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Rick and Morty Season 7 Episodes 5 & 6: A Pivotal Moment

Rick and Morty’s post-Roiland Season 7 continues! Iain explains that the returns of some old adversaries and friends in episode 5 and the creation of some new ones in episode 6 mean that the Rick and Morty train keeps on a-rolling. But the landscape has just changed forever…
by Iain McParlandNovember 27, 2023

Did The Marvels Actually Bomb? Separating Fact From Clickbait Fiction

Many of the articles about the latest entry for the MCU, The Marvels, tell you how badly the movie is doing, and how bad the movie is. Is that a fair review? Let’s talk about some of the factors surrounding the release of The Marvels.
by Tim BeisiegelNovember 25, 2023

Reviewing Reviews: Making Sense of the Madness

Are you struggling to make sense of review scores? Here are some great tips to help sift through the noise and find your truth within the chaos of review score aggregators! It’s just the thing you’ll need with The Game Awards and Oscars fast approaching.
by Iain McParlandNovember 22, 2023

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Andor Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

We all know Cassian Andor as the hero who died to help steal the Death Star plans in Rogue One. Now we get to experience what made him a leader in the Rebellion in the Disney+ series Andor. After the success (maybe) of Kenobi and Book of Boba Fett, it looks as if Kathleen Kennedy is fine with going back to the well of the movies whose stories we know the ending to. Is this a good strategy, or do we care as long as we get more stories in the Star Wars universe? Let's break it all down.
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Armored Core 6 for Newbs – First Boss Guide

Ready to rage quit Armored Core 6 before finishing the first level? Well we got you covered with our tips for toppling that flying titan in From Software's new mech action game
by Dan MorrisAugust 28, 2023

Why “The PS5 has No Games” Argument is Nonsense

The narrative around the gaming world keeps circling back to “The PS5 has no games.” Let me tell you why that argument is nonsense, and why people describing the PS5 library as empty are equally empty… in the head.
by Iain McParlandJune 26, 2024

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RIP Adobe Flash: The Games We’re Going To Miss

As the internet enters a new decade, one of its titans bids us farewell after 25 years. Let’s all send Adobe’s flagship into the night the way it arrived all those years ago - not with a whimper, but with an almighty bang.
by Rohan ElliottFebruary 17, 2021

Hayseed – A Whodunnit Mystery

Looking for a great whodunnit mystery? Check out Hayseed! A local church congregation's reverend is found dead. Was it a terrible accident or was it murder? The unfortunate fate of the reverend upsets a small Midwestern American town as the investigator tries to sift fact from fiction.
by Candace BissonetteNovember 8, 2023

The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee – The Fantasy Godfather You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee is a tense and driving family narrative in a world much like ours, but with magic Mafias. A great series for fans of G.R.R. Martin or Frank Herbert, moved into the post-colonialist era.
by Sam NilssonJuly 29, 2024

MaXXXine is the Perfect Finale to Ti West’s Horror Trilogy

MaXXXine, the final film in Ti West’s horror film series featuring Mia Goth, is a terrific ending to an almost perfect trilogy. Join us as we tell you why this should be on your watchlist.
by Iain McParlandJuly 15, 2024

Couch Soup Previews: Super Mario Bros. Wonder – A Mesmerizing Journey into the Flower Kingdom

With Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the horizon, some of us couldn’t wait to give the game a go. Join Thomas Richards as he goes hands-on with Super Mario Bros. Wonder at PAX Aus 2023.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 17, 2023

Spaceflight Simulator Review: The Final Frontier? Not Quite.

Rohan boards a ship heading for the final frontier with the early access game Spaceflight Simulator. It’s shooting for the stars but will it be able to reach orbit, or will we be crashing back down to Earth? Let's find out.
by Rohan ElliottMarch 5, 2022

Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

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!
by Sam NilssonApril 25, 2024
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