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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

Avatar: The Way of Water, Was It Worth the Wait?

We’ve waited 13 years for this sequel to James Cameron's 2009 film Avatar and the question is: "Was Avatar: The Way of Water worth that wait?"
by Art of Lily K | January 10, 2023

Who is Erika Ishii, the Protagonist of the Ghost of Yōtei?

Sucker Punch's Ghost of Yōtei was announced at Playstation's September State of Play and protagonist Atsu is being played by Erika Ishii, but who is she and why is this perfect casting? Erika, call me if you're with it.
by Andrea Carter | September 25, 2024

Retro-Spective: Digimon World

Digimon games have always been in the shadow of more popular games. Ben does a retrospective on why Digimon World was a hidden gem of its time.
by Ben Hazell | September 2, 2023

Top 5 Cozy Games of All Time

Under the firm belief that all gamers should have a library of cozy games, Kim shares some of her all time favourites to get your collection started.
by Kim Payne | August 8, 2023
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A Brief History of the Woodsboro Murders: A Scream 6 Preview

Get your run-down of what you need to know for the impending release of Scream 6! This is the spoiler-filled full account of the Scream saga which started with The Woodsboro Murders. Ghostface is back!
by Iain McParland | March 8, 2023

Nick Cage and His Massive Talent

Nicholas Cage’s reputation precedes himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent should be added to your must-see list. It’s everything you expect, yet so much more.
by Candace Bissonette | April 28, 2022

An Unsettling Encounter: Anthology of Fear Review – Is It Really Worth It?

Anthology of Fear is a much anticipated horror game recently released for Xbox and Steam that's going to scare some but might not live up to the hype.
by Pagan Plays | October 21, 2023

Is Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Enhanced Edition Worth Your Credits?

Step into the Star Wars universe like never before with the Bounty Hunter Enhanced Edition, featuring stunning visuals and modern controls across all major platforms. Curious if this revamped classic lives up to the hype? Uncover whether it’s worth your credits and a must-play for every Star Wars fan.
by Jordan Jurkowski | August 7, 2024
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    A Guide to Awards Season: Stop Being so Salty!

    Awards aren’t for everyone, and there’s no better time to remind people of that than awards season. Just remember, if your favorite doesn’t win, it’s not the end of the world. Here are some tips to avoid your internal salt implosion in the coming weeks!
    by Iain McParland | January 25, 2024

    Palworld Active Players Count Goes Nuclear! Is This the Pokémon Killer Game We’ve Been Waiting For?

    Ben played Palworld expecting a funny monster-catching game, what he found was something incredibly interesting with wider implications for RPG gaming as a whole.
    by Ben Hazell | January 23, 2024

    Farewell Matpat – Breaking down your legacy as you ride off into the sunset

    Ever heard of Matpat? How about Game Theory? Whether you have or not, join Rohan as he strolls down memory lane following the announcement that Matpat is leaving hosting duties for the channels and to say thank you to the guy for all he's done for his fans.
    by Rohan Elliott | January 21, 2024

    Overwatch 2: How to Make Player Progression Feel Bad

    Overwatch 2 Season 6 “Invasion” introduced a brand new progression system, allowing players to level up their profile alongside their favorite heroes and roles. Fast forward nearly 3 seasons, though, and this system is still deeply flawed.
    by Tyler Graham | January 19, 2024

    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 Graham | January 8, 2024
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    First Person Shooter: The Definitive FPS Documentary Review

    If you love First Person Shooter games or are just passionate about video games then you have to watch this documentary.
    by Dan Morris | July 26, 2023

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: A Decent Send-Off

    Indy is back one last time. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and lets you know if it’s worth the watch.
    by Thomas Richards | July 9, 2023

    Scary Good Films Vol. 7: Angst

    After a brief hiatus, Matt Kalo returns with possibly his scariest analysis yet.
    by Matt Kalo | July 7, 2023

    Get To Know The World Of Slime: The Factions

    The world of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime has quite a few factions. Join Thomas Richards as he gives you an overview of some of the major factions you’ll meet in the series.
    by Thomas Richards | June 30, 2023

    “Until All Are One” – Transformers Never Looked So Good

    Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is rolling into theaters with some serious firepower, and Liza's sharing exactly why you NEED to go see this heartfelt summer blockbuster.
    by Lizabeth Phoenix | June 24, 2023
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    The Acolyte Episode 6: The Dust Settles

    Episode 6 of The Acolyte is here. Can this slower-paced episode keep the momentum from the action-packed Episode 5? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 6 of The Acolyte, Teach/Corrupt.
    by Thomas Richards | July 4, 2024

    House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3- They Misunderstood the Assignment

    Episode 3 left a lot to be desired, and a lot on the table. We didn’t even get to see the Burning Mill battle. Are the showrunners even reading the same book of source material? Let’s get into what happened in this week’s episode.
    by Michelle Holstine | July 3, 2024

    The Acolyte Episode 5: Rumble in the Jungle

    Episode 5 of The Acolyte is here, and it’s the best one yet! Join Thomas Richards as he breaks down the fights and mysteries in this episode of The Acolyte.
    by Thomas Richards | July 1, 2024

    State of the Union: Star Wars

    Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate… leads to suffering. Welp, that pretty much sums up the Star Wars fandom right now. What can we do as fans to protect ourselves from the hate we see and hear? How do we help others show respect for another person's opinion? There’s a lot to unpack here.
    by Tim Beisiegel | July 1, 2024

    BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- Review: A Genius Is Such A Hassle

    BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI- is finally here, but is it worth a watch if you’ve already seen the show? Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on this story of a genius and his rich friend.
    by Thomas Richards | June 29, 2024
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    Early Access: SCP: Pandemic

    If you enjoy tactical shooters and want to experience some hardcore coop with horror elements added into the mix, then look no further! SCP: Pandemic may just be that game for you!
    by Andrew Lucy | July 10, 2022

    Is the Boomer Shooter Postal: Brain Damaged Insanely Good? or Brain-Numbingly Bad?

    Are you ready to go Postal?? Hyperstrange has released the latest addition to the Postal franchise, Postal: Brain Damaged, and its as crazy and as manic as ever! Maria takes an indepth look at this new, insane, First Person Boomer Shooter!
    by Maria Kinnun | July 9, 2022

    Elden Ring: To Cheese or Not to Cheese?

    FromSoftware's games are notoriously difficult, and Elden Ring is no different. In fact, this game boasts one of the hardest bosses in the developer's history! Liza and Erika team up to tackle their favorite gaming question: to cheese, or not to cheese?
    by Lizabeth Phoenix | July 8, 2022

    Stop the Hate! Why Return to Monkey Island is going to be Incredible!!

    Stop the Hate! Maria addressed the hate given to the makers of Return of Monkey Island and why you should be excited for new game in the series!
    by Maria Kinnun | July 7, 2022

    Returning to Yharnam: Now’s the time for a Bloodborne PC port

    As PlayStation moves more of its titles to PC, Tyler asks, “what gives?” Here’s why Bloodborne should get a shiny new PC port.
    by Tyler Graham | July 5, 2022

    Interceptor—Matthew Reilly’s Jump From Page to Screen

    Matthew Reilly is an author known for pulse-pounding, pulpy action thriller novels that are so much fun to read. Rohan looks at his debut foray into the world of film to see if that signature Matthew Reilly magic survives the jump from page to screen.
    by Rohan Elliott | June 28, 2022

    Top Gun Maverick: Was it Worth the Wait?

    After many delays, Top Gun: Maverick is finally out in theaters. Was it worth the wait? Brandy gives her rundown of what she thinks.
    by Brandy Brown | June 27, 2022

    Angels of the Zariman: Warframe’s next era is for new players too

    MMOs can be fickle beasts to jump into for new players. Warframe’s Angels of the Zariman update looks to make the onboarding process just a little bit easier as the game’s Origin System enters a new era.
    by Tyler Graham | June 16, 2022

    The Return of Kenobi Review – Part III

    Things are heating up in Part III of the Kenobi series! Obi-Wan and Leia continue their venture to return Leia to Alderaan while trying to elude the Empire with the help of some unlikely allies. Tensions ignite on Mapuzo when an imposing enemy comes calling for revenge.
    by Candace Bissonette | June 14, 2022

    King Of Toilet Games: From An Expert Sitter

    Shana shares her thoughts about toilet games, and recommends two of her favorites.
    by Shana Martin | June 11, 2022
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    Monthly Update: January 2021 Game Releases

    Here’s what 2021 has to offer up first. Kicking the year off is the return of one of the best beat-em ups of all time and the first Xbox Series game. It is a light month but that is January.
    by Dan Morris | January 3, 2021

    Mind Games: Video Games as Mental Health Therapy

    Research suggests that video games have cognitive benefits for gamers and can serve as a form of therapy for certain mental health conditions. Replayer MSG offers his own personal testimony supporting this.
    by Michael Saint Gregory | December 15, 2020

    When Men Scream Like Girls (Scary Game Edition)

    Have you ever heard a man scream like a girl while playing video games? Well buckle up and get ready for some glass shattering howls of terror.
    by Brandy Brown | November 25, 2020

    Friendship Enders – Mario Kart

    Hey there everyone and welcome to the inaugural Friendship Enders, a series where we’ll go back into the halls of video game history and dust-off games and memories from days past playing with our mates. Yes, I know it’s only been about half a year since we’ve been able to get together with our mates […]
    by Rohan Elliott | November 16, 2020

    Storytelling Across Both Games and Film

    Forty years ago, video games were video games, and films were films. Video games were simple, and the film industry wasn't eager to produce a Pong sports drama or a Pac-man action-adventure.
    by Stef Watson | November 16, 2020
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    Trigger Warning! | Bramble: The Mountain King part 2 | Craic’d with Pagan Plays

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    This is Horrifying! | Bramble: The Mountain King Part 1 | Craic’d with Pagan Plays

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    Mission Impossible 7 & TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Trailer Reaction & Discussion

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    Is Chili a Soup? – Ep. #86 | TRP

    On this TRP, we are joined by Charlotte aka Snapefantasy for a Replayer highlight episode and ask the important questions, such as do you like soup? Charlotte shares with us her favorite game series, you won't be surprised! She also shares with us her background in broadcasting. We also discuss the news of a possible Last of Us one remake.
    by Dan Morris | April 14, 2021

    Can You Spot Every WB Character?

    This week we are watching the SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY trailer! This movie is like a Where's Waldo with Warner Bros. characters! Let's break down the films editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
    by Drew Lewis | April 13, 2021

    Is Michael B. Jordan The Nicest Guy Ever?!

    This week we are watching the WITHOUT REMORSE trailer starring Michael B. Jordan and our very own Todd Lasance! Todd gives us the inside scoop on what it was like doing Navy Seal training with Michael B. Jordan and his crew while we all nerd out on the Ryanverse and all things Tom Clancy. If […]
    by Drew Lewis | April 9, 2021

    This is My First Day on the Job – Ep. #85 | TRP

    Pagan and Dan have a catch up and nerd out about Kena: Bridge of Spirits and John DiMaggio’s appearance on Retro Replay this week. All of which comes from a massive tangent about The Snyder Cut and Godzilla VS Kong.
    by Dan Morris | April 7, 2021

    Is Gandalf And Zelda Had A Baby?!

    This week... KENA BRIDGE OF SPIRITS! That's right we are talking about a video game trailer! The one with all those incredibly cute, little nugs! Let's breakdown the game's design to the game mechanics to story design and more!
    by Drew Lewis | April 2, 2021
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    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

    Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Sea of Stars in a Year Full of Excellent RPGs

    Sea of Stars has been released in a challenging release window, with RPGs like Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield and Tears of the Kingdom all releasing this year. Iain is here with his review of Sabotage Studio’s new game. Spoilers: he freaking loved it!
    by Iain McParland | October 3, 2023

    5 Reasons You Should be Excited That Buffy is Back!

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer is making its comeback! Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, has confirmed as much on Instagram. Let us tell you why you should be excited about this!
    by Iain McParland | February 26, 2025
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