Episode 101: Legalize Everything

10/30/14 • 64 min

This week, we bring in a comic book academic to discuss the Avengers 2 trailer, as well as Dave's rising Street Fighter cred, his gleeful anticipation of Lego Batman 3, and how insane the DC Universe has become. Pat also laments the Dark Souls 2 DLC, we discuss our favourite Hitman moments, Norris discusses his first few hours with Sunset Overdrive, as well as Marvel conspiracy theories. Hopped-Up Gamers: Chris Norris, Dave Special Guest: Pat McDonnell - Elder Statesman, Comic Book Ombudsman Beer of the Week: Rainier Beer

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