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Epic Games purchases a defunct mall for their new offices and acquire RAD Game Tools. Also, Studio Ghibli is back with their first feature film in four years. And, believe it or not, Quibi finds new life...sort of. That and more, as Victoria and Mikkel host this episode of This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Thank you for listening to the show! As our first year of the podcast wraps up, Victoria, Keith, and Mikkel look back on their pop culture bright spots of 2020 and what keeps them excited for the future after one hellish year. Thanks again for coming on this ride with us, and we can't wait to offer more in 2021. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Cartoon Network released a nearly two-minute video that shows Steven Universe's Pearl schooling kids on systemic racism and how Black people are often erased from history books. Also, Ava DuVernay is helming the live-action adaptation of Naomi for the CW, a character originally co-written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker; meanwhile, Hailee Steinfeld has been rumored to have been playing Kate Bishop in Disney+’s Hawkeye series, and we love us some Kate Bishop. And in the biggest news, HBOMax just put down the Big Joker and is daring anyone to do anything about it. Understandably, AMC Theaters is pissed. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Bookstores are feeling a much needed boost after the publishing of A Promised Land, the first of two presidential memoirs from Barack Obama, and Victoria and Keith discuss their reading goals as they wrap up the year. They also dive into two important upcoming sequels--Wonder Woman 1984 and Black Panther 2--and discuss the possible story options that we just might see. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The Election is over! Victoria and Mikkel take a slight exhale and go back to what they love--discussing everything you need to know in pop culture, including Destiny 2, Demon Slayer, bad Netflix subtitles, and National Novel Writing Month. Also, The Mandolorian, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Netflix's Over Christmas. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Raya and the Last Dragon is coming and is heavily inspired by Southeast Asian cultures, so Keith and Mikkel discuss the hits, misses, and comparisons to Avatar: The Last Airbender. And Animaniacs is back from their tower, adding to a growing slate of nostalgia-based reboots including Power Rangers, Barney, and Rugrats. Also, Quibi is dead, long live Quibi. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Mila Jovovich is back in another video game movie adaptation after anchoring six Resident Evil movies across 15 years. This time, she's here with Monster Hunter. Also, an upcoming comic book adaptation has a Black bisexual woman detective in a supernatural noir, and Victoria and Mikkel are here for it. And the DC Future State is giving us a new Bat-family, Wonder Woman, Justice League, and more, and everything looks fantastic. And are we finally getting a Static Shock adaptation, courtesy of Michael B. Jordan? That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Capitalism gives us so much pop culture to enjoy, but comes with plenty that no one asked for. At the top of the list of movies that few people want are James Cameron's Avatar sequels, turning the billion-dollar film into a five-picture franchise. But if they build it, will people still come? Keith and Mikkel round up this week's news including Ms. Marvel's casting, a Lion King sequel, and new Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

After what feels like a hundred years, Attack on Titan's final season is coming! And if that weren't enough, the Haikyū!! is coming back, too. And from Disney+, WandaVision is giving us House of M vibes, and Victoria and Mikkel discuss everything they're looking forward to from the small screen. Also, Supergirl becomes the first show canceled from the Arrowverse... fair, or nah? That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Victoria and Keith talk about Sony's long-awaited PS5 release date and price, and how quickly they're flying off the shelf. One of the games coming soon to next-gen consoles is Hogwarts Legacy--the first open world action-based RPG set in the Harry Potter universe--which brings up a difficult discussion for our hosts: how do you manage as someone who grew up on Harry Potter but who is against JK Rowling? Also, the Great British Bake Off is back, Jaden Smith's Solution Committee is getting started, and so much more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Sony and Microsoft are set to launch their console race as Microsoft is the first to announce their price point for the new Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Also, DC Comics hire Daniel Cherry III as General Manager and Senior Vice President, and he states his intentions on embracing the diversity of DC's audience. Plus Dune, The Mandolorian, a Scott Pilgrim video game and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Nintendo's Mario is back in a big way. Also back is the cast of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as they announce a 30-year reunion special and possible reboot. And most importantly, John Boyega gets a lot off his chest, and Victoria and Keith are here for it. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

With so much news Keith and Mikkel bookend the episode with two lightning rounds, including the cancelations of Patriot Act and Drunk History, and BTS breaking a YouTube record in 24 hours. Also, what would spell success for The Batman? Plus, Keith and Mikkel look forward to Fall Guys, and discuss the AMC/Universal deal that will likely change the movie landscape forever. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Where did you first learn about Fred Hampton? Because it wasn't in school. Also, Victoria and Keith discuss the impact of DC's layoffs, and Avatar: The Last Airbender seeing history repeat itself as the original creators pull out of the Netflix adaptation. Plus, Apple and Google square off against Epic Games. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Diversity in comics is a mess as Keith and Mikkel discuss data on just how little progress the industry has made. Plus, Netflix lands a whopping 160 Emmy nominations, and HBO's Watchmen lands 26 itself, including lead actress Regina King. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap, the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

The Eisner Awards celebrate the best in comics. San Diego Comic-Con floods us with news. Also, "Rodham" brings us an alternate history for Hillary Clinton, to which Victoria and Keith ask... who wanted this? Plus, a jam-packed lightning round of news including The Legend of Korra coming to Netflix and why you should check your old Pokémon cards -- one just sold for a record $224,500. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap, the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Lego and Nintendo unite to make a beautiful marriage with a Lego Nintendo. Ghost of Tsushima ain't the only samurai making news this week as Usagi Yojimbo is coming to Netflix. And Jamie Foxx and Joseph Gordon-Levitt bring Project Power where the drug war meets super heroism. Also, Victoria and Mikkel review NBC's new streaming platform, Peacock. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap, the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Quibi loses 90% of new users after their free trail and we're not surprised. Batwoman is Black, but with a character description that makes us facepalm. Did DC take one step forward and two steps back? And a new announcement brings us the cop show nobody asked for. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap, the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Musical nerd, comic nerd, anime nerd, gamer nerd... nerddom is a spectrum! Get to know your hosts as Victoria, Mikkel, and Keith come together to celebrate the diverse playground that is being a Black nerd. And, of course, they share some news. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap, the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Michael Keaton may return as Batman, making us wonder if we're one step closer to Batman Beyond. Over the Moon and Little Voice has Victoria excited for what's to come onscreen. And as Hollywood actors begin to step down from voicing characters of color, Keith and Victoria both wonder what took so long and if we'll ever defeat Scarlett Johansson. That and more, This Week In Nerd News. This episode of This Week In Nerd News is sponsored by Wiretap, the Chrome extension that makes Netflix social. Watch with your friends, anytime, no scheduling needed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher Follow Black Nerd Problems on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter