23rd Dec2025

‘AEW: Collision – Holiday Bash (Dec 20th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW: Collision, which this week was pre-taped in Manchester, England – not far from Nerdly HQ! Also, AEW’s official recaps are getting rather long, so we’ll be abbreviating them where we can to save your eyes! With that, let’s get into the review… Match #1: Continental Classic Gold League […]

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23rd Dec2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 163: MUP KoW: 4th Edition Salamander Army Preview

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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22nd Dec2025

‘Bus: Complete Edition’ Board Game Review

by Matthew Smail

Bus: Complete Edition, designed by Jeroen Doumen and Joris Wiersinga and published by Splotter Spellen with a modern reissue from Capstone Games, is one of those rare board games that feels both timeless and singular. First released in 1999, it is often cited as the very first worker placement game, and even now, more than […]

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22nd Dec2025

Soho Horror Festival 2025: ‘Kenneled’ Review

by James Rodrigues

Stars: Jack Ryan Beckner, Joette Waters, Dan Cutts, Emily Ferguson, Brian Rooney, Eva Dorrepaal | Written by H.K. Moore | Directed by Jay Burleson In 2022, director Jay Burleson delivered a curious pair of throwback slashers, comprising The Third Saturday in October: Part V and its “lost” predecessor, The Third Saturday in October (yes, they are […]

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22nd Dec2025

‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ Blu-ray Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Froy Gutierrez, Ema Horvath, Ella Bruccoleri, Richard Brake, Brooke Johnson, Rafaella Biscayn, Rachel Shenton, Pedro Lenadro, Florian Clare, Joplin Sibtain | Written by Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland | Directed by Renny Harlin Masked killers Scarecrow, Dollface and Pin-up Girl return for this slasher sequel, the second part of Renny […]

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22nd Dec2025

‘G.I. Joe #16: Dreadnok War – Part 4’ Review (Skybound)

by Phil Wheat

Written by Joshua Williamson | Art by Tom Reilly | Colourist: Jordie Bellaire | Letterer: Rus Wooton | Published by Skybound G.I. Joe #16 brings the Dreadnok War to a boiling point, delivering the kind of chaotic, character-driven carnage this arc has been promising since the opening chapter. If parts one through three were about […]

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22nd Dec2025

‘WWE Smackdown’ Review (Dec 19th 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: Nia Jax & Lash Legend def. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) The following is courtesy of wwe.com: After order broke down during a non-title match pitting Asuka […]

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22nd Dec2025

The Filmmaker’s Podcast #483: Kristen Stewart & Imogen Poots on ‘The Chronology of Water’

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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20th Dec2025

Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up – Episode 2: Ninja Turtles Crash and Burn!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome back to Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up, where we dive into the latest additions to the shelves – from boutique label boxsets and limited editions to 4K Ultra HD upgrades, Blu-rays, steelbooks, slipcovers, and everything in between. In this episode, we take a closer look at new titles, collector editions, overlooked gems, packaging highlights, […]

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20th Dec2025

Hasbro is coming for your shelf with a new Marvel Legends wave

by Phil Wheat

Hasbro Pulse is once again coming for collectors’ wallets, unveiling a new wave of Marvel Legends Series figures that leans hard into classic comics, fan-favourite characters, and display-first design. This latest lineup delivers exactly what Legends fans expect: premium deco, sharp sculpting, and plenty of articulation, all built for posing, photographing, and endlessly rearranging on […]

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20th Dec2025

Nerdly Presents: NCBD – Episode 2: December Comic Pick-Ups (Dec 1–12)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to Episode 2 of the new Nerdly Comics series, Nerdly Presents: NCBD! Each week for NCBD (New Comic Book Day), I take a quick look at what I picked up, what stood out on the shelves, and which books added a little extra chaos to my pull list. Think of it as a weekly […]

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20th Dec2025

‘Terrifier: The ARTcade Game’ out now in indulgent Collector’s Editions!

by Phil Wheat

If you’re the kind of horror fan who still believes that physical media matters, then Terrifier: The ARTcade Game has your name written all over it… probably in blood. This is horror you can actually hold, with Physical Standard and downright indulgent Collector’s Editions that feel tailor-made for fans who proudly display their love of […]

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20th Dec2025

Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up Special – Unboxing 2 Monster Second Sight Boxsets!

by Phil Wheat

Welcome back to Nerdly Presents: Physical Media Round-Up – and this is a BIG one. Not a regular episode. Not a casual shelf check. This is a special, full-on collector hype edition, because today we’re unboxing two absolute MONSTERS from Second Sight: the brand-new Re-Animator and Possession boxsets. These are the kind of releases that […]

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19th Dec2025

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weavseqer, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Kate Winslet | Written by James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver | Directed by James Cameron Director James Cameron returns with Avatar: Fire and Ash, […]

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19th Dec2025

‘Santa-N: The Red Awakening’ VOD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Shelby Swanson, Billy Joseph Jr., Janet Yates, Caroline Croucher, Paul A. Rossi, Mark E. Holmes, Makenna Bryant, Bug Posey, Joshua Blanchett Jr. | Written and Directed by Frank Raybuck The latest entry in the VERY long list of Christmas-themed horrors is Santa-N: The Red Awakening, a title that makes absolutely no sense… until you […]

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19th Dec2025

‘Elf in the Hood’ VOD Review

by Alain Elliott

Stars: Michele Chavez, Chad Davis-Lenette, Sabina Gavrilov, Taylor Latham, Tidus, Kerry Walker, Tiffanie Williams | Written and Directed by Jamaal Burden Well, you can’t say I didn’t know what I was getting into with the title Elf in the Hood. I could be wrong, but I think the only other horror icon to go ‘in […]

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19th Dec2025

‘TNA Wrestling’ Review (Dec 18th 2025)

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 the show… Match #1: 20-Man TNA World Championship No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal – Winner: Bear Bronson The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com: We kick things off with a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the […]

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19th Dec2025

‘AEW: Dynamite & Collision – Holiday Bash’ Review (Dec 17th 2025)

by Phil Wheat

Welcome to this week’s review of AEW, which was broadcast from Manchester’s Co-Op Live – which is only a 15-minute train ride from Nerdly HQ – and was a three-hour Dynamite/Collision Holiday Bash special! Also, AEW’s official recaps are getting rather long, so we’ll be abbreviating them where we can to save your eyes! With […]

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19th Dec2025

Mantic Universe Podcast – Episode 162: MUP Champions: Wishlisting & Xirkaali

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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19th Dec2025

The Future of Digital Entertainment and Interactive Gaming

by James Smith

Digital entertainment no longer sits in one box called “games”. It now blends streaming, social chat, live events, and short sessions on the move. A commuter can start a match on a phone, continue on a laptop, then finish on a console. That flexibility changes what creators build and what audiences expect. People also judge […]

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19th Dec2025

From MLS to Milan? The European Clubs Tracking Canada’s New Midfield Prodigies

by James Smith

While the flow of talent from Major League Soccer (MLS) into the world’s elite league used to be a trickle, it is now becoming a constant flow, with Canadian youth being among the key players in the growing trend. The success of Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David has proven that the North American Development System […]

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18th Dec2025

‘Possession: Limited Edition’ 4K UHD Review (Second Sight)

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent, Johanna Hofer, Carl Duering, Shaun Lawton, Michael Hogben  | Written by Andrzej Żuławski, Frederic Tuten | Directed by Andrzej Żuławski Some films are easy to recommend. Andrzej Żuławski’s Possession is not one of those films. Not because it isn’t brilliant – it absolutely is – but […]

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