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We’re a group of pop culture journalists and commentators who want to talk about comics and video games on our terms! Expect news, analysis & interviews from the world of comic books and video games.
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Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
Tuesday Oct 23, 2018
On this week’s show, Pete, Sean & Thompson sift through the story surrounding Rockstar’s alleged 100-hour work weeks on Red Dead Redemption 2 & tackle the industry-wide issue of video game crunch. DA NEWS: 11:15 Skybound “fully expect” to release Episode 3 of The Walking Dead by the end of 2018: https://www.vg247.com/2018/10/18/the-walking-dead-the-final-season-episode-3-release-date/ 19:20 2. Sony Bend’s PS4 exclusive Days Gone has been delayed again: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/19/playstations-worldwide-studios-release-lineup-the-next-wave-of-ps4-games/ 29:18 The Discord Store launched its global beta this week: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-10-12-the-discord-store-launches-globally-today 39:45 Red Dead Redemption 2 Launch Trailer Reacts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVRzx17WHVk 48:11 Red Dead Redemption 2 is on two discs: https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/10/17/red-dead-redemption-2-will-have-two-discs/ 50:32 Buy Or Sell 1:01 Meat & Potatoes: Rockstar’s alleged 100-hour work weeks & Video Game Crunch: https://kotaku.com/we-were-working-100-hour-weeks-red-dead-redemption-2-h-1829758281 https://kotaku.com/red-dead-redemption-2-developers-speak-out-after-rockst-1829835034 https://kotaku.com/rockstar-qa-studio-with-hardest-crunch-told-today-that-1829876472 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
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
For this month’s Book Club, we chose the hit horror book of 2018, Infidel by Pornsak Pichetshote, Aaron Campbell and Jose Villarrubia! If you’re in the mood for an unconventional horror comic that includes tough conversations about race relations in the U.S., this is definitely the book for you. Let us know your thoughts about it in the comments! 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
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
On this week's episode, we have special guest Dirk Manning on to talk about his latest book releases, how he's managed to survive and thrive in the comics industry, and so much more. If you're an aspiring writer you absolutely don't want to miss what Dirk has to say! In addition, we talk about Wonder Woman 1984 being delayed, the hopes for a season 4 of Daredevil, and why the empire of Marvel on Netflix appears to be crumbling. 00:01:53 - Dirk Manning Interview 01:20:24 - Listener Mail: 01:40:21 - Pals Pull: Pete - Heroes in Crisis #2 Phil - American Vampire Omnibus Marco - Hex Wives #1, Transdimensional #1 Sean - Heroes in Crisis #2 News: 01:43:42 - Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed: https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/22/18010320/wonder-woman-1984-movie-delayed-2020?fbclid=IwAR26FvZrBrbuDemS8ruRlxCvBdUsgkMrtrsw-ANTyuCh76Z1F1u3-vvpLvE 01:50:09 - Mark Waid Seeks Help in Funding Legal Defense Against Richard Meyer: https://www.newsarama.com/42496-mark-waid-launches-crowdfunding-for-legal-defense-in-comicsgate-lawsuit.html 01:59:03 - Daredevil Showrunner Hopeful and 'Stoked' For Season 4: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/10/21/daredevil-season-4-tease-showrunner-erik-oleson/ 02:03:37 - Main Topic: Is Netflix's Defenders to blame for the fall of Marvel's Netflix shows? Over the last couple of weeks we've learned that Iron Fist and Luke Cage will not be returning for third seasons on Netflix, and new reports are suggesting that Daredevil and Jessica Jones aren't safe from the chopping block either. We talk about when the shift in excitement for these shows changed, and how the desire to connect the shows for the Defenders series could have doomed Marvel on Netflix. 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: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Daredevil season three is out, and we have many thoughts on it! Does it live up to the monumental hype? Tune in to find out!
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
The boys are back for a jam-packed week full of Red Dead Redemption 2, Smash leaks and the question of whether or not a GTA VI makes sense in today’s political climate. What we’re playing this week: Pete: Red Dead Redemption 2 (1:16) Sean: WoW (8:03) Andy on AC: Odyssey + Project Stream (15:57) (I can’t believe there’s been a three minute discussion on boats in this video game podcast) 26:00 Da NEWS: Tthe internet was a buzz this week when a seemingly legitimate leak revealed what’s left of Smash Bros. Ultimate’s launch roster (30:38): https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/24/nintendo-fans-are-scrambling-to-figure-out-the-latest-big-smash-bros-rumor 2B from NieR: Automata is coming to Soulcalibur VI (44:08): https://www.destructoid.com/2b-from-nier-automata-is-coming-to-soulcalibur-vi-528763.phtml RANDOM QUESTION OF THE WEEK (45:13) PSN Name changes (48:55) https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/24/18019732/ps4-name-change-online-id-change-feature 4. Spider-Man’s First DLC pack is available now (56:48): https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/23/marvels-spider-man-the-heist-dlc-launches-today/ 5. MedEvil on the PS4 is a proper Remake, not a remaster (59:50): https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/10/26/medievil-ps4-is-a-remake-not-a-remaster 6. In super weird news, Intellevision has plans for a comeback to the console space in 2020 with Amico (1:04:44): https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/22/18008970/intellivision-amico-console-announcement-release-date-price Meat & Potatoes: Would GTA VI thrive in our current political climate? (1:15:53) https://www.unilad.co.uk/gaming/gta-6-wouldnt-release-in-todays-political-climate-rockstar-suggests/ 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
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
This week, the Pals talk about even more reported plans for Marvel film characters to receive television shows on Disney's streaming service, paying tribute to the greatest comic book film of all time, the Inhumans, and we review Fearscape #2 and Heroes in Crisis #2! 00:05:55 - Listener Mail 00:30:03 - Pals Pulls: Cale - Doctor Who The Thirteenth Doctor #1, Umbrella Academy #2 Phil - Green Lantern #1, Sideways Annual #1 Pete - Fearscape #2 Sean - Green Lantern #1, Fearscape #2 News: 00:37:53 - Marvel Reportedly Teaming Winter Soldier and Falcon up for Streaming Service: https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/30/18045536/winter-soldier-falcon-tv-series-marvel-disney-streaming?fbclid=IwAR2UPLRHOP8szhB5kene9ia8_QeSqHRZjCANAeSF2OpXHlW6ggCSRYvafcw 00:49:50 - The Inhumans Film's Original Release Date Just Passed: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/11/02/inhumans-movie-original-release-date-memes/ 01:02:46 - Ms. Marvel Comic Pushed Back 7 Weeks: https://www.newsarama.com/42554-ms-marvel-37-pushed-back-7-weeks.html 01:04:49 - Boom Studios Cancels Comic Due to Plagarism: https://www.newsarama.com/42566-boom-studios-cancels-title-after-plagiarism-allegations-come-forward.html 01:15:30 - Kevin Feige and Kevin Tsujihara Comment on Diversity: https://www.newsarama.com/42547-warner-bros-chairman-ceo-diversity-is-good-for-business.html?fbclid=IwAR2QvTeu5YBRfzVpZmND2w0_GWgP-57wvlyG5vFVmIT5KzVzeVHx7f6E0M0 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/2018-hollywood-reporter-producer-roundtable-1156131 01:42:33 - Ewan Mcgregor to Play Black Mask in Birds of Prey Film: https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/1/18051778/ewan-mcgregor-black-mask-birds-of-prey-movie-batman?fbclid=IwAR2mnQPaIL2-2lMPqDcqjiY7bE3GSwNEnqRql5r5sEwh0ItsKr0v3KOlnpk Main Topic: 01:52:32 - Fearscape #2 Review 02:01:08 - Heroes In Crisis #2 Review 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: https://twitter.com/SeansSoapbox Pete: https://twitter.com/Loud_Pete Cale: https://twitter.com/Totointow Marco: https://twitter.com/mrmarcoanimoto Phil: https://twitter.com/Cyborgbebop
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
A new game from Undertale's Toby Fox, the FINAL Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct & the controversy surrounding BlizzCon 2018 are just a few of the major stories the pals tackle on this week's show! Listen to our Castlevania Season 2 Review: https://soundcloud.com/thecomicspals/netflix-castlevania-season-2-review-the-video-game-pals What we’re playing this week: Pete: Red Dead Redemption 2 Andy: Deltarune Da NEWS: 1. The Video Game Museum in Oakland has won the battle to preserve Online Games (15:43): https://twitter.com/TheMADE/status/1055862735114665985 2. Sony has revealed the line up for the PlayStation Classic and it’s got some notable omissions (22:27): :https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/29/18037502/playstation-classic-game-list-final-metal-gear-grand-theft-auto-final-fantasy 3. Adi Shankar may be teaming with Netflix again for a series based on The Legend of Zelda (36:35): https://www.thewrap.com/adi-shankar-in-talks-produce-series-legend-of-zelda/ 4. Toby Fox Reveals Deltarune (40:45): https://kotaku.com/undertale-creator-releases-new-game-1830123586 http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sqn3p9 5. Smash Bros Direct Announcements (59:50: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1057993354334560257 Meat & Potatoes: BlizzCon 2018! (1:17:27) https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1058417251454468097 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
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Castlevania Season 2 is here and your Pals have some takes hotter than the fires of Hell! 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
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
This week on The Comics Pals, we interview Beardo and Floppy Cop creator Dan Dougherty! He speaks about the positives and negatives of Beardo becoming so popular, the gratification of being able to teach comics, and how he manages his full time comics career while being present as a father to his children. We also discuss the latest on Disney's streaming service, the Walking Dead spin-off films, and we review Green Lantern #1! You don't want to miss this packed show. Interview With Dan Dougherty Listener Mail Pals Pulls: Marco - Beach #3 & Bitter Root #1 Cale - Firefly #1 Pete - Life is Strange #1 Phil - Mister Miracle #12 Sean - Mister Miracle #12, Uncanny X-Men #1 News: Disney's Streaming Service Named, Loki Series Announced: https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/8/18077038/loki-limited-tv-series-disney-plus-streaming?fbclid=IwAR1qNvWuYdEFzRB31hMfRVu1mVor1ugytjx-KlIRDWoSsIN8Bsb9lwtOcRQ Agents of SHIELD Most Popular Marvel TV Show: https://screenrant.com/agents-shield-marvel-netflix-tv-shows-more-popular/?fbclid=IwAR2uAzx2Jj7vePKbotKniDZkGSDKE0S365_P8nCtmtQetuEKqgeQH_6Wd68 Avengers 4 Could Be 3 Hours Long: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/11/08/avengers-4-trailer-date-2019-joe-russo/ Venom > Spider-Man in China: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/11/09/venom-opens-bigger-than-spider-man-china-box-office/ Marvel Announces Old Man Quill Series: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/11/03/old-man-quill-comics-marvel/ AMC Announces 3 Walking Dead Spin-Off Films: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-walking-dead-getting-3-movie-spin-offs-about-r/1100-6463008/?fbclid=IwAR1b6dR01aFCU5famR-HmBPd7o6D9F26xNJJJ7uze6pqeT2gBW4qqCjOs30 Jeremy Irons Joins Cast of Watchmen TV Show: https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/11/08/what-we-know-about-the-plot-of-hbos-watchmen-series?fbclid=IwAR319_8wQO2OSAok7F9ZO-anNrRCUpPqD_OG--5lLxo8S5K4aPiVfaSAovg DC Reprinting Classics Under Black Label Imprint: https://www.newsarama.com/42675-dc-adds-watchmen-the-dark-knight-returns-all-star-superman-more-to-black-label.html Grant Morrison Signs Deal With Universal Cable Productions: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/happy-co-creator-grant-morrison-signs-overall-deal-with-universal-cable-productions-1203022506/?fbclid=IwAR3GnVz0Pv3aXMb5iklHrqx9unfrYiDXGZZmwDLyO6k7HhMZHO3J5zn4O3Y Main Topic: We review Green Lantern #1! 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
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
Tuesday Nov 13, 2018
On this week’s show, the Pals dive into some reader mail, talk about Nintendo’s decision to choose Smash’s DLC fighters and dig through the announcements made at Xbox’s X018 event! -Reader Mail -DA NEWS: 1. Diablo 4 is coming: https://kotaku.com/sources-blizzard-pulled-diablo-4-announcement-from-bli-1830232246 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi9dieP7y2E&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3SZgAzG1JJ-S4bkJVDkewL6jK40jpIRJCYFR7qljsHP7V4IiIHRgbhic4 2. Red Dead is stupid successful: https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/11/07/red-dead-redemption-ii-sold-more-copies-in-eight-days-than-red-dead-redemption-sold-in 3. Nintendo are the ones choosing your 5 DLC characters for Smash: https://twitter.com/Sora_Sakurai/status/1059958604818657282?s=19&fbclid=IwAR2GaNL_z5NIWTRmYuVr_F29NMESBCknvk2ZuX5ErmyooucuMsXHKjaKWso RANDOM QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you think is the most likely character for Nintendo to choose and why? 4. PSA: YouTube app is now on Nintendo Switch’s eShop 5. Speaking of things finally coming to platforms, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds PS4 was briefly listed on Amazon with a Release date December 8th: https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1060964180289716224 6. End of an era: Strategy guide maker Prima Games is shutting down https://www.polygon.com/2018/11/9/18079380/prima-games-shutting-down Meat & Potatoes: X018 Coverage: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/11/10/x018-inside-xbox-news-recap/