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Greetings Nerds, let's get on with it already! This week in Nerd News:

-I know, I know, I talk about Skyrim a lot. But, ERMAHGERD NEW SKYRIM DLC!  Scheduled for release on December 7^th, Dragonborn is Skyrim’s third expansion to come out this year.  From the looks of it, every Dovahkiin’s wish of being able to ride dragons will finally be granted. However, no one knows whether or not you'll be able to actually control the dragon or if it will just be a cut scene between traveling. I’ll be sure to give you all the information once it finally hits Xbox Live.

-For most Whovians, the first five episodes of Series 7 was hardly enough for us, so we scrounge for any piece of news we get our hands on until the Christmas special.  Luckily, we've got our hands on some exciting info:  Neil Gaiman is back on to write another episode about the Cybermen!  

-Saga issue #7 comes out next Wednesday after a long two month hiatus! If you aren't following Brian K. Vaughan's newest romp, definitely be sure to check this one out. Like I said, it's only seven issues in and has been collected into a trade paperback form, so you really have no reason not to. While I was at NYCC I was able to attend the Saga Panel and they revealed the covers for the next few issues. And let me tell you, they were goregous!*

That's all I have for you guys this week!  Be sure to check out Kristina's Answerly video later today for more nerdiness.
-Brandon
@ReasonToWrite


*with tons of robot sex and gore, Saga is very NSFW.  Read at your own risk!

Oh. Oh, dear. Oh, dear, Fred Willard.

You were arrested last night for what the internet is calling colloquially, "pulling a Pee-Wee."

And this morning on Twitter more people are talking about you than the Emmy nominations.

But, you know what, Fred Willard? It's okay.

Maybe you didn't want to get a virus on your computer by searching for, um, adult-oriented fare. Maybe you didn't want to get your couch dirty. Maybe you were already out running errands when, uh, the need to do uh, "something else" struck. And maybe you just like doing things the old-fashioned way, and who can fault a 78-year-old man for kicking it old school style?

We think you're going to come out of this one just fine. And I've got hand sanitizer on my desk for the next time you want to come into the office to say "hey."

Walter Matthau was the man.

He was half of The Odd Couple. He was curmudgeonly before you even knew how to spell "curmudgeon." He was Dennis The Menace's neighbor and basically your all-around-reliable-grandpa type.

Admit it: you kind of wished your Grandpa was Walter Matthau. That's why you watched all of those Grumpy Old Men movies over and over again, isn't it?

And thanks to Modern Primate, you don't have to BE a grandpa to dress like one. Be comfortable as a classic curmudgeon: Get. That. Look.

By the time this post goes up, I’ll be at New York Comic Con. Yay, technology!  This week in nerd news:

-We all know Ohio State University’s marching band for their zany and fun marching routines, like their recent rendition of Gangnam Style. Well, this weekend they performed a medley of video game tunes, including the likes of Pokemon, Mario, Zelda, and Tetris. I admit, I teared up a bit. My whole childhood flashed before my eyes.  

-Alright, I admit it:  I'm a D&D noob. And if you're like me and are interested in learning, it can be a little overwhelming on how to get started. Luckily, I found these videos of Acqusitions Inc., a D&D group made up of Wil Wheaton and the dudes from the Penny Arcade comics. Even if you don't understand what's going on, they're still amusing to watch. 

-If you're looking to throw your money at something, be sure to check out the Castle Dice Kickstarter. Castle Dice is a dice game (obviously) that focuses on building castles (obviously x2). If you're a fan of games like Elder Sign, but want more competition, Castle Dice looks like the game for you. They have a free PDF version of the game and rules, but a donation is needed for a set of dice. With 24 days and only 1/3 of their goal left, be sure to fund this Kickstarter!

Okay, I'm done here, I'm probably off waiting for a panel with a bunch of smelly people right now. If you're unfortunate enough to not be at NYCC, be sure to check out Kristina's Answerly video later today!

-Brandon

@ReasonToWrite

Please try to figure out a way to make this your own phone number (with the appropriate area code, natch!) so that you can put it on business cards and give it to girls at parties.

Reasons:
1. You'll never forget it.
2. No one else will ever forget it.
3. You'll make an impression!
4. If you ever wear sunglasses like this, your phone number will be just wacky enough to match!
5. Because this episode of "Product Displacement" was just weird enough that you want to pay homage to it forever.

Operators are standing by!*

(*Not really. Please don't.)

It's TVgasm Tuesday again and just in time. It looks like the country is falling apart right now: Clint Eastwood is talking to a chair, Tom Cruise is auditioning women to be his wife, and the Republican National Convention just happened, so we're all still trying to cope. Luckily, I, accompanied as always by the folks at TVgasm, am here again to help America deal while it's going though it's very own "Hot Mess Phase". 

This Week:

Listen America, first things first, we need to stop paying Kim Kardashian to do nothing. She recently got boatloads of money from the Gap/Old Navy lawsuit, and, let's be honest, she probably doesn't actually need any more money. So, here's my advice, world: stop being obsessed with Kim; I guarantee it will improve your life. It might even stop global warming, who knows?

Oh, and another thing: can we all agree collectively not to mourn the loss of Jersey Shore? Since this upcoming season will be their last, maybe we finally get over these loud Guidos and move on with our lives. We can do this, Internet. Let's make a clean break

Lastly, I love Betty White as much as the next guy. Maybe more than the next guy, actually, but come on, we can't let her do Obama's intro at the DNC, if for no other reason than Betty White is a goddess and we have to uphold the separation of church and state. Also, she might start having a conversation with a table or something, and I could not handle that.

Remember: If you want to help America out, write a mildly aggressive blog post. Mild aggression can change the world.