Hell Space Review
Set in 2179, Hell Space presents a world in its golden age. Years earlier, after finding evidence of a deserted alien spacecraft in space, countries and governments banded together to create the […]
The Most Misunderstood Scene in Final Fantasy X
In this video, David explores one of the most misunderstood moments in gaming history: the infamous laughing scene between Tidus and Yuna in Final Fantasy X. Often dismissed as awkward or cringe, […]
The June list
Summer is upon us which means a new season of things to get excited about. Check out our list of nerdy things to do this month. Watch: Masters of the Universe After […]
The Perfect Time to Start Playing Star Wars: Unlimited
Look, you all know I’m a huge nerd who loves a good TTRPG, and you all know I love me some Star Wars. Somehow though, I completely missed the fact that there […]
House of The Dragon Season 3 Final Trailer
The first season set up a war. The second teased it. Now, in its third season, House of the Dragon unleashes it. Monarchs play politics, armies march to battle, and dragons rain […]
Celtic Myth & Sapphic Fantasy | Francesca McMahon Interview
I first came across Francesca McMahon’s work at my last MCM and I’m still kicking myself for not taking the time to properly chat with them. So this time around I made […]
MCM London Day 3: Chaos, Cosmere & Convention Glory
Day 3 of MCM has finally arrived, and I have returned once again like a nerdy messiah here to bring you all the good news. Though, put a pin in that for […]
MCM London Day 2: Mango Fanta, Metal Gear, Brandon Sanderson & The Dark Room
Day 2 kicked off a little slower, giving me time to properly explore the convention stalls, which of course meant immediately giving in to temptation and buying even more badges. Zero regrets. […]
MCM London May 2026 – Day One
Day one kicked off with pure Brandon Sanderson chaos, and by that I mean standing in line at Dragonsteel Entertainment for over an hour. But honestly, the banter and camaraderie in the […]
The Psychology of Toxic Masculinity in The Boys
Beneath all the exploding bodies, political satire, and absolute chaos, The Boys gives us a surprisingly disturbing exploration of toxic masculinity and emotional insecurity. Characters like Homelander and The Deep are exaggerated, […]
Celebrate 50 Years of Gundam
With the new 50th anniversary Mobile Suit Gundam film now out, the team behind it released this beautiful and heartfelt short as a prologue. The song is an absolute bop by PEOPLE […]
Roll Britannia Invades the D&D Fan Expo
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know this is far from our first time discussing the D&D Fan Expo. Last time we were talking about the chaos goblins over […]
First thoughts on Laika’s Wildwood
Laika has to be one of the most creative studios modern western cinema has in its arsenal. Their work easily stands alongside Studio Ghibli, and films like Coraline and Kubo and the […]
Half-Orcs a Fantasy Race Born in Violence
What does it mean to be born between two worlds… and accepted by neither? This week on The Congruent Chronicler we dive into the psychology of the Half-Orc in Dungeons & Dragons […]
Hell Space: Revelations – the exciting new science fiction novel written by father-son duo
The Book Guild are releasing their latest project in June with an epic science fiction novel set across the universe. “In 2179 humanity’s golden age of space expansion shatters when astronomer Jayne […]
Why I Think TTRPG’s Can Be Good for Mental Health
To kick off Mental Health Awareness Week, I wanted to talk about something I genuinely believe in: how tabletop role-playing games can positively affect people’s mental health. And for this article, I’m […]
This British Monster Book Is Exactly What D&D Needed
You all know I’ve got that FOMO. I hate missing out, and when it comes to getting in on the ground floor of something exciting, I need to be there. And when […]
Slither’s 20th Anniversary Treat
Let’s turn back time to 2006. Twitter Launch had just launched, Pluto Demotion had everyone arguing about planets, and Heroes and Dexter were taking over our televisions. But in cinemas, audiences were […]
TOKYOPOP Brings Manga to the Kids
I have to give credit to TOKYOPOP. For nearly 30 years, the company has helped bring manga to readers of all ages, and without publishers like them, there’s a good chance manga […]
Peace is a lie: The Philosophy of the Sith
For my newest video, I dove into the Sith Code to see if there’s actually real philosophy hiding behind all that anger, power, and red lightsabers. From Friedrich Nietzsche’s ideas on passion […]
When Your Hero Gets A Movie
When you’re making a film about the late, great Anthony Bourdain, it needs to strike a careful balance—punk, personal, passionate, and above all, genuine. From the look of this trailer, it serves […]
I Was Clean… Then Oxventure Dropped These
I must confess… I have an addiction.Yes—I, David Cromie, do solemnly swear to all new gods and the old… that I am a dice goblin. For the uninitiated (you poor, dice-less souls):A […]
Roll Britannia Returns to UK Games Expo 2026
Dungeons & Dragons might have been born in America—but spiritually? It belongs in Britain. After all, this is the land that gave us J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis—the architects […]
Nolan Doesn’t Care About Accuracy (And He Shouldn’t)
I remember one Saturday afternoon on Channel 5, watching a made-for-TV version of The Odyssey, and I was hooked. Here was the original Greek antihero, Odysseus, a mortal standing against gods and […]
The Dice Goblin’s Emergency Kit
Look, as you all know, I’m a self-professed dice goblin. I’ve got dozens of sets of dice.But I’ve also got ADHD… which means there’s always a non-zero chance I’ll forget to bring […]
Happy Star Wars Day: How to celebrate May the 4th
It’s our favourite nerdy day of the year where fans around the globe will be donning their Jedi robes, engaging in lightsaber battles, and binge-watching the iconic movies. Whether you’re a Star […]
Roll for Hype: Nat20:Fest Is the Event the UK’s Been Waiting For
Gather round, weary travellers—I’ve a tale to tell. One of a wondrous place of myth and glory, the likes of which the United Kingdom has never seen before. Let me tell you […]
The May list
May, arguably the nerdiest month of the calendar, is upon us. And with plenty to do, see, and celebrate, it’s easy to see why. Check out our May list to see what […]
The Guild Is Back—and It’s About to Remind the Internet Who Started It All
OMG… it’s happening. The cast of The Guild are reuniting—and it’s going to be epic. For anyone a bit too young to remember, The Guild is the original comedy web series created […]
The New House of The Dragon Trailer is Fire
Eerie music and a dramatic voiceover—has House of the Dragon finally learned from early Game of Thrones and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? Because this new trailer is utter fire… House […]
London’s Wildest D&D Show Is Hitting The Big Stage
Who doesn’t love some live D&D? Ok, maybe you used to, but in that blackened little soul of yours you have begun to worry the format has turned stale. Well my studious […]
Clayface Looks Terrifying
It’s been a while since a film has left me unsettled—never mind just a trailer—but DC Comics’ Clayface has managed that, and then some… Directed by James Watkins, with a screenplay from […]
Can A.I Save Us?
In a world where artificial intelligence is often framed as a threat, this video explores a more hopeful perspective—drawing from some of the darkest and most unlikely futures. From the Tau Empire’s […]
The April List
Wondering what to watch, play or do in April? Here at Nerdgeist, we’ve got you covered with 8 things that need to be on your list this month. Watch: Lee Cronin’s The […]
The Drow Pantheon – Part 1
The drow pantheon—the Dark Seldarine—reveals a brutal truth: people don’t worship these gods simply because they are evil, but because each offers something psychologically compelling in a world shaped by fear and […]
Epic Games Layoffs Hit a Man Fighting for His Life
Epic Games — best known for Fortnite — recently laid off over 1,000 employees. For many, that meant immediate loss of income and access to healthcare. That alone is devastating. But for […]
Halflings: Home is Where the Hearth is
Halflings, or the Hin, are often seen as simple folk — lovers of good food, warm homes, and quiet lives. But beneath that simplicity lies something far more meaningful. In a world […]
Firefly set to return
After Saturdays’s sad news about the Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival being axed, the nerd world needed a pick me up. This was delivered on Sunday with a surprising yet very welcome […]
Spider-Man: Brand New Day — Trailer Thoughts
It’s time, true believers, for a Brand New Day. The MCU looks ready to upgrade Spider-Man and push him in a bold new direction—and so far, I’m feeling pretty good about it. […]
Tieflings: A Species Born in Exile and Hatred
In this video, David the Congruent Chronicler explores the psychology of the Tieflings in Dungeons & Dragons. Born from an infernal legacy they never chose, Tieflings often live under suspicion and stigma […]
Force of Extinction Launches This May… I Played It and It Was Brilliantly Chaotic
I love a good tabletop RPG. Genuinely. It’s a problem. D&D, Cyberpunk, Call of Cthulhu — inject it directly into my veins. I’ve even started making my own system, which is either […]
Buffy Reboot Cancelled
In very disappointing and sad news, Sarah Michelle Gellar announced that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot will not go ahead. The original Buffy the Vampire Slayer series ran for 7 seasons […]
The March List
Spring has officially begun and with that lots of new things for us nerds to watch, do, play, etc. So we’ve curated a list of what should be on your list this […]
Is Flesh and Blood the Deepest Card Game Ever Made?
Flesh and Blood is a hugely popular trading card game from New Zealand-based Legend Story Studios, created by former professional Magic: The Gathering player James White. Built around intense one-on-one hero combat, […]
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