Episode #63- Marvel movies and EA’s games
Hey everyone! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Nerdtastic in 3D. We have yet another fantastic show for you. (side note) we are now broadcasting the show live each week, so we would love for you guys to stop on by and listen and interact with us. We have had a few fans join in and it has been a great time! The more the merrier! This week we talked about EA taking on the rights to make Star Wars games. Do you think they will do a good job? We also talk about Marvels new agents of SHIELD show coming to NBC, and how big Iron Man 3, and the marvel universe movies have become. All that is much more as always on Nerdtastic in 3D
Episode #62 – What The Food!
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Episode #61- We are live……ish
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#60 – Hypothetically…
Welcome Back Nerds! This is the ultimate in awkward and uncomfortable podcasts! Got your attention?…
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#59 – Random Stories
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#57 – Ducktales, GDC, Ouya, and the Hardest Games
#56 – Death of Google Reader
#55 – POPE
Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Nerdtastic in 3D. So we jump on some current events this week and talk about the new pope. Pope Francis has been chosen, and if you were pope what name would you pick? We have some winners we picked on the show. Also what are your favorite actors/actresses? We talk about our favorites and we all make fun of for his Jason’s answer. Fennell talks about a refrigerator made of gel that cools your food. And our friends at Xi3 release info about the Piston. Is it something that you will want to pick up? Listen to hear who on the show wants one. Also Nintendo gets slapped with a nice chunk of change lawsuit over their 3DS tech. Oops! That and much much more on this weeks episode of Nerdtastic in 3D. And as always….
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#54 – Release The Kraken
#53 – The Oscars and VFX Outsourcing
Hello Nerds and Nerdets! Welcome to another episode of Nerdtastic in 3D! We have two very special guests on this week’s show. Liz Heron and Vincent Perea of Disney Mobile join us this week to talk about the Oscars and about how the state of Visual Effects studios and artists are being treated. With Ang Lee’s movie (Life of Pi) winning best VFX this year, it comes off the heels of the studio that made those effects possible, filing for bankruptcy. When is outsourcing going to be the death of Hollywood? Also what winners and losers did you feel deserved to win in this years Oscars? All this and much more on this weeks episode of Nerdtastic in 3D
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#52 – PS4, Bungie’s Project Destiny, and Podcast Bombs
Hello nerds! Welcome back again for another episode of Nerdtastic in 3D! Episode 52. The whole crew is back!!! Jacktastic is back from expanding his family with baby Brooklyn. So big-ish news this week, Playstation holds an event for the new PS4. Were the rumors true? Or was there some big bombshell announcements? Listen and find out. Bungie gives more info on there first game post Halo. Also if you live in Australia and want photoshop please let us know cause we can make you a great deal. We also talk about downloading free or illegal versions of software, and if it hurts or helps the entertainment industry? You might be surprised on the answer.
#51 – Mars Attacks and R&H Files For Bankruptcy
Hello all! and welcome to this week’s episode of Nerdtastic in 3D! We are on the down side of 50 episodes with episode 51. With that we ask would you go to Mars? We talk about the plans that have been set in motion to set up shop on the red planet. Also R&H files for bankruptcy so our thoughts are with them. The ultimate grill cheese sandwich is out there and we want to try it. Also the new Xbox spec rumors have now taken a big step. And we have a listener question, “why do we drink alcohol?” All that and much more on this week’s show of Nerdtastic in 3D
#50 – Dreamworks Animation Layoffs & Stars Wars Spinoff Rumors
Hey Nerds WE DID IT! 50 Episodes! We’d like to say thanks to all of you again for keeping this alive! We really enjoy doing the show and it is only around cause you guys keep listening, so thank you. We have a wonderful 50th show for you. Sadly we were down a man. Jack welcomed into this world his second kid this week so we wish him and his family the best during his break. Listen this week as we talk about many new and exciting things. Dreamworks Animation does a huge layoff, listen to see if your fellow Nerdtastic crew members are safe. Also Dell computers takes back its company with the help of Microsoft. Adam talks about the a refrigerator that will make you weep. Taco Bell drops news about a cool ranch doritos taco shell. And Disney confirms that they will be making spin offs movies for solo characters from the star wars franchise. All of that and much much more on this weeks 50th episode! Oh and please check out our new Nerdtastic in 3D forum where you can post topics, ask questions, and chat about the show!
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#49 – Playstation 4, Xbox 720, and Star Wars VII
Hello ladies and gents, welcome to the show this week. We apologize for not being here last week we had full intention of recording but got side tracked, so again sorry for that. With that in mind we are back this week to finish up our game of the year pick! WE HAVE A WINNER! Also black ops 2 released there first DLC content this week, and we talk about more of the updated rumors of the new Xbox (code name Durango) and Sony’s PS4 (code name Orbis). JJ Abrams takes the giant role of the seventh installment of the Star Wars movies, and our own Jay Pecho and Sean Kearney participate in Global Game Jam. Hope you all enjoy and!
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#48 – Game Of The Year and CES 2013!!!
Happy New Year Nerds!!!!! Hey everyone, we are back!!! After a 6 week break for the holidays the crew is all together again to bring you your weekly nerd fix. This is an extra long episode due to the fact that none of us have been around one other for some time so we just don’t shut up and we know you love it! This week we review how the holidays treated us and what we have been up to… or in some cases lack there of. We also talk about the popular Nerdy! Our annual game of the year award. Listen as we come up with a unique decision…..ish. Also Jack and Sean Fennell visited CES and give us their thoughts and impressions on the new tech for 2013 and if we really need 4K. That stuff and much much more on this week’s episode of Nerdtastic in 3D. Again thank you to our fans and as always
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#47 – Rationalizing Fear!
Hello fellow nerds! The year is coming to an end so this will be the last show for 2012. First off we would like to thank all our fans and supporters out there. We could not be where we are with out you guys and we really enjoy getting together each week and doing this show. This week we return for another fun and exciting show. Down to a 4 man show for this week Josh, Jason, Jack and Adam talk about what is going down in Hollywood this week. Have a listen as we talk about how Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit comes out this week in 48 frames per second and what that means for you and your eyes and what to expect. Also with big movies come big trailers, and so we dive into a few of our favorites that we are looking forward too, and also the rationalization of fear due to a quote in the trailer from After Earth. And if you were the fastest entertainment media to reach 1 billion dollars (activation call of duty) would you start branding your property on all the merchandise you could? Jack seems to think someone is not doing it right over there. Do you agree? That stuff and much much more this week on Nerdtastic in 3D. So please have a safe and happy holiday and we will see you guys next year.
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#46 – Thanksgiving Roundup with movies, games, and more
We are back once again folks for another Nerdtastic good time episode #46. We took a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday but we want to say that the Nerdtastic in 3D crew is very thankful for our fans our there! you guys keep the show going so thank you! This week is another super size show to make up for the week off. Sit back and enjoy as we talk about how our own nerd member Jack and how he stood in line for the midnight release for Black ops 2. As well as our impressions of Halo 4 and Call of Duty. We also touch on the release of DreamWorks Animation movie Rise of the Guardians and how Netflix and other services like that will impact the industry including Wallstreet’s. That and many many more things on this weeks show!
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The Vault
Hello once again Nerds! This week we have a wonderful treat for you guys! On the show we have the writers/creators and star of the ever popular growing web series The Vault. Have a listen as we are joined by Aaron Hann, Mario Miscione, and Shane Spalione as they talk about the series and their future plans. Learn about how they got started and there big move to being partnered with Dallas Maverick’s owner and Internet radio creator Mark Cuban. The Nerdtastic crew are big fans of this series and we really enjoyed having them on. Enjoy the show, and as always….
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Disney buys Lucasfilm and LA County Measure B Tells Porn to Wrap It Up
Microsoft Surface and Super Heroes
Well nerds of the world it was one year ago that the Nerdtastic in 3D crew recorded our first episode. We want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to our rants and opinions and comments and asking for more. We hope that each week we have brought you some joy or have opened you up to some new ideas. We look forward to the next year of nerdtastic with our guests and two new official members Sean and Jay. Please enjoy this week as we talk about the new iPads as well as Microsoft’s new tablet and discuss which company is doing it better. As well as talking about the new Iron Man 3 trailer and what the crew thinks are the best, worst, and ideal comic movies. Enjoy this weeks show and keep listening so that we keep making them!
Bring on the One Year Gong!
Driverless Cars, Halo 4, and a Fist Full of Dreams
Nazi Zombies and Home Automation
Hemorrhaging members like an open wound, Jack and Jason hold down the fort on their own. From the next batch of undead Nazis investing the world with Black Ops 2, to the the next steps for the company behind the NEST learning thermostat, pop on in to see if Jack and Jason can carry the show for an hour and a half, or if the whole thing will end in a fiery ball of death and taxes!! You decide!!!
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Warp Drives and Hollywood’s Lack of Vision
Want to visit planets hundreds of millions of light years away in just a matter of a few months? A new breakthrough in science could mean warp drives sooner than you might imagine. iOS6 is bestowed upon the masses and Apple’s new maps app leads Sean K. down a dark alley where he fights for survival! Also, the group discusses a robot bear that determines your level of intoxication and serves you up or shuts you down depending on nothing but your breath!
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Xbox 720 Delays and Digital Domain Closure
Nerds of the world rejoice Sean and Josh are finally back for episode 39# along with special honorary Nerdtastic in 3D members Sean Kearney and Jay Pecho. Join us this week as we talk about the sad closure of Digital Domain in Florida, as well as “The year of the video games” for kick starter, the Xbox 720 delays, Apples new Iphone5 and upcoming products that were announced, and the amazing breakthrough from M.I.T. of pulling energy from plants using photosynthesis!
Bring on the warm beer Gong!!!
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #38
COD, Zombies, and a dash of lawsuits. Join the Nerdtastic crew this week as they take a look at Apple’s recent win agains Samsung.
Weekly Challenge: Worst Game EVER
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #37
The Nerdtastic crew goes off script this week with some spontaneity and as always, a healthy dose of humor.
Weekly Challenge: Take a Break
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #36
While the regular Nerdtastic herd is thinning, the guests keep on a coming!!! This week the creative and technical geniuses behind Disney’s hit mobile game Where’s My Water, Jay Pecho and Sean Kearney join Jason and Jack to discuss their massive success of a game!!! If you haven’t played it, do yourself a favor and spend the best $1 you’ve spent in a LONG time. Trust us!
On the news front, we can’t live with ourselves without discussing the incredibly successful landing of the Mars Curiosity Rover. Will discovering life on Mars affect religious beliefs here at on Earth? Pop in to find out what the nerds think!
Weekly Challenge: Take a Break
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #35
Former Sony Animation Supervisor and all around goofball Derek Friesenborg joins the Nerdtastic crew this week. From humble East Coast beginnings to drunken nights in Europe and even a late night backroom encounter with a VERY famous celebrity, You won’t want to miss this!
Derek shares with the nerds, a bit about his upcoming Directorial debut, a pet project he’s had for nearly 20 years, Two-Headed Cop!! Intrigued? What if one head was Asian, and the other was Caucasian? Top that off with a third leg (not the euphemistic kind) and a healthy dose of talent and gorgeous artwork, and you have the makings of something truly special!!!
Weekly Challenge: It’s a Group Thing- 50 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #34
This week on Nerdtastic in 3D, Josh, Jack and Sean take you on a wild ride of sweet ear-drum bliss. To Quote the great Sammy L!!! Hold On To Your Butts!
Weekly Challenge: It’s a Group Thing- 50 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #33
A few family members join the Nerdtastic discussion this week. Amanda Dodd and Sydney Geckler give us their insights into life as a nerd in the Military and High School. Also, the crew recaps their brief visit to Comi Con, and Sean shares his thoughts about his inaugural visit to the haven of all Nerdom!!!
Weekly Challenge: It’s a Group Thing- 50 points
Bring on the Deer Don’t Live In Iraq GONG!!!
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #32
This week the Nerdtastic crew dives into the world of the undead. Chris Williams, history buff, animator extraordinaire, and creator of “Red Fog” give us some insight into his life/work, and how his recent passion project about an army of undead Nazis was born. Comicon is just around the corner, and you know what that means, THE GATHERING OF THE NERDS!!!! Not these nerds, just some nerds. What better way to start the Con than to check out “Red Fog” trust us, you’ll love it! Curious about the Higgs Boson particle? How about the most touching story in war history? Ever wonder why zombies walk so freakin’ slow? Welcome back, and look no further!!!
For info on how you can grab one of a limited run of museum quality prints of the “Red Fog” cover art, done by none-other than legendary comic book artist George Pratt, contact Chris at redfogcomic@me.com
Also shout out to our good friends over at the Something Cinematic Podcast!!! These guys are intelligent and give fun insight into issues/successes of movies and tv shows! Definitely worth a listen!!!
Weekly Challenge: It’s a Group Thing- 50 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #31
This week the Nerdtastic crew tries something a little different! Texas Hold ‘em!!!!! That’s right, come laugh as they attempt to discuss topics while gambling at the same time!!!!
Weekly Challenge: Abra Cadabra- 5 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #30
Major League Gaming super-star Sean Powell (aka Sun-E-Boy) joins the Nerdtastic crew this week and schools them on exactly how to ruin someone’s day in Hockey. If a crazy Finnish sport involving full contact and no rules sounds fun, or the world’s most impractical wall climbing device tickles your imagination, then you might want to sit down, grab a fresh package of your favorite child-hood juice box, and enjoy the sweet docile tones of Nerdtastic in 3D!
Weekly Challenge: Up Top Bro!!! – 10 points
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Activision v. Infinity Ward Guys
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #29
This week the Nerdtastic crew visits E3 and reports back on just about everything. Couldn’t make it to the show floor yourself….don’t worry, this Mega-Episode is over 2 and a half hours of E3-recappin-Awesomeness!!!
Weekly Challenge: Come On Wimpy Boy!!! – 15 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #28
The art of creating craft brewed beer is nothing shy of a cultural uprising in America. The industry is growing fast and America’s taste for beer is shifting away from massively brewed beers, to artistically crafted local offerings. This week the Nerdtastic crew visits the Golden Road Brewery in LA and chats with Owner and Cofounder Meg Gill and Brewmaster Jon Carpenter. If finely crafted local brews is your thing, then dive right in….this episode’s for you!
Weekly Challenge: A New Brew – 10 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #27
Dan Camp, Hair and Cloth Guru from Sony Pictures Imageworks, and genius behind the look of the villain of the upcoming Amazing Spiderman movie joins the Nerdtastic Crew this week in jaw-dropping 3D!!! Dan shares his history and story that brought him to the wonderful world of Sony all while embarking on a very exciting maiden voyage with the Nerdtastic Crew….LIVE STREAMING!!! That’s right, the guys stream the show (well half of it at least….ask Jack what a power cord is for) live for the very first time on Youtube, using a new feature in Google Plus called Hangouts on Air. All this fantastical goodness and more…so dive on in and enjoy!
Weekly Challenge: Two Fistfuls of Awesomeness – 20 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #26
Fennell’s back!!! And we’re not talking about the vegetable! Join the Nerdtastic in 3D crew this week as they get into a deep discussion about Facebook and it’s upcoming IPO, count the number of bullets that James Bond has managed to dodge in his career, and recount Jason and Jack’s first experience with Minecraft 360 Edition!!
Weekly Challenge: A Semi-Random Act of Kindness – 15 points
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #25
First let’s admit one thing to one another. Mario Kart is just plain awesome! No ifs ands or buts about it, it just is. What’s better? REAL LIFE MARIO KARTING!!!! This week the Nerdtastic crew discusses recent advancements in technological research and an interesting course by a Stanford professor, that’s free for anyone with an internet connection. And after countless hours of blabbering and mis-matched tastes, the guys finally find some common ground to game on!! What exactly did they play you ask? Jump in to find out!
Weekly Challenge: Is that a Bell I hear?
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Learn to program your own Driverless Car
AwesomeSauce by Disney Research
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #24
First Person Shooters reign in this episode of Nerdtastic in 3D. The crew discusses the new COD Black Ops 2 trailer, and jumps into a discussion about what works and doesn’t work for the franchise. And what FPS conversation is complete without a detailed comparison between COD and the other monster franchise, Halo. Whether it’s story, gameplay, competition, cooperation, or immersive environments that compel you, dive on in and fight for your favorite shooter.
Bring on the Troll Your Friends GONG!!!
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #23
Jack’s Back! and we’re not talking about a round white faced fast food executive. From a living Barbie Doll to irrational fears, a history lesson on the podcast’s name to an energy drink taking over the world, a company aiming to mine near earth asteroids to the ousting of a Disney Executive, This show’s all over the place, and you’ll love every minute, so bring in the gong….
Bring on the Nunie GONG!!!
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #22
Wired or Wireless? It’s an important debate amongst nerds. One that’s for sure not easily solved. The Nerdtastic Crew brings you a plethora of interesting topics this week. From The Walking Dead video game from TellTale, thoughts on Diablo 3 and GTA5, collaborations between Apple and Valve, Cannibalism, and not changing artistic horses in mid stream, the sheer amount of content that’s packed into this episode is sure to not disappoint. The Crew also introduces a new feature to the show, the WEEKLY CHALLENGE!!!! Yup that’s right, a challenge each week so epic, so legendary, so intense, that the only way to describe it is in all caps!!! Dive in to hear how it got started, and discover what challenge awaits you this week!
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #21
From one of the greatest viral marketing campaigns of recent years, to the thought provoking idea that the game industry has truly been split in half, this week’s episode of Nerdtastic in 3D will definitely leave you with something to think about. Are you an exclusive AAA title game player? Do you care who actually gets your money when you purchase a product? Could you truly handle all of the aspects of fame? Even the not so pretty parts? Dive in to find out.
Bring on the Balls are Real GONG!!!
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #20
Nerdtastic in 3D has reached the 20′s!!! Are you one of those people that obsesses over subtle audio design? Do you listen to movie soundtracks on your way home from work? If audio is your thing, then you’ve come to the right place. This week, the crew moves to a new location, tries out an interesting new rotating video trick, and discusses a multitude of topics from a new VR-like project from Google, the trailer for the Total Recall remake, and if Motion Capture will ever make keyframe animation obsolete. But it’s episode 20, which is a special one, which means the guys aren’t stopping there. The crew takes an in depth look at two of the most prominent movie composers of our time, and how their styles differ dramatically.
Bring on the Soundtrack GONG!!!
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #19
This week on Nerdtastic in 3D, the crew revisits Autonomous Driverless Cars. Are they the wave of the future, or just a dream? Would you trust a computer to drive you around? Literally putting your life in the hands of a machine? The crew also takes a hard look at a recent announcement from Digital Domain, wonders why Angry Birds is really so popular, and studies what James Cameron seems to be doing lately with his Avatar/Titanic fortune. They don’t stop there however, what would a discussion about money be without aiming for the moon!!!
Bring on the Robot-Car GONG!!!
Digital Domain’s Slum of a Business Plan
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #18
The Great American bad-ass returns!!! xSynister joins the Nerdtastic crew for round 2 of schooling everyone on all things “Special Forces,” and Sean re-emerges from production hell, glistening with glory and victorious laughter. This week, an in depth analysis of how the assassination of Osama Bin Laden really affected America, Call of Duty exploits, thoughts on living in a world full of Super Heroes and Super Villains, a rehash of some thoughts on owning a gun in the home, and a look into the virtual reality world of walking for miles in Skyrim. If you’ve ever been picked last for something, this show’s for you!
http://www.youtube.com/user/xSynistr
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #17
Have you ever wondered if there was a Super Secret Federal Agent living next door to you? Have you ever been curious about black ops divisions in the military so secret, their names can’t be mentioned publicly? Have you ever thought about what would happen if you had to choose between your friends’ lives vs. a total stranger’s. This week, the Nerdtastic crew brings in a VERY special guest, who shares a bit about his amazing life story, making everyone ask themselves these very questions and more. Who is this special guest you ask? Let’s put in this way. If you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror, thinking the person before you was THE great American bad-ass…….you’d be wrong!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/xSynistr
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Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #16
Where are Corey Feldman and Corey Haim? At episode 16, we’ve got a License to Drive!!! It’s a beautiful Spring-ish evening in Nerdtastic-land, that must mean it’s time for an iPad update, maybe even a new console from a game developer. Jack, Jason, and Josh take a look at these and more. From the the Lulzsec leader of Anonymous, to the popularity of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview and much more, we don’t just tell the myths, we put them to the TEST! Wait, that’s somebody else’s tagline isn’t it?
Bring on the We Love Mythbusters GONG!!!
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #15
The 3 J’s. Josh, Jack and Jason are left, as Nerdtastic in 3d is 2 men down this week. Never fear though, as the crew still manages to tickle your inner ear-bones with yet more humor and imaginative discussion. Modern Warfare 3 map “Overwatch,” thoughts on yet another disappointing Oscars, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, re-invisioning of Microsoft Flight Simulator, and a thought-provoking discussion on the future (or re-invention) of the modern “Desktop Computer,” are just a few of the many topics in this week’s journey into the mind of NERD!
Bring on the Stevie GONG!!!
Blizzard Layoffs – http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Blizzard-Announces-Layoffs-40007.html
Windows 8 Consumer Preview – http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/download
Microsoft Flight – http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/
Futuristic Shopping Cart – http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/27/microsoft-demonstrates-kinect-enabled-shopping-cart/
Nerdtastic In 3D Episode #14
Beeramid invades Nerdtastic in 3D this week. Adam discusses his newest invention, a game that’s soon to take the nation by storm. Scott Slater, Animator extrodinaire joins the Nerdtastic crew in some fantastic discussions about cheese and free education for the masses. The crew takes another look at Stereoscopic 3D in film and games, as well as chats about a recent apple patent application involving head tracking and an interactive 3D interface.
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