Steven Soderbergh is bringing back the spy thriller genre with his latest film, Black Bag. Join Tom as he lets you know if this genre revival is worth your time and money.
PJ Haarsma interviews Jeremy Holt, author and creator of graphic novels and comic books who has reimagined and modernized The Great Gatsby in their upcoming graphic novel, GATSBY
We are joined by game developer Derrick Fields of Waking Oni Games to talk about Japan's influence in gaming as well as one of its biggest publishers, Capcom.
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.
This week Drew Lewis takes on predictions on the growing PS5 vs Xbox Series X war, whether or not the Uncharted film will do well at the box office and if the most highly anticipated game of the year will actually launch in 2022.
Shana shares how watching streaming video game playthroughs, especially from fellow community members, has helped her find satisfying storytelling and engaging entertainment as an alternative to streaming TV and movies.
This fresh but faithful take on Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun and wild ride. Pop in your 80’s mixed tape and get ready to save the world because you got this…Probably.
Bugsnax toes the line between the adorable and the abominable. Is it the perfect way to ease into horror games? Kim shares her mind-twisting experience with the game.
Were you able to get a hold of a shiny new console that you have been waiting oh so patiently all year for? No? Me either, but that's ok, as the start to 2022 is thankfully a bit slow. Here are all the biggest gaming releases coming in January 2022!
Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
The latest thriller, Speak No Evil, has arrived, but is it too much for some people to handle? Join Tom as he shares his thoughts on this very tense film.
Cuckoo is a weird-ass horror film starring Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens. Although it has its flaws, this bonkers premise set in an isolated mountain resort in the Bavarian Alps is absolutely worth your time.
Fresh off the divisional rift caused by The Acolyte, the next Star Wars adventure takes flight in December of 2024 with the title Skeleton Crew. Many see it as “Goonies in Space” or “Far, Far Away Stranger Things”, but what can we really expect?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a box office success in the US this past weekend but was it a success in the hearts of the children of the 80s? Brandy dives into what made it great and what could have made it better.
The latest trailers for the highly anticipated, musical sensation Wicked have finally arrived, and it’s safe to say they are pretty popular. Join Stephanie as she fangirls, breaking down the latest and the greatest.
Alien: Romulus is the best film in the Alien franchise since its second outing. Fede Alvarez’s first foray into the world of Xenomorphs takes the series back to its roots to find the scary again… and he succeeds!
Grab your holy water, steaks, and crucifix. It's time to go hunting with a man whose name is feared by all monsters. To a US president, serving his country and protecting its citizens from bloodsuckers, and a high school cheerleader who has to stop vampires from ruining her prom.
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.
Will Ospreay wowed Wembley Arena with his spectacular Assassin’s Creed-inspired entrance at AEW All In. Join us as we look at this and four other pop culture-infused entrances in recent times.
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!
Jim Beaver plays the same character from two different universes in The Boys and Supernatural, and, quite honestly, we don’t talk enough about it. Join us as we explore the similarities between the two Bobby Singers!
With the scheduled opening of the Super Nintendo World theme park in Universal Studios Japan in 2021, MSG brings his theme park expertise to give you his five choices of video game franchises that should also be theme parks.
Iain M. Banks' Second Culture Book, Player of Games, carries the keynotes of the series, with elements of paranoia and defeating enemies through ideology, as well as a complex relationship with gender decades ahead of its time.
Ever wondered how a game can be a Minesweeper-like AND a Roguelite? Well, wonder no further! The stunningly animated, Let’s! Revolution! is finally on consoles. The King better be quaking in his boots because we’re coming for that throne!
They kidnapped a vampire. A ballerina vampire! Abigail, the new horror comedy from Universal Pictures aims to arabesque, pirouette and plié into our hearts. We tell you why it’s succeeded, and it needs to be added to your must-watch list!
Unicorn Overlord is a real time strategy game with some amazing mechanics, but maybe it should have held itself back from chasing trends, Ben goes into more details.
Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written.
Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
We watched Chicken Nugget, the weird new Netflix Korean comedy series based on the webtoon of the same name. Step into the world where a girl can be transformed into a chicken nugget, and we’ll tell you why it’s actually worth your time!
Netflix and Zack Snyder have released Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver. Should you spend your next available two hours watching it? Or do the Rotten Tomatoes reviews and audience scores make sense? Let's talk about it.
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!
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.
Bust out those purple suits and get ready to hit the streets because #SaintsRow is back baby! Jake Brown shares his thoughts and opinions on Volitions (@DSVolition) reboot of the popular franchise.
In our final episode of the year, the Trailer Talk team will pick their top trailers of the year as well as some predictions for what the most anticipated trailers will be in 2022.
Pat returns to the podcast to get hyped for Halo Infinite and discuss what we are loving about the early released multiplayer so far. Then we discuss the upcoming Game Awards and the nominations as well as our predictions and hopes to see.
Too much Spider-Man stuff?! Never! Ok, maybe a little. Regardless here's a first look at Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse dropped and we're big fans of Into the Spider-Verse animated film.
Are you a fan of horror games? Well in this episode we talk with a few horror enthusiasts and discuss why they hate themselves and or masochists. Luis returns to the show and special guest Billie Jean from the Video Nasty Presents Instagram account.
Jurassic World Dominion released the original 5-minute prologue to the film with a look back at life 65 million years ago and a glimpse of modern-day when dinosaurs are fighting to survive among us. What does this even mean in context of the actual film releasing this Summer?
The full trailer for Spider-Man No Way Home is here and the hype train is in full swing that not only will we get a slew of our favorite villains from past films but there could be an appearance from previous Spidermen Andrew Garfield and Toby Maguire.
Let's double down on nostalgia and Christmas today and take a look at the humorous and heartfelt "8-Bit Christmas" trailer. This might be based on Drew's actual childhood, this film stars Neil Patrick Harris who looks back on an epic quest to get the NES for Christmas.
This is the way! Escaped from the Sarlacc pit and taken the throne of Jabba the Hutt, the bounty hunter who captured Han Solo is back in The Book of Boba Fett. The trailer gives us a first look at what this Boba Fett series is about and how it's going to separate itself from The Mandalorian and continue to build the lore of the Boba Fett. So join us for Trailer Talk as we break down the trailer and chat about those little easter eggs hinted at in the trailer and what this means for casual viewers and fans. He's no good to me dead.... is Trailer Talk.
The Replayer Podcast takes a new shape as we evolve and look at games, news, and some pop culture. In this episode, we take a hard look at the new game from Ember Lab, Kena Bridge of Spirits, to discuss our likes and dislikes about this highly anticipated game.
In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle discuss the lore and history behind House of the Dragon Episode 6 “The Princess and the Queen.” Join them as they nerd out about seeing Vhagar on screen for the first time (!!!), explore the dragon bond, and try to predict what we’ll see next! Does […]
We get our first look at HBO's much anticipated new series, The Last of Us, based on the video game by Naughty Dog. Helmed by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman this looks to be a faithful recreation of the video game that could either be the a great decision or turn off many who feel the game was perfect as is. Starring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie if there's anything we should expect is to prepare yourself for a powerful story and some controversial decisions.
Either Damien Chazelle is a genius or he's lost his damn mind. Babylon might be the wildest and most epic trailer you'll see this year. Taking place in 1920's Los Angeles get ready for all the decadence and depravity you could ask for on screen. Prepare yourself and then let's break it all down.
Liza and Michelle spill all the tea about the royal wedding drama, Daemon's future, and what we'll see after the time jump! Their fifth episode of Decoding Dragons breaks down HOTD Episode 5, "We Light the Way," and tells you what to expect for our complicated Targaryens moving forward. Turns out Westerosi weddings are just not such a swell idea.
Chapter 18 “The Mines of Mandalore '' brings us to the mysterious annihilated planet. Din Djarin goes spelunking with his adorable green kid but runs into trouble along the way. Bo-Katan returns to her home which lies in ashes to rescue the day. The city ruins stand as a testament to the Empire's wrath. Will Mando be able to reaffirm his oath? Will Bo-Katan’s time on the planet change her perspective? What other mysteries will the ruins of Mandalore reveal? With an action and lore-packed episode check out my top three favorite moments.
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.
The Kirby franchise has always flirted with elements of horror just under the surface, but the newest entry, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, kicks that up to 11 with its eerie liminal spaces. Tyler looks at what “liminality” is and why it’s so damn important to this game!
Tite Kubo's final manga arc for Bleach has come alive in the new anime series, "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War." Stef Watson gushes about why it's the best Bleach ever.
DAN DA DAN has made its theatrical debut with DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, but is this sneak peek worth going to the cinema for? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the film.
What’s large, gray, and doesn't matter? Zack Snyder irrelevant Universe. Let’s add a little Blue and Gold to the next adventure. Josh’s take on why Booster Gold and Blue Beetle can be good for the DCU.
Matt Reeves’ The Batman took a huge risk, delving into the noir genre of film. However, the slam dunk this film should have been for the World’s Greatest Detective rebounded off the rim. We tell you why this film missed the mark.