#243 – Bacon of Destiny | The Sundering: A Warcraft, Geek & Gaming Podcast

After last week’s hiatus, the crew has much catching up to do for episode 243! We talk our usual bacon news, and have our Foffs/Props too! We also have an in-depth discussion regarding Blizzard’s goodie-bag announcement (and ruffle some feathers in the process!) Enjoy!

Bacon News

Bacon Emoji(Emoticons) being considered
- http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/emoji-candidates-2016-include-bacon-person-taking-selfie/story?id=33201770
  - The Unicode Consortium, responsible for the distribution of Emoji standards across the web, is considering a Bacon Emoticon!
  - Ceraphus will finally be able to put his love of bacon into words! (sort of)

Geek & Random News

Pop-Tart Beer!
- http://fortune.com/2015/08/21/pop-tart-beer/
  - Being called Toaster Pastry, an Indian Red Ale that’s an homage to Pop-Tarts. Contains 7.6% alcohol in 19.2oz cans, and will serve as a launching platform for more Cereal Beers!
  - Being released August 29th, at the local opening party in San Leandro
  - How do these flavors sound?: Count Chocula, Honey Bunches of oats, Golden Grahams, and Cinnamon Toast crunch. (Being considered)
Goonies house shut down! 🙁
- http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/goonies-house-shut-down-after-owner-gets-sick-of-people-doing-the-truffle-shuffle-on-the-lawn-10462363.html
  - The house was shut down after the owner got sick of people doing the Truffle Shuffle on the lawn. 1500 estimated visitors a day.
  - People would leave trash, beer bottles, and the buds of cigarettes on the lawn

Gaming News

Duck Hunt Easter Egg in Heroes
- http://www.gamespot.com/articles/a-playable-duck-hunt-easter-egg-is-hidden-in-heroe/1100-6429968/
  - Playable duck hunt mini-game in the main menu of HOTS. Animated ducks begin to fly out of the trees one at a time, and you can to click on them to shoot them before they fly away.
  - Activated by clicking on the trees left to Kharazim. (Play live on stream?)
Blizzcon Goodie bags include your own Murkadin!
- http://us.battle.net/blizzcon/en/blog/19851628/get-a-blizzcon%C2%AE-goody-bag-with-the-virtual-ticket-8-19-2015
  - Inside: Blizzard messenger bag murkidan pin, hearthstone luggage tag, Inflatable Starcraft psi blade, Overwatch (drink coaster?) Diablo keychain.
  - Buying a blizzcon virtual ticket, can also allow you t o purchase your own goody bag for $34. (Limited supplies).
Starcraft 3 & Warcraft 4 Could Still Happen
- http://www.gamespot.com/articles/starcraft-3-and-warcraft-4-could-still-happen/1100-6429712/
Pokken Tournament for the Wii U Announced!
- http://www.engadget.com/2015/08/21/pokken-tournament-pokemon-fighting-game-wii-u/
  - Fighting game with Pokemon! Being developed by the creators of Tekken and Soulcalibur.
  - Features many pokemon, with two fighting head to head in a variety of locations
  - Being slated for release in the Spring of 2016