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Iain McParland
A northerner from England, Iain is passionate about all things film, TV, and video games (he has an obsession with popping them trophies in PlayStation games). When not consuming pop culture, Iain can be found drawing on MS Paint, learning Mandarin, watching football (soccer), or at pub quizzes. Mostly the pub thing, although he actually has not drunk a drop of alcohol since a messy Christmas Eve over a decade ago...

The Last of Us HBO Episode 6 – Kin

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 6 - Kin. Joel and Tommy reunite but has Joel’s spirit finally been broken beyond repair?!

The Last Of Us HBO Episode 5 – Endure and Survive

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 5 - Endure and Survive. Ellie and Joel team up with Henry and Sam to escape the confines of Kansas City. Aww, new friends!

The Last of Us HBO Episode 4 – Please Hold to My Hand

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 4 - Please Hold to My Hand. Who’s coming on our post-apocalyptic road trip?

The Last of Us HBO Episode 3 – Long, Long Time

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 3 - Long, Long Time. This ain’t no Arby’s. Be prepared to be mad at me.

The Last of Us HBO Episode 2 Recap – Infected

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 2 - Infected. Save who you can save.

The Last of Us HBO Episode 1 – When You’re Lost in the Darkness

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 1 - When You’re Lost in the Darkness. Look for the Light.

1899: What the %@*! is Going On?!

What the hell is going on in 1899? The new Sci-fi Mystery Thriller from the creators of Dark is confusing everyone, and here’s why Iain loves and is baffled by the show in equal measure.
by Iain McParland | January 18, 2023 | ,

Cheap Platinum Trophies and Why I Judge Any Owners of Them

Would you do anything for a PlayStation trophy? Even poke a mayonnaise jar a kajillion times? Iain will judge you, and here's why in an article rebutting a recent Greg Miller tweet.
by Iain McParland | January 16, 2023 | , ,

Why I Will Never Play Elden Ring

Seven-time #TheGameAwards nominee Elden Ring has taken the gaming industry by storm, but these are the reasons Iain and others may never play it.
by Iain McParland | December 30, 2022 | , , , , , ,

To the Gulag and Back Again: A Bot’s Warzone 1.0 Retrospective

Iain reflects on Call of Duty Warzone, from Verdansk to Caldera and everything in between.
by Iain McParland | November 19, 2022 | , , , , , ,
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Venom: The Last Dance Review – A Satisfying End to The Trilogy?

Venom: The Last Dance is here, but is it a fitting conclusion to the Venom trilogy? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Venom’s final chapter.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 28, 2024
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