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Ripley (TV) Review

Ripley is a new limited series based on the novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley, written by Patricia Highsmith which was initially published in 1955. This same novel has previously been adapted as a film of the same name in 1999 starring Matt…

Doctor Who “The Devil’s Chord” – Review

I’ve been thinking, the first song from the Meet the Beatles album is probably one of the best songs to capture Doctor Who, especially from “Rose” onward. Directed this time by Ben Chessell, mostly known for things you’ve never heard of unless you are a…

Endless Ocean Luminous (Switch) Review

In 2008, the Wii was really picking up steam in the United States, and a lot of diverse titles were hitting the shelves for the console. One such game was a scuba diving adventure that served as the spiritual successor to the…

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (PC) Preview

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights was easily one of my favorite releases in 2021. From checking out the Early Access version to playing the full release, the Souls-like captured my attention in ways that most don’t. Its sequel, Ender Magnolia: Bloom…

Doctor Who “Space Babies” – Review

It’s not usual for me to be here on a Tuesday reviewing Doctor Who, but then again it isn’t usual for there to be a double bill before Eurovision. That happens to make May 11th, 2024 the gayest day in history. Directed by…

Surmount (PC) Review

Playing through entire games that hone in on one singular mechanic sounds like a recipe for tedium. However, if done right and with enough variety, it can make for a timeless experience that lives on in the minds of gamers rent-free. In…

Pentiment & We Are OFK Win Peabodys

Who knew that the Peabody Awards (or simply the Peabodys) were named after a man and not a super-intelligent, talking, and time-traveling Beagle? My usual jokes aside to launch us into the topic of the day, it is a weird one today as…

TopSpin 2K25 (Xbox Series X) Review

In 2011, TopSpin 4 was released with Metacritic scores in the low to mid-80s. Despite the seemingly successful launch, we would not see another game in the franchise for 13 years. 2K’s relaunch of the series captures a satisfying snapshot of tennis in…

S.W.A.T. (2017) – Review

The great philosophers N.W.A. once said, “And on the other hand, without a gun, they can’t get none, but don’t let it be a black and a white one.” It is no secret that race relations and policing are a major discussion that repeatedly…

The Thaumaturge (PC) Review

I love when RPGs are made in historical settings as opposed to purely fictional ones. I also happen to love it when developers take inspiration from popular franchises and attempt to do something new with them. The Thaumaturge is a blend of…