Episode 20 - Space, Apple and Gaming Disorders

Apple slugged - https://www.news.com.au/technology/gadgets/apple-slugged-9-million-for-misleading-aussie-customers-over-error-53-debacle/news-story/176dcfce076b34a4a4a227a3feb69724 

Sucking CO2 is much cheaper - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05357-w?utm_source=twt_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=naturenews&sf191287565=1 

NASA’s newest find - https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-finds-ancient-organic-material-mysterious-methane-on-mars 

Unchanged galaxy - http://www.iac.es/divulgacion.php?op1=16&id=1358&lang=en

Trump Space Force - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-19/trump-wants-american-dominance-in-space/9884718 

Microsoft Protest - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44543352 

WHO’s ruling on gaming addiction - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-diseases/gaming-addiction-classified-as-mental-health-disorder-by-who-idUSKBN1JE0VI 

Queensland gaming industry reinvigorated - https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/queensland-will-champion-and-reinvigorate-the-local-games-industry-over-the-next-decade/


Other topics discussed

Water in Mars -  https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-confirms-evidence-that-liquid-water-flows-on-today-s-mars

Curiosity vs the Martian dust storm - https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/curiosity-photos-show-martian-dust-storm-growing

Nasa’s trillion dollar space mission - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/the-big-question-is-nasas-trillion-dollar-space-mission-worth-the-money-427231.html

How psykers are used to sacrifice - https://www.reddit.com/r/40kLore/comments/7tsm5m/is_the_psyker_sacrifice_even_necessary_now/

Iron Sky movie sequel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Sky:_The_Coming_Race

WHO ICD 11 Information - http://www.who.int/news-room/detail/18-06-2018-who-releases-new-international-classification-of-diseases-(icd-11)

The psychology of gaming disorder - https://platinumparagon.wordpress.com/2018/02/02/the-psychology-of-gaming-disorder/

Internet camps - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-40920488

Two Point Hospital the game - https://store.steampowered.com/app/535930/Two_Point_Hospital/


 Shoutouts

Stephen Hawking's voice beamed into space - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-16/stephen-hawkings-ashes-buried-at-westminster-abbey/9876450


Famous Birthdays

1909 - Errol Flynn, Australian actor (Captain Blood, Robin Hood), born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia (d. 1959) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Errol_Flynn

1915 - Terence Young, director (Dr No, Thunderball), born in Shanghai, China - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_Young_(director)

1942 - Brian Wilson, American singer-songwriter and producer (Beach Boys), born in Inglewood, California - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson


Events of interest

1840 - Samuel Morse patents the Telegraph - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Morse#Patent

1960 - "The Huckleberry Hound Show" by Hanna-Barbera becomes the first animated programme to win an Emmy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huckleberry_Hound

1963 - Valentina Tereshkova – the first woman flies to space - https://www.nasa.gov/topics/history/features/ride_anniversary.html 

1983 - Sally Ride's first trip to space - https://www.nasa.gov/topics/history/features/ride_anniversary.html 


Artist – DJ AJ

Song Title –  Star Wars - The Imperial March (DJ AG Remix)

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU9jdjuDA8w


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Episode 19: E3 2018 Recap

E3 2018 Overview - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Entertainment_Expo_2018

E3 2018 Live-streams - https://www.twitch.tv/

Stand out games and publishers

Buck

Stand out games

- Man Eater

- Ghost of Tsushima


Stand out publisher

- Devolver Digital


Professor

Stand out games

- Metro exodus

- Just Cause 4


Stand out publisher

- Devolver Digital & Square Enix


DJ

Stand out games

- Halo Infinity

- Devil May Cry 5


Stand out publisher

- Microsoft & Devolver Digital


Game Previews

Ghost of Tsushima gameplay reveal with flute recital - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhqTNAlErQc

Man Eater - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5oupRHyZFg

Death Stranding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOdZvUGnGeI

Metro Exodus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx2Irm3ZFz8

Rapture Rejects - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpJK-4dl4bM

Cyberpunk 2077 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjxS9ciNlII

Transference - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t91sTPmfBk4

My Friend Pedro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaPBAKg3VT4


Other topics discussed

PC gaming show game releases - https://www.finder.com.au/pc-gaming-show-e3-2018-games

Ghost of Tsushima Japanese audio track - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-06-13-ghost-of-tsushima-will-have-japanese-audio-track

Hungry Shark Evolution - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fgol.HungrySharkEvolution&hl=en_AU


Intro Song

Artist - Gustavo Santaolalla

Song title - The Last Of Us 2 First Official Soundtrack

Song link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz8GyAymNyY


Outro Song

Artist – Cornelius Boots

Song title - Shakuhachi Flute Performance - Ghost of Tsushima theme song

Song link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSW76F0OIoM


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Episode 18 - D-Day, Aliens and Data

 Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

 Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

D-Day Shoutout

- 6/6/1944 – the 74th anniversary of D-Day - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandy_landings

- 6/6/1918 - Two Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Major Daniel Joseph Daly yells "Come on you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever" at the 73rd Machine Gun Company - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Daly

Octopus Aliens

- http://bgr.com/2018/05/17/octopus-aliens-cephalopods-research-study/

Microsoft data centre

- https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44368813

Microsoft buys Github

- https://www.techworld.com.au/article/641930/microsoft-buys-github-us-7-5b-should-developers-concerned/?fp=16&fpid=1

Youtube blackmail scam

- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5800141/Hundreds-Australians-webcams-hacked-videos-posted-YouTube-terrifying-scam.html

Flaccid phone

- https://www.techworld.com.au/article/641874/flaccid-phone-features-foment-flagship-fatigue/?fp=16&fpid=1

Time Traveller

- https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/wtf/a-man-who-claims-hes-from-the-future-passes-lie-detector-test-with-flying-colours/news-story/d5b703671cdc03c9a96a1c50326dfc76

New Joker movie starring Jared Leto

- http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/06/05/joker-standalone-movie-dceu-jared-leto/

- https://variety.com/2018/film/news/joker-jared-leto-standalone-movie-warner-bros-1202831025/


Other Topics discussed

Superhero debuts - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_superhero_debuts#1850%E2%80%931900

Spring Heeled Jack - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring-heeled_Jack


Shout Outs

Superman turns 80 - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/17/arts/superman-turns-80-action-comics-1000.html

Nathan Hale, American Revolutionary War patriot, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.", born in Coventry, Connecticut, North American Colonies - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale

Jay C Buckey, American physician/astronaut, born in NYC, New York - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_C._Buckey

Daniel Logan, New Zealand actor (Boba Fett-Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones), born in Auckland, New Zealand - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0517535/

Jerry Maren, last surviving wizard of OZ munchkin dies at 98 - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-07/last-surviving-munchkin-actor-jerry-maren-dies-aged-98/9843692

Celebrity Chef Antony Bourdain dies at 61 - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-08/anthony-bourdain-dies-aged-61-cnn-says/9851840


Event of Interest

1844 - Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) formed by George Williams in London - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Williams_(YMCA)


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Intro

Artist – Claude Ciari

Song Title –  El Bimbo

Song Link - https://archive.org/details/Best100InstrumentalSongs/095-ClaudeCiari-ElBimbo.mp3

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Episode 17 - Elon Musk, The Great Barrier Reef and E3 episode

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

Elon Musk’s new venture

- http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/23/technology/elon-musk-media/index.html

- https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/24/business/elon-musk-tesla-twitter-media.html


Great Barrier Reef had five near misses

- http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/05/great-barrier-reef-has-had-five-near-death-experiences-past-30000-years

- https://www.businessinsider.com.au/tibbles-the-cat-and-stephens-island-wren-2014-12?r=US&IR=T


PubG is suing Fortnite

- https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/29/17404516/pubg-epic-games-fortnite-lawsuit

- https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2018/05/134_249598.html


ESA president defends lootboxes

- https://www.pcgamer.com/esa-president-defends-loot-boxes-warns-against-government-regulation/#comment-jump

- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-05-25-esa-we-cant-go-to-the-lowest-common-denominator-of-government-on-loot-boxes


Guillermo Del Toro’s Netflix horror series title announced

- http://www.indiewire.com/2018/05/guillermo-del-toro-netflix-horror-anthology-series-1201964396/

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Episode 16 - Science, NetFlix & TotalBiscuit Episode

 Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

First stars formed - http://www.astronomy.com/news/2018/05/first-stars-from-oxygen  

International Robotics conference in Brisbane - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-23/international-robotics-automation-experts-brisbane-conference/9783156

Princeton brain mapping - https://www.princeton.edu/news/2018/05/17/princeton-researchers-crowdsource-brain-mapping-gamers-discover-six-new-neuron

Biodiversity GO - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-22/multiplayer-biodiversity-app-puts-science-in-hands-of-gamers/9784418 

The curious puzzle of the sperm whale - http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/05/something-killed-lot-sperm-whales-past-and-it-wasn-t-whalers

Obama is now on Netflix - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-22/the-obamas-have-agreed-to-make-films-and-tv-shows-for-netflix/9785626


Other Topics Discussed

CSIRO’s greatest hits - https://blog.csiro.au/giving-you-the-shirts-off-our-back-sort-of/

International Whaling Commission (IWC) meetings and dates - https://iwc.int/historical.htm

Whale documentary - http://us.whales.org/news/2008/10/whales-of-mediterranean-sea

Disenchantment TV series - https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/news/simpsons-creator-sets-streaming-date-for-new-netflix-series-w520694

Exploding whale - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploding_whale

A real suicide booth - http://bgr.com/2018/04/16/suicide-booth-real-life-futurama-sarco/


Shout Outs

World record stargazing event - http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-05-24/stargazing-live-citizens-scientists-find-two-new-supernovae/9796790?pfmredir=ms

Hitler on the moon - http://www.nola.com/national_politics/2018/05/hitler_not_alive_on_the_moon_s.html

E3 2018 - https://www.e3expo.com/

R.I.P TotalBiscuit - https://twitter.com/Totalbiscuit?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor



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Intro

Artist – Mountkid

Song Title – No Lullaby

Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fg8733eOkg&feature=youtu.be

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Episode 15 - Margot Kidder memorial episode

 Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

Memorial shout out to Margot Kidder - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-15/margot-kidder-superman-lois-lane-actress-dead-aged-69/9761342


1. Rogue binary planets - http://www.astronomy.com/news/2017/07/rogue-binary-planets

2. Water delivery robots - http://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-43814332/the-robot-helping-to-deliver-water-in-rural-india

3. TV shows cancelled and renewed for 2018 – 2109 - https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/here-are-the-canceled-and-renewed-tv-shows-for-2018-2019_us_5afb103ee4b0200bcab94017

4. Google rebellion - http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/google-worker-rebellion-against-military-project-grows/news-story/d4cb5d764c061d33575fbc059156e26a

5. Marvel’s first Chinese superheroes - http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/05/12/marvel-introduces-first-chinese-superheroes/

6. Bike sharing in China - http://www.bbc.com/news/business-44066083

  - https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2018/03/bike-share-oversupply-in-china-huge-piles-of-abandoned-and-broken-bicycles/556268/

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Episode 14

 1.      Google I/O 2018 goodies - https://www.pcworld.com/article/3270730/android/everything-google-revealed-at-io-2018.html

2.      New A.I. creates old school Doom game levels –  http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-44040007

3.      BMW recalling cars - http://www.bbc.com/news/business-44050686

4.      Smart Luggage creator company folds dues to red tape – http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-briefcase-bluesmart-20180505-story.html

5.      Norway’s zero emissions fjords – https://electrek.co/2018/05/04/elecitrc-ferries-norway-fjords-worlds-first-zero-emission-zone/

6.      Federal Budget 2018: Australian space agency funding boost –  https://theconversation.com/budget-2018-space-agency-details-still-scant-but-gps-and-satellite-imagery-funded-96011


Other Topics discussed

Boston Dynamics Spotmini for sale - http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-12/boston-dynamics-to-begin-selling-dog-like-spotmini-robots/9754536

FlyShip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06ujHW57xmc&ab_channel=BestTravelDestination

AirFish - https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/5712849/the-airfish-8-flying-boat-by-wigetworks-that-can-reach-speeds-of-up-to-120mph/

Link 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYFEFekPzDMf


Shout Outs

Famous birthdays

-          Wilhelm Killing – mathematician https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Killing

-          Fred Astaire – American actor, singer and dancer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Astaire

-          Irving Berlin – American composer - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irving_Berlin

-          Salvador Dali – Spanish draftsman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_Dal%C3%AD

-          Natasha Richardson – Bristish screen and stage actress - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Richardson

-          Florence Nightingale – Statistician and founder of modern nursing - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale

-          Katharine Hepburn - American actress - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katharine_Hepburn

Famous event – 1913 - First four tractor - engined aircraft built and flown by Russian Igor Sikorsky - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_Sikorsky


World Record stargazing event

Link 1 – Where to go - http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/stargazing-star-parties/9677020

Link 2 – Tickets -  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/stargazing-world-record-attempt-brisbane-star-party-tickets-44431194900

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Episode 13

 1.      Buck – Grocery delivery expansion

Link – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43949554


2.      The Professor – PlayStation given an FTC warning

Link –  https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/xw7b3z/warranty-void-if-removed-stickers-sony-microsoft-nintendo-ftc-letters


3.      Mr DJ – Netflix making more sci-fi and fantasy shows

Link 1 – http://m.au.ign.com/articles/2018/04/28/netflix-will-make-sci-fi-and-fantasy-shows-and-movies-its-main-focus

Link 2 - http://uk.businessinsider.com/netflix-is-focusing-on-sci-fi-to-meet-increasing-demand-data-2018-4?r=US&IR=T

Link 3 - http://junkee.com/lost-in-space-robot/156602


4.      The Professor -  The life and works of E.E. Smith

Link – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._E._Smith


5.      Mr DJ – Paul Feig wants to make another ghostbusters movie

Link 1 – https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/paul-feig-game-ghostbusters-says-will-go-grave-proud-movie-225905037.html

Link 2 - https://www.cbr.com/paul-feig-wants-ghostbusters-sequel/

Link 3 - https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Ghostbusters-(2016)#tab=summary

Link 4 - https://www.the-numbers.com/movies/custom-comparisons-extended/Ghostbusters-(2016)/Ghostbusters-(1984)/Ghostbusters-II

Link 5 - https://www.thedailybeast.com/shocking-new-reveals-from-sony-hack-j-law-pitt-clooney-star-wars-and-comparing-fincher-to-hitler?amp%3Bcid=newsletter%3Bemail%3Bexclusive_breaking_news&amp%3Butm_campaign=exclusive_breaking_news&amp%3Butm_source=newsletter&amp%3Butm_term=Breaking%20News%20and%20Exclusives&utm_medium=email


6.      Buck – Studio Ghibli theme park confirmed in 2020

Link - https://www.vice.com/en_au/article/xwwvqd/a-studio-ghibli-theme-park-is-confirmed-for-2020


Other Topics Discussed

Victory Motorcycles

Link - http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-au/baggers


Shout Outs

Buck – Famous birthdays

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen aka “Red Barron” – feared German fighter Link -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred_von_Richthofen

Niccolò Machiavelli – Italian philosopher

Link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machiavelli

Audrey Hepburn – British Actress

Link - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Hepburn

Mr DJ – Studio Ghibli film festival in Brisbane

Link - https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/event/studio-ghibli-film-festival-2018/

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Episode 12

1.      The Professor – World first plastic clean up machine + tree wars

Link 1 – https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ocean-plastic-cleanup-machine-great-pacific-garbage-patch-launch-boyan-slat-a8317226.html

Link 2 - https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/07/india-plants-50-million-trees-uttar-pradesh-reforestation/

Link 3 - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/india-delhi-bans-disposable-plastic-single-use-a7545541.html

Link 4 - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-25/the-problem-with-banning-plastic-straws/9689346

Link 5 - https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/pollution/management/waste/plastic-bags/retailers


2.      Mr DJ – The Nintendo Switch hacked

Link 1 –  https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2018-switch-hacked-exploit-analysis

Link 2 - https://www.techradar.com/news/every-nintendo-switch-is-now-hackable-and-the-problem-cant-be-patched


3.      Buck – AT&T new subscription service

Link – https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/20/17262446/att-tv-streaming-subscription


4.      The Professor -  Campo Santo joins Valve

Link – http://blog.camposanto.com/post/173170027579/campo-santo-news


5.      Buck – This week in tech 20 years ago

Link – https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/21/17213676/week-in-tech-20-years-ago-april-1998


Shout Outs

The Professor – Bruce Campbell hangs up his boomstick and chainsaw

http://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3495157/bruce-campbell-says-hes-officially-retired-ash-thats-sadly-folks/


Buck – Famous birthdays

Guglielmo Marconi – father of the radio and radio transmission

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi


Albert Uderzo – Writer of Asterix comics

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uderzo


Al Pacino – Film Actor famous for Scarface

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Pacino


Samul Morse – Father of the morse code and single wire telegraph system

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Morse


6.      Mr DJ & The Professor – Supernova Gold Coast 2018 Review  

http://www.supanova.com.au/events/gold-coast-2018/guests/


Intro Music - Artist – HOPEX  Song Title – Conquer

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Episode 11

1.      Wooting Keyboard Review – https://www.wooting.nl/wootingone

2.      Sydney Opera House hosting Samsung VR Dance Fest –  https://www.techworld.com.au/slideshow/605711/sydney-opera-house-hosts-samsung-dance-discovery/

3.      Minecraft malware virus – https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft/minecraft-skins-malware

4.      2 vendors now have iPhone cracking technology – https://www.techworld.com.au/article/636143/two-vendors-now-sell-iphone-cracking-technology-police-buying/?fp=16&fpid=1

5.      Call of Duty Black Ops 4: No Single player mode – https://www.polygon.com/2018/4/17/17248230/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-single-player-cod-blops

6.      New Castlevania game coming on IOS - http://www.siliconera.com/2018/04/17/castlevania-grimoire-souls-announced-ios/

7.      PubG as an Esport - https://www.pcgamer.com/brendan-greene-wants-to-make-pubg-a-major-force-in-esports/, https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-04-16-playerunknown-on-whats-next-for-pubg

8.      Other Topics

a) EA’s “apology” to their fans – https://techraptor.net/content/ea-pledges-to-be-better-after-star-wars-battlefront-2-debacle

b) Netflix a potential big media corporation - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/is-netflix-now-eighth-big-media-conglomerate-1103485?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=THR%20Breaking%20News_now_2018-04-17%2013:16:08_ehayden&utm_term=hollywoodreporter_breakingnews


Shout Outs

R Lee Ermey passed away. -  http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-16/full-metal-jacket-actor-r-lee-ermey-dies/9662306

TotalBiscuit’s cancer battle worsens - https://twitter.com/Totalbiscuit/status/986742652572979202

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Epsiode 10

PubG Lawsuit – https://torrentfreak.com/pubg-files-copyright-lawsuit-to-shut-down-competition-180405/

PubG cheating in China –  https://www.pcpowerplay.com.au/news/how-normal-is-cheating-at-pubg-in-china-very,488581

GTA 5: Most profitable entertainment product – https://rockstarintel.com/2018/04/08/gta-v-is-now-the-most-profitable-commercial-entertainment-product-of-all-time/

Dubai launching E-number plates – http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43710817

New Tolkien book – https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/apr/10/the-fall-of-gondolin-new-jrr-tolkien-book-to-be-published-in-2018?CMP=twt_gu&__twitter_impression=true

New Netflix anime: Violet Evergarden - https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2018-04-10/.130163, http://violet-evergarden.wikia.com/wiki/Violet_Evergarden_Wikia

Other Topics

Han Solo Trailer release - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEYpryMp2s, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solo:_A_Star_Wars_Story

 

ShoutOuts

Chuck Mccann passed away -  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-04-09/actor-comedian-chuck-mccann-passes-away/.130154, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0564841/

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Episode 9

1.      P.C. Authority Awards - https://www.pcauthority.com.au/awards/

2.      Fortnite beats Minecraft in YouTube - https://www.pcgamesn.com/fortnite/fortnite-bigger-minecraft-youtube

3.      Chrono Trigger comes back in Steam – https://www.pcgamer.com/chrono-triggers-old-graphics-are-coming-back/

4.      Digital Recreation of Luke Skywalker – http://www.radiotimes.com/news/film/2018-04-03/mark-hamill-would-absolutely-support-young-luke-skywalker-being-digitally-recreated-for-future-star-wars-films/

5.      Avengers Infinity War directors’ recent message – http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/03/avengers-infinity-war-directors-release-open-statement-about-spoilers?abthid=5ac39dfecf19c85c0c0004be

6.      An Electric Porsche - https://electrek.co/2018/03/12/porsche-mission-e-cuv-concept-production/

7.      New Sword Art Online season coming in 2018  - https://otakumode.com/news/5ab8c966e16c11a078fe3a67/Sword-Art-Online-Season-3-Confirms-October-Broadcast-Date!

 

ShoutOuts

Deborah Carrington passed away -  http://variety.com/2018/biz/obituaries-people-news/deborah-carrington-dead-dies-total-recall-1202739869/

 2001: A Space Odyssey turns 50 - http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/04/03/2001-a-space-odyssey-celebrates-its-50th-anniversary-with-70mm-4k-re-release?abthid=5ac3c6d605e140570c000940

Sir Nicholas Winton  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Winton, http://www.nicholaswinton.com/

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Episode 8

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

1.      Telstra’s fine for dodgy billing practices - https://www.cnet.com/au/news/telstra-fined-10-million-misleading-customers-premium-direct-billing/

2.      Arizona governor’s ban on autonomous cars –  https://www.techradar.com/news/ubers-self-driving-car-program-is-suspended-by-arizona-governor

3.      Jaguar unveiling its autonomous car in New York – http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43557798

4.      YouTube dynamic player now on android – https://www.techradar.com/news/youtubes-dynamic-player-for-square-and-vertical-video-arrives-on-android

5.      Microsoft cracking down on offensive language - https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-has-no-time-for-offensive-language-on-xbox-live-skype-or-office

6.      New episode of Gundam Origin - http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2018/03/27/rise-of-the-red-comet-is-confirmed-to-the-last-episode-of-gundam-the-origin-anime-project

7.      Leonard Nimoy’s Son marries Star Trek Star - http://comicbook.com/startrek/2018/03/27/adam-nimoy-terry-farell-married-leonard-nimoy-birthday-star-trek/

8.      Plot Twist to the Star Wars vs EA saga - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-open-world-game-is-in-development-at-ea-/1100-6457652/

9.      Merchandise now available on That’s Not Canon Productions website - https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/thatsnotcanon/

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Episode 7

1.      Facebook’s recent scandal

Link 1 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43480978

Link 2 – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43465968

 

2.      New multi-million-dollar E-Sports arena in Texas

Link 1 – https://www.fastcodesign.com/90164370/texas-is-building-a-huge-stadium-for-a-billion-dollar-sport-video-games

 Link 2 - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/esports/article-5504981/A-10million-esports-arena-open-Texas-later-year.html

 

3.      Atari making a comeback console

Link 1 – https://www.techradar.com/news/ataribox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-ataris-comeback-console

 Link 2 - http://au.ign.com/articles/2018/03/19/ataribox-console-is-officially-named-the-atari-vcs?abthid=5ab02fee683637510c000510

 

4.      Steven Spielberg’s new project

Link 1 – https://www.screengeek.net/2017/07/26/steven-spielberg-halo-series-still-happening/

Link 2 – https://screenrant.com/showtime-halo-tv-series-2018-filming-start/

 

5.      P.U.B.G now available on Apple IOS & Android

Link 1  - https://www.reddit.com/r/PUBATTLEGROUNDS/comments/85oe6i/psa_pubg_mobile_starts_you_off_against_bots_dont/

 

6.      Minecraft feud spilling into real life

Link 1 - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/school-bomb-threats-resulted-from-minecraft-feud/1100-6457510/

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Episode 6

1.      Stephen Hawking’s passing and Eve Online’s tribute to him  Link 1 Link 2 

2.      Nvidia's GPU Technology Conference  Link 1 

3.      Nano particles used to improve vision  Link 1 

4.      Bill Gates’ grim prediction  Link 1 

5.      New Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer release  Link 1

6.      Recent study: Shooters have no interest in videogames  Link 1 Link 2 

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Episode 5

1.       Australian ISP’s False Advertising Law

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/2/17071380/australia-isp-false-advertising-top-speeds-versus-average-law

 

2.       Washington State’s Net Neutrality Law

https://www.wired.com/story/washington-state-enacts-net-neutrality-law-in-clash-with-fcc/

 

3.       Demon Souls Emulation Private Server

https://www.reddit.com/r/demonssouls/comments/80xvl8/demons_souls_private_server_emulation_thread/

 

4.       A Bachelor Star

https://www.geek.com/science/confirmed-bachelor-star-will-test-einsteins-theory-1732708/

 

5.       Asus Tinker Board

https://www.asus.com/au/Motherboards/Tinker-Board/

 

6.       Terminator 6 filming confirmed by Arnie

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-fi/terminator/arnold-schwarzenegger-confirms-that-tim-millers-terminator-6-will-begin-filming-this-summer-a158352

 

Shoutout to the Shape of Water’s star, Doug Jones.

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Episode 4

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

1. Samsung Galaxy S9’s new features - Link 1

2. Warmer weather in the Artic - Link 1

3. Mark Hamill’s interest in an upcoming Marvel movie - Link 1

4. AT&T‘s recent loophole rejection - Link 1

5. ESRB’s response to the loot box saga - Link 1

6. Metal Gear Solid Survive hidden surprise - Link 1

7. Toy Story’s Woody the Cowboy creator recently passed away - Link 1

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Episode 3

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week!

1. US Copyright Office’s rule change on reproducing abandoned online games - Link 1

2. US senator’s special tax on violent video games - Link 1

3. Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone leak - Link 1

4. Paramount Studios dropping Transformers 6 for a universe reboot - Link 1 

5. Richard Branson’s Hyperloop in India - Link 1  Link 2 

6. Shadow Of The Tomb Raider news - Link 1

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Episode 2

Here are the nerdy topics we discuss this week:

1. Boston dynamics recent video - Link 1,  Link 2

2. Robot Delivery Vans - Link 1

3. SpaceX Starlink internet satellite launch - Link 1

4. Elon Musk’s Tesla factory not happening in China - Link 1

5. Bill Gates’ stance on tech companies involving government intervention - Link 1

6. Firefly’s novel announcements - Link 1

7a. Disney & Lucas Arts Stripping EA of Star War License - Link 1,  Link 2,  Link 3

7b. Hawaii banning loot boxes - Link 1

7c. New Hampshire’s stance on loot boxes - Link 1, Link 2

 7d. Germany banning loot boxes - Link 1, Link 2

8. Tom Hanks’ new war movie - Link 1

9. Gavin Free and Meg Turney break-in - Link 1, Link 2

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Episode 1

Here are the nerdy topic we discuss this week!

1. Australian govt and their gaming industry lobby

2. Elon Musk falcon heavy rocket launch | Link 2

3. Red Dead Redemption 2 release date and stuff coming

4. eSports Hoyts venture

5. Game releases for this year in Brisbane | Link 2 | Link 3

6. Athena in arrow series

7. Deadpool 2 trailer

8. Jessica Jones season 2 trailer

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