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James Gunn Fired From Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and SDCC 2018 Coverage | The Comics Pals Episode 91

It’s San Diego Comic-Con weekend, and there’s a TON of news to cover! We talk James Gunn being fired over offensive tweets, Comcast dropping out of the Fox bid leaving Disney without any competition to buy Fox, the return of Marvel Knights and Marvel What If?, the trailer for the Titans and Young Justice Season 3 shows, and much, much more! We’ll be back next week with even more coverage from SDCC! Random Question of the Week Pals Pulls: Marco - The New World #1, Justice League Dark #1 Pete - Doomsday clock #6, Justice League Dark #1, ASM #2 Sean - Doomsday Clock #6, X-Men Grand Design Second Genesis #1 News: James Gunn Fired From Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Over Tweets: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/james-gunn-fired-from-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3 Comcast Drops Out of Fox Bidding War: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comcast-drops-out-of-21st-century-fox-bidding-war-with-disney Joker Film Has Release Date, Rumored Plot Details: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comic-con-2018-joker-standalone-origin-movie-with-joaquin-phoenix-gets-release-date https://www.cbr.com/rumor-joker-origin-movie-new-alter-ego/ Iron Fist 2 Teaser Drops, Release Date Revealed: http://www.superherohype.com/news/419147-comic-con-marvels-iron-fist-season-2-teaser-reveals-premiere-date Marvel Knights to Return Under Donny Cates: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/venom-writer-donny-cates-spearheads-marvel-knights-relaunch-comic-con-2018?abthid=5b526bce5e99c41d360004c4 Marvel What If? Returns: https://www.newsarama.com/40839-marvel-s-what-if-this-fall.html Shuri Getting Her Own Comic Series: https://www.bustle.com/p/black-panthers-sister-shuri-is-getting-her-own-comic-book-series-its-happening-so-so-soon-9782595 New Jessica Jones Comic Drops Unexpectedly, Part of New Line of Comics: https://www.newsarama.com/40883-new-jessica-jones-title-confirmed-part-of-new-marvel-line.html Marvel Cedes Publishing of Kids Comics to IDW: http://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-to-publish-marvel-kids-comics/ Gail Simone to Architect Superhero Line Catalyst Prime At Line Forge: https://www.newsarama.com/40902-gail-simone-named-chief-architect-of-superhero-line-catalyst-prime-at-lion-forge.html Chelsea Cain Returns to Comics With Man-Eaters: http://ew.com/books/2018/07/18/chelsea-cain-man-eaters-comic/ Netflix Reveals 5 Upcoming Millarworld Projects: https://www.newsarama.com/40862-five-millarworld-series-coming-on-netflix.html More Information About DC Universe Revealed: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/how-much-will-dc-universe-cost-and-what-comics-and-shows-will-be-available-at-launch Young Justice Season 3 Trailer: http://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/20/first-young-justice-outsiders-footage-debuts-new-characters Titans Trailer: http://www.ign.com/videos/2018/07/19/titans-trailer Star Girl TV Show Coming to DC Universe: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/stargirl-tv-show-coming-to-dc-universe-streaming-service First Information About Three Jokers Comic Released: https://heroichollywood.com/batman-three-jokers-first-look/ New Shazam Comic Coming From Geoff Johns: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/20/new-shazam-comic-series-announced-comic-con-2018 Green Lantern By Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp Coming: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/the-green-lantern-relaunch-by-grant-morrison-and-liam-sharp-focuses-on-hal-jordans-life-as-a-space-cop DC Announces Witching Hour Event: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/18/dcs-witching-hour-event-stars-wonder-woman-and-the-justice-league-dark Batman and Joker to Team Up: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/comic-con-2018-batman-and-joker-join-forces-in-new-dc-comic The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Do Mobile Games Get a Bad Rap? | The Video Game Pals Episode 64

Thompson and Sean hold down the fort once again and talk about the upcoming Digimon Survive game and our relationship with Digimon, NIntendo suing Rom websites for posting their games illegally, Dragon Ball FighterZ being the number one fighting game at EVO, beating out Street Fighter V, and much more! Random Question of the Week Digimon Survive Announcement: https://gematsu.com/2018/07/digimon-survive-announced-for-ps4-switch Nintendo Sues Rom Sites: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/22/17600008/nintendo-roms-lawsuit-cease-desist Dragon Ball FighterZ tops Street Fighter V as Biggest Game at Evo: https://www.twingalaxies.com/feed_details.php/2372/evo-2018-registration-numbers/15 Mario Kart 8 Adds Breath of the Wild Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFyPy6fUaCs Shadow of War Removes All Microtransactions: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/17/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-removes-final-microtransactions-as-promised No Man’s Sky NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5d5Mo-Gw_U Marvel Strike Force Drama: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/19/17592852/marvel-strike-force-knightly-gaming-youtube-controversy# Main Topic: Do Mobile Games Get a Bad Rap? Mobile gaming is here to stay, and has changed the way that people - both in and out of the industry - view gaming. We talk about the pros and cons of mobile gaming, and what, if anything, needs to change within that space. Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions

Batman: Gothic | The Comics Pals Book Club

This month the Pals are diving their first-ever Batman title, "Gothic." Written by the one and only Grant Morrison, illustrated by Klaus Janson and colored by Steve Buccellato, "Gothic" collects Legends of the Dark Knight #6-10 for one of Batman's spookiest (and most underrated) adventures! Leave us a comment letting us know what book YOU’D like to see us choose next for our book club, and don’t forget to like and subscribe while you’re here! The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Doomsday Clock #6 Review & SDCC 2018 Coverage Part 2 | The Comics Pals Episode 92

This week on the show, we review the sixth issue of Doomsday Clock and break down the rest of the major news and announcements coming out of San Diego Comic Con, including the release of some MAJOR trailers, like Deadly Class, Shazam and Aquaman! Random Question of the Week Pals Pull: Marco - Seeds #1, I Am A Hero Omnibus Vol. 7 Pete - Leviathan #1, Captain America #2 Sean - Mister Miracle #10, Captain America #2 Doomsday Clock #6 Review News: Petition of Over 300,000 People Launched to Rehire James Gunn: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/26/james-gunn-petition-disney-marvel-fired-guardians-of-the-galaxy/ Deadly Class Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHLxfAUT49A Marvel Announces Uncanny X-Men Return: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/22/uncanny-x-men-marvel-2018-sdcc/ Chelsea Cain Return to Marvel for Vision: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/21/chelsea-cain-the-vision-six-issue-miniseries/ Saga Creators Taking a Year Long Break From Series: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/25/saga-is-taking-a-year-long-break Eisner's 2018: https://www.polygon.com/comics/2018/7/23/17603332/eisner-awards-winners-2018-list-san-diego-comic-con-sdcc Tom King Developing States of America Television Series: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/26/tom-king-dystopian-tv-series-states-of-america-in-development/ Wonder Woman 1984 Footage Shown At SDCC: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/21/wonder-woman-1984-trailer-teaser-footage-sdcc-2018/ Shazam Trailer: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/07/11/shazam-movie-2019-trailer-sdcc-2018-zachary-levi/ Aquaman Trailer: http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/03/07/aquaman-trailer-released/ Main Topic: With all the news that dropped during SDCC weekend, we’re asking and answering one simple question: who won San Diego Comic Con 2018? Let us know your thoughts below! The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Xbox Scarlet & The Future of Cloud Gaming | The Video Game Pals Episode 65

Pete is still away this week so Andy is back in the hosting saddle to take the boys through a week of news about awesome third party Nintendo controllers, updates to the Quantic Dream court case and the future of Xbox & Cloud Gaming! What we're playing: -No Man’s Sky Next - Sean's Breath of the Wild Impressions RANDOM QUESTION OF THE WEEK DA NEWS: 1. Third Party Gamecube-style Switch Controllers & D-Pad Joycons: https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch/2018/7/27/17623938/super-smash-bros-ultimate-gamecube-throwback-controller 2. PUBG is opening itself to controversy (again) by charging for custom servers: https://www.pcgamesn.com/playerunknowns-battlegrounds/pubg-custom-servers-paywall?amp 3. Quantic Dream loses employee lawsuit: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-07-26-detroit-heavy-rain-developer-quantic-dream-loses-employment-court-case 4. Microsoft announced at E3 that they’ve begun to work on the next generation of Xbox consoles, and we’re starting to get some insight as to what that might look like: https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/163896/details-microsofts-xbox-scarlett-game-streaming-service MEAT AND POTATOES: Do you think this is something that Sony and/or Nintendo should look to emulate? Do you think it’s something Microsoft should be doing in the first place? Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions

Is the Dark Knight The Greatest Comic Book Movie Ever? | The Comics Pals Episode 93

This week, the Pals talk about the glory of the second Venom trailer, debunk the rumors that X-Men: Dark Phoenix and New Mutants were cancelled, and take a look back at one of the most impactful comic book movies of all time, The Dark Knight, a movie that is now ten years old! 00:05:54 - Listener Mail 00:18:17 - Random Question of the Week 00:33:02 - Pals Pulls: Marco - Sandman Universe #1, Black Badge #1 Phil - Peter David’s Aquaman TPB volume 2 Sean - Fantastic Four #1 News: 00:38:45 - Venom Trailer 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCn88bfW1o&feature=youtu.be 00:49:21 - Cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Pen Letter in Defense of James Gunn: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl3OVfeF8Dc/ 01:03:22 - X-Men Dark Phoenix and New Mutants are NOT Cancelled: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/28/x-men-dark-phoenix-new-mutants-not-cancelled/ 01:10:18 - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Netflix Series Gets Release Date: http://ew.com/tv/2018/07/29/chilling-adventures-of-sabrina-netflix-premiere-date/ 01:14:05 - Dan Didio and Jim Lee Talk About DC's New Perspective: https://www.newsarama.com/41212-dc-s-dan-didio-concerned-about-comics-oversaturation-in-the-direct-market.html 01:32:26 - The Dark Knight Being Re-released For 10th Anniversary: https://variety.com/2018/film/news/dark-knight-10th-anniversary-imax-re-release-1202875906/ Main Topic: The Dark Knight: A 10 Year Anniversary Retrospective The Dark Knight released 10 years ago this year and completely changed the game for all comic book movies that would come after it. Almost immediately it's impact on the film industry could be felt, as many films borrowed heavily from its tone and more mature approach to comic book films. We take a look at this groundbreaking film from all angles, and talk about how it impacted us, the film industry, whether future films learned the wrong lessons from it, and of course, whether it's still (or ever was) the greatest comic book film of all time. The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

How Can Games Stay Relevant? | The Video Game Pals Episode 66

Pete has finally returned to bring balance back to the Video Game Pals after Andy led it into darkness. In a week full of hype trailers the boys discuss the possible revival of the Def Jam franchise, our impressions of Octopath Traveler and how games like League of Legends can continue to evolve to maintain relevance. -3:32 Octopath Traveler impressions/review -21:52 Random Question of the Week? DA NEWS: -33:42 Def Jam Vendetta Returns? http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/59577/def-jam-teases-new-fighting-game -45:03 Persona Rock Block! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svrbt-iuTDs https://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/94lbqe/release_date_for_persona_3_dancing_in_moonlight/ -52:57 Life is Strange 2 Hype Trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9vs_6nZCHU&feature=youtu.be -New WoW Cinematic https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=aW_h0qf9vpA 1:04:52 Spyro Reignited Trilogy will only have the first game on the disc and people are mad https://www.vg247.com/2018/08/02/spyro-reignited-trilogy-only-one-game-on-disc/ 1:10:47 Experimental modes coming to League of Legends https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/developer-corner/yKk22n3O-experimental-modes-nexus-blitz Meat & Potatoes: How can online games stay relevant in such a crowded marketplace? Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions

Marvel’s Fantastic Four #1 Review | The Comics Pals Episode 94

This week, the Pals talk Ruby Rose being cast as Batwoman, Sony’s plans for the SUMC, more developments in the James Gunn firing saga, and review Marvel’s Fantastic Four #1! 00:04:53 - Listener Mail 00:14:56 - Pals Pulls: Phil - Astro City Broken Century H Pete - Crowded #1, Magic Order #3 Sean - Crowded #1, Extermination #1 News: 00:24:16 - Ruby Rose Cast as Batwoman for CW Series: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/batwoman-cw-ruby-rose-1202897755/ 00:34:38 - Supegirl Movie in the Works: https://deadline.com/2018/08/supergirl-movie-warner-bros-dc-comics-universe-oren-uziel-script-superman-1202440687/ 00:42:55 - Stan Lee Will No Longer Do Public Autograph Signings: https://screenrant.com/stan-lee-signings-public-convention/ 00:45:45 - Marvel Reveals Uncanny X-Men Plans: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/10/marvel-disassembling-the-x-men/ 00:57:13 - Sony Block: http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/10/sony-universe-marvel-characters-franchise-name-spider-man-venom/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-venom-sony-universe-marvel-characters-900-superheroes/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-jackpot-spinoff-movie-in-works/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/venom-movie-rating-spider-man-mcu-crossovers/ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/09/spider-man-venom-sony-universe-marvel-characters/ https://www.newsarama.com/41303-black-cat-silver-sable-solo-films-to-replace-silver-black-team-up-movie.html 01:10:17 - James Gunn Block: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/james-gunn-demand-major-studio-movies-disney-firing-1133161 https://www.newsarama.com/41306-marvel-lobbies-disney-to-reinstate-gunn-on-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-report.html http://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/06/dave-bautista-quit-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-james-gunn/ 01:27:21 - Main Topic: Fantastic Four #1 Review & were we wrong to criticize Marvel for keeping the Fantastic Four off the board? The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop

Smash Bros. Ultimate, Red Dead Redemption 2 & IGN's Rough Week | The Video Game Pals Episode 67

Our boy Ed from the Party Nerdz is back to talk Nintendo’s Smash Direct, Red Dead Redemption 2 and the controversy around now former IGN Editor Filip Miucin’s Dead Cells Review. Follow Ed: twitter.com/EddieRoadDogg ThePartyNerdz: wildfireradio.com/partynerdz-podcast/ www.instagram.com/thepartynerdz/ twitter.com/partynerdz 3:20 - Listener Mail RANDOM QUESTION OF THE WEEK 14:02 - DA NEWS: 15:18 - 1. SMASH DIRECT: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1027199655707271168 52:29 Tekken 7 - 2. Negan from AMC’s The Walking Dead would be joining Tekken 7’s Roster as a playable fighter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy3BHkOA6eM 58:16 - 3. Fallout 76’s B.E.T.A. will be the full game and any progress made will carry over into the game proper: http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/06/fallout-76-beta-will-be-the-full-game-and-progress-will-carry-over 1:01:11 - 4. Bethesda provided us with a gameplay reveal for Doom Eternal that makes the game look like a ton of fun: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1027942634810003456?s=19 1:12 - 5. Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Gameplay video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw_oH5oiUSE 1:19:47 - Meat & Potatoes: We weigh in on the controversy around IGN’s Dead Cells review and the firing of IGN editor Filip Miucin: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-08-07-ign-removes-dead-cells-review-after-youtubers-plagiarism-accusations https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1026858261218254848?s=19 https://twitter.com/Erimgard/status/1026879536309387264?s=19 https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1026978009616658433?s=19 https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1028043641196032000?s=19 https://kotaku.com/former-ign-reviewer-responds-to-plagiarism-allegations-1828273219 Outro Music: "Swanky Ballroom Party For Sophisticated People" by Adhesive Wombat - @adhesivewombat The Video Game Pals is The Pals Network's weekly video game podcast where we talk about video games, the news and how it all makes us feel. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Thompson: twitter.com/RelicVampire Andy: twitter.com/tiger_millions

Disney's Done With James Gunn | The Comics Pals Episode 95

This week, the duo of Pete and Sean talk about how they became fans of DC Comics, a new book spinning out of the Millarworld/Netflix camp, the latest trailer for Iron Fist Season 2, and the final word on James Gunn's relationship with Disney. Cale's Kickstarter book Screams Heard 'Round the World: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/895667168/screams-heard-round-the-world/updates Pals Pulls Sean - Detective Comics 987 News: HBO's Watchmen Ordered to Series: https://www.newsarama.com/41425-hbo-watchmen-spin-off-gets-series-order.html New Netflix/Mark Millar Comic Prodigy Announced: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/13/netflix-mark-millar-prodigy-comic-book-rafael-albuquerque/ Cullen Bunn's OGN Witch Hammer Announced: https://www.newsarama.com/41386-magic-and-crime-collide-in-witch-hammer-ognfrom-aftershock.html Fox/Dark Horse Relationship Ends After 20 Years: https://comicbook.com/comics/2018/08/15/fox-pulls-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-license-dark-horse-comics/ Batman Prequel Series Pennyworth Coming to Epix: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/batman-epix-pennyworth-1202812429/ New Iron Fist Season 2 Trailer: https://www.newsarama.com/41392-danny-rand-summons-the-iron-fist-in-season-2-trailer.html Venom on Track For Record Breaking Opening Week: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/16/venom-box-office-opening-record-early-tracking Random Question of the Week Stan Lee Granted Restraining Order Against Keya Morgan: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/08/17/stan-lee-restraining-order-keya-morgan-granted/ Main Topic: The final word on James Gunn's firing from Guardians of the Galaxy. Now that Disney has officially put their foot down and refused to rehire James Gunn, we weigh in on reactions to this response, whether Disney is making the right decision or not, and how this may impact the MCU going forward. The Comics Pals is a weekly comic book podcast where a group of comic book journalists and friends get together to talk comics. The Pals: Sean: twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: twitter.com/Totointow Marco: twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: twitter.com/Cyborgbebop