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Fortnite Command Peely Hour Episode 213

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Originally recorded on March 25th, 2023.

It’s time to thank the bus driver and prepare to drop with your hosts @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Fortnite and Peely on the Four Eyed Radio Network with FORTNITE COMMAND PEELY HOUR!

In this episode we are joined by a roundtable of guests including Chris Long (@clong83), Hassan Ahmed (@HassanAhmed120), Mason (@Masonmerrell), Aaron (@NovaCharter), Corey (@FrozenStratos) and a special review guest to discuss Fortnite Chapter 4 so far!

We talk all about the latest in Fortnightly News, the story in Season 1 of Chapter 4, a full review of the season, first impression of Season 2 and more!

April Fools! …oh wait…

Listen now: Fortnite Command Peely Hour Episode 213 – “Fortnite Command Peely Hour”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and FORTNIGHTLY NEWS
  • 0:16:10 – Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 Review
  • 0:46:55 – Special Guest Reviewer
  • 0:52:40 – Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 Impressions so far…
  • 1:24:10 – Easter Eggs, Final Thoughts on why we love Fortnite
  • 1:33:34 – Shoutouts and Closing

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NEWS – Scorpina Enters Battle for the Grid on Tuesday!

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Three months ago we showed off the first reveal of Scorpina in Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, and now we have received more information from nWay Games regarding her launch tomorrow, December 8th.

Just when the Power Rangers think they have everything under control, along comes someone to put a little sting in their plans. That’s right – fan favorite villain Scorpina has entered the Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid arena, bringing a bag of attacks and tricks so devious they’d make any villain jealous.

The ruthless minion of Rita Repulsa and fighting partner of Goldar, Scorpina has repeatedly proven to be one of the Ranger’s most dangerous opponents, thanks in part to her deadly Scorpion form. Now free from her imprisonment, thanks to Rita, Scorpina has a score to settle with the Power Rangers!

Scorpina is a fearsome opponent no matter the situation, proving deadly on the ground or in the air. Befitting her arachnid nature, she’s able to utilize her speed and dexterity to turn the entire arena to her advantage, peppering the ground with poisonous mines or stabbing opponents with scorpion-like strikes from the air. Even when at range, Scorpina can close the gap with her deadly boomerang or teleportation powers. And, when up close, her lighting fast strikes and gliding aerial movements can keep any opponent locked down.

Scorpina is the third and final DLC character for Battle for the Grid’s Season 3. Players can get Scorpina on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Steam or Stadia for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which also includes Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger, Robert “RJ” James, and Red Samurai Ranger, Lauren Shiba, along with the Phantom Beast skin for Dai Shi.

 

IGN has the exclusive Gameplay Trailer for Scorpina.

Included with the release of Scorpina is the long awaited 2.5.0 Patch for the game. Click Read More for the full Patch Notes!

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NEWS – New Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid Expansions Available for Pre-Order

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Today, Renegade Games just launched the newest expansion for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid.

The new expansions include:

  • Legendary Rangers: Forever Rangers Pack – includes the Stone Canyon Trio and Kat, Alpha 5 and the cards for the Thunder Megazord and Thundeerzords!
  • Villain Pack #2: Legacy of Evil – Divatox, Thrax, King Sphinx, Terror Toad, Pirantishead and more!
  • Squatt & Baboo Character Pack
  • Painted Megazord Deluxe Figure

Preorder details can be found at the new Power Rangers Gaming site. This campaign will run during Morphin Meet (October 23rd-25th), and includes a pre-order incentive – the “Fan Appreciation Pack”. You can learn more on the campaign page!

NEWS – Final Power Rangers Battle For The Grid Season 3 character revealed!

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Today nWay teased the next upcoming character for Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid and one could say she’s….got some sting to her. That’s right – fan-favorite and iconic villainess Scorpina is headed to the game as the last character for Season 3!

Scorpina will join the fight on December 8th as the final DLC in the Season 3 Pass.

The ruthless minion of Rita Repulsa and fighting partner of Goldar, Scorpina has repeatedly proven to be one of the Ranger’s most dangerous opponents. But just what kind of fighting style will Scorpina bring to the game? Expect more details and a full gameplay trailer the closer we get to her official release in the game. Until then, check out the short teaser video and screenshots.

And don’t forget – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Collector’s Edition on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One will be available at retail on October 13th for $29.99. Pre-order is now available at major game retailers, including Amazon and Gamestop. Those who pre-order will receive two copies of the Green Ranger V2 skin — one for themselves and one to give to a friend.

Finally, Lauren Shiba the Red Samurai Ranger, was added to the roster last week. Sweet, tough and kind-hearted, Lauren Shiba took over the role of Red Samurai Ranger momentarily and led the team against Nighlok. Lauren spent her life mastering the sealing symbol in secret, while her younger brother Jayden led the Samurai Rangers until her return. After Lauren used the Sealing Symbol on Master Xandred, she relinquished her leadership role back to Jayden to finish the fight.

Lauren Shiba’s combat style is heavily influenced by traditional samurai sword fighting. From dashing in for close combat with her to her quick jab attack using the butt of her sword, this Red Samurai Ranger proves to be a threat even with and without her weapon drawn. In addition to her Samuraizer Sword techniques, Lauren will be the most agile ranger to enter the Grid thanks to her special dash mechanic and double jumps.

Players will be able to digitally purchase Lauren Shiba on the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Steam and Stadia for $5.99 or alternatively purchase the game’s Season Pass at $14.99 which includes Lauren Shiba, RJ, and Scorpina. The Season Pass also includes the exclusive Phantom Beast King skin for Dai Shi.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 164

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It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode Eric and Zach break down all of the news the past few weeks with long time supporter of the podcast and first time guest co-host, Steve F. (@HitPeopleGuy)!

We break down all of the news from events, toys, games and comics including: Lightning Collection and main line toy leaks, special sales, BOOM! Studios “Power Rangers: The Future is Now” San Diego Comic Con at Home panel, Legacy Wars, Battle for the Grid, Heroes of the Grid and more! There’s also some speculation talk… is the new Green Ranger in the comics a woman? Is the Zeo Megazord figure the start of a new Megazord line?

We also read the responses to our Ranger Nation Answers question where we asked our listeners what they are looking forward to buying or have already bought from the Lightning Collection.

A Tommy for every season…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 164 – “Rangers Recap News and SDCC 2020”

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NEWS – Robert “RJ” James joins Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid – Season 3 Out Now

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Battle For The Grid Season 3 Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger Now Playable in Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the fan-favorite fighting game from developer nWay, in partnership with Hasbro and Lionsgate, today announced the release of its first character for Season 3: Robert “RJ” James, also known as Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger.

Players can digitally purchase the new character on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Steam or Stadia for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which includes RJ and two additional new characters, along with a bonus character skin that is exclusive to the Season Pass. With the exception of the additional Season 3 characters that will be available in the coming months, most of Season 3’s content — both paid and free — are available today.

Available Today:

  • New Character: Robert “RJ” James, Jungle Fury Purple Ranger ($5.99) – Courageous as a wolf, Robert “RJ” James joins as the Jungle Fury Rangers’ mentor before revealing that he is the Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger. Originally trained under his father, Master Finn, RJ rejected the Shark Style and instead adopted the wolf spirit for combat. When he is not fighting alongside the Rangers, he runs the Jungle Karma Pizza parlor that also acts as their headquarters.RJ, as the Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger, embodies the Wolf Animal Spirit. His fighting style derives primarily from the traditional Muay Thai style, clearly expressed through his barrage of elbow-and-knees-based attacks. As a momentum-based melee fighter, RJ overwhelms his foes with an oppressive litany of strikes, inevitably breaking their defenses.

Robert "RJ" James

  • New Character Skin: Phantom Beast King skin for Dai Shi (Free with Purchase of Season 3 Pass) – When Jellica freed the Phantom Beast Generals, they turned on her before using their powers to make Dai Shi the Phantom Beast King. With the Phantom Beast Generals and his new power, Dai Shi was able to defeat the Rangers time after time until finally, Jarrod was able to break through Dai Shi’s control and weaken him enough that the protectors were able to destroy the evil spirit once and for all. This skin is exclusive to Season 3 Pass.

  • New Ultra (Free): Samurai Megazord – We are united! Call up the power of the Samurai Megazord to assist your team in battle.

  • Megazord Revamp (Free): Megazord Ultra activation conditions have been revamped. Instead of requiring at least one character to be knocked out, you can now activate your Ultra based on the consumption of the Megazord Revenge Meter.

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits current and classic Power Rangers and villains from the multiverse’s over 25 year history against one another in epic 3v3 tag team battles. The controls promote simplicity and fluidity, enabling beginners to enjoy the combat system and encouraging advanced players to delve into its gameplay mechanics, which include real-time assist takeover, dynamic defense through push blocking and aerial guard, customizable juggle combos, and a unique Megazord comeback mode. Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid supports full crossplay across PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC and Stadia. More information is at battleforthegrid.com

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NEWS – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Announces the Upcoming Release of Season 3

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Battle For The Grid Season 3 Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Announces the Upcoming Release of Season 3

Popular Fighting Game Will Add Robert “RJ” James, Lauren Shiba, and a To-Be-Revealed Fan Favorite Character to Warrior Roster

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, the crossplay fighting game for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC from developer nWay in partnership with Hasbro and Lionsgate, today announced the release of Season 3, providing players with three new fan favorite warriors, including Robert “RJ” James, Lauren Shiba, and a to-be-revealed third character. 

Battle For The Grid Season 3

Season 3 Content

Season 3 features a mix of free and paid add-on content:

Three New Characters:

  • Robert “RJ” James, Jungle Fury Purple Ranger – Originally trained under his father, Master Finn, RJ rejected the Shark Style and adopted the wolf spirit instead.
  • Lauren Shiba, Super Samurai Red Ranger – Spending her life to master the sealing symbol, Lauren’s singular goal was to return and lead the Samurai Rangers.
  • To-Be-Revealed Third Character

New Character Skin:

  • Phantom Beast King skin for Dai Shi – With his new power and the Phantom Beast Generals, Dai Shi was finally able to defeat the Rangers.

New Ultra (Free):

  • Samurai Megazord – We are united! Call up the power of the Samurai Megazord to assist your team in battle.

Megazord Revamp (Free):

  • Megazord Ultra activation conditions have been revamped. Instead of requiring at least one character to be knocked out, you can now activate your Ultra based on the consumption of the Megazord Revenge Meter.

Watch Season 3 reveal video on YouTube.

Players can digitally purchase on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, or Steam each individual Season 3 character for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which includes all three characters along with the bonus character skin that is exclusive to the Season Pass. New Season 3 content will be rolled out over several months. The first release, which will be available towards the end of next month, will include RJ, Dai Shi skin, Samurai Megazord, and the Megazord Revamp. Follow Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for announcements on additional Season 3 content release dates.

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid pits current and classic Power Rangers and villains from the multiverse’s over 25 year history against one another in epic 3v3 tag team battles. The controls promote simplicity and fluidity, enabling beginners to enjoy the combat system and encouraging advanced players to delve into its gameplay mechanics, which include real-time assist takeover, dynamic defense through push blocking and aerial guard, customizable juggle combos, and a unique Megazord comeback mode. More information is at battleforthegrid.com

NEWS – Chicago Toy and Game Fair 2019

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Last year, hosts Eric and Theresa visited the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Eric talked about his experience of the event on Extra Episode 45. This year, Eric will once again be in attendance. Ranger Command Power Hour listeners can get a $3 discount on their tickets by using the code “CHITAG3” at chitag.com/fair.

Read below for the full press release of the fair.

The 17th Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair Launches the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket, Reveals Top Toys and Games to 30,000 Attendees

Chicago’s Original Play Experience for Families Kicks-Off the Holiday Season at Navy Pier

CHICAGO, IL (Nov. 5, 2019) – The holiday season will blast-off with the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket as part of the 17th annual Chicago Toy and Game (CHITAG) Fair. Taking place Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago), CHITAG Fair will host 30,000 attendees for a playful weekend discovering the hottest holiday toys and games.

The CHITAG Fair is North America’s largest toy and game fair open to the public and will feature more than 125 interactive exhibits, immersive events and activities for all ages, created by leading toy and game brands from around the world.

Now in its 17th year, the CHITAG Fair has become a much-anticipated tradition for toy and game lovers of all ages in Chicagoland and around the world. The Fair takes place annually the weekend before Thanksgiving, when tens of thousands of attendees kick-off the holiday shopping season by experiencing toys, games and entertainment properties first-hand.

“CHITAG Fair is Chicago’s original play experience,” said CEO and founder Mary Couzin. “This year, we’re taking the experience to new heights, launching the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket, along with sneak peeks of some of the hottest holiday toys!”

CHITAG Fair tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children, available now at chitag.com/fair. Fair hours are November 23rd 10am-6pm and November 24th 10am-5pm. CHITAG is timed each year to occur the same weekend as the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, making the perfect pre-holiday weekend getaway to Chicago.

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CHITAG Fair 2019 Highlights

The 30,000 people expected to walk through the doors will have plenty to see and do including:

  • Help launch the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket (Kite and Rocket Research)
  • Check out the new Super Things line of collectible toys and receive free blind bag samples before the toys hit retail stores (Goliath)
  • Get crafty and decorate a Fuzzikins to take home (PlayMonster)
  • Test your putting skills at the Gator Golf Putting Station (Goliath)
  • Take a spin on the My Buddy Wheels balance bikes and new Yvolution scooters (Yvolution)
  • Young inventors ages six to 18 compete in the Young Inventor Challenge on Saturday, November 23
  • Join Sven’s Frozen Adventure for the Frozen II Scavenger Hunt (JAKKS Pacific)
  • Experience the first public showcasing of the adorable new D-O being introduced in Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Hasbro)
  • Enjoy a performance of WTTW’s The Big Idea Tour’s Traveling Lab on Saturday, November 23
  • Watch contestants from coast to coast compete in the Yo-Yo Championship
  • Adults can stop by the Beer Garden for pints of cold suds and sit down to play some of the industry’s best games for grown-ups, including the newest from the makers of Exploding Kittens (Let’s Play Games)
  • Watch Princess Etch bring your favorite characters to life on her Etch-a-Sketch
  • Enjoy Ben’s Giant Bubble Show and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
  • Snap a photo with your favorite Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion
  • Meet toy and game inventors from around the world
  • Take advantage of discounts on the hottest holiday toys
  • Special needs families can come early both days for the Sensory Power Hour
  • Visit ChiTag.com for more details

One day ahead of the Fair, the Toy and Game Innovation Awards, known as the TAGIEs, will host the 12th Annual Gala on Friday, November 22nd. The Gala is an elegant evening event that brings together toy industry leaders from around the world for a night of celebration to honor masters of invention in categories such as Toy Innovator of the Year and Game Innovator of the Year. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit chitag.com/tagies.

These events are supported by key sponsors including Goliath, Mattel, PlayMonster, Hasbro, Spin Master, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Oxford Games, Exploding Kittens, Rummikub, American Specialty Toy Association, Toy Association, Longshore, Big G Creative and ThinkFun.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 130

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Zen-Aku

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

On this episode we are interviewing Ellen Otsuka, Associate Game Designer for nWay Games’ Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. Legacy Wars has added the newest villain to the roster with the Wolf Duke Org, Zen-Aku from Power Rangers: Wild Force.

We talk with Ellen about her role as “The Lore Master” and her background in the gaming industry. Learn about her favorite thing she found while digging through Power Rangers history, all the details about Zen-Aku, the new Raids system she developed, the research process into bringing characters into the game and more!

Finally, Chris Peralta (Community Development) gives our listeners a present as he teases the status of Balance Changes, a new perk for VIP members, the upcoming Holiday arena, and when the next playable character will release!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 130 – “Ranger Command Interview – nWay – Zen-Aku and The Lore Master”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 045

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The Fate of Lightspeed

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our next Rangers Commentary installment, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach watch one of the best Power Rangers’ finales of all time, Lightspeed Rescue‘s “The Fate of Lightspeed”! What happens when the demons take control of the Aquabase and the Rangers are backed into a corner?

On our news segment we discuss Hasbro’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection Wave 1 leaks, Playskool Heroes for Power Rangers and Lineage Studios Lithograph prints. Then, Eric discusses his trip to Japan and answers listener questions. Finally, Eric talks about his time at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG) 2018!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 045 – “Rangers Commentary – Listener’s Choice – Lightspeed Rescue: The Fate of Lightspeed, News and Eric in Japan!”

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Timestamps:

  • News – 0:04:00
  • Eric In Japan – 0:30:09
  • ChiTAG 2018 – 1:05:00
  • The Fate of Lightspeed Commentary – 1:11:00

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