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🚨New episode! 🚨 This week Alex and Kate talk about anti-intellectualism and how it shows up in online spaces. Plus a front-loaded conversation about Magic: The Gathering! Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TTzllv
Game Freak's new original RPG is showcasing some of its best work. Read our Beast of Reincarnation review 👇🏽 http://dlvr.it/TTwSLs
One Night Only doesn't break a mold, but it is good rom-com comfort food. Read our review 👇🏽 http://dlvr.it/TTvklS
🚨New mini episode! 🚨 This week Alex highlights some recently published articles from Butwhytho.net for you to enjoy. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TTm6kM
#SharkWeek starts tomorrow! To get ready for the event, we have a series of interviews celebrating sharks, science, and our fascination with them. From marine biologists to thrill seekers, check them out 🦈
King of the Hill Season 15 doesn't miss a beat. While the series is ultimately the heart of Texas, this season is about people not a place. Read our review: http://dlvr.it/TTd8gs
Heartstopper Forever brings a close to Alice Oseman's story of young love. A queer story that spotlights that love and all of its messiness is universal - this one is worth your time. Read our review: http://dlvr.it/TTbl06
The Odyssey is one to watch and one of Nolan's best. Read our review: http://dlvr.it/TTb89k
🚨New episode! 🚨 This week we're talking about superhero movies and what audiences expect from a matured genre. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TTR6DM
Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes is almost here! We spoke with Mark Rosewater about the set's impact, the importance of heroes for everyone, and he dives into the color pie! http://dlvr.it/TTCk16
Summer Game Fest 2026 is in the books! We've got you covered! From Tomb Raider and Stranger Than Heaven to your next favorite Indie like Mr. Records, keep track with our thread of coverage here 🧵
🚨New episode! 🚨 This week we're talking through the highlights from Sony's State of Play, Summer Games Fest, and the Xbox Showcase. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TSz66S
🚨New episode! 🚨 This week we get into storytelling, the difference between a happy ending & a good one, and how audiences engage with those ideas. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TSs3n3
🚨New episode! 🚨 This week we're talking about Vulture's article on clipping, how the internet is fake, and how social media has evolved into a digital billboard. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TSlNrT
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🚨New episode! 🚨 This week we're talking about the resurgence of physical media, and how there just might be something to the inconvenience of it all. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TSdbNG
Obession is OUT NOW, and this is one horror movie we think you should see. Read our review 👉🏽 http://dlvr.it/TScqVx
Directive 8020 is out now! This space horror title is a love letter to its genre while also creating something original. Read our review 👉🏽 http://dlvr.it/TSZJyz
The Punisher: One Last Kill is a curious character study. Read our review 👉🏽 http://dlvr.it/TSYZ08
🚨New episode! 🚨 This week Alex and Kyle talk about the streaming platform Dropout, and why its comedy and kindness are particularly resonant as of late. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TSWfKl
We went to MagicCon Las Vegas! During the event, we worked with @studioboundco.bsky.social on our video content. Here is just the start - stay tuned for our inverviews! 🌟🌟
It is a BIG video game day! - Saros is out now - Anno 117 DLC is out now - Invincible VS is out now - 007 First Light impressions too! We have got them all for you to check out, a big shout out to our team for all of the coverage. Check out the thread below 👇🏾👇🏾
Saros is Housemarque at its very best. Read our review 👉🏽 http://dlvr.it/TSJJTX
🚨New episode! 🚨 This week Alex and Jason get into the criticisms of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and the relationship between nostalgia and childhood media. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TS9NSL
BEEF Season 2 is even better than the first. Read our review 👉🏽 👉🏽 http://dlvr.it/TS5vwg
Due to a change in services, we have to stop publishing articles. Until we get new hosting set up, we will not be posting any coverage. We're working to get everything back up as quickly as possible. In the interim, on this really rough terrible no good bad day, send us pictures of your pets!
🚨New episode! 🚨 This week Alex, Kate, & Matt talk about the decline of rock, whether the CIA did it, and what else changed in music in the 2000s. Listen here! 👇🏽🎧 http://dlvr.it/TS3Bf1
Dosa Divas is a game you can't put down. Read our full review 👉🏽 http://dlvr.it/TS1VSn
EXIT 8 is in theaters now, and it's a daring genre exercise. Our Review 👉🏽 http://dlvr.it/TRzsJQ