being said, the hate we usually reserve for those won't apply to Goodnight Mommy. The story starts
- [Is the Republican Party about to split?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/12/is-the-republican-party-about-to-split/) - By Trevor Law Last September, House Speaker John Boehner announced he would resign at the end of October, the current House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy was the presumed favorite but dropped out of the race, throwing the election for a new speaking into chaos. As this was going on, a band of 50 moderate Republicans
- [Slightly Better? Heroes Reborn Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/09/slightly-better-heroes-reborn-review/) - By Kenneth Shipp "The Needs of the Many" Episode 4 Let's face facts people: There was a lot to like about this episode. Despite Carlos obvious rise to being sort of Batman, I like the heroic arc that he's going on. Other than Noah Bennett, he's really the only one who has a handle on
- [5 Things That Will Happen on the Flash This Season](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/10/07/5-things-that-will-happen-on-the-flash-this-season/) - By James Nelson For all of you unfamiliar with the comics, and are just dying to know what’s going to happen this season, I’m here to answer your questions. There is a lot to unpack in the first episode. Zoom Just as Atom Smasher, whom I’ll get to momentarily, was dying (I guess. They were
- [Liberals Love To Quote The Pope: Why They Shouldn't Do It So Casually.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/27/liberals-love-to-quote-the-pope-why-they-shouldnt-do-it-so-casually/) - By Trevor Law So Pope Francis visited Congress last week and gave a stern lecture on the immoralities of capitalism and liberals can’t stop crowing about how now Republicans have lost any moral high ground. I will admit, it has been nice to see the Pope talking about income inequality, and reminding the world (Christians
- [Top Cosplays of Salt Lake Comic Con Day 1](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/25/top-cosplays-of-salt-lake-comic-con-day-1/) - We're having a blast at Salt Lake Comic Con! Check out some of our favorite cosplays of Day 1! Update: Check out some of the photos from the rest of Salt Lake Comic Con and Wizard World Nashville!!!
- [Heroes Reborn Premiere: A Promising Start?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/25/heroes-reborn-premiere-a-promising-start/) - By Kenneth Shipp If you read my lukewarm reception to the Heroes: Reborn announcement, you'll know I was concerned about another entry into this series. Especially given the rather crappy wrap up with the last two seasons. However, what we get in the premiere episode is an interesting setup for what could be a great season. Mild
- [A Union Of Nerds: Finding Unity In A Nation Divided](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/22/a-union-of-nerds-finding-unity-in-a-nation-divided/) - By Jerry Maynard There are many things I am grateful to God for in my life but surely at the top of that list are Jesus, my smoking hot wife, my fellow Nerd Union writers, and branching from that, my nerdiness. It’s that nerdiness that brings you this post today. Our nerdiness is a common
- [Election 2016 snapshot: Rise of the Carter Clones](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/22/election-2016-snapshot-rise-of-the-carter-clones/) - By Trevor Law A few weeks ago I confidently predicted Scott Walker would be the Republican nominee and I even thought he would be President. Well he just dropped out of the race. This is the point you start reassessing your assumptions and figuring out what you were right and wrong about. So what was
- [Why We Don’t Need More Game of Thrones](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/21/why-we-dont-need-more-game-of-thrones/) - By James Nelson I know how that might sound, but I’m not planning on bashing either the TV series or the books, both are fantastic works and I’m a huge fan. My problem with Game of Thrones is not it’s content, but what it’s done to entertainment. Everywhere I turn lately I’ve found myself inundated
- [8 Ways Non-Nerds Can Relate To Nerds](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/18/8-ways-non-nerds-can-relate-to-nerds/) - By Kenneth Shipp Contrary to popular belief, nerds like to get married, have kids, and such. Crazy, right? You may be one of the lucky ones to have found yourself such a wonderful nerd of whatever fandom they are undoubtedly obsessed or get excited about. But I'll dare to venture there have been a few
- [The 10 Best Opening Scenes Ever Filmed](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/17/the-10-best-opening-scenes-ever-filmed/) - By W.T. Bane Let’s start this party with a bang! The opening scene of movie is the time to grab the audience, capture their attention, tie it to a chair with some rope and force their eyes on the screen. Get their attention and get it early, because too many people in these days are
- [Modern Blockbusters: How to Not Adapt a Book](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/17/modern-blockbusters-how-to-not-adapt-a-book/) - By Kenneth Shipp I used to love book adaptations. Seriously! I really did, but my feelings toward the entire concept has really soured since I started thinking more critically about films. My first experience with book adaptations was the Harry Potter series. While those films still have a fond place in my heart, I can't think
- [Reactions To Finding Our Destiny](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/15/reactions-to-finding-our-destiny/) - By Jerry Maynard Yesterday the new expansion for Destiny was released and naturally we were eager to write our review after finally getting to play the finished product. So here’s our first reactions after a couple hours of play-through of the new expansion. Our current venture started off in the new void based hunter class, the Nightstalker.
- [Magic Mike, Another Indictment of the Star Wars Prequels](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/15/magic-mike-another-indictment-of-the-star-wars-prequels/) - by John Ludwig At first glance the film Magic Mike (2012), starring Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey, may look low-brow, but it has some really good moments that make it much better than anyone probably expected upon its release. And for me, part of what makes Magic Mike better than it ought to be is
- [5 Reboots To Be Excited About](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/14/5-reboots-to-be-excited-about/) - By W.T. Bane Reboots happen. They are a part of the film world despite how much fans complain about them. They are going to keep happening because it’s easier for studios just to make something again since fans are already familiar with the property. These are five reboots coming out, whether confirmed or rumored or ones
- [What is wrong with the Republican Party?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/14/what-is-wrong-with-the-republican-party/) - By Trevor Law On October first the federal government will be operating without a budget; that is, assuming Congress can pass a budget and the President sign one we will have the second government shutdown in three years and we will have reached another low point in American politics. Frankly with the rise of Donald Trump
- [Star Trek is Primed for its Own TV Universe.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/11/star-trek-is-primed-for-its-own-tv-universe/) - By Trevor Law Star Trek is awesome. I have been a fan since I could watch TV. Some of my earliest memories are watching Star Trek: The Next Generation. It was launched the year I was born. That series spawned four movies, and three more Star Trek series came after it, and this is not including
- [The 8 Theme Songs that Defined Your Millennial Childhood](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/11/the-8-theme-songs-that-defined-your-millennial-childhood/) - By Jerry Maynard Sometimes when you hear a song while you're out (or cruising around YouTube like I do) you catch a glimpse of a song that brings back a ton of emotions and nostalgia. We wanted to do that for you today and bring back your favorite theme songs and give you a bit of
- [Jessica Jones Teaser drops](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/10/jessica-jones-teaser-drops/) - We now know the date for release, November 20, and we get to see our first look at Marvel and Netflix's new series! I can't wait! Check out the trailer below. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIKecSNhRv8&w=560&h=315]
- [The 5 Most Epic Deaths of Sean Bean](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/10/the-5-most-epic-deaths-of-sean-bean/) - So we all know that Sean Bean, the famous English actor, has a penchant for shedding the mortal coil by the time the end credits roll. Most of this is due to much of his career portraying iconic villains in the early nineties, aka the heyday of villains dying epic deaths. So here I will
- [Can The Real Colbert Please Stand Up?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/09/can-the-real-colbert-please-stand-up/) - By Kenneth Shipp Yes, indeed he can. It's been 9 months since we last encountered Stephen Colbert playing "Stephen Colbert" and it seems he hasn't lost any of the mojo. But for those expecting the "narcissistic conservative" hero from Comedy Central, you'll just have to settle for the "narcissistic" version as the man said himself
- [6 Movies That Would Not Be As Good Without Their Composers](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/09/6-movies-that-would-not-be-as-good-without-their-composers/) - The soundtrack of a film really helps to flesh out a scene in a movie and paint it in such a way that you as an audience gain the same experience that our characters in a movie are experiencing, or rather when done well that becomes the case. There are, however some films in which
- [Captain America: Civil War Will Be Another Avengers Movie, and That’s Not a Good Thing](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/08/captain-america-civil-war-will-be-another-avengers-movie-and-thats-not-a-good-thing/) - By James Nelson Based on various leaks and announcements from the set of Civil War we’ve learned that this movie is going to be action packed and stuffed to the gills with heroes. Everything I’ve heard about this movie makes it sound like it’s going to be like a third Avengers film, and after all
- [Vote For Whoever You Want in 2016, Because Whoever is Elected Will be Powerless.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/08/vote-for-whoever-you-want-in-2016-because-whoever-is-elected-will-be-powerless/) - For some reason everyone thinks the President will have all of this great power, to pass budget reforms, criminal justice reforms, a coherent plan to fight ISIS, and a fair immigration plan. The cold hard fact of the matter is, that just isn't going to happen now. Whaaaat?! Trevor that is pretty pessimistic. Why in
- [Please, No More Jurassic Park](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/08/no-more-jurassic-park/) - I'm tired of Jurassic Park, there I said it. Wow, that was actually easier than I thought it was going to be. Guess I can just move on to other things. Wait, you want an explanation? Alright but you asked for it. I have been questioned (interrogated or flat out angrily confronted) all week about why
- [Lessig Announces Run for President with Compelling Proposal](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/07/lessig-announces-run-for-president-with-compelling-proposal/) - By John Ludwig This past Sunday, Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig announced his run for the presidency. Lessig, having attained his crowd-funding goal of a million dollars to finance his campaign, is hoping to get to the next stage: to participate in the democratic presidential debates, but in order to do so he'll have
- [The Truth About the Kim Davis Debacle](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/07/the-truth-about-the-kim-davis-debacle/) - By Trevor Law Kim Davis...by now I am sure you have heard all about her, and how (depending on who you ask) she bravely stood up to the supreme court and was thrown in jail for her beliefs, or how she is standing in the way of progress, and keeping honest Americans from forming families.
- [New Trailer for Arrow Season 4](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/05/new-trailer-for-arrow-season-4/) - The CW dropped our first trailer for Arrow's latest season. Check out the video below. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EGda9EbZgc&w=560&h=315] The two things I'm excited for: 1) John Constantine, and 2) Neal McDonough as Damian Darkh. Next season's gonna be awesome (except for that stupid helmet).
- [2015 Summer movie review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/04/2015-summer-movie-review/) - Kenny, W.T. Bane, Kyle, and Jerry countdown the best movies of the summer. These guys... Well you should check it out, at the very least you will laugh a lot. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga8ByDKVQAI&w=560&h=315]
- [10 Things Wrong with Star Trek Into Darkness](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/04/10-things-wrong-with-star-trek-into-darkness/) - By James Nelson After my last post on the latest Star Trek movies coming out, I realized that I had only seen Star Trek Into Darkness once, and it was when it came out. It dawned on me that this was the only movie I’ve not see five or six times over (That’s right, I’ve
- [5 Star Wars Spinoffs We Want Disney To Make](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/03/5-star-wars-spinoffs-we-want-disney-to-make/) - By Jerry Maynard So in the wake of all of the Star Wars frenzy that is occurring on our road to Episode 7 we've been told about several Star Wars spinoff movies that are on the way including one which seems to feature a young Han Solo and a movie focused on the exploits of our
- [The "Best" Movies Coming Up This Fall](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/03/the-best-movies-coming-up-this-fall/) - By Kenneth Shipp Hopefully every film on this list will be knockouts, but I know that simply will not be true. And there's also the massive juggernaut at the end of this list which is casting a huge shadow on the rest of this list. I'm not sure how Star Wars: The Force Awakens will
- [There Are Two Star Trek Movies Coming Out Next Year.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/02/there-are-two-star-trek-movies-coming-out-next-year/) - By James Nelson You read that right. In 2016, in the fiftieth year since Star Trek first premiered in 1966, there will be two Star Trek movies, but only one of which will feature Kirk, Spock, and McCoy; and only one of which is sanctioned by the rights holders. Only one of which will probably
- [The Incredibles 2: What we know so far](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/02/the-incredibles-2-what-we-know-so-far/) - By Jerry Maynard Some of you all may know how much we at Nerd Union like the movie “The Incredibles.” Its perhaps one of Pixar’s best movies and one of the best movies about a superhero family around…more on that ….. Since we have such a great respect of this movie we thought we would
- [Disney's Making Some Changes: Star Wars and Marvel Share One Universe](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/09/01/disney-announces-marvel-star-wars-muppets-crossover-synergy/) - By W.T. Bane Just recently I was able to sit down with Stephanie McSatire of the the Walt Disney Company, where she unloaded the biggest nerd news since the purchase of the Star Wars franchise years ago. Full interview below... W.T. Bane: Hello. Thank you so much for meeting with me today and giving this
- [You Should Be Watching Narcos Instead of Public Morals](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/31/you-should-be-watching-narcos-instead-of-public-morals/) - By James Nelson I guess I should have expected this. With the runaway success that came from True Detective’s first season, every single network had to get in on the gritty, dark crime procedural. No more would shows like NCIS or Castle be the only detective shows, now we have the ones that all millennials
- [Top 5 Best and Worst Movies of the Summer.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/31/top-5-best-and-worst-movies-of-the-summer/) - By Kenneth Shipp I have to stress the word “best” when you read this list. There were 3 movies in the the honorable mention list that I enjoyed a bunch, but will probably not rewatch them because of weak plot development or various issues. Honestly, this entire summer threw me a curve ball. The Best
- [Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump Are Saving America, Seriously](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/30/bernie-sanders-and-donald-trump-are-saving-america-seriously/) - By Trevor Law I know what you are thinking. What in the world do these two guys have in common and how are they helping?! In previous posts I’ve talked about Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump and I’ve been pretty hard on both of the them, but they are providing a service in American politics
- [19 Facts You Didn't Know About the Worst Comic Book Movies](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/28/19-facts-you-didnt-know-about-the-worst-comic-book-movies/) - By James Nelson With Fantastic Four being an absolute dud and with a new spin-off for a well established comic book brand (The Walking Dead in case you didn’t know), I figured now would be as good a time as any to talk about the WORST offenders. Batman and Robin 1. Arnold Schwarzeneggar was paid
- [There's a New Star Wars Teaser ... and it's a Tease.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/27/theres-a-new-star-wars-teaser-and-its-a-tease/) - Its a good day in the Nerd Kingdom and we've got a new Star Wars teaser for you just dropped by the folks at the Star Wars Instagram page. But you don't want more words you just wanna watch it right? Here ya go! https://instagram.com/p/65PhxOs_RH/?taken-by=starwars
- [Captain America: Civil War - THE LINES ARE DRAWN!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/27/captain-america-civil-war-the-lines-are-drawn/) - by W.T. Bane Captain America: Civil War is easily one of next year’s most anticipated films. Based off of the 2005 event comic that split the hero universe in two, fans are clamoring to know where our heroes stand. Which side are they on? Thanks to the folks over at Comicbookmovie.com, some promo art for
- [The Joker’s Origin: Why He Doesn’t Need One](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/26/the-jokers-origin-why-he-doesnt-need-one/) - By W.T. Bane In recent weeks, rumors have surfaced about the potential origin of the new Joker in the DC Cinematic Universe. More specifically, (Potential Spoiler Warning! if rumors are true) that he is none other than one of the former Robins, most likely Jason Todd. You can read the extensive fan theory that originated
- [Mediocre Wars: Star Wars without its music](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/25/mediocre-wars-star-wars-without-its-music/) - By Jerry Maynard John William's contributions to Star Wars are outright what makes it a good movie. Yes, it was for its time a incredibly monumental film outside of the score for the Special effects alone, but that isn’t what keeps it relevant to our special effects driven movies today and keeps it a step
- [The Ashley Madison Hack: All your secrets belong to us!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/25/the-ashley-madison-hack-all-your-secrets-belong-to-us/) - By Trevor Law The internet is a wild and wonderful place; full of information, pictures, facts and people you would normally have never had access to. Yet to the surprise of exactly no one this wondrous invention has been used for perverted, and down right freaky ends. If you doubt the internet is weird, just
- [ICYMI: John Stewart Professional Wrestler.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/24/icymi-john-stewart-professional-wrestler/) - By W.T. Bane Wait. What? John Stewart is by all means a talented performer, entertainer, comedian and actor. His presence on the Daily Show is dearly missed and fans everywhere are anticipating when and what they can see him in next. A WWE wrestling ring is not what they expected. Stewart, a noted wrestling fan,
- [Should We Fear the Walking Dead?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/24/should-we-fear-the-walking-dead/) - By James Nelson So. Here I am. Reviewing a Walking Dead spin-off. These were the thoughts I had as I fired up the ole cable box to catch the series premiere of Fear the Walking Dead. I’ve abandoned the flagship series back in season four, due to a litany of reasons, all of which I
- [Three things in the world economy affecting you right now.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/24/three-things-in-the-world-economy-affecting-you-right-now/) - By Trevor Law Everything is getting all topsy turvy! Right now we are getting a lot of economic news that isn’t quite making the front pages. You see some of the biggest stories of the DECADE are happening right now and no one seems to be giving them the attention they deserve. Here are three
- [Is the Force Awakens' Poster a Red Herring or Wild Spoiler](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/20/is-the-force-awakens-poster-a-red-herring-or-wild-spoiler/) - By W.T. Bane D23 was this last weekend and Disney dropped lots of Star Wars news, and as required by nerd law, we must review, debate, inundate and dissect every bit of information provided; because, if we study each trailer and set pic long enough, we will understand the secrets of the universe unfolding in
- [How to talk about Politics on the internet](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/18/how-to-talk-about-politics-on-the-internet/) - By Trevor Law Recently I joined several facebook groups that talk about politics, on a lark. Also I enjoy a good spirited debate and so I knew I would have some interesting conversation in groups that had people talking about politics. I was sure I would be both annoyed, but also stimulated by the experience.
- [Yes, it’s Okay to Get Excited About The Force Awakens](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/18/yes-its-okay-to-get-excited-about-the-force-awakens/) - By James Nelson So, yesterday one of my comrades released a post explaining why we should not be excited about Seventh Star Wars movie. In it he argued a variety of things but at it’s core was a deep seeded pessimism about the prospect of a new Wars movie, and though I find it completely
- [Straight Outta Compton: Unexpected greatness](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/17/straight-outta-compton-unexpected-greatness/) - Walking in this one, I'll admit that i was genuinely worried. I wasn't sure how effective the message they proclaimed from the 80's and 90's would work. But in truth, there has probably been no better time for this to come out. It speaks volumes on the lack of racial progress in America when the message of
- [Haters gonna hate: My take on Star Wars, and why I’m Worried](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/17/haters-gonna-hate-my-take-on-star-wars-and-why-im-worried/) - By Trevor Law So, I am worried. Why you ask? In a word, J.J. freaking Abrams. I … loathe this man. You see he can start a story, better than almost anyone. The First season of Fringe is great, and I love his reboot of Star Trek. Here is the thing though, he doesn’t know
- [Hateful 8 Trailer Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/17/hateful-8-trailer-review/) - Trevor Law and the usual snickering from Kenneth Shipp enjoy the newest trailer from Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiHuomg3vOw&w=560&h=315] As always, be sure to check us out at: www.facebook.com/stateofthenerdunion www.twitter.com/nerdunion
- [2016 Election Snapshot: Feel the Bern](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/17/2016-election-snapshot-feel-the-bern/) - By Trevor Law So as I have stated in my previous post about the democratic party, I don't think Bernie Sander will win the democratic nomination, but honestly I am more interested in exploring what he represents, and what is behind his rise. He is actually polling neck and neck with Hillary Clinton in New
- [The Rundown: Week of August 10th](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/17/the-rundown-week-of-august-10th/) - By Kenneth Shipp [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxt5RIEc9l8&w=560&h=315] It's time for your weekly rundown. We hit up all the major updates that occurred this week in the world of nerd. D23 Expo This weekend was Disney’s D23 Expo hosted in sunny Anaheim, California. With the addition of Marvel and Star Wars to the mix, this event has continued
- [What to Expect: Agents of SHIELD season 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/16/what-to-expect-agents-of-shield-season-3/) - By James Nelson With season three barreling toward us, it’s time to discuss what storylines we can reasonably expect in the next season. Thankfully, they’ve already told us what to expect already. Check it out below. Secret Warriors we know based on the release promo poster for season three that Secret Warriors is going to
- [What to Expect: Agents of SHIELD season 3](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/16/what-to-expect-agents-of-shield-season-3/) - By James Nelson With season three barreling toward us, it’s time to discuss what storylines we can reasonably expect in the next season. Thankfully, they’ve already told us what to expect already. Check it out below. Secret Warriors we know based on the release promo poster for season three that Secret Warriors is going to
- [There and Back Again: How the Star Trek Convention Changed Me](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/14/there-and-back-again-how-the-star-trek-convention-changed-me/) - By W.T. Bane I was always a nerdy kid, or really the nerdy kid. I’ve had the Star Wars Trilogy on VHS longer than I can actually remember. I think I got them for Christmas when I was 4, and they are still sitting on my shelf proudly despite me having bought them in two
- [What Should Young Han Solo Be About](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/14/what-should-young-han-solo-be-about/) - By James Nelson Yesterday, Kathleen Kennedy, the producer behind the revived Star Wars universe, gave us our first clue about the Han Solo anthology film, saying that “He’ll definitely be in the high teens, low 20s.” So we’re dealing with a young Han Solo film. That got me thinking, “What should it be about.” Here
- [What the world would really be like in the Marvel Cinematic universe.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/13/what-the-world-would-really-be-like-in-the-marvel-cinematic-universe/) - By Trevor Law So I have been waaay too serious this week. Now I am going to make up for that and take a serious look at the Marvel Universe...where a man becomes the size of an ant and fights crime. That being said I’ll only be talking about Ironman, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, and
- [Four Things to do instead of watching Fantastic Four](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/12/four-things-to-do-instead-of-watching-fantastic-four/) - By Kenneth Shipp In case you missed it, the reboot of Fantastic Four has turned out to be the lowest rated superhero film in history. So, instead of wasting your time watching that piece of garbage, I have compiled a list of recommendations that won't spoil your day. Go watch Arrested Development Season 4 There's a
- [The biggest political mistakes made during the Obama era.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/12/the-biggest-political-mistakes-made-during-the-obama-era/) - By Trevor Law During the last seven years we have seen some BIG mistakes made by both U.S. parties. For the purposes of this list, this is purely from a policy and implementation standpoint. If I made an article about major scandals it would focus on just one, or a handful of people. I am
- [2016 Election Snapshot: The Trump Card](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/10/2016-election-snapshot-the-trump-card/) - By Trevor Law So ... here we are ... talking about Donald Trump. To all of you, you are voting for him, supporting him, or think he is a swell guy, you are killing me. I mean ... why would you do this? *sigh* Well ... here it goes, so let’s just hope this is
- [Westworld Teaser Drops](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/10/westworld-teaser-drops/) - Do you like amusement parks? What about amusement parks that try and kill you? You can't tell me no, because I know you've seen Jurassic Park a million times. Well, from the same mind who created Jurassic Park comes Westworld, except we have Anthony Hopkins filling the park owner role. Here's the teaser, [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM8HNuRLIBI&w=560&h=315]
- [The 2016 Debates: what the heck were they watching?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/10/the-2016-debates-what-the-heck-were-they-watching/) - By Trevor Law So as I am sure you have all heard that last Thursday the Republicans debated. Before we go any further you should all know that I am not a big fan of conservationism, and I wouldn't be happy with anything they said, but I am not grading them on what I think of
- [The Best Star Trek Video Games on This Side of the Quadrant](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/06/the-best-star-trek-video-games-on-this-side-of-the-quadrant/) - By James Nelson I will admit, when I think of great games, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t Star Trek. There have been a ton of Trek games over the years, and many of them have serious flaws, but some of them are truly great games. As a Trek fan I have some
- [The Music of Star Trek](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/05/the-music-of-star-trek/) - By Kenneth Shipp There's no sound in space....definitely one of the most overused space facts in movie trailers ever. But let's take a second to think about that shall we? One of the quietest places in existence and we as human beings added sound to it in our movies. Even if we take out the
- [The Worst Trek Villains](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/05/the-worst-trek-villains/) - By James Nelson With a series that's history spans forty-nine years, with five TV series and twelve movies, there's bound to be a lot of great antagonists and stories, while at the same time having an equal mix of terrible ones. Here are the worst of the worst Star Trek has had to offer. You probably thought
- [Official Deadpool Trailer (NSFW)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/05/official-deadpool-trailer-nsfw/) - The official Red Band trailer of Deadpool is finally here!! Tell us what you think in the comments, much better than that grainy crap anyway. May not want to watch this at work.... [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyKWUTwSYAs&w=560&h=315]
- [2016 election snapshot: The party of losing](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/04/2016-election-snapshot-the-party-of-losing/) - by Trevor Law As I have already covered the republican primary, and the general election dynamics that will be at work next year, now it is time to talk about the Democrats. Alright, so a couple of things you all should know; first, there are only really three Democrats worth talking about in 2016, Martin
- [Mission Impossible Rogue Nation review: Cruise at his best](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/08/03/mission-impossible-rogue-nation-review-cruise-at-his-best/) - By Kenneth Shipp Twice this summer, a fourth installment or higher film turned out to be very good (Mad Max and Jurassic Park). Would there be a third? Turns out the answer is.... Yes. A resounding yes. Cruise, who has been having a career resurgence with the previous MI entry, Ghost Protocol, Jack Reacher, and Edge
- [The Commercial Age of Comics (Part II)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/31/the-commercial-age-of-comics-part-2/) - In my last post I discussed how we have entered into a new age of comics, one which is defined by three increasing trends: increasing diversity, simplifying canon, and corporate synergy between print and film. None of these things in themselves are bad, it all depends on how they're handled, but they are trends that seem
- [This election cycle is too damn long!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/31/theseelectionsaretoodamnlong/) - By Trevor Law I love politics, I mean I really love it. For me the entire process is exciting and interesting as season of football, or hockey. I watch every play, every mistake, diving into the raw data and researching every little thing that is brought up. It is fascinating to me and I love
- [13 Hours Trailer Review](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/30/13-hours-trailer-review/) - By Trevor Law and Kenneth Shipp Upon hearing that this film was going to happen, Trevor was adamant about covering it. We recorded his raw commentary as he watched the trailer for the first time. Enjoy!! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCs2QHQSQa4&w=560&h=315]
- [App game of the week! Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft!](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/30/appoftheweekhearthstone/) - By Jerry Maynard Blizzard has been a major player in computer games for a while and while this game originally started off on the computer its easily made the shift to mobile markets and has become thus far my top game to play on my cell phone when I'm trying to kill time with a
- [We're in a New Comic Book Age, and We Didn't Even Know It (Part I)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/30/the-commercial-age-of-comics/) - The history of comics is a long and diverse tale spanning the majority of the 20th century. It has been divided up in various ways, but by most it’s considered to have began in 1938 with the introduction of Superman. It was called the Golden Age of comics. After that the Silver Age began in
- [FOX HATES YOU AND YOUR X-MEN!!!!! (or you’re freaking out over nothing.):  A Conversation](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/29/fox-hates-you-and-your-x-men-or-youre-freaking-out-over-nothing-a-conversation/) - By Zach Nichols In our modern era of filmmaking, (i.e. ever since the internet boom and our subsequent massive increase in exposure to the filmmaking process and the absolute destruction of movie magic by our own predispositioned opinion of a film prior to seeing the final product) fans review every single piece of a film
- [2016 Election Snapshot: And the Winner Will Be…](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/28/2016-election-snapshot-and-the-winner-will-be/) - By Trevor Law Be prepared, we are diving into the future again! This time we are running into the maelstrom that is the Republican primary. As I said in my last post, it is most likely the Republican party will win the next election. However if you are looking at the GOP field you will
- [Things are about to get weird on True Detective](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/27/things-are-about-to-get-weird-on-true-detective/) - More than any other thing I have missed from season one of True Detective, that has been missing thus far in season two, is the sense of existential dread. That dread was made manifest by the philosophical ramblings of Rust Cohle, and for those who were in the know, the constant references to the Yellow King.
- [Sequel Prequel Cash Cows (Modern Blockbuster Pt. 2)](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/27/sequel-prequel-cash-cows-modern-blockbuster-pt-2/) - Did you read my previous post on blockbusters? Good, now you're up to speed. Otherwise this tame profane-less rant won't make much sense and besides, I hate doing recaps. Prepare yourselves, I'm going to talk about sequels Continuing where we left off, another problem with blockbusters is that they inevitably led to more blockbusters or sequels within
- [Drink up me hearties yo ho in new League of Legends event](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/27/drink-up-me-hearties-yo-ho-in-new-league-of-legends-expansion/) - It's time for a high stakes high seas adventure in the world of Runeterra in League of Legends. Currently League of Legends has a special summer event going on that currently has its focus on the characters of Graves (a grity gunsman) Twisted Fate, ( A Magic Card Sharp akin to Gambit,) Gangplank, (the king
- [The Best Books in Secret Wars](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/24/the-best-of-secret-wars/) - We are now halfway through Secret Wars, the Marvel event so big it’s shaping what Marvel will look like for here on out. The only downside to Secret Wars is that the event is so huge it literally spans across every book Marvel publishes, and that’s a lot to follow, and not all of it
- [On Battleworld the Civil War Never Ended](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/23/on-battleworld-civil-war-never-ends/) - The best part about all the Secret Wars tie-in is that they have allowed whole lines of What-if comics playing off some of the most popular Marvel events and classic comics. I’ll save my favorites for another post, but Civil War #1 is definitely on that list. As you can guess from the title it
- [What's Wrong with Superman?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/22/whats-wrong-with-superman/) - Rewatch is a regular column on Nerd Union where we watch a old movie or episode of one of our favorite TV shows and try to judge it against what we know now to be the good and the bad. For years I have watched and loved many superhero films, so I figured if I
- [A snapshot of 2016 elections](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/21/snapshot-of-2016/) - I CAN SEE THE FUTURE, or at least that is what I tell people. Wait, let me explain before this starts sounding like the rantings of a mad man. I have been watching the shifting of electoral politics in this country and this is the first of what I hope will be an ongoing series
- [Why the GOP really hates the Iran deal.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/20/why-the-gop-really-hates-the-iran-deal-2/) - As I am sure you have heard President Obama gave away American security to Iran. I am here to tell you that most of what you are hearing is really a smokescreen and there is a lot going on behind the scenes that isn’t being talked about. First, this isn’t about keeping Iran from getting
- [5 Games That Give You The Feels](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/15/5-games-that-give-you-the-feels/) - 5 Games That Give You The Feels We all know them, we all hate and hate them sometimes. Every once in a while you play through such a beautifully developed story with characters that you get thoroughly attached to. Maybe in such a way that it genuinely makes you cry at some point or another down the
- [The Great Trailer Fight of 2015](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/14/the-great-trailer-fight-of-2015/) - Dear unnamed studios (who showed your amazing trailers this weekend, but you were not ready to actually release them online) You're nuts. If this was 2005, maybe you could get away with showing a Batman Begins teaser at Comic-Con and then not immediately throwing it up online. But this is 2015. In just 10 years, the
- [The Shows we most anticipate from Comic-con](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/13/ssdctvshows/) - A ton of news has been announced at this years Comic-Con, from new trailers, to toys, comics, and even concerts, but the thing that most excites me is the prospect of great new sci-fi and fantasy TV coming this fall. Here is a list of the most exciting new properties coming out Westworld What it
- [Official Trailer: Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/13/official-trailer-batman-v-superman-and-suicide-squad/) - We are still waiting on X-Men: Apocalypse (Come on Fox get with the program) In the meanwhile, check out the Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad trailers here: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWzgGyAH6Y&w=560&h=315] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLLQK9la6Go&w=560&h=315]
- [Tribute to Satoru Iwata](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/13/tribute-to-satoru-iwata/) - Just days after writing a harsh critique of Nintendo's current trajectory, I learned Sunday afternoon, as did most of the gaming world, that we lost a legend in Satoru Iwata. While I stand by that critique, I can't lie and say I didn't feel like crap. In honor of the contributions Mr. Iwata gave to the
- [Nintendo: A Heavy Handed Epiphany](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/07/nintendo-a-heavy-handed-epiphany/) - So this post has been building since I saw the travesty that took place at E3. The travesty you ask? Nintendo's completely lackluster presentation. I saw the Star Fox Zero gameplay, the lack of Zelda, and no Nintendo NX in sight. And I freaking lost it. "When are they going to freaking figure it out!!"
- [Seven Patriotic Films to watch this weekend](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/05/seven-patriotic-films-to-watch-this-weekend/) - Tis' the season to blow up fireworks, eat a ridiculous amount of hamburgers and hot dogs, and celebrate the birth of our nation. I'll compiled a list of essential July 4th movies for you to watch. Let me know in the comments if you feel I've missed one or should have taken one off. 1.
- [Kingdom Hearts 3 Hype](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/02/kingdom-hearts-3-hype/) - It seems that Sony is finally bringing the clash between light and darkness to a close in the latest E3 announcement of the next Kingdom Hearts installment. And boy does it look good but the question is, what can we expect from this installment and what do we already know from the previous installments. Well,
- [Brightest day or blackest night?](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/07/01/brightest-day-or-blackest-night/) - Normally, I’m not one to give credence to casting rumors and hearsay. However, this most recent rumor on Dc’s potential film casting warranted my attention. Especially since it concerns my favorite super hero (or heroes depending on how you look at it) Green lantern! Recently, it has been heavily rumored that Chris Pine, most known
- [All New All Different Marvel Is Changing Everything! Why You Should Be Excited](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/06/29/all-new-all-different-marvel-is-changing-everything-why-you-should-be-excited/) - It seems every year both Marvel and DC bring us a line-wide crossover that will “shake the foundations of the multiverse to its core and nothing will ever be the same.” Well this year Marvel looks to actually deliver on that promise. Marvel is currently engaged in another crossover that influences every character and book
- [Temper Your Expectations for True Detective Season 2](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/06/22/temper-your-expectations-for-true-detective-season-2/) - By James Nelson I can’t say that I didn’t expect this. Season one was possibly the best season of a TV show I’ve ever seen. It wonderfully captured the gritty noir atmosphere that most shoot for and miss terribly and combined it with a supernatural and elemental kind of existential dread that I’ve never seen
- [In Star Wars Rebels Escalation is the Name of the Game.](https://www.nerdunion.us/2015/06/22/in-star-wars-rebels-escalation-is-the-name-of-the-game/) - By Zach Nichols Star Wars Rebels returned this weekend with a double sized season premiere, and they doubled more than just the length of the episode. The premiere has twice the excitement, twice the cameos and twice the adventure as the previous season. If this is any sign of things to come, Season 2 is

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