Batman Makes You Nicer, Definitive Editons Bad For Sales and The First Battle Royale

A new study found that subconciously perceiving Batman on a train makes people more likely to give up their seat to a pregnant woman. Is it because he's going to break your back? Sega has been publishing definitive editions of games they've released. Could that actually be harming sales of their games? Death games have been around for thousands of years, but Quintin Tarantino has gotten his knickers in a knot over Hunger Games ripping off Battle Royale. *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at *** Resources Mentioned Ever wonder why your biggest moments of kindness happen right after life throws you a curveball? Today we’re diving into the Batman Effect — where one unexpected moment can turn an ordinary person into a hero. ( Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect | npj Mental Health Research ) Sega’s got gamers waiting, wallets in hand—but are we being played? Let’s talk definitive editions, delayed releases, and why your next game purchase could be a trap you’ll regret. ( Sega is aware its past “definitive version” releases could be deterring players from buying games at launch - AUTOMATON WEST ) Battle Royale or Hunger Games—which deserves the crown for originality? And does it even matter when Hollywood cashes in? ( Quentin Tarantino Slams 'Hunger Games' for Ripping Off 'Battle Royale' ) Full Show Notes : *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com

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Batman Makes You Nicer, Definitive Editons Bad For Sales and The First Battle Royale is an episode from Nerds Amalgamated by Zane C Weber.

This episode is 53:05 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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