Tales from the Loop, Paper Mario for Switch, Mad Max Prequel, Tony Hawk’s Remaster, EVO Online (#65)

05/18/20 • 98 min

This week, Phill and Nick check out the Amazon Prime sci-fi series, Tales from the Loop. Other news includes more Mandalorian casting (and memes), Paper Mario The Origami King, and Unreal Engine 5. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Podcasts or SoundCloud to get each new episode direct to your device! Follow us on Twitter for updates, news and the occasional joke: www.twitter.com/cynoptpodcast Check out The Cynical Optimist Blog: cynoptblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -CREDITS- The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc) Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer) Logo by Nick Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward Edited by Phill Show Outline and Time Stamps: Intro 0:00:39 TV/Film news 0:03:36 - New Mutants coming to cinemas in August? - More details on the Mad Max Fury Road prequel - Scarface Remake: Luca Guadagnino to direct - Hamilton coming to Disney+ in July - Percy Jackson films coming to Disney+ Gaming news 0:21:02 - Paper Mario: The Origami King announced, releasing July - Bethesda outlines content roadmap for Fallout 76, set to utilise “season” structure for releases - Petition from Star Wars Battlefront II fans for the game to get more content has around 60k signatures - Star Wars Episode I Racer missed its May 12 launch; no new date yet - EVO 2020 moves online; Super Smash Bros. Ultimate removed from line-up - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 remaster announced; coming September - Epic shows off Unreal Engine 5 - Sony creates Playstation Studios brand for its first party games and games it supports - Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft’s ‘E3-style showcase’ coming in July - Weird Product of the Week: Get a Square Enix face mask when you spend $100! Discussion: Tales from the Loop Review 0:39:53 Phill and Nick check out Tales from the Loop, a sci-fi series based off a series of digital paintings. Each episode looks at a different sci-fi concept but it all forms one story – is it any good? (Spoilers from: 0:54:48) Good News Story & Outro 1:31:07

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I Am Not Okay With This, The Last of Us Part 2 Leaks, New Mutants on VOD, Boba Fett Returns (#64)

This week, Phill and Nick look at one of Netflix’s new coming-of-age teen drama shows with I Am Not Okay With This. Other news includes Ms. Monopoly’s odd ad, Boba Fett in the Mandalorian, Tom Cruise in Space, and the Xbox Series X “gameplay reveal” event. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or SoundCloud to get each new episode direct to your device! Follow us on Twitter for updates, news and the occasional joke: www.twitter.com/cynoptpodcast Check out The Cynical Optimist Blog: cynoptblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -CREDITS- The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc) Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer) Logo by Nick Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward Edited by Phill Show Outline and Time Stamps: Intro 0:00:39 TV/Film news 0:07:08 - Space Force trailer released - The Mandalorian Season 2 casting and speculation - Taika Waititi to direct new Star Wars movie - Should the Star Wars films follow the MCU approach? - The New Mutants possibly coming to both video-on-demand and in the cinemas - NASA working with Tom Cruise for movie aboard the space station Gaming news 0:37:38 - Ms. Monopoly’s odd ad - The Last of Us Part 2 Leaks and Controversy - Xbox Series X’s “Gameplay Reveal” event - Super Mario 64 PC Port created; taken down - Nintendo leak released Wii source code, development details, N64 tech demos - Activision Blizzard contracts betting monitor for their eSports leagues - EA plans to make more Star Wars games - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga due in October - High-end fashion designers are utilising Animal Crossing New Horizons Discussion: I Am Not Okay with This Review 1:01:51 Phill and Nick watch I am Not Okay With This, and wonder whether they were okay with it? Maybe they even liked it? (Spoiler-free despite indications otherwise). Good News Story & Outro 1:18:39 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-03-25-games-industry-rallies-in-fight-against-covid-19

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The Boys, Snyder Cut Announced, G2A Caught Selling Stolen Keys, Sonic Movie Sequel Coming (#66)

This week, Phill and Nick check out Amazon Prime’s gritty superhero series, The Boys. Other news includes the announcement of the Snyder Cut (and the winner of the bet!), the announcement of a Sonic sequel and a new Star Wars VR game. Subscribe on Spotify, iTunes, Google Play Podcasts or SoundCloud to get each new episode direct to your device! Follow us on Twitter for updates, news and the occasional joke: www.twitter.com/cynoptpodcast Check out The Cynical Optimist Blog: cynoptblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -CREDITS- The Cynical Optimists is created and hosted by Phill "haddowinc" Haddow (@haddowinc) Nick "NGM" Mortimer (@MickNortimer) Logo by Nick Cynical Optimists Theme and Stingers by Joe Hayward Edited by Phill Show Outline and Time Stamps: Intro 0:00:39 TV/Film news 0:04:41 - Former Marvel Comics Editor harassed in Central Park - Trailer released for Star Wars Jedi Temple Challenge - Rumour: Thrawn Series on Disney+? - The Simpsons in 4:3 on Disney+ - Ruby Rose has left CW’s Batwoman - Harley Quinn show is available on 4OD - Rick and Morty S4B mini-discussion - Sonic the Hedgehog movie getting a sequel - Rumour: Henry Cavill to appear in more DC films as Superman - Snyder Cut of Justice League Announced: the result of Phill and Nick’s bet! Gaming news 0:32:55 - G2A caught selling stolen game keys - Frontier CEO imagines physical games will go away within 2-3 years – will it? - PS5 speculation - PS5 Future of Gaming presentation taking place on 4 June - Xbox Series X to be backward compatible from launch, some will have better framerates - New Sonic game reveal will take a bit longer, says SEGA - Star Wars Battlefront II on PS Plus in June - New Star Wars VR announced taking place between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker - Manchester United is suing Football Manager - Euro 2020 coming to PES2020 even though the real Euro 2020 is delayed to 2021 - Muslims are taking to Animal Crossing New Horizons to celebrate Eid - LEGO Super Mario shows off first “Power Up Pack” Discussion: The Boys Review 1:07:45 Phill and Nick delve into the comic book action of The Boys – a gritty look at superheroes in the world of PR, social media and corruption. Is it a super viewing experience? (Spoilers from: 1:22:40) Outro 1:32:25