A review of The Lookout and an analysis of the trailer for Stardust, our impressions of the DS, PSP, and PC game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, and the GTA IV teaser. Plus, is Nintendo right about the Wii? And the origin story of TRS revealed! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 2: "Die-Curious" The one in which Alex's porridge is just right, Dan is tempted by the dark side, Jeff loves his mommy, and we all get Trapper Keepers.
A balls-to-the-wall review of Grindhouse, socks rockin' impressions of Guitar Hero 2 for Xbox 360, and news of MTV's Rock Band. Plus, we can't stop playing Puzzle Quest, and green couch debunked! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 3: "The Yang" The one in which Dan wonders if Combat really Evolved, Jeff sleeps naked, Alex's voice reaches new heights, and we all enjoy full slabs of delicious baby back ribs.
A review of Hot Fuzz, news of Goyer's next super hero flick, impressions of Super Paper Mario and the Opera browser for the Wii, and our take on GH DLC. Plus, the TV segment debuts with discussion of Battlestar Galactica, Sopranos, and Thank God You're Here, and the forum question rundown returns! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 4: "Double-Duffed" The one in which Jeff remembers Kurt, Alex gets Grindhoused, Dan is proven right, and we all know what time it is.
News of remakes and revamps galore, including Clash of the Titans, the Hulk, and Street Fighter II. Plus, we check in with each of the guys' current gaming adventures, and get a real life lesson! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 5: "Bubo" The one in which Alex re-joins the Rebel Alliance, Jeff gets a daughter, Dan recollects his rad, and we all play Tecmo Bowl.
A web-slinging review of Spiderman 3 and discussions of NBC's Heroes, the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare trailer, and the PS3's latest woes. Plus, we rave about the best show you may never have heard of, and learn to re ad the packaging! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 6: "Realbender" The one in which Alex battles iTunes, Jeff get s a new shirt, Dan finds room in his heart, and we all turn 18.
Opinions on the Iron Man film, a nerfed Die Hard, and new game announcements from Lucasarts and Infinite Interactive. Plus, we wager on which movies will make the most summer cash, and cast our own horror flick! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 7: "Fantasgreat" the one in which Dan realizes it is about what you see, Alex can't level fast enough, Jeff tells the guy behind him to be quiet, and we all completely lose it.
A review of 28 Weeks Later, discussion of potential Terminator sequels, and a huge week in video game news with new additions to the Simpsons, Tecmo Bowl, Ninja Gaiden, and Rygar franchises. Plus, we blast through some more forum questions, and join in on Dan's Birthday celebration! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 8: "Sassafras and Fancypants" The one in which Dan admits he was wrong, Jeff can't talk about it, Alex uses the power of deduction, and we all enjoy presents.
A review of Shrek the Third, news of DeNiro and Pacino back together, and big video game announcements, including StarCraft 2, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and Pain. Plus, we check out the Halo 3 Beta and introduce our first comic book segment! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 9: "H8tr-Aid" the one in which Jeff finds perfection, Alex closes his mind, Dan sees boobies, and we all explore the galaxy.
Straight from Star Wars Celebration IV, reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Knocked Up, a look at the John Rambo teaser footage, and video game news about Assassin's Creed, Fable 2, and the new Tom Clancy series, Endwar. Plus, the TV section returns with discussion of the Heroes and Lost season finales and more! It is the Totally Rad Show Episode 10: "Love Nut", the one is which Dan is beloved, Alex watches Roadhouse, Jeff is already wrong about On the Lot, and we all dress up.
A review of the Russian sci-fi epic, Daywatch, discussion of a possible Onimusha movie, and the Patrick Dempsey canon, and a look at Microsoft's new Surface and what it could mean for gaming. Plus, we debate the relevance of downloadable retro games, and return to the tabletop for more D&D goodness. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 11: "The Dills", the one in which Alex's arrows are deadly, Jeff starts a letter writing campaign, Dan gets the pun, and we all admire a tiny shirt.
A review of Oceans 13 and talk of Nottingham, Thundercats, 30 Days of Night, the Lego MMO, Myst DS, and more. Plus, we play Odin's Sphere and pick out some hot geek ladies. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 12: "Bork" The one in which Dan's got friends, Jeff perspires, Alex invites the kids to a BBQ, and we all become cigar aficionados.
A review of Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer, impressions of Shadowrun for 360, reaction to the series finale of Sopranos and the series debut of John From Cincinnati, and more. Plus, we discover the next game everyone should try and take a stab at titling each other's memoirs. It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 13: "Repetory" the one in which Alex gives a hug, Dan tells his dork story, Jeff does Alex, and we all fall in love with a Munchkin!
A review of The Lookout and an analysis of the trailer for Stardust, our impressions of the DS, PSP, and PC game Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, and the GTA IV teaser. Plus, is Nintendo right about the Wii? And the origin story of TRS revealed! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 2: "Die-Curious". The one in which Alex's porridge is just right, Dan is tempted by the dark side, Jeff loves his mommy, and we all get Trapper Keepers.
A balls-to-the-wall review of Grindhouse, socks rockin'impressions of Guitar Hero 2 for Xbox 360, and news of MTV's Rock Band. Plus, we can't stop playing Puzzle Quest, and green couch debunked! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 3: "The Yang" The one in which Dan wonders if Combat really Evolved, Jeff sleeps naked, Alex's voice reaches new heights, and we all enjoy full slabs of delicious baby back ribs.
A review of Hot Fuzz, news of Goyer's next super hero flick, impressions of Super Paper Mario and the Opera browser for the Wii, and our take on GH DLC. Plus, the TV segment debuts with discussion of Battlestar Galactica, Sopranos, and Thank God You're Here, and the forum question rundown returns! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 4: "Double-Duffed". The one in which Jeff remembers Kurt, Alex gets Grindhoused, Dan is proven right, and we all know what time it is.
News of remakes and revamps galore, including Clash of the Titans, the Hulk, and Street Fighter II. Plus, we check in with each of the guys' current gaming adventures, and get a real life lesson! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 5: "Bubo". The one in which Alex re-joins the Rebel Alliance, Jeff gets a daughter, Dan recollects his rad, and we all play Tecmo Bowl.
A web-slinging review of Spiderman 3 and discussions of NBC's Heroes, the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare trailer, and the PS3's latest woes. Plus, we rave about the best show you may never have heard of, and learn to read the packaging! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 6: "Realbender". The one in which Alex battles iTunes, Jeff gets a new shirt, Dan finds room in his heart, and we all turn 18.
Opinions on the Iron Man film, a nerfed Die Hard, and new game announcements from Lucasarts and Infinite Interactive. Plus, we wager on which movies will make the most summer cash, and cast our own horror flick! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 7: "Fantasgreat". The one in which Dan realizes it is about what you see, Alex can't level fast enough, Jeff tells the guy behind him to be quiet, and we all completely lose it.
A review of 28 Weeks Later, discussion of potential Terminator sequels, and a huge week in video game news with new additions to the Simpsons, Tecmo Bowl, Ninja Gaiden, and Rygar franchises. Plus, we blast through some more forum questions, and join in on Dan's Birthday celebration! It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 8: "Sassafras and Fancypants" The one in which Dan admits he was wrong, Jeff can't talk about it, Alex uses the power of deduction, and we all enjoy presents.
This week: A review of Shrek the Third, news of DeNiro and Pacino back together, and big video game announcements, including StarCraft 2, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, and Pain. Plus, we check out the Halo 3 Beta and introduce our first comic book segment! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 9: "H8tr-Aid" the one in which Jeff finds perfection, Alex closes his mind, Dan sees boobies, and we all explore the galaxy.
This week: Straight from Star Wars Celebration IV, reviews of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Knocked Up, a look at the John Rambo teaser footage, and video game news about Assassin's Creed, Fable 2, and the new Tom Clancy series, Endwar. Plus, the TV section returns with discussion of the Heroes and Lost season finales and more! It is the Totally Rad Show Episode 10: "Love Nut", the one is which Dan is beloved, Alex watches Roadhouse, Jeff is already wrong about On the Lot, and we all dress up.
This week: A review of the Russian sci-fi epic, Daywatch, discussion of a possible Onimusha movie, and the Patrick Dempsey canon, and a look at Microsoft's new Surface and what it could mean for gaming. Plus, we debate the relevance of downloadable retro games, and return to the tabletop for more D&D goodness. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 11: "The Dills", the one in which Alex's arrows are deadly, Jeff starts a letter writing campaign, Dan gets the pun, and we all admire a tiny shirt.
This week: A review of Oceans 13 and talk of Nottingham, Thundercats, 30 Days of Night, the Lego MMO, Myst DS, and more. Plus, we play Odin's Sphere and pick out some hot geek ladies. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 12: "Bork" The one in which Dan's got friends, Jeff perspires, Alex invites the kids to a BBQ, and we all become cigar aficionados.
This week: A review of Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer, impressions of Shadowrun for 360, reaction to the series finale of Sopranos and the series debut of John From Cincinnati, and more. Plus, we discover the next game everyone should try and take a stab at titling each other's memoirs. It's The Totally Rad Show Episode 13: "Repetory" the one in which Alex gives a hug, Dan tells his dork story, Jeff does Alex, and we all fall in love with a Munchkin!
This week: A review of Ratatouille, a surfeit of comic book movie news, and a look at the video game console sales numbers and what they might mean. Plus, we debut the TRS Book Club, and a big purchase is made! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 14: "Fun-damental" the one in which Dan is curious about elves, Jeff confuses "weekly" for "monthly", Alex follows the string, and we all have our last meal.
This week: A 4th of July spectacular with blockbuster reviews of Transformers and Live Free Or Die Hard, the second GTA IV trailer, and the Ultimates hardcover. Plus, Jeff's first impressions of his shiny new PS3, and a big reason to own a Wii that even Alex can't ignore! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 15: "Half-Boofed" the one in which Alex gets ganked, Dan swallows a bug, Jeff covets roller-shoes, and we all alienate international viewers.
This week: An attempt to decipher the new JJ Abrams mystery trailer, impressions of Dirt, The Darkness, and Surfs Up, a LTTP review of Resistance: Fall of Man, and more. Plus, we dream a little dream for mini-E3, and klaatu barata necktie! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 16: "Pan-National" the one in which Alex is simple, Jeff references a dead programming language, Dan goes with his fall-back school, and well all get a Norwegian head pat.
This week: E3 blowout, with discussion of the Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony press conferences. Plus, a review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and a remake of Footloose? It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 17: "Tandiego" the one in which Dan lets the kids dance, Alex should work in marketing, Jeff chooses a future wife, and we all visit the ice cream man!
This week: Reviews of Sunshine, the No Country for Old Men trailer, BBC's Jekyll, Dr. Who, and the PS3! Plus, more post-E3 coverage, including MGS4, Crysis, and Duck Amuck. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 18: "Lustice" the one in which Alex sends text messages, Dan experiences buyer's remorse, Jeff channels Smokey, and we learn about the legal system.
This week: A Comicon extravaganza with coverage straight from the show floor! Watchmen movie news, panel discussions, costumes, and the epic first meeting with the iFanboy team. Plus, reviews of The Simpsons: The Movie, the Heavenly Sword demo, MGS4 gameplay footage, the Beowolf trailer, and much, much more. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 19: "Stick-Tuned" the one in which Jeff goes nutty on ink fumes, Alex blows Spider-Man, Dan remembers playing his Lion King, and we all stay classy in San Diego.
This week: A five-fingered review of The Bourne Ultimatum, post Comicon thoughts on The Mist, Iron Man, and The Hulk, and Blizzcon and Quakecon news, including WoW: Wrath of the Lich King, Rage, and more. Plus, Bungie pulls the strings, and Jeff's birthday performance! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 20: "Cooprepetitive" the one in which Alex gets antsy, Jeff angers the Jobs, Dan wants to talk about poop, and we all look ridiculous in new shoes.
This week: Reviews of Stardust and The King of Kong, and hands-on impressions of Call of Duty 4 multiplayer, Mario Strikers Charged, Stranglehold, and Eternal Sonata. Plus, the comic book segment returns with discussion of Astonishing X-Men and The Surrogates. It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 21: "Jack Out" the one in which Jeff dreams of spending 50 to make 500, Alex wants everyone to stop touching his controller, Dan creeps himself out, and we all hate douchebags.
This week: A review of The Invasion, news of an Enter the Dragon remake, opinions of movies based on videogames, impressions of Bioshock, another look at the PS3, and more. Plus, forum questions are back, and Alex celebrates a birthday! It is the Totally Rad Show Episode 22: "Apatomato" the one in which Jeff laughs too hard, Dan leaps out of his seat, Alex gets Chupacabra'd, and we all lend a helping fist to France.
This week: The guys review Superbad, fear the idea of a G.I. Joe live action movie, ponder the artiness of a Dito Montiel directed street fighting pic, and can't stop gushing about Bioshock. Plus, EA has finally steps up to challenge Tony Hawk with Skate, and Take 2 announces a sequel to the overlooked PC gem, Mafia. And because you demanded it: TRS faces The Chupacabra Terror! It's the Totally Rad Show Episode 23: "Hostitility" the one in which Dan shaves his lips, Jeff fears he's too old, Alex wants to get back on his board, and we all know what to say to stop a crime.
Alex, Jeff and Dan take a knife to Rob Zombie's Halloween, giggle through Metroid Prime 3, squabble over Warhawk's fun-factor, call NBC's The Bionic Woman and Chuck "one for two" and learn fondue in Rancho Cucamonga.
Shoot 'em Up: Does all-action and no plot work? Soul Code: Can the director of Tron do it again? Bioshock: Game of the Year? Tabula Rasa: Better than WoW? Plus, the results of the Summer Wager!
3:10 to Yuma: Are the guys all aboard? Indiana Jones 4: Kingdom of the what now? Ninja Gaiden 2: Will it be fun or frustrating? Halo 3: The ad blitz begins. The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Terminator 2.5? Plus, this Fall's best pilot. Hint: It's Pushing Daisies.
Does Cronenberg deliver on his Eastern Promises? What is Southland Tales? Heavenly Sword: More than just a pretty face? Reaper: A keeper? Journeyman: A quantum leap in storytelling or just derivative? Plus, TGS news from Sony, and the brand spankin' new TRS website!
The guys hitch a ride on Darjeeling Limited, does it stay on track? Halo 3: Is it really a 10? Invincible: A modern classic superhero comic or the same old story? Plus, Alex, Dan, and Jeff pick their favorite movies of the summer and offer up some forum Q&A!
It's the UK Extravaganza! Does Run, Fatboy, Run have legs? Is the Sweeney Todd trailer worth singing about? What is the state of arcades in Europe? A fully rad rundown of London: Forbidden Planet, a football match, unusual food, and much, much, more. Plus, Dan becomes an Englishman!
Michael Clayton: Early Oscar contender? Plus Star Trek prequel casting. Orange Box: Is a 2 year-old game this year's best purchase? Medal of Honor Airborne: A new take on WWII? Phantom Hourglass: Does Zelda with a stylus work? Heroes season 2 impressions and more!
30 Days of Night: It's Vampires in Alaska, what could go wrong? Dead Alive: Can we survive the goriest movie ever? Street Fighter 4 and Bionic Commando: Are they 15 years too late? Unreal Tournament 3: Is it new and improved, or just prettier? Plus, the scariest movies of our youth!
It's the spooktacular Halloween edition! Does Ben Affleck's directorial debut deserve to stay in theaters, or should it be Gone, Baby, Gone? Can we survive the depths of Hellgate: London? Is Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction delicious Halloween candy for your PS3? Plus, great seasonal reading with Batman: The Long Halloween, and we go trick-or-treating!
Is American Gangster the next great American gangster film? Guitar Hero 3: Does it rock on? Crysis: Is it worth upgrading your PC? Eye of Judgment: Have trading card games just evolved? Plus, the new Wanted trailer!
It's Super Mario's Galaxy and we're just living in it: the Wii's new Mario reviewed! No Country for Old Men: The Coens' best film? Call of Duty 4: Game, or bad-ass simulator? Plus, more questions from the forum!
It's Thanksgiving, and we're thankful for Avatar: The Last Airbender! Does Beowulf out-epic 300? Is Assassin's Creed worth crusading? Why did it take us so long to find Grath Marenghi's Dark Place? Plus, the guys cook a turkey!
A very important warning about Southland Tales! The guys man up and form a Rock Band. Does the Wii Zapper hit the mark with Link's Crossbow Training? Plus, indie comics, Black Hole and Street Angel.
This week, everybody disagrees! The Mist: Unreal or unrealistic? Mass Effect: Fantastic or frustrating? Uncharted: Drake's Fortune: Cinematic or simple? Plus, Rocket Racing and ALL-NEW ATOM #18!
The Golden Compass gets us lost. Will we go, speed, go to see Speed Racer? Feeling Sony's Pain. A review of the Jeff Gerstmann/Gamespot controversy. Plus, are Computer Fairs still cool?
I Am Legend, but should you go see me? Do Zack and Wiki shake the Wiimote in all the right ways? Princess Bride and Ghostbusters are back - as videogames? Plus, we've Scene It, but did we enjoy it?
Fresh presents under the TRS tree. For the nice: Juno! For the naughty: Avatar 360. Plus, Santa's Mailbag, and it really is A Wonderful Life!
It's the first annual Totally Rad Awards! Armed with their personal favorites, guys attempt to come to a consensus on the raddest Movie, Video Game, and TV show of 2007.
This week, there will be excitement and There Will Be Blood. Kung Fu fighting in Hellboy 2? Plus, a verdict on Rock Band vs Guitar Hero 3 and much more.
It's a hard-knock life in The Orphanage. Unreal Tournament 3 frags the PS3. Vader and Yoda in Soul Caliber IV? Plus Mad Men, and, because you demanded it, Dexter!
Some found footage on Cloverfield. Is the Star Trek prequel preview promising? The new Turok demo's a dinosaur. Bionic Commando in 2 dimensions. Plus, the boys review The Boys.
The guys go all Rambo on your ass. Is Burnout Paradise lost? Summing up all fears about the new Jack Ryan movie. Plus, the Wager returns for Oscar season!
Some Atonement for missed Oscar contenders. Is No More Heroes one more hero for the Wii? Rez goes hi-res on the 360. We've found our way back to Lost. And what is a Ripstick?
We may cry for The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. The Devil May Cry for PS3 and Xbox 360. But Liam Neeson most certainly doesn't cry in the new trailer for Taken. Plus, the Star Trek Tour!
Jumper: Dan's most anticipated movie of '08 already? The first new Indiana Jones trailer in 20 years! Spore has a release date. Plus, Scalped and Iron Fist
Be Kind, Rewind: Remaking scenes from movies? Who does that? Lost Odyssey: Too old school? Gears of War 2: What are the essentials? Plus, Jeff's GDC vacation photos!
The Signal causes us to turn on each other! Professor Layton boggles the mind. N+ tests the reflexes. Knight Rider confounds the senses. And a special surprise will make you Shield your eyes!
Super Smash Bros Brawl knocks us out! 10,000 B.C. gives us A.D.D. What's happening in The Happening? Plus, we finally get our hands on the Raiders of the Lost Ark adaptation!
We celebrate our first anniversary with an episode jam-packed with rad. We look back at the best moments of the year, based on your votes. Plus, some HUGE surprises!
We work The Bank Job, double down on Rainbow Six Vegas 2, and take Guitar Hero: On Tour. Plus, year 2 starts with a sequel to our own Chew on This!
Is 21 a bust? Ninja Gaiden DS tests our skills on the stylus. Plus, we tap The Wire, and form a more perfect union with John Adams.
s CJ7 better than Leonard Part 6? Does Dark Sector get derivative right? Scott Pilgrim and Supreme Power: two more comics you'll be glad you read.
Special hands-on previews of Ninja Gaiden 2 and 4th edition Dungeons and Dragons! Plus, Street Kings' epic fail and a new perspective on Uwe Boll.
We gain access to the Forbidden Kingdom and bring our PSPs to play God of War, Crisis Core, Patapon, and Locoroco. Plus, a day at the Renaissance Pleasure Fair!
Here comes the Son of Rambow. Should you play The World Ends With You instead of GTAIV? Plus, Battlestar Galactica and the Summer Wager both return!
Wall-to-wall blockbusters this week! Could Iron Man be the best superhero movie ever? Could GTA IV be the best open-world game ever? Could Marvel's Secret Invasion be the most exciting comic event of all time?
Racing galore this week with Speed Racer, maybe the surprise of the Summer, and Mario Kart Wii, which contains no surprises at all. Plus, 300% more Moms!
Does Mr. Pibb + Red Vines still = crazy delicious in the new Narnia? What is the Wii good at? Steven Spielberg knows! Plus, the return of the Forum.
The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull turns everyone old. Is it worth peering into the Haze? And we wish we were Top Gear!
Are we going the wrong Foot Fist Way? Will Age of Conan make us say WoW? Dan wants to go to Australia. Plus, which of us is most Wii Fit?
You Don't Mess with the Zohan tells us what not to do. Is Lego Indiana Jones solidly built? Remember X-Files? Plus, 2 great comics picks!
The Happening happened, but was The Hulk incredible? Is the Bourne Conspiracy a licensed game worth playing? Plus, the world's biggest fist-bump explosion rocks New York City!
Battle of the summer comedies with Love Guru and Get Smart, combat for the ages with Metal Gear Solid 4, and the beat-down of the century with Str8 Rippin' at MLG.
Is Wanted dead or alive? We put another brick in the Wall-E and get a grip on Guitar Hero for DS. Plus, looking forward to Diablo 3 and back on BSG and Lost.
Can we sign off on Hancock? How human is Too Human? Should we fall in with Bad Company? Funny or serious Sherlock Holmes? What should be next for Eddie Murphy? Plus, we dodge fireballs!
Does Dark Knight continue what Batman Begins began? Does Hellboy 2 fire us up? We put our balls on the table for E3. Plus, should you read The Killing Joke?
4 packed days of E3 video game coverage into 1 Totally Rad Show. Hands-on with all the top games of the show, plus special guests! All that, and a review of American Teen!
This is it. The very first TRS recorded in front of a live audience. We cover of all the raddest panels of Comic Con IN the raddest panel at Comic Con. Come watch us blow the roof off the place.
Can Jet Li reanimate the Mummy? Is it too late for a new Geometry Wars? Speaking of retro evolved, how does the Ghostbusters game look? Plus, the much requested Live Q&A
A Game of the Year candidate for only $10? Try Pixeljunk Eden! Is the force strong in Soul Calibur IV? How high are we on Pineapple Express? Plus, does anyone remember how to play TV Tag?
Sublime and puzzling, you must try Braid! Is Tropic Thunder the new funniest movie of the Summer? Does Bionic Commando live up to the nostalgia? A laptop LANparty? We go to Dallas for ROGCon.
We get a little culture with Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution. Our context gets sensitive in the Heavy Rain trailer. Garbage or gory genre goodness from Death Race? Plus, we make our own shirts!
Not just another summer sequel with Hamlet 2. Does Castle Crashers live up to its name? We discover a Traitor! Mario Super Sluggers swings for the fences. Plus, the good and bad of Warren Ellis
TRS goes to PAX! We play Gears of War 2, Dead Space, Mirror's Edge, and many more. Plus, is Alan Ball's Towelhead offensive? And which game caused the 360 to sell out in Japan?
Could The Force Unleashed be better than the Star Wars Prequels? Does Spore live up to the hype? Which kind of Cohen Bros film is Burn After Reading? Plus, the first wave of TV pilots, Fringe and True Blood!
We get the Rock Band back together, hop on our ATVs in Pure, visit two towns with crazy names, Appaloosa and Synecdoche, New York, and top it all off with some BBQ with a special guest!
We spy on Eagle Eye and behold the Miracle at St. Anna. Old school platforming goes Wii in Wario Land: Shake It. Early looks at Gamecock's upcoming games. Plus, celebrate TRS 80 with a real TRS-80!
Is Blindness worth seeing? Does Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist get the party started? Should we return to WWII for another Brothers in Arms? A new Nintendo DS? Is Heroes good again? Plus, two more TV pilots, and the Summer Wager results!
Hands-on with Starcraft II and Diablo III at Blizzcon! The truth about Body of Lies. Does Rocknrolla rock? Will we rip on Fracture? Is Wipeout HD worth $20? Plus, bad movie night goes to space!
Is Max Payne painful? We put the new Call of Duty multiplayer beta through its paces. Can we stick with World of Goo? Plus, more TV pilots, including My Own Worst Enemy, Life on Mars, and Eleventh Hour.
Halloween 2008! Has Molyneaux spun a fantastic Fable 2? Does Eastwood deliver Changeling we can believe in? Should you Let the Right One In? A new Star Wars MMO? Plus, pumpkins!
Is Little Big Planet made of game of the year material? Should you quit your Rock Band and join Guitar Hero's World Tour? Wanna watch Zack and Miri Make a Porno? Controlling Tom Clancy's Endwar with your voice? Plus, Charlie Kaufman's newest!
Some radioactive fallout from our Fallout 3 review! Is the new World of Warcraft expansion just more of the same? Pixar's new trailer: what's Up? Can John Carpenter uncage Nic Cage? Plus, questions from the forum!
We try to get a modicum of consolation from Quantum of Solace. Shooter showdown with Resistance 2 vs. Gears of War 2! Plus, who wants to see a Slumdog Millionaire?
Is Mirror's Edge worth a leap of faith? Which one of us will be Left 4 Dead? The new Need for Speed: just Burnout for babies? Is Special special? Should u c JCVD?
Is Australia fun, or do we feel like men at work? Can Tomb Raider: Underworld turn the series around? There's Superman in my Mortal Kombat? Plus, we invade the Personal Trainer Cookoff!
The new Prince of Persia flings us around. Are we all 4 Left 4 Dead? Have we got Milk? What is good/bad about Frost/Nixon? Plus, we try the Wii Balance Board on snow and street.
Day the Earth Stood Still takes us to its leader. Is Time Crimes sublime? Far Cry 2 reinvents the sequel. Playstation Home sweet home? Plus, DBaM Holiday edition!
Is Seven Pounds just too heavy? We're certain about Doubt. Can COD: WaW live up to COD 4? New God of War and Uncharted details. Plus, holiday Gingerbread Houses!
Is Benjamin Button just Forrest Gump redux? We get bodyslammed by The Wrestler! Play Auditorium! Plus, Superman comics: is there one Dan will love?
Can we enjoy the ride of the Valkyrie? Our most anticipated movies 2009! Won't you take me to Ninjatown? iPhone: gaming machine? A sneak peak at United States of Tara!
Live from the Dolby Labs in Los Angeles, it is the 2008 Totally Rad Awards! Armed with our personal top 5 lists, we agree on the raddest movie, video game, and TV show of 2008.
Is My Bloody Valentine slasher-tastic? Should you have purchased Valkyria Chronicles for your PS3? See the best TRS-themed LBP levels! Plus, live show Q&A.
Does the The Reader impress the viewers? Skate 2: tubular or bogus? Hands-on with the new Puzzle Quest! Sundance's must buzzworthy film! Plus, everything must go at BSG!
We're Taken to the limit in Liam Neeson's latest. Is Coraline 3D stop motion bliss? Find out the PC game you MUST play! Plus, the annual Oscar wager!
What do 3 fanboys think of Fanboys? Does Push pull is in? Is Afro Samurai as cool as it looks? Plus, a special look at the biggest Super Bowl movie trailers
We're live at the Street Fighter IV launch party! How do the Mad Catz arcade sticks stack up? Is Friday the 13th better than Jason X? We face our FEAR 2. And don't overlook The International!
Will GTA IV's new DLC make you feel Lost and Damned? The PS3 gets Flower power! Can an animated documentary work? Movie trilogies ranked! Plus, Jeff v. Alex at the Puzzle Quest release party!
Should you enlist in the Halo Wars? Is the Legend of Chun Li a Van Damme-as-Guile level abomination of cinema? Guess who the directors are for Green Hornet and Clue now! Plus, an Oscar wager is paid!
This city is afraid of us: We have seen Watchmen's true face. Grab a friend and watch the Resident Evil 5 review co-op! Can Joss Whedon fail? Plus, Lie to Me!
We celebrate our second anniversary with an episode jam-packed with rad. Based on your votes, we count down the top 5 intros and backgrounds of the year. Also, we take a look back at the best moments as we say "farewell" to Steve. Plus, some HUGE surprises!
This week in Movies: The SXSW film festival is a showcase for upcoming indie films, documentaries, and genre movies that you'll be hearing more and more about in the coming year. Alex, Dan, and Jeff braved the lines at the Alamo Draft House and the Austin Convention Center to check out some of the most interesting films of this year's SXSW. Among them: Ong Bak 2, the latest martial arts extravaganza from Thai action star, Tony Jaa Best Worst Movie, a documentary about the cultural phenomenon that is Troll 2, the undisputed Worst Movie Ever Made. The Horseman, a revenge thriller from Australia that may be one of the most violent movies ever made... or is it? This week in Video Games: Since they've spent the week at a film festival, a movie takes over the video game segment this week, too, but this movie is about gaming! Dungeon Masters is a documentary about Dungeons and Dragons, World of Warcraft, and the kind of people who play them. Plus: It is time, once again, for a Dan Becomes a Man - but this time it'll be in front of a live audience in Austin! And since the guys are in Texas, this DBAM had to be big - so the guys enlisted the help of Scam School's Brian Brushwood to capapult Dan into the ranks of super man!
Is Monsters vs Aliens Pixar-good? Jeff's full GDC report, including OnLive, Dragon's Age: Origins, Infamous, the IGF and more. Plus, the BSG finale: what the frak!
Can Fast and Furious be redeemed after Tokyo-drifting off course? Experience the joys of Adventureland! Ninja Blade and Wanted, two approaches to over-the-top action. Plus, Drew Struzan art we want!
We Observe and Report on Seth Rogen's latest so you don't have to. Is Killzone 2 a PS3 killerapp? Madworld: Wii for grownups? Raised on Rad with Legos! And exclusive Webby Nominations!
State of Play: does Crowe + Affleck = great movie? Crank 2: over-the-top fun, or just too much? Demigod: a PC game you should be playing? The Unusuals and Southland: which new TV police drama is worth your TiVo space?
Some in-fighting in Fighting? Is WoW 3.1 a whole new experience? Runes of Magic = free WoW? Lode Runner is new again! Plus, the return of forum questions.
Does J.J. Abrams' Star Trek follow the Summer Blockbuster Prime Directive? X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie vs. X-Men Origins: Wolverine video game - the winner may surprise you! Plus, the summer wager!
We have The Girlfriend Experience with Sasha Grey, porn star. Klonoa brings platforming back to the Wii. Pre-E3 previews of Brutal Legend and Dark Void. Plus, 2 classic Kurt Busiek/Alex Ross comics!
The good and bad of Angels and Demons, Could The Brothers Bloom be the best movie of the year? Sacred 2 gets a second chance on 360. Tony Hawk's Ride comes with what now? And Dan's stuff, by Dan!
We make Terminator: Salvation face judgment day. Is Punch-Out a contender? A major disagreement over Bionic Commando! Full Lost season finale discussion! Do we join the Glee club?
Special Summer outdoor episode! Do we go with good or bad for inFamous? Is Drag Me to Hell the ultimate horror movie? What does E3 have in store? Plus, Dan learns to rock!
E3: The world's largest gaming convention! Three full days of coverage, tons of hands-on demos, and special guest David Ellis from 1up.com. Also, are we down with Up and do we want to lose this Hangover?
We aint 'fraid of no Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Should you be taking or leaving the Taking of Pelham 123? We're over the moon for Moon! Plus, Alex's rad tour.
Is it worth traveling back to Year One? Does the Wii Motion Plus Tiger Woods equal more precise golf? Red Faction: Guerrilla lets you break eeeverything! Plus, some fun games for your new iPhone 3GS!
Transformers 2: is there such a thing as too much spectacle? The good, bad, and ugly of Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood. M. Night's newest trailer: unoriginal in a good way? Plus, Rocket Riot and Geocaching!
Is Public Enemies hotter than Heat? The Conduit: Wii FPS motion control done right? Should you enter the Hurt Locker? Plus, zombie and noir mystery comics!
Can Bruno out-Borat? Overlord 2 lets us get eeevil. Is 500 Days of Summer everything we hoped? The Mechwarrior franchise is back! Plus, Jeff's Rad Tour!
Can the newest Harry Potter film maintain the magic? What is Trine, and why should you be playing it? Gaming classic, The Secret of Monkey Island, is reborn! Plus, Merlin enchants and Hung impresses!
Shot live in San Diego, in front of the epic Comic Con crowd, it is the 2nd annual TRS SDCC panel. Full coverage of everything we managed to see at the biggest geek event in the world.
With all the funny people in Funny People, is the movie funny, people? Does Wii Motion Plus add to Wii Sports Resort? Toy Story 1 and 2 and Beauty & the Beast in 3D? Plus, audience questions from Comicon!
Are we gung-ho for G.I. Joe? Does the Champions Online beta fly? Peter Jackson's new film: chills on a smaller scale? 'Splosion Man is blowing up! Plus, Empire Strikes Back has plot holes?
A special, early review of Inglourious Basterds! Is District 9 the next Star Wars or The Matrix-level sci fi film? Hands-on with Muramasa for the Wii! Plus, Magic: The Gathering, table-top vs XBLA
Blizzcon hands-on with WoW: Cataclysm, Diablo 3's monk, and Starcraft 2's campaign. Plus, blast Nazis in Wolfenstein! Is Shadow Complex pure retro bliss? And Miyazaki's Ponyo!
We go insane over Arkham Asylum! Is Taking Woodstock worthy of Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's talents? Spielberg doing a pirate movie? Bioshock's new helmer? Plus, we play Laser Tag!
We jam out to Guitar Hero 5! What does $4 billion dollars buy you? Marvel, of course. Is "Community" the next great TV comedy? Plus, we look back at the first season of "Friday Night Lights."
Hands-on with Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer. After seeing Jennifer's Body, do we respect her? Is Scribblenauts everything we hoped it would be? Plus, who won the Summer Wager?
We loved The Surrogates comic, does the film live up? Is the Cohen Bros' A Serious Man too serious? Does Need for Speed: Shift blow the doors off? Bowser's Inside Story: one of the DS' best? Plus, a real Magic Castle!
We have a blast visiting Zombieland. Should you believe in the Invention of Lying? Does Aion out-wow World of Warcraft? Plus, the very first Game with a Name!
Does our relationship work with Couples Retreat? Does Bronson give us a death wish? Is Lucidity sublime? What is Disney doing with Mickey Mouse on the Wii? Plus, we risk our LIVES!!
Should you go Where the Wild Things Are? Is Uncharted 2 really that good? We can't even talk about Paranormal Activity! Plus, the new Stargate series and Goyer's FlashForward
Halloween Spooktacular! We summon demons with the cast of Paranormal Activity, team up to explore Borderlands, and freak out to a haunted house simulator! Plus, is Cirque du Freak the next Harry Potter?
We play New Super Mario Bros Wii together! Is Gentlemen Broncos the new Napoleon Dynamite? Does Forza 3 win the racing game race? A great game bargain in Torchlight. What does a video game marathon look like?
We breathe fire at Dragon Age: Origins and mix it up with DJ Hero. What's in The Box? Should you have a close encounter with The Fourth Kind? Plus, we build TIE-Fighter kites!
Is 2012 the end of the world as we know it? Modern Warfare 2: 4.7 million people can't be wrong! Does our video kill the Pirate Radio stars? Plus, night vision training... our way.
It's a totally rad Thanksgiving! Assassin's Creed 2 free-runs through Renaissance Italy. Is Fantastic Mr. Fox fantastic indeed? Just how much did we cry during Precious? Plus, make a hand-turkey rad!
Do we flip out and kill Ninja Assassin? How do we feel at the end of The Road? Is Left 4 Dead 2 a worthy sequel or just expensive DLC? Plus, we train our minds to control the force!
Could Brothers be the best picture of the year? What's it like on Tony Hawk's Ride? A new Ratchet & Clank game shouldn't be overlooked! Plus, another toy for our holiday wish list.
Can James Cameron's Avatar possibly transcend the hype? Does The Saboteur out-GTA GTA IV? Is The Prisoner remake worth watching? The BBC delivers Toy Stories in time for the Holidays.
Hands-on with Mass Effect 2! Is Lovely Bones > Heavenly Creatures? Disney's 2D rebirth! Does the Avatar game live up to the film? Comics segment returns with Fables and Locke & Key!
A look ahead to 2010 movies and games! What do we think of Reitman's newest? It's Up in the Air! Is Sherlock Homes more than just elementary? Do we still love King's Bounty? Is Pixel Junk Shooter on target?
It is time once again for the Raddies! Armed with our own personal top fives, we hash out a consensus on the single best movie, game, and TV series of 2009!
Can the Youth in Revolt film live up to the classic book? Do Daybreakers' vampires suck? Darksiders: finally, an HD Zelda? A true successor to Puzzlequest on the DS? Plus, your Twitter questions.
Does the Book of Eli make a good film? Should you leap into the Dark Void? What is going to happen with the Spider-Man movies? Plus, our opinions of iFanboy's top 2 comics of the year, and more.
Do we bring Heavenly wrath down on Legion? Is Army of Two: 40th Day co-optacular? What kinds of games do we want to see on the Kindle or iSlate? Plus Mass Effect 2 laser battles in real life!
We walk the Edge of Darkness with Mel Gibson. MAG brings 253 of our closest friends into the firefight on PS3. Is the future bright for iPad games? Miramax no more? Plus, your twitter questions!
Can Bioshock 2 live up to the original? Will From Paris With Love be our Valentine? The third annual Oscar wager! We finally talk Mass Effect 2! And what about that OTHER Avatar movie?
Does The Wolfman live up to the legend? Is a RoboCop reboot such a good idea? Boobs + gore = a perfect combination for Dante's Inferno? Star Trek Online finally enters the MMO world. And Lost is almost over for good - we talk about the beginning of the end!
Because you demanded it, we delve into the TRS archive to find an episode of the Totally Rad Show from May, 1986! You won't want to miss this one.
We adventure out in the Heavy Rain to see if it changes video games forever. Does Kevin Smith's Cop Out revive the buddy picture? Plus, fun with sticky notes, inspired by Quentin Tarantino!
Should you follow Alice in Wonderland down the rabbit hole? Does Battlefield Bad Company 2 out-Modern Warfare Call of Duty? What will Portal 2 entail? Plus, your twitter questions!
Our 3 year anniversary episode explodes with reviews of Green Zone, Final Fantasy XIII, and Shutter Island, as well as SFIV on the iPhone, and a behind the scenes look at the show!
You want epic? We've got God of War 3! The Twilight girls go bad in the rock biopic, Runaways. Can Predator be rad again? Plus, we learn to wield a sword from the best!
Is How to Train Your Dragon already one of the year's best films? Just Cause 2 lets us play in one huuuuge game world! What will the Nintendo 3DS bring to handhelds? Plus, Alex and the Blue Angels.
Does Clash of the Titans make us release our Kraken? Is Metro 2033 a combination of Fallout 3 and Half-Life 2? What do these band of brothers think of The Pacific? Is our opinion of FX's newest show Justified?
We go out on a laugh-filled Date Night! We talk current and upcoming games for our brand new iPads. Plus, comics with soon-to-be action film, The Losers, and G. I. Joe: Cobra!
Is Kick-Ass the ass-kicking comic book movie we been waiting for? Does Splinter Cell: Conviction reinvigorate the stealth genre? Plus, we answer your questions via Twitter!
Is The Losers a winner? Exit Through the Gift Shop leaves its mark on us! How is the Starcraft 2 beta coming together? Has Star Trek Online hit warp speed? Plus, three words, all one syllable... it is Raised on Rad!
Is A Nightmare on Elm Street a worthy remake, or does it fail the Rorschach test? Does Super Street Fighter IV punch, punch, kick the crap out of other fighting games? Early hands-on with Lost Planet 2 and Puzzle Quest 2! Plus, we Game with a Name with the director of one of our very favorite films, Best Worst Movie!
Iron Man 2, Alan Wake, Super 8 and more!
We cowboy up for Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption. Can MacGruber craft a good movie out of chewing gum, and ball of twine, and a 2 minute SNL sketch? What's this about a real MacGyver movie?
Is Super Mario Galaxy 2 the best platformer ever made? Lost is over and we have opinions! Does Prince of Persia break the video game movie curse? Split/Second takes car combat way over the top!
This week we creep ourselves out with Splice, run as fast as we can to Get Him to the Greek and freeze water with Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. Plus, we get our hands dirty making Dan's birthday gift from Mike!
We pick our most anticipated titles and trends for E3! Do A-Team and Karate Kid bring more than just 80's nostalgia to the big screen? Is Blur a grown-up Mario Kart? Can Alpha Protocol live up to Mass Effect 2's action RPG legacy?
TRS hits E3 2010 with reports direct from the show floor on all three big press conferences and hands-on with the biggest upcoming video game releases. Plus, we review Toy Story 3!
Do Cruise & Diaz deliver action & comedy to Knight & Day? Bit.Trip Runner brings old-school graphics and new-school gameplay to the Wii. What are the best games to load onto your new iPhone 4? Plus, we answer more of your twitter questions!
Aang in there! Maybe M. Night Shyamalan didn't ruin The Last Airbender! Singularity put time travel in your FPS - can it cure the summer doldrums? Some more games for your new iPhone 4! Plus, check out who we were talking to backstage at the 5 Year Revision3 anniversary!
We prey on Predators, lay the smackdown on Crackdown 2, give a master class to the Sorcerer's Apprentice, and learn a juggle!
Is Inception a dream come true, or convoluted nightmare? DeathSpank, a rad action-RPG for under $20? Will the story of Facebook make a good movie? Plus, can games be funny?
The 3rd annual TRS Comic Con Panel! Filmed in front of a live audience of rabid TRS fans, this week's Comic Con spectacular is full of big movies and even bigger questions. Plus, some surprise announcements from friends. You don't want to miss it!
Is StarCraft 2 worth the 12 year wait? We look back at the massive Saturday and Sunday Comic Con panels, including Marvel and DC movies, and Harry Potter! Plus, the perfect D&D starter kit?
Is Will Ferrell still funny as one of The Other Guys? We take a look at a magnificent little Xbox Live Arcade game called Limbo. Plus, we take the Ford Fiesta for a spin and tour movie filming locations around Los Angeles!
Us vs Scott Pilgrim vs the World, we talk Madden football for the first time, ever! Plus, the new Bioshock raises hopes, and our new competitive game rocks your movie knowledge!
Independent Australian crime drama Animal Kingdom has us going wild. Does Puzzle Quest 2 recapture the magic of the fantastic first game? What the heck is Monday Night Combat? Will the Black Swan be more than just two hot girls kissing? Plus, our first As Seen on TV segment!
We found another TRS from the vault! If you liked the 80's throwback in episode 153, you aren't going to believe this week's show from 1959! Timely reviews of Hitchcock's North by Northwest, the board game Risk, and the pilot for Twilight Zone!
We're back to the present this week with a review of George Clooney's new movie, The American. Locke & Key being made into a TV series? Awesome. Plus, we go hands-on with Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer. And be sure to stick around to the end of the episode for some GIANT NEWS about TRS!
Hell freezes over: We've played Duke Nukem Forever! Co-op in Portal 2? D&D rules at Penny Arcade Expo!
The first daily Totally Rad Show kicks off with a review of The Town, Ben Affleck's new film as actor/director.
Does Halo: Reach for the stars, or keep the series' feet on the ground?
We head over to Game Empire in Pasadena to get our table top on with the new D&D Encounters!
Does No Ordinary Family have the Vic Mackey magic? We find out in today's daily TRS!
It is the debut of TRS Versus! Two movies enter, one movie leaves!
Do we give a hoot about Legends of the Guardians: Owls of Ga'Hoole?
A not-so civilized discussion of Civilization V. Could it be one of the best games of all time?
Does Martin Scorsese out-Sopranos the Sopranos with Boardwalk Empire?
Could a movie about Facebook and starring Justin Timberlake be one of the best films of the year?
Can you guess the film based on its movie poster tagline? Play along with the game that is sweeping the net.
An 80's coming of age movie about vampires, is Let Me In a worthwhile remake?
Does Enslaved: Odyssey to the West prove that big budget action games can be about story and acting?
TV in a golden age? HD video game remakes bad for the industry? Every idea is challenged when you play Devil's Radvocate!
Can you survive 90 min Buried alive with Ryan Reynolds?
It's the thrilling conclusion to the Catfish contest! One lucky viewer has his home invaded by the TRS guys!
Zack Snyder as the director of Superman? A reboot for Devil May Cry? The 3DS for $299? It must be time for the Rad Report!
Can a video game turn 3 white dudes into Def Jam Rapstars?
The RED movie hits theaters this week, so we're looking at Warren Ellis' Red comic to get ready.
Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, and Helen Mirren paint the town RED. Should you?
The debut of a new TRS game - Media Mashup!! Can you guess the titles of your favorite mashed up movies and games?
Reboots of The Wild Wild West and The Munsters?? Seth MacFarlane teaming up with Mark Wahlberg? DotA 2 announced? Must be time for another edition of The RAD Report!
We've got our hands on a Microsoft Surface table to check out all of the cool games from Vectorform, including Settlers of Catan and more!
Wrestling is not fake! Want proof? We get our asses kicked learning the ropes from Santino Brothers Wrestling Academy in Los Angeles.
A comedy about terrorist suicide bombers?! Four Lions put the "ha!" in jihad.
TRS VS returns! Movies are pitted against each other to create the supreme best-of list. This week, a fight breaks out! This is serious business!
We're in search of hidden treasure on another TRS Geocaching adventure!
Kirby's Epic Yarn brings whimsy to the Wii. Is it more than just cute?
An early look at AMC's new zombie horror series, The Walking Dead!
Is Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II a worthy sequel, or is it more like those lousy prequels?
Does Fallout: New Vegas hit the jackpot? Or do bugs and crashes ruin a franchise?
Because you demanded it! The game that's sweeping the nation returns: it's Media Mashup!
Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and Brad Pitt in a superhero movie?! Megamind is an evil death ray of funny!
For the first time ever on the Totally Rad Show, we're talking music!!
Is a movie about real life cutthroat politics Fair Game? You bet it is!
We jam on Rock Band 3's new keyboard peripheral!
It is a movie music knowledge showdown in What's the Score!
Could a modern day Sherlock Holmes TV show be the very best version of the classic sleuth? We check out the BBC's Sherlock!
Two movies enter, one movie leaves! It is time for another edition of TRS VS!
Call of Duty: Black Ops is one biggest releases of the year! But is it as good as Modern Warfare?
We're flipping, flying, and high-wiring at Cirque School LA to get into the mindset of Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
We put Microsoft's Kinect to the test, with full-body control of Kinect Adventures!
Danny Boyle traps us under a boulder for 127 Hours - could it be the most inspiring time we've spent at the movies all year?
The art of summing up a movie in one sentence has never been more fun or more competitive - it's the return of Tagline Takedown!
Is the first part of the last part of Harry Potter the best part, or does HP7 fall flat?
Does Criterion's Need for Speed Hot Pursuit inject new life into the racing franchise, or are we burned out?
We let our hair down with Disney's Tangled!
Very special Thanksgiving episode! We're thankful for being able to volunteer at Comfort Zone Camp, a fun and safe place for grieving children.
Have Black Friday Breakfast with the TRS guys, using two crazy devices As Seen on TV!
Do the Green Lantern trailers and comics bode well for an epic summer movie?
Can Global Agenda's free to play model and shooter gameplay make it a worthwhile MMO alternative?
Dance Central has us Kinected to our inner disco star! But is it fun, or just hard work?
J. Michael Straczynski reinvents Superman for DC with Superman: Earth One
It is audience participation, physical competition, and movie nostalgia, wrapped up in one - it's Charades!
Is the Black Swan a beautiful Oscar contender, or just an ugly duckling? Darren Aronofsky, the visionary director of the Totally Rad Movie of the Year for 2008, The Wrestler, returns with an enigmatic adaptation of the ballet, Swan Lake. Are Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis enough to make ballet exciting? Alex, Dan, and Jeff dance their way through a review of The Black Swan.
Is Epic Mickey an instant classic or an epic fail?
Charging up for the release of Tron: Legacy at elecTRONica at Disneyland!
Donkey Kong Country Returns to the Wii with a thunderous slam of difficulty. But is it fun?
It is the geek equivalent to Thunderdome! VS is back for another round of film on film battlin'!
Is the Fighter a knockout? How about one of the best movies of the year?
In a special TRS, the guys show that being a geek and being fit are not mutually exclusive as Jeff reveals his video diary training for the LA Marathon.
Cataclysm has shaken the World of Warcraft. Is enough to make us to say WoW again? The biggest online game on the planet has seen it's biggest expansion ever. MMO and WoW freaks, Alex, Dan, and Jeff talk Cataclysm, Worgens, leveling to 85, and why you might want to fire up that subscription.
Does TRON: Legacy honor or ruin the TRON legacy? TRON defined a generation of video games on film with its unique vision of the inside of a computer. Now, almost 30 years later, the sequel updates the look for a new millennium and the sound with an electronic Daft Punk soundtrack, but will the story inspire a new generation of movie goers? Alex, Dan, and Jeff jack in to find out.
Media Mashup returns for the Holidays!! Take two films and slam them together for fun and competition.
Does the new Coen Brothers film have enough True Grit to be one of the best movies of the year? Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin combine forces with the Coen Brothers to retell a classic western tale of young girl's determination for revenge. John Wayne won an Oscar for his role in the original - does True Grit have what it takes to be a worthy remake? Alex, Dan, and Jeff put on their spurs to find out.
Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Mass Effect 3, SSX: Deadly Descents, Prototype 2, Resistance 3, and the rest of the huge VGA announcement trailers discussed!
Rare Exports digs deeper in the to Santa Claus mythos and turns jolly ol' St Nick into a scary force. Is it a good nightmare before Christmas?
Want something fun to do with the family for the holidays? Party game, Cineplexity, might be just the thing!
We dip into Santa's mailbag to read some viewer mail and feedback!
We countdown the best films of 2010 and decide on the winner of the Totally Rad Award for Movies!
We count down the top video games of 2010 and decide on the winner of the Totally Rad Award for game of the year! (it might surprise you)
We count down our favorite TV shows of 2010 and award the Raddie for the TV show of the year!
We make one sentence predictions about ten of the most hotly anticipated movies of 2011!
The fates of ten of the biggest upcoming video games of 2011, predicted... in one sentence!
The Adjustment Bureau, supernatural mystery or unexpected romance film?
Media Mashup returns to melt your brain with films fused together, and games grafted on. Can you guess the correct titles?
Johnny Depp is one versatile actor... but playing a lizard in the old west? What the heck is Rango?!
Which rad host won this year's Oscar wager - and do they agree with the results?
GDC special with first hand reports of Uncharted 3, Batman: Arkham City, inFamous 2, Darkness 2, Dead Island, and more!
Does Killzone 3 finally turn the series into the Halo-killer it was always supposed to be?
A brand new TRS game to blow your mind and test your knowledge, but What is That?!
You know it, you love it, you'll disagree with it... It is the newest edition of Vs!
Should you join the Battle: Los Angeles?
Does Dragon Age 2 improve on its predecessor, or go too far down the hack n slash route?
Your questions from the mailbag - answered!
Paul is a foul-mouthed alien from the creators of Shawn of the Dead - but is he as funny?
We debut a brand new game - match wits inside the Title Fight!
Is the new indie comedy Win Win full of win?
Homefront has a compelling, Red Dawn-like premise, but does the gameplay hold up?
Dan - Batman: Under the Red Hood Jeff - Justified Season 2 Alex - Torchlight XBLA game
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile Moon Diver Hard Corps: Uprising Ghostbusters: Sanctum of Slime Beyond Good & Evil HD
Dan - Fish Tank Jeff - WWE All Stars Alex - The Ultimate Fighter
As Seen On TV: Hook, Line, and Stinker!
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP Hunters HD Shadow Era
Dan - Dead Calm Jeff - Dominant Species Board Game Alex - Cooking
Jeff - Modern Warfare 3 Dan - Tintin Alex - Awake
Far Cry 3, Torchlight 2, Starhawk, and more in our E3 wrap-up.
Is X-Men: First Class the best of the Marvel superhero films?
InFamous 2, Red Faction: Armageddon, and 7 Little Words make our Radars! Should they be on yours?
Should you spend your hard earned green on the Green Lantern?
Is Spielberg's Falling Skies the next great sci-fi TV show?
Is Child of Eden finally the Kinect's killer app for the hardcore gamer?
Will Chris Weitz's new film, A Better Life, improve yours?
Can you identify iconic movie, tv, and video game images, or will you be asking yourself... What is that?!
Is Cars 2 another finely-tuned Pixar machine, or does it break down before the finish?
We look back on the completed first season of HBO's Game of Thrones!
FEAR 3 brings co-op to horror FPS - does it work?
Does Bad Teacher earn good grades?
Is Transformers: Dark of the Moon this summer's can't miss 3D extravaganza?
The Grand Prix racing of Cars 2 in a board game? Don't miss Formula D!
We don secret identities for our newest - and funniest - guessing game.
Shadows of the Damned plays like an interactive Robert Rodriguez grindhouse flick - does it deserve your dollar?
We got our hands on the unaired Wonder Woman and Locke & Key TV pilots to find out why they'll never see the light of day.
Join the Resistance or become a spy and betray your friends in this awesome, affordable board game.
Is Terrance Malick's The Tree of Life a meandering mess, or one of the boldest artistic visions of all time. Could it be... both?
We pimp out our iPad into a full-fledged arcade cabinet with the iCade!
Legend of Zelda in 3D, can a game that is 13 years old be the 3DS' killer app?
Live out the premise of Reservoir Dogs with the trigger-happy board game, Cash n' Guns!
Opening day for Disneyland's brand new Star Tours revamp - a Star Wars fan's dream come true?
We take part in the Magic the Gathering Core 2012 pre-release! Epic Magic action inside!
The Harry Potter film series reaches its climactic end with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 - but did it save the best for last?
Should you be excited about the prequel to the Thing, Martin Scorsese's Hugo, or John Carter? Previews reviews inside!
Could the new downloadable action game Bastion be a contender for Game of the Year? Yes, it is that good.
Get ready for the Captain America movie by boning up on the Marvel comics!
The newest TRS guessing game is back by popular demand: you'll never guess our Secret Identity!
Does Captain America do our country proud, or is it a national embarrassment?
The quest to build the ultimate TRS list of best movies of all time continues in a new edition of VS!
Comic Con reactions to the new footage of Amazing Spiderman and Total Recall, direct from the live TRS Panel.
The newest TRS game, Secret Identity, with live audience interaction at Comic-Con!
Your chance to see the audience Q&A from the live TRS panel at Comic Con.
Our reactions to all of this year's big Comic-Con showings!
Is Cowboys and Aliens the best of both worlds, or a summer blockbuster caught between two genres?
Run Lola Running Man? Wall Street Fighter II? Three's Company of Men? Must be Media Mashup!!
Can From Dust make you feel like a god again?
The new season of Breaking Bad, the platformer video game Ms Splosion Man, and the iOS title Sword and Poker are all on our Radar.
Time to fine tune the top 50 of that best movie list, with some of the toughest match-ups ever in VS!
It's time for Gangsters vs. Aliens in the summer hit Attack the Block!
Will Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet hold its own amongst the new Xbox Live Arcade games this summer?
We try the Go Game, a truly amazing race around the city that you can play - because it is an app!
A Japanese puzzle game and relationship sim, Catherine is guaranteed to be something new - but is it too odd to actually be fun?
Is 30 Minutes or Less the return of the buddy action comedy or does it take too long to get to the funny?
Trauma is a fantastic, inexpensive independent PC game you shouldn't miss.
Does Luther prove UK TV outshines the US?
Flummoxed fun from Photoshop filters - it's What Is That?!
Jeff and Dan give Alex the gift of Molecular Gastronomy for his birthday. Chaos ensues. You have been warned.
Colin Farrell as a vampire and Dr. Who as Criss Angel? The new Fright Night will make you forget Twilight!
El Shaddai: one of the most beautiful third person action games ever made?
One of the scariest movies ever made, a free video game unlike any other, and a live zombie musical make our Radar this week!
If you hear 'a titanic battle amidst balls of fiery gases' and you guess 'Star Wars' you must be playing Title Fight!
Firsthand footage from Disney's D23 expo! Avengers, Muppets, Frankenweenie, The Brave, and more!
We don't listen to the advice of Guillermo Del Toro's Don't Be Afraid of the Dark! Should you be afraid?
Jeff Cannata reviews Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2011 at the Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle! We've got the newest PRE-RELEASE first-hand review of SKYRIM from PAX 2011! Featuring the open-world gameplay from other Elder Scrolls games, check out what other enhancements and upgrades you can look forward to in SKYRIM.
Seasoned WoW player Alex Albrecht reviews the upcoming Star Wars MMORPG, The Old Republic. But what we really are interested in is the specially-created endgame content, and we've got all the details!
Dan Trachtenberg reviews the brand new (and REALLY awesome) massively multiplayer online role playing game, WildStar. Unlike other MMORPG options, WildStar gives you the all-new option to be a gun mage, combining the combat of magic AND firearms. A little more whimsical and fun than the others, you can sign up for the beta right now!
Jeff Cannata reviews the EXCLUSIVE Penny Arcade Expo's behind closed doors presentation for Borderlands 2!
Alex Albrecht reviews the big-budget sequel to surprise indie hit by Runic Games. Due to release sometime later this year, here's why we're looking forward to getting our hands on Torchlight 2!
Dan Trachtenberg checks out the NEW and FREE massively multiplayer online first person shooter, Firefall! Check it out when it releases in December 2011, and until then, check out our exclusive first look from the Penny Arcade Expo!
See the newest upcoming first person shooter, RAGE! The Totally Rad Show brings you an exclusive first look at the post-apocalyptic, RPG testing shooter from the Penny Arcade Expo.
Alex, Dan, and Jeff review all their favorites at the Penny Arcade Expo from the smaller games like Word Fighter to highly anticipated releases like Star Wars: The Old Republic and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Find out our picks for Game of Show from PAX 2011!
A prequel to one of the "Best PC Games of All Time", does Deus Ex: Human Revolution live up to its pedigree?
We play the game of Secret Identity with the live Penny Arcade Expo audience!
We try to beat the field in a Mini Masters Magic Tournament at PAX!
The best of PAX 2011 with a little help from our friends.
DC's massive relaunch The New 52 begins with Justice League #1 - is it the perfect time to get into comics?
We go on a roll with Rock of Ages, a quirky new XBLA title that is Super Monkey Ball meets tower defense.
There was a secret mission to the moon - did the found footage uncover exciting horrors or a disappointing movie?
Movies go head-to-head in a winner-takes-all best of with Alex, Dan and Jeff!
Is Contagion sick or totally sick?
Warrior is Rocky for the UFC generation, but does it have the eye of the tiger?
Action Comics an Detective Comics reboot Superman and Batman with new #1s! Are they reasons to start reading comics again? DC's New 52 continues with reboots of the two most historic comic book series of all time: Action Comics and Detective Comics. Do Jeff, Dan, and Alex like the new creative teams and direction, or is it just more of the same?
The results to the annual Summer Movie Wager! Who won and which summer flicks made the difference? Special guest Peter Sciretta from /Film rejoins Alex, Dan, and Jeff to check up on the predictions they made at the start of the summer. Who was able to most accurately predict the top ten box office winners of the season? And which movies were most surprising?
Kevin Smith's new film Red State breaks all the rules - is it brilliant or a risky disaster? Self-funded, distributed on demand, and nothing like any of the films that define his career, to say that Red State is a departure for Kevin Smith would be an understatement. Dan, Alex, and Jeff take a visit to Red State to find out what it means for one of the icons of geek filmmaking.
Is Warhammer 40K: Space Marine more fun than Gears of War 3? With that other big game about Space Marines hitting store shelves this week, Jeff, Dan, and Alex take a moment to highlight a game that could be overlooked. Warhammer introduced the idea of the Space Marine, and now Relic's new 3rd person action adventure brings all of the over-the-top action to game consoles. Could Space Marine be one of the most fun games of the year?
If you refer to Halo 4 as "The Fourth Angel's Hat" and The Dark Knight as "The Poorly Lit Medieval Warrior".... you're playing Title Fight! Step into the ring for Title Fight, the game where movie, tv, and video game titles morph into clues to be deciphered. Can you figure out the answers before Alex, Dan, and Jeff?
We get an early look at the life-affirming, funny, charming tale of friendship, 50/50. It has heart and hilarity, but does 50/50 do enough to make it one of Alex, Dan, and Jeff's favorite movies of the year? Find out if you should give 50/50 a chance.
Is the new CBS series A Gifted Man more than just House redux? The new series from CBS starring Patrick Wilson, A Gifted Man tells the story of a high-end neurosurgeon who begins to see the ghost o his dead ex-wife. Alex, Dan, and Jeff get an early look at the show that debuts Friday, Sept 23rd to see if it deserves space on your DVR.
Does the new Mad Men-esque ABC series, Pan Am fly high? The fall series premieres are in full swing, and ABC's flashy new show about flying the friendly skies in the 60's, Pan Am, debuts this Sunday, Sept 25th. Alex, Dan, and Jeff got an early look at the pilot, featuring lots of pilots and some stewardesses, too. Does it earn its wings?
Gears of War 3 finishes the trilogy, but is it the best game of the series? If you're looking for high quality action on the Xbox 360, the Gears of War series has always delivered. The newest entry in the franchise aims to be the biggest, baddest, most robust package yet, with a longer campaign, more multiplayer modes, and a persistent leveling system. But do Alex, Dan, and Jeff think it is enough to make this Gears the one to rule them all?
Could Moneyball be the perfect sports film for geeks? With Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and writer Aaron Sorkin, Moneyball certainly has the star power to be the Social Network of sports films, but can a movie about number crunching baseball be riveting entertainment? Alex, Dan, and Jeff step up to the plate to see if this American pastime flick is a home run.
Does Person of Interest hold ours? With an all-star cast and creator Jonathan Nolan of "Dark Knight" fame on board, the new CBS TV series, "Person of Interest" promises cinema quality action and thinner moments every week. Alex, Dan, and Jeff spy on the first episode and give their assessment.
Is Terra Nova the next great sci-fi series, or should it go extinct? Stephen Spielberg and dinosaurs is usually a recipe for excitement, but can Terra Nova create those kind of big, special effects laden moments on a television budget? Alex, Dan, and Jeff tune into the premiere episode to find out.
Brand new Spider-Man and X-Men #1s are like nothing you've seen before! Marvel's Ultimate universe has been turned upside down. Peter Parker is dead, the X-Men are underground, and nothing is as it was. With the launch of the new #1s on both titles, is Marvel ruining what was once great, or blazing a bold new trail? Jeff, Dan, and Alex discuss the new books to hip you to why now might be the most exciting time in comics.
Two classic PS2 get remastered for the PS3 - are they better than ever? Fumito Ueda created two of the most beloved games of the PS2 era, Ico and Shadow of the Colossus. Each drove the video game medium in a daring new direction, and created an emotional connect that remains unsurpassed, even years later. Now, as his next game, The Last Guardian, nears completion, Sony has reissued both PS2 games on one updated, high-resolution blu-ray. Do they hold up to modern standards? Dan, Jeff, and Alex explain why these classics cannot be ignored.
More new #1's! Could this be the best time ever to get into comic books? Jeff, Dan, and Alex continue their reviews of some of the exciting new #1 issues coming from DC and Marvel. Star team Brian Bendis and Mark Bagley bring their "what if college kids invented Super Powers?" book, Brilliant to Marvel's Icon imprint, and DC's New 52 gets a taste of gritty Western mystery with All Star Western. Should you be reading these hot new titles?
Could this be the best, most daring new TV show of the new fall season? Alex and Jeff get a special, early look at FX's star-studded new show, American Horror Story and are blown away. Could this be the craziest, most original pilot since Twin Peaks? You've got to see their spoiler-free impressions.
Can a Rock 'em Sock 'em Robot movie rock our socks? Hugh Jackman's newest star vehicle, Real Steel, certainly looks like a cheesy kids film - but could it possibly be much, much more? Alex, Dan, and Jeff get in the ring for some robo-boxing (or "roboxing") with this new release!
Is Drive the best movie of the year? Does Dead Island do co-op zombie killing right? What classic PC game made it to the iPad? Answers inside! Alex, Dan, and Jeff check their RADar this week, and find some pretty epic stuff! The new film Drive, which may be one of the best of the year, the zombie RPG Dead Island, a can't miss co-op experience, and Another World, the classic PC game updated and released on the iPad. Find out why all three need to be on your radar, too.
Does RAGE- the brand new series from id Software/ Bethesda- bring more than just pretty graphics? Powered by the brand new idTech 5 engine, RAGE sure makes post-apocalyptic wasteland look pretty, but is this new shooter equal to the greats that preceded it, Doom, and Quake? Or is the open-world nature too much of a departure for the kings of the corridor shooter? Jeff, Dan, and Alex grab their BFG and start blasting rockets through mutants to find out.
The Ides of March Movie Review
Special early hands-on with upcoming Nintendo games: Super Mario 3D Land, Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mario Kart 7, and more! Jeff, Alex, and special guest Billy Berghammer take a trip to Nintendo's offices to get a special hands-on preview of some of the most hotly anticipated new Nintendo titles. Do Mario Kart's new gliders change the game? Is Skyward Sword's WiiMotion Plus sword fighting an exciting new way to play? Is Mario 3D Land the killer app for the 3DS? And just what is the new Wii Kirby game? Answers inside! Stay for the credits for more from Mike's interviews with the cast of The Thing!
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Diablo 3 StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Dan - Disneyworld Jeff - SpellTower (iPad game) Alex - Battlefield 3 Multiplayer
Don't Run With A Plasma Sword, Amazing Breaker, Puzzlejuice, Scribblenauts Remix, Stickman Skater, Ra
Jeff - Midnight in Paris and Carnage Dan - We Need to Talk About Kevin Alex - Star Wars Motorcycle Helmet
