2025 is upon us and if 2024 is any indication of what's to come, it looks like it'll be a wild ride! Join Rohan as he soothes any anxiety with a list of his favourite rom-coms to ring in the new year.
Squid Game is back and it is just as effective and brutal as it was in its first season. Lily K explains in detail why it was worth the wait. Come along kids; it’s time to play again.
If you like Love, Death & Robots then we have something that will scratch that itch. MAKE Originals is a terrific animation studio with some dark but hilarious animated micro-shorts that are sure to make you giggle just as much and they shock you. We got to sit down with the team from MAKE and learn more about this talented group of animators and what to expect from them in the future.
If you enjoy tactical shooters and want to experience some hardcore coop with horror elements added into the mix, then look no further! SCP: Pandemic may just be that game for you!
Are you ready to go Postal?? Hyperstrange has released the latest addition to the Postal franchise, Postal: Brain Damaged, and its as crazy and as manic as ever! Maria takes an indepth look at this new, insane, First Person Boomer Shooter!
FromSoftware's games are notoriously difficult, and Elden Ring is no different. In fact, this game boasts one of the hardest bosses in the developer's history! Liza and Erika team up to tackle their favorite gaming question: to cheese, or not to cheese?
MMOs can be fickle beasts to jump into for new players. Warframe’s Angels of the Zariman update looks to make the onboarding process just a little bit easier as the game’s Origin System enters a new era.
The Kirby franchise has always flirted with elements of horror just under the surface, but the newest entry, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, kicks that up to 11 with its eerie liminal spaces. Tyler looks at what “liminality” is and why it’s so damn important to this game!
Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
The latest thriller, Speak No Evil, has arrived, but is it too much for some people to handle? Join Tom as he shares his thoughts on this very tense film.
From a creeping Blob to a mysterious H-Man, and even a dessert that bites back, these flicks are perfect for a ghoulishly good time this Halloween season.
An exclusive sit-down interview with Michael Trucco that offers a candid look into his career philosophy, the critical role of collaboration, and how he measures success in an industry that often prioritizes the temporary and superficial.
The dust has settled, and emotions have calmed, so what is the verdict on Season 1 of The Acolyte? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the entire season after a rewatch.
The new Alien film finally hit cinemas, and I was as excited as a five-year-old in front of a toy shop. Fede Alvarez promised something that has been missing from the franchise ever since we’ve last seen Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley. Did he deliver? Let’s see.
M. Night Shyamalan’s new film Trap features a cornered serial killer trying to escape a carefully planned operation to catch him in the middle of a Lady Raven concert. Despite it being less of a horror than expected, there’s still a lot to love about this movie!
The Acolyte may have been divisive, but it also raises many questions about the progress of the show, the roadmap to the Skywalkers, and characters introduced in this show. For those who enjoyed the show wished for more episodes than the eight in season one. Let’s discuss both the questions that need to be answered, and reasons why we need a second season.
2024 is the 40th anniversary of the G1 Transformers cartoon. Join Rohan as he strolls down memory lane, talking about his favourite episodes from the show's run.
House of the Dragon finished pretty underwhelmingly. Dive in as we go through the episode recap, what went wrong, and if we are looking forward to season 3!
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.
Shana shares how watching streaming video game playthroughs, especially from fellow community members, has helped her find satisfying storytelling and engaging entertainment as an alternative to streaming TV and movies.
Candace speaks with Lisa & Michelle who had two different experiences when it came to getting into gaming. This has led to two different, yet refreshing, outlooks on the experience of gaming as a woman. Join us for the discussion!
Join me in my journey through new parenthood, with a different take than the usual pregnancy article. Pregnancy and new parenthood isn’t always puppies and rainbows, sometimes the puppies are muddy and the rainbows are cloudy!
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.
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.
Guess who’s back? Back again? Contra’s back. Tell all your friends with lower back pain. Trust me, if they played the first one, they worry about that. We dive into the rebooted CONTRA: Operation Galuga, and we wonder if it's still the same old Contra, or did we lose something along the way? Let's talk about it …
Episode 4 of The Acolyte is here, and it could potentially be the best episode yet. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the latest episode of the controversial series.
After years of waiting, the next match of the Spring National Tournament is here with Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest theatrical instalment.
Episode 3 of The Acolyte has dropped, and it’s a controversial episode, to say the least. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 3, “Destiny”.
NCSoft recently revealed gameplay from their newest game, Project LLL. Here are 10 of the coolest gadgets and weapons we were able to pin down from the trailer!
Forspoken is Square Enix’ newest game, and Erika is here to give her ADHD gamer review on the game and if it's worth your time playing or if it’s a hyper fixation better left forgotten.
No matter how many weird bugs there were with the gameplay, Pokemon fans were treated to three unique stories in Scarlet and Violet. We love our team of pocket monsters, but which ones from Scarlet stood out the most? Check out Erika’s top 10 list here!
Would you do anything for a PlayStation trophy? Even poke a mayonnaise jar a kajillion times? Iain will judge you, and here's why in an article rebutting a recent Greg Miller tweet.
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!
With new casting rumors circulating and new dragons on the way, Liza breaks down everything we can expect in House of the Dragon Season 2 as it continues production.
The latest film from Makoto Shinkai is here, but is it as good as Your Name? Join Thomas Richards as he lets you know if Suzume is just as good or better than the rest.
Discover how the new platform Cara is revolutionizing the art world by protecting artists from the encroaching threat of generative AI. Dive into the battle for creativity and learn why supporting artists on this innovative site is more crucial than ever.
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.
It’s been a fantastic year for gaming! With loads of excellent games releasing in 2024, our very own contributors have been weighing in with their own personal picks for Game of the Year 2024!
Indika is one of the weirdest gaming experiences of 2024. This trippy game explores one nun’s relationship with her religion but in a fun way. Let us tell you why this is simply a must-play!
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.
The gaming industry is well-known for running through fads, whether it be shiny new gameplay mechanics or top-to-bottom monetization schemes. So are we watching the death of live-service games in real-time?
The highly anticipated Rebel Moon by filmmaker Zack Snyder is now available on Netflix. Is it worth the watch? Let’s dive into the critical reviews and what should help guide you on your quest to watch or not watch this movie.
