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The Acolyte Episode 7: A Different Point of View

The penultimate episode of The Acolyte is upon us, and it’s another flashback. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this trip through history from a certain point of view.
by Thomas Richards | July 13, 2024

Reasons to Watch Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Right Now!

A new chapter of Horimiya is here. Horimiya: The Missing Pieces fills in the gaps in the original series, and it’s more of that Horimiya goodness. Join Thomas Richards as he tells you why you should be watching this amazing series.
by Thomas Richards | August 10, 2023

Is “Metaphor: ReFantazio” More Than a “Persona” Clone?

Metaphor Re:Fantazio is another game from ATLUS, but is it just a re-skinned Persona game? Join Tom as he tries the game at PAX Aus to see if it brings anything new to the table.
by Thomas Richards | October 13, 2024

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

Traveling To Galaxy’s Edge In The Time Of COVID

A rescheduled honeymoon to Galaxy's Edge was just what a year ruined by Coronavirus needed.
by Jen Miller | December 2, 2020
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The Video Game Adaptation Curse. Real or Fake?

Video game adaptations are cursed! Well, maybe not, but it feels like most of the time, they suck. Let’s dive right into the “why” and get to the bottom of this.
by Nick McKay | April 1, 2023

Godspeed: Olan Rogers’ New Project Sings a Song of Hope

Olan Rogers’ new project, Godspeed has been released, and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions. The Final Space creator has crafted a beautiful new animated pilot you should definitely check out!
by Iain McParland | December 22, 2023

Avatar The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance- We Deserved Better

Ready for a new Avatar Game? Well, hold on to your cabbages before you hop on your flying bison to play this game until you hear what we have to say.
by Dan Morris | September 28, 2023

Breaking Down All The New Info For Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds has dropped two gameplay trailers, and they’re both jam-packed with info. Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down all the important details from the Monster Hunter Wilds trailers.
by Thomas Richards | June 13, 2024
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    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

    Arcane Season 2: A Backstep From a Masterpiece

    Arcane's second season has been a difficult one for Ben to swallow. Join him as he gives his opinions on Arcane Season Two.
    by Ben Hazell | December 11, 2024

    How Arcane Season 2 Made Me Ugly Cry

    Arcane Season 2 has some emotional moments in it, but nothing as much as the end of Act 2. The events at the end of episode 6 had Iain crumpled into a disgusting mess of a human being, drowning in a river of tears. Let us tell you why.
    by Iain McParland | December 3, 2024

    The Insane Thing That Dragon Age: The Veilguard Made Me Do

    Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been out for less than a month. What did Brandy think about it and what crazy thing did it make her do?
    by Brandy Brown | November 27, 2024

    Six Games Under Five Hours (That Don’t Suck)

    Long weekend, meet short games. Here are six games you can absolutely jam out completely over a long weekend in less than five hours. Also, these games don't suck so we can ensure it's time well spent.
    by Andrea Carter | November 26, 2024
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    Why Godzilla is a Sexy Mother Trucker

    Godzilla is a babe and it’s about time he’s recognised for that. Yeah, he’s a destructive force and a powerful monster, but can we just objectify him for a little bit? Let us tell you some of the reasons we think Godzilla is a sexy mother trucker.
    by Iain McParland | November 5, 2024

    Venom: The Last Dance Review – A Satisfying End to The Trilogy?

    Venom: The Last Dance is here, but is it a fitting conclusion to the Venom trilogy? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Venom’s final chapter.
    by Thomas Richards | October 28, 2024

    The Sheik Massacre is a Loving (if Gory) Tribute to The Iron Sheik

    John and Kira Hennigan have created the perfect tribute to The Iron Sheik with their short film, The Sheik Massacre. Let me tell you why such a grotesque film is the most loving ode to an influential wrestler.
    by Iain McParland | October 27, 2024

    Early Birds is a Stylish Swiss Thriller

    Early Birds, a German-language Swiss film directed by Michael Steiner, is a thriller following two young women, Anika and Caro, as they attempt to profit from a drug deal gone wrong. Let us tell you more in our review!
    by Iain McParland | October 25, 2024

    Blood Star’s Antagonist is Among the Best of the Year

    Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
    by Iain McParland | October 21, 2024
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    Thunderbolts* Review: A New Team To Save The Day?

    The latest entry in the MCU has arrived, but can it reignite lapsed fans' interest in the franchise? Join Tom as he gives his review of Thunderbolts*
    by Thomas Richards | May 12, 2025

    The Last of Us Motivational Merry-Go-Round That Is Confusing Fans

    The small changes to characters in The Last of Us Season 2 are causing some friction in the fanbase, but now we’re here, let’s take stock of what headspace our main players are in and what that means to the story. These ARE NOT the same characters as in the games.
    by Iain McParland | May 11, 2025

    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 McParland | May 6, 2025

    Three Episodes of Love, Death + Robots You’re Sleeping On (according to Creator Tim Miller)

    We got the inside scoop from Tim Miller on which episodes of Love, Death + Robots deserve more love. Fire up the Netflix app and binge more of the show today- starting with these episodes.
    by Andrea Carter | May 3, 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 McParland | May 2, 2025
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    Should I Start Streaming?

    Is streaming something you've wanted to do, but you're not sure how to get started? Are your friends streaming and you're feeling like you should, too? Stephanie Watson answers some of the first questions most streamers have when they're getting started, from what to stream, what software and equipment you'll need to get started, and what to expect when building a community around your streaming channel.
    by Stef Watson | February 5, 2021

    End Of An Era: A Thank You to Supernatural

    After a legendary 15 years on air, Supernatural came to an end in 2020. Now, you can think whatever you want of how they chose to close down the series, we simply can’t go by the fact how many people this show helped along the way. Including me. (Trigger warning: this article discusses depression and suicidal tendencies.)
    by Art of Lily K | January 29, 2021

    An Argument For Trash Talk

    What is the point of trash-talking? Is it to annoy the person in front of you, or do you want to psych out your opponent like the great Muhammad Ali or Macho Man Randy Savage?
    by Josh Neff | January 19, 2021

    5 Video Games Perfect For Theme Parks

    With the scheduled opening of the Super Nintendo World theme park in Universal Studios Japan in 2021, MSG brings his theme park expertise to give you his five choices of video game franchises that should also be theme parks.
    by Michael Saint Gregory | January 16, 2021

    Finding Contentment In Newfound Hobbies

    The discovery of finding contentment in ourselves through new hobbies by Andrew Lucy.
    by Andrew Lucy | December 24, 2020
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    The Acolyte Episode 3: The Origin of a Sociopath

    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”.
    by Thomas Richards | June 18, 2024

    Tunic: The Perfect Blend of Zelda Nostalgia and Souls-like Challenge

    I FINALLY played Tunic. Join Jordan as he goes into detail about why he can’t believe he missed out on this gem for so long!
    by Jordan Jurkowski | June 17, 2024

    From Fear to Fascination: My Journey With Steelrising’s Mechanical Marvels

    Steelrising was a game released by Spiders in 2022. Join Brandy as she takes a quick look at why you might like to go back and try this fun little game that takes place in a seriously dark alternate history.
    by Brandy Brown | June 15, 2024

    Three Korean Horrors You MUST Watch

    The series continues! I already recommended the three Korean Thrillers you must watch and now it is time to talk about: Horrors. That's right! We will be stepping into the scary territory. So strap in and let's dive in!
    by Art of Lily K | June 14, 2024

    The Watchers Wastes its Intriguing Premise and Squanders its Potential

    The Watchers, the new horror film from Ishana Shyamalan has Dakota Fanning attempt to escape an unescapable forest whilst monsters watch her from just out of reach. Unfortunately, the setup is far better than the execution. Let us tell you why.
    by Iain McParland | June 12, 2024

    The Acolyte Episode 1 & 2: An Intriguing Start

    The latest Star Wars Disney+ series is here, but is it worth your time? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the first two episodes of The Acolyte.
    by Thomas Richards | June 9, 2024

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review – The Best Film of the Year?

    The latest film in the Mad Max series, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is here. How does this film hold up compared to the rest of the series? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Furiosa.
    by Thomas Richards | June 5, 2024

    The Batman Made a Big Swing but Somehow Punched Itself in the Face

    Matt Reeves’ The Batman took a huge risk, delving into the noir genre of film. However, the slam dunk this film should have been for the World’s Greatest Detective rebounded off the rim. We tell you why this film missed the mark.
    by Iain McParland | June 3, 2024

    A Tale of Courage and Fantasy: Why The Wingfeather Saga Series Is Winning Hearts

    Shana explores the town of Glipwood and shares her first impressions of season one of Angel Studios' The Wingfeather Saga, and why it’s worth watching.
    by Shana Martin | May 31, 2024

    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 K | May 23, 2024
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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 McKay | October 22, 2022

    TMNT Cowabunga Collection Review – All roads lead to the Technodrome.

    Rohan dives into the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection to see if it's all kinds of radical and worth your money or whether its better to just find an emulator.
    by Rohan Elliott | October 20, 2022

    Stories from a Dungeon Mika (DM)

    The most memorable D&D moments are often unplanned, even for the DM! The Dungeon Mika shares 3 stories where surprising player choices led to humorous results.
    by the Dungeon Mika | October 11, 2022

    Two Point Studios’ Sims Take Bullfrog’s Classics to the Next Level

    Two Point Studios has leveled up the sim genre with two games that appeal to both management sim and creative sim players. Kim shares why you should check them out!
    by Kim Payne | October 9, 2022

    A Trophy-Obsessed Gamer’s Guide to Trek to Yomi

    Trek to Yomi lets you be a badass samurai while tackling tricky challenges to get your PlayStation Platinum Trophy. Iain shares what you need to know for going platinum!
    by Iain McParland | October 6, 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 Lewis | September 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 Lewis | September 27, 2022

    Babylon Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

    Either Damien Chazelle is a genius or he's lost his damn mind. Babylon might be the wildest and most epic trailer you'll see this year. Taking place in 1920's Los Angeles get ready for all the decadence and depravity you could ask for on screen. Prepare yourself and then let's break it all down.
    by Drew Lewis | September 22, 2022

    Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 5 Explanations & Lore Breakdown

    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.
    by Drew Lewis | September 21, 2022

    GAME SHOWCASE HYPE | TRP: Ep 136

    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 Morris | September 16, 2022
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    What the Escapist Editorial Exodus Means for Future Independent Publishers Holding on to Creative Integrity

    Rohan breaks down the recent Escapist resignations and possibly lapses into a psychotic break about the state of the creative industry in 2023. Let's see where it takes us.
    by Rohan Elliott | November 9, 2023

    Cozy Movies & TV to Keep You Warm All Winter

    Alex recommends some cozy romance, historical, and gothic movies and TV shows to get you through the winter, based on popular titles you’ve probably already seen. Hidden gems galore!
    by Alex Shannon | February 14, 2023

    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
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