14th Mar2026

Nerdly Rips: WWE Universe Blaster Box Day 4 – Almost done… will the hits finally explode?

by Phil Wheat

This week, Nerdly Rips is jumping the queue. To stay timely with the wider hobby, I’m breaking from the usual Nerdly Rips schedule to bring you FIVE DAILY VIDEOS opening the brand-new 2025 WWE Universe trading cards from Topps – another highly anticipated set in the WWE trading card schedule! No scripts. No hype-man nonsense. […]

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14th Mar2026

Nerdly Rips: WWE Universe Blaster Box Day 3 – Halfway through… where are the BIG hits?!

by Phil Wheat

This week, Nerdly Rips is jumping the queue. To stay timely with the wider hobby, I’m breaking from the usual Nerdly Rips schedule to bring you FIVE DAILY VIDEOS opening the brand-new 2025 WWE Universe trading cards from Topps – another highly anticipated set in the WWE trading card schedule! No scripts. No hype-man nonsense. […]

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14th Mar2026

Nerdly Rips: WWE Universe Blaster Box Day 2 – Another AUTO… or was Day 1 beginner’s luck?

by Phil Wheat

This week, Nerdly Rips is jumping the queue. To stay timely with the wider hobby, I’m breaking from the usual Nerdly Rips schedule to bring you FIVE DAILY VIDEOS opening the brand-new 2025 WWE Universe trading cards from Topps – another highly anticipated set in the WWE trading card schedule! No scripts. No hype-man nonsense. […]

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14th Mar2026

Nerdly Rips: WWE Universe Blaster Box Day 1 – An AUTO… but Topps shorted us cards?!

by Phil Wheat

This week, Nerdly Rips is jumping the queue. To stay timely with the wider hobby, I’m breaking from the usual Nerdly Rips schedule to bring you FIVE DAILY VIDEOS opening the brand-new 2025 WWE Universe trading cards from Topps – another highly anticipated set in the WWE trading card schedule! No scripts. No hype-man nonsense. […]

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13th Mar2026

‘Duel to the Death’ Blu-ray Review (88 Films)

by Jason Lockard

Stars: Norman Chu, Damian Lau, Flora Chong-Leen | Directed by Ching Siu-tung Ching Siu-tung is best known for directing the classic A Chinese Ghost Story, but a few years earlier he helmed what would go on to become one of the most celebrated martial arts films of the 1980s. Released in 1983, Duel to the […]

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13th Mar2026

‘Wicked: For Good’ 4K UHD Review

by Henry Godfrey-Evans

Stars: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Colman Domingo, Bethany Weaver, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang | Written by Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox | Directed by Jon M. Chu For a story that’s so critical of “black and white” perceptions, Wicked: For Good‘s reviews have been incredibly polarised. It has […]

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13th Mar2026

‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Mar 12th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of TNA Wrestling. Let’s get straight into the episode and see what went down on this week’s show… Match #1: The Hardys def. Sinner & Saint The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com: The match starts with Matt Hardy and Travis Williams in the center of the ring. Matt Hardy connects […]

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13th Mar2026

‘AEW: Dynamite’ Review (Mar 11th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Dynamite, which was broadcast live from San Jose, California. We’ve got Tony Schiavone, Ian Riccaboni and Bryan Danielson on commentary, so let’s dive right in! Also, as usual, we’ll be abbreviating AEW’s huge match recaps where we can to save your eyes and your time… Match #1: Death […]

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13th Mar2026

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 178: MUP Pannilore: Short Stories of 4th Edition Pt.3

by Chris Thomas

Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-hosts Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more! (Clement also likes Vanguard, take a shot every time […]

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13th Mar2026

Top 10 Gamers in the World Right Now (2026 Edition)

by James Smith

Gaming in 2026 is bigger than ever. With Twitch viewership records shattering, esports prize pools hitting new highs, and creators turning hobbies into empires, the line between pro player, streamer, and cultural icon has blurred. From Fortnite legends to League of Legends gods and marathon Just Chatting stars, these top 10 gamers command millions of […]

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13th Mar2026

WoW Boost Price Guide: What Affects the Cost of Carries, Raids, and PvP Services

by Phil Wheat

So you want a WoW boost. Maybe you’re done babysitting PUGs that fall apart after one wipe. Maybe you just need that piece of gear your guild refuses to farm again. Either way, the first question is always the same: how much does this actually cost? The answer is: it depends. A lot. Before spending […]

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13th Mar2026

The Board Game Industry’s Unexpected Numbers — What the Data Shows About Tabletop’s Rise Since 2010

by James Smith

In 2009, the American board game market was worth roughly $800 million. That number covered everything — Monopoly, Scrabble, Catan, dice sets, the lot. A niche hobby with a dedicated but limited audience, tucked between toy stores and specialty shops, largely ignored by mainstream media. Fifteen years later, the global tabletop market sits somewhere between […]

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12th Mar2026

‘V/H/S/Halloween’ Blu-ray Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: David Haydn, Samantha Cochran, Natalia Montgomery Fernandez, Elena Musser, Teo Planell, María Romanillos, Lawson Greyson, Riley Nottingham, Jenna Hogan, Jake Ellsworth, Michael J. Sielaff, Stephen Gurewitz, Carl William Garrison, Jeff Harms, Noah Diamond | Directed by Bryan M. Ferguson, Anna Zlokovic, Paco Plaza, Casper Kelly, Alex Ross Perry, Micheline Pitt-Norman, R.H. Norman Ever since […]

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12th Mar2026

‘City Hunter’ Review (PS5)

by Darragh O'Connor

Disclosure: Game provided by Clouded Leopard Entertainment/Red Art Games. Reviewed on PS5 after a two-hour playthrough. A Cult Classic City Hunter is one of those titles that arrives with one goal and one audience in mind. Originally released in Japan in 1990, and based on the popular manga and anime series, the game itself comes […]

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12th Mar2026

‘Heel’ Video Review

by Kevin Haldon

Kevin sits down to review the latest film to star award-winning actor Stephen Graham, Heel, also known as The Good Boy, which comes from acclaimed Polish director Jan Komasa (Suicide Room, Corpus Christi). A 19-year-old criminal, Tommy, is kidnapped and forced into a rehabilitation process by a dysfunctional couple, Chris and Kathryn, who try to […]

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12th Mar2026

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Mar 10th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of NXT, right here on Nerdly. Let’s get straight into it and see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Triple Threat Match – Sean Legacy and Eli Knight def. Jasper Troy The following is courtesy of wwe.com: The Triple Threat Match between Sean Legacy, Eli Knight and […]

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12th Mar2026

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 641: Daddy Love Me! I Can Jump Higher!

by Phil Wheat

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life […]

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11th Mar2026

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ 4K UHD Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Wayne Knight, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich | Written by Scott Cawthorn | Directed by Emma Tammi Based on the popular video game series, the first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie became a monster hit in 2023, despite largely lacklustre reviews. Now there’s a sequel, the unimaginatively titled Five […]

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11th Mar2026

‘Hostages’ VOD Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Charlotte Ritchie, Tanya Moodie, Nicholas Asbury, Raj Ghatak, Luke McQueen, Nick Helm | Written and Directed by Jim Owen For his feature debut, writer/director Jim Owen opens Hostages with a sight that will be familiar to viewers: people constantly on their phones. Included among them is Charlie (Charlotte Ritchie), an influencer whose content consists […]

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11th Mar2026

‘Zootropolis 2’ Blu-ray Review

by Henry Godfrey-Evans

Features the voices of: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo | Written by Jared Bush | Directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard A little long for a kids’ film, Zootropolis 2 clearly had points to make, but perhaps not one hour […]

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11th Mar2026

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Mar 9th 2026)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to our review of this past Monday’s episode of WWE Raw, right here on Nerdly! Let’s see what went down on this week’s show… Match #1: Women’s Intercontinental Championship Gauntlet No. 1 Contenders Match – Winner: Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com: IYO SKY def. Lyra Valkyria with Over the Moonsault. IYO SKY […]

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11th Mar2026

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 177: MUP Monthly – To Shreds, You Say?

by Chris Thomas

Here’s the latest episode of the Mantic Universe Podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. Listen to long-time Nerdly writer Chris and his co-hosts Clem, Mark, Walt and Fred share their passion for Mantic Tabletop games. Deadzone, Kings of War, Firefight and more! (Clement also likes Vanguard, take a shot every time […]

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