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Demon Slayer: To The Hashira Training Review – Things are Heating Up

Demon Slayer has returned to theatres with a first look at the next season, but has it improved over last time? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this latest outing from the blockbuster series.
by Thomas Richards | March 3, 2024

PAX Aus 2025 Is Upgrading Its Tabletop Scene

PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
by Thomas Richards | July 5, 2025

Our Journey As Female Gamers Part III – Featuring Maria Kinnun & Jen Miller

Can certain aspects of gaming help give your confidence a boost? Is it possible to regain a deep passion for a hobby that has taken a hiatus in your life? Check out this discussion with Maria Kinnun and Jen Miller as we talk about their own personal gaming experience and what they hope to see from the gaming industry in the future.
by Candace Bissonette | September 22, 2021

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 McParland | February 12, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Gameplay First Look: Please Don’t Screw This Up

PlayStations State of Play has given us our first look at Assassin’s Creed Mirage gameplay. Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down the trailer and lets you know how this game is shaping up.
by Thomas Richards | June 2, 2023
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My Descent Into Horror, Part 2: The Alien Franchise

The Alien franchise set a precedent for both science fiction horror and for having a heroic female protagonist at the center. Matt Kalo reflects on how Alien reawakened his love for horror and took it to the next level.
by Matt Kalo | June 10, 2022

5 Terrible Godzilla Movie Pitches

Godzilla is HOT right now. So here are some really bad ideas for Godzilla movies we might be able to get funding for before execs realize how terrible they are… I mean… how genius they are!
by Iain McParland | December 7, 2023

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

Hey Disney, Bring Back Spectrobes you Cowards!

Disney wants to break into the gaming market, and they have the answer right in front of their face! Join Thomas Richards as he explains why Disney needs to bring back Spectrobes.
by Thomas Richards | March 27, 2024
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    The Pokémon Day Pokémon Presents Has Me Excited and Conflicted

    It’s that time of year again to celebrate everything Pokémon, which means we’ve got a brand new Pokémon Presents! Join Thomas Richards as he gives you the rundown of all the announcements from the presentation.
    by Thomas Richards | March 1, 2024

    Metro Simulator 2: Is It On The Right Track Or Has It Derailed?

    Metro Simulator 2 has made its way to the Switch. Is it worth your time? Read more to find out.
    by Jordan Jurkowski | February 29, 2024

    The First Nintendo Direct of The Year Had a Few Surprises

    The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is here, and there’s a lot to cover. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his highlights of the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase.
    by Thomas Richards | February 27, 2024

    Chants of Sennaar: A Lavishing Linguistic Puzzle Game

    Why is nobody talking about Chants of Sennaar? Are they speaking a different language? We dive into the indie puzzle title released in September, which requires learning languages to progress through the game. C’est magnifique!
    by Iain McParland | February 26, 2024

    The First Trailer for the Borderlands Movie Has Me Cautiously Optimistic

    The first trailer for the Borderlands film has been released, and it looks promising. Join Thomas Richards as he explains why he’s cautiously optimistic about this new adaptation.
    by Thomas Richards | February 23, 2024
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    The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Zany Zombie Movies!

    These zany zombie flicks Shana recommends will have you screaming with laughter.
    by Shana Martin | October 8, 2023

    The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Spooktacular Movies!

    Shana recommends movies that have more spirit than scare, in preparation for the spooky season.
    by Shana Martin | October 4, 2023

    The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Fang-tastic Vampire Movies!

    Shana shares her favorite vampire films in preparation for spooky season!
    by Shana Martin | October 1, 2023

    The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Bewitching Movies

    Shana shares her favorite witch-themed films in preparation for the spooky Halloween season.
    by Shana Martin | September 27, 2023

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review – Shell Smashing Fun

    The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back again, sporting a new Spider-Verse-inspired look. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest Ninja Turtle reboot.
    by Thomas Richards | September 24, 2023
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    Three Reasons You Should Be Watching Rings of Power on Prime Video

    Season Two of the critically acclaimed and six-time Emmy-nominated show Rings of Power returns to Amazon Prime Video on August 29th. If you’re still on the fence as to whether or not you should watch it, let's talk about 3 reasons you should.
    by Tim Beisiegel | July 24, 2024

    Sweet Home – Final Season Review

    Sweet Home’s final season dropped on Netflix, and it is time to talk about it. Did we get the ending we wanted and the characters deserved? Read on to find out!
    by Art of Lily K | July 23, 2024

    Rating Ryan Reynolds Movies on a Scale of Ryan Reynolds

    With all of the hype around the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie, Luis decided to sit down and binge some of Ryan Reynolds action movies. Here is how he rated these movies on a scale of Ryan Reynolds.
    by Luis Reza | July 22, 2024

    The Acolyte Episode 8: Consequences

    The season finale of The Acolyte is here, and a lot is riding on it. Join Tom as he breaks down this episode and sees if it stuck the landing.
    by Thomas Richards | July 20, 2024

    Bridgerton Season 3 | Goodbye Citrus Colors and Hello Carriage Scandals

    After a long two-year hiatus, the wait for Season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton is finally over. From budding romances to But did this whirlwind season live up to my expectations or fall flat? Let's unravel the juiciest bits of the season, from the good to the bad and even the controversial narrative changes.
    by Stephanie Judge | July 19, 2024
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    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

    Bleach Returns Better Than Ever for the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc

    Tite Kubo's final manga arc for Bleach has come alive in the new anime series, "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War." Stef Watson gushes about why it's the best Bleach ever.
    by Stef Watson | October 18, 2022

    She-Hulk Finale – What Was That?

    She-Hulk’s finale has divided Marvel fans. Has Marvel lost the plot and failed to deliver what its audience turned up to see time and again? Was the curveball an unwanted lesson about repetitive storytelling? Was the series too smart for its own good? Check out my brief overview of the green single female lawyer’s story.
    by Candace Bissonette | October 17, 2022

    Andor Episode 6: Lost Stars Abound

    Thomas Richards gives his first impressions on the heist-filled extravaganza that was Andor Episode 6 and why a certain missing character made it the best episode yet.
    by Thomas Richards | October 15, 2022

    Scary Good Films Vol. 1: Alucarda

    In this first installment of Matt Kalo’s new series, he looks at a film so tantalizing, so shocking, it deserves to be among the horror classics.
    by Matt Kalo | October 14, 2022

    House of the Dragon Ep 8 – The Walking Dead

    Michelle brings us her House of the Dragon Episode 8 recap explaining the petty, the lore, and the significance of each event. Shit's about to go down!
    by Michelle Holstine | October 12, 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

    Andor Episode 5: A Rising Storm

    Episode 5 of Andor has landed, and Thomas Richards provides some first impressions on this tension-filled episode, "The Axe Forgets."
    by Thomas Richards | October 8, 2022

    House of the Dragon Episode 7 – Breakdown of the Disjointed Petty

    Michelle gets into the lore, Easter eggs, cringe, and a possibly unpopular opinion about House of the Dragon, Episode 7, "Driftmark."
    by Michelle Holstine | October 6, 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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    Why Monster Hunter World Is Worth A Shot!

    Monster Hunter World draws new audiences to the iconic action RPG franchise. Here is why you should give this game a shot.
    by Emmanuel Alejandro | April 2, 2021

    Mike Drucker Talks About Games, Writing, and His Book Silent Hill 2

    Mike Drucker is a writer and comedian living in New York City where he works as the co-head writer and co-executive producer of Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and recently published a book about Silent Hill 2. Lily K sits down with Mike for an interview about his career, his favorite video games, and the book itself!
    by Art of Lily K | March 27, 2021

    First Impressions: Raft

    Raft is a multiplayer ocean survival game. Andrew Lucy reviews his first playthrough and shares his impressions and what he figured out.
    by Andrew Lucy | March 3, 2021

    Being a Female Game Environment Artist in a Rapidly Changing Landscape

    Meet Katelyn Johnson, a talented video game environmental artist who rose to the challenge and overcame doubt and fear to make her dreams come true and is currently working with Santa Monica Studio on the highly anticipated God of War game.
    by Candace Bissonette | March 1, 2021

    Pro Wrestling’s Greatest Video Games

    The squared circle has seen its fair share of digital recreations over the years. Here are MSG’s top choices for Pro Wrestling’s greatest video games.
    by Paul Chastain | February 28, 2021
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    Halo Infinite – Multiplayer Reveal Trailer Reaction | Trailer Talk

    This week we are discussing the return to form of one of the greatest multiplayer games ever - Halo Infinite. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to gameplay to weapons to sound design and more!
    by Drew Lewis | June 15, 2021

    Come on Down for Pizza and Karate – Ep. #93 | TRP

    This week we discuss some timely topics including the delay of God of War Ragnorok and what we hope to see from E3. Getting into Retro Replay for the week, Pagan talks about the first Live episode of Trailer Talk, where a replayer got to join in on the “Talk”. We nerded out hard over Jovenshire’s appearance on the show playing TMNT Tournament Fighters and all the dirty jokes that came with it.
    by Dan Morris | June 9, 2021

    The JCVD Splits are Back! | The Last Mercenary | TRAILER TALK LIVE

    This week we are discussing the return of Jean-Claude Van Damme and his amazing ability to kill people with the splits in his new Netflix film The Last Mercenary. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
    by Drew Lewis | June 8, 2021

    All The Twist Ending Theories! | OLD | Trailer Talk

    This week we are discussing filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan's chilling, mysterious new thriller OLD. Let's break down what the mysterious film's mysterious twist ending could be and dive into our POV's on editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
    by Drew Lewis | June 1, 2021

    It’s So Much Fun to Watch Things Get Squished – Ep. #92 | TRP

    Joining us on this week’s episode is Michael Sangregorio to talk about his contributions to the Retro Replay website as well as discuss the latest episode of the show. Michael, who has been a long-time fan of the show and has appeared on the podcast multiple times, has written several articles that range from mental health with gaming to what are the best wrestling video games. We nerd out on potential video game parks, things getting squished, and a little behind the scenes of Retro Feud.
    by Dan Morris | May 27, 2021
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    Couch Soup Previews: Super Mario Bros. Wonder – A Mesmerizing Journey into the Flower Kingdom

    With Super Mario Bros. Wonder on the horizon, some of us couldn’t wait to give the game a go. Join Thomas Richards as he goes hands-on with Super Mario Bros. Wonder at PAX Aus 2023.
    by Thomas Richards | October 17, 2023

    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.
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    I’m Not a Gamer, but I AM a Replayer!

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    by Shana Martin | March 14, 2021
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