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Article: Sorry/Not Sorry (2024)
July 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 minute - 673 KBI’ll admit I’m not the biggest Louis C.K.
Article: Spin Rhythm XD
July 11, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.07 MBEver since music-based game classics such as Dance Dance Revolution, Bust A Groove, Frequency, and it’s follow up Amplitude came along, I’ve been a huge fan of the genre. There’s just something about that classic, hand and eye coordination gameplay that once you get in the groove (pun intended), it’s hard to stop playing.
Article: A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
July 10, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.47 MBThe A Quiet Place series has carved a niche in horror by exploring the chilling reality of a world where sound itself is deadly. Grief, a raw and primal human emotion, becomes a terrifying burden in this silence-obsessed existence.
Article: Optoma UHZ55 4K Smart Laser DLP Projector
July 07, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 2.92 MBOptoma is back with a new series of new and updated projectors and I've been lucky to spend some time with one of the most interesting, the UHZ55 4K Smart Laser DLP Projector, which is intended to be a full featured cinema/entertainment TV replacement that goes big at home, or anywhere else you can enjoy a big screen experience. The highlight, of course, being the implementation of laser technology that promises to deliver precision-like clarity, vibrant colors, and speedy refresh rates in a...
Article: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
July 07, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.6 MBIt’s nearly impossible to discuss Eddie Murphy’s prowess in ‘80s cinema without starting the conversation with his role as Axel Foley in 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop. While his film debut in 1982’s 48 Hrs.
Article: Purple Rain: 40th Anniversary Edition
July 04, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 1.02 MBIn the 80s, there were so many talented and awesome musicians out there that also had that certain mystique about them. Michael Jackson and Prince are two that immediately come to mind, and it’s no surprise Hollywood tried to capitalize on them whenever they could.
Movie Time! Surf’s Up and the American Dream: Gidget (1959) and The Endless Summer (1966)
July 03, 2024 23:51 - 1 hour - 62 MBIt’s Popzara’s Movie Time! Podcast, where our in-house movie nerds Ethan Brehm and Nate Evans take you on an unscripted journey yakking and chatting about some of their favorite movie moments and cinematic scenes, from past and present, presented without snark and snobbery for your listening pleasure. On deck for this episode are two mid-century movies that would define not just the “surfer movie” genre, but would dramatically influence the American culture landscape. First up is 1959’s Gi...
The State of Gaming June 2024: Elden Ring DLC, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Shin Megami Tensei V, Monster Hunter Stories, Beyond Good and Evil 20th, Riven, Banana Click, and Summer Gaming
July 02, 2024 19:07 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBIt’s The State of Gaming Podcast, Popzara’s in-depth look at what’s shaking up the gaming landscape delivered on a monthly basis. Listen as hosts Cory Galliher and Nate Evans guide you through the best, worst, and everything else making headlines and headway in the world of interactive entertainment. The Biggest Games of June 2024 The biggest games of the month include: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Monster Hunter Stories, Still Wa...
Article: The Bikeriders (2024)
July 02, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.22 MBRugged biker gangs, wearing patched-up greaser jackets, convening in derelict, smokey bars aptly named “The Bad Part of Town” have been cultural staples and synonymous with classic Americana since the 1950s. Unfortunately, this group has seen much of its original roots forgotten within the greater cultural zeitgeist, only showing up in modern times as stereotypical thugs or militant roughnecks.
Article: Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
July 02, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.37 MBHow do you go about adding to a game that a sizable number of people would call one of the best ever made? Could you toss another few time periods into Chrono Trigger and still have the same game, just more of it? How about a new chunk of the Super Metroid map? Can a pinnacle of perfection like Balan Wonderworld really be improved? No Man's Sky certainly proved that it's possible to have a long (and improved) life beyond launch. We'll leave all these questions aside and focus, instead, on E...
Article: Brats (2024)
June 27, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.36 MBInspired by the energy bottled up in George Lucas’ American Graffiti and playing off the rambunctious stage set by Amy Heckerling’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the ‘80s teen movie scene is one of the rare categories that gets talked about like an actual genre in its own right. Led by major players such as John Hughes, Cameron Crowe, Joel Schumacher, and Howard Deutch, among others, these films collected some of the brightest acting talents of the time and gave them a voice.
Article: SaGa: Emerald Beyond
June 27, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 1.79 MBIf I were a more indulgent writer, I'd introduce this game by going on, at length, about how the mainstreaming of the internet has had its ups and downs, and one of those downsides might be the way that culture is becoming increasingly sterile over time. Pockets of weird are becoming a bit harder to find, and I'm talking real weird, the kind of weird that you weren't even sure you actually experienced when you wake up the next morning.
Article: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
June 27, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 2.02 MBNintendo's Switch is powered by a fantastic concept - take the same games you play at home on the go without having to compromise in terms of performance or gameplay. By and large, the Switch kept this promise, but it does so in a "corrupted wish" fashion worthy of the most sinister genie: as the years have ground on since the Switch's release, you can feel confident that performance parity is achieved by having games run poorly in every situation, whether playing docked or handheld.
Article: Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Keyboard
June 23, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 1.91 MBLogitech’s slimmer, lighter Key-2-Go 2 Keyboard is an exercise in compromises, offering users a versatile and comfortable typing experience..
Article: Assassin’s Creed Mirage (iOS)
June 20, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.08 MBLet’s be honest, when you think of Apple products, gaming isn’t one of the words that comes to mind. I have to give them credit though as they’ve been putting in work to change that, starting with last year’s port of Resident Evil Village that looked and ran just as well as its PC and console counterparts, with the exception of a lower framerate and some graphic options.
Article: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
June 20, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.25 MBBeing a lifelong giant monster fan, I was past excited when 2014’s Godzilla hit the states, followed by 2017’s Kong: Skull Island which would set the stage for these two kings to clash in 2021’s Godzilla vs Kong which me, my family and friends loved. So I was more than hyped when I learned another entry was coming with this year’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire that smashes its way onto 4K to bring some mindless monster fun home, all while looking and sounding awesome doing so.
Article: Road House (2024)
June 16, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.08 MBUnintentionally juxtaposing the grimy filth of an actual dive bar with the gloss of the modern-day streaming palette, the 2024 Road House remake may be doomed from the very start. It never seems to realize that much of the charm of Rowdy Herrington's 1989 original comes from a film grain that matches its smoke-filled sets; you can almost smell the spilled beer and dried vomit lodged in the crevices between the wooden floorboards.
Article: Hit Man (2024)
June 16, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 2.48 MBRichard Linklater has long been one of the most versatile filmmakers in the industry. While he does prefer a specific lane — hangout comedies like Dazed and Confused, Slacker, and SubUrbia — the writer-director has found an equally strong voice with other types of films as well, regardless of financial success.
Article: System Shock Remake
June 09, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.7 MBAh, the cyberpunk future! There's a lot of apocalyptic murmuring about how we're well on our way to techno-dystopia, but I say bring it on! The sooner I can get uploaded into a robot body, the better, and I'm hoping we see some AI bots that are a little more impressive than AIM's SmarterChild was back in 2007 sooner than later. For now, seems like we'll just have to rely on video games to really embrace the cyberpunk lifestyle just like we did decades ago.
Article: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
June 09, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 1.81 MBHere on Popzara we're all about being open and vulnerable with our readership. That's why I'm going to admit to a secret shame: I was not a GameCube kid.
Article: Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World
June 09, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.13 MBAnyone remember retro gaming magazines? I suppose they still exist, but with the advent of the modern connected world it's a little less necessary to pick up the latest issue. Back in the day, though, they were a great way to stay on top of new and upcoming gaming news.
Article: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset Gen 3
June 08, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 3.48 MBTurtle Beach is ready to improve your sound game - literally - with two new upgrades to their best-selling gaming headsets: the Stealth 500 and Stealth 600. Both offer a great experience, and while only 20 bucks separate them in price, there are several quality-of-life differences that could make it difficult choosing one over the other, and even more so with their flagship Atlas Air In this review I’ll be talking about the Stealth 600 Gen 3, a marked improvement over its predecessor in ever...
Article: Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Headset
June 08, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 2.84 MBTurtle Beach is ready to improve your sound game - literally - with two new upgrades to their best-selling gaming headsets: the Stealth 500 and Stealth 600. Both offer a great experience, and while only 20 bucks separate them in price, there are several quality-of-life differences that could make it difficult choosing one over the other, and even more so with their flagship Atlas Air.
Article: Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset
June 08, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.15 MBTurtle Beach is widely known for their gaming headsets, and chances are you’ve seen a few of them featured on the site. Along with the updated Stealth 500 and Stealth 600, their flagship headset is the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset that’s a great sounding, highly versatile device that has all the features you need to keep your head and ears in the game.
Article: Turtle Beach Burst II Air Wireless Gaming Mouse
June 08, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 833 KBThose who follow my tech reviews will know I’m a big fan of Turtle Beach and their PC peripherals such as keyboards and mice. Along with the Vulcan II TKL Pro, I was sent another improved classic device from their Burst gaming mice lineup, the Turtle Beach Burst II Air Wireless Gaming Mouse.
Article: Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
June 08, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 966 KBAs with most PC gamers and users, I’m always looking for the best keyboards and mice I can get my hands on, both figuratively and literally. Our friends at Turtle Beach have come through once again to let me check out the new Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.
Article: HyperJuice 100W USB-C GaN Travel Charger
June 06, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.12 MBI can’t tell you how many times I wasn’t able to charge my mobile devices because there wasn’t enough plugs, the ports are the wrong type, and such. Thankfully these kind of problems are being solved by companies such as Hyper with one of their latest chargers, the HyperJuice 100W USB-C GaN Travel Charger, that makes sure you’re covered wherever you go.
Article: You Like It Darker (2024)
June 05, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.17 MBStephen King celebrates 50 years of publishing with You Like It Darker, his first collection of short stories since 2020’s If It Bleeds. The title honors Leonard Cohen’s “You Want It Darker”, the late singer/songwriter’s elegiac acceptance of his mortality as he shuffled off this mortal coil.
Article: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
May 29, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.65 MBThe mark of a great prequel is its ability to walk a narrative tightrope. It must not only deepen beloved characters and mend gaps in the established story but also stand tall as a compelling narrative in its own right.
The State of Gaming May 2024: Ghost of Tsushima PC, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Paper Mario, Hades 2, V Rising, Homeworld 3, Duck Detective, Endless Ocean, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Furiosa
May 28, 2024 17:17 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MBIt’s The State of Gaming Podcast, Popzara’s in-depth look at what’s shaking up the gaming landscape delivered on a monthly basis. Listen as hosts Cory Galliher and Nate Evans guide you through the best, worst, and everything else making headlines and headway in the world of interactive entertainment. The Biggest Games of May 2024 The biggest games of the month include: Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Hades II (Early Access)...
Article: Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut
May 24, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 2.69 MBEverything is a computer these days. Really.
Article: Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
May 24, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.27 MBThose who believe that Sasquatches really exist claim the creature’s main mode of survival is the ability to ingeniously remain undetected by humans indefinitely. Apparently, true believers haven’t met the quartet at the center of Sasquatch Sunset, who may not get spotted by mankind but not for a lack of trying.
Article: The Garfield Movie (2024)
May 22, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.14 MBJim Davis’ Garfield was once a very funny gag comic strip. It would go on to spawn a great Saturday morning cartoon series, and was an omnipresent marketing machine second only to Charles Schulz’s Peanuts at the height of its popularity.
Article: James (2024)
May 22, 2024 07:00 - 7 minutes - 2.74 MBPercival Everett’s James has been heralded as a retelling or even a complementary version to Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, a sequel to Tom Sawyer long considered the definitive Great American Novel since it was first published 140 years ago. It’s a shame that so much attention has been given to the book’s use of a particular word as it remains both one of the most important works of literature from perhaps the most beloved author in American history, but also a rallying cr...
Article: Rainbow Cotton
May 20, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.21 MBAlong with the endless array of remakes and remasters that characterize the modern gaming landscape, there's been a curious tendency toward grabbing up old, forgotten titles and making them a little more available to modern players. One such game is Rainbow Cotton, the last official game in the cute 'em up shooter series before it would go dormant for two decades.
Article: The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered
May 20, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 1.81 MBThe world is a dark, cold and chaotic place, but thankfully there's a point of light in the shadow: remasters! HD remasters of old games! You name it, chances are it's got a remaster! Slap that baby on Steam and we're in the money! The latest game to receive the remaster treatment is The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered, a relatively obscure JRPG on the 3DS whose sequel, The Alliance Alive, also got the remaster treatment a few years back. The island of Avalon was once home to an ancient civil...
Article: Sand Land
May 20, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.53 MBIt's a little difficult to determine the value of reviews when it comes to media. I've reviewed games for Popzara for over a decade, and I'll be the first to tell people who ask they shouldn't trust the stuff I put out there - nor should they trust anyone else's.
Article: The Crow: 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook
May 17, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.22 MBI remember wanting to see 1994’s The Crow back in my late teens for two reasons, it starred Brandon Lee (son of Bruce Lee) as a cool, goth looking superhero, and for the awesome soundtrack that featured one of my favorite bands at the time, Stone Temple Pilots and their hit single Big Empty. While it’s been released on DVD and Blu-ray numerous times, it had yet to make its way to 4K, until now with The Crow: 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook release.
Article: Kobo Libra Colour
May 16, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 4.22 MBWe’re now at the very beginning of the next evolution of digital e-Readers, where users love them so much but wish they could do just a little bit more. Blame smartphones, which have evolved so far past their original intended use that we sometimes forget that not every device has to be able to do everything all the time.
Article: Kobo Clara Colour
May 16, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 3.32 MBWe’re now at the very beginning of the next evolution of digital e-Readers, where users love them so much but wish they could do just a little bit more. Blame smartphones, which have evolved so far past their original intended use that we sometimes forget that not every device has to be able to do everything all the time.
Article: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.35 MBBeing a fan of the original Planet of the Apes from 1968, and not a big one of 2001’s Tim Burton remake, I didn’t know what to think when 2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes came along. Thankfully it turned out to be one of the best films I’d ever seen, sci-fi or otherwise, and had me going ape for what the franchise had in store.
Article: Stellar Blade
May 10, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 1.81 MBIn an age of cross-platform play and a slow but gradual shift to the PC as a ubiquitous gaming device, it's a little weird to still see console exclusives, but they haven't gone anywhere. In 2024, there's still some games that you might or might not be able to play depending on which plastic box you bought, which is both a bit nostalgic and a bit archaic.
Article: Challengers (2024)
May 07, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.43 MBHave you ever wondered how the back-and-forth of a tennis match mirrors the intricate dynamics of human relationships? The strategic volleys, the calculated returns, the constant battle for control – it's a fascinating metaphor for the push and pull of love, rivalry, and the unspoken power struggles that define our interactions. Luca Guadagnino's Challengers takes this metaphor and introduces us to three complex characters locked in a passionate, years-long dance across a metaphorical court.
Article: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants
May 03, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 2.16 MBRemember the arcades? Remember all those attempts to make downloadable games the “new” version of arcades? Somewhere between these two worlds exist family fun entertainments like Dave & Busters, Round1, and other amalgamations of food and game (and sometimes beer, for the parents) that are often the last gasps of coin-op thrills in the United States. No longer seen as state-of-the-art, relatively low-budgets and simple gameplay loops meant quarter (sorry, token) munchers would live to see an...
Article: Phantom Fury
April 26, 2024 07:00 - 5 minutes - 1.75 MBWho'd have thought we'd still be seeing more of Shelly Harrison this many years after the release of her first game, Bombshell? Did you even know that was her first game? It didn't make much of a splash, after all. Harrison, a she-Duke Nukem polished for the modern age, is likely better known for her later appearance in Ion Maiden, later Ion Fury, an emblematic title for the modern revival of the classic "boomer shooter" FPS formula.
Article: Pepper Grinder
April 23, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.16 MBYou'd be surprised how many unique uses a single tool might have. Take the hammer, for instance.
Article: Dovety Electric SpinScrubber Cordless Cleaning Brush
April 20, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes - 899 KBLet’s face it, no one enjoys cleaning hard to clean surfaces, especially stovetops and grime covered bathtubs to name a few. I’ve noticed there’s been a rise of electric scrub brushes online for purchase, and I’ve always wanted to check one of them out.
Article: Well, This Is Me: A Cartoon Collection (2024)
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.11 MBFunny guy Asher Perlman has taken an unconventional path to fame and fortune, from writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, stand-up comedian, indie filmmaker and occasional actor. Regardless, he seems to have found his calling as a cartoonist, and Well, This Is Me makes a strong case this is where he belongs.
Article: Civil War (2024)
April 19, 2024 07:00 - 4 minutes - 1.41 MBForget the American dream. Alex Garland's Civil War throws us headfirst into a dystopian America ravaged by discord and violence.
Article: The Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium Set 2 (2024)
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 3 minutes - 1.19 MBIn my review of set one of the Calvin and Hobbes Portable Compendium releases (the first of seven planned sets, mind you) I gave a brief history of how Bill Watterson would create one of the most beloved comic strips of all-time, in such a short time, only to become exhausted by its creation and the demands of an industry that wanted more from him. He would only return to the form sporadically for charitable reasons or (with John Kascht) for experimental books like last year's The Mysteries.