08th Nov2017

‘Perception’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Paul Metcalf

If you’ve played the Outcast or Amnesia games then you’ll know all too well the experience of running through corridors escaping an unknown entity. Perception is a similar game, but to complicate things it removes your vision, and pushes you into the world of the unknown. In Perception, you play the role of Cassie, a […]

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08th Nov2017

Culture Dump #16: Why did the ‘Predator’ franchise miss the mark?

by Simon Bland

Xenomorphs weren’t the only extraterrestrial terror hunting humans throughout the eighties. Not long after James Cameron pulled the trigger on his testosterone-charged sequel Aliens, Director John McTiernan introduced us to a new intergalactic hunter with Predator in 1987. Two war movies, two alien franchises, two very different legacies. However as Predator closes in on its […]

08th Nov2017

‘Dawning of the Dead’ VOD Review

by Philip Rogers

Stars: Ruth Galliers, Leo Gregory, Andrew McHale, Fabien Buller, Kristofer Dayne, Ian Saynor, Tim Heath, Paul Lavers, Kimberly Jaraj, Linny Bushey, Honey Holmes | Written by Stuart Bedford, Andy Davie, Tony Jopia, Stu Jopia | Directed by Tony Jopia When a deadly virus which reanimates the recently deceased is deliberately exposed across the world causing an […]

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08th Nov2017

3 new images from Liam Neeson’s ‘The Commuter’

by Phil Wheat

StudioCanal have released a set of new images from The Commuter – the latest action-thriller thriller from director Jaume Collet-Serra, which reunites him with his Unknown and Non-Stop star Liam Neeson, who appears in the film alongside Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson and Sam Neill. Liam Neeson plays an insurance salesman, Michael, on his daily commute […]

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08th Nov2017

‘Suffer Little Children’ DVD Review

by Paul Metcalf

Stars: Colin Chamberlain, Ginny Rose, Jon Hollanz, Nicola Diana, Mark Insull, Joanna Bryant, Sharnilla Babjee, Angela Hilton, Nicola Bratley, James Hillis, Ben Woods, Natalie Toubkin, Andre Toubkin, Julie Piper, Zeynup Turan | Written by Meg Shanks | Directed by Alan Briggs I’m a fan of history as well as movies, so I like to watch […]

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08th Nov2017

‘Todd & The Book of Pure Evil’ animated film gets a release date

by Phil Wheat

Several well known characters and actors return in Todd & The Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End: The Animated Feature Film (that’s one hell of a mouthful). This time Todd (Alex House), Jenny (Maggie Castle) and Curtis (Bill Turnbull) look for vengeance after losing their friend Hannah. The New Pure Evil One […]

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08th Nov2017

Pop Addled: Retro Movie Special – Resident Evil: Afterlife

by Phil Wheat

Another week, another episode of the Pop Addled podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly! Pop Addled is a pop culture podcast with nerd tendencies. Join Keenan, Sam and Timmy as they discuss movies, music, video games, sports, TV, comics, and any intersection thereof. Their brains have been thoroughly addled by pop […]

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07th Nov2017

‘Star Trek: Discovery 1×08: Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

In the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery, one thing that the Klingons made clear is the fact the Federation may say they come in peace, but many times they don’t. This week that peacefulness is put to the test on a new planet. When U.S.S. Discovery takes a high priority mission to a planet […]

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07th Nov2017

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Review #2

by Jason Brigger

Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Hopkins, Taika Waititi | Written by Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost | Directed by Taika Waititi Standalone Thor films have never really received the love that most other Avengers’ solo films receive and with good reason […]

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07th Nov2017

Game Devil announce release of ‘Switch Trident PRO-S Controller’

by Kat Wheat

Game Devil, a Game Outlet brand and leading innovators in gaming hardware and accessories, have today announced the launch of the Switch Trident PRO-S Controller, a great value game-pad designed to emulate a classic, console experience when used with Nintendo Switch. One of the first dedicated third-party controllers to appear for Nintendo Switch, the Switch […]

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07th Nov2017

‘Fighting American #2’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Gordon Rennie | Art by Duke Mighten | Published by Titan Comics Smell that? That’s fresh air. That huge waft of it you detected last month came exclusively from this book. Although I love my Time Lords and their timey-wimey stuff, and Assassins with their Creed, it’s always a pleasure when something appears […]

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07th Nov2017

‘The Walking Dead 8×03: Monsters’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

In last week’s episode of The Walking Dead we saw a character from the past come back to haunt Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and this week we find out his purpose. Just what is the line between the Saviours and Rick’s group? Is there even a difference anymore? With the Saviours moving in for a counter-attack […]

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07th Nov2017

‘The Gifted 1×05: boXed In’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Since The Gifted began we’ve learnt little bits about Jace Turner (Cody Bell) but his actions have overshadowed his own personal story. This week though not only do we get to see what caused his vendetta against the mutants, but also see the impossible happen. He may actually be turning into a character we actually […]

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07th Nov2017

Episode 5 of ‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series’ now available

by Kat Wheat

Telltale Games, along with Marvel Entertainment, have today launched episode five of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series. The final episode of the season, “Don’t Stop Believin’” can now be downloaded for $4.99 USD or equivalent on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC. The series is also available as a special ‘Season […]

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07th Nov2017

‘Chaos; Child’ Review (PS4)

by Matthew Smail

Set loosely in the world of Steins; Gate (if only because it has the same weird approach to naming), Chaos; Child is the direct sequel of Chaos; Head. The game takes place in a Japanese suburb known as Shibuya and the opening scenes of the story advise the player of a suspiciously localised and terribly powerful earthquake that occurred several […]

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07th Nov2017

Preview: ‘For The Love of Sci-Fi’ Convention (2nd-3rd Dec 2017)

by Kevin Haldon

Well everyone, I hope you left some free time to take in one last convention in 2017. This is one you are not going to want to miss! For The Love of Sci-Fi is coming to you December the 2nd and 3rd at Manchester Bowlers Exhibition Center and this is one Pop Culture Convention you […]

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07th Nov2017

Cinema Geeks: Episode 153 – Kevin Smith Retrospective: Mallrats

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the Cinema Geeks podcast, part of the ever-growing podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes right here, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. Episode 153 – Kevin Smith Retrospective: Mallrats On episode 153 […]

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06th Nov2017

‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ Review

by Rupert Harvey

Stars: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Raffey Cassidy, Barry Keoghan, Sunny Suljic | Written by Efthymis Filippou, Yorgos Lanthimos | Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Having made a name for himself with weird-yet-accessible black satires like Dogtooth (and its sort-of-sequel Alps) and The Lobster, Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos remains true to form with his sophomore English-language effort, […]

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06th Nov2017

Headup Games announce physical release of ‘Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap’

by Phil Wheat

Headup Games have today announced they’re set to partner with Nicalis, Inc. on a physical release of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 at major retailers in Europe as well as Australia/NZ. Headup Games and Nicalis are partnering with DotEmu for this retail release – so all of you out […]

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06th Nov2017

‘American Horror Story – Cult 7×09: Drink the Kool-Aid’ Review

by Paul Metcalf

Last week American Horror Story: Cult managed to become a parody of itself, and became more the American Comedy Story. This week something needed to change, to get it back on track. Thankfully, with the season heading towards the end game, things began moving in the right direction…sort of. In an act of faith Kai […]

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06th Nov2017

Filming set to start on Lucky McKee produced ‘Don’t Look There’

by Phil Wheat

Produced by Lucky McKee (May, The Woman, All Cheerleaders Die), director Richard Zelniker’s new thriller Don’t Look There is set to begin filming this winter. A mystery/thriller about a clinical psychologist (Emmanuelle Vaugier) who’s on a downward spiral as she treats a new patient (Kenny Johnson) that suffers from premonitions. As their sessions deepen, a […]

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06th Nov2017

‘Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension #7’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Emma Beeby | Art by Ivan Rodriguez, I.N.J Culbard and more | Published by Titan Comics I am having something of a love/ hate relationship with this ‘event’, as I have detailed in previous reviews of it. It’s hard to not love any time multiple Doctors team up, rather like a cosmic The […]

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