Universal Studios Hollywood and Spirit Airlines Themed-Airbus Takes Flight

February 21, 2024February 22, 2024 Michael Lee

Universal Studios Hollywood and Spirit Airlines have unveiled their first themed-airbus collaboration. The first-ever Airbus A320neo featuring a Super Nintendo World aircraft wrap took to the skies and flew from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). And for the passengers who want to experience the flight for themselves, the specially-themed aircraft will continue flying to destinations through May 2024.

Movies, Trailers, Video Games

Watch the Official Trailer for ‘Borderlands’

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 Sophia Soto

Welcome to Eli Roth’s Borderlands! That’s right, the best-selling video game franchise is being brought to the big screen by an insanely talented cast, which includes Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

Podcasts, Video Games

The Middle Geeks Episode 62: ‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ Review and Updates on Gaza

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 Swara Salih

We welcome back Jasmin and Isa to discuss the latest from Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise that takes us to the heart of Abbasid Baghdad!

Interview, Streaming, Video Games

Marching into Season 2 with ‘Halo’ Stars Joseph Morgan and Bokeem Woodbine

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Mike Manalo

Halo is back for a second season on Paramount+! The adaptation of the legendary video game series debuted last year on the streaming platform, and quickly became the service’s most watched original to date. And with a reception like that, you know they had to up the ante this season, expanding the universe with new characters while evolving fan favorites.

DC Comics, Reviews, Video Games

NOC Review: ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’ is the DC ‘Endgame’ Event We Needed

February 4, 2024February 8, 2024 Dominic Mah

I had this whole preamble written, but here’s the most important thing. It’s tempting to say that Rocksteady Studios’ Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is the best DC Comics movie made to date. I just watched a ten-minute cutscene that occurs about halfway through the campaign, involving Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Squad in a running battle around Metropolis, and I may still be shaken.

Television, Video Games

Kaitlyn Dever Officially Joins ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 Mike Manalo

If you’ve ever played The Last of Us Part II, you know you’re in for a huge shock! And part of that is courtesy of a character named Abby! As soon as The Last of Us show became a hit, speculation around whether or not they’d move forward with adapting Part II became rampant, and chief among that was who was going to portray Abby. Today, we officially got that answer!

Podcasts, Video Games

FDI Cast 183: Eyes Up, Guardian

December 23, 2023 Jamie

Our last cast of 2023! Brandon catches up with the goings ons in Destiny 2 after years of not shooting the mans. Plus, a holiday bonus at the end of the cast!

DC Comics, Video Games

‘Suicide Squad’ Game Debuts Delightful Poison Ivy Scene for Gamers to Complain About

December 20, 2023December 22, 2023 Dominic Mah

Suicide Squad Insider Episode 2 came out today, offering more details about Rocksteady Studios’ upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. SPOILERS AHEAD.

Podcasts, Video Games

FDI Cast 182: Hot Pot for Piggies

December 8, 2023 Jamie

Jamie discovers the secret to moist pork at an all-you-can-eat restaurant, and could Brandon be dusting off his MIDA Multi-tool to rejoin his friends in the final days of Destiny 2?

Television, Video Games

Teaser Trailer for Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ Will Melt Your Face!

December 2, 2023February 26, 2024 Mike Manalo

Time to grab your Pip-Boys! Fallout is coming to life! The immensely popular video game franchise is hitting Prime Video next year. And we have the very first look at the show right now!

DC Comics, Video Games

11 Optimistic ‘Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’ Thoughts (for Thanksgiving!)

November 19, 2023November 27, 2023 Dominic Mah

***Updated, because a new Harley Quinn trailer dropped yesterday.***

Rocksteady Games’ Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, originally slated for release in 2022, is now set to launch on February 2, 2024.

Marvel, Movies, Video Games

How ‘The Marvels’ and Spider-Man Held Me Together: A Quantum-Entangled Timeline

October 16, 2023January 25, 2024 Dominic Mah

Don’t! You tell me to smile!
You stick around I’ll make it worth your while!
The Beastie Boys, “Intergalactic”

The last five years have not even been fooling around.

Trailers, Video Games

New ‘Mortal Kombat 1’ Launch Trailer Debuts

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 Edward Hong

Warner Bros. Games today unveiled the gameplay launch trailer for Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios.

Conventions, Video Games

‘Mortal Kombat 1’ SDCC Panel Reveals New Playable Characters

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 Edward Hong

Today, during the Mortal Kombat 1 panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego, Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios revealed Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka as the latest playable characters joining the game’s main roster.

Trailers, Video Games

Official Lin Kuei Trailer Revealed for ‘Mortal Kombat 1’

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 Edward Hong

Today Warner Bros. Games announced Smoke and Rain as the latest playable characters joining the main roster for Mortal Kombat 1, the latest installment in the acclaimed videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios.

Anime, Video Games

ATLUS Reveals New ‘Persona 3 Reload’ Gameplay and Character Details

July 4, 2023July 23, 2023 Edward Hong

Yesterday at Anime Expo 2023, ATLUS debuted a new gameplay video and character details for Akihiko, Mitsuru, and Fuuka for their highly anticipated RPG remake Persona 3 Reload!

Movies, Music, Video Games

Happy World Tetris Day with Apple TV+ and aespa!

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 Laura Sirikul

It’s World Tetris Day!

In honor of the day that inventor created the game in 1984, Apple TV+ wanted to release a special video tied to their recent released film, Tetris. Very fitting with the gaming/AI theme, global K-pop sensation, asespa, teamed up with the film for a song — “Hold On Tight.”

Reviews, Star Wars, Video Games

The Boglings 2, aka a ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Review

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 Edward Hong

Judging merely from the 9+ hours of gameplay I’ve played so far, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a worthy sequel to its already fantastic Fallen Order original and expands the game in every way from accessibility, lightsaber & Force combat options, vastly increased open worlds to explore, and a companion combat system that never gets in your way.

Interview, Movies, Video Games

Meeting the Mario Bros., aka Chris Pratt and Charlie Day from ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

April 5, 2023March 28, 2023 Mike Manalo

Let’s-a-go! Today’s the day, folks! The Super Mario Bros. Movie finally hits theaters. And to celebrate, all this week we’ve brought you the latest from stars Keegan-Michael Key and Seth Rogan, who play Toad and Donkey Kong. But today, finally, we have the biggest of these interviews! We were able to sit down with the invincible stars of the film, and greatest heroes the Mushroom Kingdom has ever seen, Mario and Luigi, themselves, Chris Pratt and Charlie Day!

Interview, Movies, Video Games

Discussing Donkey Kong with ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Star Seth Rogen

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Mike Manalo

Donkey Kong is an icon! Little do people know Mario was actually a spin off of the original Donkey Kong game where the eponymous ape threw barrels at the then-unnamed character, “Jumpman,” who later became Mario. So when jumping into the role of the most famous video game ape in the world for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Seth Rogen had a lot to live up to. And thankfully, he nailed the role, like he was the king of the jungle!

Interview, Movies, Video Games

Talking about Toad with Keegan-Michael Key of ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Mike Manalo

I’m not going to lie, Toad is my favorite character from the Mario franchise. He’s small, scrappy, courageous. And he’s literally the fastest accelerator in Mario Kart, which gives me the upper hand (I’m cheap like that). So it was exciting to hear that not only would he have a prominent role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but also the talented voice behind him, Keegan-Michael Key, completely nailed the Toad voice!

Star Wars, Video Games

Fighting a !!%@! Rancor in ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 Edward Hong

Thanks to the folks at Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment, I was able to play four hours of the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and right from the get-go, if you’re a fan of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, you’re gonna love the upcoming sequel, which will be available for the PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on April 28.

Animation, Movies, Video Games

Happy Mar10 Day from ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 Mike Manalo

Well folks, today is March 10, or Mar10 for short. Which, for those unfamiliar, is the feast of Mario, patron saint of the Mushroom Kingdom, who defeated the evil King Koopa to save the princess and all the little toadstools from tyranny. It is a religious holiday for many, and to commemorate this, Nintendo and Illumination have released the final trailer for the highly anticipated The Super Mario Bros. Movie!