More people than ever are choosing to go to college which means that the job market is becoming more competitive as more and more people get degrees. So many people think that they need to go to college and get a degree, otherwise, they’re never going to get a job. The problem is, college isn’t […]
Did you know that board games have been around since time immemorial? Played by people from all across the world, evidence of their existence has been found everywhere from Ancient Egyptian burial sites through to the Buddhist games list, a document dating back to the 6th century BCE. Although the exact incarnation of these games has varied […]
These days, playing video games competitively is considered to be a sport. There are tournaments all over the world that give away prize pots that can reach well over $1 million. As this sport has increased in popularity, it’s now prevalent in the betting industry. eSports betting is far more significant than it ever was […]
Most people would never dream of planning a robbery in their life. We are all quite content to live law-abiding lives and yet we consistently love to sit down and watch a heist film. Why is this the case? Let’s take a deeper look. A Long History We have been enjoying heist films ever since […]
It would seem there is only one place to start this week. Last week Detective Comics reached issue 1000! It is the second DC title to reach the significant landmark after Action Comics in 2017. We could argue all day about which character is more important/more popular but really we should be celebrating two icons […]
As we near the end of the first quarter of 2019 many industries are analysing how well business is and what, if any trends are becoming too prominent not to be taken notice of. One of those industries that are always evaluating what is required to succeed is the gambling industry, especially as many economies […]
We’re still in the first quarter of 2019 and already, it’s looking as though this year might genuinely be one to remember when it comes to online gaming. With so many potential classics and great releases already available, with more set to arrive in the coming months, there’ll be plenty to keep us busy and […]
You could not but hear at least a portion of all the hype around escape rooms. For some they are exciting, for others terrifying, for some boring, and for others brain-twisting, However, whatever people around you may say, there is no better way to form your personal opinion on them than trying to solve one […]
For many, a new year brings hope, positivity and change. For gamers, a new year means only one thing – new releases. With the majority of young people owning a games console, it’s no wonder the market continues to grow, with new games coming out every month of every year. And this year is no […]
2019 is set to be another year of cinematic success. However it has a lot to live up to following an incredible 2018. Here are three movies that are set to excite and should not be missed for movie fans in the coming 12 months. These are likely to prove popular selections for the highest […]
These days, past successful shows are finding new life as reboots, a prequel or a sequel or as a movie. “Deadwood” is returning to HBO, “Will & Grace” and “Murphy Brown” returned to NBC and CBS, respectively. A new “91020” is set for Fox and the fix is in – “Breaking Bad” is coming back […]
Welcome to the latest installment in our regular Movies You May Have Missed series here on Nerdly, in which I highlight some of, what I think, are the best movies that have flown under the radar of many or have been “forgotten” in the intervening years since its release. This time round its the action […]
This past weekend I attended London Film and Comic Con Spring (LFCC) at the Kensington Olympia. This is the first time Showmasters have organised an LFCC at this time of year. Usually it is at the end of July, I attended it about three years ago and it was by far the best convention I […]
Digital pioneers transforming society The nerds of yesterday are the commercial technologists of today, and they are the ones developing technology that leaves a mark on the world. Modern nerds have moved out of their parent’s basement and completely turned their reputation around globally. Thanks to the outstanding success of people like Steve Jobs, Mark […]
Music graduates frequently have troubles finding a job. But is it really that difficult for them to get employed? Let’s try and find out! Thousands of people who want to develop their creative skills choose to pursue a degree in music. Being a music student requires you to invest a lot of time and effort […]
Welcome back to our ongoing From VHS to VOD column – our guide through the strange and obscure – the odd, unseen and unreleased (well unreleased on disc formats) films available on streaming and on-demand services. Once again we’re taking a look at the obscure movies hitting Amazon Prime Video – available for streaming and/or […]
2019 is set to be a fantastic year for gaming as the industry continues to grow at the rate of knots. Video gaming really is bigger than ever, and this shown in the fact the American gaming industry grew just short of 20% back in 2017, and this has continued through to 2019. There are […]
2019 is set to be another bumper year for gaming with the industry continuing to grow, as competition rises between the leading consoles in the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PS4. Last year there was a number of very successful games released such as God of War and of course Red Dead Redemption 2, which […]
