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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review

Be My Spirit Guide - Kena is a fun, albeit flawed, action-adventure game which is worth checking out. Read the full review here and see for yourself.
by Dan MorrisOctober 11, 2021

Talking Zombies, Hobbits, and Mocap with Nicole Tompkins

Emmanuel had the great pleasure of speaking with Nicole Tompkins to talk about her career in performance capture, gaming, and maybe a game or two was played during the course of the interview!
by Emmanuel AlejandroJuly 19, 2021

My Descent Into Horror, Part 3: Terror from Italy

The horror films of Italy have made a global impact. Matt Kalo reflects on how they took his love of horror to new heights.
by Matt KaloJuly 23, 2022

The Fall 2024 Crunchyroll Lineup is Here With Some Fun Surprises

The Crunchyroll Fall 2024 anime schedule has dropped and is full of exciting surprises. Join Tom as he gives his picks on what you should check out this Fall!
by Thomas RichardsOctober 1, 2024

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 MartinJanuary 22, 2023
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The Best April Fools Joke: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

April fools brings the surprise of a new Sonic game and character death; Ben played it and shares his thoughts on if this is a joke or actually worth your while.
by Ben HazellApril 1, 2023

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 GregoryDecember 15, 2020

Loki Season 2 Episode 6: Burdened With Glorious Purpose

The series finale of Loki is here, and it’s the best episode yet! Join Thomas Richards as he recaps and reviews the series' final episode.
by Thomas RichardsNovember 12, 2023

Top 6 Christmas Gifts For Gamers

It’s never easy to buy Christmas gifts for gamers, especially if gaming is a foreign concept to you. If you’re tirelessly searching for a gift with no luck, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will help you to find at least one gift you can be sure every gamer wants.
by Drew LewisNovember 15, 2023
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    Couch Soup Previews: Tekken 8 – A Visual Masterpiece in the World of Fighting Games

    Tekken is back in the fighting game spotlight with Tekken 8, and it looks like it'll be one of the best yet. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his first impression on this storied series' next instalment.
    by Thomas RichardsOctober 27, 2023

    Couch Soup Previews: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

    Sometimes, you want a game where you can fight enemies one minute and sing karaoke the next, and that’s just what Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name provides. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his first impressions after playing the demo at PAX Aus 2023.
    by Thomas RichardsOctober 26, 2023

    Swing Into the Future: Spider-Man 2 Sets a New Standard for Superhero Games!

    It’s finally here and it is absolutely one of the best games of the year! It’s time to Be Great, Together in Spider-Man 2.
    by Nick McKayOctober 24, 2023

    Couch Soup Previews: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Prince of Persia Returns in Style

    Prince of Persia is getting rebooted again, and this time it’s in 2.5D. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his first impressions on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
    by Thomas RichardsOctober 23, 2023

    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 PlaysOctober 21, 2023
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    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 MartinJanuary 22, 2023

    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 KJanuary 10, 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

    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

    Rise of the Beasts: A New Era of Transformers

    A new era of Cybertron is upon us! Liza breaks down what you can expect from the new Transformers movie, and how it differs from Michael Bay's franchise.
    by Lizabeth PhoenixDecember 19, 2022
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    Let’s Talk About The POOHNIVERSE

    Let’s take a look at the newest cinematic universe on the block, the Twisted Childhood Universe from Jagged Edge Productions. This nightmare fuel will culminate in the Avengers-level Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble, and we deep dive into what the heck that means and why you’ll never look back at your childhood fondly again.
    by Iain McParlandApril 29, 2024

    SPY x FAMILY CODE: White Review – A Fun Detour or an Unwanted Trip?

    The SPY x FAMILY film is finally here, but is it a worthy addition to the series? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews SPY x FAMILY CODE: White!
    by Thomas RichardsApril 27, 2024

    Team Black Trailer Breakdown: House of the Dragon Season 2

    Liza breaks down House of the Dragon's Team Black trailer, and beware, spoilers abound. But if you're like her and want to know all the deets before diving in, here's everything you need to know about House of the Dragon Season 2 from Team Black's perspective.
    by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 26, 2024

    Team Green Trailer Breakdown: House of the Dragon Season 2

    With 2 trailers released for Season 2 of House of the Dragon, join Michelle as she breaks down Team Green’s claim to the throne!
    by Michelle HolstineApril 26, 2024

    Beyond Absurd: Unveiling the Hilarious Chaos of Chicken Nugget

    We watched Chicken Nugget, the weird new Netflix Korean comedy series based on the webtoon of the same name. Step into the world where a girl can be transformed into a chicken nugget, and we’ll tell you why it’s actually worth your time!
    by Iain McParlandApril 24, 2024
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    Bugsnax: Cute Adventure for Kids or Soft Entry into Horror Games?

    Bugsnax toes the line between the adorable and the abominable. Is it the perfect way to ease into horror games? Kim shares her mind-twisting experience with the game.
    by Kim PayneJanuary 4, 2022

    LET’S ROCK! Aliens Fireteam Elite Review

    Guns, Aliens, Online buddies. What could go wrong when playing a Left4Dead style game based on the Aliens Universe?
    by Josh NeffDecember 27, 2021

    Shang-Chi is a Tribute to Chinese Culture and Filmmaking

    Lily K shares why Shang-Chi has captured her heart and how this Marvel movie can help the audience deepen their connections to Chinese film and culture.
    by Art of Lily KDecember 22, 2021

    Witcher Animated Film is a Must-Watch Before Season 2

    The Netflix animated feature The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf tells a backstory of some characters we'll meet in The Witcher Season 2 on Dec 17. Is it worth a watch? Check out this review from Stef Watson to learn more.
    by Stef WatsonDecember 13, 2021

    Is the Success of the Sonic Movie to Blame for the Cast of the New Mario Movie?

    The new Mario movie has had its cast announced and it’s got some big name stars attached. However, there’s still the underlying question of why they’re making the movie in the first place. Let’s figure that out together shall we?
    by Rohan ElliottOctober 12, 2021

    Kena: Bridge of Spirits Review

    Be My Spirit Guide - Kena is a fun, albeit flawed, action-adventure game which is worth checking out. Read the full review here and see for yourself.
    by Dan MorrisOctober 11, 2021

    Gears Keep Turning: Celebrating 10 Years of Gears Of War 3

    Dust off those Retro Lancers, because Jake Brown: @JakeSteel44 is here to take you back to the year 2011 as we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Gears Of War 3.
    by Jake BrownSeptember 28, 2021

    Crashing in on Clash of Chefs VR – A Review

    Watch Luis as he plays and reviews Clash of Chefs VR, a virtual reality cooking game. See if he can prepare the tastiest meals the fastest he can and attempt to keep his cool in the kitchen!
    by Luis RezaSeptember 16, 2021

    The Art of Horror Vol 1. – What Makes a Monster Movie Great?

    From Alien through A Quiet Place let’s take a look at Monster Horrors. In this series we will dive into the art of scary movies and why is it so hard to find really great ones? In Volume 1 let's take a look at these favorite sub-genre: Monster Horrors.
    by Art of Lily KSeptember 10, 2021

    Friendship Enders: Mario Party

    After a bit of a hiatus, we’ve got the second installment of Friendship Enders and we’re focusing on part two of the relationship-ending trifecta – Mario Party. Grab your controllers, get those thumbs ready cause it’s time to party.
    by Rohan ElliottJune 29, 2021
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    Mickey Mouse, and a List of Other Big IP Public Domain’s Coming by 2034

    A version of Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie, has entered the public domain. What the heck does that mean, and why did it happen?! We do our best to explain the intricacies of copyright law (in a fun way, we promise) and look 10 years into the future to see what properties are next!
    by Iain McParlandJanuary 10, 2024

    WTF Just Happened in Outlander? S6, E6, “The World Turned Upside Down”

    Liza's reeling from the shock of Outlander Season 6 Episode 6, but she pulled herself together enough to recap the events and speculate on who the murderer might be.
    by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 16, 2022

    5 Games I Can’t Wait To Play On The Nintendo Switch 2

    The Nintendo Switch 2 release date is fast approaching, and the all-important decision on what games to get with the console is at the forefront of all our minds. Tom has compiled a list of 5 games he’s most excited to play on Nintendo’s new console.
    by Thomas RichardsMay 30, 2025
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