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Three Series That Are Rekindling My Love For Comic Books

Jordan has found a new hyper-focus in comic books. Join him as he talks about the comics he’s diving into!
by Jordan JurkowskiMay 22, 2025

Good Boy? More Like Best Boy! Indy Must Be Protected!

Indy the dog stars in Good Boy, a horror film shot from the canine perspective. Iain tells us why this movie may have made him want to get a dog and protect him with his life.
by Iain McParlandOctober 25, 2025

Is Aerthlings Bringing Back The Toys-To-Life Genre?

The toys-to-life genre was thought to be dead and buried, but maybe it was just resting. Join Tom as he takes a look at the latest toys-to-life game, Aerthlings.
by Thomas RichardsDecember 8, 2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review - Marvel’s First Family Make Their Debut

Marvel’s first family has returned to the silver screen, but is the third time the charm? Join Tom as he gives his review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 2, 2025

We Survived The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere

We enter the world of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas, complete with lions and tigers and bears and so much more all in 16K. We have full spoilers on exactly what you’ll experience on your trip to the wonderful world of Oz.
by Andrea CarterSeptember 15, 2025
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Was Ellie Really Nerfed in HBO's The Last of Us?

The Last of Us on HBO Season 2 has concluded but there’s one thing everyone is talking about: did they do Ellie justice? And, specifically, did they nerf her character to an unrecognisable state? Read our analysis of the situation.
by Iain McParlandJune 27, 2025

Counting Diapers and Judging Poop

Join me in my journey through new parenthood, with a different take than the usual pregnancy article. Pregnancy and new parenthood isn’t always puppies and rainbows, sometimes the puppies are muddy and the rainbows are cloudy!
by Michelle HolstineOctober 16, 2021

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review - Marvel’s First Family Make Their Debut

Marvel’s first family has returned to the silver screen, but is the third time the charm? Join Tom as he gives his review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 2, 2025

Atomic Heart: Worth the Sweat of Your Brow?

With a new retro futuristic game entering the triple-A arena, Rohan's diving in to see if the game is challenging Bioshock's crown or if it's just another challenger that will fade into obscurity by the end of the year.
by Rohan ElliottMarch 15, 2023
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Iain McParland
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Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth???!!! Rush Hour 4 is on the way, but are we more in Requel territory than sequel? Jackie is like 71 years old right now... I'm worried about him doing the crazy crap he pulls in these movies!
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New gameplay from the Xbox Partner Showcase of Tides of Annihilation. This looks f*cking amazing and I can't wait to see more!

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    Breaking Free From People-Pleasing As Portrayed in Persona 5 and My Hero Academia

    While breaking out of her own destructive people-pleasing cycles, Stef finds relatable rebellions in Persona 5's Makoto and My Hero Academia's Dabi.
    by Stef WatsonJune 7, 2024

    Sneaking and Stabbing Through Feudal Japan With the Reveal of Assassin's Creed Shadows

    Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been revealed, and we’re finally getting an Assassin’s Creed game in Japan! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down the trailer and theorizes about this upcoming game.
    by Thomas RichardsMay 21, 2024

    Crash or Spyro? Fans Buzzing Over Toys for Bob's Mysterious Tease

    Speculation is abound regarding Toys for Bob’s mysterious logo appearing on their website. What could it mean? We’ll take you through our best guesses as we become more and more excited for the newly independent studio’s next project.
    by Iain McParlandMay 20, 2024

    What Keeps Us Hooked on Games? Dive Into the Minds of Gamers and Their Unshakable Game Obsessions!

    What is it about a game that makes us continue to come back to it? Is it because it’s story driven or just mindless fun? Dive in to see what four of our contributors think.
    by Brandy BrownMay 12, 2024

    Unapologetic & Untypical: Top 5 Star Wars Games You Need To Play

    These are my top five Star Wars video games that you need to play. These are games that will make you fall in love with Star Wars even more!
    by Jordan JurkowskiMay 11, 2024
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    10 GenX Holiday Films to Enjoy This Holiday Season

    Every year, there are new Holiday films, and Hallmark has a whole channel for them. But the best Holiday films were when GenX was young. Join Charlotte and fellow GenXers for their favorite holiday movies!
    by Charlotte MerrittNovember 20, 2023

    The Marvels Proves Marvel's Resilience Amidst Controversy and Cat-astrophes!

    Every studio has its ups and downs, but there’s nothing people like more than to hate on one for its apparent “downfall”. Marvel is the latest greatest victim of this trend, and it got even stronger with the release of The Marvels. Let’s find out if this hate train is deserved or not.
    by Art of Lily KNovember 14, 2023

    Hayseed - A Whodunnit Mystery

    Looking for a great whodunnit mystery? Check out Hayseed! A local church congregation's reverend is found dead. Was it a terrible accident or was it murder? The unfortunate fate of the reverend upsets a small Midwestern American town as the investigator tries to sift fact from fiction.
    by Candace BissonetteNovember 8, 2023

    Blue Beetle Review: A Rollercoaster of Emotion, Action, and Family Bonds

    Another superhero origin story from DC is here, but is it any good? Join Thomas Richards as he shares his thoughts on the latest outing from DC, Blue Beetle.
    by Thomas RichardsNovember 4, 2023

    Five Nights at Freddy's Review: From Indie Game to Hollywood Film

    After waiting eight years, Five Nights at Freddy’s is finally here, but was it worth the wait? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this long awaited video game movie adaptation.
    by Thomas RichardsNovember 1, 2023
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    The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Movies So Bloody Good… They Slay!

    Grab your holy water, steaks, and crucifix. It's time to go hunting with a man whose name is feared by all monsters. To a US president, serving his country and protecting its citizens from bloodsuckers, and a high school cheerleader who has to stop vampires from ruining her prom.
    by Shana MartinSeptember 6, 2024

    The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer is Finally Here, and I'm HYPED!

    The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer is finally here, and it’s everything we wanted. Join Tom as he breaks down and theorises all about this first trailer.
    by Thomas RichardsSeptember 1, 2024

    Will Ospreay's Amazing Assassin's Creed Entrance and Four Other Awesome Pop Culture Inspired Entrances

    Will Ospreay wowed Wembley Arena with his spectacular Assassin’s Creed-inspired entrance at AEW All In. Join us as we look at this and four other pop culture-infused entrances in recent times.
    by Iain McParlandAugust 30, 2024

    The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 4 Movies That Are A Nightmarish Good Time!

    From an author having to write his way out of a nightmare, to a couch potato channel surfing through hell. Then, a couple tries to escape a town built on a landfill and a psychic that can enter people's nightmares. These four films are nightmarish fun and purr-fect for Halloween!
    by Shana MartinAugust 29, 2024

    Dakota Bob is a Bobby Singer Variant, And Here's Why

    Jim Beaver plays the same character from two different universes in The Boys and Supernatural, and, quite honestly, we don’t talk enough about it. Join us as we explore the similarities between the two Bobby Singers!
    by Iain McParlandAugust 28, 2024
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    Tales of the Jedi: A New Side of Star Wars History

    Have you ever wondered what Dooku was like before he turned? How about Ahsoka's home planet? Tales of the Jedi answers all these questions and more. Join Thomas Richards as he gives an overview of this Star Wars series.
    by Thomas RichardsJanuary 3, 2023

    Scary Good Films Vol. 3: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

    For Volume 3 of Scary Good Films, Matt Kalo looks at Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, a film that may be the greatest Christmas movie you haven’t seen.
    by Matt KaloJanuary 2, 2023

    Why I Will Never Play Elden Ring

    Seven-time #TheGameAwards nominee Elden Ring has taken the gaming industry by storm, but these are the reasons Iain and others may never play it.
    by Iain McParlandDecember 30, 2022

    Ranking the Bond Movies After 60 Years

    His name is Bond. James Bond. And for 60 Years, and over 25 Movies, he has graced our screens as the longest running movie franchise of all time. Celebrate 60 Years of Bond with The Brothers Take as we discuss our process of ranking the 25 movies.
    by Kris McGuireDecember 23, 2022

    The Games that Define a Generation - PlayStation 3

    Emmanuel continues his series looking at PlayStation's console-defining games with the PlayStation 3: The Last of Us, Demon's Souls, and more!
    by Emmanuel AlejandroDecember 15, 2022

    How is Wednesday This Damn Good?

    Wednesday on Netflix has no business being this good. How Tim Burton hit it out of the park with this amazing cast and well-written series.
    by Brandy BrownDecember 12, 2022

    Kick Bastards is Shaping Up to Be a Kickass Game

    There are never enough freerunning games to scratch Tyler’s parkour itch, but he’s found a promising entry into the space that looks to be building on the games that came before it.
    by Tyler GrahamDecember 8, 2022

    Booze, Boobs, and Reviews: Don't Worry Darling

    Michelle's review series continues tackling the controversial film Don't Worry Darling. Will it take a few bottoms-up to get through the film, or will Michelle be wanting more movie and wine?!
    by Michelle HolstineDecember 7, 2022

    Andor Episode 12: A Catalyst for Rebellion

    The season finale of Andor is here, and it’s a doozy. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his impressions on this final episode and the series.
    by Thomas RichardsDecember 4, 2022

    Movie Review: See How They Run

    Combining classic Hollywood movies with theatre, murder mystery and an incredible ensemble cast, Kim tells you why See How They Run is a must-watch.
    by Kim PayneNovember 30, 2022
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    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 KMarch 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 LucyMarch 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 BissonetteMarch 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 ChastainFebruary 28, 2021

    Gears For Years: A Life-Altering Story

    Fascinated by a series where humanity faces extinction and that the only hope is that there is a tomorrow, Gears of War enthusiast Jake Brown tells a tale of how a game unexpectedly brought him friendship, love, and a bright future.
    by Jake BrownFebruary 22, 2021
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    Where Are All the Co-op Games? - Ep. #91 | TRP

    This week, Stephanie Judge (Editor for Retro Replay) returns with Maria to talk about the new Ratchet and Clank game and Co-op games. Pagan and Steph give the points of view that they wanted to give from the latest Trailer Talk, but were not so able to share. Since they played Overcooked 2 on Retro Replay, we discuss that and the importance of Co-op games and our experiences with them.
    by Dan MorrisMay 19, 2021

    There's Singing in This?! | IN THE HEIGHTS vs. WEST SIDE STORY | TRAILER TALK

    This week we are watching not one... But Two trailers! That's right it's a battle of the musicals, Lin Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS vs. Steven Spielberg's WEST SIDE STORY! These movies look pretty amazing! Let's break down these two film's choreography to editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
    by Drew LewisMay 18, 2021

    “Hardcore” Games and Getting Got - Ep. #90 | TRP

    We are joined by Louie and Retro Replay's Stephanie Judge to discuss Resident Evil Village and “Naughtiness'' in video games. We have a discussion about playing games on various difficulties, especially horror games. Pagan and Steph elaborate on recording Trailer Talk for Retro Replay. To close, we “pull it out deeper” on sex in video games based on RRs recent episode where they played Leisure Suit Larry.
    by Dan MorrisMay 12, 2021

    Somebody's Super Into Furries! | TRAILER TALK

    This week we are watching the RATCHET & CLANK RIFT APART trailer! This game looks pretty awesome! Let's break down the game's design to gameplay mechanics to color design to sound design and more!
    by Drew LewisMay 11, 2021

    Replayers of the COG - Ep. #89 | TRP

    This week, Pagan could not join us. However, Erika comes back to the show along with Jake Brown. Erika guest co-hosts with Dan while we get to know Jake and discuss his contributions to the Retro Replay website.
    by Dan MorrisMay 5, 2021
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    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 JurkowskiJune 17, 2024

    Build, Hunt, Rise - V Rising Review

    Patrick Sutherland's look into the newest Steam game that'll drive you batty, V Rising. Gather your friends and prepare to spill some blood in this base-building, third-person, vampire survival game.
    by Patrick SutherlandJuly 27, 2022

    Our resident Potterhead breaks down Hogwarts: Tournament of Houses and why fans love it

    Come along with Michelle as she breaks down the new Hogwarts: Tournament of Houses gameshow and reveals which house truly reigns supreme!
    by Michelle HolstineJanuary 13, 2022
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