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Why Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Isn't ALL Bad

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is winding down. The final season is upon us, and Rocksteady is moving on to other projects. It’s not a good game, but let us tell you why it’s not ALL bad. There’s definitely some fun to be had!
by Iain McParland | January 30, 2025

PAX Aus 2025: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Almost Here, And We Got  A Little Taste Of The Bounty Hunter Life -Game Preview-

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a real video game, and no longer just a JPG teaser image, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his initial thoughts on this long-awaited game.
by Thomas Richards | October 17, 2025

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

It’s that time of the New Year again: let’s look at the Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies and see why we should all be excited for them.
by Art of Lily K | January 13, 2025

6 Actors Who Would Be Fantastic Choices for the Next Doctor Who

Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor in Doctor Who has ended, and now it is time for the speculation to begin. Let us tell you our picks to become the 16th (or 17th) incarnation of the OG Timelord.
by Iain McParland | July 3, 2025

Heart Eyes is More Romantic Comedy Than Horror But It Works!

Heart Eyes is the perfect companion to Valentine’s Day season. This romantic comedy with a slasher twist is everything Iain needed and more. Let him tell you why.
by Iain McParland | March 1, 2025
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Andor Episode 8: Most Wanted

Andor Episode 8, "Narkina 5," has barefoot prisons, beloved characters, and the unfortunate reappearance of Syril. Thomas Richards gives his impressions.
by Thomas Richards | October 31, 2022

Cryptis: A Boomer Shooter Proof of Concept Featuring Damn Good Dark Fantasy

Cryptis is a short new boomer shooter experience on the Steam store. See why this free-to-play game is worth trying out now!
by Tyler Graham | February 16, 2024

Vroom Vroom: F1 Arcade Opened an Arcade in Las Vegas

The F1 Arcade in Las Vegas just opened and we got an exclusive first look at the driving simulators, the incredible party space, and the libations. Buckle up and check out our coverage of the F1 Arcade here.
by Andrea Carter | October 17, 2025

Dream Sequence: A Nightmarish Little Horror Podcast for Halloween

Dream Sequence gave me insomnia. Is there something in my dreams that’s out to get me? This nightmarish narrative from Blumhouse, Realm, and iHeart Radio is the perfect horror podcast to close out the spooky season
by Iain McParland | November 2, 2024
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    Smite Evil, The Way Priests Were Meant To! Graven Game Review

    Grab your Staff and holy weapons of war. There’s evil to quell in the dark-fantasy FPS action adventure, Graven.
    by Dan Morris | June 27, 2024

    Why "The PS5 has No Games" Argument is Nonsense

    The narrative around the gaming world keeps circling back to “The PS5 has no games.” Let me tell you why that argument is nonsense, and why people describing the PS5 library as empty are equally empty… in the head.
    by Iain McParland | June 26, 2024

    From 8-Bit to HD: Does the New CONTRA Capture the Magic of the Original

    Guess who’s back? Back again? Contra’s back. Tell all your friends with lower back pain. Trust me, if they played the first one, they worry about that. We dive into the rebooted CONTRA: Operation Galuga, and we wonder if it's still the same old Contra, or did we lose something along the way? Let's talk about it …
    by Tim Beisiegel | June 25, 2024

    Blumhouse Games and Outersloth Steal the Show at Summer Game Fest

    Iain’s highlight of Summer Game Fest was the announcements of two new indie game publishers, Blumhouse Games and Outersloth. We break down the games announced at SGF coming from the new players in the market.
    by Iain McParland | June 24, 2024

    What Characters We Can Expect To See In Gears Of War: E-Day

    The Gears Of War hype is real! Are you curious to know who may make an appearance in Xboxs upcoming Gears Of War :E-Day? We got some predictions on those you might run into during the game.
    by Jake Brown | June 21, 2024
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    The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Review - Origin of a Tyrant

    After almost a decade, The Hunger Games is back with an origin story for its despicable villain. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
    by Thomas Richards | December 2, 2023

    GODZILLA MINUS ONE REVIEW: A Brutal and Moving Kaiju Masterpiece

    Brutal, Epic, Moving! Godzilla is back in an amazing new film that will crush your expectations and leave you breathless and maybe even crying.
    by Dan Morris | December 1, 2023

    Did The Marvels Actually Bomb? Separating Fact From Clickbait Fiction

    Many of the articles about the latest entry for the MCU, The Marvels, tell you how badly the movie is doing, and how bad the movie is. Is that a fair review? Let’s talk about some of the factors surrounding the release of The Marvels.
    by Tim Beisiegel | November 25, 2023

    Reviewing Reviews: Making Sense of the Madness

    Are you struggling to make sense of review scores? Here are some great tips to help sift through the noise and find your truth within the chaos of review score aggregators! It’s just the thing you’ll need with The Game Awards and Oscars fast approaching.
    by Iain McParland | November 22, 2023

    Why Star Wars Needs to Move Away from the Skywalkers

    Is Anakin Skywalker required for the future of Star Wars storytelling? Let's talk about the reasons why we should be moving away from the Skywalkers.
    by Tim Beisiegel | November 21, 2023
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    Grimmfest Preview: Manchester's Horror Festival is Headlined by Nick Frost's Black Cab

    Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
    by Iain McParland | September 30, 2024

    Top 10 Godzilla Films

    With so many Godzilla films to watch, where do you begin? Join Dan as he shares 10 of the best Toho Godzilla films and where you can watch them.
    by Dan Morris | September 29, 2024

    Strange Darling Has Come from Nowhere to Steal My Black Horror Heart

    Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
    by Iain McParland | September 28, 2024

    Transformers One Review: The Best Transformers Movie Ever?

    Transformers One has hit the big screen, but is it worth your time? Join Tom as he tells you why Transformers One might be the best movie in the franchise.
    by Thomas Richards | September 27, 2024

    The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Features That Have Aquatic Creatures!

    Here are three cinematic choices perfect for the spooky season that explore the watery depths of a lagoon, a lake and a swamp and the creatures that live just below the surface!
    by Shana Martin | September 25, 2024
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    The Last of Us HBO Episode 3 - Long, Long Time

    Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 3 - Long, Long Time. This ain’t no Arby’s. Be prepared to be mad at me.
    by Iain McParland | January 31, 2023

    10 Exciting Technologies to Get You Hyped for Project LLL

    NCSoft recently revealed gameplay from their newest game, Project LLL. Here are 10 of the coolest gadgets and weapons we were able to pin down from the trailer!
    by Tyler Graham | January 31, 2023

    Forspoken... Forced Spoken?

    Forspoken is Square Enix’ newest game, and Erika is here to give her ADHD gamer review on the game and if it's worth your time playing or if it’s a hyper fixation better left forgotten.
    by Erika Aundawyn | January 28, 2023

    The Last of Us HBO Episode 2 Recap - Infected

    Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 2 - Infected. Save who you can save.
    by Iain McParland | January 26, 2023

    Top Ten Generation 9 Pokémon (Scarlet Edition)

    No matter how many weird bugs there were with the gameplay, Pokemon fans were treated to three unique stories in Scarlet and Violet. We love our team of pocket monsters, but which ones from Scarlet stood out the most? Check out Erika’s top 10 list here!
    by Erika Aundawyn | January 23, 2023

    Top Ten Generation 9 Pokemon (Violet Edition)

    The new Paldean Pokedex is filled with Pokémon from the Spanish-inspired region. Ben Hazell goes through his favorites and why he's come to love them.
    by Ben Hazell | January 23, 2023

    Violent Night, Gory Night: Movie Review Of Violent Night

    Violent Night starring David Harbour blends Home Alone with Die Hard. Shana shares why it's a must-watch film for the holidays and beyond.
    by Shana Martin | January 22, 2023

    Back To The Morphin Grid. The Expanded Comicverse of Power Rangers

    Ever wonder how different Power Rangers could have been if the series had more mature storylines and less corny dialogue? Here are some ways the comics improved the tv series in many ways.
    by Josh Neff | January 20, 2023

    The Last of Us HBO Episode 1 - When You're Lost in the Darkness

    Read our recap and review of The Last of Us HBO Episode 1 - When You’re Lost in the Darkness. Look for the Light.
    by Iain McParland | January 19, 2023

    1899: What the %@*! is Going On?!

    What the hell is going on in 1899? The new Sci-fi Mystery Thriller from the creators of Dark is confusing everyone, and here’s why Iain loves and is baffled by the show in equal measure.
    by Iain McParland | January 18, 2023
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    Missed Gems in Gaming: Singularity

    In Singularity, your main mission is to make sure Demichev does not end up in power, and you must do everything you can to stop it. Here's why you should play this 2010 game in case you missed it.
    by Jen Miller | April 17, 2021

    The Tears Of War - 10 Most Emotional Moments In Gears

    To defeat the Locust Horde we will need strength, courage, and...tissues? Come join the Gear-father Jake Brown as he takes us through his top emotional moments in the Gears Of War franchise.
    by Jake Brown | April 15, 2021

    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
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    When Does It End? | Resident Evil 4 | Part 8 | Craic'd

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    Big Daddy?! | Resident Evil 4 | Part 7 | Craic'd

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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 Morris | May 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 Lewis | May 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 Morris | May 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 Lewis | May 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 Morris | May 5, 2021
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    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

    Five Real Robots You Can Party With in Las Vegas

    Las Vegas is being taken over by robots. Get ready for your next Vegas vacation with our recommendations on the best robots to party with, from bartender robots to designated driver robots. The GLADoS comparisons are too easy.
    by Andrea Carter | August 13, 2025

    5 Excellent Metroidvanias Released in 2024 You MUST Play

    Iain has been on a Metroidvania kick in 2024, and he’s played a lot of them. He’s compiled a list of 5 Metroidvanias you MUST play that were released in 2024, and here’s why. He’s serious btw. GO PLAY THEM!
    by Iain McParland | December 18, 2024
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