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Exploring Identity and Ideals in Iain M. Banks’ Masterpiece ‘Player of Games’

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.
by Sam NilssonMay 14, 2024

Get Hyped for Eurovision with Fire Saga, Pageantry and Alcohol

Let’s get hyped for the Eurovision Song Contest! Let us tell you why it’s worth your time and why it could be your new tradition… if you can get past the weirdness and pageantry. And if you survive the drinking game!
by Iain McParlandMay 10, 2024

Let’s! Revolution!: The Roguelite Minesweeper-like King Slaying Game

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!
by Iain McParlandMay 8, 2024

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer is dropping at Nintendo Direct and minutes after its release, we are going to give our first reactions. The teaser got us interested, but that Chris Pratt VO has us confused. Will this new trailer sway us to love or hate this highly anticipated animated feature from Nintendo? Will the fan's outcry lead to change as it did for Sonic?
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Top 5 Best (and Worst) Video Game Movie Adaptations

From Mortal Kombat to Sonic The Hedgehog, there have been a ton of Video Game Movies but whether or not they are going to rock is never quite known. In this article, we are going to have a look at some of the best of the best and also the worst of the worst.
by Nick McKayMay 26, 2022

Inside the Development of an Icon with Halo TV Lead Costume Designer Giovanni Lipari

Giovanni Lipari is the lead designer for the impressive, and well received, costumes on Paramount+’s new highly anticipated series: Halo. Here he gives some insight to the process and background on the show itself with Luis Reza in an interview from the perspective of an aspiring filmmaker.
by Luis RezaMay 20, 2022

House of the Dragon: The Main Who’s Who

Liza gives you the big who's who of HBO's upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon. Skip the confusion that is the Targaryen family tree and get right to the power players you need to know before watching.
by Lizabeth PhoenixMay 19, 2022

My Descent Into Horror, Part 1: The Evil Dead Trilogy

The Evil Dead movies are iconic for horror fans, and Matt Kalo shares how the films were his terrifying entry into a genre he eventually grew to love.
by Matt KaloMay 17, 2022

Boobs, Booze, and Reviews: Death On the Nile

See exactly how many bottles of wine it takes to get through Death on the Nile in Michelle Holstine's review of this Clue-style crime spree. Between the romances and the murders, there's plenty of drama to go around!
by Michelle HolstineMay 13, 2022

Zorro And The Forgotten Fandom

Legendary hero Zorro is now over a century old. Shana steps through some of Zorro's biggest historical milestones that are keeping Zorro's legend alive.
by Shana MartinMay 12, 2022

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E8, “I Am Not Alone”

Liza teams up with Couch Soup's own Drewseph J Drewsephine to recap and discuss Outlander's Season 6 finale, including why this season felt so different from seasons 1-5.
by Lizabeth PhoenixMay 9, 2022

Book of Boba Fett – Getting to Know the Man Behind the Mask Chapter 7

War! The Pyke Syndicate tipped the scales and Boba Fett is forced to respond. Will he be able to live up to his newfound aspirations of protecting the people of Mos Espa with his trustworthy motley crew or will he be forced to flee his new home Tatooine in disgrace? Check out the rundown of the spectacularly epic final chapter of the Book of Boba Fett!
by Candace BissonetteMay 4, 2022

WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E7, “Sticks and Stones”

Liza gets petty about the cliffhanger in Outlander Season 6, Episode 7, "Sticks and Stones," and the Frasers find themselves under siege. With the finale next week, there's very little time left to solve Malva's murder, and Claire may have to answer for crimes she didn't commit.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 30, 2022

Nick Cage and His Massive Talent

Nicholas Cage’s reputation precedes himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent should be added to your must-see list. It’s everything you expect, yet so much more.
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The Road to Ahsoka – Who is Grand Admiral Thrawn?

We have so many Star Wars villains, but none of them compares to Grand Admiral Thrawn. Who is this blue guy with piercing red eyes, you may ask? Lily, (his biggest fan) has the answer for you.
by Art of Lily KAugust 23, 2023

Why I’m Going to Miss Michael Bay – Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

With the new Transformers Rise of The Beasts trailer now out, Rohan confronts a dark truth about the Michael Bay films in the franchise and why they'll be sorely missed.
by Rohan ElliottFebruary 2, 2023

Yes, I Live With A Survival Horror Junkie

So you live with a survival horror junkie. This is the tale of a survival horror junkie and the person who chooses to live with them.
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Monster Hunter? Niantic Can’t Even Handle Pokémon!

Niantic, the AR mobile game giant, recently revealed they’re making a Monster Hunter game. Here’s why you shouldn’t be so quick to celebrate the news.
by Tyler GrahamJune 9, 2023

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a Great Squeakquel But It’s Not Perfect

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter, the long-awaited follow-up to Odd Bug Studio’s first outing has arrived on all platforms and PC! However, is it an improvement, a step back, or kinda both? Check out our review and find out.
by Iain McParlandFebruary 25, 2025

Knuckles Episode 1-3 Review: An Underrated Good Time

Is the Knuckles show a flop, or the latest in a line of Sonic the Hedgehog live-action successes? Ben Breaks down the first 3 episodes to see if you should watch this Sonic streaming surprise!
by Ben HazellMay 7, 2024

Venom: The Last Dance Review – A Satisfying End to The Trilogy?

Venom: The Last Dance is here, but is it a fitting conclusion to the Venom trilogy? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Venom’s final chapter.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 28, 2024
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Traveling To Galaxy’s Edge In The Time Of COVID

A rescheduled honeymoon to Galaxy's Edge was just what a year ruined by Coronavirus needed.
by Jen MillerDecember 2, 2020

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

Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is Much More than a Hollow Knight Clone

Another awesome Metroidvania has been released in the year 2024: Bo: Parth of the Teal Lotus. This hand-drawn 2D action platformer from Squid Shock inspired by Japanese folklore and legends is absolutely worth your time, and here’s why.
by Iain McParlandAugust 20, 2024
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