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GeekNights23 KnivesTonight on GeekNights we review the historical and topical 23 Knives (2025). It's worth playing, and Rym is probably going to buy it. In the news, PAX Unplugged 2025 was smooth as butter, Doodle Puzzle is a good idea that's hard to make work, Gingham is more vicious than it appears, and Scott surprisingly is enjoying Octopath Traveler.Related LinksForum Thread23 KnivesDiscord Chat23 KnivesBluesky Post23 KnivesThings of the DayRym - VillainessScott - So After 8 Years, I Released Super Dram World 3
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GeekNights Tuesdays: Gaming23 KnivesTonight on GeekNights we review the historical and topical 23 Knives (2025). It's worth playing, and Rym is probably going to buy it. In the news, PAX Unplugged 2025 was smooth as butter, Doodle Puzzle is a good idea that's hard to make work, Gingham is more vicious than it appears, and Scott surprisingly is enjoying Octopath Traveler.Related LinksForum Thread23 KnivesDiscord Chat23 KnivesBluesky Post23 KnivesThings of the DayRym - VillainessScott - So After 8 Years, I Released Super Dram World 3
2025-11-261h 01GeekNightsFancy RestaurantsTonight on GeekNights, we consider fancy restaurants. In the news, noted racist Terry Bollea has died at 71, Donald Trump is getting even more dangerously unhinged than usual, and the Canada World Junior assault case has ended.Here is a list of every significant lecture or panel that Rym and Scott have ever done, going back to the year 2002.Related LinksForum ThreadFancy RestaurantsDiscord ChatFancy RestaurantsBluesky PostFancy RestaurantsThings of the DayRym - Secret Train Station ApartmentsScott - IAMMP Piano Roll Arch
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GeekNights ThursdaysFancy RestaurantsTonight on GeekNights, we consider fancy restaurants. In the news, noted racist Terry Bollea has died at 71, Donald Trump is getting even more dangerously unhinged than usual, and the Canada World Junior assault case has ended.Here is a list of every significant lecture or panel that Rym and Scott have ever done, going back to the year 2002.Related LinksForum ThreadFancy RestaurantsDiscord ChatFancy RestaurantsBluesky PostFancy RestaurantsThings of the DayRym - Secret Train Station ApartmentsScott - IAMMP Piano Roll Arch
2025-07-251h 16GeekNightsHouseplantsTonight on GeekNights, we consider the keeping of houseplants. In the news, the fascists are going after Harvard, but Harvard is fighting back in multiple ways. I recommend the free course "U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies." More interesting is the (not free) Public Leadership Credential. Long Island City finally has good bagels, and next week brings us a bunch of exiting nerd stuff including John Wick: Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, and Deltarune. Also Rym got a 1/4 scale Dig Dug machine.Related LinksForum ThreadHouseplantsDiscord ChatHouseplants
2025-05-3059 minGeekNights ThursdaysHouseplantsTonight on GeekNights, we consider the keeping of houseplants. In the news, the fascists are going after Harvard, but Harvard is fighting back in multiple ways. I recommend the free course "U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies." More interesting is the (not free) Public Leadership Credential. Long Island City finally has good bagels, and next week brings us a bunch of exiting nerd stuff including John Wick: Ballerina, The Phoenician Scheme, and Deltarune. Also Rym got a 1/4 scale Dig Dug machine.Related LinksForum ThreadHouseplantsDiscord ChatHouseplants
2025-05-3059 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingShogun (1986)Tonight on GeekNights we review Shogun, released as part of the Milton Bradley Gamemaster series that we reviewed back in 2006. Renamed to Samurai Swords and then to Ikusa, we revisited it with pro tabletop players this past weekend. We're a lot wiser about game mechanics and game design here in 2025, and this game holds up surprisingly well except for a few notable flaws.We're also trying an experiment. Rym is writing new rules in an attempt to refurbish this old game. Comments appreciated!In the news, the Four Nations Face-Off has been lit, the Nintendo...
2025-02-191h 07GeekNightsShogun (1986)Tonight on GeekNights we review Shogun, released as part of the Milton Bradley Gamemaster series that we reviewed back in 2006. Renamed to Samurai Swords and then to Ikusa, we revisited it with pro tabletop players this past weekend. We're a lot wiser about game mechanics and game design here in 2025, and this game holds up surprisingly well except for a few notable flaws.We're also trying an experiment. Rym is writing new rules in an attempt to refurbish this old game. Comments appreciated!In the news, the Four Nations Face-Off has been lit, the Nintendo...
2025-02-191h 07GeekNightsTerminalsTonight on GeekNights, we talk about Terminals. From the VT100 to any modern Terminal Emulator, they are still a part of the computing world and are worth knowing about. In the news, Jimmy Carter has died at 100, Chinese state-sponsored hackers attacked the US Treasury, and a hero has defeated a fake Nintendo lawyer.Related LinksDiscord ChatTerminalsForum ThreadTerminalsBluesky PostTerminalsThings of the DayRym - LineScott - Natural Number Game
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GeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingTerminalsTonight on GeekNights, we talk about Terminals. From the VT100 to any modern Terminal Emulator, they are still a part of the computing world and are worth knowing about. In the news, Jimmy Carter has died at 100, Chinese state-sponsored hackers attacked the US Treasury, and a hero has defeated a fake Nintendo lawyer.Related LinksDiscord ChatTerminalsForum ThreadTerminalsBluesky PostTerminalsThings of the DayRym - LineScott - Natural Number Game
2024-12-3148 minGeekNights ThursdaysFearTonight on GeekNights, we talk about fear. Rym was on a panel about fear at PAX South back in 2016, plus a video essay. In the news, it turns out Santa Claus is a myroblyte, ChatGPT went down, Russia shot down another commercial airliner, and Finland seized a Russian sabotage tanker.Related LinksDiscord ChatFearForum ThreadFearBluesky PostFearThings of the DayRym - Caga Tió de NadalScott - What Happened to the World's Largest Tube TV?
2024-12-271h 05GeekNightsFearTonight on GeekNights, we talk about fear. Rym was on a panel about fear at PAX South back in 2016, plus a video essay. In the news, it turns out Santa Claus is a myroblyte, ChatGPT went down, Russia shot down another commercial airliner, and Finland seized a Russian sabotage tanker.Related LinksDiscord ChatFearForum ThreadFearBluesky PostFearThings of the DayRym - Caga Tió de NadalScott - What Happened to the World's Largest Tube TV?
2024-12-271h 05GeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingBlogsTonight on GeekNights, we consider blogging. In the news, Roblox is making a closed ecosystem Discord competitor, the US gave Intel a pile of money, and Intel's CEO hit the bricks. Rym has also consolidated all of his social media into rym.social and talks about how he set up cross-posting across microblog, Mastodon, and Bluesky.Related LinksForum ThreadBlogsDiscord ChatBlogsBluesky PostBlogsThings of the DayRym - Staring at Rupees for 17 hoursScott - The Network of Time
2024-12-0355 minGeekNightsBlogsTonight on GeekNights, we consider blogging. In the news, Roblox is making a closed ecosystem Discord competitor, the US gave Intel a pile of money, and Intel's CEO hit the bricks. Rym has also consolidated all of his social media into rym.social and talks about how he set up cross-posting across microblog, Mastodon, and Bluesky.Related LinksForum ThreadBlogsDiscord ChatBlogsBluesky PostBlogsThings of the DayRym - Staring at Rupees for 17 hoursScott - The Network of Time
2024-12-0355 minGeekNightsLook Back (2024)Tonight on GeekNights, we review Look Back. Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga of the same title. You may know Tatsuki Fujimoto from Goodbye Eri and Chainsaw Man. In the news, Rym's flight home from Singapore has its own wikipedia page, Anno is producing a new Space Battleship Yamato film, and the Uzumaki anime has some drama.Related LinksForum ThreadLook Back (2024)Discord ChatLook Back (2024)Things of the DayRym - T-Bar ProblemsScott - BBC Sound Effects
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GeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsLook Back (2024)Tonight on GeekNights, we review Look Back. Directed by Kiyotaka Oshiyama and based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga of the same title. You may know Tatsuki Fujimoto from Goodbye Eri and Chainsaw Man. In the news, Rym's flight home from Singapore has its own wikipedia page, Anno is producing a new Space Battleship Yamato film, and the Uzumaki anime has some drama.Related LinksForum ThreadLook Back (2024)Discord ChatLook Back (2024)Things of the DayRym - T-Bar ProblemsScott - BBC Sound Effects
2024-10-1246 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchTonight on GeekNights, we talk about cores and concurrency and threads and such. Also Rym and Emily fought a bear. In the news, Intel's chip instability saga has concluded, and Python 3.13.0 is pretty good.Related LinksForum ThreadMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchDiscord ChatMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchThings of the DayRym - How Mei Blows Up the GameScott - Popular Science (May 1872)
2024-10-0857 minGeekNightsMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchTonight on GeekNights, we talk about cores and concurrency and threads and such. Also Rym and Emily fought a bear. In the news, Intel's chip instability saga has concluded, and Python 3.13.0 is pretty good.Related LinksForum ThreadMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchDiscord ChatMulticore Multiprocess Concurrency and SuchThings of the DayRym - How Mei Blows Up the GameScott - Popular Science (May 1872)
2024-10-0857 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingWeb Trackers and AnalyticsTonight on GeekNights, we consider the evils of web trackers and analytics. They are used almost exclusively to feed the ad industry and you should block them wherever possible. Rym has installed the microcode patch for some Intel chips and you should too if you have one of them.In the news, Microsoft is moving to a security-first posture, nostalgia accounts on social media are making up nonsense, and chatbots are intruding into and slowly ruining online social spaces.Related LinksForum ThreadWeb Trackers and AnalyticsDiscord ChatWeb...
2024-09-241h 02GeekNightsWeb Trackers and AnalyticsTonight on GeekNights, we consider the evils of web trackers and analytics. They are used almost exclusively to feed the ad industry and you should block them wherever possible. Rym has installed the microcode patch for some Intel chips and you should too if you have one of them.In the news, Microsoft is moving to a security-first posture, nostalgia accounts on social media are making up nonsense, and chatbots are intruding into and slowly ruining online social spaces.Related LinksForum ThreadWeb Trackers and AnalyticsDiscord ChatWeb...
2024-09-241h 02GeekNights ThursdaysLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionTonight on GeekNights we review the absolutely fantastic LUPIN III Kabuki Production. Even if you have never experienced kabuki and know nothing about it, this is 100% worth watching. It's a top tier experience. In the news, everything on Temu and Shein is full of poison and the updated Chicago Manual of Style just dropped!Related LinksForum ThreadLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionDiscord ChatLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionThings of the DayRym - ConsciousnessScott - The Podcast Index
2024-09-2052 minGeekNightsLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionTonight on GeekNights we review the absolutely fantastic LUPIN III Kabuki Production. Even if you have never experienced kabuki and know nothing about it, this is 100% worth watching. It's a top tier experience. In the news, everything on Temu and Shein is full of poison and the updated Chicago Manual of Style just dropped!Related LinksForum ThreadLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionDiscord ChatLUPIN III Kabuki ProductionThings of the DayRym - ConsciousnessScott - The Podcast Index
2024-09-2052 minGeekNightsA Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with RymTonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper.This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, post about structural concerns of government!Related LinksForum ThreadA Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with RymDiscord ChatA Fourth Branch of the Federal...
2024-09-0531 minGeekNightsA Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with RymTonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper.This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, post about structural concerns of government!Related LinksForum ThreadA Fourth Branch of the Federal Government with RymDiscord ChatA Fourth Branch of the Federal...
2024-09-0531 minGeekNightsQuantum Physics with RymTonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper.This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, post quantum physics.Related LinksForum ThreadQuantum Physics with RymDiscord ChatQuantum Physics with RymThing of the DayRym - A Brief Hi...
2024-09-0425 minGeekNightsQuantum Physics with RymTonight on GeekNights, Rym begins a series of short episodes where he talks about something that's stuck in his craw. Join us in the forum thread to prove him wrong or ask questions. Whatever threads get the most engagement will lead to "part two" episodes of those topics going deeper.This is why you can't let Scott go out of town. Mods asleep, post quantum physics.Related LinksForum ThreadQuantum Physics with RymDiscord ChatQuantum Physics with RymThing of the DayRym - A Brief Hi...
2024-09-0425 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingMarkup LanguagesTonight on GeekNights, we discuss markup languages like Markdown. In the news, Rym posted an analysis of strange noises in Sportsnet NHL streams, the ship that broke Baltimore Harbor has been removed, you can read a paper exploring The consequences of generative AI for online knowledge communities, and there are new iPads.Related LinksForum ThreadMarkup LanguagesDiscord ChatMarkup LanguagesThings of the DayRym - Come stay in a $40 2/10 hotel with me for an evening.Scott - Non-Euclidean Doom:
2024-05-211h 05GeekNightsMarkup LanguagesTonight on GeekNights, we discuss markup languages like Markdown. In the news, Rym posted an analysis of strange noises in Sportsnet NHL streams, the ship that broke Baltimore Harbor has been removed, you can read a paper exploring The consequences of generative AI for online knowledge communities, and there are new iPads.Related LinksForum ThreadMarkup LanguagesDiscord ChatMarkup LanguagesThings of the DayRym - Come stay in a $40 2/10 hotel with me for an evening.Scott - Non-Euclidean Doom:
2024-05-211h 05GeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsDelicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)Tonight on GeekNights, with Rym back from the plague and Scott back from PAX, we review the hot new anime Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi / ダンジョン飯). From Studio Trigger, it's part light fantasy part cooking show. It's worth your watch. In the news, The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story dropped in partnership with the Kevin Love Fund and two lost Astro Boy episodes were recovered!Related LinksForum ThreadDelicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)Discord ChatDelicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)Things of the DayRym - 2 days into collegeScott - Joby Carter
2024-03-2844 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingModeration, Section 230, and Free SpeechTonight on GeekNights, we consider the ramifications of a ridiculous Texas law being argued before the Supreme Court, and its ramifications for the imperfect but valuable Section 230. In the news, A lot of Redditors hate the Reddit IPO, Reddit is selling your data to Google for AI training, and Reddit admitted that your moderator protests are working. Also Rym has some notes on his new workstation.Related LinksForum ThreadModeration, Section 230, and Free SpeechDiscord ChatModeration, Section 230, and Free SpeechThings of the DayRym - The Oldest Ro...
2024-02-271h 04GeekNightsScott Switches to MacTonight on GeekNights, 18 years after Rym tried to switch to Mac, Scott switches to Mac. (Except for gaming). In the news, Rym is building a new primary workstation,, Tim Sweeney calls out Apple's "malicious compliance" in light of The Digital Markets Act, and the Superb Owl went to overtime.Related LinksForum ThreadScott Switches to MacDiscord ChatScott Switches to MacThings of the DayRym - Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LEDScott - No Vehicles in the Park
2024-02-131h 16GeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingScott Switches to MacTonight on GeekNights, 18 years after Rym tried to switch to Mac, Scott switches to Mac. (Except for gaming). In the news, Rym is building a new primary workstation,, Tim Sweeney calls out Apple's "malicious compliance" in light of The Digital Markets Act, and the Superb Owl went to overtime.Related LinksForum ThreadScott Switches to MacDiscord ChatScott Switches to MacThings of the DayRym - Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LEDScott - No Vehicles in the Park
2024-02-131h 16GeekNights Monday - Science and TechnologyScott Switches to MacTonight on GeekNights, 18 years after Rym tried to switch to Mac, Scott switches to Mac. (Except for gaming). In the news, Rym is building a new primary workstation,, Tim Sweeney calls out Apple's "malicious compliance" in light of The Digital Markets Act, and the Superb Owl went to overtime.Related LinksForum ThreadScott Switches to MacDiscord ChatScott Switches to MacThings of the DayRym - Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LEDScott - No Vehicles in the Park
2024-02-131h 16GeekNights Tuesdays: GamingAll Games are the Same GameTonight on GeekNights, we riff on some of the ideas we're exploring for our new talk for PAX East 2024: All Games are the Same Game. Turns out you can factorize games into other games. Also we're back after Rym was gone skiing for a week. In the news, the Logitech G PRO X wireless headset is all right, it turns out US presidents aren't immune to all laws, and Roblox has a universal translator.Related LinksForum ThreadAll Games are the Same GameDiscord ChatAll Games are the Same Game
2024-02-0759 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsSeveral Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us WatchedTonight on GeekNights, we review several anime, cartoons, and comics that only one of us has experienced. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Chainsaw Man, Hilda, The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus, and Twins in Paradise. In the news, Mickey Mouse has actually for-real entered the public domain and Disney is facing a huge internal power struggle. Also Rym and Emily saw the Field of Light.Related LinksForum ThreadSeveral Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us WatchedDiscord ChatSeveral Cartoons and Comics Only One of Us WatchedThings of...
2024-01-041h 03GeekNights Tuesdays: GamingLethal Company (2023)Tonight on GeekNights, we review Lethal Company from Zeekerss. Rym tried out that Zelda 2 remix. In the news, Nintendo killed the Wii U and 3DS servers early, and Valve banned people who deserved it in a fantastic way.Related LinksForum ThreadLethal Company (2023)Discord ChatLethal Company (2023)Things of the DayRym - Disco Elysium | Pixel Animation | Петь в тишинеScott - Curt Bloch's Antifascist Zine
2023-12-2754 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Tonight on the 18th anniversary of the first episode of GeekNights, we review The Jackbox Party Pack 10. It's got the streamlined TKO 2 and a trivia game that's like the ones we like. In the news, Rym keeps playing Overwatch, Super Mario Wonder is good fun, and Deltarune 3 and 4 will come out sooner than anticipated.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Things of the DayRym - i could probably beat ramiel in a fightScott - This is an Aaronson Oracle
2023-11-011h 06GeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsSpider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseTonight on GeekNights, we review Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. It might be the best cinematic animation ever made. It's the longest animated film every produced by an American studio at 140 minutes. It's a classic for all time. Everyone should watch it immediately. You will never see Rym and Scott this giddy about anything. That aberration alone warrants that you must watch this film as soon as possible.In the news, the American northeast is a dangerous hellscape currently, Hayao Miyazaki's "How Do You Live" hits theaters July 14th and there will be no trailer, and Image Comics leaves Diamond...
2023-06-0800 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingComputer NoiseTonight on GeekNights, we talk about the noise that computers make. It used to be a lot worse, but most of you are probably too young to have experienced this era. In the news, Rym went to a Star Trek convention, Google supports passkeys, actually read this article and not just the headline, and Rym is running in the New York Marathon in November!Related LinksForum ThreadComputer NoiseThings of the DayRym - The Heisenberg uncertainty principleRym - The more general uncertainty principleScott - Counter-Strike Steganography for Ukraine
2023-05-0900 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023)Tonight on GeekNights we review the 2023 animated series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. The animation and style are fantastic, and if you have or know kids this is a show for them! In the news, Rym bought a new wallet, don't watch any more Made in Abyss, the NHL did a cool telemetry-driven hockey broadcast, and Ghibli Fest 2023 is on!Related LinksForum ThreadMoon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023)Things of the DayRym - What's Inside A Ships Lifeboat?Scott - Joe Rinaudo Discusses the American Fotoplayer
2023-03-1600 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingMostly Dead GamesTonight on GeekNights, we discuss games that are not fully dead, but are mostly dead. Dance Dance Revolution (at home), the resurrected Netrunner, The Realm, Steel Battalion, and whatever game you're mad we didn't include in this short list just now. In the news, The Last Rockstars have debuted, Rym has a high opinion of the L-TEK EX PRO 2 DDR pad, the Nintendo Direct is tomorrow, and the Nintendo Switch is the third best-selling console of all time.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Tuesday - Mostly Dead GamesThings of the DayRym - Wa...
2023-02-0800 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingOnline Advertising and AdtechTonight on GeekNights, Rym is back from his ski trip, so we resume our regularly scheduled shows with a review of online advertising and adtech. In the news, the Department of Justice is seeking to break up Google in some trust busting over online advertising and tech layoffs foretell difficult times ahead.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - Online Advertising and AdtechThings of the DayRym - Lackadaisy TRAILERScott - 【完全再現】『バブリーダンス』踊ってみた！【令和版｜伊原六花】
2023-01-3100 minGeekNights ThursdaysHanukkahTonight on GeekNights, we consider Hanukkah. We've previously talked about Christmas. You're lucky we did a show at all since the Rangers game is about to start. Send your show ideas to the GeekNights Forum. In the news, Rym bought a new devil carriage, Rym cried watching Ted Lasso, and Fusion Power has reached a critical milestone.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - HanukkahThings of the DayRym - Look at this bikeScott - The Best Damn Barbershop in Town
2022-12-1600 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsSpy×Family (2022)Tonight on GeekNights, we review the 2022 anime TV series Spy×Family. It's a solid regular anime with all the crowdpleasers you could want from an anime club screening circa 2003. In the news, we are back from PAX Unplugged, Saga volume 10 continues the... saga (which we reviewed the beginning of back in 2013), Funimation's acquisition of Crunchyroll continues with SKU changes, Makoto Shinkai's Suzume will be in American theaters April 14th one night only, and Shin Ultraman is in theaters soon!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Spy×Family (2022)Things of the DayRym - Disc...
2022-12-0800 minGeekNights ThursdaysChinese FoodTonight on GeekNights, similar to our episode on Indian food, we consider Chinese food including American Chinese food. We're big fans, but we are not experts, so don't expect to learn anything from two white guys in New York. In the news, snow's a-comin', Democrats defied history, and Ticketmaster is as evil now as it was in the 90s.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - Chinese FoodThings of the DayRym - Get tf out (the Test Chamber)Rym - get tf out (of Disco Elysium)Scott - dani daortiz
2022-11-1800 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingComms in GamesTonight on GeekNights, we discuss comms in games. Text chat, voice chat, open versus restricted, and the like. In the news, Pentiment is available, and Rym is obsessed with Disco Elysium.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Tuesday - Comms in GamesThings of the DayRym - Digital database documents vital infrastructure created by the New DealScott - Adversarial Policies Beat Professional-Level Go AIs
2022-11-1600 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingMoonbreaker (2022)Tonight on GeekNights, we review Unknown Worlds' Moonbreaker (2022). It's a turn-based digital miniatures game that shares a lot of lineage with Hearthstone, Magic, and possibly Neuroshima Hex (at least in terms of the net effect of some of its mechanics). It's all right, but it has a lot of issues and remains in early access.In the news, Discord's Watch Together shows you ads and is broken by adblock (and also doesn't actually work very well), Discord launches a cheaper Nitro Basic, Rym is playing a lot of Overwatch 2 which itself is struggling with its new free-to-play model that...
2022-10-1900 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsCucuruz Doan's Island and Star Trek ProdigyTonight on GeekNights we review Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island and Star Trek Prodigy. Scott hasn't watched the latter and Rym hasn't watched the former. In the news, Cartoon Network celebrates its 30th anniversary, Cartoon Network is kind of screwed, and there's somehow a bunch of anime worth watching this season!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Cucuruz Doan's Island and Star Trek ProdigyThings of the DayRym - The Pandemic That Lasted 15 Million YearsScott - Self-help Singh
2022-10-1300 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingWeb ScrapingTonight on GeekNights, after a surprisingly long hiatus between Rym going to Europe for work and Rym & Emily biking 480 miles across the state of New York, we talk a bunch about IPv6 woes with Intel NICs, and happenings in the street before we get to the news that companies shouldn't spy on their employees, and the GTX 4090 is coming. Eventually, we talk a bit about web scraping and why it is noble and just.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - Web ScrapingThings of the DayRym - The Most Disturbing Lego Set Ev...
2022-10-1100 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingOnline Game ServersTonight on GeekNights, we discuss the history and current state of online game servers. Rising primarily out of competitive FPSs like Quake and Counter Strike back in the day, they were often the only way to play with a reliable community of people. There weren't matchmaking or friend lists or anything like that. In the news, Rym and Emily are back from PAX where they did a panel on losing, Scott is back from Costco, the Nintendo Direct had a bunch of things to talk about, and GeekNights will have a roughly three week hiatus between Rym and Emily...
2022-09-1400 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingSingle Player Tabletop GamesTonight on GeekNights, we consider single player tabletop games. Distinct from Solitaire and Simple Games or Solitaire Puzzles, expanding on our discussion of The Number of Players, we look at what it takes to have a regular old tabletop game for one. We cite Why No One Will Game With You in the course of this, but there are plenty of great single player experiences (so long as they are official rules and the game was designed with a solo mode in mind).In the news, Blades in the Dark continues to be fantastic, Cult of the Lamb is...
2022-08-3100 minGeekNights ThursdaysZoosTonight on GeekNights, we consider Zoos. In the news, Rym finally ran out of razor blades, climate change is destroying the world, and we're loving this purported Fake IPL Scam.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - ZoosThings of the DayRym - MEGAVALANCHE 2022Scott - Wikipedia:Long-term abuse
2022-07-2200 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsAnimation, Anime, Manga, Comics News RoundupTonight on GeekNights, it's a News Roundup! Specifically an Animation, Anime, Manga, and Comics News Roundup! The new Urusei Yatsura anime series has a trailer, TFAC has uninvited the NFT Lady after severe backlash from TCAF attendees and guests, Seven Seas' workers form a union that Seven Seas will not voluntarily recognize. Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds is a crypto scam, Flying Ghost Ship is getting a Blu-Ray release and a new dub from Discotek, Anime Boston had a delightful swap meet, Rym is continuing with The Owl House as new episodes drop, Saga returns after a long hiatus, and...
2022-06-0200 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingTech DebtTonight on GeekNights, we consider tech debt. Where it comes from, what it means, and what you can do about it. Rym's made a career of owning and addressing the tech debt of legacy systems, and there aren't really "correct" answers here. In the news, Microsoft is offering an Edge VPN, Ukrainian drones are shockingly effective against the Russian Navy, and you should check your home to see if it has any of these strange old holes.Also don't forget that the GeekNights Book Club is a thing!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday...
2022-05-0300 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingVideo CablesTonight on GeekNights, we talk about display cables. The standards can be confusing, S-Video was not that common, VGA was king for a long long time, and we grew up in the days of RF. In the news, web scraping is perfectly legal, the bad man is trying (and failing) to buy Twitter, and Rym got a 3080Ti.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - Video CablesThings of the DayRym - You can only BORROW this gameScott - 2022 /r/place Atlas
2022-04-1900 minGeekNights ThursdaysJames BondTonight on GeekNights, we consider James Bond (in cinema). In the news, Rym is back from London, and New York has a lot of good options for connecting LGA to the rest of the city. Your regularly scheduled GeekNights should resume from this point forward!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - James BondThings of the DayRym - Did Dua Lipa ACTUALLY Plagiarize Levitating? (No)Scott - Ice-America : UGA Hockey Rink
2022-04-0100 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingInscryptionTonight on GeekNights, we review Inscryption. It's worth the price of admission even if you don't know that it pulls a Frog Fractions. In the news, Rym beat Zelda II again for some reason, and Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard for ~$70BB. Also remember to aggressively confront any company that even hints at supporting NFTs in any capacity. The pressure works. Poison that well.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Tuesday - InscryptionThings of the DayRym - Rym's Favorite Sesame StreetScott - 雪下ろしの恐怖
2022-01-1900 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsCentaurworldTonight on GeekNights, we review Centaurworld. It's on Netflix, Rym loves it, and it's a musical. In the news, Initial D is getting a successor anime with MF Ghost. The Ghost is selling cars too, Mr. Boop is getting a deluxe hardcover book, and Rym has some thoughts on SK8 the Infinity.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - CentaurworldThings of the DayRym - Fake English Italian SongScott - Bidoof’s Big Stand
2022-01-1300 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingPackage ManagersTonight on GeekNights, we talk about package managers. We've covered Linux package management specifically in the ancient past. In the news, Rym's gonna do the Tunnel Run once it's safe to travel again, Europe has better vaccination policies than the US, Canon reminds you that the chips in their printer ink cartridges are unnecessary, Zynga was worth $12.7 BB, a nefarious developer set off a logic bomb in two popular NPM packages, and the James Webb Space Telescope is extremely important.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - Package ManagersThings of the DayRym ...
2022-01-1100 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingSoftware LibrariesTonight on GeekNights, we discuss software libraries. Most of you are probably too old to remember DLL Hell, but you probably don't want to be proving how square roots are calculated just to calculate them in your program. In the news, Amazon has had multiple outages, the log4j zero-day is a nightmare, and VR is edging into the mainstream with its first real consumer maturity milestone.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - Software LibrariesThings of the DayRym - Fruit, by their Appearances in Mario GamesRym - The physics debateScott - I boug...
2021-12-2800 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsHoliday Animation and Comics Gift Giving Guide 2021Tonight on GeekNights, we bring you our Holiday Animation and Comics Gift Giving Guide 2021! What should you buy for that animation, comics, anime, or manga fan friend of yours? Not Funkopops: they've released something that's just vile in a long line of vile things. Arcane is one of the best cartoons Rym's seen in a long time. Makoto Shinkai's next film will be Suzume no Tojimari, and it involves clouds, sky, and doors. George Pérez is tragically at the end of his life. Macross Plus was in theaters, introducing a younger generation of fans to its particular dystopian nightmare.
2021-12-1600 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingDocumentationTonight on GeekNights, we consider documentation. Client documentation, user guides, service runbooks, developer notes, and the like. We've previously covered Documentation Systems, as well as in a game design lecture on game rules. In the news, Rym finally dressed up as Zed from Zardoz, Facebook's name change to "Meta" isn't fooling anyone, a theoretical unicode-based attack on compilers is being patched, Roblox had a massive outage, and the LIRR is now able to run trains into Grand Central Terminal, a feat of engineering in the making since 1963.This is also the 16th anniversary episode of GeekNights! We...
2021-11-0200 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsAnime and Comic MagazinesTonight on GeekNights, we consider anime and comic magazines, including relics from an ancient past such as Newtype USA, Wizard, Animerica, and the like. In the news, Rym is enjoying Star Trek: Lower Decks (and you may too if you have even a passing interest in Star Trek), the live action Cowboy Bebop might be OK, and the monkey's paw has given us a hockey anime with Puraore! Pride of Orange.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Anime and Comic MagazinesThings of the DayRym - Why do we do this to ou...
2021-09-2300 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingComputer MagazinesTonight on GeekNights, we consider the archaic "computer magazine" that you may have heard old people talking about. From PC Gamer to Maximum PC to Computer Shopper, the pre-Internet was a wild time. In the news, Western Digital "My Book" users had all their data deleted in a convoluted story, Western Digital tried to trick people into buying inferior drives, Google's internal dysfunction led briefly to Google News failing for all Google Workspaces users, and Sir Clive Sinclair has passed away at 81. Also Rym was nearly attacked by a crazy driver biking from Poughkeepsie to Queens on Sunday.Related...
2021-09-2100 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingOath: Chronicles of Empire and ExileTonight on GeekNights, we review Oath: Chronicles of Empire and Exile. It's a solid legacy game that's worth taking a look at. In the news, Rym finally played West of Loathing and is sorting out if we'll play Aliens: Fireteam Elite, The CEO of Broken Token steps down (but still owns the company...) after abuse and harassment allegations, the CEO of Tripwire steps down due to his abhorrent statements on abortion rights, and Twitch sues two individuals over ongoing racist and bigoted harassment rampant on their platform.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Tuesday - Oath: Chronicles...
2021-09-1500 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsSupermanTonight on GeekNights, we consider Superman. The Superman. Supes. This character casts a long shadow on global popular culture and storytelling, a modern myth. In the news, the Harley Quinn show is great, Lupin III Part 6 has Mamoru Oshii as a guest writer, Adventure Time: Distant Lands concludes with Wizard City, Keiichi Arawi has a new manga coming, and (spoilers) Lex Luthor finally gets it.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - SupermanThings of the DayRym - Pretty Woman Starring Willem DafoeRym - Cassettes - better than you don't rememberScott - tapedeck.org
2021-09-0900 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingDeathmatch GamesTonight on GeekNights, we consider Deathmatch games, particularly FPS deathmatches. Ostensibly beginning with Doom and Quake, the "genre" began already extremely refined, and frankly Quake 1 Deathmatch is literally worth playing today. In the news, Rym biked to Poughkeepsie again, Quake 1 got an update that makes multiplayer "just work" on modern PCs, China effectively bans minors playing online games, and tabletop game prices are going to skyrocket.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Tuesday - Deathmatch GamesThings of the DayRym - Fairer ChessScott - Precision Transmission
2021-09-0100 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingCollecting in GamesTonight on GeekNights, we consider collecting in games. Specifically, we consider "new in box" cartridges and people who like to tell you how many board games they own. In the news, Advance Wars 1 and 2 are coming to the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch Pro is exactly what we expected rather than what people seemed to imagine, someone buys a new-in-box copy of Super Mario 64 for way too much money, and we will be live at PAX Online East this weekend!If you want Rym's copy of Ogre, you can have second dibs on it. If no one takes it...
2021-07-1400 minGeekNights ThursdaysSkinTonight on GeekNights, we talk about skin. Yes, that kind of skin. In the news, Scott GeekBites Oxygen (2021), Rym GeekBites Walker (1987), maybe companies should be barred from bothering you after-hours, and AMC issues 11MM shares.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - SkinThings of the DayRym - Smartphone case made of artificial human skinScott - dermdoctor
2021-06-0400 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsSpider-Man 2099Tonight on GeekNights, we review Spider-Man 2099. It's cyberpunk, and it's actually pretty good. Rym even plans to read the rest of it. In the news, Adventure Time: Distant Lands - Together Again was solid, but also possibly unnecessary, Panasonic has a new GH6 camera as well as an upgrade to the GH5, the new era of Lupin III continues with a sixth anime series for the 50th anniversary, and Funimation adds God Mazinger, Little Nemo, and Space Adventrure Cobra to their anime catalogue.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Spider-Man 2099Things of the Day
2021-05-2700 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingSuper Mario Bros. 3Tonight on GeekNights, we review Super Mario Bros. 3 on the NES. It is hard to express how revolutionary this games was in 1988-1991 (depending on where you lived), and it holds up pretty well today. (Rym just beat it on a lark last week). In the news, Tom Wilson should be expelled from the NHL, Ravenloft gets a much better look, Twitch took action against 7.5MM fake accounts, the Epic Games store is not only losing money, but also doesn't lead to actual game sales.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Tuesday - Super Mario Bros. 3...
2021-05-0500 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingLaptops and TabletsTonight on GeekNights, we consider the current world of laptops and tablets. The world is changing, and laptops are increasingly becoming desktop replacements or niche devices. Don't take our advice from how to buy a laptop in 2008, and internalize how long ago 2012 was. (This was Rym's first laptop). In the news, Yahoo Answers shuts down forever, destroying a treasure trove, LG exits the smartphone business, and Nvidia unveils a server-room ARM CPU.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Tuesday - Laptops and TabletsThings of the DayRym - Momijigari (1899)Scott - SE/30 logicboard recreation
2021-04-1300 minGeekNights ThursdaysScarcityTonight on GeekNights, we consider scarcity. (NFTs are a scam). In the news, Rym had some Water in the Ceiling, Joe Biden moves to regulate guns (with a mass shooting the very same day), the Super Mario Bros. world record was beaten with a 4:54.948, and The Louvre Has Digitized 482,000 ArtworksRelated LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - ScarcityThings of the DayRym - Field Guide to Shipping ContainersScott - Project Gemini
2021-04-0900 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingCryptocurrenciesTonight on GeekNights, we consider the evils of cryptocurrencies. In the news, the worst social network on Earth got hacked, Fry's is no more, Twitter almost has a business model, and you can't get better at biking.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - CryptocurrenciesThings of the DayRym - GamestonkTerminalScott - The lamps you're not allowed to have.
2021-03-0200 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingOutagesTonight on GeekNights, apropos of nothing in particular, we talk about outages. In the news, Slack started the new year with a major outage, Google employees are unionizing, and Scott found Turbo Vision. Welcome to 2021!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - OutagesThings of the DayRym - 19th century "ASCII" advertisementsRym - Solving a Century-Old Typographical MysteryScott - Making an unpickable lock. Calling locksmiths
2021-01-0500 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingTonight on GeekNights, we consider what is likely now our favorite 18xx train game: 1817. If you have never played one of these before, you may want to check out our reviews of 1846: The Race for the Midwest or 1889: History of Shikoku Railways first. 1817 has short selling, acquisitions & mergers, and loans (with interest) that together serve to provide more player agency than other 18xx games we've played.In the news, Nintendo makes it easier to share screenshots from the Switch, and the Super Mario Maker levels will disappear like tears in the rain. Related LinksForum...
2020-12-0200 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsAdventure Time: Distant Lands - ObsidianTonight on GeekNights, we consider the second installment in Adventure Time: Distant Lands with Obsidian. In the news, Rym got his Index and finished Deca-Dence, The Art of Wolfwalkers is very good, Funimation adds many Gundams, Venture Brothers is cancelled (but also possibly un-canceled), and the publishing industry needs some antitrust action ASAP.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Adventure Time: Distant Lands - ObsidianThings of the DayRym - PUPARIAScott - The Way The U.S. Coast Guard Replaces Its Largest Ship's Motor Is Mind-Blowing
2020-11-2600 minGeekNights ThursdaysHoodiesTonight on GeekNights, we consider the hoodie. In the news, don't travel for the holidays, Scott has the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros., Rym is getting an Index, the new Unsolved Mysteries is a apparently not too bad.Related LinksThings of the DayRym - Moon GoddessScott - [M/V] NORAZO(노라조) - Bread(빵)
2020-11-2000 minGeekNights ThursdaysVampires vs. the Bronx (2020)Tonight on GeekNights, we review Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020). It's a delightful horror comedy movie in the vein of The Lost Boys but with a real and heartfelt look at the Bronx. Definitely check it out. In the news, Rym had some plumbing problems, the NHL Draft went well for the Rangers (as expected), and the FBI foiled a coup attempt/kidnapping plot by right wing nutjob militias.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020)Things of the DayRym - The Totally Rad Fad of 1980’s BMXScott - The Old Ca...
2020-10-0900 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsThunderCatsTonight on GeekNights, we consider ThunderCats (1985). A big part of both our childhoods, it was probably the strongest of the 80s animated tv shows for kids in America. It also featured Snarf-Ra. In the news, Rym dug out his ancient joystick, Lupin III: The First is in theaters (but don't go to one), and The Owl House is a fantastic kids' show.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - ThunderCatsThings of the DayRym - About FaceScott - Mouth Dreams
2020-10-0100 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsDevilman Manga and Gibiate AnimeTonight on GeekNights, we consider the Devilman manga, which Scott finished, and Gibiate, which Rym has started watching. In the news, there are a bunch of online anime conventions that people aren't paying enough attention to, KissAnime is finally dead, a ton of older family/children's anime is coming to Youtube free to watch, and a book of essays on Leiji Matsumoto is coming.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Devilman Manga and Gibiate AnimeThings of the DayRym - Frasier and Niles Become Demon LordsScott - ThunderCats Opening Remade with CGI
2020-08-2000 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingRemovable Media in 2020Tonight on GeekNights, we revisit a topic we covered once in 2007 to update it for current times: removable media. USB sticks and such. Rym spent some $20 for a 2GB USB stick in 2007. Times have changed. In the news, Epic Games has kicked off a massive legal battle with Apple and Google, as things continue to escalate.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - Removable Media in 2020Things of the DayRym - Only in New York #16Scott - Pure Skill Minesweeper
2020-08-1800 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingModding ConsolesTonight on GeekNights, we consider the humble act of modding gaming consoles. From video-output mods to the Playstation "backup" chips to enhanced GBAs, it's a golden (and possibly final) age for the hobby. In the news, Rym's still using his ancient phone, Microsoft Flight Simulator is returning in August (get your HOTAS ready for this and Star Wars: Squadrons), the SGDQ 2020 schedule is live, Shantae is getting a retro re-release, Quest for Glory is just on Steam if you want to play, as is Death Stranding, and the Game Devs of Color Expo will be online in September!
2020-07-1500 minGeekNights ThursdaysFood Box SubscriptionsTonight on GeekNights, we consider the food subscription box. Things like Hello Fresh or Blue Apron or Big Plumb or Purple Carrot. One of those is a made up name.In the news, Rym ran afoul of a kerosene-adjacent mystery, Scott's gym is closed, Block Together is shutting down, removing a powerful anti-harassment tool that Twitter needed despite Twitter removing their OWN anti-harassment tools (even though they used to promote such tools).Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - Food Box SubscriptionsThings of the DayRym - Potion Seller's Bizarre AdventureScott - B...
2020-07-0300 minGeekNights Tuesdays: GamingFree Space ShootersTonight on GeekNights, we consider the mostly moribund but possibly reviving genre of free space shooters. Games like TIE Fighter or Wing Commander. There is a small chance they live again. Be prepared to dust off your HOTAS. In the news, Sega has a Game Gear Micro (that only Rym cares about), Nintendo messes up their Pokémon DLC, the Steam Game Festival is live, the PS5 cometh, Paper Mario returns, WotC bans old racist magic cards, the Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality raised over 8MM dollars for the cause, we will be at PAX Online, Dwarf Fortress h...
2020-06-1700 minGeekNights ThursdaysHow to Not Suck at BakingTonight on GeekNights, we revive the ancient "How to Not Suck" series with an episode on baking. How to not suck at baking. It's a rising hobby during the quarantine. In the news, PAX is not currently canceled, with further clarification in the Reddit, Dune (2020) appears to actually be happening, and Rym and Emily's Disney animation podcast continues!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - How to Not Suck at BakingThings of the DayRym - Making Nintendo LABO Waveform CardsScott - Showa Idol's Groove - Finale
2020-04-2400 minGeekNights ThursdaysCleaningTonight on GeekNights, we consider the fascinating topic of cleaning. It is Thursday, after all. In the news, the Oscars included a pleasant surprise despite our general feelings on award shows, stay away from cruise ships, never trust a doctor who believes in homeopathy, watch The Good Place (and then read Surface Detail), vote for Elizabeth Warren in the Democratic presidential primary, and vote for literally every Democrat in every race in the general election no matter what.GeekNights is on Spotify!You can also find us on Patreon, on Rym's Youtube Channel, on Scott's Youtube Channel...
2020-02-1400 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsWeathering With YouTonight on GeekNights, we review Makoto Shinkai's latest movie Weathering With You. It's beautiful, but its themes are muddled. We reviewed his The Place Promised in our Early Days back in 2005, and more recently Your Name in 2017. We can forget Children Who Chase Lost Voices, which we talked about in 2011.In the news, Queens bus route meetings attract a particular kind of person, Ride Your Wave is in theaters one night only on February 17th, Funimation dropped a terrible porn anime for which the fandom seems to overlap entirely with the "ahego shirt" crowd, and we will be live...
2020-02-0600 minGeekNights ThursdaysMailing Things to PlacesTonight on GeekNights, we talk about mailing things to places. Packages, letters, even the GeekNights Tshirts before we put them on Amazon! In the news, Rym bought a new mattress from the Internet (following on from our show on beds), a bunch of SMS messages from a long time ago just got sent to everybody, the American off-year election went very well (potentially bringing the Equal Rights Amendment back to the table), and we will be live at PAX Unplugged teaching three games and teaching you to take your damn turn!Related LinksThings of the Day
2019-11-0800 minGeekNights Mondays: Science Technology ComputingMicrophonesTonight on GeekNights, we consider the Microphone. In the news, Netflix is reportedly adding a (likely-to-be-abused) 1.5x mode, Adobe got permission to continue to support the people of Venezuela, new AirPods are coming, and algorithms can definitely be racist.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Monday - MicrophonesThings of the DayRym - HELLveticaScott - The Five Cowardly Hitmen
2019-10-2900 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsUrusei Yatsura (manga)Tonight on GeekNights, we review the recently re-released Urusei Yatsura manga by Rumiko Takahashi. It's a fine read if you never got ahold of it the first time around. In the news, after some night market adventures and a search for yuzu paste, Aggretsuko is getting a third season, Megumi Hayashibara Joins the cast of Carole & Tuesday, Disney enters the fray (for now) at $12.99, Bananya gets a second season, and She-Ra is really coming into its own with its third season.Don't miss Rym and Emily talking about Disney theatrical animation!Related LinksForum Thread
2019-08-0800 minGeekNights ThursdaysCheeseTonight on GeekNights, we consider cheese. In the news, we wonder what the deal was with Rym's Christmas Cheese, Ninja leaves Twitch for Mixer, a bad person was rightfully denied a panel at PAX, and we remind you that GeekNights has endorsed Elizabeth Warren for the Democratic primary.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - CheeseThings of the DayRym - The Machine to Kill ChildrenScott - Street Fighter 2 Fan
2019-08-0200 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsSarazanmaiTonight on GeekNights, we consider Kunihiko Ikuhara's recent Sarazanmai. This is not a show for children. You need to know more about Kappa than you think you do. It should be watched with the same care you'd use watching Utena. In the news, our hearts go out to the victims of the tragedy at Kyoto Animation, CATS is back, and Rym may test the waters of Fire Force despite how we may have JUDGED it. Also, read Lone Wolf and Cub.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - SarazanmaiThings of the DayRym ...
2019-07-2500 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsJudge Anime by its Cover: Summer 2019Tonight on GeekNights, we review the entire upcoming Summer 2019 anime season... before we watch any of it. We've been doing this for a while as a youtube show! In the news, New York had another march through the canyon of heroes, Otomo has a new movie on the way, Akira is getting a 4k remaster, Promare is coming, Crunchyroll is partially joining HBO Max, and ConnectiCon is this weekend!Since Evangelion is available on Netflix, recall that we have previously reviewed Evangelion, and also done a deep "final thoughts" show on it!Be sure to subscribe to both...
2019-07-1100 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsAdventure Time: Final ThoughtsTonight on GeekNights, we have our final thoughts on the full run of Adventure Time. It's a phenomenal show: there's no other way to say it. We did a mini review back in 2014. Rym didn't even start watching the show until What Was Missing premiered. From the original short in 2008 to the perfect last episode, this show is a treasure.In the news, Castle of Cagliostro and Penguin Highway are playing in NYC, Monkey Punch has passed on, and you can finally read the end of Initial D. Our Rare Game Mechanics and The Real Harm of Games panels...
2019-04-1800 minGeekNights ThursdaysFan/Creator InteractionTonight on GeekNights, we consider the current state of fan/creator relationships and scratch the surface of several ongoing concerns around it all. In the news, the US elections were mostly positive, Amazon is likely coming to Rym's neighborhood, and gameplay videos present a conundrum. Also, PAX East is live and Saturday is sold out!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - Fan/Creator InteractionThings of the DayRym - Water Cooled 72,000 Lumen LED FlashlighScott - I don' t wanna get out of futon
2018-11-0900 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsNight is Short, Walk on GirlTonight on GeekNights, we review Masaaki Yuasa's phenomenal Night Is Short, Walk On Girl. Just go see it. Don't even wait to listen to our review.In the news, Hanebado is bad, The Dragon Prince is good, Assassination Classroom is all right, Adventure Time's ending was perfect, Bojack Horseman continues to be excellent, Care Bears looks like it will be ultra cute, DuckTales (2017) is fantastic, and SPACE JAM IS GETTING A SEQUEL WITH LEBRON! Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Night is Short, Walk on GirlThings of the DayRym ...
2018-09-2000 minGeekNights Wednesdays: Anime Manga ComicsKeiichi Arawi's City MangaTonight on GeekNights, we review Keiichi Arawi's City Manga. It's delightful, with excellent comedic timing. If you enjoy Nichijou this is definitely up your alley. In the news, Fantastic Four #1 just dropped, we won't be at Otakon this coming weekend, we will (likely) be at Anime NYC in November, and the GeekNights Book Club is a thing that exists.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Wednesday - Keiichi Arawi's City MangaThings of the DayRym - Africa-Toto-Japanese Cover-Koto-NHK BlendsRym - Rym's Utena AMVScott - Sailor Moon on Japanese Traditional Instruments
2018-08-0900 minGeekNights ThursdaysBike and Car SharesTonight on GeekNights, we consider car shares, bike shares, scooter shares, and the like. In the news, we saw some great rooftop fireworks yesterday, there are few options to save the Thai soccer team, cave diving is incredibly dangerous, and your weird Internet crap might be the evolution of a neo-Dada movement.We hope we'll see you at PAX West, the Game Devs of Color Expo, and the Harlem Valley Rail Ride!Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - Bike and Car SharesThings of the DayRym - Metal Gear Solid ve...
2018-07-0600 minGeekNights ThursdaysStranger ThingsTonight on GeekNights, we review Stranger Things. In case you're wondering how Rym convinced Scott to watch this amazing show, he didn't. This is a Rym and Emily special! We thoroughly enjoyed this show, and have since moved on to finish the second season. It perfectly evokes the era in which it is set, and is definitely worth watching.Related LinksForum ThreadGeekNights Thursday - Stranger Things
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