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Early Birds is a Stylish Swiss Thriller

Early Birds, a German-language Swiss film directed by Michael Steiner, is a thriller following two young women, Anika and Caro, as they attempt to profit from a drug deal gone wrong. Let us tell you more in our review!
by Iain McParland | October 25, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a Short Prequel Done Right

Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has been released, but is it more than glorified marketing material? Join Tom as he explains why this may be the best prequel mini-series ever made.
by Thomas Richards | October 24, 2024

Blood Star’s Antagonist is Among the Best of the Year

Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
by Iain McParland | October 21, 2024
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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 Bissonette | March 1, 2021
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Hypnospace Outlaw, Broken Reality, and Nostalgia for a Time I Never Experienced

Hypnospace Outlaw and Broken Reality offer a rare insight into the early internet… for a young’un like Tyler, it doesn’t exactly matter how accurate that insight happens to be.
by Tyler Graham | August 21, 2022

5 Tips to Geek Parenting

Think you need to give up nerd culture just because you’ve had kids? Think again! Here’s 5 things that helped me raise a pair of nerds.
by Charlotte Merritt | August 13, 2022

What’s Driving the Recent D&D Resurgence?

Have you ever thought about playing Dungeons and Dragons? D&D devotee Kim talks about the game’s major comeback and why there’s never been a better time to get involved.
by Kim Payne | August 12, 2022

Nerfing the Male Ego: Interview with Alyssa Dykstra, Creator of Threads and Thistles Inventory

In the second installment of Erika Aundawyn's “Women in Gaming'' series, she interviews Alyssa Dykstra, creator of "Threads and Thistles Inventory.'' They discuss Alyssa's small business journey, online harassment, and the interview's title topic: Nerfing the Male Ego.
by Erika Aundawyn | August 2, 2022

Bringing home a Stray! Was it worth the wait?

The new cat centric game Stray is out now and cat lover Maria just cannot wait to get her paws on it! Check out her review of this feline fueled adventure.
by Maria Kinnun | July 28, 2022

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 Sutherland | July 27, 2022

Spec Ops: The Line – 10 Years On

Rohan’s peering into the Heart of Darkness while celebrating Spec Ops: The Line’s 10th anniversary. Check out this hat tip to the incredible, immersive game.
by Rohan Elliott | July 18, 2022

Here’s Why Gaming Isn’t a Waste of Time

Liza examines why gaming can actually be really good for your overall mental health. Not just a waste of time, huh?
by Lizabeth Phoenix | July 11, 2022

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
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The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Action Movies So Good It’s Supernatural!

Shana with help from Louie recommends, and explains why these supernatural action films are nothing to scream at.
by Shana Martin | October 11, 2023

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Zany Zombie Movies!

These zany zombie flicks Shana recommends will have you screaming with laughter.
by Shana Martin | October 8, 2023

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

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Fang-tastic Vampire Movies!

Shana shares her favorite vampire films in preparation for spooky season!
by Shana Martin | October 1, 2023

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Bewitching Movies

Shana shares her favorite witch-themed films in preparation for the spooky Halloween season.
by Shana Martin | September 27, 2023
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Rick and Morty Season 7 Episodes 1 & 2: Post-Roiland, Does it Still Work?

We’re into a new era of Rick and Morty now that Justin Roiland is gone. Does it still work? Iain recaps the first two episodes of Season 7 and discusses whether the show is still good after the creator’s exit.
by Iain McParland | November 3, 2023

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Dunk And Egg Casting Call Announced

Liza shares exciting news about a casting call announcement for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight's two main leads.
by Lizabeth Phoenix | November 2, 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 Richards | November 1, 2023

Loki Season 2 Episode 4: Theoretically Possible

Loki Season 2 Episode 4 is here, and it’s a wild ride. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps and gives his thoughts on this latest episode of Loki.
by Thomas Richards | October 31, 2023

Couch Soup Favourites: Summer Anime 2023

Another season of anime has come and gone and left us with plenty of fantastic anime. Join Thomas and Stef as they fill you in on some of the amazing shows from the Summer 2023 anime season.
by Thomas Richards | October 31, 2023

Totally Killer is Totally Rad: A Comedy Slasher With a Twist!

If you’re a-hankering for a slasher-horror-time-traveling-comedy, then Iain has the movie for you. Here’s his review of the new Blumhouse and Amazon Prime Video release, Totally Killer.
by Iain McParland | October 25, 2023

Loki Season 2 Episode 3: A Fun Time at the Fair

We’re halfway through Loki Season 2, and things are heating up. Join Thomas Richards as he recaps and reviews this latest episode.
by Thomas Richards | October 24, 2023

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Movies With Monstrous Mashups!

Shana recommends these films with monster mashups to crack you up during the spooky season.
by Shana Martin | October 22, 2023

The Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: 3 Insane Movies With Mad Scientists!

Shana shares her favorite mad scientist movies that drive you insane with laughter in preparation for the spooky season.
by Shana Martin | October 19, 2023

The Fall of the House of Usher – Another Mike Flanagan Masterpiece

The new Mike Flanagan series is here and it is even better than anyone could ever hoped for. It’s a cautionary tale and I will dissect as many things in it as humanly possible. A perfect ode to the works of Edgar Allan Poe
by Art of Lily K | October 18, 2023
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TMNT Cowabunga Collection Review – All roads lead to the Technodrome.

Rohan dives into the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection to see if it's all kinds of radical and worth your money or whether its better to just find an emulator.
by Rohan Elliott | October 20, 2022

Bleach Returns Better Than Ever for the Thousand-Year Blood War Arc

Tite Kubo's final manga arc for Bleach has come alive in the new anime series, "Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War." Stef Watson gushes about why it's the best Bleach ever.
by Stef Watson | October 18, 2022

She-Hulk Finale – What Was That?

She-Hulk’s finale has divided Marvel fans. Has Marvel lost the plot and failed to deliver what its audience turned up to see time and again? Was the curveball an unwanted lesson about repetitive storytelling? Was the series too smart for its own good? Check out my brief overview of the green single female lawyer’s story.
by Candace Bissonette | October 17, 2022

Andor Episode 6: Lost Stars Abound

Thomas Richards gives his first impressions on the heist-filled extravaganza that was Andor Episode 6 and why a certain missing character made it the best episode yet.
by Thomas Richards | October 15, 2022

Scary Good Films Vol. 1: Alucarda

In this first installment of Matt Kalo’s new series, he looks at a film so tantalizing, so shocking, it deserves to be among the horror classics.
by Matt Kalo | October 14, 2022

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

Two Point Studios’ Sims Take Bullfrog’s Classics to the Next Level

Two Point Studios has leveled up the sim genre with two games that appeal to both management sim and creative sim players. Kim shares why you should check them out!
by Kim Payne | October 9, 2022

Andor Episode 5: A Rising Storm

Episode 5 of Andor has landed, and Thomas Richards provides some first impressions on this tension-filled episode, "The Axe Forgets."
by Thomas Richards | October 8, 2022

House of the Dragon Episode 7 – Breakdown of the Disjointed Petty

Michelle gets into the lore, Easter eggs, cringe, and a possibly unpopular opinion about House of the Dragon, Episode 7, "Driftmark."
by Michelle Holstine | October 6, 2022

A Trophy-Obsessed Gamer’s Guide to Trek to Yomi

Trek to Yomi lets you be a badass samurai while tackling tricky challenges to get your PlayStation Platinum Trophy. Iain shares what you need to know for going platinum!
by Iain McParland | October 6, 2022
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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

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 Bissonette | March 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 Chastain | February 28, 2021
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July 26, 2023 | Videos

They Have a Cave Troll?! | Resident Evil 4 | Part 5 | Craic’d

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Ahsoka and Gen V Trailer Reaction & Discussion – TRAILER TALK

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Games That Still Hold Up | Screen Smash

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I’m Going to Need a Bigger Boat! | Resident Evil 4 | Part 4 | Craic’d

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Halo Infinite – Multiplayer Reveal Trailer Reaction | Trailer Talk

This week we are discussing the return to form of one of the greatest multiplayer games ever - Halo Infinite. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to gameplay to weapons to sound design and more!
by Drew Lewis | June 15, 2021

Come on Down for Pizza and Karate – Ep. #93 | TRP

This week we discuss some timely topics including the delay of God of War Ragnorok and what we hope to see from E3. Getting into Retro Replay for the week, Pagan talks about the first Live episode of Trailer Talk, where a replayer got to join in on the “Talk”. We nerded out hard over Jovenshire’s appearance on the show playing TMNT Tournament Fighters and all the dirty jokes that came with it.
by Dan Morris | June 9, 2021

The JCVD Splits are Back! | The Last Mercenary | TRAILER TALK LIVE

This week we are discussing the return of Jean-Claude Van Damme and his amazing ability to kill people with the splits in his new Netflix film The Last Mercenary. Let's break down this trailer and dive into our POV's on editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
by Drew Lewis | June 8, 2021

All The Twist Ending Theories! | OLD | Trailer Talk

This week we are discussing filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan's chilling, mysterious new thriller OLD. Let's break down what the mysterious film's mysterious twist ending could be and dive into our POV's on editing to color design to costume design to sound design and more!
by Drew Lewis | June 1, 2021

It’s So Much Fun to Watch Things Get Squished – Ep. #92 | TRP

Joining us on this week’s episode is Michael Sangregorio to talk about his contributions to the Retro Replay website as well as discuss the latest episode of the show. Michael, who has been a long-time fan of the show and has appeared on the podcast multiple times, has written several articles that range from mental health with gaming to what are the best wrestling video games. We nerd out on potential video game parks, things getting squished, and a little behind the scenes of Retro Feud.
by Dan Morris | May 27, 2021
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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

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
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Why Godzilla is a Sexy Mother Trucker

Godzilla is a babe and it’s about time he’s recognised for that. Yeah, he’s a destructive force and a powerful monster, but can we just objectify him for a little bit? Let us tell you some of the reasons we think Godzilla is a sexy mother trucker.
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House of the Dragon Season 2: Episode 1 Recap- A Son for a Son

Welcome back to Westeros, baby! Gather ‘round our fire as we get into the drama, the deaths, the incest, the Aegon’s, and the dragons. So many Aegons. Dive into episode 1 of season 2 with us and be prepared to declare yourself for Team Black!
by Michelle Holstine | June 19, 2024

The Acolyte Episode 3: The Origin of a Sociopath

Episode 3 of The Acolyte has dropped, and it’s a controversial episode, to say the least. Join Thomas Richards as he gives his thoughts on Episode 3, “Destiny”.
by Thomas Richards | June 18, 2024

The Acolyte Episode 1 & 2: An Intriguing Start

The latest Star Wars Disney+ series is here, but is it worth your time? Join Thomas Richards as he reviews the first two episodes of The Acolyte.
by Thomas Richards | June 9, 2024
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The Dragon Con Experience, Part 2: What to Expect

Stef continues her series on Dragon Con listing some important things to expect at the con and some ways to stay connected to con shenanigans year-round.
by Stef Watson | April 15, 2024
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The Dragon Con Experience, Part 3: Our Cultish Behavior

Stef continues her series on Dragon Con, covering the cults and culture that have arisen out of the shared experiences of thousands of fans.
by Stef Watson | May 29, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Outlander (That Badass Show You’ve Been Missing) Before Season 6

Outlander is more than just another historical romance novel adaptation. This March, Season 6 sees Jamie and Claire face the beginnings of the American Revolution. If you’re an Outlander skeptic, allow Liza to convert you with her recap and reflections.
by Lizabeth Phoenix | March 3, 2022

Sweet Home Season 2 Review

Sweet Home 2 is here and picks up right where the first season left off. Plenty of questions to answer, but will they do it? Lily K is here to shed light on what’s going on.
by Art of Lily K | December 6, 2023
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