The Damned is an atmospheric horror story set in the bleak barren wastes of 19th century Scandinavia. Is it worth watching? Well Iain has you covered with this review!
Dandadan’s first season is now complete. The supernatural and alien-focused series was a bundle of chaotic energy that Iain really vibed with. Check out his review and discover why it may be the gateway anime to get people interested in anime.
2025 is upon us and if 2024 is any indication of what's to come, it looks like it'll be a wild ride! Join Rohan as he soothes any anxiety with a list of his favourite rom-coms to ring in the new year.
The creative mastermind behind "this is fine", KC Green is currently creating an ongoing gag comic series titled God's Hands. Thomas Richards sits down with KC Green to discuss his background and all things God's Hands.
Lust from Beyond by Movie Games Lunarium is an unabashed homage to Giger and Lovecraft, twisting fantasy and horror with perverse design and sexual desire. But the newly released M version tones down the gore and sex for a more tailored story adventure so that you can enjoy the disturbing nature of this world with a more subtle experience. Let’s dive in.
Sifu is an in-your-face kung fu action game pulled straight out of a Hong Kong martial arts slugfest. And guess what, we liked it. Here is an honest unfiltered take by Dan Morris.
Our Journey As Female Gamers series comes to a close in Part V where Candace sits down with Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake to discuss their own experiences with developing their passion for gaming and what they have loved about the diversity in recent gaming history. Join us for the final candid discussion of the light and dark side of gaming.
After Microsoft acquired Activision, Sony made their chess move in the game of acquisitions and bought Bungie. Let’s dive in and see where the money is going, the concerns of the gaming community, and the nuts and bolts for what this could mean moving forward.
Maria helps Goldfish find his way back to his friends in the wacky adventure game I Am Fish. Read what she thought about the game in her first impressions.
Kicking down doors, arresting suspects, gadgets, firearms, and tactics. If any of those things I mentioned tickles your fancy then you will not be disappointed in playing Ready or Not!
When someone mentions the word “thief,” who do you think of first? There are many characters from all over the world spanning the course of history that fit the idea. You know, the charming, fearless criminal full of wit and charm? That’s the one! If you’re a fiction aficionado, you may think of characters that […]
Wow! Xbox is slated to purchase one of the largest gaming publishers in the world, Activision Blizzard. Maybe, just maybe, Xbox is the Super Hero Activision Blizzard needs right now.
The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer is finally here, and it’s everything we wanted. Join Tom as he breaks down and theorises all about this first trailer.
From an author having to write his way out of a nightmare, to a couch potato channel surfing through hell. Then, a couple tries to escape a town built on a landfill and a psychic that can enter people's nightmares. These four films are nightmarish fun and purr-fect for Halloween!
From a creeping Blob to a mysterious H-Man, and even a dessert that bites back, these flicks are perfect for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween season.
The new Alien film finally hit cinemas, and I was as excited as a five-year-old in front of a toy shop. Fede Alvarez promised something that has been missing from the franchise ever since we’ve last seen Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. Did he deliver? Let’s see.
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!
Season 2 of Tower of God is coming to Crunchyroll, but is it worth the four-year wait? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on the first two episodes of this new season.
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.
Dragon battles! Fire, blood, dancing dragons… it has finally happened! Keep up with Michelle as she flies through the events that unfolded in Season 2, Episode 4 of House of The Dragon, and why we’ll be mourning for longer than the season will last.
The Acolyte may, in fact, be the most divisive production to come from the Disney / Lucasfilm camp. Or, it may be a good production that a small but very vocal group of fans are trying to subvert. Is The Acolyte ruining Star Wars? Are these recent shows killing our fandom? We dive into this topic to see where the issues really are.
Episode 6 of The Acolyte is here. Can this slower-paced episode keep the momentum from the action-packed Episode 5? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 6 of The Acolyte, Teach/Corrupt.
Episode 3 left a lot to be desired, and a lot on the table. We didn’t even get to see the Burning Mill battle. Are the showrunners even reading the same book of source material? Let’s get into what happened in this week’s episode.
Episode 5 of The Acolyte is here, and it’s the best one yet! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down the fights and mysteries in this episode of The Acolyte.
Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate… leads to suffering. Welp, that pretty much sums up the Star Wars fandom right now. What can we do as fans to protect ourselves from the hate we see and hear? How do we help others show respect for another person's opinion? There’s a lot to unpack here.
BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is finally here, but is it worth a watch if you’ve already seen the show? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this story of a genius and his rich friend.
The Fallout series dropped its entire season on Amazon Prime last week and I watched all of it in nearly one sitting. I knew about the existence of the games, I didn’t know anything else. So I went into this completely blind. And oh, it was worth it!
Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man, could be the next incarnation of John Wick, but how does it compare? Join us for our review of this fun, ambitious action thriller, even if the narrative is a little questionable.
A new K-Drama just arrived on Netflix and it is for all of you Sci-Fi and Body Horror lovers. Let’s review Parasyte: The Grey from the director of Train to Busan.
After so long, Princess Peach finally has another turn in the spotlight with Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Nintendo Switch. Thomas Richards shares his thoughts on this Peach-led adventure.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the latest entry in the Ghostbusters franchise, has arrived. But is it a heartwarming adventure that capitalizes on Ghostbusters: Afterlife, or does it fall into the trap of so many other IPs, relying on cheap references and nostalgia?
Late Night with the Devil, the new indie horror flick on the block is causing a storm. Does it deserve the praise it’s been getting from critics? And how about that pesky AI controversy? Join Iain as he breaks it all down in this review!
Did you have an imaginary friend? Well, I do hope it was a better companion than Chauncey, the new “friend” of Alice from the new film from Blumhouse, Imaginary. We review the film, which will never let you look at a stuffed animal the same way again!
Whale Peak Games’ Go Mecha Ball is a roguelike game with tight mechanics and a satisfying gameplay loop. Read our review to find out if this title is for you!
Lisa Frankenstein is the new horror-comedy on the block. Except it isn’t. This movie has been a victim of expectation versus reality. Let us tell you why this is still a fun film that is worth your time!
Rohan dives into the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection to see if it's all kinds of radical and worth your money or whether its better to just find an emulator.
The most memorable D&D moments are often unplanned, even for the DM! The Dungeon Mika shares 3 stories where surprising player choices led to humorous results.
Two Point Studios has leveled up the sim genre with two games that appeal to both management sim and creative sim players. Kim shares why you should check them out!
Trek to Yomi lets you be a badass samurai while tackling tricky challenges to get your PlayStation Platinum Trophy. Iain shares what you need to know for going platinum!
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.
Hang Time owner and CEO Shaun Bolen pops by the podcast to chat about games, streaming, content creation, and loving dogs. Shaun was a part of Screw Attack and Game Attack and has now launched a new channel and platform called HangTime.
Brad Pitt is on a bullet train with a bunch of assassins and a briefcase that everyone wants. The film is based on the novel Maria Beetle by Kōtarō Isaka which none of us have read but hey, let's break down what is going on in this delirious action-thriller from the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch.
Newt is back but this time he's saving Dumbledore from taking over his movie franchise in the next installment of the Fantastic Beast Series - The Secrets of Dumbledore. The Wizarding World has gotten bigger and yet smaller as we see some familiar faces, places, and spells. Can J.K. Rowling land this trilogy that started out without the controversy of Johnny Depp and helmed by Eddie Redmayne.
Baz Luhrmann is bringing his flair to the man who invented flair ELVIS. The signer dancer icon is finally getting the biopic he deserves. Following great films like Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, The Doors, Walk the Line - will this live up to the man and the legend? Casting Austin Butler as Elvis, Oscar winner Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla look like smart moves in the right direction. Let's break it all down and maybe sing a tune.
The Uncharted Movie is finally here! Lily K and Erika Aundawyn join us for a part spoiler-free and a lot spoiler full discussion of the Uncharted Movie.
Today’s sponsor is Riverside, the leading podcast and video recording platform. Check them out and all the other features they have at https://riverside.fm/ and use the code TRAILER for $10 off. Doctor Strange is back and in the Multiverse of Madness!! That’s one hell of a title for a movie and by the looks of […]
Emmanuel and Liz join us to discuss the news of Xbox acquiring Activision Blizzard, as well as the massive new games coming out this month. The big one on all of our minds, well maybe not Pagans, is Elden Ring.
This week we are watching a trailer for a whole slew of movies coming to Netflix in 2022. The Movie Preview Trailer showcases some of their biggest releases coming with a promise to launch a new movie every week. A rather impressive feat to bolster but does it matter in the streaming wars? Is this the content people are looking for? Let's break it all down. This is Trailer Talk.
Master Chief is coming to save humanity from bad video game adaptations and the Covenant probably in Halo The Series on Paramount+. Will this 26th-century conflict adapt well to prestige TV or will fans of the long-running franchise poo poo all over this new "sliver" timeline? Let's take a look at the latest trailer and get the reactions from our group of fans and nonfans to see if this trailer is living up to expectations.
Maria and Luis joined the podcast to talk VR and the news of the PSVR 2 reveal. After a small tangent about curse words and how they can affect your brand we go deep into each of our experiences with VR, various headsets, and our hopes and hype for the new PlayStation Headset, granted it is not insanely expensive
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and her friend and fellow GOT watcher v talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 9, "The Green Council." They point out a few differences between the show and the book, react to Rhaenys's epic moment on her dragon Meleys, and speculate on what we'll see in the season finale. Don't miss out as they geek out and break down the lore behind the epic season 1 conclusion we're seeing next week!
A double feature! We couldn't decide on just one trailer today, so we went with two. First, let's look at the Gotham Knights gameplay trailer which gives us our first look at some of the mechanics of what this not-really-but-kinda Arkham Knight spin-off game will play like. Then let's elevate a lesser-known, but a great spin on the Romeo and Juliet story with Rosaline coming to Hulu
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go through House of the Dragon Episode 8, "The Lord of the Tides," and all the EMOTIONS this episode threw at us. They talk about the throne room scene, the "Strong" dinner, and Viserys's dying wish. Join them as they break down the lore and history behind the two Aegons and guess what the final episodes of Season 1 will hold! We're in the thick of it now, folks.
New York Comic Con was full of new trailers for us trailer nerds to geek out over. From our first look at Mario Bros and that really groundbreaking Chris Pratt voice (sarcasm) to a return to form for Tim Burton in our first full-length trailer for Wednesday. We have 4 picks for what we thought where the best trailers to come out of NYCC.
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go IN on the lore behind House of the Dragon Episode 7 "Driftmark." They introduce you to a new dragon, talk about Aemond and Vhagar's first ride, explain Laenor's "death," and give you their episode 8 predictions. Lines have been drawn and knives have come out. With another time jump coming, you don't want to miss these deets.
Arcane Season 2 has some emotional moments in it, but nothing as much as the end of Act 2. The events at the end of episode 6 had Iain crumpled into a disgusting mess of a human being, drowning in a river of tears. Let us tell you why.
Captain America: Brave New World has finally been released, but is Sam Wilson’s Captain America debut worth the price of admission? Join Tom as he reviews the latest MCU outing.
When someone mentions the word “thief,” who do you think of first? There are many characters from all over the world spanning the course of history that fit the idea. You know, the charming, fearless criminal full of wit and charm? That’s the one! If you’re a fiction aficionado, you may think of characters that […]
Crash Team Racing, released around 25 years ago, has its first custom-made track available on PlayStation. Brought to you by the geniuses at Darkaiser, this new track is just the beginning of a new renaissance for CTR. Here’s why.
The Monkey is a new comedy horror from Longlegs director Osgood Perkins, adapted from Stephen King’s short story. Let us tell you why this is an entertaining film but not without its problems. It may, however, become a guilty pleasure!
The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 2 continues the story of the myth, the man and the legend. Fett sets the priorities for his new life as his story is steadily revealed. Will he earn the respect his new position deserves or will this be a continuous uphill battle?
Dystopia fiction got you feeling blue, and you can't handle the relentless positivity of utopia? Well, you're in luck because Rohan had the chance to sit down with Mark Russell and chat all about his new comic as part of THE PROTOPIAS COLLECTION. If you're looking for a future full of hope for humanity, be sure to check it out.
