18th Jul2017

‘Nidhogg 2’ coming to PC and PS4 next month!

by Phil Wheat

The sequel to 2014’s indie hit of stabby duelists, Nidhogg 2 is coming to PC and PS4 on August 15th, with PS4 pre-orders beginning today. For obvious reasons, Nidhogg 2‘s dramatic shift in art style has been a major point of conversation surrounding the game. For a brief look at the reasoning behind the move, […]

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18th Jul2017

Pop Addled: Movie Special – Spider-Man Homecoming

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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18th Jul2017

New look inside ‘Quake Champions #1’

by Phil Wheat

Quake Champions #1 is a brand-new comic based on the best-selling videogame franchise, which leads directly into the new game Quake Champions. This new story is written by Ram V (Brigands, Black Mumba), with sensational art by Alan Quah (Dark Souls). Titan Comics’ new series will delve into the bloody backgrounds of the Champions of […]

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17th Jul2017

Fantasia 2017: ‘Savage Dog’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Juju Chan, Cung Le, Keith David, Vladimir Kulich, Matthew Marsden, Charles Fathy | Written and Directed by Jesse V. Johnson OK, let’s all just say it together. Scott Adkins is the saviour of DTV action movies. Charismatic, skilled and just a downright badass (and likeable) actor, whatever Adkins seemingly touches […]

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17th Jul2017

Fantasia 2017: ‘Game of Death’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Erniel Baez D, Victoria Diamond, Sam Earle, Emelia Hellman, Catherine Saindon, Nick Serino, Thomas Vallieres | Written by Edouard Bond, Philip Kalin-Hajdu, Sebastien Landry, Laurence Baz Morais | Directed by Sebastien Landry, Laurence Baz Morais A hard-partying pack of teens come across a mysterious vintage game and can’t resist giving it a try. They […]

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17th Jul2017

‘Vaccine’ Review (Nintendo Switch)

by Phil Wheat

Find a vaccine for your infected friend before the time runs out, but be aware your friend will relapse sooner or later and you will have to find a new vaccine in a new randomly rebuilt house. Will you be able uncover the mystery to save your friend once and for all? Sounds easy right? […]

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17th Jul2017

Fantasia 2017: ‘The Honor Farm’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Olivia Applegate, Katie Folger, Dora Madison, Will Brittain, Louis Hunter, Jonny Mars, Liam Aiken, Mackenzie Astin, Josephine McAdam, Christina Parrish, Michael Eric Reid | Written by Karen Skloss, Jasmine Skloss Harrison, Jay Tonne, Jr. | Directed by Karen Skloss The gown, the hairstyling, the limousine, the prom date – all the familiar details that […]

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17th Jul2017

365Flicks Podcast – Episode 80: Spider-Man, Top 5, Eat Locals

by Phil Wheat

Here’s the latest episode of the 365Flick 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 on Podomatic and Libsyn, whilst we’ll be featuring each and every new episode as it premieres. 365Flicks Podcast – Episode 80: Spider-Man Homecoming, Top 5 […]

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16th Jul2017

BBC announce the thirteenth ‘Doctor Who’

by Phil Wheat

It was announced earlier this week that the new actor set to play Doctor Who, now that Peter Capaldi’s exit is imminent, would be named after the Wimbledon final today. Well, the final is over and we have the official word from the BBC… And the new Doctor is Jodie Whittaker (pictured above). Who you […]

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14th Jul2017

New images from Netflix & Marvel’s ‘Inhumans’

by Phil Wheat

With the official IMAX debut date crawling ever closer, here’s four new images from the Marvel TV show Inhumans, which stars Eme Ikwuakor as Gorgon, Ken Leung as Karnak, Anson Mount as Black Bolt, Serinda Swan as Medusa, Isabelle Cornish as Crystal, and Iwan Rheon as Maximus. The first two episodes of Marvel’s Inhumans will […]

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14th Jul2017

Final trailer & poster for Netflix drama ‘Ozark’

by Phil Wheat

Netflix have released the official final trailer and artwork for the highly anticipated series Ozark. Jason Bateman, who serves as an executive producer and director, stars as Marty Byrde, alongside Academy Award nominee Laura Linney as his wife Wendy. Dark drama Ozark, which also stars Esai Morales, Julia Garner, Marc Menchaca, Jason Butler Harner and […]

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14th Jul2017

‘End of a Gun’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Steven Seagal, Jade Ewen, Florin Piersic Jr., Jacob Grodnik, Jonathan Rosenthal, Ovidiu Niculescu, Claudiu Bleont, Troy Miller, Alexandre Nguyen, Andrei Ciopec | Written by Chuck Hustmyre, Keoni Waxman | Directed by Keoni Waxman When Decker (Seagal), a highly skilled ex-DEA agent, crosses paths with Lisa (Jade Ewen), she approaches him with a seductive proposition: help […]

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14th Jul2017

Frightfest 2017: ‘Eat Locals’ Preview

by Phil Wheat

The directorial debut of actor Jason Flemyng (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, X-Men: First Class), Eat Locals is an action-packed and darkly comic thriller of supernatural proportions, blending gut-busting laughs with blood-spattered shocks – which reunites the cast of Guy Ritchie’s crime comedy Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, with Nick Moran and […]

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13th Jul2017

Titan’s new ‘Fighting American’ book to debut as SDCC 2017

by Phil Wheat

Titan Comics have announced that fans attending San Diego Comic-Con will be able to get a first look at Titan Comics’ new Fighting American series with a convention special Issue #0 featuring a black and white pencil cover by comic book legend, and personal favourite of mine, Terry Dodson! Written by Gordon Rennie (2000AD, Starship […]

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13th Jul2017

Uppercut Games announce rogue-like ‘City of Brass’

by Phil Wheat

Crafted by veterans from 2K Australia / Irrational Games with titles such as BioShock, Tribes: Vengeance, Freedom Force and XCOM under their belts – City of Brass is a punishing first-person rogue-lite from Uppercut Games. Set in a city filled with treasure, traps and ghoulish foes. Armed with scimitar and a whip that can grab, […]

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13th Jul2017

Competition: Win a poster of ‘Genocidal Organ’ and a copy of the paperback too!

by Phil Wheat

An uncompromising examination of the human condition against the backdrop of ultra-violence, Genocidal Organ is a thought-provoking thrill ride from one of Japan’s greatest sci-fi minds. A definite staple for science fiction and anime fans alike. Official synopsis: When Bosnia’s capital fell victim to a nuclear attack, the western world transformed into a series of […]

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13th Jul2017

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 184: Limp Bacon!

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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12th Jul2017

Fantasia 2017 Preview: ‘Tilt’

by Phil Wheat

Directed Kasra Farahani (The Good Neighbour), Tilt is a prescient and chilling character study with added components of social relevance, described as “aimed towards the uncomfortable “new normal” of white male rage and entitlement”. The film had its World Premiere in the Midnight section of the Tribeca Film Festival last April; and this week it’s […]

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12th Jul2017

Fantasia 2017 Preview: Trent Haaga’s ’68 Kill’

by Phil Wheat

Based on the Bryan Smith novel of the same name, 68 Kill is written and directed by Trent Haaga (Citizen Toxie, Chop, Deadgirl) and stars Matthew Gray Gubler, AnnaLynne McCord, Sheila Vand, Alisha Boe, Sam Eidson and Lucy Faust. Trailer-dwelling, sewage-pumping Chip (Matthew Gray Gubler) may not lead the most glamorous life, but he’s got […]

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12th Jul2017

Cinema Geeks: Episode 141 – Summer Preview II

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 141: Summer Preview II Today on Episode 141 of […]

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11th Jul2017

‘Security’ DVD Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Antonio Banderas, Ben Kingsley, Liam McIntyre, Chad Lindberg, Gabriella Wright, Cung Le, Mark Rhino Smith, Jiro Wang, Katherine de la Rocha, Lillian Blankenship, Velimir Velev | Written by Tony Mosher, John Sullivan | Directed by Alain Desrochers Down on his luck and desperate for work, ex-special services veteran Eddie (Banderas) takes a job as […]

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11th Jul2017

New gameplay video from ‘Monster Hunter: World’

by Phil Wheat

Capcom have released a brand new gameplay video for Monster Hunter: World. The video takes a deeper look at how one of the upcoming title’s quests unfolds as players set off on their journey to defeat the giant new monster, Anjanath, in the lush and leafy paradise of the Ancient Forest. Step into the gameplay […]

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