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Stephanie Judge
71 days ago
The wait is almost over?! After a Netflix Netherlands mistakenly released a poster with supposed release dates for January 29th AND February 26th... Yep! Another two-part release. So is it true?! Eeek! I need my boy Benedict back on screen. **sigh** Alas, we will just have to wait and see.  

    Stephanie Judge
    75 days ago
    Is it October 7th yet?!? Can't wait to watch this live! I wonder if it will just be the voice actors making an appearance, or if they will configure a moment where their animated counterparts are there as well? Either way, it's going to be great!

      Michelle Holstine
      75 days ago
      It's gritty. It's dark. It's the Frankenstein we've needed. What do you think?
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      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

      Butterfly Trailer Drops: Prime Video Unveils Action-Packed Spy Thriller Starring Daniel Dae Kim

      Ah, yes. Family reunions. Sometimes they involve awkward hugs and potato salad. Sometimes they involve assassins with daddy issues and suppressed government files. Welcome to Butterfly, Prime Video’s upcoming spy-thriller that just dropped a trailer so intense we needed a glass of water, a lie down, and possibly a therapist on retainer. Go ahead and […]
      by Drew LewisJuly 14, 2025

      May I Ask For One Final Thing? Is Off To An Interesting Start: Episode 1-4 Impressions

      The Fall anime season is in full swing, and it includes a surprise fantasy show that is seemingly bucking all the trends. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions on the anime May I Ask For One Final Thing?
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 27, 2025

      Bye Sweet Carole is a Sinister Disney Animated Feature Made Playable

      Bye Sweet Carole is the 2D survival game from an alternate Disney universe where everything is creepy and sinister. Iain tells us that, despite its flaws, this game might still be worth your time.
      by Iain McParlandNovember 17, 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 ElliottApril 1, 2025
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      One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

      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.
      by Thomas RichardsOctober 16, 2025

      Palworld Active Players Count Goes Nuclear! Is This the Pokémon Killer Game We've Been Waiting For?

      Ben played Palworld expecting a funny monster-catching game, what he found was something incredibly interesting with wider implications for RPG gaming as a whole.
      by Ben HazellJanuary 23, 2024

      WET From 2009 Is A Hidden Gem That You Should Absolutely Play

      Ever heard of the video game Wet? It’s an absolute classic and you need to play it! Think Tarantino meets Max Payne. Have a read and see why we think Wet is a hidden gem that you absolutely need to play.
      by Nick McKayOctober 12, 2023

      Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King - A Perfect Return

      Black Clover is back baby! Sword of the Wizard King is the new film in the Black Clover series, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on why this film is an excellent return for the series.
      by Thomas RichardsJune 22, 2023
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      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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      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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      Until Dawn Will Disappoint Most Fans of the Game

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      Monster Hunter Wilds: A Game that Cut Off its Own Tail

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      Mario Kart World Has the Potential to be the Best Game in the Series

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      by Thomas RichardsApril 22, 2025

      Mario & Luigi: Brothership Review - Setting Sail To Rebuild a Continent

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      by Thomas RichardsApril 21, 2025

      Devil May Cry Season 1 Review: A Stylish Demon Hunter Makes A Perfect Entrance

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      by Thomas RichardsApril 14, 2025
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      Wolf Man is a Tense Ride, But It’s Not a Werewolf Movie

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      by Iain McParlandFebruary 5, 2025

      Companion Review: A “Perfect” Relationship

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      Sonic the Hedgehog 3: The Movie that Succeeds On All Fronts

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      Predictable Blackwater Lane Left Me Bored

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      Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

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      Born of the Whills: A Force-Fueled Origin for Yoda's Species (Why The Mandalorian Movie MIGHT Go There)

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      by Thomas RichardsJune 25, 2025

      28 Years Later is Fantastic, But Some People Keep Missing the Point

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      by Katie VolkerJune 24, 2025

      Crunchyroll Is Bringing The Heat With The Summer 2025 Anime Season

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      by Thomas RichardsJune 23, 2025

      Why Kleya Marki SHOULD have been Cassian's Sister in Andor

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      by Iain McParlandJune 17, 2025
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      Our Journey As Female Gamers Part III - Featuring Maria Kinnun & Jen Miller

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      by Candace BissonetteJune 10, 2021

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      by Thomas RichardsSeptember 17, 2024

      The Frog Should Be Jumping Up Your Watchlist

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      by Iain McParlandSeptember 14, 2024

      Cuckoo By Name, Cuckoo By Nature: A Weird Time in the Bavarian Alps

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      by Iain McParlandSeptember 13, 2024

      Beetlejuice Beetlejuice- Nostalgia Hits the Box Office

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      Alien: Romulus is the Best Entry in the Franchise Since Aliens

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      by Iain McParlandSeptember 9, 2024

      Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus is Much More than a Hollow Knight Clone

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      by Iain McParlandAugust 20, 2024

      The Acolyte Season 1 Review: A Lesson in Patience

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      by Thomas RichardsAugust 19, 2024
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      To the Gulag and Back Again: A Bot's Warzone 1.0 Retrospective

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      by Iain McParlandNovember 19, 2022

      Ludonarrative Dissonance. Let's Find Out What It Is and How It Affects Video Games

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      by Nick McKayNovember 17, 2022

      DELTARUNE: The Poster Child For Patience in Video Game Releases

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      10 Kick Ass Female Video Game Characters That Totally Stole The Show

      There’s no shortage of awesome women in video games that kick way more butt than the guys do and we love em! Go eat some bench gentlemen, let’s have a look at some of the most fierce, badass, and important female video game characters.
      by Nick McKayOctober 22, 2022
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      Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 6 Reaction & Lore Breakdown

      In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle discuss the lore and history behind House of the Dragon Episode 6 "The Princess and the Queen." Join them as they nerd out about seeing Vhagar on screen for the first time (!!!), explore the dragon bond, and try to predict what we'll see next! Does […]
      by Drew LewisSeptember 28, 2022

      The Last of Us Teaser Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

      We get our first look at HBO's much anticipated new series, The Last of Us, based on the video game by Naughty Dog. Helmed by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckman this looks to be a faithful recreation of the video game that could either be the a great decision or turn off many who feel the game was perfect as is. Starring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie if there's anything we should expect is to prepare yourself for a powerful story and some controversial decisions.
      by Drew LewisSeptember 27, 2022

      Babylon Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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      by Drew LewisSeptember 22, 2022

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      Liza and Michelle spill all the tea about the royal wedding drama, Daemon's future, and what we'll see after the time jump! Their fifth episode of Decoding Dragons breaks down HOTD Episode 5, "We Light the Way," and tells you what to expect for our complicated Targaryens moving forward. Turns out Westerosi weddings are just not such a swell idea.
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      Sony State of Play and Nintendo Direct dropped this week, along with Ubisoft Forward and TGS. Wow, is there a lot to talk about!
      by Dan MorrisSeptember 16, 2022
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      Friendship Enders - Mario Kart

      Hey there everyone and welcome to the inaugural Friendship Enders, a series where we’ll go back into the halls of video game history and dust-off games and memories from days past playing with our mates. Yes, I know it's only been about half a year since we've been able to get together with our mates […]
      by Rohan ElliottNovember 16, 2020

      Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Review – The Beginning of the End

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      Fortnite's Booty Battle Royale: Fans Demand Respect for Solid Snake's Backside!

      Metal Gear Solid's own Solid Snake is landing in Fortnite this season but Epic Games forgot to make him dummy thicc, this needs to be fixed ASAP.
      by Jake BrownDecember 12, 2023
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