The Geekbox: Episode 709
Summary
Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins recap San Diego Comic-Con, discussing the Transformers 40th anniversary concert and Marvel’s new movie slate, including Avengers: Doomsday. They critique the MCU’s shifting strategy and express disdain for Fortnite-themed merchandise. The hosts also review horror films Backrooms and Obsession, and Ryan Higgins enthusiastically describes the multiplayer job simulator Shift at Midnight.
Topics discussed
Intro and Comic-Con vendor observations
Transformers 40th Anniversary Apology Tour concert
Johnny Depp's A Christmas Carol appearance
Marvel announcements, Spider-Man, and MCU fatigue
Fighting games and Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ghost Rider, Blade, and Marvel's risk strategy
Comic-Con chaos and Fortnite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Live service games, Madden, and Overwatch
Review of the horror game 'Lethal Company'
Horror movie reviews: Backrooms, Obsession, and Hereditary
Video game movies and actor Walton Goggins
Star Trek reruns and ESPN Jeopardy
Outro, Patreon, and Pokemon World Championship
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