Longtime friend Erin, who works as Community Manager for 2K Games on Borderlands, joins us for a special reunion episode filled with nostalgia, cryptid sightings, and Hollywood career revelations.

• Harold and Kumar are getting a new sequel with original stars John Cho and Kal Penn expected to return
• Discussing whether early 2000s stoner comedies can successfully translate to today's entertainment landscape
• Erin shares bizarre cryptid sightings including an alien on a doorbell camera and a potential Bigfoot in New Hampshire
• Will Smith revealed he rejected Christopher Nolan's Inception in addition to The Matrix and Django Unchained
• Examining Hollywood's trend of producing sequels to films from 15+ years ago rather than complete reboots
• Reminiscing about our early content creation days

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Lalaine Art Geek shares her journey as a cartoonist, illustrator, and comic artist, revealing how her distinctive bold, colorful style has evolved from composition notebooks to digital platforms and print. Her vibrant approach to character design draws inspiration from some of your favorite franchises in pop culture, creating a unique style that pops off the screen and stands out at conventions!

• Creating character-focused art with a distinctive cartoon style influenced by Western animation
• Building an audience through social media by sharing sketchbook work and art process videos
• Transitioning from just creating art to selling at conventions starting in 2021
• Developing a unique aesthetic described as "digital art on paper" with bold, solid colors
• Collaborating with partner Philip on "Stitches," an original horror comic that has resonated with fans
• Navigating the convention scene both as an attendee and vendor
• Finding balance between creating art for business versus personal enjoyment
• Dealing with the emotional highs of creative success and lows of revenue fluctuations
• Planning for future projects including a second issue of "Stitches" and potential Kickstarter
• Maintaining artistic passion by setting aside time for personal creativity and self-care

You can find Lalaine Art Geek on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube under the handle Lalaine Art Geek, and check out her comic "Stitches" on Amazon Kindle.

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We dive into the world of park building games with a focus on Jurassic World Evolution 2, exploring its strengths, weaknesses, and the crucial role of mods in enhancing gameplay.

• Comparing Jurassic World Evolution 1 (2018) and Evolution 2 (2021)
• The experience gap between console and PC gameplay due to mod support
• Evolution 2's simplified approach compared to other park builders like Planet Zoo and Prehistoric Planet
• Game modes including campaign, chaos theory, and sandbox
• The limitations of the base game and how modders have transformed the experience
• Excitement about a potential Jurassic World Evolution 3
• Best practices for new players and recommendations for park building enthusiasts

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For this edition of International Feature, we dive into The First Slam Dunk, exploring how the 2022 anime film became the highest-grossing basketball movie of all time with nearly $300 million worldwide. They analyze the revolutionary animation style that blends 2D and 3D techniques while discussing whether it successfully welcomes newcomers to the franchise.

• Groundbreaking animation combining traditional 2D with CGI creates an immersive basketball experience
• Authentic basketball sound design captures the feel of being on the court
• Film's narrative structure alternates between championship game and character flashbacks
• Challenges in connecting with multiple characters within the limited runtime
• Comparison to other sports anime like Blue Lock and what makes sports stakes compelling
• The film's climactic final moments utilize innovative visual techniques
• Discussion of whether the film succeeds as an entry point for newcomers
• Box office success demonstrates the global appeal of sports anime

Letterbox'd Synopsis: Shohoku’s “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

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Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon's 1997 directorial debut, stands as one of the most influential and psychologically complex anime films ever created, still inspiring filmmakers today with its disturbing yet masterful narrative about identity and fame. The film's ability to blur the lines between reality and delusion creates a viewing experience that continues to haunt viewers days after watching, making it a timeless psychological thriller despite being over 25 years old.

• Released in 1997, Perfect Blue was Satoshi Kon's directorial debut and first feature film
• The film's animation holds up remarkably well despite limitations with current digital copies
• Narrative intentionally blurs lines between reality and delusion, creating a disorienting viewing experience
• Explores timely themes about toxic fandom, stalking, and the dark side of the entertainment industry
• Heavily influenced filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream)
• Runtime of only 81 minutes, but feels longer due to its intense, layered storytelling
• Rewards multiple viewings as the complex narrative reveals more layers on rewatch

Letterbox'd Synopsis: Encouraged by her managers, rising pop star Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered.

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The entertainment industry is constantly evolving, and May 2025 brought several significant developments that caught the attention of pop culture enthusiasts everywhere. From controversial pricing decisions to exciting casting announcements, there's much to unpack in this month's entertainment landscape.

• Randy Pitchford told fans "if you're a real fan, you'll find a way" to afford the $80 Borderlands 4
• Game prices continue to rise with Nintendo games reaching $90 and GTA 6 potentially hitting $100
• MoviePass is returning with a fantasy box office app called "Mogul" where users bet on film performance
• Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has assembled an all-star cast including Ralph Fiennes as President Snow
• Trick Williams made history as the first WWE superstar to win the TNA World Championship
• Upcoming projects include the Pokemon Fossil Museum in Chicago, Gears of War on PlayStation, and a Scrubs reboot

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Voice actress Roo Ryder shares her journey from athlete to anime star, revealing how she became the voice of Torako Koshi in "My Deer Friend Nokotan" and built her career in gaming, voice acting, and cosplay.

• Roo discusses her background as an athlete and how COVID led her to pursue voice acting professionally in 2022
• Her experience working as a party princess entertainer helped develop her character work before voice acting
• Roo's cosplay journey began with Junko Enoshima from Danganronpa and has expanded to include many One Piece characters
• Her gaming interests span from childhood Nintendo GameCube favorites to current simulator games with friends
• Roo offers advice for aspiring voice actors, emphasizing starting small with affordable equipment and building genuine connections
• The importance of maintaining friendships outside voice acting to keep perspective and avoid burnout

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We take a deep dive into the Assassin's Creed franchise with Andrew from Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers to examine its evolution from humble beginnings to global phenomenon. Together, we trace the journey from Altair's first adventure to the latest installment in feudal Japan.

• The first Assassin's Creed established a foundation despite repetitive gameplay and a bland protagonist
• Assassin's Creed II and Ezio Auditore revolutionized the series with improved gameplay, character depth, and Renaissance setting
• Brotherhood refined mechanics while Revelations completed Ezio's story arc
• Black Flag remains the pinnacle pirate game experience with its perfect blend of naval combat, exploration, and sea shanties
• The series struggled through Unity's technical issues despite innovative multiplayer and refined parkour
• Origins marked a dramatic shift to RPG mechanics with larger worlds and deeper customization
• Recent games balance between RPG elements and returning to stealth roots
• Settings often overshadow story elements as the franchise explores different historical periods
• The Assassin's Creed franchise continues to evolve while maintaining core identity elements

Be sure to check out our guest episode about Assassin's Creed Shadows on Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamers podcast, where Phil joins Andrew for an in-depth discussion about the latest game.

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