Download sizes for many games are getting out of control. Electronic Arts and DICE have combined for Battlefield 6 and are challenging the norms that gamers have come to expect, from pregame releases to the download size. Will this be the future of gaming? Let's talk about why it should be.
With the Alien franchise at the forefront of everyone's mind with Alien: Earth wrapping up, we have the previous films on our minds, even the one that a lot of people dislike. But maybe it’s better than you think. Join Tom as he tries to convince you that Alien: Covenant isn’t as bad as you remember.
Absolum, the new game from Dotemu and Guard Crush Games, is a mix between Hades and Streets of Rage 4. Let us tell you why this roguelike is a revelation in the side-scrolling beat ‘em up genre.
-EPISODE NAGI- is here at last, and it’s a banger of a movie. We were able to sit down with the English voice actors for Nagi and Reo and chat with them about the film and all things BLUE LOCK.
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.
Have you ever thought about playing Dungeons and Dragons? D&D devotee Kim talks about the game’s major comeback and why there’s never been a better time to get involved.
In the second installment of Erika Aundawyn's “Women in Gaming'' series, she interviews Alyssa Dykstra, creator of "Threads and Thistles Inventory.'' They discuss Alyssa's small business journey, online harassment, and the interview's title topic: Nerfing the Male Ego.
The new cat centric game Stray is out now and cat lover Maria just cannot wait to get her paws on it! Check out her review of this feline fueled adventure.
Patrick Sutherland's look into the newest Steam game that'll drive you batty, V Rising. Gather your friends and prepare to spill some blood in this base-building, third-person, vampire survival game.
Rohan’s peering into the Heart of Darkness while celebrating Spec Ops: The Line’s 10th anniversary. Check out this hat tip to the incredible, immersive game.
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.
Final Destination: Bloodlines became the most successful movie in the franchise, and it’s not just nostalgia. This film enhances every part of Final Destination lore and has reinvigorated Iain’s interest. Let us tell you more.
After nearly a decade, Ben Affleck is back in The Accountant 2, but was it worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on whether this sequel lives up to the original.
Until Dawn is the latest video game adaptation on the block. Has PlayStation done the game justice, or should they have not even bothered? Iain has some thoughts on the matter.
What are the acceptable times to quit watching a show you’ve invested time into? Iain is here to break down the various milestones and chide you for crazy behavior.
Tom despised the character of Syril Karn in Andor Season 1, but now, Season 2 has made him rethink his opinion of his once most-hated Star Wars character.
Andor’s Ghorman arc was heartbreaking and powerful, but one Ghor stood out among the rest. It’s time to give the singing hero of Ghorman, Lezine, his flowers.
Daredevil has returned to TV with Daredevil: Born Again, but was this long-awaited return worth the wait? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this return to Hell’s Kitchen.
The USCSS Maginot has crash-landed in Las Vegas at Area 15, and we got the exclusive look at the next installment in the Alien franchise- FX's Alien: Earth series. Alien: Earth hits Hulu this summer.
Season 5 of Netflix’s hit show You has come and gone, and Michelle breaks down the ending. Was it sufficient? Does the true crime knowledge scare you? It probably should.
Doctor Who has finally had one of this season's biggest reveals that we've been waiting for! Ben goes into depth on the history of the returning character and just who is she really?
An exclusive trailer for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord was shown at Star Wars Celebration last month, and Tom was there to witness it. Join him as he gets overly excited about this new series.
Colin Stetson is a composer and saxophonist known for his work on films like Hereditary and Color Out of Space. However, his true musical achievements rest in his solo albums, where he turns one instrument into a choir.
In Erika’s latest Women in Gaming article, we are introduced to ThatNerdViolet, a Twitch streamer who has created a beautifully safe and extremely fun place for her community!
Ever been so bored in school that you couldn't learn anything, wishing it was more interesting? Thomas Richards has got you covered as he lets you know of anime that'll not only entertain you, but educate you as well.
The latest film from Bong Joon-ho, Mickey 17, is here, but does it reach the heights of his previous hit film Parasite? Join Tom as he gives his review of Mickey 17.
Afterlove EP, the last game from Mohammad Fahmi is out now for all platforms. Let us tell you why, although it’s not perfect, it’s worth experiencing. Make no mistake, this game is endured and not enjoyed, but it’s worth it.
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack has hit cinemas around the globe, but is this film worth seeing if you’ve already seen the original episodes? Tom is here to give his thoughts on if it’s worth it.
Heart Eyes is the perfect companion to Valentine’s Day season. This romantic comedy with a slasher twist is everything Iain needed and more. Let him tell you why.
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.
Join in with Michelle in her Booze, Boobs, and Reviews series covering what she is watching. This installment is about Blink Twice! Have you seen the film? How much wine did it take you to finish?
Captain America: Brave New World has finally been released, but is Sam Wilson’s Captain America debut worth the price of admission? Join Tom as he reviews the latest MCU outing.
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the first great game of the year and a fitting sequel to ENDER LILIES. This Metroidvania got its hooks into Iain and never let go. Let him tell you why.
Wolf Man is here, but make no mistake, it’s not a werewolf movie. This new film from Blumhouse is tense and has some good moments, but does it succeed in becoming a modern horror classic? Let us tell you more.
The latest thriller flick, Companion, has hit the silver screen, but is it worth watching? Join Tom as he gives his review of Companion (spoiler-free).
Have you succumbed to the allure of collecting TTRPG dice? Let Michael Saint Gregory help guide you to understanding your addiction and provide a solution that absolutely does not involve sending him your dice to add to his own collection.
PlayStation has released another State of Play. This time focusing on the upcoming game Final Fantasy 16. Thomas Richards gets you up to speed on all the new information for this beautiful-looking game.
Let Michael Saint Gregory be your guide through the perilous history of the greatest ally turned villain turned redeemed hero that anyone has ever faced in Dungeons & Dragons; the Open Gaming License!
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.
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.
HBO is bringing us back to Westeros whether we want to or not. House of the Dragon is the prequel to one of the most popular TV series ever, Game of Thrones, and we are going to watch the biggest and longest trailer they've released thus far. If you like dragons and politics and more dragons, then this is probably going to catch that itch. Let's react to this extended trailer revealed at SDCC and break it down for people who may need a refresher on GOT lore.
We’ve endured, we’ve survived, and we’ve made it to the end. This season of The Last of Us has delivered so much and has been a crazy ride! We’ve reached the season finale and got some critical cameos along with a pretty faithfully adapted ending that may divide the new audience just as much as it divided the old one when we first finished the game. Join us as we break down the last episode of season 1 and give our take on the season as a whole and what the future looks like for the HBO series.
Brutality, emotion, action, cannibalism, Troy Baker being stabbed in the neck, this week’s episode of The Last of Us really had it all. We finally got to meet Ellie’s big bad evil guy, David, and boy did it deliver. Of course, it didn’t please everyone and it may be the most divided the room of The Rest of Us podcast has ever been but we loved it regardless. Like a meat cleaver to the head, let’s tear open this episode and dive right in… Was that too graphic?
Left Behind is the action this week… oh, and also the title for episode 7. A sweet and cute little love story that hits almost all of its angsty, teen-romance marks but at what cost? There were some very divided opinions on this week’s podcast so come on in and join the conversation, we can be all poetic about it and just lose our minds together.
We interview special guest M. Joshua Cauller about his career and time as a video producer making video game trailers for Devolver Digital. He has worked on games like Slay the Spire, Risk of Rain, Return to Monkey Island, and Olija as part of their Trailercraft team.
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!
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!
Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 a nostalgic ride or a total bail? With classic levels and missing content, does it live up to the originals? Check out the full review
#THPS #TonyHawk
What is a Labubu Rave? We went to one at Area15 in Las Vegas and sat down with Area15's VP of Creative, AJ Annunziata, to understand the monsters and the madness behind these pop culture parties.
Back with a recap of Secret Invasion’s penultimate episode, Harvest, Iain takes you through the setup to what will surely be a thrilling finale! Even if there are some cracks in the excellent series starting to appear…
Thrawn shows off his tactical prowess in the latest episode of Ahsoka. Iain is back with his latest recap of the penultimate episode of the show: Dreams and Madness
Episode 11 of Andor is here, setting the stage for next weeks season finale. Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down this sadness-filled penultimate episode of the series.
Leonardo DiCaprio is back, and this time he’s in a comedic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this rather topical film.
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
Netflix’s new original movie is here. Damsel, played by Millie Bobby Brown promised to be a fantasy epic but fell head first due to some missed opportunities, bad writing, and underwhelming action.
The new installment in the 28 franchise is a sprawling, genre-bending ride, but while the film has mostly been received well a certain sect of detractors have seemingly missed the point.