10th Apr2025

‘Cinderella’s Curse’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Kelly Rian Sanson, Chrissie Wunna, Lauren Budd, Natasha Tosini, Danielle Scott, Sam Barrett, Charlotte Jackson Coleman, Peter Watson, Sam Byrne | Written by Harry Boxley | Directed by Louisa Warren By the time the blood had dried and the final scream had echoed into silence, I found myself asking not whether Cinderella’s Curse was […]

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10th Apr2025

‘WWE NXT’ Review (Apr 8th 2025)

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: Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker (No Contest) The following is courtesy of wwe.com: Jordynne Grace and Jaida Parker threw down in an incredible matchup, but unfortunately for them, […]

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10th Apr2025

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 591: Prove Your Allergy!

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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10th Apr2025

How Game Developers Balance Fun and Difficulty

by James Smith

Developers face a challenge when creating games that are both exciting and tough enough to keep players hooked. If a game is too easy, it risks becoming dull. If it’s too hard, it may leave players frustrated. Setting the right balance demands careful thought and creative tools. This balance shapes how people feel about the […]

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10th Apr2025

Why Retro Games Are Making a Comeback

by James Smith

Retro video games continue to gain in popularity. People who grew up playing classic consoles such as Nintendo Entertainment System or original PlayStation may feel nostalgic when seeing old titles make an appearance on modern platforms, even decades-old titles that feature less complicated controls or simpler gameplay. Gaming circles tend to favor slots as an […]

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10th Apr2025

How Streaming Platforms Are Changing the Gaming Industry

by James Smith

Streaming platforms have revolutionized the gaming world. Now, fans can watch their favorite players live from any location while showing off their own skills to an ever-increasing audience – making competitions and matches more intense than ever! Real-time streaming opens new opportunities for both newcomers and veteran players alike. Numerous individuals advocate responsible gambling as […]

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09th Apr2025

‘825 Forest Road’ Review (Shudder)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Elizabeth Vermilyea, Joe Falcone, Kathryn Miller, Lorenzo Beronilla, Darin F. Earl II, Leyah Rose | Written and Directed by Stephen Cognetti There’s something uniquely satisfying about a horror film that takes its time. 825 Forest Road, from writer/director Stephen Cognetti (Hell House LLC), is one of those rare slow-burners that doesn’t rush to its […]

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09th Apr2025

‘Alien Rubicon’ Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Preston Geer, Neeley Dayan, Vinney Pugliese, Michael Paré, Paul Logan | Written by Glenn Campbell, Tammy Klein | Directed by Adrian Avila 20th Century Studios released Alien: Romulus, and The Asylum  – as is their modus operandi – was right there with their mockbuster Alien Rubicon, but those who mistake Alien Rubicon for Alien: […]

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09th Apr2025

‘Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jared Rivet, Ashley Ahlquist, Ashley Dakin, Bix Krieger, Jessica DeBonville, Sean Young | Written and Directed by Marc Gottlieb Ape x Mecha Ape: New World Order is the third film in what might be loosely called a “trilogy,” if only because someone at The Asylum remembered that things often come in threes. It all […]

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09th Apr2025

‘WWE Raw’ Review (Apr 7th 2025)

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 the now Netflix-broadcast show… Match #1: Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match – Lyra Valkyria def. Bayley The following is courtesy of wwe.com: In an explosive matchup, Lyra Valkyria successfully defended the Women’s Intercontinental Championship […]

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09th Apr2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 102: Frankfurt Ambush! Tournament

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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08th Apr2025

‘A Real Pain’ Blu-ray Review

by Jasmine Valentine

Stars: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Olha Bosova, Banner Eisenberg, Jakub Gasowski, Will Sharpe, Daniel Oreskes, Liza Sadovy, Kurt Egyiawan, Jennifer Grey | Written and Directed by Jesse Eisenberg Cousins David (Jessie Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) Kaplan are brought together after the death of their Grandmother, who left them money in her will to embark […]

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08th Apr2025

‘Bangkok Dog’ DVD Review

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: D.Y. Sao, Brian Le, Bear Williams, Sahajak Boontanakij, Ron Smoorenburg | Written by Laurence Walsh | Directed by Chaya Supannarat Our story kicks off with Special Agent Andrew Kang (D.Y. Sao), a U.S.-based operative with a serious love for solving problems with his fists or more accurately, his entire arsenal of martial arts skills. […]

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08th Apr2025

‘AEW Dynasty 2025’ PPV Review

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of AEW’s new Dynasty pay-per-view, which was broadcast live from the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA and featured Excalibur, Taz, and Tony Schiavone on commentary… The PPV opened with the usual Zero Hour pre-show, featuring Max Caster getting his arse handed to him by his former tag partner Anthony Bowen and […]

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08th Apr2025

‘AEW: Collision’ Review (Apr 5th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW’s, Collision, which brings wrestling back to Saturday nights. We’ve got the commentary team of Tony Schiavone, and Nigel McGuiness calling the action, so let’s get into our review! Match #1: Kyle Fletcher & Konosuke Takeshita def. Powerhouse Hobbs & Tomohiro Ishii The following is courtesy of allelitewrestling.com: Ishii […]

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08th Apr2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 101: MUP Halo – Exodus

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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07th Apr2025

‘Restless’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Lyndsey Marshal, Aston McAuley, Barry Ward | Written and Directed by Jed Hart Writer/director Jed Hart makes an impressive debut with British horror Restless, about the extremely relatable terror of having nightmare neighbours. If you’ve ever sat in your home, gritting your teeth while loud music pounds in from next door and fantasising about […]

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07th Apr2025

‘The Contractor’ Blu-ray Review

by Jim Morazzini

Stars: Chris Pine, Gillian Jacobs, Sander Thomas, Ben Foster, Kiefer Sutherland, Alexej Manvelov | Written by J.P. Davis | Directed by Tarik Saleh The Contractor opens with the voice of a preacher delivering a sermon as we watch U.S. Special Forces sergeant, James Harper (Chris Pine; Star Trek, Z for Zachariah) go about his business, […]

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07th Apr2025

‘Panda Plan’ Review #2

by Kevin Haldon

Stars: Jackie Chan, Wei Xiang, Han Yanbo, Temur Mamisashvili, Shi Ce | Written by Meng Yida, Xu Wei | Directed by Zhang Luan Directed by Zhang Luan, Panda Plan is the latest vehicle for international action superstar Jackie Chan, who, at 70 years old, continues to defy the physical limitations of age (and science) with […]

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07th Apr2025

‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Apr 4th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this review of this past Friday’s episode of Smackdown, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what went down on this week’s show! Match #1: Rey Fenix def. Nathan Frazer The following is courtesy of wwe.com: The high-flying Rey Fenix, brother of Penta, used the M.M.B (Mexican Muscle Buster) to score his SmackDown debut […]

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07th Apr2025

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #446: The crew of ‘Companion’

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of The Filmmakers Podcast, part of the podcast roster here on Nerdly. If you haven’t heard the show yet, you can check out previous episodes on the official podcast site, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. For those unfamiliar with the series, The Filmmakers Podcast […]

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07th Apr2025

Solo Activities You Can Turn To When Your Social Battery Is Low

by James Smith

Everyone has a social battery. This is a term most often used to describe the energy we bring to situations we share with other people, whether we’re out with friends, mingling with coworkers in the workplace, or going on a date with someone we’ve only spoken to over text before. Some people have a large […]

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