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Just a bunch of average guys writing average reviews.
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The season 1 finale of the Hot Takes Podcast is available now! Christian and Nick talk a bit about The Game Awards and what they played this year.

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Gaming in 2025: Awards vs Reality by Hot Takes Podcast
Nick and Christian talk a bit about The Game Awards, what they played in 2025, and look towards the future.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:22 AM
The season 1 finale of the Hot Takes Podcast is available now! Christian and Nick talk a bit about The Game Awards and what they played this year.

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Gaming in 2025: Awards vs Reality by Hot Takes Podcast
Nick and Christian talk a bit about The Game Awards, what they played in 2025, and look towards the future.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Thanks to everyone who has been listening to our first year of podcasting! We look forward to bringing you more chaotic conversations in the future.
December 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Another episode of the Hot Takes Podcast is out now! Nick yaps about Star Wars to catch Michael up on what's been happening

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Catching up on Star Wars by Hot Takes Podcast
Michael asked Nick to catch him up on what's been happening with Star Wars. He soon learned Nick can spend a lot of time talking about Star Wars.00:00:00 Intro00:04:56 Solo00:09:44 Kenobi00:23:02 Why ...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Another episode of the Hot Takes Podcast is out now! Nick yaps about Star Wars to catch Michael up on what's been happening

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Catching up on Star Wars by Hot Takes Podcast
Michael asked Nick to catch him up on what's been happening with Star Wars. He soon learned Nick can spend a lot of time talking about Star Wars.00:00:00 Intro00:04:56 Solo00:09:44 Kenobi00:23:02 Why ...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Valve had a bunch of announcements today and Nick had some thoughts. Mainly that Valve was right all along.

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Valve Was Right. Now They Need to Prove it - Hot Takes Reviews
Over a decade ago Valve tried to merge PC and console gaming. Now they're back to prove they were right all along.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The Future of Pokemon is Legends

Pokemon Legends Z-A delivers one of the best games in the series through changes to battling as well as a deeper story with a great cast.
The Future of Pokemon is Legends
Pokemon Legends Z-A delivers one of the best games in the series through changes to battling as well as a deeper story with a great cast.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Scooped up by an S-Rank Adventurer!

Welcome back as I continue my study into the emerging genre of "I'm super strong but my friends think I'm useless for some reason so I set out on my own and immediately found new, better friends who all want to suck my dick." Or something like that. I'm looking…
Scooped up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
Welcome back as I continue my study into the emerging genre of "I'm super strong but my friends think I'm useless for some reason so I set out on my own and immediately found new, better friends who all want to suck my dick." Or something like that. I'm looking forward to guiding you some more through this curious yet infuriating trend in anime that might be on the verge of overtaking isekais.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra

Ah, another entry in the long line of "isekai but the main character is evil or a bad guy or whatever the fuck." Except I've read the light novel for this one so I'm actually giving it a chance. Woo. Overlord definitely turned me off from this genre and I can't say I've…
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra
Ah, another entry in the long line of "isekai but the main character is evil or a bad guy or whatever the fuck." Except I've read the light novel for this one so I'm actually giving it a chance. Woo. Overlord definitely turned me off from this genre and I can't say I've ever enjoyed the "trapped in a game" genre too much, but this one somehow kept me interested.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Water Magician

There's a certain sweet spot of disappointment that The Water Magician perfectly nails. It's the kind of show that draws you in to believe in it - only to shove that belief up its ass as it sputters about in the back half. I hate that I could have predicted it going to shit…
The Water Magician
There's a certain sweet spot of disappointment that The Water Magician perfectly nails. It's the kind of show that draws you in to believe in it - only to shove that belief up its ass as it sputters about in the back half. I hate that I could have predicted it going to shit cause it's a fucking isekai, and I hate even more how that wouldn't have been a fair assessment of the show.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Superman (2025)

Is it wrong that I went into this movie totally expecting to hate it? In recent years I've been on a "superhero-movie-moderately-dislike train" and a "DC-movie-hate train" since the Dawn of Justice so I was fully expecting this movie to be total dogshit and not even worth a place…
Superman (2025)
Is it wrong that I went into this movie totally expecting to hate it? In recent years I've been on a "superhero-movie-moderately-dislike train" and a "DC-movie-hate train" since the Dawn of Justice so I was fully expecting this movie to be total dogshit and not even worth a place on my prestigious list of reviewed works. And for once I was absolutely mistaken.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Donkey Kong Bananza

Donkey Kong Bananza provides a game that should appeal to fans of the series and newcomers with its smashing gameplay.
Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza provides a game that should appeal to fans of the series and newcomers with its smashing gameplay.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Secrets of the Silent Witch

The summer 2025 season of anime saw at least a couple of my light novels get adaptations and while one was so "meh" that it not only will not be getting a review but it also made me doubt my enjoyment of the series, the other is the subject of the current review and…
Secrets of the Silent Witch
The summer 2025 season of anime saw at least a couple of my light novels get adaptations and while one was so "meh" that it not only will not be getting a review but it also made me doubt my enjoyment of the series, the other is the subject of the current review and fared a bit better. "Secrets of the Silent Witch" has been one of my favorite light novels as of late and I was quite pleased to find its anime adaptation to be high quality and faithful to the original work.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Dandadan (Season 2)

I'm still not happy with you Dandadan. I can't deny that I eagerly watched each episode the week it came out, but I can easily find it in me to complain about the 6-month gap between the start of the the current arc and where we picked up. I spent the first few episodes…
Dandadan (Season 2)
I'm still not happy with you Dandadan. I can't deny that I eagerly watched each episode the week it came out, but I can easily find it in me to complain about the 6-month gap between the start of the the current arc and where we picked up. I spent the first few episodes thinking about how much better it would have been if they didn't take a break right at the start of an arc, and for that this show can go fuck itself.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Another episode of the Hot Takes Podcast is out now! Nick goes on the defense after last episode. Find links to your favorite podcast platform on our Spotify Creator page or watch on YouTube!

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The Defense Speaks by Hot Takes Podcast
Last episode Nick was put on trial. His crime? Dropping shows too early or for unclear reasons. Now the defense puts up a case.hottakesreviews.comOur BlueskyNick's BlueskyThe artistsJessie's BlueskyJi...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Witch Watch

Witch Watch is a new romcom manga adaptation that manages to deliver some great laughs as a witch continues her training.
Witch Watch
Witch Watch is a new romcom manga adaptation that manages to deliver some great laughs as a witch continues her training.
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October 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It’s Not Nichijou: CITY The Animation

CITY naturally draws comparison to Nichijou that might make it harder to enjoy, but it is a great show anyways.
It’s Not Nichijou: CITY The Animation
CITY naturally draws comparison to Nichijou that might make it harder to enjoy, but it is a great show anyways.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus

Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus manages to take the series in new directions that should keep viewers interested.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus manages to take the series in new directions that should keep viewers interested.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt

New Panty & Stocking has a lot to live up to after 15 years. Or well, it does if you didn't just watch the first season earlier this year.
New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
New Panty & Stocking has a lot to live up to after 15 years. Or well, it does if you didn't just watch the first season earlier this year.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is a mouthful of a title, but the show is an excellent pure romance show that delivers a lot of joy in its debut season.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity is a mouthful of a title, but the show is an excellent pure romance show that delivers a lot of joy in its debut season.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Water Magician

The Water Magician is more like an advertisement than a standalone show, but it is an effective one.
The Water Magician
The Water Magician is more like an advertisement than a standalone show, but it is an effective one.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:20 AM
There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…

This lesbian anime falls short as it has a repetitive structure and doesn't do much to distinguish its harem of girls.
There’s No Freaking Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…
This lesbian anime falls short as it has a repetitive structure and doesn't do much to distinguish its harem of girls.
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September 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My Dress-Up Darling (Season 2)

My Dress-Up Darling season 2 continues to deliver wholesome goodness as Gojo and Marin grow closer working together on cosplays.
My Dress-Up Darling (Season 2)
My Dress-Up Darling season 2 continues to deliver wholesome goodness as Gojo and Marin grow closer working together on cosplays.
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September 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Dandadan (Season 2)

The second season Dandadan delivers more good, weird sci-fi supernatural romance action. Dandadan is every genre.
Dandadan (Season 2)
The second season Dandadan delivers more good, weird sci-fi supernatural romance action. Dandadan is every genre.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A Totally Planned Out Episode and its bonus companion How to Plan an Episode Live are out today! Find out how Michael and Christian get by without Nick to run things

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September 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM