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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Review – Is It The Best in the Series?

The first spin-off film of the John Wick franchise is here, but how does it compare to the main series? Join Tom as he gives his review of Ballerina.
by Thomas Richards | June 11, 2025

DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE Review – Maintaining Momentum

DAN DA DAN has made its theatrical debut with DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, but is this sneak peek worth going to the cinema for? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the film.
by Thomas Richards | June 10, 2025

Final Destination: Bloodlines Breathes Life into The Franchise

Final Destination: Bloodlines became the most successful movie in the franchise, and it’s not just nostalgia. This film enhances every part of Final Destination lore and has reinvigorated Iain’s interest. Let us tell you more.
by Iain McParland | June 9, 2025
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10 Questions With Michael Witwer: Featuring Dragons, Mysteries, and a Side of Heroes’ Feast

New York Times Best Selling author Michael Witwer sits down to talk about life, writing, and we even threw a little Dungeons and Dragons his way. We had the questions, he has the answers.
by Tim Beisiegel | January 3, 2024
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The Winners of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase Have Been Announced, and These are the Games We Want to Keep an Eye On

PAX Aus 2024 is fast approaching, and with that fast approach comes a whole bunch of new indie games to get excited for. Join Rohan as he breaks down some of the games that caught his eye.
by Rohan Elliott | July 30, 2024

Elden Ring DLC is Too Hard? Pfft! Mikkaa Just Beat it Twice… Simultaneously!

Mikkaa, Soulslike challenge run extraordinaire has completed the impossible. She has finally defeated the final boss of Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, simultaneously on controller and dance pad. What the absolute [redacted]?!
by Iain McParland | July 29, 2024

Yes, Orcs are Mexican Now. Yes, Because We Said So.

Representation in Dungeons and Dragons has always been rife with controversy. With new Orc art being released the debate has been reignited under new terms.
by Otis Lundahl | July 26, 2024

First Impressions from the Surprisingly Great Concord Closed Beta

Live service skeptic Iain took part in the Concord closed beta this weekend and was utterly pleasantly surprised. Check out his first impressions on a game many people have written off before it’s even launched.
by Iain McParland | July 17, 2024

Batman: Arkham Origins – The Forgotten Gem

Batman Arkham Origins is often seen as the black sheep in the series. It's time to put some respect on its name.
by Jordan Jurkowski | July 16, 2024

Ally X Announced! Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Grab the Original ROG Ally

Do you want a handheld gaming device? Should you get a Steam Deck or an ASUS ROG Ally? Should you consider the ALLY now that they’ve announced the new one? Read more to find out!
by Dan Morris | July 9, 2024

Platinum Trophies That Took Years Off Our Lives

Every PSN trophy hunter loves a platinum trophy, but sometimes it just isn’t worth it. Join Thomas and Iain as they recount the platinum trophies that took years off their lives.
by Thomas Richards | July 4, 2024

Good Weird, Bad Weird Pt 1: An Introduction to Tabletop Gaming

Tabletop gaming is rewarding in creativity and friendship. This series is a how-to guide on joining or creating a group to be inclusive, fun, and rewarding.
by Sam Nilsson | July 3, 2024

Why I’m Hopeful for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been revealed, and reactions have been mixed, but sometimes, a little time can help you see things clearly. Join Thomas Richards as he explains why he’s hopeful for the next game in the series.
by Thomas Richards | July 2, 2024

These will be the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Starters

Ben is calling it on the Pokémon Legends: Z-A starters, he's so confident that he's put up exactly who and why the starters will be. Do you agree?
by Ben Hazell | June 30, 2024
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The New Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer Has Me Rolling Around In Excitement

The second trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has dropped, making Tom roll around in excitement. Join him as he tells you why this will be the movie of the year.
by Thomas Richards | December 10, 2024

Wicked Review from a Non-Wicked Fan

Are you unsure about the Wicked craze? So is Michelle, but she went to see it anyway and is here to tell you if it’s worth it!
by Michelle Holstine | December 9, 2024

Wicked: Part 1 is Defying Gravity at the Box Office!

Good News! The highly anticipated musical sensation Wicked has finally arrived! After a 20-year wait, join Stephanie, our resident Wicked aficionado, as she fangirls over this fantastical untold story on the big screen. Breaking down everything from the soundtrack to the costumes to casting and more!
by Stephanie Judge | December 6, 2024

Self Driver Shows How Dangerous The Gig Economy Really Is

Michael Pierro’s new film, Self Driver, shows how the gig economy is a dangerous space to live in. How far would you go for an extra buck? Join us for our review.
by Iain McParland | December 4, 2024

Gladiator II Review: A Worthy Epic or a Shameless Cash-Grab?

After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
by Thomas Richards | November 20, 2024
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The New Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer Has Me Rolling Around In Excitement

The second trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has dropped, making Tom roll around in excitement. Join him as he tells you why this will be the movie of the year.
by Thomas Richards | December 10, 2024

Wicked Review from a Non-Wicked Fan

Are you unsure about the Wicked craze? So is Michelle, but she went to see it anyway and is here to tell you if it’s worth it!
by Michelle Holstine | December 9, 2024

Wicked: Part 1 is Defying Gravity at the Box Office!

Good News! The highly anticipated musical sensation Wicked has finally arrived! After a 20-year wait, join Stephanie, our resident Wicked aficionado, as she fangirls over this fantastical untold story on the big screen. Breaking down everything from the soundtrack to the costumes to casting and more!
by Stephanie Judge | December 6, 2024

Self Driver Shows How Dangerous The Gig Economy Really Is

Michael Pierro’s new film, Self Driver, shows how the gig economy is a dangerous space to live in. How far would you go for an extra buck? Join us for our review.
by Iain McParland | December 4, 2024

How Arcane Season 2 Made Me Ugly Cry

Arcane Season 2 has some emotional moments in it, but nothing as much as the end of Act 2. The events at the end of episode 6 had Iain crumpled into a disgusting mess of a human being, drowning in a river of tears. Let us tell you why.
by Iain McParland | December 3, 2024

More Star Wars: Visions! Why You Should Care About The Anime Studios Working On The Upcoming Volume 3

Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 has been confirmed baby! And they’ve also announced which studios will be working on this new season. Join Tom as he tells you why you should be excited for the next batch of Visions episodes.
by Thomas Richards | December 2, 2024

Agatha All Along Series Review: A Pleasant Walk Down the Road?

Agatha All Along has come and gone, so how does it stack up compared to other MCU shows? Join Tom as he gives his overall thoughts on this witch-filled series.
by Thomas Richards | November 21, 2024

Gladiator II Review: A Worthy Epic or a Shameless Cash-Grab?

After a quarter of a century, Gladiator finally has a sequel in the form of Gladiator II. But is it any good? Does it tarnish the legacy of the original? Join Tom as he answers these questions and more in his review.
by Thomas Richards | November 20, 2024

There Should Be No Doubt: Believe in Heretic

Heretic, the new psychological horror from A24 starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East is a movie that will make you question your own beliefs. Let us tell you why this film should be on your must-watch list of 2024.
by Iain McParland | November 18, 2024

Arcane Season 2 is Here: The Final Chapter or Just the Beginning?

CANCELLED? Arcane is getting canceled after season two? Well, yes. But there is more to it than that. Let’s talk about what's happening, what we are getting, and what's coming in the future. Fear not Arcanians - there is a light at the end of the tunnel!
by Tim Beisiegel | November 15, 2024
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Our Journey As Female Gamers Part I – Featuring Amelia Brown & Cassandre Federowicz

Candace features Amelia Brown and Cassandre Federowicz in the first of a series of interviews with female Replayers having an open, candid discussion of their journey as gamers and how their experience has changed over the years.
by Candace Bissonette | June 10, 2021

Alison Haislip: The Actress and Gamer On Why Sex Is Funny

Brandy sits down with Alison Haislip for an in-depth discussion about life, gaming, and her new amazing show.
by Brandy Brown | April 26, 2021

I’m Not a Gamer, but I AM a Replayer!

You don’t have to be a gamer to enjoy Retro Replay. Shana Martin shares her story of being a dedicated Replayer who isn't a gamer, and how she's had to navigate that when socializing with other Replayers.
by Shana Martin | March 14, 2021

Are Cons Coming Back This Year?

If you were lucky in 2020, then at the beginning of the year you were able to catch a few spring Comic Cons before the pandemic hit the world. If not… well… you lived through a full year without them. The real question is not if we can survive another year without them but if they can survive another year?
by Art of Lily K | March 12, 2021

Why In The World Would Anyone Play SIMS?

Escape to a world where you can be the main character and live out a life that you actually have control of. Or maybe you just wet yourself? Brandy shares some of her hilarious adventures playing The Sims 4.
by Brandy Brown | February 13, 2021
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Ally X Announced! Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Grab the Original ROG Ally

Do you want a handheld gaming device? Should you get a Steam Deck or an ASUS ROG Ally? Should you consider the ALLY now that they’ve announced the new one? Read more to find out!
by Dan Morris | July 9, 2024

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

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

A Quiet Place: Day One – The Loudest Quiet Place Movie

After following the Abbott Family in Quiet Place Part 1 and 2 it is time to go back to day one when it all started. The big question is - as always - did they capture the essence of what made the originals so successful? Let’s dive in.
by Art of Lily K | June 28, 2024

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

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

The Acolyte Episode 4: Now We’re Getting Somewhere

Episode 4 of The Acolyte is here, and it could potentially be the best episode yet. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on the latest episode of the controversial series.
by Thomas Richards | June 23, 2024

HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle Review: An Epic Showdown Between Cats and Crows

After years of waiting, the next match of the Spring National Tournament is here with Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle. Join Thomas Richards as he reviews this latest theatrical instalment.
by Thomas Richards | June 22, 2024
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Incision: Blood, Rust, and Retro Shooting

Incision is an early-access retro first person shooter with plenty of dithered gore. With a shoot-it-until-it-dies gameplay and industrial-inspired soundtrack, this is an experience that fans of Blood, Quake, and Dusk should enjoy.
by Jacob Kinnun | November 21, 2022

To the Gulag and Back Again: A Bot’s Warzone 1.0 Retrospective

Iain reflects on Call of Duty Warzone, from Verdansk to Caldera and everything in between.
by Iain McParland | November 19, 2022

Ludonarrative Dissonance. Let’s Find Out What It Is and How It Affects Video Games

Ready for a lesson on storytelling in video games? Let’s talk about Ludonarrative Dissonance, what it is and how it affects some of our favorite games.
by Nick McKay | November 17, 2022

DELTARUNE: The Poster Child For Patience in Video Game Releases

Toby Fox’s DELTARUNE game is a gradually-released but utterly fulfilling gaming experience. Ben Hazell explains what makes every new chapter worth the wait.
by Ben Hazell | November 12, 2022

5 Tips for Beginning Dungeon Masters (From a Slightly More Experienced One)

Been wanting to try out being a DM for your own Dungeons & Dragons campaign? Sam shares some "critical" tips and why you shouldn't be afraid to give it a try!
by Sam Comerford | October 26, 2022
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Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 9 Lore Breakdown & Reaction

In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and her friend and fellow GOT watcher v talk about all things House of the Dragon Episode 9, "The Green Council." They point out a few differences between the show and the book, react to Rhaenys's epic moment on her dragon Meleys, and speculate on what we'll see in the season finale. Don't miss out as they geek out and break down the lore behind the epic season 1 conclusion we're seeing next week!
by Drew Lewis | October 19, 2022

Gotham Knights & Rosaline Trailer Reactions & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

A double feature! We couldn't decide on just one trailer today, so we went with two. First, let's look at the Gotham Knights gameplay trailer which gives us our first look at some of the mechanics of what this not-really-but-kinda Arkham Knight spin-off game will play like. Then let's elevate a lesser-known, but a great spin on the Romeo and Juliet story with Rosaline coming to Hulu
by Drew Lewis | October 18, 2022

Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 8 Reaction & Lore Explained

In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go through House of the Dragon Episode 8, "The Lord of the Tides," and all the EMOTIONS this episode threw at us. They talk about the throne room scene, the "Strong" dinner, and Viserys's dying wish. Join them as they break down the lore and history behind the two Aegons and guess what the final episodes of Season 1 will hold! We're in the thick of it now, folks.
by Drew Lewis | October 12, 2022

The Best NYCC Trailers Reaction & Breakdown | TRAILER TALK

New York Comic Con was full of new trailers for us trailer nerds to geek out over. From our first look at Mario Bros and that really groundbreaking Chris Pratt voice (sarcasm) to a return to form for Tim Burton in our first full-length trailer for Wednesday. We have 4 picks for what we thought where the best trailers to come out of NYCC.
by Drew Lewis | October 11, 2022

Decoding Dragons | House of the Dragon Episode 7 Lore Breakdown Explained

In this episode of Decoding Dragons, Liza and Michelle go IN on the lore behind House of the Dragon Episode 7 "Driftmark." They introduce you to a new dragon, talk about Aemond and Vhagar's first ride, explain Laenor's "death," and give you their episode 8 predictions. Lines have been drawn and knives have come out. With another time jump coming, you don't want to miss these deets.
by Drew Lewis | October 5, 2022
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Why Boomers and Gen Z’ers Have it Easy

Do you remember a time before the interwebs? You're old! Do you only know a time with the interwebs? You're too young!! Do you know both? Then you are right where you need to be. Take this journey with the rest of us in-betweeners so you know how much harder we have it than you!
by Michelle Holstine | January 7, 2024

Revisiting Halo 4: It’s a Good Game, I Swear

With Halo on everyone’s mind, why not look back at one of the less-liked entries? Join Thomas Richards as he revisits one of his personal favourite Halo games, Halo 4.
by Thomas Richards | February 23, 2024
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How To Turn Kpop Demon Hunters Into A Franchise

It’s been a hot minute, but Kpop Demon Hunters still has Tom in its vices so much so that he’s already thinking up potential projects to turn this film into the next billion-dollar franchise.
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Doctor Who’s Mrs. Flood: “The” Reveal

Doctor Who has finally had one of this season's biggest reveals that we've been waiting for! Ben goes into depth on the history of the returning character and just who is she really?
by Ben Hazell | May 17, 2025

The First Trailer For Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Has Me In Awe

An exclusive trailer for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord was shown at Star Wars Celebration last month, and Tom was there to witness it. Join him as he gets overly excited about this new series.
by Thomas Richards | May 17, 2025

Murderbot. Your First Look at the Next Big Thing

Murderbot is the new show from Apple TV+ that is based on the series of novels written by Martha Wells. Well written, well cast, and superbly done, this show should be the runaway hit of the spring and summer for Apple TV+. Now, let's talk about why you should be watching it.
by Tim Beisiegel | May 15, 2025
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The Best Cosplay We Saw at LVL UP EXPO 2025 in Las Vegas

We went to LVL UP EXPO in Las Vegas and checked out some of the coolest cosplay in the West. We couldn't decide on one favorite, so instead we picked out six of our favorite anime, gaming, TV, and movie cosplays to celebrate.
by Andrea Carter | May 19, 2025
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Trickery in Deep Space: “Wild Blue Yonder,” The Doctor Who 60th Special With Double the Emotions, Hearts, and Pay Checks!

The 60th Anniversary specials of Doctor Who really went all out on the advertising, we're examining the middle episode "Wild Blue Yonder" and Ben has a few issues to discuss with this one.
by Ben Hazell | December 15, 2023

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Review: Should You Return To The Valley?

The middle child of the Luigi’s Mansion series has made its way to the Switch, but is it worth a revisit? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD.
by Thomas Richards | October 9, 2024

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 Richards | October 23, 2023
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