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Reconsidering Consider Phlebas

Rereading Iain M. Banks’ Consider Phlebas as the first work in the influential Culture series, on its own merits, and against the backdrop of the cultural changes since it was written. Welcome to Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism and Megastructures! Welcome space card games and shape-shifters!
by Sam NilssonApril 25, 2024

The Games That Define a Generation: PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 defines how consoles can become budget-friendly options for players who want a bang for their buck. The games themselves do serve this console justice. Here are some titles that define this console generation.
by Emmanuel AlejandroJune 1, 2023

Godzilla Voxel Wars Review

#GodzillaWeek is in full swing and we even have a review for a new Goji game for you puzzle fans. See what we thought in this tiny Kaiju brain buster.
by Dan MorrisDecember 9, 2023

Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table - First Impressions

The first few episodes of Shiboyugi: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table have been released on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Iain reports on his first impressions of the new light horror anime.
by Iain McParlandJanuary 30, 2026

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    Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! - EXPLOSION!

    Konosuba has returned with a brand-new spin-off! Join Thomas Richards as he lets you know why Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World is a must-watch.
    by Thomas RichardsJuly 21, 2023

    The Last of Us HBO Episode 8 - When We Are In Need

    Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 8 - When We Are In Need. Joel, meet Joel. Actor Troy Baker, who plays Joel in the game, joins the cast this week in another episode of How-Much-Can-We-Emotionally-Break-Our-Main-Characters-Before-The-End-Of-The-Season.
    by Iain McParlandMarch 8, 2023

    The Expanse by Telltale Reignites the Legacy- Is It Worth It?

    Telltale is BACK with The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Iain has played the first two chapters and here’s his impressions of the comeback we’ve all been waiting for!
    by Iain McParlandSeptember 10, 2023
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