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Andrea Carter
114 days ago
I just want to pet the cat. Is it just me or does their humor remind you of Portal? 

    Iain McParland
    114 days ago
    I don't know how I feel about hoping for a Predator to win in a movie... except that time in AVP and AVP2. And MAYBE that one with Thomas Jane and Keegan Michael Key in it. Ok. I'm fine with it.

      Stephanie Judge
      116 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.  

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        Andrea vs. Luis: Fast & Fabulous at the F1 Arcade in Las Vegas

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        by Andrea CarterNovember 14, 2025

        Five Real Robots You Can Party With in Las Vegas

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        KPop Demon Hunters Review: Fighting Demons With Certified Bops

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        by Thomas RichardsJune 25, 2025

        Rating Every Assassin’s Creed Platinum Trophy

        With Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the horizon, Tom has Assassin’s Creed on his mind. More specifically, the platinum trophies from the series. Join him as he ranks every platinum trophy from the Assassin’s Creed series.
        by Thomas RichardsMarch 24, 2025

        Crunchyroll Is Bringing The Heat With The Summer 2025 Anime Season

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        by Thomas RichardsJune 23, 2025
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        PDP's "Riffmaster" Is A Must Have For Fortnite Festival

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        by Jake BrownSeptember 24, 2024

        VECNA’S TURNED STRANGER THINGS UPSIDE DOWN

        Time isn’t on Hawkins side. Will Vecna prevail or will El be able to save the day once more? No one is safe. All our questions shall be answered soon when Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2 launches Friday, July 1st on Netflix!
        by Stephanie JudgeJune 30, 2022

        What is a Labubu Rave? We Went and Found Out

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        by Andrea CarterAugust 8, 2025

        Overwatch 2: A Modest Defense of Lifeweaver

        Many of Overwatch 2’s Support heroes are probably more powerful than they should be right now. But when the nerfs come to balance the game, this is why Lifeweaver should be left untouched.
        by Tyler GrahamJanuary 8, 2024
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          The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 4 Movies That Are A Nightmarish Good Time!

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          Argylle (2024) - As Comforting as an Argyle Sweater

          Excited about the new James Vaughn film, Argylle? Rohan was and ventured back into the wilderness of cinemas and returned with a review of this colourful, fun-filled romp.
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          Monthly Gaming Update: May 2022

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          Marcel The Shell With Shoes On Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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          by Drew LewisApril 27, 2022

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          Stranger Things Season 4 Trailer Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

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