Buzz Lightyear is unquestionably one of the most iconic animated characters of all time. Ever since the original Toy Story was released in 1995 (yes, it really has been that long), Buzz has captivated children’s hearts with his heroism. Not long ago, Pixar and Disney released Lightyear, a sort of origin story that explains how … Read more
The movie industry is in something of a tricky spot right now. While there are a huge number of great movies still hitting cinemas on a regular basis, some cinema chains have admitted that they’re struggling to continue operating after COVID decimated their earnings, and movements like the unfortunate “Gentleminions” trend have damaged cinemagoers’ faith … Read more
The Nintendo 64 is often seen as the less “accessible” console of its generation, largely because of how difficult it apparently was to develop for it. However, if you owned an N64, the truth is that you had access to just as large and exciting a library as other gamers did. Sure, it was perhaps … Read more
There’s no game quite like The Sims. We realise that rather scuppers us when we’re putting together a list of games like The Sims, but the reality is that EA’s life sim-come-god game has dominated its corner of the market so utterly that it’s genuinely difficult to think of a game that does something sufficiently … Read more
There are few movies as enduring and beloved as the original 1995 Toy Story. It’s hard to believe the movie came out when it did, given its huge leap forward in terms of CGI animation, but it really has been that long since Woody, Buzz, and their friends entertained us with their antics. Toy Story … Read more
Despite its relatively offbeat and strange setting, SpongeBob SquarePants is actually one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. At time of writing, SpongeBob has managed to rake in $14.8 billion across various TV shows, movies, video games, and assorted merchandising endeavours, and that number is only likely to grow as time goes on. … Read more
If you haven’t heard of Twitch Sings, rest assured that you’re not alone. This rather curious karaoke game was released back in 2019 for PC and was developed by Rock Band and Guitar Hero alumnus Harmonix. There were originally mobile versions in the works, but they were shelved, presumably as the game wasn’t performing quite … Read more
If you haven’t tried Planet Coaster yet and you’re a big fan of management or simulation games, then we’d definitely recommend it. The essence of the game is building your own park and trying to attract as many customers to it as possible; in that regard, it’s a lot like the old Theme Park series, … Read more
Our combatants are the lead characters from Metroid Prime and Halo. Who would win if the two were to clash? Find out! Okay, here are our combatants. One a survivor of the galaxy using armor given to her by the Chozo, a long forgotten race that once had adopted her and raised her. The other is a cyborg … Read more
Without it, the supply closets would go unused on Grey’s Anatomy. The siblings would all only have each other to fight on Brothers & Sisters. Ted wouldn’t have anything to talk to his children about on How I Met Your Mother. And Gossip Girl’s website would be empty. And whether the romance is in the shape of a triangle, unrequited, forbidden, … Read more
The city-building genre of games is incredibly vast and varied, but there are a handful of titles and franchises that stand tall over the rest. If you love to plot out your own communities and optimize them into bustling hubs for all of your citizens, then join us as we list the 20 Best City … Read more
Although many people think reality TV has its origins in the 1990s, it was actually invented far earlier than that. The very first reality TV show was created in the 1970s, although people probably didn’t think of it as a reality show; nevertheless, it’s one of the many old reality TV shows that the public … Read more
There’s nothing more frustrating than being deep into an online game only to come up against high ping. Your game lags out, your opponents win because you weren’t around to defend your base or protect the objective, and you throw your controller to the ground in frustration (or smash your keyboard or mouse – we’ve … Read more
The Japanese RPG has been a core staple of gaming for decades. Today, it’s a bigger deal than ever, with titles stretching the genre to amazing new directions. JRPG fans have some pretty great titles to check out. From classic turn-based games to full-on action adventures, there’s no shortage of Japanese-made role-playing goodness. We’ve put … Read more
If there’s one trope that has come to dominate romantic comedies in the last couple of decades, it’s the “love-hate relationship”. Two individuals who supposedly loathe each other find themselves drawn together due to circumstances, and wouldn’t you know it, they discover that they’re actually insanely attracted to one another. Peter Hutchings’ The Hating Game … Read more