#276 – A Sprinkling of Xia

Xia returns once again for episode 276! We talk lots of Overwatch release news, read listener Foffs and Props, and Ray goes on a tirade against Cer! Enjoy

Show News

• Con Before the Storm Updates
  • https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/d20crit/con-before-the-storm-2016

Bacon News

• Potato chip fried bacon
  • http://www.ohbiteit.com/2016/01/potato-chip-fried-bacon.html

1 lb Bacon..crispy!, 2 cups Chips..crushed!, 2 eggs mixed with a splash of water!,1 cup of Flour, Oil for frying…I used Canola, 3 medium/shallow bowls.

Easy to make, and looks amazing!

Geek & Random News

• This seagull DGAF
  • http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/seagull-potato-chips-video_us_574175e8e4b045cc9a713956?utm_hp_ref=weird-news
    • The seagull walks into a coffee shop casually, browses the selection of potato chips, and takes one for itself. No fucks were given.ww
• Family guy uses youtube clip, fox takes down original
  • http://www.geek.com/news/family-guy-borrows-video-game-clip-from-youtube-fox-issues-dmca-takedown-of-original-1655762/
    • Fox used a clip from the classic NES game Double Dribble in a recent episode of Family Guy, and it turns out the show “borrowed” the footage from a YouTube video. You can probably guess what happened next. Yep, Fox issued a DMCA claim against the original.
    • Follow-up to the story is the claim was dropped, and everyone lived happily ever after, as the claim was an automated notice that scans for similar footage.

Gaming News

• Warcraft – All Expansions Are Now Free (except Legion)
  • Base Game Retails for $19.99, all expansions through Warlords are included
  • Regal has a deal where you see the movie Warcraft at a Regal you get the game for free
  • Barrier for entry has never been lower
• Overwatch Incoming!
  • Blizzard Infographic: https://playoverwatch.com/en-us/blog/20119622
  • Huge Toy Statues Around the World: http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/05/21/giant-overwatch-action-figures-unveiled-across-the-world
  • Potential New Character to be Unveiled: Sombra
    • http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/05/20/rumor-new-overwatch-character-to-be-revealed-on-monday
    • Possible Sniper Character
    • Officially they say “typo”
    • Reaper voice line (thats currently deactivated says “Where is Sombra when you need her”, speculation its Pharah’s mother
  • Guides
    • Cynical Nerds Put up some Hero Guides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwC_87iHbrs&list=PLOW3wTM0_w5_CVjO9q3r5dlTpDf9udg8s
  • Feel good moment: Blizzard creates concept art of a fans character
    • http://www.polygon.com/2016/5/21/11729360/overwatch-birst-little-girl-character-tweet-dawwwww
      • A young girl doodled her what her own character would look like in overwatch, called Birst.
  • Soldier 76 Animated Short
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRRupAM4DI

RAY

• Twitter: @rayfyst
• Steam: Rayfyst
• XboxLive: Rayfyst

CER

• Twitter: @ceraphus
• XBOX Live: Amish Mafia
• PSN: CeraphusPrime
• Steam: Ceraphus

XIA

• Twitter: @itsxia
• Xbox Live: itsxia

Mr Hasu

• Twitter: @Mr_Hasu

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