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Nick McKay
Nick is a semi-professional goofball. He enjoys all things gaming, TV and film. He found his passion after falling in love with the first Bioshock game. Socially awkward, but he can quote every line from The Mummy Returns. He aspires to become an actor, stand up comedian and screenwriter. Big Star Wars fan, even bigger Spider-Man fan. Imagine a Spider-Jedi! That would be sick.

Everything Sony Announced at the 2023 PlayStation Showcase and What We Thought

Sony’s PlayStation showcase happened this week and it was spectacular! Here’s a rundown of everything that happened and why Sony nailed it from start to finish.
by Nick McKay | May 26, 2023 | ,

Welcome To New Caledonia! A Tchia Review

Bursting with heart and flavors of New Caledonia, Tchia will possess your heart and never let it go. Let’s have a look at one of the most unique and beautiful indie games we’ve seen in a very long time.
by Nick McKay | April 21, 2023 | , , ,

The Video Game Adaptation Curse. Real or Fake?

Video game adaptations are cursed! Well, maybe not, but it feels like most of the time, they suck. Let’s dive right into the “why” and get to the bottom of this.
by Nick McKay | April 1, 2023 | , ,

Are Video Games Too Hard Now? Luckily, Accessibility is Making Things Easier for Some

Stuck on that boss fight for hours? Games can be so damn hard, but developers are working hard to make games accessible for everyone!
by Nick McKay | February 3, 2023 | ,

Hollywood’s Best Directors Are Beefing Hard with the MCU and It’s Getting Interesting

The MCU is taking heat from some Hollywood greats, and it’s getting super tense. Sit back everyone; here is all the tea.
by Nick McKay | January 30, 2023 | , ,

Friends and How I Met Your Mother are Basically The Same Show!

Both Friends and How I Met Your Mother are legen—wait for it—Dary! It's also crazy how similar they are! Nick reminds us just how much they're alike.
by Nick McKay | December 9, 2022 | ,

Ludonarrative Dissonance. Let’s Find Out What It Is and How It Affects Video Games

Ready for a lesson on storytelling in video games? Let’s talk about Ludonarrative Dissonance, what it is and how it affects some of our favorite games.
by Nick McKay | November 17, 2022 | ,

10 Fresh & Unique But Still Super Scary Horror Movies To Watch Every Halloween

Grab your safety blankies and some snacks, it’s time to watch some scary movies! Here are our picks for some chilling movies to watch this Halloween
by Nick McKay | October 28, 2022 | ,

10 Kick Ass Female Video Game Characters That Totally Stole The Show

There’s no shortage of awesome women in video games that kick way more butt than the guys do and we love em! Go eat some bench gentlemen, let’s have a look at some of the most fierce, badass, and important female video game characters.
by Nick McKay | October 22, 2022 | , , , , , ,

Couch Co-op is an awesome way to play video games and Gears of War is one of the best

Gears of War is just about the most fun you can have with a friend on a couch… Moving swiftly along from how awkward that sounded, let’s talk about Couch Co-op and how awesome, and criminally underused, it is in modern video games as we look back on one of Xbox’s best flagship series.

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5 Excellent Metroidvanias Released in 2024 You MUST Play

Iain has been on a Metroidvania kick in 2024, and he’s played a lot of them. He’s compiled a list of 5 Metroidvanias you MUST play that were released in 2024, and here’s why. He’s serious btw. GO PLAY THEM!
by Iain McParlandDecember 18, 2024
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