QQ News - August 2017

A fire hose of geeky news headlines for the month of August, 2017!

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Minutes

  • Super NES Classic Features Revealed (IGN)
  • SNES Classic Pre-Orders Went Live On Best Buy's Website, Sold Out Within Minutes (Forbes)
  • Pokemon Go: 2 Million Players Participated in Pikachu Outbreak Event in Japan (IGN)
  • Gamescom 2017: Age of Empires IV Announced (Criticalhit)
  • HTC Vive Announces Significant Price Drop (Rollingstone)
  • Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Returning to Theaters for 35th Anniversary (IGN)
  • Gamescom 2017: Jurassic World Evolution Announced (Gamerant)
  • James Bond 25: Daniel Craig Confirms Return to Bond Role (IGN)
  • The Walking Dead: Creator And Producers File Massive Lawsuit Against AMC (NyTimes)

Quest 77 - Is Sonic Mania more than just nostalgia?

The blue blur is back in all his fast, frantic, 16 bit glory!

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Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 03:50 - Did you play Sonic growing up?
  • 07:30 - Have you tried any modern Sonic games?
  • 09:55 - Should Sonic have become a Track Mania game?
  • 15:40 - Which add-ons comprised the Tower of Power?
  • 27:30 - Could a Sonic RPG made by Bioware really be that bad?
  • 29:20 - Who has the best soundtrack, Sonic or Mario?
  • 39:20 - Does Sonic have a story?
  • 45:40 - Are you going to purchase Sonic Mania?
  • 48:45 - Wrap up!

Music

Quest 76 - Did we geek out on in Q2 2017?

Obsolete smart watches, bluetooth pressure cookers, and overpriced light bulbs...worst, geeks, ever!

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 03:40 - Should you still buy a Pebble?
  • 13:00 - What is the primary use case for a Chromebook?
  • 23:00 - Can smart pots prevent forest fires?
  • 38:20 - Will Alexa let burglars into your house?
  • 41:20 - Which games make Zach feel naked and afraid?
  • 57:20 - Wrap up!

Music

Quest 75 - What has replaced your TV?

Netflix and chill, Hulu and humping, YouTube and lube!

Minutes

  • 00:00 - Mic Check and Introductions
  • 02:30 - Is cable a giant scam?
  • 12:20 - Do you remember Arrow, the service?
  • 24:00 - What online services do you use?
  • 41:00 - How do modern shows maintain an audience?
  • 50:50 - Should you donate to your favorite creators?
  • 59:00 - What devices are you using instead of a TV?
  • 71:30 - Who are your favorite content creators?
  • 78:30 - Wrap up!

Music