Woody is unquestionably one of the most iconic characters of the Toy Story franchise, as well as of the Disney oeuvre as a whole. Alongside Buzz Lightyear (and others like Rex and Mr. Potato Head), Woody brings a relatable heart and soul to the Toy Story series; he grounds the action, and much of the … Read more
Although the concept of the teen comedy film dates way back to the 1960s, the genre truly came into its own during the late-1990s and early-2000s, shepherded into the mainstream by wild movies like American Pie. Originally released in 1999 and directed by Paul Weitz, American Pie pushed the envelope further than ever before, featuring … Read more
When Blumhouse announced they were working on an adaptation of the classic 70’s show Fantasy Island, some fans of the original series – who also knew what Blumhouse is – were genuinely flabbergasted. After all, this is the same studio that gave us such modern horror classics as Get Out and the Paranormal Activity franchise. … Read more
Techland’s 2015 masterpiece Dying Light found a novel way to revive the zombie game genre: combine the FPS terror of Left 4 Dead with the first-person free-running systems of Mirror’s Edge. This mixture proved to be a wild success, and fans continued to enjoy the game’s base content and expansions for many years. With the … Read more
When it comes to turn-based/4X strategy games, the king of that space is still undoubtedly Civilization. The series first launched in 1991 and still maintains a stranglehold on its fans as well as the genre itself, with the latest entry being 2016’s Civilization VI. While Civ continues to set the standard for what to expect … Read more
2018’s The Meg took the bombastic action of the Fast and the Furious series and gave it a surprisingly effective underwater horror spin. With its combination of ridiculous action sequences and explosive special effects, The Meg is a fun watch that will keep you on your toes, as there is no telling when something will … Read more
For many M. Night Shyamalan fans, 2016’s Split was a return to form for the master storyteller that dazzled the world more than a decade before with The Sixth Sense. After years of blunders, we finally had a film that proved that Shyamalan was still at the top of his game. Part of Shyamalan’s Unbreakable … Read more
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