Highlights: Learn more about table top RPG gaming's coolest day with Free RPG Day founder and organizer Aldo Ghiozzi!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 6/10/2017
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Peter Sallis, Voice of Wallace and Gromit’s Wallace, Dies | CBR.com
http://www.cbr.com/peter-sallis-wallace-gromit-dead/
GUEST: FREE RPG DAY
This year's Free RPG Day is June 17th:
http://freerpgday.com/
Established in 2007, Free RPG Day works with participating hobby game retailers and RPG publishers to bring new and exclusive RPG quickstart rules and adventure modules into the hands of gamers.
Consumers WORLDWIDE will be able to grab brand new material for a variety of RPGs --- no overstock, retail-priced or dead product here. The goal of Free RPG Day is to inspire gamers to play a new RPG, which will in turn, create sales through local game stores. Use the retailer locator to find a participating store near you!
Highlights: We get medieval with the Society for Creative Anachronism with longtime member Neale Carter and SCA President John Fulton!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 6/3/2017
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Wizards of the Coast announce new D&D storyline: Tomb of Annihilation | Geek & Sundry
http://geekandsundry.com/wizards-of-the-coast-announce-new-storyline-tomb-of-annihilation/
‘Wonder Woman’ Set to Lead Post-Memorial Day Weekend Charge with $11M from Thursday preview screenings, may have $90M opening weekend | Box Office Mojo
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4297&p=.htm
GUESTS: THE SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM
SCA Website: http://www.sca.org/
SCA on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Creative_Anachronism
SCA Kingdom Lookup: http://www.sca.org/geography/kingdom_lookup.php
John Fulton is President of the SCA. His moniker is Duke John the Bearkiller of the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.
Neale Carter is a longtime member and active supporter of the SCA. His moniker is The Honorable Lord Brendan Sionnach of the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.
Founded as a non-profit in 1966, The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Our “Known World” consists of 20 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops, and more.
Highlights: 100 years of Edgar Rice Burroughs (Tarzan, Jon Carter of Mars) art in pulps, comics and novels with author and historian Michael Tierney and publisher Stephen Chenault of Troll Lord Games!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/27/2017
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Rich Buckler, Co-Creator Of Deathlok, Passes Away At Age 68 | Comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/05/20/rich-buckler-passes-away-marvel-dc-comic-artist-deathlok-creator/
Roger Moore, Legendary James Bond Actor, Passes Away | CBR.com
http://www.cbr.com/roger-moore-james-bond-dies/
Star Wars Anniversary 40th Anniversary Collides with International Towel Day
Star Wars premiered on May 25, 1977
http://www.starwars.com/star-wars-40th
Towel Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towel_Day
Towel Day is celebrated every year on 25 May as a tribute to the author Douglas Adams by his fans.
GUESTS: 100 YEARS OF EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS ART WITH MICHAEL TIERNEY & STEPHEN CHENAULT
100 years of Edgar Rice Burroughs (Tarzan, Jon Carter of Mars) art in pulps, comics and novels with author and historian Michael Tierney and publisher Stephen Chenault of Troll Lord Games!
Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 100 Year Art Chronology on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/600766964/edgar-rice-burroughs-100-year-art-chronology
We are producing the FOUR volume Edgar Rice Burroughs’ 100 Year Art Chronology, an illustrative history of all Burroughs’ publications in the United States (with a heavy dose of art from the United Kingdom). Written and compiled by Michael Tierney, the narrative gives the history of Burroughs’ work and the often legendary artists who visualized it, featuring untold stories, art that hasn’t been seen since its release, and pieces that were buried in the vaults from the beginning of his publishing history to the present day.
Officially licensed and sanctioned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., this nearly 1,200 page examination of the vast publishing illustrative history of Edgar Rice Burroughs is divided into four parts:
Volume 1: The Pulps The Dawn of the Age of Science Fiction
Volume 2: The Books Literature With Sharp Cutting Edges
Volume 3: Comics The Universal Language Part 1
Volume 4: Comics The Universal Language Part 2
Highlights: Geek news blast; Star Trek Discovery trailer reaction; Actor Santiago Cirilo; Remote broadcast from the floor of the Little Rock Comic Con!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/20/2017
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Live show from the floor of the Little Rock Comic Con!
LRCC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRockComicCon/
LRCC site: http://lrcomiccon.com/
Actor Santiago Cirilo (The Walking Dead, Nashville)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4030125/
NEWS ITEMS
Not Only Did Batman #21 Actually Outsell Secret Empire #0 – But So Did Flash #21 | Bleeding Cool
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/05/08/not-batman-21-actually-outsell-secret-empire-0-flash-21/
The First Reactions for Wonder Woman Are Spectacular | io9
http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-first-reactions-for-wonder-woman-are-spectacular-1795356828
Man Is Suing His Date For Texting During Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 | Gamespot
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/man-is-suing-his-date-for-texting-during-guardians/1100-6450113/
The CW's Black Lightning not part of Arrowverse, crossover unlikely | Entertainment Weekly
http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/18/cw-superheroes-crossover-black-lightning-flash-arrow-legends-tomorrow/
Deadpool Animated Show Set To Premiere In 2018 | Gamespot
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/deadpool-animated-show-set-to-premiere-in-2018/1100-6449937/
Comic Book TV: Your Guide to All the New Shows of the 2017 Season | CBR
http://www.cbr.com/comic-book-tv-shows/
Star Trek Spoof TV Series The Orville: Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy9sKeCE8V0
Star Trek Discovery - First Look Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dxe_ugmIVM
Highlights: Justin Nimmo the original Silver Power Ranger and popular YouTube personality and toy reviewer Optibotimus! Guests courtesy Little Rock Comic Con.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/13/2017
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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SHOW NOTES
It’s the 100th episode of Shane Plays Geek Talk Radio!!! Wow!!!
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GUESTS: SILVER POWER RANGER JUSTIN NIMMO & OPTIBOTIMUS
Note: This week’s guest are courtesy Little Rock Comic Con:
https://www.facebook.com/events/257188611312663/
Justin Nimmo played Zhane the Silver Ranger on the Power Rangers in Space TV series.
Justin’s IMDB page:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0632372/
Justin’s Ranger Wiki page:
http://powerrangers.wikia.com/wiki/Justin_Nimmo
Paul aka Optibotimus is a popular YouTube personality and toy reviewer with a a focus on Transformers (but other toys too).
Optibotimus on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/optibotimus
Highlights: Geek news; Comics inker and writer Karl Kesel joins to talk his work and his Section Zero comic Kickstarter! Friend of the show William Brackeen also joins.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 5/6/2017
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Free Comic Book Day – May 6th
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
Shane Plays Special Podcast: Marvel’s Mad Agenda with Comics Pro Mitch Breitweiser
http://shaneplays.com/marvels-mad-agenda-mitch-breitweiser-dave-elswick-show-shane-plays-podcast-extra/
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Hauls in $17 Million from Thursday Previews | Box Office Mojo
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4289&p=.htm
Unlucky 13%: Comics Book Sales Take a Plunge in April | Newsarama
http://www.newsarama.com/34374-unlucky-13-comics-book-sales-take-a-plunge-in-april.html
GUEST: COMICS PRO KARL KESEL & SECTION ZERO!
Comics inker and writer Karl Kesel has a long history industry since the mid-80s, including work with DC, Marvel and Dark Horse. Notable works include Suicide Squad, “Reign of the Superman“, Superboy, Hawk and Dove and The Final Night.
Karl’s Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Kesel
Section Zero Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1227066666/section-zero
Highlights: Geek news; Dr. Travis Langley the Superherologist joins to talk his new Wonder Woman Psychology book!
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/29/2017
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Free Comic Book Day – May 6th
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
New Justice League Movie Poster Brings Back Superman | Comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/04/23/justice-league-superman-dc-comics-movie/
Superman vs The KKK Movie In Development | Comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/04/28/superman-vs-the-kkk-film-in-development/
Meet the Dungeons & Dragons Players Who Are Making A Living Running Games | Glixel
http://www.glixel.com/news/meet-the-dd-players-who-make-a-living-running-games-w479506
TOPIC: WONDER WOMAN PSYCHOLOGY WITH DR. TRAVIS LANGLEY!
@Superherologist
http://www.travislangley.info/
Dr. Langley’s books on Amazon
From Amazon’s Travis Langley Page: Travis Langley, Ph.D., authored the acclaimed book BATMAN AND PSYCHOLOGY: A DARK AND STORMY KNIGHT (Wiley; Turner Publishing). He is the editor and lead writer for Sterling Publishing’s Popular Culture Psychology series, including DOCTOR WHO PSYCHOLOGY: A MADMAN WITH A BOX, WONDER WOMAN PSYCHOLOGY: LASSOING THE TRUTH, and CAPTAIN AMERICA VS. IRON MAN: FREEDOM, SECURITY, PSYCHOLOGY (with foreword by Stan Lee) along with looks at Star Wars, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Wonder Woman, and Supernatural. A psychology professor who teaches on the psychology of crime, mental illness, social behavior, and media at Henderson State University, he received his degrees from Hendrix College and Tulane University.
Shane Plays Podcast Extra:
Marvel's Mad Agenda with comics artist Mitch Breitweiser on The Dave Elswick Show
This is a Shane Plays podcast extra, featuring content that was not broadcast as part of the live Shane Plays radio show.
Highlights: Pro comics artist Mitch Breitweiser discusses the sad changes inside Marvel Comics from an insider's perspective on The Dave Elswick Show. Plus Shane flaps lips along with Josh "Heffy" Huffington and Bill Brackeen.
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Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/22/2017
Highlights: Whovians Gene Turnbow of Krypton Radio and Neale Carter join to talk about the return of Doctor Who after a year’s hiatus and Peter Capaldi’s final season as The Doctor.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Marvel Reveals Captain America Was ALWAYS Evil | Screen Rant
http://screenrant.com/captain-america-hydra-evil-explained/
The New Dune Movie To Be Written By The Guy Who Wrote Forrest Gump | Epicstream
http://epicstream.com/news/The-New-Dune-Movie-To-Be-Written-By-The-Guy-Who-Wrote-Forrest-Gump
Watchmen is getting an R-rtated animated adaptation | CBR
http://www.cbr.com/watchmen-r-rated-animated-movie/
Cloak & Dagger TV series trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZFc3FzK344
Marvel’s New Warriors TV series character lineup revealed | IGN
http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/19/marvels-new-warriors-tv-series-character-lineup-revealed
‘Wheel of Time’ TV Series Lands at Sony | Variety
http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/wheel-of-time-tv-series-sony-1202390897/
Doctor Who-inspired proxy transmogrifies politically sensitive web to avoid gov censorship | The Register
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/21/doctor_whoinspired_proxy_software_plays_nice_to_fool_censors/
TOPIC: DOCTOR WHO’S BACK!
doctor who with companions bill and nardole
Whovians Gene Turnbow of Krypton Radio and Neale Carter join to talk about the return of Doctor Who after a year’s hiatus and Peter Capaldi’s final season as The Doctor.
Rumor: Kris Marshall Cast As Next Doctor Who? | Screen Rant
http://screenrant.com/doctor-who-season-11-kris-marshall/
‘Doctor Who’: The Next Doctor Rumored to Be ‘Chewing Gum’s’ Black Female Star Michaela Coel | IndieWire
http://www.indiewire.com/2017/04/doctor-who-next-doctor-michaela-coel-rumor-1201807897/
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/15/2017
Highlights: Comedian Michael Brown of Brain Trust joins to talk geek news and the recent Marvel Comics craziness!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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SHOW NOTES
Little Rock Comic Con is coming on as a new sponsor! More next week!
May 20-21 in Benton, AR
http://lrcomiccon.com/
NEWS ITEMS
Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB4I68XVPzQ
Nintendo Discontinues The NES Classic | Kotaku
http://kotaku.com/nintendo-discontinues-the-nes-classic-1794303321
Dwight Schrute To Revive Classic STAR TREK Villain for DISCOVERY | Newsarama
http://www.newsarama.com/33830-report-dwight-schrute-to-revive-classic-star-trek-villain-for-discovery.html
CBS Expects “Star Trek: Discovery” To Get All Access To 4 Million Subscribers | TrekMovie.com
http://trekmovie.com/2017/03/07/cbs-expects-star-trek-discovery-to-get-all-access-to-4-million-subscribers/
Star Trek’s “tricorder” medical scanner just got closer to becoming a reality | Quartz
https://qz.com/957285/star-treks-tricorder-handheld-medical-scanner-just-got-closer-to-becoming-a-reality/
Report: Josh Brolin Is Deadpool 2’s Cable | io9
http://io9.gizmodo.com/report-josh-brolin-is-deadpool-2s-cable-1794265550
Marvel’s New Wolverine is Logan’s Son | ScreenRant
http://screenrant.com/marvels-new-wolverine-is-logans-son/
Joss Whedon to Direct “Batgirl” Solo Movie | Krypton Radio
http://kryptonradio.com/2017/03/30/joss-whedon-direct-batgirl-solo-movie/
Wonder Woman on Track For $83 Million U.S. Opening | CBR.com
http://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-us-opening-projection/
TOPIC: MARVEL’S GONE CRAY CRAY
captain america hail hydra
Comedian Michael Brown of Brain Trust with Michael Brown joins to talk about recent announcements and incidents with Marvel comics that aren’t good.
Marvel Artist Ardian Syaf Hid Anti-Christian And Jewish Messages In This Week’s X-Men Comic | Bleeding Cool
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/04/08/marvel-artist-ardian-syaf-hid-anti-christian-jewish-messages-weeks-x-men-comic/
Marvel’s David Gabriel on the 2016 Market Shift
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/37152/marvels-david-gabriel-2016-market-shift
Damage Control: In Wake Of Backlash, David Gabriel Elaborates On Diversity, Says Marvel Gets Both Sides Of Story | Bleeding Cool
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/03/31/damage-control-wake-backlash-david-gabriel-elaborates-diversity-says-marvel-gets-sides-story/
Marvel editor-in-chief: ‘Writing comics was a hobby for white guys’ | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/may/26/marvel-editor-in-chief-axel-alonso-civil-war-x-men
‘Captain America’ Writer Nick Spencer: Why I Turned Steve Rogers into a Supervillain | The Daily Beast
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/05/25/captain-america-writer-nick-spencer-why-i-turned-steve-rogers-into-a-supervillain.html
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/8/2017
Highlights: Henry Lopez of Paradigm Concepts talks their Arcanis the World of Shattered Empires RPG and it’s update to 5th Edition.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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SHOW NOTES
Little Rock Comic Con is coming on as a new sponsor! More next week!
May 20-21 in Benton, AR
http://lrcomiccon.com/
NEWS ITEMS
Thanks! Shout out to Shane Plays from The Science Fiction History Blog!
http://www.scifihistory.net/the-science-fiction-history-blog/stardate-04032017c-scifi-shoutout-shane-plays-celebrates-multiple-fandoms
Trek Talk: A Star Trek Podcast – Episode 6
http://trektalk.blubrry.com/2017/04/05/trek-talk-a-star-trek-podcast-episode-6/
Gaaron Gilham and co-hosts interview Guy McLimore and Greg Poehlein who, along with David Tepool, designed FASA’s Star Trek The Roleplaying Game first published in 1982.
Star Trek Continues E08 “Still Treads the Shadow”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQeO5uuUbH4
New editions of Vampire and Werewolf RPGs | ICv2
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/37162/new-editions-vampire-werewolf-rpgs
Joe Manganelio is Writing the D&D Movie? And Is it DRAGONLANCE? | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?4012-Joe-Manganiello-is-Writing-the-D-D-Movie#.WOkSgvnyu01#ixzz4dg2vElSQ
Dungeons & Dragons Movie Script Being Developed by Joe Manganiello | ScreenRant
http://screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-movie-joe-manganiello/
GUEST: HENRY LOPEZ OF PARADIGM CONCEPTS
Henry Lopez is the lead writer and line developer for Paradigm Concepts and is the creator of Arcanis: The World of Shattered Empires, Witch Hunter: The Invisible World, and Rotted Capes.
FREE Arcanis Primer on RPG Now:
http://www.rpgnow.com/product/194097/Arcanis-5E-Primer
From the Arcanis Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcanis
Arcanis was originally a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons game, created by Henry Lopez and supported by Paradigm Concepts. It is also the name of the fictional world where the setting takes place. The setting was launched in 2001 and is known for its odd twists on the fantasy genre, as well as its wide member approval and community-based design and construction. Unlike many other fantasy roleplaying games, which focus primarily on tactical combat, the Arcanis campaigns focus on moral ambiguity and politics.
From the Arcanis 5E Kickstarter :
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1418216834/arcanis-5e-rpg/description:
The Arcanis 5E Core Book is a 400+ page book, fully compatible with the latest edition of the world’s most popular fantasy RPG. It will be published with high production values and lavishly illustrated by some of the industry’s most talented artists.
Arcanis first debuted in 2001 as a d20 compatible world setting and campaign. Now it’s time to introduce this award-winning setting to a new generation of players, as well as former fans, with a brand new edition.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 4/1/2017
Highlights: D&D lead Mike Mearls on the success of 5th Edition and the newest D&D book, Tales from the Yawning Portal.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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Show Sponsor Troll Lord Games Kickstarter for 7th Printing of C&C PHB
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676918054/castles-and-crusades-players-handbook-7
Shane’s review of Tales from the Yawning Portal
http://shaneplays.com/dnd-tales-from-the-yawning-portal-review/
GUEST: D&D’s MIKE MEARLS
D&D lead Mike Mearls joins to discuss the surprising success of 5th Edition and the newest D&D book, Tales from the Yawning Portal!
From http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tales-yawning-portal:
When the shadows grow long in Waterdeep and the fireplace in the taproom of the Yawning Portal dims to a deep crimson glow, adventurers from across the Forgotten Realms, and even from other worlds, spin tales and spread rumors of dark dungeons and lost treasures. Some of the yarns overheard by Durnan, the barkeep of the Yawning Portal, are inspired by places and events in far-flung lands from across the D&D multiverse, and these tales have been collected into a single volume.
Within this tome are seven of the most compelling dungeons from the 40+ year history of Dungeons & Dragons. Some are classics that have hosted an untold number of adventurers, while others are some of the most popular adventures ever printed.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/25/2017
Highlights: Award-winning animator and producer Jeffrey Nodelman of Doug, Beavis & Butthead, The Venture Bros., and Gotham Girls fame.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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NEWS ITEMS
Show Sponsor Troll Lord Games Kickstarter for 7th Printing of C&C PHB
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/676918054/castles-and-crusades-players-handbook-7
Kickstarter for Sacred Fire: Psychological RPG about revenge and loyalty
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/poeticstudio/sacred-fire-psychological-rpg-about-revenge-and-lo
Shane’s How to Play GURPS RPG Tutorial video is now out! A year in the making
http://shaneplays.com/how-to-play-gurps-rpg-tutorial/
Shane’s D&D Beyond Beta Phase 1 Review
http://shaneplays.com/dnd-beyond-beta-phase-1-review/
"Plan Escape" – Planescape related viral marketing countdown … most likely Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition
http://planescape.com/
Legendary Horror Artist Bernie Wrightson Passes Away | Comic Book Resources
http://www.cbr.com/bernie-wrightson-passes-away/
GUEST: JEFFREY NODELMAN
As an award winning illustrator and animator, Jeffrey Nodelman has spent over 20 years in the arts and entertainment industry. With a star on the Walt Disney Television Animation “Walk of Fame” his career includes television and film work at: Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Miramax, D.C. Comics and Tokyopop. Not one to typically show his personal work outside of family and friends, his last gallery exhibit was a screening of his short film, “The Tree Elves” as a Presidential pick for Earth Day at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Currently, Mr. Nodelman is the Vice President of Marketing and Media for ATA International and lives in Little Rock, AR with his family and rescue dogs.
Jeffrey’s art show starting March 31, 2017:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1014725595324187/
Jeffrey’s IMDB page:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1532547/
Cantrell Gallery:
http://www.cantrellgallery.com/
CARE – Central Arkansas Rescue Effort for Animals
http://www.careforanimals.org/
NEXT WEEK: MIKE MEARLS
D&D lead Mike Mearls joins to discuss the surprising success of 5th Edition and the newest D&D book, Tales from the Yawning Portal.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/18/2017
Highlights: Husband and wife team Jason Sams and Alex Maier of Shy Snake Games join to talk about Spy DNA, their unique computer RPG, and indie game dev in general!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
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NEWS ITEMS
Wizards of the Coast is releasing an official app to support your D&D campaign | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/12/14899974/wizards-of-the-coast-dungeons-and-dragons-beyond-cursed-rpg-gaming
Kingsway: and RPG set in your Windows 95 desktop (from Hell) | Geek & Sundry
http://geekandsundry.com/kingsway-an-rpg-set-in-your-windows-95-desktop-from-hell/
The first few hours of Mass Effect: Andromeda are… well they aren’t good | Rock Paper Shotgun
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/03/14/mass-effect-andromeda-review-opening-hours/
We have mixed feelings about the first few hours of Mass Effect: Andromeda | PC Gamer
http://www.pcgamer.com/we-have-mixed-feelings-about-the-first-few-hours-of-mass-effect-andromeda/
Mass Effect Andromeda’s animations have already reduced it to a laughing stock | VG247.com
https://www.vg247.com/2017/03/16/mass-effect-andromedas-animations-have-already-reduced-it-to-a-laughing-stock/
GUEST: SHY SNAKE GAMES
Husband and wife team Jason Sams and Alex Maier of Shy Snake Games join to talk about Spy DNA, their unique computer RPG, and indie game dev in general!
Spy DNA is a tactical squad RPG that combines turn-based game mechanics with realistic combat simulation. The game plays about 70 years in the future, and the player controls a squad of genetically-enhanced superspies with unique talents.
Spy DNA on Steam Greenlight
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=876434355
Shy Snake Games
http://www.shysnake.com/
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/11/2017
Highlights: The Nintendo Switch is out! Nintendo’s newest console and the first console intended for both home and portable use... get the latest Switch news plus insight and perspective from indy game dev Johnathan Dixon!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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NEWS ITEMS
Shane Plays interviewed on Onder Radio:
http://onderlibrum.com/index.php/2017/03/09/onder-radio-episode-003/
Nintendo Switch Is Nintendo’s Fastest-Selling Console Ever In The Americas, Europe, and Australia | Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-is-nintendos-fastest-selling-conso/1100-6448486/
Nintendo Switch Has Huge Launch At GameStop, Retailer Says | Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-has-huge-launch-at-gamestop-retail/1100-6448434/
You Can Expect A Super Smash Bros. Game For Nintendo Switch | Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-can-expect-a-super-smash-bros-game-for-nintend/1100-6448593/
People Are Already Trying to Fix the Nintendo Switch’s Dumb Design Issues | Gizmodo
http://gizmodo.com/people-are-trying-to-fix-the-switchs-dumb-design-issues-1793020785
Nintendo prez discusses Switch docks and left Joy-Con issues | Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2017/03/10/nintendo-prez-discusses-switch-docks-and-left-joy-con-issues/
Yes, Nintendo Switch games really do taste bad on purpose | Eurogamer.net
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-03-02-yes-nintendo-switch-cards-really-do-taste-bad-on-purpose
TOPIC: NINTENDO SWITCH
Nintendo hit a home run with the Wii and then barely got to first base with the Wii U. They’ve proven they’re not afraid to take risks and their latest console, the Switch, is further proof of that. Designed as both a home console AND a portable console, have they pushed the concept of what console gaming is further yet again or is it back to the drawing board?
Get the latest Switch news on today’s show, plus insight and perspective from indy game dev Johnathan Dixon!
Nintendo Switch official site:
http://www.nintendo.com/switch/
Modest Arcade (Johnathan Dixon):
http://www.modestarcade.com/
Barkley 2 (a game Johnathan is currently working on):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_2
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 3/4/2017
Highlights: Ed Greenwood, Richard Lee Byers and Geoff Gander talk The Ed Greenwood Group’s Forgotten Realms publishing news! Plus: who would win, Elminster or Drizzt?!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
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Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
NEWS ITEMS
Bill Paxton Dies at 61 | Variety
http://variety.com/2017/film/news/bill-paxton-dead-dies-1201996712/
Shane Plays interviewed on the Matturday Podcast:
https://soundcloud.com/matthew-squaire/6-shane-plays-everything-geek
GUEST: ED GREENWOOD & THE ED GREENWOOD GROUP
Ed Greenwood (Elminster himself!), Richard Lee Byers and Geoff Gander talk The Ed Greenwood Group’s Forgotten Realms publishing news via Onder Librum!
Pitch an RPGA for an exclusive chance to work with Mr. Greenwood on a Realms RPGA!
http://realms.theedgreenwoodgroup.com/rpga-pitch-ormpur/
http://onderlibrum.com/
http://theedgreenwoodgroup.com/
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 2/25/2017
Highlights: Comics legend Neal Adams discusses his multi-decades research into an alternative geological theory of the nature of our planet. He’ll be the first to tell you it sounds whackadoodle until you look at the science behind it. Give it a listen and decide for yourself!
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
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NEWS ITEMS
No news items this week.
GUEST: NEAL ADAMS
Neal Adams is a legend in the comics industry and his art has graced the outside and inside of countless comics. He has had an impact on many other artists with his amazing style as well as fighting for the rights of artists in the industry.
Like many of the characters he has brought to life, Neal has a secret identity: for 30 years he has been researching the geological history and future of planet Earth and believes the evidence points to a theory quite different from that accepted by the mainstream scientific community. Listen in as Neal tells us of the fascinating idea of the Growing Earth and why it’s important!
http://nealadams.com/
Neal’s science videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOdOXoiGTICLdHklMhj9Al8G-1ZLXGEP2
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 2/18/2017
Highlights: Geek news; Game designer Rodney Thompson (D&D 5th Edition, Star Wars Saga system, Lords of Waterdeep, Destiny video game) discusses his Dusk City Outlaws fantasy heist RPG.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
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http://kryptonradio.com/
Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
NEWS ITEMS
Loren Wiseman, co-founder of Game Designers Workshop and co-designer of Traveller, passes away | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3858-Loren-Wiseman-RIP#.WKTpDfkrKCg
Explore the Worlds of 2000 AD With New JUDGE DREDD & THE WORLDS OF 2000 AD Roleplaying Game! | EN World
http://www.enworld.org/forum/content.php?3857-Explore-the-Worlds-of-2000-AD-With-New-JUDGE-DREDD-THE-WORLDS-OF-2000AD-Roleplaying-Game!#.WKiDWPkrK00#ixzz4Z3hXXkjQ
Lego Ideas Dungeon Master
https://ideas.lego.com/projects/165437
GUEST: RPG DESIGNER RODNEY THOMPSON
Rodney Thompson is a game designer whose credits include D&D 5th Edition , the Star Wars Saga system RPG, the Lords of Waterdeep boardgame, and the Destiny video game from Bungie.
The designer of Lords of Waterdeep is Kickstarting a fantasy heist RPG | Geek & Sundry
http://geekandsundry.com/the-designer-of-lords-of-waterdeep-is-kickstarting-a-fantasy-heist-rpg/
Dusk City Outlaws Kickstarter:
A roleplaying game of heists & other thievery by Rodney Thompson. Play as members of 8 criminal cartels in a massive fantasy city.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/481478805/dusk-city-outlaws
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 2/11/2017
Highlights: Richard Hatch tribute; Felipe Pepe (The CRPG Book Project) and Matt Barton (Dungeons & Desktops, Matt Chat) discuss the RPG Codex Game of the Year voting results and related carnage.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
NEWS ITEMS
Richard Hatch, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ star, dead at 71 | NY Daily News
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/richard-hatch-battlestar-galactica-star-dead-71-article-1.2966680
Shane’s September 24, 2016 Interview With Richard Hatch at Spa-Con in Hot Springs, AR
http://shaneplays.com/richard-hatch-interview-shane-plays-podcast-extra/
TOPIC: RPG CODEX GAME OF THE YEAR VOTING RESULTS
Felipe Pepe (The CRPG Book Project) and Matt Barton (Dungeons & Desktops, Matt Chat) join to discuss…
Are RPGs better than 5 years ago? Has Kickstarter really delivered? Have indies done any great RPG? Are we getting more PC ports? Has the “Age of Incline” truly arrived?
The Age of Incline: RPG Codex’s 2012-2016 GOTY Results
http://www.rpgcodex.net/content.php?id=10535
Related forum discussion:
http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/the-age-of-incline-rpg-codexs-2012-2016-goty-results.113518/
NEXT WEEK: RPG DESIGNER RODNEY THOMPSON
Rodney Thompson is a game designer whose credits include D&D, the Star Wars RPG, the Lords of Waterdeep boardgame, and the Destiny videogame from Bungie.
Dusk City Outlaws Kickstarter:
A roleplaying game of heists & other thievery by Rodney Thompson. Play as members of 8 criminal cartels in a massive fantasy city.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/481478805/dusk-city-outlaws
Shane Plays Podcast Extra:
Richard Hatch Interview
Highlights: Radio interview with Richard Hatch (Apollo, original Battlestar Galactica) recorded September 24, 2016 at Spa-Con in Hot Springs, AR.
This interview was originally broadcast on that date's live Shane Plays radio show.
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 2/4/2017
Highlights: Geek news; RPG designer Ross Watson (Savage RIFTS, Warhammer 40K, Star Wars: Edge of the Empire).
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
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NEWS ITEMS
Doctor Who and spinoff series Class debut on BBC America April 15
Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi to bow out from BBC series | BBC News
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-38805151
John Hurt Dead: ‘Elephant Man’ Star Was 77 | Hollywood Reporter
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/john-hurt-dead-elephant-man-809521
PETA wants Warhammer characters to stop wearing furs now | PC Gamer
http://www.pcgamer.com/peta-wants-warhammer-characters-to-stop-wearing-furs-now/
The CW Picks Up Black Lightning Pilot From Greg Berlanti | comicbook.com
http://comicbook.com/2017/02/03/the-cw-picks-up-black-lightning-pilot-from-greg-berlanti/
It’s Official: The Dune Reboot Has Found Its Director | Bleeding Cool
https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/02/01/official-dune-reboot-legendary-pictures-director/
GUEST: RPG GAME DESIGNER ROSS WATSON
From Wikipedia:
Ross Watson is a designer of computer, miniature and role-playing games and a writer in various genres. Watson worked on the Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay line as the Lead Developer for Dark Heresy, was the lead designer for Rogue Trader and Deathwatch, and was part of the design team for Black Crusade. He was the lead developer for both Aaron Allston’s Strike Force and Savage Worlds Rifts. His written works include the Accursed and Weird War I settings for Savage Worlds, contributions to the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG, and the video games Darksiders II, Warhammer 40,000: Regicide, and Battlefleet Gothic: Armada. Watson has designed rules and scenarios for miniature game lines, such as Dust Warfare, and he has written for several card games, including Warhammer: Invasion, Empire Engine, and the Lost Legacy series.
Ross’s personal site:
http://therosswatson.com/
Ross’s Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Watson_(game_designer)
Evil Beagle Games:
http://www.evilbeaglegames.com/
Savage Rifts:
https://www.peginc.com/product-category/rifts/
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 1/28/2017
Highlights: Geek news; Jonathan Lane of Fan Film Factor joins to talk about the Star Trek Axanar lawsuit settlement and the future of Axanar.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
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NEWS ITEMS
Star Wars Episode VIII is “The Last Jedi” | StarWars.com
http://www.starwars.com/news/the-official-title-for-star-wars-episode-viii-revealed
Logan Is In A “Different Universe” Than Other X-Men Movies, Jackman Says | Gamespot
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/logan-is-in-a-different-universe-than-other-x-men-/1100-6447140/
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire crowdfunding on Fig
https://www.fig.co/campaigns/deadfire
Pillars of Eternity “Road to Eternity” documentary free on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA8FfDskw4Q
TOPIC: AXANAR SETTLEMENT w/ JONATHAN LANE
Jonathan Lane of Fan Film Factor joins to discuss what the CBS/ Paramount vs Axanar lawsuit settlement actually means and what we can expect moving forward for Axanar and other Star Trek fan films.
Fan Film Factor:
http://fanfilmfactor.com/
Official statement from Axanar Productions regarding the lawsuit settlement:
http://www.axanarproductions.com/9707-2/
NEXT WEEK: RPG GAME DESIGNER ROSS WATSON
From Wikipedia:
Ross Watson is a designer of computer, miniature and role-playing games and a writer in various genres. Watson worked on the Warhammer 40,000 Roleplay line as the Lead Developer for Dark Heresy, was the lead designer for Rogue Trader and Deathwatch, and was part of the design team for Black Crusade. He was the lead developer for both Aaron Allston’s Strike Force and Savage Worlds Rifts. His written works include the Accursed and Weird War I settings for Savage Worlds, contributions to the Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG, and the video games Darksiders II, Warhammer 40,000: Regicide, and Battlefleet Gothic: Armada. Watson has designed rules and scenarios for miniature game lines, such as Dust Warfare, and he has written for several card games, including Warhammer: Invasion, Empire Engine, and the Lost Legacy series.
Ross’s personal site:
http://therosswatson.com/
Ross’s Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Watson_(game_designer)
Evil Beagle Games:
http://www.evilbeaglegames.com/
Savage Rifts:
https://www.peginc.com/product-category/rifts/
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 1/14/2016
Highlights: Geek news; Shane and radio veteran Dave Elswick count down their top 5 anticipated geek movies of 2017.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
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Listen to the Shane Plays podcast on iTunes, Google Play Music and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories) after the live show.
NEWS ITEMS
Nintendo Switch price set at $299, launching March 3 | Polygon
http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/12/14244400/nintendo-switch-price-release-date
Justice League Photo Finally Unites the Team | Gizmodo
http://io9.gizmodo.com/justice-league-photo-unites-the-team-in-ominous-fog-1790953002
Here’s Why ‘Rogue One’ Failed to Take Off in China | The Wrap
http://www.thewrap.com/heres-rogue-one-failed-take-off-china/
‘Rogue One’: Darth Vader’s Final Scene Was a Last-Minute Addition | Collider
http://collider.com/rogue-one-darth-vader-scene/
Star Wars will not digitally recreate Carrie Fisher for next film | Entertainment Weekly
http://ew.com/movies/2017/01/13/star-wars-carrie-fisher/
TOPIC: TOP 5 GEEK MOVIES OF 2017
Shane and his friend and radio talk show veteran Dave Elswick (daily Dave Elswick Show) count down their top 5 must see geek movies of 2017.
Helpful 2017 geek movie articles:
Our 40 Most Anticipated Films For 2017 | Geek Exchange
http://www.geekexchange.com/editorial/our-40-most-anticipated-films-for-2017/
The Most Anticipated Movies of 2017 | Den of Geek!
http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/2017-movies/260264/the-most-anticipated-movies-of-2017
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 1/7/2016
Highlights: Geek news; Indy video game developer Nick Robalik of PixelMetal talks Sombrero, the Spaghetti Western party game.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
Support Shane Plays Radio on Patreon!
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Krypton Radio is SciFi for your Wifi.
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NEWS ITEMS
‘Star Trek’ Fan Film Dispute Goes to Jury Trial in Big Ruling | The Hollywood Reporter
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/judge-makes-big-ruling-sending-star-trek-fan-film-dispute-jury-trial-960703
New D&D Book Coming April 4th: Tales from the Yawning Portal
http://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tales-yawning-portal
WoW’s Diablo Anniversary Celebration Includes a Secret Cow Level | GameSpot
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wows-diablo-anniversary-celebration-includes-a-sec/1100-6446630/
The mesentery: A ‘new’ organ you didn’t know you had | CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/04/health/new-organ-mesentery/
GUEST: PIXELMETAL
PixelMetal is a strong, independent videogame company
located somewhere in New York City.
http://site.pixelmetal.com/
Gritty Gets Pretty in Spaghetti Western Sombrero | The Escapist
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/binging-indie/14811-Pixelmetal-Sombrero-Indie-Local-Multi-Western#&gid=gallery_4885&pid=1
Sombrero: Spaghetti Western Mayhem on Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/472690/?snr=1_5_1100__1100
Podcast version of the live Shane Plays geek talk radio show from 12/31/2016
Highlights: Carrie Fisher tribute; Rogue One: A Star Wars Story deep dive with Michael Brown and Stephen Chenault including likes, dislikes and easter eggs.
Shane Plays airs on Saturdays at 1:05 PM Central on 96.5 FM The Answer in Little Rock. It can also be heard online at http://965fmtheanswer.com. Call in at 501-823-0965 or tweet @ShanePlays during the show!
Like what you hear?
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SHOW NOTES
Carrie Fisher, ‘Star Wars” Princess Leia, dies at 60 | CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/27/entertainment/carrie-fisher-obit-star-wars/
‘Rogue One’ Set to Close Out 2016 With Third Straight Weekend at #1 | Box Office Mojo
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4254&p=.htm
Lucasfilm Responds to Rogue One CG Character Backlash | Movieweb.com
http://movieweb.com/rogue-one-tarkin-leia-cg-character-backlash-lucasfilm/
27 Secrets You Probably Didn’t Catch In “Rogue One” | BuzzFeed
https://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/rogue-one-easter-eggs?utm_term=.lkd9yBZAP#.dm74MmvVG
TOPIC: ROGUE ONE
Deep dive into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story including spoilers, easter eggs and likes and dislikes.
Recurring guests Michael Brown of Brain Trust with Michael Brown and Stephen Chenault of Troll Lord Games join.
NEXT WEEK: PIXELMETAL
PixelMetal is a strong, independent videogame company
located somewhere in New York City.
http://site.pixelmetal.com/
Gritty Gets Pretty in Spaghetti Western Sombrero | The Escapist
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/binging-indie/14811-Pixelmetal-Sombrero-Indie-Local-Multi-Western#&gid=gallery_4885&pid=1
Sombrero: Spaghetti Western Mayhem on Steam
http://store.steampowered.com/app/472690/?snr=1_5_1100__1100