Passion of the Geeks

In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat continues last week’s episode with attempts to convert one of the most influential fantasy novels into an interactive experience – before Peter Jackson basically defined how the world of Middle Earth looked.

In this episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg talk about the absent Boba Fett, the fun Pokemon Legends, the great Legend of Vox Machina, the amazing Nobody saves the World, the cool Star Trek models by Bluebrixx and the epic Lord of the Rings.  Today I found out. Craob X (Pat)Sony buys Bungie (Greg) Check this Out!  Pokemon Legends: Arceus (Pat)The Legend of Vox Machina, Nobody saves the World, Star Trek by Bluebrixx (Greg) Story of the Week The Lord of the Rings Links & Sources Croab X WebsiteSony Buys BungiePokemon Legends Nintendo ShopThe Legend of Vox Machina TrailerNobody Saves the World TrailerStar Trek by BlueBrixx Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com.  You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks 

In this “Passion of the Geeks – unplugged” Greg counts down his favourite movies and shows of 2021. 

In this episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg discuss evil corporations gobbling up each other, quite a bit about Star Wars – the announcement of Eclipse or the currently running series about everyone’s favorite bounty hunter – and a bit about a surprisingly well aged extended fantasy trilogy.As for the main event this week: Each of them presents five main themes from TV series, they believe are awesome.   Today I found out. Star Wars Eclipse (Pat)Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard (Greg) Check this Out! The Book of Boba Fett (Pat)Lord of the Rings Extended Edition and Peacemaker (Greg) Story of the Week Great TV Themes   Links & Sources Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard via KotakuStar Wars Eclipse Trailer on starwars.comLord of the Rings Extended TrailerPeacemaker Opening CreditsThe Book of Boba Fett on Disney+Spotify Playlist Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com. You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks

In this week’s “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat gives a few more gaming highlights of the year 2021 that were not covered in the last episode.   Links & Sources StrangelandIf on a Winters Night, Four TravelersAce Attorney ChroniclesIt Takes TwoGates of the AncientRunn ‘n’ GunnMonstro GigantoSoul ForceInviyyaShadows of SergothTales of Gorluth8BitDo Pro 28BitDo Wired Controller for Xbox

In this fully packed episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat reviews the A500 Mini line up, Greg shares what he’s been watching and together iur fellow geeks talk about their favorite movies, shows and games from 2021.   Today I found out. A500 Mini: Game List (Pat)PS VR 2 and Horizon Call of the Mountain (Greg) Check this Out!  Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance & Nintendo Switch N64 & Mega Drive/Genesis Emulation (Pat)Ghostbusters Afterlife, Cobra Kai Season 4, Matrix 4, Book of Boba Fett (Greg) Story of the Week The year 2021 in review Links & Sources PS VR 2 AnnouncementGhostbusters Afterlife TrailerCobra Kai Season 4 TrailerMatrix Resurrections TrailerBook of Boba Fett TrailerOfficial A500 Mini WebsiteBaldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance on GOG.com | and on SteamNintendo Website about Expansion Pass Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com.  You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks 

In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Greg recommends some more movies to watch on various streaming services. 

In this week’s “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat haunts you and shows you (more or less) cheap Christmas Editions of some retro-games.

In this unplugged episode Greg goes full Bookclub again. This week he talks about four plays he likes to read with his students. Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geek”s. We’re on all mayor podcasting services and on www.passionofthegeeks.com. You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks 

In this packed episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg catch up with a few month worth of shows and movies and share their thoughts on “What if…”, “Shang-Chi”, “Hawkeye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revelation”.   Today I found out. Former PS exclusives coming to PC (Pat)Game Award Winners(Greg) Check this Out! The Expanse (Pat)Wheel of Time and Bluebrixx (Greg) Story of the Week What If…Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsHawkeyeMasters of the Universe: Revelation   Links & Sources Game Award WinnersGod of War on Steam | and on EpicUncharted 4 on Steam | and on EpicFinal Fantasy VII Remake on EpicWheel of Time  on AmazonBlueBrixxThe Expanse on Amazon Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com. You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks

In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat rambles about age ratings, age recommendations, and age restrictions. He focuses on games but his thoughts are just as relevant for movies and TV series.   Links & Sources Common Sense MediaEntertainment Software Rating BoardPan European Game InformationComputer Entertainment Rating OrganizationMotion Pictures Association Rating SystemUnterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (Entertainment Software Self-Control)Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft

In episode 69 of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat and Greg talk about the new Sherlock Holmes Game, Around the World in 80 Days, something very stupid a whole bunch of new shows on TV, Peter Jackson new Beatles documentary and  have a discussion about different kinds of twists on TV. In short: They have a lot of fun. Spilers for Doctor Who, Alias, Scrubs, Babylon 5, Buffy, Battlestar Galactica, Duck Tales and The Good Place. Today I found out. Around the World in 80 Days (Pat)Something very stupid (Greg) Check this Out!  Sherlock Holmes Chapter 1 (Pat)The Beatles – Get Back (Greg) Story of the Week Twists on Television Links & Sources Fewer Male Leads Inspiring UK Youth Crime?Short trailer for Around the World in 80 Days on YouTubeFrogware’s Sherlock Holmes Chapter 1 WebsiteGet Back Trailer Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com.  You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks 

In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Greg tells you to watch “Tick, Tick..Boom!”. That’s it.    Links & Sources Tick, Tick…Boom! Trailer

In episode 67 of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat is clueless about ASMR and shares his love for Star Trek Prodigy, while Greg explains how much he enjoyed the Guardians of the Galaxy game and why he’s excited about X-Men 97. Then they decide to play some Forza Horizon 5 together. For their main topic they discuss the future of D&D and their hopes and ideas for the next iteration coming in 2024.   Today I found out. ASMR (Autonomous sensory meridian response) (Pat)Bautista and Momoa sold a buddy comedy to MGM, Disney+ announced X-Men 97 (Greg) Check this Out! Star Trek Prodigy & Forza Horizon 5 (Pat)Red Notice, No Time to Die, Shang-Chi (Greg) Story of the Week The new edition of Dungeons & Dragons   Links & Sources Official Announcement of next D&D EditionBautista and Momoa sell Buddy ComedyX-Men 97 announced for Disney+Wikipedia-entry on ASMRRed Notice TrailerStar Trek Prodigy on Paramount PlusForza Horizon 5 Store Page Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com. You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks

In this week’s “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat proves that the C64-scene is very alive by showing you five great recently released new games for the old bread-box … or maybe six.   Links & Sources Briley Witch Chronicles on itch.ioHeroes & Cowards on itch.ioOrganism on itch.ioPains ‘n’ Aches on itch.ioThe Shadow over Hawksmill on itch.ioSam’s Journey on itch.ioDenise C64 Emulator

In this very scary and Halloween appropriate episode of “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg rejoice that Dune and Masters of the Universe Revelation get a part 2 before they talk about their favorite scary monsters and discuss what good horror is to them.   Today I found out. Masters of the Universe – Revelation – Part 2 (Pat)Dune Part 2 (Greg) Check this Out! Elvira – Mistress of the Dark (Pat)Motherland Fort Salem –  Season 2; Guardians of the Galaxy Game (Greg) Story of the Week Favorite Horror-Monsters   Links & Sources Masters of the Universe – Revelation on NetflixDune Part 2 is comingElvira – Mistress of the Dark on GOGMotherland Fort Salem Season 2 TrailerGuardians of The Galaxy Game Trailer Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com. You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks

This week Greg goes full Criterion. He talks about why he loves the Criterion Collection and shares some of his favourites form their catalogue.  Links & Sources Criterion Homepage Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geek”s. We’re on all mayor podcasting services and on www.passionofthegeeks.com. You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks 

In this weeks “Passion of the Geeks”, Pat & Greg are excited about the Babylon 5 Reboot, a new Kirby game and suggest you check out Metroid Dread, Squid game and Alice in Borderland. For their main topic they discuss annoying video game mechanics.  Today I found out! Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Pat)Babylon 5 Reboot and DC Fandome (Greg) Check this Out!  Metroid Dread and Astria Acending (Pat)Squid Game and Alive in Borderland on Netflix (Greg) Story of the Week Game Mechanics Links & Sources Babylon 5 RebootDC FandomeKirby and the Forgotten Land Trailer on YouTubeSquid Game on NetflixAlice in Borderland on NetflixAstria Ascending Homepage (with links to stores)Metroid Dread Homepage (with link to Nintendo eShop)Game Makers Toolkit Please like, share and subscribe to “Passion of the Geeks”. We’re on all mayor podcasting services, YouTube and on www.passionofthegeeks.com.  You can send questions and suggestions to passionofthegeeks@gmail.com and you can find us on twitter @passionotgeeks 

In this week’s “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Pat picks up the momentum from episode 60 and talks again about Dune. But this time, he covers games based on Frank Herbert’s masterpiece.   Links & Sources OpenRA Website

This week on “Passion of the Geeks – Unplugged”, Greg recommends some more shows for you to check out and enjoy.