Popzara Podcast

When Police Simulator: Patrol Officers hit the streets last year, it had its fair share of problems, but most who played were treated with a nice simulation of what it’s like to be a police officer on the streets. From writing tickets to interviewing witnesses to solve various crimes, it felt like you were making a difference in your neighborhood.

I have to admit, when I first came across Merry Little Batman on Amazon Prime and saw it’s wacky artstyle and animation, I wasn’t too impressed and was quick to look the other way. After sitting down and giving it a chance however, it turned out to be one of the most fun and funny films I’ve seen this year, as well as being a Batman story the whole family is sure to enjoy.

Is there anything in the world more full of hope and wonder than a Studio Ghibli film directed by Hayao Miyazaki? Perhaps that’s why fans were so sad when Hayao Miyazaki announced his (most recent) retirement back in 2013, and even more overjoyed when he reversed his decision (yet again) three years later and began working on The Boy and the Heron (Kimitachi wa Do Ikiru ka/How Do You Live for those who prefer the Japanese title). Supposedly Miyazaki’s swan song - a fitting term, seeing as how birds are so central to the story - the film tries to recapture the magic Studio Ghibli - and the great director himself - is known for.

I’m a big fan of actor Tom Hiddleston as he captured everyone’s attention when he took on the role of Loki in the MCU and became a dominating force in it over a decade ago. Now that he’s conquering the small screen in the Loki TV series, Gunnar is bringing his sly style to this realm with the Gunnar Loki: Asgard Edition Glasses.

While I didn’t become a true fan of the Assassin’s Creed games until Origins came about, I’m all on board with the series and couldn’t wait to play the latest entry, Assassin's Creed Mirage that takes the franchise back to its roots with a bigger focus on stealth and finding multiple ways to take out a target. Famed glasses maker Gunnar Optiks are on board with the newest game too with one of their latest products, the Gunnar Assassin's Creed: Mirage Edition Glasses.

I remember reading about the Dakar Desert Rally game series some time ago and always wanted to give it a try. Saber Interactive’s latest debuted October last year to a good but very rough start, and now they’re back with extensive updates, bug fixes, and some new vehicles in tow to give rally racers a new, desert racing experience.

It’s often said that obsession can be a double-edged sword, capable of both driving greatness and fueling destruction. Saltburn, writer/director Emerald Fennell's followup to her 2020 breakthrough Promising Young Woman, explores the dark side of obsession, delving into a world where class, privilege, and unchecked desires intertwine with devastating consequences.

The Internet, particularly in the gaming sphere, has always had a sort of unwritten code of opinions you're required to have to participate in "polite society." There was a brief period where you weren't allowed to like JRPGs, for instance, and one later on where you weren't allowed to criticize Kickstarter; we're talking about that kind of thing.

It’s been almost 30 years since cartoonist Bill Watterson stepped away from producing Calvin and Hobbes, and the world still doesn’t seem to be over it. With the exception of the occasional interview or cartooning themed fundraising effort, he’s become the most famous artistic recluse since J.

Happy 70th anniversary to Godzilla! It’s been quite a ride - smooth, bumpy, and otherwise - but the King of Monsters remains a cultural juggernaut to this day that shows no signs of slowing down. Naturally, this milestone is being celebrated with a brand new film that looks back to the franchise’s humble beginnings.

Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since Farscape came on the scene and took over TV with one of the best science fiction shows ever produced. While there’s been many DVD and Blu-ray releases since the show ended in 2003, none of them were truly complete as they never included the follow-up series “The Peacekeeper Wars”.

For what it’s worth, I actually liked the film and Disney+ shows that directly precede The Marvels. 2019’s Captain Marvel isn’t perfect but had some interesting plot twists and a ‘90s setting that defied the ultra-modern feel of the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Remakes are awful, except when they're not! See, if a game we like gets remade, that's great. We're bringing back gaming history and it's a nostalgic joyride through the best moments of our younger selves best moments.

As you probably guessed by the name, Irem Collection Volume 1 is the first of five planned volumes of re-released titles from the iconic Japanese developer behind beloved classics like R-Type, Ninja Spirit, and Vigilante. It’s a catalog that skews more to the hardcore set, with a distinctive art style and penchant for, shall we say, extreme difficulties that border on abuse.

Last year’s You Need This Book Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle helped celebrate 30 years of the undersea hi-jinks that is Jim Toomey’s Sherman’s Lagoon, a comic strip that still manages to feel fresh long after many of its contemporaries have sunk into the abyss. But it looks like there's still more chuckles and guffaws to go around because Things Are Looking Up, the 28th collection of sharktastic daily and Sunday strips, is here in one easily buyable, lovable paper package.