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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie Review – A Return To Looney-Ville

The Looney Tunes have made a return to the cinema in a new 2D adventure, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. Join Tom as he tells you why it’s well worth your time and money.
by Thomas RichardsApril 15, 2025

Devil May Cry Season 1 Review: A Stylish Demon Hunter Makes A Perfect Entrance

The latest video game anime from Netflix is here, but should you give this demon slaying adventure a chance? Join Tom as he reviews Devil May Cry.
by Thomas RichardsApril 14, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Review: At Least It Crafted Some Memes

A Minecraft Movie has finally arrived after nearly a decade in production hell, but should it have stayed there? Tom gives his review of this latest video game adaptation.
by Thomas RichardsApril 13, 2025

Unfortunate Astronauts, Not So Noble Knights and Plenty of Dark Humor – Our Exclusive Interview With the Super Talented People at MAKE Originals

If you like Love, Death & Robots then we have something that will scratch that itch. MAKE Originals is a terrific animation studio with some dark but hilarious animated micro-shorts that are sure to make you giggle just as much and they shock you. We got to sit down with the team from MAKE and learn more about this talented group of animators and what to expect from them in the future.
by Nick McKayJanuary 16, 2024
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Dead Space 2 Had the Most Punk Rock Marketing Campaign of All Time

Visceral Games's Dead Space 2 had the most punk rock marketing campaign for a video game of all time, and it's not even close. The "Your Mom Hates Dead Space 2" campaign pissed off moms across the nation and delighted gamers worldwide.
by Andrea CarterSeptember 20, 2024

Mini Reviews for the ADHD Gamer – Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar & Link’s Awakening

Every gamer has an ever-growing backlog of games to smash out, right? Well, Jordan takes a look at some games he's playing right now!!!
by Jordan JurkowskiSeptember 19, 2024

Black Ops 6 Beta Impressions: Yep. It’s More Call of Duty

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is just around the corner, and Iain has been playing the Beta. Yeah, it’s more Call of Duty, but is that a bad thing? Let us tell you from the perspective of an absolute bot.
by Iain McParlandSeptember 18, 2024

PAX AUS 2024 – Panel Schedules Announced

PAX Aus has finally released their panel schedule for 2024. Join Rohan as he flicks through the schedule and picks out some of his must see panels this year.
by Rohan ElliottSeptember 12, 2024

Why Is Alan Wake Played by Two Actors?

Alan Wake is voiced by American actor Matthew Poretta and portrayed by Finnish actor Ilkka Villi- but why is one character played by two performers? Why would Sam Lake and Remedy Entertainment do this to us?
by Andrea CarterSeptember 7, 2024

5 Reasons I Love The Sims 4 | It’s A Sims Thing

As an avid simmer, I've had a love-hate relationship with the franchise. From wild jungle adventures to the occult to wild weather forecasts and even better babies, there are plenty of reasons for an avid simmer like myself to love playing The Sims 4.
by Stephanie JudgeSeptember 5, 2024

Concord is Dead. I’m Disappointed but not Surprised

Concord is dead, and Iain is sad about it. What went wrong, and can it ever return? Let’s discuss the deciding factors in its inevitable demise.
by Iain McParlandSeptember 4, 2024

Exciting Guests and More are Coming to PAX Aus 2024

PAX Aus has dumped a whole bunch of exciting info. Join Tom as he gives you the scoop on these latest announcements.
by Thomas RichardsSeptember 4, 2024

The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Trailer is Finally Here, and I’m HYPED!

The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer is finally here, and it’s everything we wanted. Join Tom as he breaks down and theorises all about this first trailer.
by Thomas RichardsSeptember 1, 2024

5 Reasons I’m Considering “Rage Quitting” The Sims 4 | It’s A Sims Thing

As an avid simmer, I've had a love-hate relationship with the franchise. From stayovers to animals that are just objects and even the terrifying travel loading screen, there are plenty of reasons for an avid simmer like myself to want to "rage quit" The Sims 4.
by Stephanie JudgeAugust 31, 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 RichardsDecember 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 HolstineDecember 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 JudgeDecember 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 McParlandDecember 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 RichardsNovember 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 RichardsDecember 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 HolstineDecember 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 JudgeDecember 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 McParlandDecember 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 McParlandDecember 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 RichardsDecember 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 RichardsNovember 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 RichardsNovember 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 McParlandNovember 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 BeisiegelNovember 15, 2024
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The Accurate (and Not-So-Accurate) Depiction of Naginata in Video Games

Naginta practitioner and instructor Charlotte looks at how the weapon itself and its use are depicted in video games. Which games are on point? Which ones are sorely lacking?
by Charlotte MerrittApril 5, 2022

Marching to the Top with Shaun Bolen from Hang Time

Shaun Bolen, owner of Hang Time drops by for a chat all about the new brand, his journey as a content creator, and all the fun stuff that’s coming in the future including their March to the Top stream coming soon!
by Rohan ElliottMarch 16, 2022

Loom Knitting: A Unique Way to Break the Power of the Scroll of Doom

Loom knitting isn't just for kids! It's a great way to break doom scrolling habits or feeling productive while watching your favorite shows. Shana Martin shares how it changed her life by giving her a creative outlet that seemed previously inaccessible.
by Shana MartinMarch 13, 2022

Our Journey As Female Gamers Part V – Featuring Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake

Our Journey As Female Gamers series comes to a close in Part V where Candace sits down with Brandy Brown & Samantha Drake to discuss their own experiences with developing their passion for gaming and what they have loved about the diversity in recent gaming history. Join us for the final candid discussion of the light and dark side of gaming.
by Candace BissonetteFebruary 7, 2022

These Free Game Playthroughs are a Great Alternative to TV

Shana shares how watching streaming video game playthroughs, especially from fellow community members, has helped her find satisfying storytelling and engaging entertainment as an alternative to streaming TV and movies.
by Shana MartinJanuary 10, 2022
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Trap’s Strong Performances Ensures It Isn’t a Cagey Affair

M. Night Shyamalan’s new film Trap features a cornered serial killer trying to escape a carefully planned operation to catch him in the middle of a Lady Raven concert. Despite it being less of a horror than expected, there’s still a lot to love about this movie!
by Iain McParlandAugust 16, 2024

Borderlands Movie Review: What Were You Expecting?

Borderlands is the latest video game series to get the film adaptation treatment, but how is it? Join Tom as he reviews this long-awaited adaptation.
by Thomas RichardsAugust 15, 2024

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 JurkowskiAugust 7, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2 Finale Recap

House of the Dragon finished pretty underwhelmingly. Dive in as we go through the episode recap, what went wrong, and if we are looking forward to season 3!
by Michelle HolstineAugust 6, 2024

The Weird Nun Game Everyone Should Be Talking About: Indika

Indika is one of the weirdest gaming experiences of 2024. This trippy game explores one nun’s relationship with her religion but in a fun way. Let us tell you why this is simply a must-play!
by Iain McParlandAugust 3, 2024

Deadpool & Wolverine – Big Spoilery Fun Review

Deadpool and Wolverine is here to save the MCU (and cinema, to be fair), and it is time for this critic to take a look at what they created. Did it live up to the expectations? Were there any expectations? Was it really a good idea to bring back Wolverine? Is Ryan Reynolds really the Marvel Jesus? Let’s find out.
by Art of Lily KJuly 27, 2024

Sweet Home – Final Season Review

Sweet Home’s final season dropped on Netflix, and it is time to talk about it. Did we get the ending we wanted and the characters deserved? Read on to find out!
by Art of Lily KJuly 23, 2024

The Acolyte Episode 8: Consequences

The season finale of The Acolyte is here, and a lot is riding on it. Join Tom as he breaks down this episode and sees if it stuck the landing.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 20, 2024

Bridgerton Season 3 | Goodbye Citrus Colors and Hello Carriage Scandals

After a long two-year hiatus, the wait for Season 3 of Netflix's Bridgerton is finally over. From budding romances to But did this whirlwind season live up to my expectations or fall flat? Let's unravel the juiciest bits of the season, from the good to the bad and even the controversial narrative changes.
by Stephanie JudgeJuly 19, 2024

MaXXXine is the Perfect Finale to Ti West’s Horror Trilogy

MaXXXine, the final film in Ti West’s horror film series featuring Mia Goth, is a terrific ending to an almost perfect trilogy. Join us as we tell you why this should be on your watchlist.
by Iain McParlandJuly 15, 2024
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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 AundawynJanuary 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 HazellJanuary 23, 2023

Cheap Platinum Trophies and Why I Judge Any Owners of Them

Would you do anything for a PlayStation trophy? Even poke a mayonnaise jar a kajillion times? Iain will judge you, and here's why in an article rebutting a recent Greg Miller tweet.
by Iain McParlandJanuary 16, 2023

Gear Up Soldier! Gears of War Is Chainsawing Its Way Onto Netflix

INCOMING! With Gears Of War's Netflix deal recently announced, devoted fan Jake Brown shares his thoughts and controversial casting choices for the upcoming film and animated series.
by Jake BrownJanuary 11, 2023

Why I Will Never Play Elden Ring

Seven-time #TheGameAwards nominee Elden Ring has taken the gaming industry by storm, but these are the reasons Iain and others may never play it.
by Iain McParlandDecember 30, 2022
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The Rest of Us Podcast – Special Interview with Jeffrey Pierce

On a special extra episode of The Rest of Us Podcast, we are joined by a very special guest. He is one of the stars of The Last of Us video games, a BAFTA award winner, and all-around big ol’ sweetheart. Adding a little star power to the podcast, we were thrilled to sit down with actor, voice actor, director, producer, and novelist, Jeffrey Pierce.
by Drew LewisFebruary 19, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 5 breakdown

We’re still a bit shaken up to be honest. The most action-packed episode yet and at the same time the most emotionally devastating. The Last of Us certainly ramped up the tension this week. Join us as we talk about Super Sam and big brother Henry, what we think of the big, badass bloater, and of course, we’re gonna talk about the “I’m Sorry” scene. I’m not crying, you are!
by Drew LewisFebruary 13, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 4 breakdown

It’s back to Joel and Ellie this week and with a sharper focus on the two reluctant travel companions, we uncover a new threat in Kansas City. Not so much with the infected in this episode but one thing was made clear, humans are just as dangerous! This week, the Jeffrey Pierce fan club talks about the new original characters, some juicy easter eggs, developing story theories, and the inclusion of some iconic scenes from the game.
by Drew LewisFebruary 7, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 3 breakdown

Among all the darkness and chaos, is a story of love. In the widest departure from its source material, The Last of Us TV series has told one of the most heart-warming and gut-punching love stories on TV for quite some time. There are plenty of easter eggs, talking points, complaints, and theories to cover so get comfy, and let’s talk about Bill and Frank.
by Drew LewisJanuary 31, 2023

Watching Now: The Last of Us | Episode 2 – Survivors

It’s that time of the week again, time to talk about the latest episode of HBO series, The Last of Us. It was a whopper this week as we learned more about the Cordyceps infection and met the iconic clickers. They hear like bats and sound like nightmares. Today we’re talking about all the current theories around the show, the evolving Cordyceps infection, and the short-but-sweet story of Tess. Strap in, survivors!
by Drew LewisJanuary 24, 2023
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Wicked Is Bringing Cinema Back! Trailer 2 Reaction and Review

The latest trailers for the highly anticipated, musical sensation Wicked have finally arrived, and it’s safe to say they are pretty popular. Join Stephanie as she fangirls, breaking down the latest and the greatest.
by Stephanie JudgeSeptember 10, 2024

Celebrating 40 years of Transformers G1 with its best episodes

2024 is the 40th anniversary of the G1 Transformers cartoon. Join Rohan as he strolls down memory lane, talking about his favourite episodes from the show's run.
by Rohan ElliottAugust 12, 2024

Australian Superhero Streamers Are Back to Fight Against Cancer

Superhero Streamers is entering its fourth year and shows no sign of slowing down. Tom gives you all the essential info on this Australian charity juggernaut.
by Thomas RichardsMay 28, 2025
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Couch Soup Went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan! 5 Takeaways From the Event

Iain, Lily and Tom went to Star Wars Celebration in Japan. Here are their top 5 takeaways from the event!
by Iain McParlandMay 2, 2025

Tales of The Underworld. Why We Need More Animated Star Wars

Coming May 4th, we get the next release in Star Wars animation. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld brings us the stories of Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress. What will we learn about them? And what can we look forward to in this new animated series? Let's dig into it
by Tim BeisiegelApril 20, 2025

10 Animals in TV or Film We Had Crushes On When We Were Younger… And Maybe Still Do

When we were young, we were dumb, and we didn’t know any better. We put LEGO up our noses, and we had crushes on cartoon animals on TV and in movies. Here are 10 of these crushes from when we were younger, that we MAYBE still hold a candle for.
by Iain McParlandApril 16, 2025

Six Cool Things We Saw at CES 2025

We went to CES 2025 in Las Vegas and got to catch up on some major innovations from LG, Sony, Hisense, AFEELA, and more! Tap in to see our favorite tech finds from the 2025 CES Showcase.
by Andrea CarterJanuary 9, 2025
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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

Sam & Nadine Watch a Show: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Sam is having trouble acclimating to "civilian life" with all those lost cities still out there, so Nathan had an idea: have him watch a show with Nadine. First up: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
by Lizabeth PhoenixApril 10, 2021

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 BissonetteJune 14, 2022
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