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On this week’s show the Humans(Joe, Caleb, & Jason) discuss  Tracker beams, OLD ass cave paintings, and Tom Hardy in X-Men and Suicide Squad?! Plus Art Night, Borderlands: TPS, and PlayStation TV.

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Show Notes for 10/20/2014

# New Releases

In Theaters:

1. 23 Blast
When high school football star Travis Freeman (Mark Hapka) is suddenly stricken with irreversible, total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe, protected life or to summon the courage through playing football to step back into the world.
2. John Wick
Former hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who took everything from him.
3. Ouija
A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.

Music:

1. I Forget Where We Were – Ben Howard
The follow-up to the British singer-songwriter’s Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Chris Bond.
2. Soused – Scott Walker
The second collaboration between Scott Walker and Sunn O))) is a five-track album produced by Scott Walker and Peter Walsh.
3. The Best Day – Thurston Moore
The fourth full-length solo release for the Sonic Youth guitarist/singer sees the return to guitar rock with backing from Steve Shelley, My Bloody Valentine’s Debbie Googe, and James Sedward.
4. Tough Love – Jessie Ware
The second full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter was produced by Benny Blanco and Two Inch Punch.

Video Games:

Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved
Release Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Complete Second Season – PS4 and Xbox One Versions
Release Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
The Legend of Korra
Release Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 (Downloadable on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC)
F1 2014
Release Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Need for Speed Rivals: Complete Edition
Release Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Just Dance 2015
Release Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
Release Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014 (Downloadable on 3DS)
Bayonetta 2
Release Date: Friday, October 24, 2014
Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth
Release Date: Friday, October 24, 2014

DVD/Blu-Ray:

* Snowpiercer – Blu/DVD – In a post apocalyptic world the remnants of humanity live on train that moves across that whole globe. The story brings into sharp relief the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots”, but one man seeks to up end the balance and turn the uphill slope into a level field. Debut film from Korean director Bong Joon-Ho
* Sex Tape – Blu/DVD – Annie and Jay, have a good life together. They’re successful, in love and have two kids. In an effort to stoke the flames of passion they make an extended sex video. Naturally, they lose control of the video and it gets on the internet. In their mad dash to reclaim their reputations, the learn much more about themselves than they counted on. – [There’s a very interesting interview with the director of the film here](https://soundcloud.com/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/jake-kasdan)
* The Purge: Anarchy – Blu/DVD – On one night a year, there are no illegal activities, by which I mean there are no laws for twelve hours. Into this fray steps a man with nothing but revenge on his mind, but finds enough compassion to aid a stranded couple.
* Earth to Echo – Blu/DVD – A close group of friends are being torn apart by a construction project that will destroy their neighborhood. But one last adventure awaits as they track a mysterious signal to a being that is not from earth and sought by the government.
* Life After Beth – Blu/DVD – Zach is devastated by the sudden loss of his girlfriend. When she miraculously returns to him he decides to pursue the things he regretted never doing earlier in their relationship. Unfortunately the Beth that has come back is not the same that left.
* Pee Wee’s Playhouse: Complete Collection – Blu – This set needs little introduction. Remember the secret word is “Blu-ray remastered” … ok so it’s two words. But seriously this quirky, creative show is a fantastic trip down memory lane. Plus gotta love all the stop motion animation!

Comics:

### DC

* Harley Quinn #11 – Strange days ahead. Harley’s life gets quite the stir when Power Girl drops in (literally) from space! The impact has left Power Girl with some large gaps in her memory, which Harley gleefully fills with tales of their BFF status and how they’re crime smashing duo!

### Marvel

* The Amazing Spider-Man #8 – Spider-Girl is the focus of an attack from dark forces from deep within the Spider-Verse.

### Dark Horse

* Tomb Raider #9 – Lara and crew find themselves trapped in Roanoke. A colony town shrouded in mystery and speculation. While running from a hit man, they find themselves deep in the same mystery that hangs over the history of this town.

### Boom Studios

* Bee and Puppycat #5 – Bee is doing well with all this magical temp work. But can she and Puppycat still keep their hectic schedule with an unexpected guest crashing the apartment?

### IDW

* Legends of Baldur’s Gate #1 – Fans of the game and new comers to the Dungeons and Dragons universe will probably want to check out this new adventure featuring a new team and Minsc! One of the legendary hero’s of Balder’s past, and his … hamster of wisdom?

### Wow Cool Recommends!

* Zero #11 is out from Image. Ales Kot is a writer to follow.

 News:

1.  Research says Kids eat less after playing Angry Birds –http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/18/6998357/research-diet-video-games-angry-birds

2. James Bond’s submarine car is on sale on eBay for $1 million –http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/20/7018941/james-bonds-submarine-car-is-on-sale-on-ebay-for-1-million

4. Bell’s Newest Tiltrotor Could Finally Improve on the Osprey’s Feathers – http://gizmodo.com/bells-newest-tiltrotor-could-finally-fix-the-ospreys-fe-1646800976

5. Tom Hardy up for X-Men: Apocalypse and Suicide Squad?! –http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/18/report-tom-hardy-eyed-for-villain-in-x-men-apocalypse

6.  Giant Spider! – http://www.livescience.com/48340-goliath-birdeater-surprises-scientist.html

7.  Doctor Who game will help teach kids how to code –http://m.ign.com/articles/2014/10/20/doctor-who-game-will-teach-kids-how-to-code

8.  Cave paintings! They’re even older than we thought! –http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-29415716

9. Tractor beams are suddenly a lot more plausible –http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/20/hollow-laser-tractor-beam/

Geek Talk: 

Joe and Jason played some Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderlands:_The_Pre-Sequel!

Caleb (and others) hosted an Art Night at their church

The Core:

Does the PlayStation TV have a place? –http://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/playstationtv/