Has Geeking Changed

<p>Are geeks getting harder to please, or have entertainment companies stopped giving us things worth loving? Dev and Phil dig into fandom gatekeeping, online outrage, review bombing, and the pressure to hate every new game, movie, or show before giving it a fair chance.</p><p>From <em>Wolverine</em> and its hand-holding gameplay to Marvel’s <em>Doomsday</em>, Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, <em>Lanterns</em>, <em>Resident Evil</em>, and <em>Avengers: Endgame</em>, they ask a big question: have we changed as fans, or has geek culture changed around us?</p><p>Phil brings the gamer’s perspective, remembering classic <em>Tomb Raider</em>, brutal checkpoints, memory cards, cheat codes, and games that left you to figure things out for yourself. He also shares plans for a game-wheel streaming challenge. Dev brings his horror fandom, a 31 Nights of Horror watchlist, and spoiler-free thoughts on <em>Resident Evil</em>—plus a friendly push for Phil to finally start streaming.</p><p>Along the way, the duo explores why social media rewards outrage, where criticism turns toxic, how nostalgia shapes our expectations, and why it’s worth trusting your own taste instead of automatically following the loudest reviewer. Their advice? Give things a fair shot, speak up when a product disappoints, and remember that not every new release has to become a battleground.</p>