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Andrea Carter
Andrea is a silly little goose who obsesses over lore and storytelling. She is the co-host of The Other Castle podcast and covers the plot, lore, and more behind video games. The show covers the ideation, production, and storylines of fan-favorite game titles. With the power of a single mojito, she can do the entire choreographed dance from Alan Wake 2.

The Days Gone Trilogy We Never Got (and Why)

Bend Studio's 2019 title, Days Gone, was an original IP that was supposed to be a trilogy- want to know what the full three-story arch would have been? We've got the scoop, so check it out here!
by Andrea Carter | February 18, 2025 | , ,

We Went to Superplastic’s Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research Experience at Area 15

We Went to Superplastic's Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research Experience (D.I.P.R.) at Area 15 in Las Vegas, and we have a lot to say!
by Andrea Carter | February 13, 2025 |

We Went to the Electric Playhouse Experience in Las Vegas

Electric Playhouse is the latest in the long lineage of experiential arcades popping up across the country, and we got an exclusive look at their Las Vegas location (and scored big numbers on HideyCube).
by Andrea Carter | February 6, 2025 | ,

We Went to a Video Game Rave in Las Vegas (and it was awesome)

The Video Game Rave tour with DJs Synova and GrooveCube brought the party to Area 15 in Las Vegas, and we had an absolute blast. Party music and gaming themes? Now you're thinking with portals.
by Andrea Carter | January 15, 2025 | ,

Six Cool Things We Saw at CES 2025

We went to CES 2025 in Las Vegas and got to catch up on some major innovations from LG, Sony, Hisense, AFEELA, and more! Tap in to see our favorite tech finds from the 2025 CES Showcase.
by Andrea Carter | January 9, 2025 | ,

Why is the Okami Sequel so Surprising?

What is Okami and why is everyone so excited for this sequel? Consider this your crash course in all things Capcom & Clover Studio's Okami and its upcoming Okami Sequel.
by Andrea Carter | January 2, 2025 | ,

Six Games Under Five Hours (That Don’t Suck)

Long weekend, meet short games. Here are six games you can absolutely jam out completely over a long weekend in less than five hours. Also, these games don't suck so we can ensure it's time well spent.
by Andrea Carter | November 26, 2024 | , , , , ,

Who is Erika Ishii, the Protagonist of the Ghost of Yōtei?

Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yōtei was announced at Playstation's September State of Play and protagonist Atsu is being played by Erika Ishii, but who is she and why is this perfect casting? Erika, call me if you're with it.
by Andrea Carter | September 25, 2024 | , ,

Dead Space 2 Had the Most Punk Rock Marketing Campaign of All Time

Visceral Games's Dead Space 2 had the most punk rock marketing campaign for a video game of all time, and it's not even close. The "Your Mom Hates Dead Space 2" campaign pissed off moms across the nation and delighted gamers worldwide.
by Andrea Carter | September 20, 2024 | , , ,

Why Is Alan Wake Played by Two Actors?

Alan Wake is voiced by American actor Matthew Poretta and portrayed by Finnish actor Ilkka Villi- but why is one character played by two performers? Why would Sam Lake and Remedy Entertainment do this to us?
by Andrea Carter | September 7, 2024 | , , ,

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Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Blink Twice

Join in with Michelle in her Booze, Boobs, and Reviews series covering what she is watching. This installment is about Blink Twice! Have you seen the film? How much wine did it take you to finish?
by Michelle HolstineFebruary 20, 2025
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