Geeks Under Grace Podcast

Preparations for PAX South are in full effect, but we still bring the news. We discuss Bungie cutting ties with Activision, Paramount making a new TMNT movie, and Spider-Verse TV shows in the works. We hope you enjoy the episode!   GAMING   Activision Under investigation after Bungie split https://gamerant.com/activision-fraud-bungie/ Data mining suggests SNES games could come to Switch Online https://m.ign.com/articles/2019/01/14/alleged-data-mine-suggests-nintendo-switch-online-could-get-snes-games Rocket League Cross-Play now live https://www.rocketleague.com/news/full-cross-platform-play-now-live-in-rocket-league/       MOVIES     Uncharted Movie Gets Director - Dan Trachtenberg, 10 Cloverfield Lane director. Tom Holland! Trailer for Far From Home tomorrow!? https://screenrant.com/uncharted-movie-director-dan-trachtenberg/   Lego Movie Has DCU Voices https://screenrant.com/lego-movie-2-dceu-actors/   TMNT Reboot Happening https://screenrant.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movie-reboot-filming-start

We kick things off by sharing or hopes for GUG in 2019. For news we discuss Nintendo games joining the Humble store, the new Batman movie starting development, and the Deadpool show still a possibility. We also answer a question future animated comic adaptations thanks to Into the Spiderverse.   GAMING   Erik Wolpaw Returns To Valve https://gamerant.com/erik-wolpaw-valve-return/   Rumored Alien Isolation sequel announced for mobile https://gamerant.com/alien-blackout-mobile/?utm_medium=push_notification&utm_source=onesignal&utm_campaign=onesignal   Humble Store adds Nintendo https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/nintendo/?hmb_source=store_home       MOVIES Batman Starts Development in November https://screenrant.com/the-batman-warner-bros-november-filming-start/   Feige on X-Men Characters https://screenrant.com/marvel-mcu-obscure-xmen-characters-future/       TELEVISION   Persona 5 Animation wrapping up https://screenrant.com/persona-5-anime-special-2019-teaser   Deadpool Show Still Possible - Rob

We have a very special first episode of 2019! We play a few rounds of what we call 22 Questions. Joe returns and joins the fun. We will be resuming with the regular format next week. We hope you enjoy the show.   MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksundergrace.com Represent the Podcast with the official shirt! www.geeksundergrace.com/shop For more Geeks Under Grace: http://www.geeksundergrace.com http://www.youtube.com/geeksundergrace http://www.twitter.com/geeksundergrace http://www.twitch.tv/geeksundergrace https://www.patreon.com/GeeksUnderGrace         For more Cody Armour: http://twitter.com/CodyArmour https://www.youtube.com/ArmourCody     For more Joe Morgan: http://twitter.com/JoeKnowsGames         For more Shelley Waltar: http://twitter.com/theshellshock24 http://www.twitch.tv/shellshock24     If you'd like to contact our producer: Lj.Lowery@geeksundergrace.com https://twitter.com/WarHeroLJ

  Shelley returns from vacation this week as we have an in-depth discussion on Smash Bros Ultimate. As for news, we talk about Street Fighter V's in-game ads, DC greenlights a Plastic Man movie, and DC returns in the TV news as they find a cast for the Star Girl show. It is the end of the year, so we also reveal our plans for the next two weeks.     GAMING   Street Fighter V In-Game Ads https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/12/fans-react-to-street-fighter-5s-in-game-ads     Amazon Fire Has 25 Sega Classics https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/13/sega-classic-collection-comes-to-amazon-fire-tv   Heroes of The Storm on Hold https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/14/blizzard-scales-down-heroes-of-the-storm-development       MOVIES   James Wan No Longer Producing Resident Evil Reboot https://screenrant.com/resident-evil-movie-reboot-james-wan/   Your Name Director Has A New Movie https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/14/your-name-director-makoto-shinkais-next-anime-film-revealed?abthid=5c14368259d4788579000a37   Plas

This week the crew is down to L.J. and Cody, but there is still plenty to discuss. They share their thoughts on Mowgli from Andy Serkis and how it stacks up to the recent Disney adaptation. For the news, we follow up on the Game Awards, get our first look at the Sonic movie, and a new Ghost in the Shell anime.     GAMING   The Game Awards Reveals www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/all-game-awards-2018-announcements-smash-dlc-drago/1100-6463731/     TWD: The Final Season Episode 3 Gets Release Date https://gamerant.com/walking-dead-final-season-episode-3-release-date/   Monster Hunter Expansion and Witcher Crossover https://gamerant.com/monster-hunter-world-witcher-geralt/     MOVIES   New Godzilla trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDnKuFtdc7A     Sonic movie gets a poster, and he looks weird https://screenrant.com/sonic-hedgehog-movie-motion-poster/ Amy Adams No Longer Lois Lane https://screenrant.com/amy-adams-lois-lane-dceu-future-return/   TELEVISION    Ghost in the Shell Animated Netflix Original htt

L.J. and Cody posse up in Red Dead Online and kick off the show by sharing their experience. For gaming news, we speculate on the upcoming announcements for the Game Awards. In the realm of superhero movies, we discuss racial diversity coming from DC and Marvel. Then lastly, for television, we discuss the big change for YouTube originals.     GAMING   10 new reveals at Game Awards https://gamerant.com/the-game-awards-2018-10-new-game-reveals/     Dragon Age news coming https://gamerant.com/dragon-age-new-game-announcement/   Negan character trailer for Tekken 7 https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=iQUTmNBIr78#     MOVIES   Blue Beetle Movie In The Works https://screenrant.com/blue-beetle-movie-dc-jaime-reyes/     Gears of War Movie Gets XXX3’s Writer https://screenrant.com/gears-war-movie-new-writer/   Marvel Developing First Asian MCU Hero https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/03/marvel-developing-shang-chi-its-first-asian-superhero-film?fbclid=IwAR0wxAvkgcEnNt16GifRXjGiIAcRv2-Nt-O8ZL5w1RINDpl-h

No discussion questions this week, but we still bring the news! We get details for Red Dead Online, the new Lion King trailer breaks records for Disney, and Jodi Whittaker is already exiting Doctor Who. Enjoy this post-Thanksgiving episode!   GAMING   Red Dead Online Details https://m.ign.com/articles/2018/11/26/red-dead-online-beta-launch-dates-and-new-details-announced?abthid=5bfc1de4c00933d23f000268   Fallout 76 Players Compensation After Price Cut https://gamerant.com/fallout-76-free-atoms-price-cut/   Rumor: Skyward Sword may be coming to Switch https://gamerant.com/zelda-skyward-sword-nintendo-switch/       MOVIES   Lion King “live action” trailer sets records https://screenrant.com/lion-king-live-action-trailer-record/   New Hellboy Image, Director teasing more violence and blood https://screenrant.com/hellboy-movie-reboot-2019-images/   First look at Monster Hunter with new image https://screenrant.com/monster-hunter-movie-milla-jovovich-image/       TELEVISION     Jodie Whittaker Already Leaving Doct

Joe and Shelley give their first impressions of Pokemon Lets Go. In the news, Telltale finally closes its doors, Fantastic Beasts 2 box office stats and a release date for the next season of Young Justice. Lastly, we discuss the topic of VR Church and what it means to attend a church in a digital space.   GAMING     Telltale Games is officially closing https://www.gamespot.com/articles/telltale-games-is-closing/1100-6463272/   PUBG coming to PS4 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pubg-confirmed-for-ps4-with-release-date-and-price/1100-6463215/   In the UK, Fallout 76 sales down 82% form Fallout 4 https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/19/fallout-76-sales-down-82-on-fallout-4-hitman-2-down-90-on-hitman-absolution-in-uk-charts-8154791/amp/   Hi Rez games getting crossplay https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/11/17/crossplay-unified-progression-coming-to-paladins-realm-royale-and-smite-next-year     MOVIES   Fantastic Beasts low weekend for box office https://screenrant.com/fantastic-beasts-2-grindelwald-box-office-opening-wee

Stan Lee has passed away this week, so we start the show with a short discussion on how he impacted the world. We mention that the Switch just got a Youtube app, take a look at the new trailers that came out, and discuss the lawsuit involved with Netflix's Sabrina while letting everyone know about the Christmas special. Lastly, we answer a question on our favorite podcasts and Youtube shows.   GAMING Switch gets a Youtube app https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-gets-youtube-app/1100-6463125/   Final Fantasy XV canceled https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-15-dlc-canceled-director-hajime-taba/1100-6463112/   Sunset Overdrive coming to PC https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/1/18051626/sunset-overdrive-pc-release-date-windows     MOVIES   Toy Story 4 teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDXYRzerjzU   Detective Pikachu trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1roy4o4tqQM   Venom Movie Beats Out Justice League https://screenrant.com/venom-officially-beats-justice-league-box-office/     TELEVI

We Have a ton of news this week! We talk about Diablo and other news from Blizzcon, Star Wars receiving a course correction, and the big news about The Walking Dead. We also answer a question on spiritual themes we got from our favorite forms of media.   GAMING   News from Blizzcon https://blizzcon.com/en-us/news   Overwatch LEGOs and toys announced https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-overwatch-lego-sets-and-toys-announced-at-bliz/1100-6462999/     Final Smash Bros direct https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-overwatch-lego-sets-and-toys-announced-at-bliz/1100-6462999/     MOVIES   Star Wars Changing Course https://screenrant.com/star-wars-9-course-correction-abrams-lucasfilm/     Ewan McGregor is our Black Mask https://screenrant.com/black-mask-batman-movie-future-mcgregor/   Gladiator 2 In The Works https://screenrant.com/gladiator-2-ridley-scott-writer/   TELEVISION   No Christmas Special For Doctor Who https://screenrant.com/doctor-who-no-christmas-special-2018/   She-Ra Pushed Forward? https://screenra

This week we discuss the full list of games on the Playstation Classic, a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, and animated comedy. Unfortunately no discussion questions, but we look forward to more next week.     GAMING     Playstation Classic full game list http://go.ign.com/jlxLGGo   Fallout 76 won't work on Switch https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-76-on-nintendo-switch-wasnt-doable-but-bet/1100-6462843/   The Steam Halloween Sale is happening right now https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/10/29/steam-halloween-sale-picks/     MOVIES   Teen Titans Go Vs Teen Titans https://screenrant.com/original-teen-titans-vs-go-crossover/   Sigourney Weaver Working On Avatar 4 and 5 https://screenrant.com/sigourney-weaver-avatar-4-5-filming/   Pirates of The Caribbean Reboot https://screenrant.com/pirates-caribbean-movie-reboot-writers/     TELEVISION   Simpsons Removing Apu https://screenrant.com/simpsons-remove-apu-racism-backlash/   Star Trek Rick and Morty Comedy In The Works https://screenrant.com/star-trek-an

This week we discuss a jacket that you might have to sell your soul to get, delays in the movie realm, and cancellations in the TV/streaming world. Mental Health awareness is a topic that was brought up in our discussion questions as well. Lastly, we are happy to celebrate our 150th episode, and that we made our way to Spotify!   GAMING   A really expensive edition of Devil May Cry 5 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5s-most-expensive-edition-costs-8600/1100-6462711/   Nintendo Switch getting Gamecube style controllers in preparation for Smash https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-gets-3-gamecube-inspired-controlle/1100-6462650/   Castlevania Symphony of the Night soundtrack coming to vinyl https://www.gamespot.com/articles/castlevania-symphony-of-the-nights-soundtrack-is-b/1100-6462689/       MOVIES Wonder Woman 1984 gets delayed into 2020 https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-2-release-date-2020/   Del Toro's Pinocchio lands on Netflix https://screenrant.com/pinocchio-movie-guillermo

  This week we discuss a new version of the Nintendo Switch, the live action teaser for Aladdin, and Marvel's Iron Fist getting cancelled. We got a question from the Discord channel that asks what our ideal Disney video game would be.   GAMING Fortnite now available on all compatible android devices https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-android-released-free-to-all-with-no-invi/1100-6462461/   Halo Wars games is free to play through the 18th-21st https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-spinoff-games-go-free-next-weekend/1100-6462517/ Diablo 3 not getting crosssplay anytime soon https://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-3-wont-be-getting-cross-play-anytime-soon/1100-6462519/         MOVIES   Star Wars 9 Set Relaxed, More Improv https://screenrant.com/star-wars-9-oscar-isaac-improvisation/   Doctor Strange 2 May Begin Filming Next Year https://screenrant.com/doctor-strange-2-filming-start-2018-benedict-wong/   Aladdin Trailer https://screenrant.com/aladdin-movie-writer-disney-live-action-remake/     TELEV

  This week we discuss Skybound picking up Telltale's Walking Dead, a live action Lilo and Stitch, and Science Fiction TV shows. We also receive a question about covering the world of comics.   GAMING   Mike Morhaim stepped down from Blizzard https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/03/blizzard-co-founder-mike-morhaime-is-stepping-down/ The last of Telltale's crew was let go https://apptrigger.com/2018/10/04/telltale-games-skeleton-crew-layoffs/   Skybound picks up the final season of Walking Dead https://kotaku.com/skybound-will-finish-telltales-the-walking-dead-1829579540   Project Stream doing well so far https://kotaku.com/googles-project-stream-is-impressive-so-far-1829603882     MOVIES Aquaman Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu0zw50EpTk   Dark Avengers Rumored To Be In The Works https://screenrant.com/dark-avengers-mcu-movie-script/   Live action - Lilo & Stitch, Mega man https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/lilo-stitch-live-action-disney-remake-works-1148811   TELEVISION     Picard Series Ma

  This week we discuss the new Pokemon, Deadpool's PG-13 release, and our first look at the Star Wars TV show. We have a question about movie licensed video games we will answer as well.     GAMING Sony opens up Crossplay  https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/26/17905146/sony-fortnite-ps4-cross-play-support A wild Meltan appeared! https://www.gamespot.com/articles/meltan-pokemon-gos-strange-new-creature-revealed-h/1100-6462019/   WoW Classic demo included with BlizzCon Virtual Pass https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wow-classic-demo-will-be-included-with-blizzcon-vi/1100-6462104/     MOVIES   Dark Phoenix, Gambit and Alita Delayed https://screenrant.com/x-men-dark-phoenix-gambit-alita-movie-release-dates-delayed/   Deadpool to getting a PG 13 release https://screenrant.com/deadpool-2-movie-pg-13-release-date/   Ryan Reynolds To Star In Truman Show Videogame Movie https://screenrant.com/ryan-reynolds-free-guy-movie/   Hellboy Poster https://twitter.com/HellboyMovie/status/1046826376576155648     TELEVISION   House

This week we got a lot of big news to discuss. Telltale shuts down, more Joker photos, and Disney plans Marvel shows for their streaming service. We also have some great questions on what we would've loved to see as a Telltale game and whether there is still a chance for a great Transformers movie.   If you'd like to donate to our fundraiser for Asaad's recovery, follow this link: https://www.paypal.me/asaadsbenefit   GAMING   Devil May Cry 5 has microtransactions https://www.gamespot.com/articles/devil-may-cry-5-lets-you-spend-real-money-to-upgra/1100-6461972/   New Death Stranding trailer https://www.gamespot.com/articles/death-strandings-tgs-trailer-has-a-cool-new-charac/1100-6461974/   Telltale Games closes down https://www.gamespot.com/articles/telltale-announces-majority-studio-closure-walking/1100-6461967/       MOVIES   Bumblebee Trailer Reveals OG Transformer Looks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcwmDAYt22k     JOKER set photos https://screenrant.com/joker-joaquin-phoenix-full-costume-nyc-set-photos

This week we discuss some news from the Nintendo Direct, the confusion with Superman, and whatever NX is from Netflix. We also have L.J. on to discuss his experience and opinions on Spider-Man. Joe also went hands on with the popular tabletop game known as Gloomhaven.   GAMING   Bethesda confirms Wolfienstein 3 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wolfenstein-3-confirmed-by-bethesda/1100-6461789/   Final Fantasy games coming to Switch https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-9-10-and-12-will-be-on-nintendo-sw/1100-6461771/   A new Animal Crossing game coming to Switch in 2019 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/animal-crossing-for-switch-finally-announced-durin/1100-6461767/   Assassin's Creed 3 being remastered https://www.gamespot.com/articles/were-finally-getting-assassins-creed-3-remastered/1100-6461751/     MOVIES   Joaquin (waa-keen) Phoenix as Joker - Arthur Flek https://screenrant.com/joker-movie-joaquin-phoenix-photo/   Henry Cavill no longer Superman? https://screenrant.com/superman-henry-cavill

We are so happy to be back this week! We discuss the saddest easter egg ever, a dark Captain Planet, and more on the new She Ra show. We also discuss video game movies again and which we would love to see on the big screen.   GAMING   The saddest easter egg ever http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2018/09/09/spider-man-easter-egg-proposal-sad-ending/   Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition out on consoles https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-15-pocket-edition-is-available-on-co/1100-6461648/   Rebel Galaxy Outlaw trailer throws a jab at Star Citizen https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-citizen-made-fun-of-in-new-rebel-galaxy-outla/1100-6461610/     MOVIES     Mulan Has Mushu!! https://screenrant.com/mulan-movie-remake-songs-mushu/   Mattel Launches Film Division https://screenrant.com/mattel-film-division-movies-toys/   Captain Planet Is Dark https://screenrant.com/captain-planet-movie-script-writer/   Scene cut from Predator final cut https://screenrant.com/predator-2018-movie-sex-offender-scene-cut/ 

  This week on the GUGcast we talk about sold out collectors editions, more news on Disney's streaming service, and video game TV shows we didn't ask for. With the discussion section we discuss Christian films and our personal goals.   GAMING Shooting at Jacksonville Madden tournament https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/26/17783924/madden-tournament-shooting-jacksonville-florida   Fallout 76 collectors edition sold out, Bethesda isn't making more https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fallout-76-power-armor-edition-sold-out-and-bethes/1100-6461399/   Smash Bros Collectors Edition up for preorder, will likely sell out soon https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-reveals-super-smash-bros-ultimate-edition-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-and-special-edition/   Spiderman PS4 gameplay length revealed https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/08/26/spider-man-ps4-game-length/     MOVIES Disney Play coming in fall 2019 https://screenrant.com/disney-streaming-service-name-movies/     GotG put on hold https://screenrant.com/guardians-gal

This week we discuss changes to Twitch Prime, Blumhouse interested in the Dark Universe, and the sixth Sharknado movie. We also answer some questions from our Discord channel!   GAMING   Spyro Trilogy delayed to November https://gamerant.com/spyro-reignited-trilogy-delay-november/   Twitch Prime no longer ad free https://gamerant.com/twitch-prime-no-longer-ad-free/ Nintendo Indie Highlights https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/20/17759490/nintendo-eshop-new-games-schedule-nindies   MOVIES   Blumhouse Wants Dark Universe https://screenrant.com/dark-universe-movies-jason-blum-blumhouse/   Wynona Ryder & Keanu KEY-AH-NOO Reeves technically married IRL https://screenrant.com/winona-ryder-keanu-reeves-married/ Will Smith to film Bright 2 and Bad Boys 3 before Suicide Squad 2 https://screenrant.com/will-smith-bad-boys-3-bright-2-suicide-squad-2-filming   TELEVISION   Chris Hardwick Returns https://screenrant.com/chris-hardwick-talking-dead-return-emotional-thanks-fans/ Sharknado 6 Trailer https://screenrant.com/sh