“This is only the beginning,” remarks Zendaya’s desert warrior Chani towards the end of Denis Villeneuve’s take on Frank Herbert’s colossal 1965 sci-fi novel Dune. Those words alone should thrill fans, for Villeneuve wisely does not try to cram all of Herbert’s hefty tome into his two-and-a-half-hour running time – …
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“Always bet on Asian!” cackles a cocksure comic character on the periphery of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings who has just won big off the back of such a wager. It is notable though – and more than a little shaming – that it has taken Marvel …
Read More »Shure MV7 review: “This might be the streamer mic to rule them all”
The Shure MV7 microphone is built upon a rich history in the audio industry and now aims to become one of the best microphones for streaming. If you’ve been to see live music, listened to a public speech, or endured an open mic poetry night, you’ve heard a Shure microphone. …
Read More »Vizio V51x-J6 soundbar review: “easy-breezy installation and floor-thumping surround sound”
The Vizio V51 soundbar range has a new entry: the V51x-J6. This is a soundbar that is one of those unsuspecting pieces of tech that looks quiet – and is anything but. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Vizio V51x-J6, especially if you’re in the market for a new soundbar – …
Read More »Fear Street Part 1: 1994 review: “New Netflix horror is a fun throwback slasher”
Grab your duvet and your best friends, we’re going back to the ‘90s for this highly nostalgic throwback slasher. Fear Street Part 1: 1994 – an R-Rated adaptation of R. L. Stine’s novels – has been made with teenage sleepovers, squeamish first dates, and every other popcorn-friendly situation in mind. …
Read More »Loki episode 3 review: “Tom Hiddleston’s playing second fiddle on his own show”
Warning: this Loki episode 3 review contains spoilers. If you have not watched the Disney Plus show yet, then bookmark this page and come back when you’re all caught up… Loki takes a step into outer space. He’s just fallen through a time door with a mysterious Loki Variant, nicknamed Sylvie, and …
Read More »Scarlet Nexus review: “A brilliant battle system let down by underwhelming side content”
Anime has always struggled with an overabundance of the “hero” trope. In any world of demons and unstoppable foes, one unwitting nobody will rise to the top of the pile through brains and brawn in godly measure to claim the title of ‘hero’. This person might not be the smartest, …
Read More »Loki episode 1 review: “Tom Hiddlestons a joy in time-bending premiere”
Warning: this Loki episode 1 review contains spoilers. If you have not watched the Disney Plus show yet, then bookmark this page and come back when you’re all caught up… Marvel’s foray into streaming television has allowed the studio to finally delve into the deepest, strangest depths of the comics to cherry-pick …
Read More »Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode 3 review: “Things get dark”
Warning: This review contains major spoilers for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 3 Things get dark in Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode 3 – and that’s not just because Clone Force 99 gets stranded on the dark side of a moon. “Replacements” is a short, tight …
Read More »AOC GH300 Review: “Safe and iterative, but great sounding for the price”
AOC is a brand that’s more synonymous with the best gaming monitor market than the gaming headset market. But, with the release of the AOC GH300, this Netherlands-based company is looking to take a crack at the cheap-end of the best gaming headsets (opens in new tab) market. Priced at …
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