Rand(Nerds); Episode 251 - Nidhogg, Empyrion - Galactic Survival.

Rand(Nerds);

Welcome to episode 251

Skazz shares his thoughts on the game we recently played during game night: Nidhogg. It’s a deceptively simple 2D sword-fighting game with surprising depth in its mechanics and an incredible amount of fun.

We also dive into the newly announced PS5 Pro, discussing how a stable frame rate can enhance a game’s visuals more effectively than higher resolution. This sparks a passionate rant from Skazz about how modern games often fall short in terms of gameplay mechanics, and we explore why focusing on graphics isn't the right approach.

Our conversation then shifts to movies, with Ram revealing that he’s just watched the entire Harry Potter series—most of them for the first time. This leads to a discussion about separating the author from their work, particularly in the case of J.K. Rowling, and how good things can be pulled from terrible situations . We also take a moment to appreciate the late Alan Rickman’s incredible acting.

Finally, Ram gives us an update on his adventures in Empyrion - Galactic Survival. He’s excited about the prospect of finally getting his spaceship off the ground next time!

Notes

Skazz makes great use of his Whitton skills in Nidhogg

A game to practise the basics of fighting in FOOTSIES

A step back in graphics? The Bad Guys

A decent film series with Harry Potter

The horrific case of Thalidomide

So was Snape a Villain, or a hero?

Gone too soon Alan Rickman

One of the more random project Daniel Radcliff has been involved in Guns Akimbo

When you have film success, why not buy an Ice Cream van and hand them out for free

Still having fun in space with Empyrion - Galactic Survival.