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From Fear to Fascination: My Journey With Steelrising’s Mechanical Marvels

Steelrising was a game released by Spiders in 2022. Join Brandy as she takes a quick look at why you might like to go back and try this fun little game that takes place in a seriously dark alternate history.
by Brandy BrownJune 15, 2024

Three Korean Horrors You MUST Watch

The series continues! I already recommended the three Korean Thrillers you must watch and now it is time to talk about: Horrors. That's right! We will be stepping into the scary territory. So strap in and let's dive in!
by Art of Lily KJune 14, 2024

The Watchers Wastes its Intriguing Premise and Squanders its Potential

The Watchers, the new horror film from Ishana Shyamalan has Dakota Fanning attempt to escape an unescapable forest whilst monsters watch her from just out of reach. Unfortunately, the setup is far better than the execution. Let us tell you why.
by Iain McParlandJune 12, 2024

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Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 6 breakdown

Slow, steady, and finely crafted. This week on The Rest of Us podcast, we dive into a more emotional episode exploring Joel and Tommy’s fractured relationship and Joel’s ever-evolving grief. We find a plethora of easter eggs and maybe bitch about a few things along the way. One thing is for certain, The Last of Us is picking up steam toward its emotional climax, and we’re not sure that we’re ready, but damn sure we are going to love it!
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Clichés are the worst… and the best!

The killer that just won’t die, the secretly beautiful girl behind glasses, the villain always seems to be British. Clichés are everywhere these days. Let’s dive into some great, and some not so great clichés, while we ignore that explosion right behind us!
by Nick McKayAugust 18, 2022

The Scarlet Witch Has The Greatest Character Arc In The MCU

“Every night the same dream and every morning the same nightmare.” Wanda Maximoff has had a rough ride in the MCU, but her tragic story is one of, if not the best, that Marvel has brought to the big screen. Join us as we dive into the story of the Scarlet Witch! And let us know what your favorite character arc is.
by Nick McKayAugust 1, 2022

My Descent Into Horror, Part 3: Terror from Italy

The horror films of Italy have made a global impact. Matt Kalo reflects on how they took his love of horror to new heights.
by Matt KaloJuly 23, 2022

Interceptor—Matthew Reilly’s Jump From Page to Screen

Matthew Reilly is an author known for pulse-pounding, pulpy action thriller novels that are so much fun to read. Rohan looks at his debut foray into the world of film to see if that signature Matthew Reilly magic survives the jump from page to screen.
by Rohan ElliottJune 28, 2022

Top Gun Maverick: Was it Worth the Wait?

After many delays, Top Gun: Maverick is finally out in theaters. Was it worth the wait? Brandy gives her rundown of what she thinks.
by Brandy BrownJune 27, 2022

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 McKayJanuary 30, 2023

The Last of Us HBO Episode 2 Recap – Infected

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 2 - Infected. Save who you can save.
by Iain McParlandJanuary 26, 2023

Violent Night, Gory Night: Movie Review Of Violent Night

Violent Night starring David Harbour blends Home Alone with Die Hard. Shana shares why it's a must-watch film for the holidays and beyond.
by Shana MartinJanuary 22, 2023

Back To The Morphin Grid. The Expanded Comicverse of Power Rangers

Ever wonder how different Power Rangers could have been if the series had more mature storylines and less corny dialogue? Here are some ways the comics improved the tv series in many ways.
by Josh NeffJanuary 20, 2023

The Last of Us HBO Episode 1 – When You’re Lost in the Darkness

Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 1 - When You’re Lost in the Darkness. Look for the Light.
by Iain McParlandJanuary 19, 2023

1899: What the %@*! is Going On?!

What the hell is going on in 1899? The new Sci-fi Mystery Thriller from the creators of Dark is confusing everyone, and here’s why Iain loves and is baffled by the show in equal measure.
by Iain McParlandJanuary 18, 2023

The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep 1-2: It’s Heisting Time

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 is here with an explosive two-episode premiere. Thomas Richards reviews this heist-filled start to the season.
by Thomas RichardsJanuary 12, 2023

Gear Up Soldier! Gears of War Is Chainsawing Its Way Onto Netflix

INCOMING! With Gears Of War's Netflix deal recently announced, devoted fan Jake Brown shares his thoughts and controversial casting choices for the upcoming film and animated series.
by Jake BrownJanuary 11, 2023

Avatar: The Way of Water, Was It Worth the Wait?

We’ve waited 13 years for this sequel to James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar and the question is: "Was Avatar: The Way of Water worth that wait?"
by Art of Lily KJanuary 10, 2023

Tales of the Jedi: A New Side of Star Wars History

Have you ever wondered what Dooku was like before he turned? How about Ahsoka's home planet? Tales of the Jedi answers all these questions and more. Join Thomas Richards as he gives an overview of this Star Wars series.
by Thomas RichardsJanuary 3, 2023

Crashing in on Clash of Chefs VR – A Review

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!
by Luis RezaSeptember 16, 2021

The Art of Horror Vol 1. – What Makes a Monster Movie Great?

From Alien through A Quiet Place let’s take a look at Monster Horrors. In this series we will dive into the art of scary movies and why is it so hard to find really great ones? In Volume 1 let's take a look at these favorite sub-genre: Monster Horrors.
by Art of Lily KSeptember 10, 2021

Friendship Enders: Mario Party

After a bit of a hiatus, we’ve got the second installment of Friendship Enders and we’re focusing on part two of the relationship-ending trifecta – Mario Party. Grab your controllers, get those thumbs ready cause it’s time to party.
by Rohan ElliottJune 29, 2021

Early Access: Ground Branch

Ground Branch is a tactical first-person shooter that is currently in early access. If you love playing Tier 1 operator games, then you won’t regret reading this article!
by Andrew LucyJune 17, 2021

Why Korean Movies and TV Shows Should Be on Your Watch List

Lily K shares why Bong Joon Ho's filmmaking will convince you to start watching Korean movies and TV shows. Read about some projects that will get you hyped for the future in international filmmaking.
by Art of Lily KJune 3, 2021

Why Should You Most Definitely Check Out The Mass Effect Trilogy?

You’re a gamer. You heard this question many times before: What is your favorite game? There are so many amazing ones out there, am I right? Well if you ask me that question, the answer is - without a doubt - the Mass Effect Trilogy.
by Art of Lily KMay 24, 2021

Could Hellblade 2 be Xbox’s God of War?

Could the forthcoming Xbox exclusive Hellblade 2 potentially be one of the greatest single-player adventure games for the platform on tier with PlayStation’s God of War?
by Dan MorrisMay 17, 2021

Getting Gritty with The Bad Batch

As Disney+ launches Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Stef W shares her love of the squad, introduces each member, and gives her thoughts on the first episode.
by Stef WatsonMay 8, 2021

Missed Gems in Gaming: Singularity

In Singularity, your main mission is to make sure Demichev does not end up in power, and you must do everything you can to stop it. Here's why you should play this 2010 game in case you missed it.
by Jen MillerApril 17, 2021

Sam & Nadine Watch a Show: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Sam is having trouble acclimating to "civilian life" with all those lost cities still out there, so Nathan had an idea: have him watch a show with Nadine. First up: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 10, 2021
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What’s Going Happen With The New Retro Replay Website? – Ep. #76 | TRP

Do you want to learn how to be a contributor to the new Retro Replay website? Then this is the podcast episode for you! We have Site Curators Stephanie and Brandy as well as the soup man himself Drew, to talk about the new website.
by Dan MorrisJanuary 27, 2021

Here’s What You Missed – Ep. #75 | TRP

The Replayer Podcast is back for 2021 and to start the year off Pagan and Dan talk about all the things that have happened for Retro Replay over the course of the year.
by Dan MorrisJanuary 20, 2021

I Think Someone is Just Salty – Ep. #74 | TRP

On this week's TRP, Pagan and Dan are joined by returning Replayer guests Andrew and Josh to talk about the worst games they have ever played.
by Dan MorrisDecember 23, 2020

Are We Actually Having This Conversation? | TRP #73

On this week's TRP, We discuss our first impressions of the much anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 as well as some of the glitches around that game.
by Dan MorrisDecember 16, 2020
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Top Five Reasons Ahsoka Tano is One of the Greatest Star Wars Characters

To help get you prepared for the upcoming live-action Ahsoka series, Brandy discusses WHY Ahsoka has one of the best story arcs and has put together some essential episodes of The Clone Wars and Rebels.
by Brandy BrownJuly 13, 2023

Talking Zombies, Hobbits, and Mocap with Nicole Tompkins

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!
by Emmanuel AlejandroJuly 19, 2021

Our Journey As Female Gamers Part V – Featuring Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake

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.
by Candace BissonetteFebruary 7, 2022

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KillHer is a Fun Twist on the Serial Killer in the Woods Trope

Grimmfest’s closing movie was KillHer, a horror-comedy from Robyn August. Let us tell you about this schlocky serial killer in the woods outing. Is this movie just the right mix of silly and horrific, or does it get it all wrong?
by Iain McParlandOctober 10, 2024

Borderlands Movie Review: What Were You Expecting?

Borderlands is the latest video game series to get the film adaptation treatment, but how is it? Join Tom as he reviews this long-awaited adaptation.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 15, 2024

Ahsoka Episode 8 – A Bridger Too Far

Ahsoka’s season finale is here: The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord. It’s an emotional, action-packed, thriller (and sometimes horror) that you won’t want to miss. But if you did, here is Iain’s recap of the episode!
by Iain McParlandOctober 6, 2023

Early Birds is a Stylish Swiss Thriller

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!
by Iain McParlandOctober 25, 2024

Kicking Demon Dick Has Never Felt More Wholesome

Kicking demon butt and helping humanity! How John Romero’s new Doom video game level is bringing wholesomeness to Hell by helping the Ukraine relief effort.
by Maria KinnunMarch 12, 2022

Imaginary: Imaginary Friends, Creepy Kids and Unfulfilled Potential

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!
by Iain McParlandMarch 23, 2024

Ahsoka Episode 5 – Huyang in There Ahsoka!

Ahsoka Episode 5: Shadow Warrior has been released and, boy, was it a rollercoaster of nods and nostalgia. Anakin is back! Check out Iain’s recap of the latest installment of the show before space whales jump into hyperspace!
by Iain McParlandSeptember 15, 2023
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