Episode 189 Highlights: Turn-based combat comes to the FF7 remake, MoviePass officially shutting down, and the Jurassic World short film. GAMING FF7 remake will include a turn-based combat option https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-remake-features-classic-mode-plays/1100-6469848/ All the information on Apple Arcade https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apple-arcade-price-and-release-date-confirmed-and-/1100-6469748/ Video Game Awards will be livestreamed on December 12th https://www.ga...
Sep 18, 2019•54 min•Ep. 146
This week, we discuss all of the news from the Nintendo Direct, the trailer for Ad Astra, and Netflix beginning to release shows with weekly episodes. We also geek out about some of our favorite video game soundtracks. GAMING Everything from the Nintendo Direct https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-04-2019/ Last of Us 2 event happening. https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-04-2019/ MOVIES Trailer For Ad Astra https://screenrant.com/ad-astra-video-brad-pitt-moon-pirates/ Snake Eyes c...
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 145
This week on episode 187: Riot Games settles on class-action lawsuit, our thoughts on the current state of Spider-Man, and all the announcements that came from D23. GAMING Riot Games settles on class-action discrimination lawsuit https://www.gamespot.com/articles/riot-games-settles-gender-discrimination-class-act/1100-6469323/ EGS timed exclusive Hades coming to Steam https://www.gamespot.com/articles/epic-game-stores-first-exclusive-hades-launches-on/1100-6469315/ Gears POP available now! https...
Aug 28, 2019•59 min•Ep. 144
Highlights for episode 186: We have a ton of news coming out of Gamescom 2019, updates on the Mortal Kombat and Resident Evil movies, and a new He-Man show coming to Netflix. GAMING Sony buys Insomniac Games https://gamerant.com/sony-insomniac-games-developer-buy/ Ori and the Blind Forest announced for Switch https://gamerant.com/ori-and-the-blind-forest-switch-release-date-trailer/ Microsoft announces X019 event https://gamerant.com/x019-microsoft-xbox-game-announcement/ MOVIES Mortal Kombat Ca...
Aug 21, 2019•51 min•Ep. 143
Highlights for episode 185: ESPN pulls an Apex Legends tournament, Lion King is Disney's highest-grossing property outside of Marvel and Star Wars, and we get some updates on Amazon's plans for their Lord of the Rings show. GAMING ESPN pulls Apex Legends tournament in the wake of mass shootings https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apex-legends-tournament-pulled-from-espn-following/1100-6469006/ Annapurna's parent company is seeking bankruptcy https://www.gamespot.com/articles/annapurna-interactives...
Aug 14, 2019•45 min•Ep. 142
This week we discuss Ninja going to Mixer, Hobbs & Shaw related news, and Kevin Conroy joining CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths. We also answer questions about Evo 2019 and how media can glorify God. GAMING Ninja leaves Twitch for Mixer https://www.cnet.com/news/fortnite-pro-ninja-leaves-twitch-for-mixer/ New season pass announced for Tekken 7, Evo may be in trouble for fake teaser https://www.gamespot.com/articles/tekken-7-reveals-new-dlc-characters-while-metal-ge/1100-6468899/ Destiny 2 expa...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 141
Episode 183 Highlights: Shelley's first impressions and news on Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Andy Serkis directing Venom 2, and The Mandalorian. GAMING Doom 1-3 shadow dropped on Switch, PS4, Xbox One https://www.gamespot.com/articles/doom-1-2-and-3-surprise-launch-on-nintendo-switch-/1100-6468704/ Doom 64 Rated for PS4 and PC https://gamerant.com/doom-64-port-rating-ps4-pc/ FE Three Houses Voice Actor to be replaced https://gamerant.com/fire-emblem-chris-niosi-sexual-assault-allegations/ Player w...
Aug 01, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 140
In episode 182, we discuss the biggest news coming out of SDCC, Overwatch's new hero and role queue update, and a question about controversial opinions. GAMING Google insists Stadia isn’t “Netflix for Games” https://www.gamespot.com/articles/google-insists-stadia-is-not-netflix-for-games/1100-6468539/ Overwatch implements “Role Queue” system https://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-tests-huge-matchmaking-changes-with-role/1100-6468478/ Overwatch’s new hero, Sigma https://kotaku.com/overwatchs...
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 139
We share our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch Lite, Power Rangers films, and a Cuphead show. Our hosts also discuss their favorite retro games. GAMING Nintendo Switch Lite https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/10/tech/nintendo-switch-lite-launch-trnd/index.html New Lord of the Rings MMO in development https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-lord-of-the-rings-mmo-on-the-way-with-wow-dest/1100-6468347/ Gears 5 to remove smoking references https://www.pcgamer.com/gears-of-war-5-cuts-all-references-to-smoking-an...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 138
Episode 180 highlights: We discuss how EA feels about being the bad guy, the new trailer for the live action Mulan, and a television adaptation of Akira. We also answer a question about evangelizing at conventions. GAMING Remedy acquired Alan Wake rights from Microsoft https://www.gamespot.com/articles/remedy-acquires-alan-wake-rights-from-microsoft/1100-6468147/ Warframe additional content announced https://www.gamespot.com/articles/warframes-new-frames-ship-combat-and-cool-cinemati/1100-646824...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 137
Highlights for Episode 179: A new PUBG game, lack of originality in Hollywood, and video game TV shows. We also answer a question about our Sunday routines. GAMING New PUBG Game Confirmed (not a sequel) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/another-pubg-game-confirmed-but-its-not-a-sequel/1100-6468048/ Pokemon Sword/Shield dev knows of Dex Drama https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pokemon-sword-shield-dev-understands-youre-upset-a/1100-6468135/ Twitch Rolls Out Exclusive Subscriber Streams https://www...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 136
Top news on Episode 178: Next Gen might not be so Next Gen, the importance of Far From Home's post-credits scenes, and Amazon casting for the Wheel of Time. We also answer a question on balancing our hobbies, work, and studying the Bible. GAMING Platinum Games boss says next gen is "More of the same" https://www.gamespot.com/articles/platinum-games-boss-on-ps5-and-next-gen-xbox-scarl/1100-6467910/ Avengers game gets staff from Call of Duty, God of War https://www.gamespot.com/articles/avengers-g...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 135
We have a very special episode to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Geeks Under Grace. L.J. interviews Thomas Martin, the producer of the original Geeks Under Grace podcast. MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksundergrace.com Represent the Podcast with the official shirt! www.geeksundergrace.com/shop For more Geeks Under Grace: http://www.geeksundergrace.com http://www.youtube.com/geeksundergrace http://www.twitter.com/geeksundergrace http://www.twitch.tv/geeksundergrace https://www.pat...
Jun 21, 2019•46 min•Ep. 134
Highlights of episode 177: Our favorite things we saw from E3, A bad week at the box office, and more original content coming to Netflix. GAMING Our personal highlights from E3! MOVIES Toy Story 4 first Pixar movie without preceding short film since 1995 https://screenrant.com/toy-story-4-short-film-pixar/ 75 reviews of MIB used Neuralyzer joke, it also bombed at $38 million https://screenrant.com/men-black-international-reviews-neuralyzer-joke/ Endgame falls from box office top 10 after 7 weeks...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 133
Highlights of episode 176: Tesla becomes the most expensive console with the release of Cuphead, Pixar's newest film, and the Russo Brothers' next project is Magic: The Gathering. GAMING Modern Warfare Revealed, Release October 25 https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-2019-is-a-modern-warfare-reboot-relea/1100-6467255/ Cuphead coming to Tesla! https://www.gamespot.com/articles/cuphead-is-coming-to-tesla-this-summer/1100-6467302/ Cadence of Hyrule dropping in June https://www.gamespot.co...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 132
This week we talk about our hopes for Playstation Productions, Robert Pattinson as Batman, and streaming services of the future. GAMING Playstation Productions https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/05/20/playstation-productions-to-adapt-sonys-games-for-film-and-tv?sf102960622=1 Sony and Microsoft to work together...but PlayStation was largely left out of said negotiations https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-was-largely-left-out-of-negotiations-w/1100-6467019/ Treyarch taking over next year...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 131
This week we have more news on the Final Fantasy 7 remake, the saturation of Star Wars, and what's happening at HBO. GAMING Oddworld Soulstorm trailer https://youtu.be/6wJAdfTJZUQ Monster Hunter Iceborn details https://gamerant.com/monster-hunter-world-iceborne-price/ Square Enix reconfirmed FF7 will be episodic https://gamerant.com/final-fantasy-7-remake-episodic-multiple-parts/ MOVIES IT: Chapter 2 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqUopiAYdRg&feature=youtu.be Suicide Squad Castings ...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 130
This week our biggest topics are the Riot Games walkout, the trailers for Sonic and Spider-Man, Marvel's future plans for television. Then, we answer a question on our favorite showed we watched as kids. GAMING Riot Games Walkout https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/riot-games-walkout-1203206306/ Ubisoft announced Ghost Recon even May 9th morning https://www.gamespot.com/videos/ubisoft-is-hosting-a-ghost-recon-world-premiere-on/2300-6449392/ New Sony State of Play live Stream May 9th afternoon h...
May 09, 2019•58 min•Ep. 129
This week we discuss Persona 5 Scramble, John Cena joining Fast & Furious, and a Where's Waldo show starring Weird Al. We also talk about our experiences seeing Endgame in the theater, without spoilers of course. GAMING Persona 5 Switch is Persona 5 Scramble www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/p5s-is-persona-5-scramble-a-warriors-style-action-/1100-6466463/ Titanfall delayed to focus on Apex Legends https://www.gamespot.com/articles/respawn-delays-titanfall-plans-to-focus-on-apex-le/1100-6466483/ ...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 128
This week we discuss the latest in gaming about Son and Microsoft, talks of a fourth Thor movie, and the current state of the DC Universe streaming service. GAMING PlayStation teases God of War documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i176OFFGvV4 Some PlayStation 5 tech specs revealed https://www.wired.com/story/exclusive-sony-next-gen-console/ Insiders say next Xbox still going to be more powerful https://www.techspot.com/news/79745-microsoft-next-gen-console-rumored-more-powerful-than.html ...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 127
We have plenty of news this week, but its mostly Star Wars due to Star Wars Celebration and we got a wide range of details on Disney Plus that takes over TV news. GAMING Fallen Order reveal https://kotaku.com/our-first-look-at-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-a-singl-1834022274 PSN name changes officially here, with caveats https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-can-finally-change-your-psn-name-on-ps4/1100-6466148/ Octopath Traveler coming to PC https://www.gamespot.com/articles/octopath-traveler-leak...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 126
This week we discuss a Viking themed Assassins Creed, Marvel's plans for the future, and the 4th season of Avatar that never was. We also talk about some of the funniest movies we've ever watched. GAMING Borderlands 3 trailer confirms release date https://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-3-release-date-confirmed-in-trailer-ne/1100-6466005/ Next Assassin's Creed is Viking? https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-assassins-creed-reportedly-set-in-the-viking-a/1100-6466065/ Persona 5 announcemen...
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 125
This week we are discussing details on the new Borderlands, Justice League's Snyder cut, and the Gotham finale. We also answer a question on our favorite story arcs. GAMING PSN changing refund policy https://gamerant.com/playstation-store-refund-policy-pre-order/ Borderlands 3 release date leaked (official info later this week) https://gamerant.com/borderlands-3-release-date-leak/ Yooka Laylee gets N64 inspired demaster update https://nintendoeverything.com/yooka-laylees-64-bit-tonic-update-fina...
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 124
This week we discuss a new Sonic game in development, the state of film reboots and cinematic universes, and all anime in the TV news section. GAMING Apex Legends season 1 battle pass https://gamerant.com/apex-legends-battle-pass-release-date-season-1/ New Sonic Game in development https://gamerant.com/new-sonic-game-2019/ Halo devs giving back to fans with free pizza skin https://gamerant.com/halo-pizza-skin-master-chief-collection-pc/ Google Console https://9to5google.com/2019/03/18/google-ann...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 123
We are back from our short break! This week we discuss The Division 2's huge patch on PS4, more on the live action Gundam movie, and how Arrow failed its network. GAMING Division 2 has MASSIVE Day 1 patch (45-50 GB on XB1, PC. ~90 GB patch on PS4!) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-division-2-has-a-huge-day-one-update/1100-6465461/ Octopath Traveler getting a mobile prequel https://www.gamespot.com/articles/switch-exclusive-octopath-traveler-is-getting-a-mo/1100-6465440/ Anthem bug caused st...
Mar 14, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 122
This weekend we had our 5th annual 72 Hour Pledge Drive and three live podcasts on each night! So you won't find a regular episode this week. We have the first and third night of those live podcast episodes during the drive. Unfortunately, the second night will not be posted due to some technical difficulties that messed up the final moments. MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksundergrace.com Represent the Podcast with the official shirt! www.geeksundergrace.com/shop For more Geeks Un...
Mar 06, 2019•46 min•Ep. 121
This weekend we had our 5th annual 72 Hour Pledge Drive and three live podcasts on each night! So you won't find a regular episode this week. We have the first and third night of those live podcast episodes during the drive. Unfortunately, the second night will not be posted due to some technical difficulties that messed up the final moments. MORE INFO Send us your questions! podcast@geeksundergrace.com Represent the Podcast with the official shirt! www.geeksundergrace.com/shop For more Geeks Un...
Mar 06, 2019•57 min•Ep. 121
This week in the news: Bowser takes over Nintendo, a Space Jam 2 release date, and video game TV shows. More details on how you can watch the podcast live during the Pledge Drive as well. GAMING Watch Dogs 3 & next Assassins Creed rumors https://gamerant.com/watch-dogs-3-london-release-date/ Rumors on Game Pass coming to Switch https://gamerant.com/nintendo-switch-game-pass-xbox/ Reggie Fils-Aime announces retirement https://gamerant.com/nintendo-reggie-fils-aime-retire/ MOVIES The Flash Wil...
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 120
This week we are geeking out about the Hollow Knight sequel, a Transformers reboot, and the future of The Defenders. GAMING Activision lays off 8% of their workforce (~775 people) after “record-setting year” https://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-blizzard-lay-offs-impact-hundreds-despi/1100-6464969/ Switch Direct News (various) Super Mario Maker 2 coming https://www.gamespot.com/articles/super-mario-maker-2-confirmed-first-nintendo-switc/1100-6464977/ Hollow Knight getting sequel titled Si...
Feb 21, 2019•49 min•Ep. 119
Shelley is hosting the show this week as L.J. fills in for the TV news! We talk about Apex Legends, the new Aladdin trailer, and the cancellation of Into The Badlands on this week's episode. GAMING Apex Legends hit 25 MILLION players in a WEEK https://www.gamespot.com/articles/apex-legends-hits-25-million-players-in-a-week/1100-6464938/ Hi-Rez calls on Sony to “Stop Playing Favorites”, https://www.gamespot.com/articles/paladins-dev-talks-benefits-of-cross-play-calls-on/1100-6464917/ MGS Movie Di...
Feb 14, 2019•54 min•Ep. 118
