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Nov 30, 2016
It's Tuesday on Geekly Download, and for some of you, that's your favorite day! We've got hot news about the latest in film and TV, starting with an epic new show inspired by Oz. (Yes, as in Dorothy and the gang.) emerald-city

Wizard Of Oz Meets Game Of Thrones?

With a stunning and surreal first trailer, this fresh take on the Wizard Of Oz is going to make you sit up and take notice. Hear all about a new NBC project that has already shown itself to be the beginnings of a gritty, visually epic adaptation!

Doherty Back To Work

If you spend any time on social media, you may have seen Shannen Doherty's recent experience with cancer. With photos, videos and posts, she hasn't been hiding anything from fans, and now we have confirmation that Shannen is going back to work. Hear about the new project based on a cult classic that she originally starred in, and now will be back for. Go, Shannen!

More 'Ghostbusters' Films? Radnor Weighs In

Do we even have to mention that Radnor has some thoughts Ivan Reitman's admission that 'many other Ghostbusters films' are still in development? Buckle up, kids! Radnor has a few words.

We've Got TV, We've Got Trailers

Still thinking about our first story? Well, we've got the trailer for 'Emerald City' right here, and the visual proof that this new show will be something to see!   In addition to these great stories, we've got new dates for Avatar 2 and Kingsman 2, the decline of 'The Walking Dead', a veteran actress added to 'Black Panther' and more! We've got it here on Geekly Download!              
Nov 29, 2016
With Thanksgiving over, the holiday clock hits the re-set button and we march forward with new games and news for gamers everywhere! We know you love your new releases and the rumors that are bound to pop up. We've even got a few rumors and speculations today. First up? An upcoming 'Duke Nukem' tidbit that has folks buzzing! duke-nukem-2

'Duke Nukem' Announcement Soon?

A random tweet from Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has 'Duke Nukem' fans interest piqued. Hear the message and speculation in this episode!

'Death Stranding' Details Keep Coming

It's no secret that Hideo Kojima loves being vague about his projects and is very selective of the info that makes it out to the public. But c'mon, it's what we're used to! That being said, get the latest details of 'Death Stranding' from our very own Radnor, a yuge Kojima fan!

Grade School Speedster Motivated By GTA V

Games should inspire you, sure. Maybe you dream of being a developer, a writer or a podcaster? We hear ya. But an 11 year old kid driving erratically on a Canadian highway? You'll want to know all about this gamer-turned-car enthusiast! Get the scoop (and his top speed!) in our broadcast.   In addition to these great stories, we've got a 'Battlefield 2' game update, 'Rocket League' support details, leaked files that show upcoming info for 'No Man's Sky' and more! It's all here on The Geekly Download!                
Nov 23, 2016
Happy Hump Day from Geekly Download! We're gearing up for another great week with all the news and info that gamers love! First, how about some 'Titanfall' info that fans will surely want to hear? titanfall 2

Checking In With The 'Titanfall' Franchise

There's been some speculation (and hope) of a 'Titanfall 3', but making a third will have alot to do with how 'Titanfall 2' has performed. Tune in this episode to hear all about these titles and what the future of the franchise might be!

Beta Complete

'Steep' has now officially completed their beta phase, and Radnor will be weighing in on his experience with this breathtakingly beautiful scenic game, so don't miss it!

'Red Dead Redemption 2' Details Leaked

Ever since 'Red Dead Redemption 2' was announced, folks have been buzzing! Hear the most recent details about what players can expect from this GTA-meets-the-Old-West title!   In addition to these great stories, we'll be addressing the current issues with the 'Watch Dogs 2' patch,  info on a VR dogfighting shooter with HTC Vive support on Steam, frustrating news about 'Batman: Arkham Origins' and more! Today on Geekly!        
Nov 22, 2016
It's Tuesday on Geekly Download, and that means all the box office and movie info you can stand! First up? Two great actors taking on a Tupac and Notorious BIG project that will be perfect for the investigator in all of us! tupacbiggie110711_560

Star Power Behind Tupac And The Notorious BIG Project

Radnor has all the details about a book-adapated project based on the murders of Tupac And The Notorious BIG. There's definitely long-standing questions about who exactly is responsible for the deaths of these two musical icons, and we've got the scoop on the two actors who have signed on to star!

And Game Of Thrones Actor Makes Three

Guess who's bringing a little G.O.T. to Hans Solo? The third actor has officially been cast for this upcoming film, and we can't wait to tell you who it is!

'Stargate' Fan? We Have Some Sad News On The Future Of The Franchise

Write/producer Dean Devlin has spoken. Hear what he said about the plans for a 'Stargate' remake. Exclusive details!   In addition to these great stories, we have info on AMC's plan to change the style of movie ticket pricing, info on the Warner Bros. acquistion of a digital programming company, and get ready to find out what the heck Steve Carell has to do with the 'Minecraft' film. It's all today on Geekly!              
Nov 18, 2016
Ah, the end of the week. It's when we talk MMO and tech, when we tie Geekly Download up in a neat little bow. First up? 'EVE Online', the now F2P MMO that has tons of gamers hooked. EVE Online

Radnor's Two Cents On 'EVE Online'

Maybe you play 'EVE Online' and maybe you don't. But more people are jumping in now that it's F2P. Radnor has been playing since the change, and he's weighing in. Was it worth the hype? Will he keep playing? Should you even start? Should you stop altogether?

The MMO That Was.....And Then Wasn't

In what just might be the shortest-lived MMO in history, we've got details on the Japanese title that could have been great except for one fatal flaw that got it shut down after one day. One day!

This Might Just Be The Height Of Laziness

Volvo is making it easy to get your car washed, serviced and fueled just because you don't feel like doing it yourself. In what is sure to cost a pretty penny, this 'connected concierge service' is laziness at it's finest.   In addition to these great stories, we've got info on a 'Conan Exiles' update, all about the 'Black Desert' Thanksgiving patch, details on the 'personalized difficulty levels' in 'Marvel Heroes' and Facebook's newest acquistion to compete with Snapchat. It's all today on Geekly! Thanks for listening to Geekly Download and have a great weekend!              
Nov 18, 2016
Hello, everyone! throwback thursday Radnor is away from the office today, so please enjoy this Thursday Throwback episode instead! (Not a regular thing, don't worry!) Friday episode of MMO and tech will be as planned.   The Geekly Team            
Nov 17, 2016
Halfway through the week, and we've got your gaming news here! First up? We're addressing the 'explicit' content one gamer found in 'Watch Dogs 2'. watch dogs 2

Uncomfortable Content In 'Watch Dogs 2'

If you saw something in a game and didn't know if anyone would believe you, you might snap a screenshot. Sounds harmless, right? Hear what happened when Ubisoft was confronted with some explicit info and what happened to the gamer in question.

Amazon Just Got Better For Gamers

If video game trade-ins are your bag, you're going to want to hear about the brand new policy that Amazon just rolled out for gamers. It's going to make things better and easier, so don't miss out!

New 'Call Of Duty' In The Works

The Voice Actors Strike sure has brought alot to light! Get info on one of the latest leaked documents....this time about a new 'Call Of Duty' game! Title, details.....we've got it!   In addition to these great stories, hear about some just-discovered info on a new 'Saints Row', get the latest on the possible insider trading at Ubisoft, find out just what's up with that 'fake' game trailer in 'Watch Dogs 2' and more today on Geekly Download!              
Nov 15, 2016
Tuesday means movies, and we've got 'em! That includes box office info, film rumors and the hottest celebrity goings-on. First up? We've got some interesting news that sure opened our eyes! Any fan of 'Stranger Things' knows Millie Bobby Brown well. But she made a surprising confession that no one could have guessed! millie-bobby-brown-2

Millie Bobby Brown Shares A Secret

It's hard to imagine Millie Bobby Brown in any other role as 'Eleven' in 'Stranger Things'. But did you know that she harbors a secret hope for a role on another blockbuster show? Radnor has the scoop on this story!

Veteran Actor Gets Long-Deserved Kudos

You'd think that acting in over 200 films and being an all-around fan favorite would net scads of awards, but we're proud to say that one of our big-screen favorites is finally getting their due! Hear who just received their first Oscar!

Stan Lee Weighs In

If Thor and The Incredible Hulk were fighting, who would win? Stan Lee knows the answer! Find out what he said in this episode!   In addition to these fantastic stories, we've got info on the animated film that Dreamworks just canceled, recent news on 'Deadpool 3', all the latest on 'Underworld: Blood Wars' and more! Today on Geekly Download!                
Nov 14, 2016
It's Monday again at Geekly Download and we've got the games and info that gamers love. You can trust that we have our ear to the ground for launch dates, upcoming projects, new releases and rumors. First up, how about some straight talk about your PC experience in 'Dishonored 2'? dishonored-2

'Dishonored 2' PC Issues? We Know Why

If you've noticed low frame rates and other performance troubles, you're not alone. It's pretty safe to say that user reviews for 'Dishonored 2' is mixed. If you've got buggy issues, Radnor will be delving into info on what's going on. So don't miss this episode!

Voice Actors Strike Leaks TellTale Project

Telltale has been working on something exciting, and a leaked document connected to the SAG-AFTRA wage negotiation has given us a little insight. Find out what huge blockbuster film is being turned into a game that you should be seeing sometime next year.

How Come All The Awesome Things Are Grossly Unaffordable?

VR is exciting enough, but what if you could ditch your desktop? Rad will be talking about a wearable that's sure to take VR to another level. Tune it to find out!   In addition to these great stories, we've got info about 'Shadow Of Mordor' on the PS4 Pro, big things planned for 'Watch Dogs 2', the next patch for 'Overwatch', the latest about 'Rainbow Six Seige' and more! It's all today on Geekly Download!                
Nov 10, 2016
As promised, our Really Big Skyrim Show! Radnor will be replacing an entire Wednesday show with everything about this amazing game. If you want to know about it, he's got it and he's sharing it with you! skyrim special edition

The Really Big Skyrim Show Will Include:

  1. An Intro To Modding
  2.  Previous mods that have been ported over to Skyrim Special Edition
  3. New developments for the game, plus things that we're still waiting for.
So if you're new to Skyrim or have been loving it for awhile, this is the episode for you. Jump in and have fun with Radnor!

And Don't Worry....

The remainder of this week will be our regularly scheduled shows. Your Mobile, app, Nintendo, MMO and tech isn't going anywhere!   Thanks for listening to Geekly Download!          
Nov 8, 2016
It's Tuesday and that means big box office news and info with all the movie news and rumors that we can pack into an episode! First up, a little news about a much anticipated Netflix hit, 'Stranger Things'! stranger things

'Stranger Things' Just Got Even Better

It's hard to imagine 'Stranger Things' being any more perfect, but that doesn't mean they can't try! Find out which two big actors will be joining the cast for Season 2!

'The Defenders' Gains A New Character

Someone is joining 'The Defenders' and you've seen them before! Get the scoop on the no-nonsense character that will be perfect for the project!

It Could Get Pretty Steamy.....

We can hardly contain ourselves for 'Wonder Woman', and now comes news that Gal Gadot herself has spilled the beans on a very specific actress she hopes could be her female love interest in 'Wonder Woman 2'. This is a big scoop, and it might actually unfold perfectly. You'll hear it here first!   In addition to these great stories, find out which male heartthrob actor is joining the sequel for 'Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them', get all the details on Olivia Munn's latest project, and find out which veteran actor just took a major jab at the MCU! All this and more today on Geekly Download! Download Episode Here!
Nov 8, 2016
We're happy to be kicking off this week considering the technical issues we had with Radnor's system during Friday's episode. But like we mentioned on Friday's blog, he worked on his computer the remainder of the weekend and it's doing ok now. So without further adieu, we thought we'd talk a little about 'Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon' far cry 3 blood dragon

Huge News For 'Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon'

We've got a bit of news about this title that is going to get some of you very excited! It's part of Ubisoft's thirty year celebration and it will be fun for all so don't miss out!

Take To The Seas!

If tactical combat and exploration mechanics on the high seas sounds like fun, you're going to want to know all about this title! Don't think they'll be easy on you...can you handle it, Captain?

New Titles Added To EA and Origin Access Vault

Following in the footsteps of some great games before them, we've got news on two new titles that you can count on for the EA and Origin Access Vault. Hear about the new additions and find out about a subscription if you're late to the party.   In addition to these title stories, we've got the latest update for 'Rust', big news for 'XCOM 2', something new to play from the devs at 'Left 4 Dead' and a possible hostile takeover.....we'll tell you what studio! All this and more in this episode!              
Nov 7, 2016
****UPDATE: As you can see, this blog is live and the episode is up! Thanks everyone for their patience with our technical issues last week.****   What a week! We're wrapping up with a news-heavy episode and we can't wait to share it with you! Kicking things off with 'Minecraft', but what's this we're hearing about it coming to schools? That's huge! minecraft

Microsoft Rolling Out Minecraft For Schools

Minecraft in class? Education has come a long way from when we were kids! Hear all about the app that was specificially designed for today's youth and in-class building. We're glad to see this exciting new development and we've got all the details!

Amazon Is Big on Rewards......For Some Of Us

The moment the Geekly Team heard of plans for a brick and mortar Amazon store, we were stoked! And now there's a big perk for shopping there, but only for certain Amazon customers! Who doesn't like feeling elite? We already qualify. Do you? Find out in this episode!

Thanks But No Thanks, Mr. Zuckerberg. We'll Pass.

At first, it would seem like Facebook would deserve a pat on the back. I mean, seeing gamers and gaming being recognized and intergrated on a non-gaming platform should feel like a big accomplishment. But there's a few issues with Facebook's attempt at carving out a place for PC gamers, and Radnor is ready to tell you all about it.   In addition to the stories above, we've got some sad news about 'Civilization Online', info on a new video game voice actors strike, details on a big Twitch announcement that will bypass ad blockers and Steven Seagal still has us shaking our head at 'World Of Warships'. Get all of this and more on this episode!   Thanks for listening to Geekly Download and have a great weekend!                
Nov 3, 2016
Thursday is chock full of mobile and handheld game news, with some Nintendo, too! I mean, where would we be without our mobile games? Bored, that's where! First up, we're talking about Pokémon Go and an announcement meant to get you back in the game again! pokemon go

Pokémon Go Lures Players Back

It used to be that clumps of Pokémon Go enthusiasts were crowding the streets, but we've all seen a change in that! With such a big dip in popularity, of course Niantic had a plan to entice players back to the game! And here it is....wanna hear it? We've got the scoop!

Big Nintendo Announcement

Now this is exciting if you love Nintendo! Hear about some big plans that they've announced for their fans. Details in this episode!

Some Of You Have Been Waiting For A Long Time

Do you like dungeons and quests? What if we told you that a great RPG that was only on iOS and desktop was finally on Android? Yeah, see? You want to know now!   In addition to these great stories, we've got an announcement about 'Batman: The Telltale Series', some Square Enix news for iOS and Android, an exciting launch for 'Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional' and much more!           Download Episode Here!
Nov 2, 2016
Halfway through the week, and Geekly Download has the news that gamers crave. We'll be starting with some exciting 'EVE Online' info that's definitely something to look forward to! EVE Online

'EVE Online' Countdown Begins

There's big news on the 'EVE Online' front, and Radnor has the details! Find out what everyone's waiting for, and have a chance to join so many others that love this popular MMO!

Valve Cracking Down

There are some changes to Valve's Steam Store policies, and it's going to affect what you see from now on! Get the scoop and find out what's changing for game devs and publishers!

'Grandma Shirley' Is An Inspiration To Everyone

Radnor can't wait to tell you about the 80 year old 'Skyrim' fan that's making vids and lovin' every minute of her 'Gamer Girl' status! Hear all about this YouTube sensation that shows no signs of slowing down!   In addition to these great stories, we'll be talking about the system requirements for 'Modern Warfare Remastered', the first independent video game to come out of Cuba, some big news from Nordic Games (and some acquisitions, too!), and all about 'Shovel Knight: The Definitive Soundtrack'. It's all today on Geekly Download!                
Nov 1, 2016
It's Tuesday, Geekly fans! And you know what that means! How about another fantastic episode of movie news, rumors and box office info? Let's start with some JJ Abrams news that's sure to tease! bad robot

JJ Abrams Likes To Mess With His Fans

The great and powerful JJ Abrams is working on something that might not be exactly what it seems, and it's not the first time he's done that. We'll be talking about what he's up to, and what it actually is instead. If this sounds vague, it's because we're kinda messing with you. We're like JJ Abrams like that.

Big News From Justin Lin

What isn't this man doing? 'Hot Wheels', 'Space Jam 2' and now something near and dear to a great many of you! There's still alot of speculation on what direction he'll go with it, but you're going to want to know what's happening!

Mel Gibson Weighs In

We know we're not the only ones who have wondered just what Mel Gibson thought of the industrial, spectacular feast-for-the-eyes film 'Mad Max: Fury Road'. Now we don't have to wonder, because he's talking about it! Find out what he said in this episode!   In addition to these great stories, we have info on another live action Disney movie, episode detaiils concerning 'The Defenders', the 'Dr. Strange' reaction overseas and the efforts of one veteran actor to make a sequel for popular Halloween film. All this and more on Geekly Download!                
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