Chris Hayner

GameSpot • 14th June 2023

Marvel's Secret Invasion Review - The MCU Tries Its Own Andor With Mixed Results

The latest entry in the long-running Marvel Cinematic Universe is quite a departure from the superhero fare you're used to. It's hard to narrow down a Marvel project to just one thing, but chances are it involves superheroes, mind-bending special powers, and a massive roster of returning characters that may or may not mean something in the long run. Secret Invasion isn't that and, truthfully, that's somewhat refreshing.

GameSpot • 12th July 2022

Netflix's Resident Evil Review - Easily The Best Adaptation Of The Zombie Franchise Yet

Outside of Sonic the Hedgehog and his plethora of animated shows, has any video game franchise been adapted into TV and movies more than Resident Evil? It's hard to think of one, what with seven different live-action movies and a handful of animated shows and films. Yet still, our fascination with the world of the games and the horrific Umbrella Corporation responsible for its terrors never sours.

GameSpot • 27th June 2022

All 38 Marvel Cinematic Universe Superheroes, Ranked - Sorry, Moon Knight

We dug through the entire MCU to figure out the definitive rank of Marvel superheroes on the big (and little) screen.

GameSpot • 9th June 2022

Stranger Things 4 Star Robert Englund Actually Auditioned For Season 3 And Didn't Get The Part

When it was announced that Robert Englund, best known for his role as Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, would be appearing in Season 4 of Stranger Things, it seemed like a match made in heaven.

GameSpot • 2nd June 2022

Stranger Things' Best Weapon Is Also Its Worst Enemy

When Stranger Things first premiered in 2016, it introduced viewers to a world where small town Indiana was somehow connected to a dark mirror dimension filled with monsters--and for some reason the ones that were destined to navigate it were a ragtag group of friends and a telekinetic girl that was essentially portrayed as a lab experiment gone wrong.

GameSpot • 23rd July 2021

Kevin Smith Wants Netflix's Masters Of The Universe: Revelation To Be The MCU For He-Man Fans

On July 23, the first season of Masters of the Universe: Revelation will debut on Netflix. The series is one of a number of He-Man-centric projects in the works, with director Kevin Smith serving as showrunner. Now, through this show, he's speaking directly to fans of the original animated series with a tale tailored to them.

GameSpot • 22nd July 2021

How Disney+'s Behind The Attraction Picked Which Rides To Showcase--Including One Bizarre Choice

The newest arrival to the Disney+ streaming service, Behind the Attraction, looks at the complicated and long history of creating Disney's most iconic rides and experiences at its theme parks around the world. From creator Brian Volk-Weiss (The Toys That Made Us), the series strikes a familiarly snarky tone as it tackles some of the most beloved rides Disney has ever come up with. Still, there are some episodes that may have you scratching your head--and there's a reason for that.

GameSpot • 13th July 2021

WWE's Johnny Gargano Knows He Will beat NXT Champion Karrion Kross

On the next episode of NXT, airing Tuesday, July 13, on USA, WWE superstar Johnny Gargano has the chance to become a two-time NXT champion when he steps in the ring with reigning title holder Karrion Kross. And while Kross, thus far, has been one of the most dominant stars in NXT history, Gargano likes his odds.

GameSpot • 6th April 2021

Mayans MC Season 3 Plot Twist Is One Star's Dream Come True

When it was revealed during Season 2 of that Miguel Galindo (Danny Pino) was actually the son of Felipe Reyes (Edward James Olmos), it was a shocking moment for fans of the series. After all, he's spent his life believing he was the son of one of Mexico's most vicious cartel bosses--a role he's since taken over. Since that revelation, the two characters haven't shared a single frame of film on the series--until now.

GameSpot • 23rd March 2021

Mayans MC: Adelita Is "Broken" and "Animalistic" In Season 3

There are a number of concerning things happening on Mayans MC Season 3, thus far. Still, after the third episode, "Overreaching Don't Pay," though, there's a new piece of the story unfolding.

GameSpot • 19th March 2021

Falcon And The Winter Soldier Writer Breaks Down Episode 1 Cliffhanger

You had a week off between Marvel shows on Disney+, but The Falcon and the Winter Soldier has arrived. The series picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame, catching viewers up on the whereabouts of Sam and Bucky. We also see what's happened with Captain America's iconic shield since Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) handed it over to Sam in Endgame.

GameSpot • 18th March 2021

How Falcon And The Winter Soldier's Action Stands Alone In The MCU

When it came to figuring out the fighting sequences in Disney+'s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, keeping things fresh was top of mind. That can be a tall task where the Marvel Cinematic Universe is concerned. After all, we've seen everything from people turned to dust mid-battle to epic space showdowns (and dance-offs). Kari Skoglang, who directed the series, had an idea for how to keep things fresh, though: lean away from superpowers and into good, old-fashioned fighting.

GameSpot • 17th March 2021

Falcon And The Winter Soldier Will Dig Into Sam And Bucky's Personal Lives

With the release of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+, two or Marvel's most recognizable superheroes are getting the opportunity to shine like never before in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the franchise's leading characters--those with movies named after them--have gotten ample time to have their personal lives and issues explored, now Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) are getting their shot.

GameSpot • 17th February 2021

Critics Of WandaVision Are Missing The Point

When 2020 passed without a single Marvel Cinematic Universe release, fans were anxious for the next piece of the massive puzzle, after being accustomed to getting new servings regularly. However, the releases of and Eternals on the big screen were delayed, while Disney+'s was pushed after production was halted during the pandemic. Finally, though, there was a light at the end of the tunnel. WandaVision became the first MCU Phase 4 entry and, it should be argued, it's also one of the strongest projects Marvel Studios has ever released.

GameSpot • 8th February 2021

The CW's Superman & Lois Isn't Trying To Be Another Arrow-Verse Show

While there is plenty of variety on The CW's roster of DC universe TV shows, it's hard to argue that they are not all action-first. Whether it's The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, Supergirl, or Batwoman, these series spend the majority of their time with superheroes in colorful costumes saving the universe time and time again. While that's not a bad thing, Superman & Lois, which premieres on February 23, is looking to change up the formula.

GameSpot • 19th January 2021

WandaVision Review: Disney+ Kicks Off MCU Phase 4 In Style

The Marvel drought is over. With no MCU movies released since 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home, Marvel Studios' cinematic universe has reopened with its first TV show on the Disney+ streaming service. picks up some time after Avengers: Endgame and finds the characters of Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) living their lives in a sitcom world, with different episodes highlighting different eras of the genre.

GameSpot • 10th June 2020

Space Force Is Not The Office Second Coming You Want It To Be

In a time when so many are stuck at home and watching more Netflix than usual, a new comedy from Greg Daniels, the creator of the US version of The Office, and starring Michael Scott himself, Steve Carell, seems like an easy win. When you combine that with the fact that it's meant to be a satirical look at the president's new branch of the military, Space Force, it seems like an endless supply of comedy.

GameSpot • 8th May 2020

Undertaker: The Last Ride Review - WWE's New Documentary Is A Revealing Look At The Wrestling Icon

If you've spent any time exploring the WWE Network, you've come across a long list of documentaries about a variety of wrestlers, matches, pay per view events, and even entire wrestling companies. However, there's one thing that's been sorely lacking on the company's streaming platform: an in-depth look at its longest-tenured wrestler, the Undertaker. With the premiere of Undertaker: The Last Ride, that changes.

GameSpot • 7th May 2020

Drop Everything And Watch Upload On Amazon Prime Right Now

In this time of social distancing and spending a lot more of your day at home, chances are you're watching all kinds of movies and TV shows, including plenty of action and horror titles. It definitely seems like the plethora of streaming services available were made for this moment in time. As you plot out your next binge, though, you're in luck. The decision has already been made. It's time to stop everything you're doing and watch the new TV series Upload on Amazon Prime Video.

GameSpot • 16th April 2020

Devs Star Explains Lily's Finale Choices

After eight episodes, Alex Garland's FX series Devs has come to an end. The Ex Machina and Annihilation director's first TV show, which explored the inner workings of a fictional tech company and the top secret projects within it, was "luxurious comfort food," according to GameSpot's Meg Downey in her Devs review.

Now that it's come to a close, there's a lot to discuss. Revelations were made and choices enacted that, chances are, viewers never saw coming. Warning: The following contains spoiler

GameSpot • 16th April 2020

Devs Ending Explained By Creator Alex Garland

After eight episodes, Devs, the limited series from Ex Machina and Annihilation director Alex Garland, has come to a close. The "FX on Hulu" show began as a murder mystery set in the world of massive tech companies, before becoming much more. In our review of Devs, we described the series as "luxurious comfort food" and an "art piece that will be worth revisiting and analyzing time and time again."

GameSpot • 27th March 2020

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Impossible Story Behind Coming Out Of Their Shells

It was August 1990, and there was no more popular franchise than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The comic book that two creators--Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird--created as a joke and printed in their garage had spawned a hit animated series and, now, a blockbuster movie. Following a March 30 release, the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie went on to earn over $202 million at the box office. The sky was seemingly the limit on what could be done with this property.

GameSpot • 5th March 2020

Every WWE Elimination Chamber Match, Ranked From Terrible To Incredible

The final stop on the road to Wrestlemania 36 is at hand. The 2020 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view will go a long way in shaping WWE's biggest show of the year, especially where the Raw Women's Championship is concerned. The winner of the women's Elimination Chamber match will face Becky Lynch at Wrestlemania for her title.

GameSpot • 20th February 2020

WWE's Becky Lynch And Roman Reigns Have Advice For The Rock's Daughter, Simone Johnson

In one of the more interesting pieces of wrestling news 2020 has had to offer thus far, Simone Johnson--AKA daughter of Dwayne "The Rock" Johson--has signed a deal with WWE to begin training at the company's performance center. Now, with the 18-year-old trainee--and WWE's first-ever fourth-generation superstar--preparing to embark on a new career, two of WWE's biggest names have some sage advice for her.