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Why developers love Brutalist architecture

by Ewan Wilson | May 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Game developers are increasingly looking to Brutalist architecture when creating their virtual worlds. Here’s why......

The 1970s films of Michael Caine: California Suite

by John Upton | May 30, 2023 | Feature

We continue our look at the 1970s films of one Sir Michael Caine - this time, it's 1978's California Suite......

Barbie Vs Oppenheimer: why has neither film switched its release date?

by Simon Brew | May 26, 2023 | Feature

Two huge studio films - Barbie and Oppenheimer - are landing on the same day this coming July. Why has neither shifted date, though?...

Film Quiz Friday: the Disney Princess edition

by Mark Harrison | May 26, 2023 | Feature

This week's film quiz wants to be where the people are – 30 questions, some of them about The Little Mermaid and other Disney princesses…...

PlayStation Showcase May 2023: a missed opportunity for Sony

by Dan Cooper | May 25, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming

PlayStation’s first Showcase event since 2021 lacked momentum and wasn’t the knockout blow that some were expecting - and it might just let Xbox bac...

Triple-A games are too big and take too long to make – now what?

by Carlton Hill | May 25, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

With the biggest games taking up to seven years to make, what happens to the triple-A industry next? We caught up with some developers to find out.

The story behind George Miller's cancelled Justice League film

by John Abbitt | May 25, 2023 | Feature

The first Justice League movie was meant to be directed by George Miller, but was cancelled during production - here's the story......

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the legend of Time to Penis

by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Tears of the Kingdom players have been making and sharing all kinds of silly, rude clips. And the games industry even has a name for it: Time to Penis...

Air, Tetris, Flamin' Hot Cheetos: where next for films about products?

by Dan Cooper | May 24, 2023 | Feature

Films about products are becoming ever more popular, but is this leading us down a problematic path? A few thoughts....

Mental Health and Wellbeing Matters: stop looking for the bad stuff

by Simon Brew | May 24, 2023 | Feature

For our mental health chat this time around, a few words on searching out the good things - because the bad things don't tend to need any help at...

After Us: Creating hope amongst the ruins

by Jon Bailes | May 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews

After Us is a surreal adventure about humanity’s potentially dark future. As the game launches, its makers talk about their ambitious follow-up to the indie gem, Arise.

The Cannes Film Festival – how long does your standing ovation need to be?

by Mark Harrison | May 23, 2023 | Feature

We’ve been crunching the numbers around Cannes reporting and lengthy standing ovations, and here's what the amount of time people stand up clapping a...

Old Movies: Gold Diggers Of 1933

by Sarah Cook | May 23, 2023 | Feature

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Human Killing Machine | The Street Fighter II that time forgot

by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Two years before Capcom changed the fighting genre with Street Fighter II, a British team made a sequel of its own. We talk to Leigh Christian, the artist behind Human Killing Machine.

Disney, the Disney+ movies and TV show purge, and who remembers physical media?

by Simon Brew | May 22, 2023 | Feature

Disney+ is removing Disney-made productions, and there's not even Disney physical media as any kind of back-up. A few thoughts on the state of the...

Yes, gaming’s more accessible, but there's still work to be done

by Vikki Blake | May 19, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

We mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day with the hope that the best is yet to come.

Louis Leterrier interview | Fast X, Jason Momoa, and Alien: Resurrection

by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Feature

Fast X director Louis Leterrier talks exclusively to us about replacing Justin Lin as director, the influence of French cinema on action movies, and how he saved Alien: Resurrection.

Film Quiz Friday: the X-Rated edition

by Mark Harrison | May 19, 2023 | Feature

This week’s big new release is Fast X, and your Friday film quiz has 30 new movie-related questions, including a shout out to the letter X…...

Hudson Soft | The studio behind Bomberman and the PC Engine at 50

by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Bomberman. The PC Engine. To mark its 50th anniversary, we take a fond look back at one of Japan’s earliest and most important video game companies, Hudson Soft.

The Invincible preview | literary sci-fi with a Firewatch edge

by Ignas Vieversys | May 17, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews

The Invincible is a sci-fi game adventure with an eye-catching pedigree. We chat to its team about its origins as a Stanislaw Lem novel, its debt to Firewatch, and more.

Tunnels, trolls and trauma: RPGs as therapy

by Peter Allison | May 17, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

RPGs are about more than storytelling; they can also have mental health benefits and can be a powerful tool in therapy.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: the stigma of an eating disorder

by Sarah Myers | May 17, 2023 | Feature

A few words on being diagnosed with an eating disorder, and trying to come to terms with being open about it....

Super Cat Tales: PAWS preview | making a purr-fect mobile sequel

by Craig Grannell | May 16, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews

Super Cat Tales: PAWS stands out as a labour of love among a litter of freemium mobile titles. Creator Gionathan Pesaresi explains how his fan community helped with development.

Making an earworm: the hidden magic of video game music

by Sarah Thwaites | May 15, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

The composers of Frog Detective, Psychonauts, Fallout and Starfield explain how they make unforgettable music for video games.

The mythical side of the 1980s Video Nasty era

by Charlie Brigden | May 15, 2023 | Feature

Charlie Brigden reflects on the 'Video Nasty' era and his experiences watching horror films deemed too obscene for the screen......

Guitar Hero | Why the world’s ready for a remake

by Vikki Blake | May 12, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Remakes are big business these days, so why can’t Guitar Hero have one? Vikki Blake’s certainly ready to rock out with a plastic axe again...

How The Cable Guy shattered the star salary ceiling

by Simon Brew | May 12, 2023 | Feature

Jim Carrey became the first actor to get a $20m upfront fee for a movie with The Cable Guy - and it had ramifications for the film industry....

Film Quiz Friday: Instant Sequels

by Mark Harrison | May 12, 2023 | Feature

Upcoming sequels Twisters and Lords Of War are onto something with their titles – just add an S! This week’s film quiz follows suit… Jam...

Zelda: Breath of the Wild | In praise of its catchy cooking melody

by Ian Dransfield | May 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Exploring Hyrule is hungry work: fortunately, Breath of the Wild's cooking is backed by an unforgettably catchy tune

Over Jump Rally | Can we call it a Sega Rally remake yet?

by Damiano Gerli | May 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews

Over Jump Rally is an arcade racer firmly in the vein of the classic Sega Rally. We talk to its developer Alessandro Schiassi about his hopes to have the project taken on officially by Sega…

The many theme songs of Tomorrow Never Dies

by Mark Harrison | May 11, 2023 | Feature, News

Pulp, Duran Duran, and Saint Etienne all submitted James Bond theme songs for 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies, before Sheryl Crow’s version was chosen....

Titanfall 2's fluid traversal lives on in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

by Carlton Hill | May 10, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Titanfall 3 may not be happening anytime soon, but Respawn has evolved that series' masterful traversal mechanics for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.