Share

cover art for Powerpuff Girls The Diablo Cut, XBOX Series vs DRM & Crazy Ants vs Red Crabs

Nerds Amalgamated

Powerpuff Girls The Diablo Cut, XBOX Series vs DRM & Crazy Ants vs Red Crabs

Season 1, Ep. 172

Despite the universe conspiring to prevent us releasing this week, we've finally got this episode done. Things will be a bit hectic for a few weeks while we sort out moving, but we'll be back to our usual schedule soon.


The Powerpuff Girls, created from sugar, spice and everything nice, were nearly rebooted into a weird dark alternative universe where the Powerpuff girls gain some additional bitterness and relationship issues. It's pretty bad, and the leaked script has gotten the entire concept dumped for a rewrite.


The Xbox Series (Dumb name) has joined the PS4 as another example of restrictive DRM that will inevitably lead to more ewaste and cultural loss. Yep. Professor's mad again. Console developers lock games to their specific hardware then make sure that you can only play it as long as they'll let you.


Invasive crazy ants are killing all the famous Christmas Island crabs. Scientists are fighting back with micro wasps. Kinda the opposite of what we all thought science would do in 50s B movies.


This week DJ watched the new DOTA anime (apparently it's really good) and Professor watched Edge of Tomorrow (also really good).



Live Action Powerpuff Girls...a Colossal Diaster

- https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/powerpuff-girls-pilot-reworked-the-100-prequel-1234981201/


DRM vs Xbox Series

- https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-one-series-x-drm-problem/


Crazy Ants vs Red Crabs

- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-25/scientists-work-to-curb-crazy-ants-on-christmas-island/100161132



Nerdful things


DJ

- Dota: Dragon's Blood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dota:_Dragon%27s_Blood

Rating: :4/5


Professor

- Edge of Tomorrow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edge_of_Tomorro

Rating: 4/5



Other topics discussed


Diablo Cody (American writer and producer. She gained recognition for her candid blog and subsequent memoir, Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper (2005). Cody received critical acclaim for her screenwriting debut film, Juno (2007), winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay, and the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original...

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 199. Don't Reboot The Crow, Neuralink Success, and Pokemon Law

    01:02:41
    The Crow is one of BPM's favourite movies, as well as a Brandan Lee's final film role. There's talks about rebooting it with a new storyline and BPM, along with the original director, are not very happy about it.Neuralink has begun human trials, beset with animal testing issues and beaten to market by over a decade. The Nerds discuss the sci-fi future Elon Musk wants, and the impact Neuralink might have on society.Need a lawyer? Better call Pikachu. Pokemon Law is serious business, and an interview with the former chief lawyer of The Pokemon Company has some tips for making sure your fan project doesn't get shut down.The Crow ReDon’t - https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/03/18/original-the-crow-director-rejects-remake-says-film-should-remain-untouched-of-respect-for-brandon-lee-it-is-his-legacy-thats-how-it-should-remain/ - https://thatparkplace.com/new-the-crow-reboot-plot-and-story-details-allegedly-leaked/ Elon Musk Neuralink actually works….on humans - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/first-neuralink-patient-livestreams-himself-using-brain-chip/103617606 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzNHxC96rDEConfessions of a Pokemon Lawyer - https://aftermath.site/pokemon-lawyer-cease-desist-fan-project-pikachu-movie Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/11xKeQzec5E81uaKfrfNXe6Q5IHRoqaMJDBe-Vjc4Wv0/edit?usp=sharing
  • 198. WB Kills Another Company, The Oscars and Razzies, and How Stress Makes You Dumber

    01:01:21
    Warner Bros seem to be intent on killing everything they own. The latest casualty is Adult Swim's Games library. Professor reminisces about some of his favourite games from this publisher that will no longer be available to customers.The Oscars and Razzies happened again this week, so the Nerds discuss the impact the winners might have on the direction of movies of the future.Stress is making you dumber. This is a Bad Thing with bad implication for the environment and the economy. Oh, and it's contagious.WB wipes out Adult Swim games- As more developers confirm, it looks likely that ALL Adult Swim Games titles will be removed by May [UPDATE: Better Links] Razzies and Oscars recap- These are the worst films and performances of the year, according to the Razzie Awards - ABC News - Oppenheimer dominated the 2024 Academy Awards. But did it break the record for most Oscar wins of all time? - ABC News - Oscars 2024: Oscars producer apologises for Best Picture announcement blunder, Jimmy Kimmel told not to mention Trump - ABC News - Godzilla Minus One's Oscar win is a victory for low-budget action films. Can they disrupt the Marvel machine? - ABC News Chronic Stress affects the environment- Chronic stress and inflammation linked to societal and environmental impacts in new study - A multiscale inflammatory map: linking individual stress to societal dysfunction Full show notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MW2ObJ4KLcLPbR6FDntiF5D9kts42nvQr_gRvjxcR2I/edit?usp=sharing
  • Yuzu and The Crew Updates, Executive Meddling and Teaching Children to Talk

    49:47
    This week we bring you the latest updates in the Nintendo vs Yuzu case, the first shots in the war to save games from deletion, and the push towards even more live service games.Executives are ruining movies. We discuss the reasons and the solutions to escape executive meddling.Finally, we put on our boomer hats to complain about how kids these days learn.Yuzu vs Nintendo Recap and Aftermathhttps://fxtwitter.com/PC_Focus_/status/1763601710314889356?t=xaDd6Uc3YOqdPF48O1X03A&s=19 https://fxtwitter.com/oatmealdome/status/1764704580724576465?s=46&t=YKm7FJZd9EGYS65qIVSfjQ https://twitter.com/yuzuemu/status/1764733659444064671?t=Djc1WhGrAIkokSovP1XtRw&s=19 https://hackaday.com/2024/03/05/yuzu-and-citra-emulators-shut-down-after-legal-pressure-from-nintendo/ Ross Scott Lawsuit updatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAD5iMe0Xj4 Live Service games fails https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/745920/view/ https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/03/05/warner-bros-discovery-says-new-live-service-and-mobile-game-plans-will-focus-on-game-of-thrones-harry-potter-mortal-kombat-and-dc-ips/ Executive screwing uphttps://www.bustle.com/entertainment/dakota-johnson-teatime-book-club https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/rooster-teeth-shutting-down-warner-bros-discovery-1235931953/ Babies are losing words dailyhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/screen-time-and-toddlers-kids-language-speech-words-development/103541806 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2808593 Full show notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/12db3B4CK-c_QxFStpRCkVczrgWtaXeH9nLftG5a_vMo/edit?usp=sharing
  • 196. Nintendo Vs Yuzu, Marvel's Future, and The Benefits of Green Space

    53:00
    Nintendo are suing a Fruit company. The Yuzu emulator is under attack. The Professor has some thoughts on how this affects the future of games preservation.Marvel are trying to recover from a few big failures recently. The DJ ponders their future projects and what they need to do to bring the audience back.Going outside is really, REALLY good for you. The DJ and Professor consider going into politics to build more green space.Nintendo vs Yuzu- https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/1762576284817768457 - https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/27/24085075/nintendo-switch-emulator-yuzu-lawsuit Marvel Rebuild- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-fantastic-four-avengers-movies-1235830951/ Forest Bathing for teens- https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/teens-benefit-forest-bathing-even-cities Full show notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jGL2xw2ngTVuYLi4mcmVuZDZ3sO3kNaXGHhlQ2tj_yg/edit?usp=sharing
  • 195. The Future of Games Consoles, Tyler Perry and Sora AI, and Gaming For Your Health

    51:26
    Rumours are flying about the next generation of games consoles. The Nerds discuss the future and where we might be going next, whether that's a mid generation Pro release, a full new generation, or the PC master race.Sora AI has scared Tyler Perry away from an $800m investment. Perry thinks the future is all AI, all the time, but we think there's a possible dark future coming.Video games help your brain. Seriously. Scientists say so, so it must be true.The Future of games consoles- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/where-is-the-console-hardware-market-headed-opinion- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/video-game-consoles-are-doomed-right-opinionTyler Perry Interview- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/tyler-perry-ai-alarm-1235833276/Gaming improves performances- https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-playing-video-games-attention-memory.htmlFull Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QeK-6kC7L5QzDZI637Zt-ErcYH0v22zeitv272MpM4I/edit?usp=sharing
  • 194. OpenAI's Sora, Game Key Resellers and Delicious Meaty Rice

    53:27
    OpenAI's Sora has gotten Hollywood in a tizzy about robots taking their jobs. Again. Hopefully the robots don't come for us next.You might be tempted to buy games cheaply on a key reseller, but game devs would really rather you pirate their games instead. We'll tell you why.Scientists have grown lab grown meat on a substrate of rice. Professor thinks this will make great burritos. DJ isn't so convinced.Open A.I Video creation - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/openai-introduces-ai-video-tools-encroaches-hollywood-1235826527/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXpdyAWLDas A Game Dev Investigates Game Key Resellers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLJkg_B3gyYMeaty Rice- https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68293149- https://www.cell.com/matter/fulltext/S2590-2385(24)00016-XRest of the show notes will be on : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sVB0dc46JVvTVHVCxS6D62VYsEzJR7ICfDLemAiRjRs/edit?usp=sharing
  • 193. Fighting Anticheat, Rise of the AntiFans and the reason you shouldn't pick your nose

    01:01:01
    With Vanguard Anticheat coming to a League of Legends near you, it's worth knowing more about how it works and why it isn't the saviour you might think it is. We discuss the history of cheating, and why Anticheat never seems to work properly.GRRM has some things to say about toxicity and the AntiFan. The AntiFan is a creature of hatred, dedicated to tearing down creators. But why? You probably have some bad habits that you won't admit to. But if you pick your nose you might want to think twice, because nose picking might be linked to Alzheimers Riot Games’ Vanguard more like VanDon’t - https://www.esportsheaven.com/features/the-cracks-in-riot-vanguards-shield-anti-cheat-and-the-secret-battle-with-hackers/ George R Martin : “Toxicity Is Growing” - https://boundingintocomics.com/2024/02/05/game-of-thrones-creator-george-r-r-martin-says-toxicity-is-growing-in-fandom-culture-laments-how-social-media-is-ruled-by-anti-fans-who-delight-in-dancing-on-the-graves-of-anyone-whose/ Nose picking is linked to Alzheimer’s - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/can-your-nosepicking-habit-lead-to-alzheimers-what-science-says/articleshow/107468529.cms?from=mdr Rest of the show notes can be found here : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SoUDB2TNd2xi-1vkDsOrN6K2Wgs8AEG-UU7BdRxnJw/edit?usp=sharing
  • 192. Apple's Malicious Compliance, Brains In Jars and Nolan's Big Fat Enormous Movies

    59:43
    The EU has made some demands of Apple, and Apple has complied in the barest possible manner. They're still screwing devs over, and we're not happy about it.Brains in jars have been a staple of sci-fi for decades. They're a step closer with the latest research into keeping brains functioning without a body. We're a bit worried about the implications, though.Christopher Nolan likes BIG movies, but he feels like he can't go back to making small ones. We discuss the impacts this could have on the industry.Apple’s malicious compliance - https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-to-allow-alternative-app-stores-in-europe Don’t be so pig brained - https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/pig-brain-kept-alive-for-five-hours-separated-from-the-body - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-39344-7#Sec1 Christopher Nolan loves BIG MOVIES - https://time.com/6589108/christopher-nolan-oppenheimer-oscars-interview/ - https://variety.com/2024/film/news/christopher-nolan-wont-direct-small-movies-loves-past-lives-1235892298/ Show notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5SDq6qitfPi8zR6Ek14_DMg-EuxwcrOHkafgYd460o/edit?usp=sharing
  • 191. Suing to Save Your Games, Robot Avatars and The Oscars Nominations

    44:26
    This week, a moderately famous Youtuber made waves with a plan to sue game developers for shutting down games. Ross Scott wants to fight the You Will Own Nothing future and he's starting with The Crew. He's taking a big step to securing consumer rights and we can't wait to see how it goes.Soon, even factory workers will be able to work from home using virtual reality and robots. iCub has developed a remote control robot that lets anyone take control of a small humanoid and explore the world. Domo arigato, Mr Roboto.The Oscar nominations are back, and there's almost as much drama as a Will Smith slap.The Lawsuit Fighting for the Future of Games- YouTuber plans lawsuit against Ubisoft for 'The Crew' server closure - Dead Game News: The Crew iCuB3 the next frontier- iCub3 avatar system: Enabling remote fully immersive embodiment of humanoid robots Oscar Nominations 2024 highlights and snubs- Oscar Nominations 2024: 'Oppenheimer' Dominates With 13 Nods, 'Poor Things' Follows With 11 - The most shocking snubs and surprises of the 2024 Oscar nominations Show Notes Link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/12_mDGOLBrk08vqak3li11Ol2UrvpguKd46fP8Jkytts/edit?usp=sharing