Dylan Blight, Author at Explosion Network

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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Open Beta Is Live Now

July 25, 2026

The open beta for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is now live on PS5 and PC

Adelaide Film Festival Reveals First Movies For AFF 2026

July 23, 2026

The Adelaide Film Festival has unveiled the first films in its 2026 program

PAX AUS 2026 Announces Austin Creed, Ify Nwadiwe And More

July 23, 2026

PAX AUS has revealed another major wave of guests for its 2026 event, including Austin Creed, Lenore Zann, Ify Nwadiwe, Mick Gordon and Final Fantasy creators Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and Toshio “Foxclon” Murouchi.

NBA 2K27 Reveals Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark And Derrick Rose Covers

July 23, 2026

2K has unveiled the cover athletes for NBA 2K27

Bethesda Confirms Fallout 3 And Fallout: New Vegas Remasters

July 22, 2026

Bethesda Game Studios has officially confirmed Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters

Bethesda Says The Elder Scrolls VI Is Now Its Main Focus

July 22, 2026

Bethesda Game Studios has confirmed The Elder Scrolls VI is now its primary development focus

Video Game Review

Toxic Commando Review

June 10, 2026

While some ideas play off, there’s a deluge of extra fluff here just to make the game feel larger, and it ruins what it has going for it.

Code Vein II Review

May 22, 2026

Code Vein II succeeds because its core systems are simply enjoyable

Invincible VS Review

May 21, 2026

Invincible VS feels like a fighting game made specifically for people like me

Kirby Air Riders Review

February 26, 2026

I have no idea what I’m doing most of the time in Kirby Air Riders, which is how I feel when I’m playing any version of Smash Bros.

Reanimal Review

February 24, 2026

A dark and disturbing journey of two kids wanting to escape a hellish nightmare-scape, and it was very hard to put down, with each new chapter introducing creatures and environments I wanted to keep exploring.

Mario Tennis Fever Review

February 24, 2026

I’m not sure how they keep coming up with different ways to slightly innovate on the game of Tennis with Mario and friends, but Nintendo does

Movie Review

The Odyssey Review

July 16, 2026

Debating what Nolan’s best film is is a futile subject, but The Odyssey is definitely his most epic in nature

Scary Movie (2026) Review

June 6, 2026

Scary Movie is a disappointing and unfunny mess that, aside from seeing the core group together for the first time since 2002, isn’t worth watching.

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Review

June 3, 2026

Aiming for unpleasantness and gross-out horror in a big way, Lee Cronin succeeds in making it hard for some to stomach

Backrooms Review

June 2, 2026

Backrooms is a unique and creepy exploration of an odd discovery and the memories and trappings that keep us looping in our own minds

Obsession Review

May 28, 2026

A new horror film from YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Baker is a standout for the year.

Beast (2026) Review

May 27, 2026

Thanks to great fight choreography and solid performances all around, there’s enough to elevate this film above average.

TV Series Review

Crystal Lake Teaser Reveals Friday The 13th Prequel Series Release Date

July 15, 2026

Stan has released the first teaser trailer for Crystal Lake

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Review – Pirates are in this year!

November 17, 2023

I can’t wait to discuss the series more with people as they watch the episodes. I’m especially interested to hear from those, like myself, who had thought their love for Scott Pilgrim may have worn off with age.

Invincible: Season 2 – Part One Review

November 2, 2023

Invincible returns with four slow-burn episodes that are doing a lot of set-up for things to come.

Twisted Metal: Season One Review – Come for Sweet Tooth, stay for John Doe and Quiet

August 2, 2023

Twisted Metal more than expands upon the source material; it grounds the series’ ridiculous characters into a world that somehow makes sense.

Good Omens: Season 2 Review – It’s good to have them back

July 27, 2023

I can easily watch the adventures of Crowley and Aziraphale for a few more seasons.

The Idol Premiere “Pop Tarts & Rat Tales” Review – Oh no, it’s actually that bad

June 7, 2023

I’m wondering if there’s any point in bothering with the second episode.

Blu-Ray and DVD Reviews

Arcane: Season One – 4K & Blu-Ray Review

November 5, 2024

Arcane has finally been released on Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray, and it’s the best way to watch the show

Jacob’s Ladder (1990) [Imprint Collection #207] Blu-Ray Review – Under-appreciated anti-war classic looks better than ever

April 7, 2023

Jacob’s Ladder isn’t a film for everyone, but it will always start a conversation. And plenty of extras are here to keep that conversation going even if you fall on the side of history that hated the film’s ending.

Return to Paradise (1998) [Imprint Collection #209] Blu-Ray Review – A hidden late 90s gem with stellar performances

March 29, 2023

The moral dilemma is what drives Return to Paradise. Would you return and do prison time to help someone you haven’t seen for years?

The War of the Worlds (1953) (Limited Edition SteelBook + 3D Lenticular Hardcase (4K + Blu-ray)) Review – A collectors item for a classic film

February 5, 2023

Even without prior love for The War of the Worlds, I appreciate that the first time I could watch the film was with such a fantastic restoration for the technicolour film.

Stunt Rock (1978) (Ozploitation Classics #8) Blu-Ray Review – An Ozploitation classic that needs to be seen to be believed

April 10, 2022

A spectacle of a film that’s bound to be unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Run Lola Run (1998) (World Cinema #5) Blu-Ray Review – Fast-paced anti-hero time-looping

February 17, 2022

Even if the time-loop mechanic has been used and explored a bunch in the years since this is an art-pop piece of European film history and well worth watching.

Board Game Review

Star Wars: Unlimited – Legends of The Force Set Review

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