20th Sep2019

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Sept 18th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s NXT review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and this is the big one. The first two hour NXT show is here and…only the first hour is on USA. Yeah. So much for competing with All Elite Wrestling on TNT. Screw it. More good wrestling on national TV is still […]

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20th Sep2019

‘The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series’ Review (PS4)

by Chris Cummings

I’ve been a fan of the Telltale The Walking Dead series right from the very beginning. In fact, I was a big Telltale fan. I loved many of their titles, from The Wolf Among Us to Borderlands to their Game of Thrones title, but The Walking Dead was their best work, bringing a brand new […]

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20th Sep2019

Ten Best: WWE Intercontinental Champions Of All Time

by Chris Cummings

With the WWE recently celebrating the Intercontinental Title on a WWE network special, Chris takes a look at the Ten Best WWE Intercontinental Champions Of All Time… The Intercontinental Title in WWE has been, for most of its existence, a title that has helped take a mid-card talent and show them off in a bigger […]

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20th Sep2019

New Trailer for Tony Todd-starrer ‘Realm of Shadows’ released

by Phil Wheat

The new teaser trailer for Realm of Shadows, which stars horror legend Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination), Jimmy Drain (Fate Upside Down, The Initiation) and Vida Ghaffari (The Mindy Project, Eternal Code) has just been released. The film is an anthology of short horror themed tales woven into a full length feature presentation. Where apparently […]

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20th Sep2019

Pop Addled: Episode 174 – Top 5 Wedding Movies

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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20th Sep2019

Is your privacy being compromised online?

by James Smith

You may be one of the many people who has suffered a cyber attack – personally or at work – through viruses, phishing or social engineering. Less sensational, but equally worrying, are data breaches and misuse of the data we willingly hand over. While we may be fiercely protective of our bank details for obvious […]

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19th Sep2019

‘Age of Resistance: Supreme Leader Snoke #1’ Review

by Dean Fuller

Written by Tom Taylor | Art by Leonard Kirk, Cory Hamscher | Published by Marvel Comics Marvel, obviously directed by parent company Disney, are sure getting their money’s worth from Star Wars. Disney have an extensive movie and TV slate coming up (doesn’t The Mandalorian look fantastic), and seem to see Marvel’s books as another […]

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19th Sep2019

‘Pumpkinheads’ Graphic Novel Review

by Chris Cummings

Written by Rainbow Rowell | Art by Faith Erin Hicks | Published by Macmillan | Format: Paperback, 224pp I am very familiar with Rainbow Rowell. My wife is a fan of her young adult novels, and I’ve read a couple of them also (Landline, Attachments). She’s a superb writer with a knack for writing likeable […]

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19th Sep2019

‘WWE 205 Live’ Review (Sept 17th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s 205 Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we’ve got more action from the cruiser-weights. Vaping will make you a dead geek and frogs like jelly beans. Okay, let’s see if Mario Lopez has what it takes to beat Zooey Deschanel in a “corn on the cob” throwing […]

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19th Sep2019

Competition: Win old-school Western ‘Never Grow Old’ on DVD

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of Never Grow Old – a brutal and brilliant old-school Western starring Emile Hirsch and John Cusack out 23rd September – we have a DVD up for grabs courtesy of Altitude Films. Debauchery. Greed. Murder. Welcome to Garlow. This once-peaceful frontier town has become a den of vice after vicious outlaw […]

19th Sep2019

Hero Collector & IDW to debut ‘Star Trek: Year Five’ variant at NYCC

by Phil Wheat

Eaglemoss Hero Collector, the designers, manufacturers and publishers of high-quality collectibles from across the many worlds of pop culture, has partnered with comics and graphic novel publisher IDW to issue the company’s first-ever variant comic cover, one that celebrates the line of highly detailed, precision crafted replicas for which they are best known under the […]

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19th Sep2019

‘Bear With Me: The Lost Robots’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Chris Cummings

I’m a longtime fan of point-and-click adventure games. I remember spending hours with titles like Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. I think the genre, though not as popular as it perhaps once was, can be absolutely awesome and a lot of fun. A sure-fire change of pace from the intense and full-on video […]

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19th Sep2019

‘Ring of Honor’ Wrestling Review (Sept 15th 2019)

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s Ring Of Honor review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and we have one match. One !@#$%&? match. AEW and NXT are gonna battle each other every Wednesday for viewers and ROH has one match. Was a Godzilla a virgin? That’s why the Japanese were always running from him! It’s…it’s…huge! […]

19th Sep2019

‘Debunkers, Inc’ Review

by Chris Cummings

Stars: Josh Pinkowski, Izzy Pollak, Blake Kevin Dwyer, Nicole Dubois, Eilise Guilfoyle, Cayla Green, Tennyson Shanahan, Matthew Law, Suzana Norberg, Joe Paulson, Ryan Andrews | Written and Directed by Matt Thompson Directed by Matt Thompson (Night Sights) and written by Thompson too, with the story penned by Ryan Andrews, Debunkers, Inc is a family film […]

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19th Sep2019

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 298: Desperation and Disappointment!

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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18th Sep2019

‘Ancient Civilizations of the Inner Sea’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

I am perhaps a little bit biased towards GMT Games products. I love the COIN series because of how it represents the interesting, highly asymmetrical conflicts that it depicts in intricate detail. At the other end of the spectrum, GMT has some exceptional lighter games, like the classic Richard Berg (may he rest in peace) […]

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18th Sep2019

‘Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Chris Cummings

Secret Files 2 was released about ten years ago, and this port of that game is very much the same game we got back in 2009, albeit with a few little improvements. It sure does feel like you just popped your PS2 on to play it though, feeling dated and tired as you make your […]

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18th Sep2019

WWE Smackdown Live – Sept 17th 2019: Results & Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this week’s SmackDown Live review, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and spaghetti scares me. On this show, we’ve got…three matches! Damn it. It’s a two hour show. I guess that’s not enough time to wrestle in. Like a polar bear in Alcatraz, it’s time to freak out. Match #1: The New […]

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18th Sep2019

Watch Now: Cable Guys Unboxing – Spider-Man & Crash Bandicoot

by Phil Wheat

Cable Guys, from the folks at Exquisite Gaming, are 100% officially licensed phone and controller holders, available in two sizes: standard and XL, and come with a 2m cable for charging your device. They are the perfect addition to any gaming collection be it in the bedroom, office or lounge – and look great on […]

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18th Sep2019

‘Lie Low’ Review

by Chris Thomas

Stars: Debra Baker, Isis Davis, Alfie Field, Ryan Hayes, Jake Phillips Head, James Hyland, Andi Jashy, Jasmine Jobson, Craig Miller, Joshua Osei, Elinah Saleh, Taz Skylar, Johnny Vivash | Written and Directed by Jamie Noel Starting with a stabbing and quite a bit of artistic flare, Lie Low‘s story immediately join an English family as […]

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18th Sep2019

‘WWE Clash of Champions 2019’ PPV Review

by Nathan Favel

Welcome to this review of Clash of Champions 2019, right here on Nerdly. I’m Nathan Favel and this like the World Championship Wrestling Pay Per View in name only. I’m looking forward to kicking your ass, Mr. Bond. On this episode of Rick Steve’s “Pissing Off Foreigners”, we’ve got…wrestling matches? Yuck. Well, let’s make the […]

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18th Sep2019

Opinionated: Why Do We Love Seeing 80s Nostalgia in TV and Movies?

by Chris Cummings

Stranger Things is a good example of the use of that feeling of nostalgia selling a show or film. I mean, the Netflix Original program is a huge hit, and a good part of that is because of the nostalgic brilliance of it. Whether it’s New Coke, Back to the Future, 80s Horror, fashion, music […]

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