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Iain McParland
61 days ago
Dead Space 4? Maybe?
Glen Schofield says he's more optimistic about a sequel to Dead Space 3 since the sale of EA. I'm not sure, dude. The head honcho Wilson is still in charge there, right? Even with the new owners, it seems like a long shot...
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Iain McParland
64 days ago
16 Years Since Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Was Released!
Happy anniversary to Naughty Dog, Drake, Chloe, Elena, Sully, Tenzin, and that asshat Flynn! Walk with me down memory lane with the first episode of the Definitive Playthrough with Nolan North and Troy Baker.

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    64 days ago
    Welcome, foolish mortals!
    Do you like point-and-click adventure games? Do you like Disney’s Haunted Mansion? You need to check out this trailer… and don’t forget your death certificate!

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      The Definitive Alien Movieverse Ranking

      The Alien franchise is almost 50 years old, and it’s now time we rank the entries in this beloved series. With Alien: Earth coming so soon, Iain ranks all of the installments in the franchise with the Xenomorph at its centre.
      by Iain McParland | August 11, 2025

      Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 7 & 8: Franchise Fatigue and a Jerry Episode

      Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 7 and 8, “Ricker than Fiction” and “Nomortland”. Iain brings you more recaps from Season 8!
      by Iain McParland | August 4, 2025

      Floating Cities, Climate Chaos & Survival: Mark Russell on his bold new comic POLIS

      Dystopia fiction got you feeling blue, and you can't handle the relentless positivity of utopia? Well, you're in luck because Rohan had the chance to sit down with Mark Russell and chat all about his new comic as part of THE PROTOPIAS COLLECTION. If you're looking for a future full of hope for humanity, be sure to check it out.
      by Rohan Elliott | April 1, 2025

      I Know What You Did Last Summer Isn’t The Requel We Needed

      I Know What You Did Last Summer is the second franchise in three years to attempt a requel after 2022’s Scream. Let us tell you why this didn’t do enough to reinvigorate this dormant horror heavyweight.
      by Iain McParland | August 3, 2025

      A Newbie's Take on Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

      Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition has finally landed on the Switch! Jordan jumps into the world of Mira for the very first time…
      by Jordan Jurkowski | April 6, 2025
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      R BnB: A One-Year Anniversary Takes a Horrifying Turn – Is This the Worst Vacation Ever?

      R BnB, the new film by Robert Mann shows you why you should always do your research when looking for a new vacation spot! One star on Yelp.
      by Iain McParland | December 18, 2023

      Lost in The Nowhere: The Twisted Brilliance of Little Nightmares 3

      Little Nightmares comes just in time for Halloween. Does this third installment live up to the previous games? Join Jordan as he plays it on the PS5.
      by Jordan Jurkowski | October 24, 2025

      The Acolyte is Cancelled!? Why? Really?

      The Acolyte has been cancelled!? How did it come to this? Is this even legit news? Join Tom as he goes over this Star Wars bombshell.
      by Thomas Richards | August 22, 2024

      Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 3 & 4: Citadel Clones and Bunnies

      Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 3 and 4, “The Rick, The Mort & The Ugly” and “The Last Temptation of Jerry”. Iain takes you through concise and not at all confusing recaps of the episodes!
      by Iain McParland | June 30, 2025
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      Thomas Richards
      7 days ago
      Game On Cancer - Holiday Spectacular 2025 Is Roaring Through December
      Cancer sucks, and games are awesome; so why not use games to raise money to beat cancer! Game On Cancer is currently in the middle of its Holiday Spectacular, raising money to support Cure Cancer. Streamers have been going live since the 1st of November in support of this great cause, and you can join […]
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      Stephanie Judge
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      Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 | First Look at the New Character Posters
      Our first look at the Character posters for Stranger Things Volume 2. Are you ready? I am... Well... Not emotionally prepared. Let's go!
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      5 Upcoming Side-Scrolling Beat 'Em Ups You Should Be Hyped For!

      Side-scrolling beat ‘em ups have been around a long time, and they’re currently undergoing a resurgence. Let’s get hyped for five of the most promising-looking games that have been announced in the genre!
      by Iain McParland | July 28, 2025

      The July Pokémon Presents Is What I Expected...For the Most Part

      Another Pokémon Presents is here with all the latest news from the Pokémon series. Join Tom as he breaks down all the major reveals from the event.
      by Thomas Richards | July 28, 2025

      Ready or Not - Should You Buy the Game?

      New from Void Interactive is the game Ready or Not, available on PS5, Xbox and PC through Steam. Thinking about buying it? Here are some things for you to think about before you buy.
      by Tim Beisiegel | July 25, 2025

      PAX Aus 2025 Is Upgrading Its Tabletop Scene

      PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
      by Thomas Richards | July 5, 2025

      Hyper Training is Coming to Pokémon GO!

      Pokémon GO is bringing Hyper Training into the game alongside the new Ancients Recovered event, but what is Hyper Training, and why should you care? Join Tom as he tells you all you need to know about Hyper Training and the new Pokémon GO additions.
      by Thomas Richards | June 23, 2025
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      The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review - A Return To Looney-Ville

      The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.
      by Thomas Richards | April 15, 2025

      A Minecraft Movie Review: At Least It Crafted Some Memes

      A Minecraft Movie has finally arrived after nearly a decade in production hell, but should it have stayed there? Tom gives his review of this latest video game adaptation.
      by Thomas Richards | April 13, 2025

      Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon Review - A Kaiju Sized Recap

      In preparation for Season 2, Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon has hit cinemas to get you up to date with the series before the new season drops. Tom gives his thoughts on whether this recap does its job.
      by Thomas Richards | April 12, 2025

      Novocaine Review: A Relatively Painless Experience

      How would life be without pain? That’s a question asked in the new film, Novocaine, but is it worth finding out the answer to this question? Join Tom as he reviews this new action flick.
      by Thomas Richards | April 11, 2025

      A Working Man Review: One Of Statham’s Best

      Another year, another Jason Statham action film, and this time, he’s A Working Man. Join Tom as he reviews what might be one of Statham’s best movies.
      by Thomas Richards | April 8, 2025
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      Netflix Made Me Give a Crap About Formula 1

      Formula 1: Drive to Survive on Netflix brings the drama to the circuit. But is this series good enough to create a new fan of Formula 1? Brandy gives her thoughts and if she is firmly on the sidelines or cheering from the stands.
      by Brandy Brown | July 22, 2025

      Jurassic World: Rebirth Review - A Reborn Franchise?

      Jurassic World: Rebirth is here and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Jurassic franchise. But are new characters and mutated dinosaurs enough to bring this franchise back to its glory days? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this prehistoric revamp.
      by Thomas Richards | July 21, 2025

      Rick and Morty Season 8 Episodes 5 & 6 Recap: Cryoheists and Boisterous Beths

      Rick and Morty Season 8 continues with episodes 5 and 6, “Cryo Mort a Rickver” and “The Curicksous Case of Bethjamin Button”. Iain recaps the middle episodes of Season 8!
      by Iain McParland | July 17, 2025

      Clearing up Blindspot’s Finale Confusion

      Blindspot’s ending is still on our minds, specifically, Iain’s. He explains why the finale is infuriating in so many ways.
      by Iain McParland | July 16, 2025

      Ironheart Review: Better Than Expected?

      Ironheart, the long-awaited series, has finally left production hell and landed on Disney+, but was it worth the wait? Tom gives his thoughts on the finale of Phase 5 of the MCU.
      by Thomas Richards | July 15, 2025
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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 McKay | August 18, 2022

      5 Tips to Geek Parenting

      Think you need to give up nerd culture just because you’ve had kids? Think again! Here’s 5 things that helped me raise a pair of nerds.
      by Charlotte Merritt | August 13, 2022

      Nerfing the Male Ego: Interview with Alyssa Dykstra, Creator of Threads and Thistles Inventory

      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.
      by Erika Aundawyn | August 2, 2022

      Here’s Why Gaming Isn't a Waste of Time

      Liza examines why gaming can actually be really good for your overall mental health. Not just a waste of time, huh?
      by Lizabeth Phoenix | July 11, 2022

      My Pop Culture Teachers Part 2 (Getting Physical)

      If you could choose your teachers from pop culture characters, which ones would you choose? We can learn a lot from our fictional heroes, so this batch of assignments is for the physical stuff (wink).
      by McKinley Jo | June 17, 2022
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      Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Movie that Succeeds On All Fronts

      Ben went to see Sonic 3 in the pictures and had to tell everyone about how good it was. Let Ben tell you more about the fastest hedgehog in the cinema this winter.
      by Ben Hazell | January 28, 2025

      Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

      Blackwater Lane, starring Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulroney and Maggie Grace, is a new spooky murder-mystery thriller about a woman who may have witnessed a murder while perhaps experiencing a mental break. Read Iain’s review and let him tell you why he didn’t like it.
      by Iain McParland | January 16, 2025

      The Damned is the Perfect Atmospheric Horror Story for Winter Days

      The Damned is an atmospheric horror story set in the bleak barren wastes of 19th century Scandinavia. Is it worth watching? Well Iain has you covered with this review!
      by Iain McParland | January 10, 2025

      Dandadan’s Chaotic Energy Made It The First Anime I Vibe With

      Dandadan’s first season is now complete. The supernatural and alien-focused series was a bundle of chaotic energy that Iain really vibed with. Check out his review and discover why it may be the gateway anime to get people interested in anime.
      by Iain McParland | January 7, 2025

      Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: Peak Fiction

      Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has finally arrived, and it’s even better than we hoped! Join Tom as he breaks down why in his review.
      by Thomas Richards | December 30, 2024

      Squid Game 2 was Worth the Wait

      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.
      by Art of Lily K | December 29, 2024

      Kraven the Hunter Review: Have They Learnt Their Lesson?

      Sony has released another film about a Spider-Man villain without Spider-Man. Does Kraven the Hunter defy the odds and be halfway decent? Or is it another Madame Web? Join Tom to find out.
      by Thomas Richards | December 24, 2024

      Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- Review: More Than A Recap

      Solo Leveling's debut film has hit the silver screen, but is this recap/sneak peek worth your time? Join Tom as he gives you his thoughts on Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-.
      by Thomas Richards | December 21, 2024

      It's A Matter of 'Life & Death': Is This New Pack Worth Every Simoleon? | It’s A Sims Thing

      There's a new grim The Sims 4 pack, but is it worth the download? From new careers to new create-a-sim features to better ghosts to tarot cards and even funerals, this new pack has plenty of favorable new features!
      by Stephanie Judge | December 12, 2024

      Wicked Review from a Non-Wicked Fan

      Are you unsure about the Wicked craze? So is Michelle, but she went to see it anyway and is here to tell you if it’s worth it!
      by Michelle Holstine | December 9, 2024
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      Are Video Games Too Hard Now? Luckily, Accessibility is Making Things Easier for Some

      Stuck on that boss fight for hours? Games can be so damn hard, but developers are working hard to make games accessible for everyone!
      by Nick McKay | February 3, 2023

      10 Exciting Technologies to Get You Hyped for Project LLL

      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!
      by Tyler Graham | January 31, 2023

      Forspoken... Forced Spoken?

      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.
      by Erika Aundawyn | January 28, 2023

      Top Ten Generation 9 Pokémon (Scarlet Edition)

      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!
      by Erika Aundawyn | January 23, 2023

      Top Ten Generation 9 Pokemon (Violet Edition)

      The new Paldean Pokedex is filled with Pokémon from the Spanish-inspired region. Ben Hazell goes through his favorites and why he's come to love them.
      by Ben Hazell | January 23, 2023
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      The Last of Us | Episode 1 Breakdown | Watching Now Podcast

      Episode 1 of the HBO series The Last of Us is finally here and… WOW! While you take a moment to catch your breath, join Lily, Erika and Nick as they talk about every moment that took theirs away. These eagle-eyed super fans will be talking about everything they spotted in the show and critically breaking it down. Get your gear, kids, this is going to a wild ride. See you on the other side!
      by Drew Lewis | January 17, 2023

      The Best Trailers of 2022 | TRAILER TALK

      The end of 2022 is here so let's have our Trailer Talk crew tell you what their favorite movie/tv/video game trailers were. There were lots of amazing trailers that dropped this year and while we love watching them and breaking down, in the end, some worked and some didn't. Let's see what trailers made our best of list.
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      Cocaine Bear & Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Reactions - TRAILER TALK

      Cocaine Bear is based on a true story? Did the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse trailer just recap the last movie and called it a trailer? Oh, boy. Let's get some reactions to these two wild trailers and highly anticipated films coming next year.
      by Drew Lewis | December 14, 2022

      Indiana Jones 5, The Last of Us, Transformers 7, & Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Reactions - TRAILER TALK

      Indiana Jones is back. HBO's The Last of Us looks faithful to the game. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts gives us old school Optimus Prime look. And Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 teases a tearful ending to these characters. Four epic trailers dropped and so many thoughts running around in our little heads.
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      The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

      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?
      by Drew Lewis | December 1, 2022
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      Start watching Star Wars with a newcomer's eyes right now!

      Discover how one Star Wars fan and host of GrowingUpSkywalker suggests the most unique and rewarding viewing order to watch all of Star Wars. Explore their unique viewing order and insights on how his method brings depth to the characters and storylines of the beloved franchise.
      by Sam Nilsson | August 6, 2024

      BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Review: A Genius Is Such A Hassle

      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.
      by Thomas Richards | June 29, 2024

      Boobs, Booze, and Reviews: The Woman Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

      Do you like boobs? Booze? Reviews? Michelle brings all three to the table and reviews The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. Was it horribly cliche and annoying, or a beautiful parody done well?
      by Michelle Holstine | March 15, 2022
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