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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...

Trap’s Strong Performances Ensures It Isn’t a Cagey Affair

M. Night Shyamalan’s new film Trap features a cornered serial killer trying to escape a carefully planned operation to catch him in the middle of a Lady Raven concert. Despite it being less of a horror than expected, there’s still a lot to love about this movie!
by Iain McParland | August 16, 2024 | ,

The Secrets of Maintaining a Tight Algorithm on Social Media

The internet is a dumpster fire so let us help you tidy up your timelines. Here are some tips to tighten up your social media algorithm, and hopefully, help increase your mental health levels!
by Iain McParland | August 9, 2024 | ,

The Weird Nun Game Everyone Should Be Talking About: Indika

Indika is one of the weirdest gaming experiences of 2024. This trippy game explores one nun’s relationship with her religion but in a fun way. Let us tell you why this is simply a must-play!
by Iain McParland | August 3, 2024 | , , , ,

Elden Ring DLC is Too Hard? Pfft! Mikkaa Just Beat it Twice… Simultaneously!

Mikkaa, Soulslike challenge run extraordinaire has completed the impossible. She has finally defeated the final boss of Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, simultaneously on controller and dance pad. What the absolute [redacted]?!

First Impressions from the Surprisingly Great Concord Closed Beta

Live service skeptic Iain took part in the Concord closed beta this weekend and was utterly pleasantly surprised. Check out his first impressions on a game many people have written off before it’s even launched.

MaXXXine is the Perfect Finale to Ti West’s Horror Trilogy

MaXXXine, the final film in Ti West’s horror film series featuring Mia Goth, is a terrific ending to an almost perfect trilogy. Join us as we tell you why this should be on your watchlist.
by Iain McParland | July 15, 2024 | ,

Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who Has Problems

The latest season of Doctor Who has been interesting, to say the least. But it’s not been good. Ncuti Gatwa’s incarnation has had problems that need to be addressed for season two.

Platinum Trophies That Took Years Off Our Lives

Every PSN trophy hunter loves a platinum trophy, but sometimes it just isn’t worth it. Join Thomas and Iain as they recount the platinum trophies that took years off their lives.

Why “The PS5 has No Games” Argument is Nonsense

The narrative around the gaming world keeps circling back to “The PS5 has no games.” Let me tell you why that argument is nonsense, and why people describing the PS5 library as empty are equally empty… in the head.
by Iain McParland | June 26, 2024 | ,

Blumhouse Games and Outersloth Steal the Show at Summer Game Fest

Iain’s highlight of Summer Game Fest was the announcements of two new indie game publishers, Blumhouse Games and Outersloth. We break down the games announced at SGF coming from the new players in the market.
by Iain McParland | June 24, 2024 | , , , ,
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The Milestone Platinum: A Trophy Hunter’s Anxiety-Ridden Journey

Do you care about Platinum Trophies? Do you plan meaningful ones for milestones? Or do you have more of a life than Iain? He cares, and it’s been an anxiety-ridden journey to number 200. Let him tell you more.
by Iain McParlandJanuary 23, 2025
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