Abalone is a classic abstract game that pitches two teams of marbles against each other in a mind-bending puzzle that feels reminiscent of Othello and Draughts, but with its own unique mechanic based on momentum. It is played on a minimalistic but appealing raised board that houses two chunky sets of marbles and it is […]
In horror there is certain territory that is hard to encroach on, and children is one of them. This week Ash vs Evil Dead brings a toddler into the horror in a way that is shockingly good and brings back memories of Army of Darkness. While Ash (Bruce Campbell) is dealing with the baby from […]
Monty Python’s Spamalot is a musical comedy adaption of the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), itself a parody of the Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of a very round table. With Spamalot currently on a quest across the UK, I attended the most recent performance at the Towngate Theatre. Having […]
In Divinity Derby, up to six rival Gods amuse themselves by betting on the outcome of three consecutive races that take place between mythical creatures who race around an abstract, circular track. With beasts like a gryphon, a phoenix and a lamissu in play and the players representing Gods from numerous mythologies, Divinity Derby is a […]
A world without Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) would be a world where the Saviours are out of control. In this week’s The Walking Dead we see just what this would be like, and the after effects of a battle with a secret silent new killer edge to it. With Negan out of the picture, Simon […]
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 […]
Stars: Jessica Cameron, Jim Van Bebber, Scott Gabbey, David E. McMahon, Gene Palubicki, Maureen Pelamati, Josh Townsend, Scott Alan Warner, Andy Winton | Written and Directed by Stephen Biro When you think of the Guinea Pig series you think lo-fi, low budget exploitation shockers that push the boundaries of taste and decency, packed with gore […]
I’m a fan of first-person shooter games where the action is constant, and often the pace is aggressive. Sometimes though it is nice to relax and play a game like Euro Truck Driver where the open road and a time limit is your only enemy. This is a reason I looked at Train Sim World: […]
If I had to summarize my thoughts on My Hero Academia Season 1, it would be: It has a relatable high school setting, a great lead character, amazing humor and an entertaining story. However, it ended Season 1 in a way that definitely wasn’t subtle about how a second season should be coming and I’m […]
Welcome to another edition of Catching Up with the Classics where I talk about a comic book series or story that I have failed to read up to this point. This time I am taking at Walt Simonson’s run on Thor, specifically The Mighty Thor #337 – #355 My Background: In this section, I review […]
On this week’s episode of the Comic Concierge Greg Beppler from the Talking in Circles podcasts guests as we talk about one of the best comics out today: Black Hammer Vol. 1. We talk about how Greg got into comics and what a book like Black Hammer says about the medium itself. Once they were […]
Vikings: War of the Clans is a strategy browser game where players take control of Scandinavian chiefs known as Jarls in order to build settlements, attain heroes and wage war against each other in a Viking themed world. The game uses striking 3D visuals that sets it apart from other browser MMO games and a […]
Stars: John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona, Max Zhang, Charlie Day | Written by Steven S. DeKnight, Emily Carmichael, Kira Snyder, T.S. Nowlin | Directed by Steven S. DeKnight Rumours of the apocalypse’s cancellation were apparently premature as the robots vs monsters franchise is back for a […]
As the second game in the Quartermaster General series, Victory or Death: The Peloponnesian Wars uses Ian Brody’s card-driven supply line system to replicate a tighter, smaller conflict than the original. As a result, Victory or Death brings with it a lower player count (four instead of six) and a few subtle tweaks to the way […]
Stars: Jenna Kanell, Catherine Corcoran, David Howard Thornton, Margaret Reed, Katie Maguire, Sylvia Ward, Gino Cafarelli, Michael Leavy, Samantha Scaffidi, Erick Zamora | Written and Directed by Damien Leone Clowns always send alarm bells through us because there is something unnatural about them. The fake smile created by a mask that hides the true feelings underneath, it is […]
Stars: Suzanne Clement, Allan Hawco, Shelley Thompson, Geza Kovacs | Written and Directed by Michael Melski The second of two films shown back-to-back at Starburst Film Festival that dealt with the loss of a child and the breakdown in a relationship. This particular film comes from what I personally consider the home of good horror, […]
Written by Simon Furman | Art by Marco Turini | Published by Titan Comics Although Brian Wood and Simon Furman are still listed as co-plotters, each issue that comes seems to have Furman’s fingerprints on it more and more. For me, Brian Wood writes a purer story, focusing on the bigger picture, whereas Simon Furman […]
This week’s theme appears to be balance as every disappointing issue is matched with a pleasant or unsung surprise comic that needs more attention. A lot to discuss in the week of comic that was including this week’s recommendation of the week: The Despicable Deadpool #296. This Week’s Rundown: (00:02:11) Despicable Deadpool #296 (00:08:01) Secret […]
Stars: Alec Owen, Ben Gigli, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Greg Sestero, Erik Sandoval, Chelsea St. John, Skyler Rousselet, Larry King, Logan Olson, Jon Worley, Matt Hargreaves, Ian Ahern, Lily Cade, Laura Lee Cebrick, Ela Darling | Written by 5-Second Films | Directed by Tomm Jacobsen, Michael Rousselet, Jon Salmon Is Dude Bro Party Massacre III the first Oscar […]
This week’s episode of Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams appears to have come at a perfect time. With the shady practices of prying into our privacy to understand us, even if we agree to it or not, the Governments of the world have shown the ability to shape how we think. In an extreme version […]
Stars: Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams | Developed by Salim Akil This week’s episode is all about family secrets and the rifts that occur between the characters when the secrets are exposed. Episode 9 opens with Jefferson Pierce releasing his frustrations with Gambi and his secrets on a heavy bag and […]
