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Iain McParland
49 days ago
SEBULBA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ready for a new Pod Racing / Star Wars Burnout game. The Game Awards definitely delivered for Star Wars fans.

    Stephanie Judge
    50 days ago
    The wait for Season 2 is almost over! We got our first official look at Toph and Aang learning to bend other elements. So excited to see my girl on screen! Hoping they do her character justice. Season 2 comes to Netflix in 2026, will you be tuning in?

      Drew Lewis
      50 days ago
      James Gunn's DCU is in full swing, as less than a year after his reboot of Superman, we get Supergirl, who's a bit lost in her place in the world and therefore drinks and is a bit reckless. But don't worry, her dog Krypto is here to pee on a Superman-headlined newspaper for comedy. Seriously, […]

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        Trailers Galore: First Looks at Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares

        Film trailers have been flooding in over the past week, and Tom has consumed them all. Join him as he gets excited for Hoppers, Mortal Kombat II, and Tron: Ares.
        by Thomas RichardsJuly 24, 2025

        Mickey 17 Review: One Of A Kind

        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.
        by Thomas RichardsMarch 13, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025: We Went Hands-On With Pokémon Legends: Z-A -Game Preview-

        We’re at PAX Aus 2025 and, to the surprise of no one, Tom has gone hands-on with the upcoming game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Join him as he gives his first impressions on this new type of Pokémon game.
        by Thomas RichardsOctober 13, 2025

        Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Review – An Unsolvable Crime Meets An Undefeated Detective

        Rian Johnson has returned with another instalment in the Knives Out franchise: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. But is this new mystery worth your time? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Benoit Blanc’s latest case.
        by Thomas RichardsDecember 16, 2025

        The Monkey Bangs the Drum For Chaotic Comedy Horror

        The Monkey is a new comedy horror from Longlegs director Osgood Perkins, adapted from Stephen King’s short story. Let us tell you why this is an entertaining film but not without its problems. It may, however, become a guilty pleasure!
        by Iain McParlandMarch 20, 2025
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        Going Crazy for the Madness

        Learn about the new comic series from J. Michael Straczynski and ACO, The Madness! Their new series follows a superpowered spirit of vengeance with psychological issues.
        by Iain McParlandMay 18, 2023

        7 Things a New Fallout 76 Player Needs to Know in 2023

        Fallout 76 may have had a disastrous launch, but there has never been a better time to get into the game. Here are 7 key tips every new Fallout 76 player needs to know about as they enter the Appalachian wasteland!
        by Tyler GrahamMarch 18, 2023

        Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who Has Problems

        The latest season of Doctor Who has been interesting, to say the least. But it’s not been good. Ncuti Gatwa’s incarnation has had problems that need to be addressed for season two.
        by Iain McParlandJuly 10, 2024

        The Fox Returns: First Impressions of Amazon Prime Series Episodes 1 & 2

        Shana shares her thoughts after seeing episodes 1 and 2 of the Amazon Prime series Zorro.
        by Shana MartinJanuary 26, 2024
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        Drew Lewis
        3 days ago
        The gangs (almost) back together again as we see Jessica Jones will have a major role in season 2 of Daredevil Born Again. Now all we need is Luke Cage and Danny Rand to come back. At this point, Disney has nothing to lose and just upside in going back to the good ol days […]

          Iain McParland
          3 days ago
          Almost 100k concurrents at launch but Geoff Keighley's "One More Thing" from last year's Game Awards is dipping fast with Mostly Negative reviews on Steam. How many are just annoyed idiots with 5-10 minutes of playtime is yet to be seen, but it's not helping the game's reputation.
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          10 Video Game Villains Who Are Baddies In More Ways Than One

          There are baddies, and then there are BADDIE baddies. Take a look at this list of the most attractive female video game villains in history!
          by Iain McParlandSeptember 10, 2025

          Top 20 Lil' Guys in Video Games

          It’s about time we give all of those lil’ guys out there some love. For too long have they gone underappreciated! So, here we go. Here are the best 20 lil’ guys in video games.
          by Iain McParlandAugust 27, 2025

          Gears of War: Reloaded Review - PlayStation/Xbox Finally have a tomorrow

          Delta Squad is back in #GearsofWarReloaded, and PlayStation joins the fight for the first time. Jake Brown breaks it all down in his review. #GearsofWar #Xbox
          by Jake BrownAugust 26, 2025

          The Year of the Ninja Continues In Style With Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

          Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is an enjoyable 2D action platforming throwback. Let us tell you why this new entry in the Ninja Gaiden series from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu is worthy of your time and befitting of the Year of the Ninja.
          by Iain McParlandAugust 20, 2025

          Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3+4 Review: Worth The Re-run?

          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
          by Jake BrownAugust 6, 2025
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          Until Dawn Will Disappoint Most Fans of the Game

          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.
          by Iain McParlandMay 6, 2025

          Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

          Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
          by Iain McParlandMay 2, 2025

          10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

          When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
          by Iain McParlandApril 16, 2025

          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 RichardsApril 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 RichardsApril 13, 2025
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          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 McParlandAugust 4, 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 McParlandAugust 3, 2025

          Kpop Demon Hunters Cinematic Universe Confirmed?!

          News is surfacing about more Kpop Demon Hunters! But not all sounds great. Join Tom as he breaks down this latest news.
          by Thomas RichardsAugust 2, 2025

          The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review - Marvel’s First Family Make Their Debut

          Marvel’s first family has returned to the silver screen, but is the third time the charm? Join Tom as he gives his review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
          by Thomas RichardsAugust 2, 2025

          Predator: Killer of Killers Review - An Anthology of Murder

          Predator: Killer of Killers hit streaming last month, bringing the franchise into the animated space, but is it worth a watch, even if you’ve never seen a Predator film before? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this anthology of murder.
          by Thomas RichardsJuly 31, 2025
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          My Descent Into Horror, Part 4: Creepypastas and Beyond

          In this installment of “My Descent Into Horror” Matt Kalo shares how he became motivated to create his own horror content.
          by Matt KaloAugust 30, 2022

          Hypnospace Outlaw, Broken Reality, and Nostalgia for a Time I Never Experienced

          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.
          by Tyler GrahamAugust 21, 2022

          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 McKayAugust 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 MerrittAugust 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 AundawynAugust 2, 2022
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          Heart Eyes is More Romantic Comedy Than Horror But It Works!

          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.
          by Iain McParlandMarch 1, 2025

          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

          Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Blink Twice

          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?
          by Michelle HolstineFebruary 20, 2025

          Captain America: Brave New World Review - A Good First Outing?

          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.
          by Thomas RichardsFebruary 19, 2025

          ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is the First Great Game of the Year

          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.
          by Iain McParlandFebruary 12, 2025

          Wolf Man is a Tense Ride, But It’s Not a Werewolf Movie

          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.
          by Iain McParlandFebruary 5, 2025

          Companion Review: A “Perfect” Relationship

          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).
          by Thomas RichardsFebruary 4, 2025

          Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review - A Consistent Adventure

          The latest Star Wars Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has wrapped up, and now the question is, was it worth it? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Skeleton Crew.
          by Thomas RichardsFebruary 3, 2025

          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 HazellJanuary 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 McParlandJanuary 16, 2025
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          Wanted: Dead Review - I Love and Hate This Game, And It’s Making Me Crazy!

          Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid shooter slasher action game from 110 Industries. Read our review to see if you should play it. Spoiler alert, only if you really really like action games… or cats.
          by Dan MorrisFebruary 18, 2023

          Five Games I'm Looking Forward to Playing in 2023

          2023 looks to be a good year for gaming. Charlotte lists the top 5 games you should be looking forward to this year.
          by Charlotte MerrittFebruary 15, 2023

          Risk of Rain 2: Beauty in Isolation

          Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person action shooter, but that’s not all: read on to discover the beauty of this uniquely lonely game.
          by Tyler GrahamFebruary 6, 2023

          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 McKayFebruary 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 GrahamJanuary 31, 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 LewisJanuary 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.
          by Drew LewisDecember 22, 2022

          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 LewisDecember 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.
          by Drew LewisDecember 8, 2022

          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 LewisDecember 1, 2022
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          The Korean Horror That Took South Korea by Storm

          Korean movies never fail to surprise their audiences. Joining a line of amazing horrors is Exhuma - The Unearthed Grave, a movie that surpassed all expectations. But what is it about exactly? Is it worth your time? Let’s talk about it.
          by Art of Lily KMay 23, 2024

          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

          Top Five Reasons Ahsoka Tano is One of the Greatest Star Wars Characters

          To help get you prepared for the upcoming live-action Ahsoka series, Brandy discusses WHY Ahsoka has one of the best story arcs and has put together some essential episodes of The Clone Wars and Rebels.
          by Brandy BrownJuly 13, 2023
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