The Geekbox: Episode 703
Summary
Hosts Ryan Scott and Ryan Higgins discuss the Oscars, criticizing *Sinners* while praising horror wins, and lament the cancellation of Joe Bob Briggs’ show. They express skepticism toward reboots like *Buffy* and *Firefly*, arguing that modern media often alienates older fans. The episode heavily critiques AI in gaming, specifically NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 for altering character aesthetics and a flawed *Tomb Raider* patch. Finally, they review *Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster*.
Topics discussed
Intro and Poppy Playtime pronunciation debate
Oscars, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Billy Bob Thornton
TV Revivals: Twin Peaks, Firefly, and Buffy
Generational disconnect in movies and media
Esports, Overwatch League, and The Queen's Gambit board game
NVIDIA DLSS 5, AI upscaling, and Tomb Raider remaster issues
Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster gameplay and job system
Super Mario Movie sequel and Street Fighter movie casting
Mortal Kombat media history and AI summary jokes
Outro, Patreon thanks, and VR glasses rant
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