When I was growing up in the 80s at my parents’ house, there were some pretty clearly defined rules in terms of what constituted “real music” and what could even be played. I subconsciously picked up that here were two sides when it came to music: “Real music” and “not real music.” For instance, while no …
The Netflix show, Stranger Things, combines 1980s culture and a modern sensibility that adults and kids today relate to and have latched onto. That’s pretty hard to pull off. So, I thought it would be fun to review Stranger Things and the climax of Season 4, Episode 9 (Eddie’s famous scene) with my 12 year …
With the recent release of ‘Gotham Knights’, one thing has become abundantly clear. Our favorite superheroes do not belong inside of a loot-based game, no matter how good the idea sounds on paper. With some of the biggest names from Marvel and DC receiving these treatments and others receiving single player, narrative driven adventures, the …
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In its purest form, music has no boundaries. Our limitations are often found within ourselves and in our inability to think outside the box or to be better than we are. In the new song, “Ego Death (featuring Steve Vai),” progressive ‘instra-metal’ band Polyphia, expands what seems possible and yet grounds us with melodies that are easy to listen to.
Seeing Sunny Day Real Estate perform at the House of Blues was like a precursor to the wonders of heaven. -Amy Ferguson Who is Sunny Day Real Estate? In 1994, guitar rock was dying a quick and unceremonious death, while grunge music was taking off like a rocket, melting away guitar solos and spandex in …
The remake of ‘Dead Space’ received a gameplay trailer, showing off the title, which is being rebuilt from the ground up for modern consoles. The remake was announced in the summer of 2021, exciting fans of the series. Earlier this year, it was announced that the title would be delayed until 2023. The new trailer …
According to recent reports, the Def Leppard / Motley Crue Stadium Tour (with Poison and Joan Jett) is the most profitable concert of 2022, with a gross revenue of $173.5 Million.
Nothing to smile about By BioSiv I had been waiting for a good horror movie to lead into the Halloween season. We saw the trailer for the movie Smile and knew this would be the one. As luck would have it, another member of the Stream Team had it on his radar as well and …
When I was growing up in the 80s at my parents’ house, there were some pretty clearly defined rules in terms of what constituted “real music” and what could even be played. I subconsciously picked up that here were two sides when it came to music: “Real music” and “not real music.” For instance, while …
Geoff Keighley sparked up Gamescom 2022 with the live stream, Opening Night Live, bringing new announcements, trailers, and updates. Along with updates on previously announced games, the show hosted an array of new premieres. Here our our picks for the most exciting snippets shown at the event. Hogwarts Legacy’s Story Trailer With ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ shaping …
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Rumors have been abound that a sequel to the smash hit from Sucker Punch could be getting a sequel in the coming years. With various leaks hinting at the studios next project, along with the sales numbers of ‘Ghost of Tsushima’, a sequel seems inevitable. But where could Sucker Punch go with a follow-up? Taking …
Listen, I want to start this off by saying the following: I am truly a fan of Pokemon. Iremember asking my parent to buy me overpriced cards on Ebay. My first Pokemon cards were arandom base set pack that someone took the rare out of and put on Ebay. I was a sucker fromthe start. …
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Following months of rumors and speculations, Daredevil will finally be making his return in an all-new series for Disney+. Announced during San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, the series will see the return of Charlie Cox as the lawyer turned vigilante. Disney announced the series along with a slew of Marvel projects on the docket for the upcoming years. Daredevil made its small screen …
The ‘Lord of the Rings’ Amazon series received another trailer this morning at San Diego Comic-Con. The series, set a thousand years prior to the events of the original movies, has already made a name for itself for being extremely expensive to produce. However, the trailer showcases an amount of polish not often seen on …
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The fourth installment of ‘John Wick’ received its first trailer at San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. Keanu Reeves returns as the hitman as he continues his path of revenge. The trailer showcases the action the series is known for, along side some new and returning characters. New additions to the fourth entry include, Donnie Yen, …
Podcast Channel Gaming Channel Nestled quietly in an otherwise unassuming node in the black forest south of the Central Sea, Dunholm sits atop a hill that straddles a river down one slope, and a sleepy swamp on the other. Fortified to withstand assaults from land and sea, the castle is protected from any sort of …
After being officially announced all the way back in 2017, ‘Skull and Bones’ has received a release date as well as an in-depth look at the new game. Ubisoft’s new pirate action-adventure game has gone all but silent since it’s announcement at E3 2017. After several delays we have finally got our first look at …
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On the back of stellar performances by Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Noah Reid and Tom Pelphrey, ‘Outer Range’ is quickly climbing the ranks of Amazon Prime Originals to compete with series like ‘The Boys’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’. Check out our short covering the first 4 episodes HERE! This science fiction neo-Western focuses on …
Nintendo held a Direct early this morning focusing on third-party partners, announcing several exciting titles coming to the switch in the coming months. The Nintendo Direct mini lasted less than thirty minutes and showed off several new titles as well as some exciting news for ‘Persona’ fans. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak The direct opened with …
Launching in 2017, ‘Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age’ marked the first mainline game in the series to launch on a home console in over a decade. In a genre that has largely changed from classic roots, ‘Dragon Quest XI’ marks a return to formula for the truly classic Japanese role playing game. …
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Welcome to a new series of video game reviews from the team here at Show Boys, where we will be reviewing games that we have played from our massive (and continually growing) backlogs. Most, if not all, of these games will be games that we have streamed on one of our various platforms and these …
Welcome to Show Boys Media, the official website for Show Boys, the nerd culture podcast that dives into the worlds of movies, television, and video games. Hosts Mike, Nick, and Chad sit down to discuss a new topic each and every Thursday. With a wide range of topics from video game reviews to interviews with …