Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an enjoyable 2D action platforming throwback. Let us tell you why this new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu is worthy of your time and befitting of the Year of the Ninja.
The Alien franchise is almost 50 years old, and it’s now time we rank the entries in this beloved series. With Alien: Earth coming so soon, Iain ranks all of the installments in the franchise with the Xenomorph at its centre.
Perhaps the greatest, friendliest and the best Spider-Man, Yuri Lowenthal talked to Couch Soup about all things Spider-Man 2 and what he would like to see in future Spider-man games.
It was only a matter of time before the world of John Wick went to episodic TV. Let's take a look at The Continental trailer and get a peak of what we should expect from the prequel to the famous action series. Then let's get artsy and nostalgic for movies that don't involve a superhero or world disaster and watch The Holdovers trailer from the acclaimed director Alexander Payne.
The new Mario movie has had its cast announced and it’s got some big name stars attached. However, there’s still the underlying question of why they’re making the movie in the first place. Let’s figure that out together shall we?
Dust off those Retro Lancers, because Jake Brown: @JakeSteel44 is here to take you back to the year 2011 as we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Gears Of War 3.
Can certain aspects of gaming help give your confidence a boost? Is it possible to regain a deep passion for a hobby that has taken a hiatus in your life? Check out this discussion with Maria Kinnun and Jen Miller as we talk about their own personal gaming experience and what they hope to see from the gaming industry in the future.
Watch Luis as he plays and reviews Clash of Chefs VR, a virtual reality cooking game. See if he can prepare the tastiest meals the fastest he can and attempt to keep his cool in the kitchen!
September will be kicking off with a bang with the fall release schedule of games. There is a lot of variety getting released to boot, from little indie’s to big-budget action; we have a lot to look forward to this month. Get your pocketbooks ready! It’s about to get crazy this holiday season!
Emmanuel had the great pleasure of speaking with Nicole Tompkins to talk about her career in performance capture, gaming, and maybe a game or two was played during the course of the interview!
Sucker Punch Productions’ original Master Thief, Sly Cooper, stole the hearts of many gamers, and the fandom is still going strong. Lizabeth Phoenix makes a case as to why this smooth criminal deserves a return on PlayStation 5.
The second trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has dropped, making Tom roll around in excitement. Join him as he tells you why this will be the movie of the year.
Good News! The highly anticipated musical sensation Wicked has finally arrived! After a 20-year wait, join Stephanie, our resident Wicked aficionado, as she fangirls over this fantastical untold story on the big screen. Breaking down everything from the soundtrack to the costumes to casting and more!
Michael Pierro’s new film, Self Driver, shows how the gig economy is a dangerous space to live in. How far would you go for an extra buck? Join us for our review.
After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
Agatha All Along has come and gone, so how does it stack up compared to other MCU shows? Join Tom as he gives his overall thoughts on this witch-filled series.
After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
Heretic, the new psychological horror from A24 starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East is a movie that will make you question your own beliefs. Let us tell you why this film should be on your must-watch list of 2024.
CANCELLED? Arcane is getting canceled after season two? Well, yes. But there is more to it than that. Let’s talk about what's happening, what we are getting, and what's coming in the future. Fear not Arcanians - there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
Agatha All Along has ended and what a season of television that was. So let’s talk a little about that finale, and in particular, what the heck was going on in Westview. Was the Witches’ Road real? Or was it just a trick? Let’s discuss the options.
Godzilla is a babe and it’s about time he’s recognised for that. Yeah, he’s a destructive force and a powerful monster, but can we just objectify him for a little bit? Let us tell you some of the reasons we think Godzilla is a sexy mother trucker.
John and Kira Hennigan have created the perfect tribute to The Iron Sheik with their short film, The Sheik Massacre. Let me tell you why such a grotesque film is the most loving ode to an influential wrestler.
Early Birds, a German-language Swiss film directed by Michael Steiner, is a thriller following two young women, Anika and Caro, as they attempt to profit from a drug deal gone wrong. Let us tell you more in our review!
Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
What is the point of trash-talking? Is it to annoy the person in front of you, or do you want to psych out your opponent like the great Muhammad Ali or Macho Man Randy Savage?
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.
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.
Do you want a handheld gaming device? Should you get a Steam Deck or an ASUS ROG Ally? Should you consider the ALLY now that they’ve announced the new one? Read more to find out!
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.
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.
After following the Abbott Family in Quiet Place Part 1 and 2 it is time to go back to day one when it all started. The big question is - as always - did they capture the essence of what made the originals so successful? Let’s dive in.
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.
What do you get when you mix the characters of Final Fantasy with the worlds of Disney? A stupidly good time known as Kingdom Hearts. Thomas Richards breaks down why you should give the Kingdom Hearts series a look, even if it’s a bit dumb.
Hypnospace Outlaw and Broken Reality offer a rare insight into the early internet… for a young’un like Tyler, it doesn’t exactly matter how accurate that insight happens to be.
This week we have Erika, Luis, and Nate on the podcast. We start the show off by talking about the absence of Nolan North on the channel as of late and that's ok. Dan asks the important question about the new Green Knight show, what and why is Erika’s character? After some DnD conversation, we move on to talking about 12 Minutes and first impressions of the game.
This week on Trailer Talk we are discussing the leaked and non-leaked trailers for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Let's talk about and break down all the multiverse easter eggs in this trailer (Doc Ock!!!) and then let's speculate how this weaves into the upcoming Disney + shows and Films.
This week, This week, Maria fills in for an absent Pagan as we get to know Rohan. Rohan is a writer who answered Drew’s call to help with the new RR website and an original replayer from the Spider-Man episode! We share what we’ve been playing, discuss some of the articles Rohan has written and remasters of games. We touch on the Trailer Talk and Cinderella Reimagined trailer.
This week we are discussing a very interesting interactive time loop thriller, Twelve Minutes. Let's talk about this trailer that showcases the interesting gameplay style and a star-studded voice acting cast of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe.
Joining us this week is Luis and for new to the show Haakon aka Tahu. Tahu tells us a little about himself and where he is from. As we get to know Tahu, we also get into some games we've been playing lately such as Visage, The Sims 4, and the Back 4 Blood beta. We then discuss the House of Gucci movie trailer and the 100 Thieves collaboration with Gucci for a $2500 backpack.
This week we are discussing Amazon Prime's reimagined Cinderella trailer. Let's talk about this high fashion fairytale along with Camila Cabello and Billy Porter's take on the classic rags to riches story.
Maria and Stef return to the podcast to talk about Nolan coming on to the podcast for the first time last week. We then go deep into Ghostbusters, the original movies, the toys, and the upcoming film that was on this week's Trailer Talk. Maria, who appeared on Trailer Talk with some great theories, shares some more insight and hopes for the new movie. We also discuss how movies are less original and tend to rehash or remake a franchise or successful films.
This week we are discussing the new House of Gucci trailer. Let's talk about this amazing cast and break down Ridley Scott's film about the Italian fashion house that involves love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and murder.
Nolan North joins us on the podcast for the first time with Drew Lewis to celebrate our 100th episode of the Replayer Podcast. Nolan and Drew share some really juicy behind-the-scenes talk and what it was like making Retro Replay. We also ask some burning questions provided by fellow replayers.
This week we are discussing the new Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer. Let's talk ghosts, Proton Packs, Demon Dogs, Bill Murray, Paul Rudd, and more. Then let's break down this reaction and trailer with our POV's on editing to sound design to acting and all things that make this trailer great or meh.
A parody music biopic based on the man who parodied music. WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story is going full meta and delivering on its premise in spades. Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry P...uh Al Yankovic and goes all in on the crazy hair and mustache to deliver a performance that likely to get a lot of praise or criticism. Either way, we're here for it.
Liza and Michelle talk dragons and Valyrian Easter Eggs in their second episode of Decoding Dragons, a show all about the epic lore fueling House of the Dragon. They're examining HotD's second episode "The Rogue Prince," and breaking down the GoT show nods, drama, and how they're changing some of the lore for the season. Don't miss out on their next episode predictions at the end!
Liza and Michelle spill the "royal-tea" and break down the fire in their first episode of Decoding Dragons, a show all about the epic lore fueling House of the Dragon. They're diving into HotD's first episode "The Heirs of the Dragon," and sharing their ABSOLUTE HYPE, favorite moments, and the best bits of lore in the show. Trust us–you don't wanna miss out on this fire.
Chickie (Zac Effron) wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does what any good American would do and personally flies over there to deliver a good ol American beer in The Greatest Beer Run Ever. Based on the book by Joanna Mooly and John "Chickie" Donohue this looks like a wild-ass adventure filled with the realities of war, friendship, and, of course, beer. Let's break it all down.
Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
Somebody once told me that Shrek Rave is where we're rolling. We investigate the cultural phenomenon of raving hard to the commercial and cult classic Shrek franchise. We went to Shrek Rave and here's everything we saw and smelled.
Solo Leveling's debut film has hit the silver screen, but is this recap/sneak peek worth your time? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-.
As an avid simmer, I've had a love-hate relationship with The Sims 4 packs. From Island Living to Discover University and even Strangerville… Yes, you heard right, there are plenty of favorable packs and adventure features for an avid simmer like myself to love playing The Sims 4.
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!
Demon Slayer is back in the cinema with the beginning of the end, and it’s downright fantastic. Join Tom as he gives his review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle.
Helldivers 2 is taking the gaming world by storm. Liza shares why democracy needs defending, and why you should gear up and join the fight to defend Super Earth and freedom with your hard-earned blood, sweat, and tears. If the game's satirical commentary, thunderously fun gameplay, and hilarious catchphrases aren't enough to convince you, maybe the fate of the galaxy will.