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Telebbit, developed by Ikina Games and published by Hyper Real, tasks players with navigating six stages of grueling platformer gameplay as they guide the titular protagonist on a quest for revenge. The game pushes players to their limits with an ever-growing list of challenges, often trying a little too hard to be too difficult. Difficult

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the latest rumors about Christopher Nolan’s next film (1:00) and wishcast some lost IP remakes for current hot directors (7:00). Then, they discuss one of the most exciting movies at the box office right now, Edward Berger’s Conclave, the papal conclave thriller starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley

The Netflix film The Remarkable Life of Ibelin captures the power of video games in a way that I have rarely seen since 2017’s Dad of Light. The subject of the documentary film, directed by Benjamin Ree, is Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer who died at age 25. When his parents mourned him, they did so thinking

Russillo opens the show with another edition of Tales From the Couch to recap Tuesday’s NBA action (0:47). Then, he’s joined by Albert Breer to discuss Anthony Richardson’s benching, share his MVP thoughts, and break down the trade deadline (15:15). Finally, actor Ed Quinn joins to share stories from his time acting and modeling (57:30),

NYX #4 is published by Marvel Comics. It was written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, with art by Enid Balám, colors by Raúl Angulo, and letters by Joe Sabino. In this latest issue, Prodigy searches for the definition of mutant culture, and Ms. Marvel comes to him with news of an upcoming attack. The

Mallory Rubin and Ben Lindbergh crack the case to recap the Only Murders in the Building Season 4 finale. They discuss how this season’s central mystery measures up to past seasons, the (at times overly) self-referential aspects of the series, and how it sets up Season 5 (1:46). Later, they award a handful of superlatives,

Read our interview with Deck Nine Games developers about Life is Strange: Double Exposure. Years have passed since the events at Arcadia Bay, and Max Caulfield (Hannah Telle) has finally found someplace where she feels she belongs in this sequel to 2015’s Life Is Strange. With friends and a job that embraces her art, Max is

Juliet is back with Ringer colleague Jodi Walker to discuss this week’s celeb and pop culture highlights, starting with Zach Bryan and Brianna Chickenfry’s breakup (1:56). Then, they discuss Stevie Nicks’s Rolling Stone interview (21:44), Timothée Chalamet attending his look-alike contest, and more! Host: Juliet LitmanGuest: Jodi WalkerProducer: Jade Whaley Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts

Black Iron Prison floats in the orbit of Jupiter’s moon Callisto. As a guard, you were hoping for a quiet shift. That came to an end when a zombie virus broke out, sending the facility into disarray. Now, you are one of several individuals trying to fight through undead hordes, malfunctioning robots, and more to

Johnny is joined in Amsterdam (a little later than usual this week) by the one and only Tina Barta to share behind-the-scenes stories, tell you what ended up on the cutting room floor, and recap all the drama between Bananas’s angels and Devin’s minions in Episode 10. Surprise guest Aviv Melmed Bruno pops by later

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Season 5 Episode 4 (Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka) is one of the most shocking and satisfying episodes the series has had in a while. It’s also almost objectively the best episode the season has had yet. All

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for Severance Season 2 (0:00) and Say Nothing, which were released this week (1:00). Then they talk about two recent independently made shows—Penelope from Mark Duplass and Shatter Belt from James Ward Byrkit (21:08)—and how this burgeoning independent TV industry compares to the independent movie scene of the

Sure, ghosts, monsters, and zombies are the usual frights during Halloween. But 9-1-1 Season 8 Episode 5, titled “Masks,” written by Taylor Wong and directed by Christine Khalafian, explores a different kind of scare: being alone. Ironically, it’s the funniest episode in a long while, aside from a harrowing scene involving Denny, but the episode’s

Matt is joined by writer Bruce Eric Kaplan (Girls, Seinfeld, Six Feet Under) to discuss the life of a TV writer and how it has changed over the years, particularly coming out of the pandemic. Bruce talks about his new book—They Went Another Way: A Hollywood Memoir—chronicling his time during the pandemic as a struggling

If you’re a dedicated horror fan, then Halloween season is just like any other month. Sure, it’s fun to go the extra mile and dress up as one of your favorite horror icons. Maybe even eat copious amounts of chocolate and candy while wondering why there’s no adult trick or treating. If you’re going out

Nathan talks about his experience watching Joni Mitchell perform at the Joni Jam (1:00). Then he and Nora discuss all the news that came out of Taylor Swift’s three Miami shows, including her giving Dave Portnoy a letter and debuting a new Reputation bodysuit (12:37). Finally, they take a moment to remember Liam Payne, the

A seemingly insignificant scene stands out in Episode 1 of Dandadan. At the end of their first run with Turbo Granny and the Serpoians in a delicate bit of detailed animation, Momo (Shion Wakayama) leans into Okuran’s (Natsuki Hanae) space and levels him with a swift, playful kick to the back of his legs. This

Join Rob in watching a mosh pit from a safe distance away while we celebrate System of a Down’s “Chop Suey.” Along the way, Rob discusses tension amongst band members, their potent political messages, and Rick Rubin’s impact on the band. Later, Rob is joined by Bandsplain’s Yasi Salek to further discuss System of a

Nightwing #119 is published by DC Comics. It was written by Dan Watters, with art by Dexter Soy, colors by Veronica Gandini, and letters by Wes Abbott. This issue is part of the All-In relaunch. In Nightwing #119, while a gang war starts to brew in Blüdhaven, Nightwing tries to placate all the sides simultaneously.

Now that Anora has hit select theaters, Sean assesses the state of the Best Picture race by running through a long (emphasis on long) list of 26 films that have a chance to be nominated at the Oscars (1:00). Then, Sean and Amanda discuss Anora, Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or–winning drama about a whirlwind romance between