S08E18 – Bad Science

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On this week’s episode we look the the impact of poorly researched or made-up science in movies, discuss why video game physics can go wrong, and find out what would really happen to the pilot of a giant robot/mech. Reviews – Fate/Zero, Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians, Demon Gaze, Etrian Odyssey […]

S08E16 – Directing Art

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This week we decided to take a look at art direction, but first we need to find out what it actually is before we can work out why it’s important and how it affects every visual entertainment medium. Reviews – The Wolf Among Us Episode 3, FIFA World Cup 2014, […]

S08E15 – The End

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This week we skip to the last page of the story, so join us as we find out more about multiple endings, post-credit stings, final bosses, and endless superhero tales. Reviews – Bioshock Infinite: Burial At Sea Part 2, Lego: The Hobbit, Dynasty Warriors 8: Extreme Legends, Dragonball GT, Girls […]

S08E14 – Take The Journey

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This week we take to the road to find out what all the fuss is about. Join us as we go wandering through the entertainment world just to see what’s there. Reviews – Invizimals: Alliances and Invizimals: The Lost Kingdoms This week’s news is heading over the hills and far away. The […]

S08E13 – The Art of War

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And so we come to the end of our month of combat, and what better way to finish than with war itself. Join us as we find out more about how war has changed popular media, and how entertainment has adapted to fit the theme. Reviews – Shady, Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden […]

S08E12 – Samurai Vs. Ninja

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On this week’s episode we decided to head to the land of the rising sun, so join us as we continue our month of combat with a healthy dose of samurais and ninjas. Reviews – The Stuff, Hakuoki: Memories of the Shinsengumi (3DS), The Witch and the Hundred Knight and Metal Gear […]

S08E11 – Knuckle Sandwich

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The Western world has had a long fascination with the world Eastern martial arts, and these days the different types and styles have become global brands that appear in everything from Hollywood blockbusters to the Olympic Games. In this episode we continue our look at combat and war, so join […]

S08E10 – Weapon of Choice

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On this week’s episode we’re continuing our month long look at combat and war, so join us as we take a look at the weird and wacky world of weapons. Reviews – Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Tales of Symphonia: Chronicles, Motorway, Atelier Eschy […]

S08E09 – Away With The Warriors

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March is a strange month. Aside from playing host to the Vernal Equinox (or Autumnal if you’re in the Southern hemisphere), it’s also named after Mars – the Roman god of war. With that in mind we kick off our month long campaign, so join us as we dive into the […]

S08E08 – Animex 2014 Special Part 2

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Animex is arguably one of the most unique opportunities that students will have during their time at the University of Teesside (or any university for that matter), and while related festivals and copycats are appearing the world over, the original is still the best. Here at The Geek Show we […]