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Demonschool by @necrosoftgames.com throws you into a crazy world of teachers, gangsters, and of course, demons. Its laugh-out-loud funny yet endearing characters will be wonderful company in this TRPG Social Sim.

It releases tomorrow.

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Demonschool Review - GCR
Demonschool is a TRPG with social sim elements inspired by Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. Does it live up to its inspirations namesakes?
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November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Sirāt is a must-watch film that you should seek out in theatres. It's not an easy watch, but you won't regret it.

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#Filmsky
4 Point Review: Sirāt - GCR
Sirāt is a Franco-Spanish film set in the Moroccan desert that follows a father and his son trying to find his daughter who has gone missing. This is a must-watch film that you should seek out in thea...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Another week another pair of Dispatch episodes, and we're loving every minute of it! Check out our reactions.

#Gaming

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GCReacts | Dispatch - Episodes 5-6 - GCR
Dispatch is an episodic video game made by some ex-Telltale developers. Episodes 5 and 6 finally feels like we're done setting the stage and we're getting into the story.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Mario Marathon continues with one of the GOATs: Super Mario Bros. 3. Is this the best Mario game, the best NES game, the best game EVER??

Read on to find out.

#RetroGaming #SuperMarioBros #Gaming

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November 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
As spooky season comes to a close, so does quarter three of 2025. GCR has updated our video game power rankings for the last three months.

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November 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Dispatch episodes 3 and 4 are out, and we think they're even better than the first two! Check out our reactions. 🎮

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#Gaming @adhocstudio.com
GCReacts | Dispatch - Episodes 3-4 - GCR
Dispatch is an episodic video game made by some ex-Telltale developers. Episodes 3 and 4 build on the foundation of the first two to give us more choices and romance options.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Jay Kelly has a lot going on below the surface if you open yourself up to it. To top it all off, Adam Sandler delivers an Oscar Nomination worthy performance.

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#FilmSky
4 Point Review: Jay Kelly - GCR
Jay Kelly is a loveletter to cinema that explores the sacrifices that people make in the pursuit of their dreams. It's melancholy and light at the same time without forcing a point of view down your t...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Check out our initial reactions for Dispatch from @adhocstudio.com. We can't wait for more!

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GCReacts | Dispatch - Episodes 1-2 - GCR
Dispatch is an episodic video game made by some ex-Telltale developers. It's a superhero workplace comedy with a great first two episodes.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
An excerpt from our review of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

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October 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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October 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Benoit Blanc returns with the latest instalment of the Knives Out franchise: Wake Up Dead Man. This rural, gothic mystery is the best the series has ever been.

Read our review and be sure to catch it during it’s limited theatre run beginning November 26.

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#filmsky
4 Point Review: Wake Up Dead Man - GCR
Wake Up Dead Man is the most recent entry into the Knives Out franchise. This film levels up with the most elaborate mystery yet in the series. My thoughts on that and the rest of the film. (No spoile...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#PlayCanadian | 1000xResist is coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on November 4th.

This is a fantastic narrative experience from @sunsetvisitor.studio out of Vancouver. We highly recommend you check it out!

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1000xResist - GCR
1000xResist is a stunning narrative accomplishment by Sunset Visitor. We recommend you give it a shot, this isn't a story you'll soon forget.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
We highly recommend you grab a pen and some paper and get to work playing the original The Legend of Zelda on the NES.

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#retrogaming #nintendo
October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Mario Marathon continues with another GCRetro review for Super Mario Bros. 2.

This funky, oddball entry into the series left a lasting impression on the Mario franchise. Read our full review here:

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October 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Who doesn’t love a good ranked list? Check out our streaming services power rankings for 2025, so far.

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#netflix #appletvplus #disneyplus
October 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Movie tie-in games aren’t always fantastic. That said, Super Mario Bros. - despite being quite the departure - stands strong on its own. We recommend you give this game a chance.

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#retrogaming #gaming
October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
One Battle After Another from Paul Thomas Anderson is easily one of the year’s best, and we highly recommend you watch it.

Read our review here: gcr.quest/4-point-revi...

#filmsky #onebattleafteranother
September 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Join 2R as he begins his journey down Retro Road with Little Samson. This review was inspired by Billy from The Game Chasers who sadly passed away last week.

We hope you’ll take a minute to read it, and remember to celebrate your passions and your community.

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September 30, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Sword of the Sea from @giantsquidstudios.com is all vibes - from the visuals to the melodies. We highly recommend you spend 3-4 hours to experience it.

Read our 4 Point Review here:

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4 Point Review - Sword of the Sea - GCR
Sword of the Sea is the newest entry in Gian Squid's portfolio of games and continues the vibes they built up over their last games as well as Journey. If you liked any of those, this is an easy recom...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Read our review of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It’s great, funny, wholesome sci-fi. Check it out before the film adaptation releases next year!

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#booksky #sciencefiction
4 Point Review: Project Hail Mary (Novel) - GCR
Project Hail Mary is a 2021 novel written by Andy Weir, the author of The Martian. It is being adapted into a film next year and so I decided to get ahead of the curve and read it ahead of that. It do...
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August 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Call this show The Fantastic Fore because Stick is all about family. Apple strikes again with its golf comedy with a lot of heart.

Our review:
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#filmsky #tv #review
4 Point Review: Stick Season 1 - GCR
Stick is a coming of age sports comedy on Apple TV+ that will make you smile as you follow fun characters find family and joy in life again.
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July 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Here is our review of Untamed, a new prestige crime thriller on Netflix set in Yosemite National Park. It’s a great entry in the genre thanks in part to its stellar location.

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#filmsky #untamed
4 Point Review: Untamed - GCR
Untamed is a new prestige crime thriller on Netflix set in Yosemite National Park. It applies a new coat of paint on the tried and true crime drama formula.
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July 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Video Game Power Rankings for Q2 2025.

We rank game companies by their recent releases, successes, public opinion, and how we think they’re doing. This (not so) scientific method produces a list, or Power Ranking, for which companies are hot and which are not.

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#gaming
July 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Here’s our reaction to Stolen. This is a poignant film produced on a low budget. We recommend you check it out and - most importantly - DON’T LOOK IT UP FIRST.

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#filmsky #stolen
GCReacts | Stolen - GCR
Stolen is an Indian film with a very small scope that finds a way to make a small story have a big message. Hoping this puts a great little film on your radar.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
F1 mixes fast cars, high-pressure strategy, and dramatic storylines in a way that’s sure to entertain - and we’re not talking about the movie.

Check out our review of the sport from a new F1 fan.

#formula1 #f1 #f1themovie #filmsky

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F1 Review (Not the Film) - GCR
After watching the F1 movie, I took the plunge into the real thing. This is my review of Formula 1.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM