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On this week’s show the Humans(Joe & Jason) discuss the Rosetta project, Old Payphones into Wi-Fi hotspots, and Sweden wants to label games that promote gender equality. Plus TitanFall modes, Overwatch, Borderlands:TPS, and Sunset Overdrive.

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Show Notes for 11/17/2014

# New Releases

In Theaters:

*The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
Having twice survived the Hunger Games, Katniss finds herself in District 13. Under the leadership of President Coin (Julianne Moore) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the Capitol and fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.
*VHS: Viral
Fame-obsessed teens hell-bent on capturing the next viral video discover they are the stars of the latest internet sensation.
*A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are unaware they are being stalked by a lonesome vampire.

Music:

*Pom Pom – Ariel Pink
The 17-track solo release from the Los Angeles artist features two songs co-written with Kim Fowley.
*Seeds – TV on the Radio
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock band is its first since the death of bassist Gerald Smith and was produced by guitarist David Sitek.
*Avonmore – Bryan Ferry
Co-produced by Rhett Davies, the Roxy Music singer’s latest solo release features original songs and two covers songs as well as contributions from Flea, Mark Knopfler, Johnny Marr, Maceo Parker, Nile Rodgers of Chic, Ronnie Spector, and Todd Terje.
*Four – One Direction
The fourth full-length studio release for the London-based pop band features songs co-written by Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, Jamie Scott, and Ed Sheeran.

Video Games:

Far Cry 4
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Grand Theft Auto V – PS4
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
LittleBigPlanet 3
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – PS3 and Xbox 360 Versions
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
WWE 2K15 – PS4
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Watch Dogs – Wii U Version
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014.
Escape Dead Island
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Vainglory
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- F 2nd
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom
Release Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Versions
Release Date: Friday, November 21, 2014
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Release Date: Friday, November 21, 2014

 

DVD/Blu-Ray:

* How to Train Your Dragon 2 – Blu/DVD – The island of Berk became an amazing refuge for dragons and humans alike. Their lives have now become quite symbiotic. But in the five years since that fateful change, Hiccup is still looking to the horizon, looking to the world beyond this island. When he propelled beyond the known world, he finds a crew of dragon hunters, a dragon warlord, and … his mother. While the movie is a fair bit different from the first, it is a very worthy successor.
* Jersey Boys – Blu/DVD – The Four Seasons were a group that almost should not have been. Just four guys that most people would over look, but together they became one of the most recognizable sounds in American music. This film based on the successful stage show of the same name highlights the story of triumph and struggle.
* 22 Jump Street – Blu/DVD – While they survived a second round of high school can Schmit and Jenko’s partnership survive … college?! While the case is a challenge of almost equal difficulty is understanding each other as they find that the things that make them different maybe more than they can over come.
* Automata – Blu/DVD – Robots have become part of every day life, in the near future. But tampering with or manipulating a robot will definitely void its warranty. During one such investigation an insurance adjuster finds something far deeper and profound to the future of humanity.
* The Wind Rises – Blu/DVD – The final film by Hayao Miyazaki is a visual triumph. It may not be as whimsical as Spirited Away, but the artistry shown in every background and frame is astonishing. The story is about Jiro, who wants to make airplanes. And in due time creates the plane that will become the Zero Fighter. Yet all he really wants to do is make beautiful flight possible. It’s a triumph of the heart on many levels in this film. Do note that the pacing is _very_ Japanese, so don’t expect a thrill ride.

Comics:

### DC

* Multiversity Pax Americana #1 – A new story from Grant Morrison, that seeks to tell a tale of Earth 4 in a version of reverse chronology. The story features The Question, Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Nightshade, and Peacemaker in all new likenesses.

### Marvel

* Spider-Woman #1 – An new on going series, with an opening story that touches all aspects of the Spider-Verse! This pan dimensional tale has all the Spiders in it’s cross hairs.

### Dark Horse

* Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 10 #9 – While many things in Sunnyvale have changed, many remain the same, such as it is still an attractor for demons and agents of darkness. Thankfully Buffy and crew are back for visit. So … ya know, what could possibly go wrong.

### Image

* Sinergy #1 – Jess has a bright future ahead of her! An athletic college scholarship and nothing but potential. While that’s all true, she also has a unique challenge, a … uh … personal :cough: encounter has given her the ability to see beyond this mortal plane, and she can now see the sinister forces that feed off of Sinergy – the energy released by committing sins. Needless to say, life in college just got a lot more interesting.

### Wow Cool Recommends!

Syllabus: Notes from an Accidental Professor by Lynda Barry is the standout book this week

 News:

1.  Shy people make more online friends according to new research –http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/7/7174975/shy-people-make-more-online-gaming-friends-says-new-research

2. Because #science and 3D printing! –http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/naked-scientists/show/20140921/

4. Looks like you’ll be getting more Fast and Furious films whether you like it or not –http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/14/7223507/fast-and-furious-three-more-films-universal-pictures

5.  Space! Info about the Rosetta project! – http://blogs.esa.int/rosetta/

6.  Sweden wants to label games that promote gender equality –http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/14/7219451/sweden-wants-to-label-games-that-promote-gender-equality

7. The “real” Prof. Farnsworth – http://www.tested.com/art/makers/467273-real-life-professor-farnsworth-futurama/ #news

8. BIY Bikes? Build Your Own Bicycle With Bamboobee http://www.core77.com/blog/crowdfunding/biy_bikes_build_your_own_bicycle_with_bamboobee_27901.asp

9. Not Even Martha Stewart Can Take 3D Printing Mainstream http://gizmodo.com/not-even-martha-stewart-can-take-3d-printing-mainstream-1659695832

10. The Lego Movie 2 Will Have More Female Characters http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/11/17/more-female-characters-to-be-included-in-the-lego-movie-2

11. The U.S. Navy’s First Laser Cannon Is Now Deployed in the Persian Gulf http://gizmodo.com/the-us-navys-first-laser-cannon-is-now-deployed-in-the-1659644456

12. The Plan to Turn NYC’s Old Payphones Into Free Gigabit Wi-Fi Hot Spots http://gizmodo.com/the-plan-to-turn-old-payphones-into-free-gigabit-wi-fi-1659688867

Geek Talk: 

Joe started Sunset Overdrive and REALLY likes it –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Overdrive

Joe finished Borderlands The Pre-Sequel –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderlands:_The_Pre-Sequel!

Caleb and Jason talk Titanfall – IMC Rising – Frontier Defense, and Marked for Death game modes.

Caleb talks Alien Isolation through the eyes of Elaine.

Jason talks  Overwatch

Overwatch trailer (cinematic) –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqnKB22pOC0

Overwatch trailer (gameplay) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dushZybUYnM

The Core:

No Core this week.

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