
The troubled production of 2019's Hellboy
by Alex Gillinder | Apr 25, 2023 | Feature
In 2019, a long-awaited Hellboy reboot was released to an overwhelming sense of disappointment - what exactly went so wrong?...
by Alex Gillinder | Apr 25, 2023 | Feature
In 2019, a long-awaited Hellboy reboot was released to an overwhelming sense of disappointment - what exactly went so wrong?...
by Simon Brew | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature
With over a billion dollars of 3D screening tickets for Avatar: The Way Of Water sold, Hollywood has a fresh chance with 3D - but it's approaching it...
by Sarah Cook | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature
In this week's old movies column, we take a look at another great Dwight Frye film - The Vampire Bat......
by Damiano Gerli | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Released in 1994, King’s Field established the style that would one day make FromSoftware a powerhouse with Dark Souls and Elden Ring.
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Shadows of Doubt is a must-play detective sim, with some rough edges barely registering among its ingenious design ideas.
by Connor Lightbody | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature
As The Super Mario Bros Movie divides audiences and critics, a few words on looking past the Rotten Tomatoes score and forming a nuanced opinion on...
by John Upton | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature
We continue our look back at the 1970s filmography of Sir Michael Caine - this time it's 1978's The Swarm......
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC caters to those with a fear of deep water. If Guerilla can do anti-phobia modes, can’t other studios do so too?
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
We pay tribute to the Sinclair ZX Spectrum - a computer that created an entire ecosystem of programmers, publishers, hardware makers, and gamers.
by Mark Harrison | Apr 20, 2023 | Feature
Ahead of next week's Alien Day re-releases, this week’s film quiz is themed around the Alien movies, from Ridley Scott’s original to, er, Ridley Sco...
by Devon Wiersma | Apr 20, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
In their raw state, game AI characters would be robotic and almost impossible to beat in combat. Here’s how designers make NPCs and enemies seem m...
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2023 | Feature
Netflix is about to begin its crackdown on password sharing that it first announced in 2022 - and it's a pivotal moment for the streaming market....
by Ryan Gaur | Apr 19, 2023 | Feature
As Futurama is set to return to the small screen, we celebrate the sci-fi comedy show's forgotten feature length instalments....
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 19, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
With inevitable spoilers, we explore Far Cry 5’s explosive ending - and how it jars with the action in the game itself…
by John Moore | Apr 19, 2023 | Feature
John Moore wonders whether the movie world needs just one more physical format, and looks at a potential option - the 1TB disc. ...
by Simon Brew | Apr 19, 2023 | Feature
In our regular part of the site where we chat about the challenges of mental health, a word about loneliness, and one small request....
by Simon Brew | Apr 18, 2023 | Feature
Outside of Avatar: The Way Of Water, arguably the hit of the winter season was Puss In Boots: The Last Wish - but it seemed not too many people...
by Sarah Cook | Apr 18, 2023 | Feature
The new Renfield field isn't short of fun, but the definitive screen portrayal of the title character dates all the way back to 1930s cinema......
by Jon Bailes | Apr 17, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Final Fantasy XVI is another forward-thinking evolution for the series, but Jon Bailes wonders whether it’s in danger of becoming a follower rather than an innovator.
by TD Velasquez | Apr 17, 2023 | Feature
When Blumhouse obtained the rights to make Halloween (2018), it couldn't have envisioned that it would set off the resurgence of the requel - but...
by Lauren Miles | Apr 14, 2023 | Feature
We sat down with Renfield director Chris McKay to chat about the hidden heroes behind the movie and paying homage to Dracula's past......
by Mark Harrison | Apr 14, 2023 | Feature
Like the Muppets before us, we’ve hijacked Jack Black for this week’s film quiz – 30 questions on his movies and some other movies too! Ja...
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
The Sega Master System was far from a success in North America, but its wider success and impact on games history still shouldn’t be underestimated....
by Vikki Blake | Apr 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Resident Evil 4 Remake now has “time saver” microtransactions. But why do we need them if a game's progression is balanced in the first place?...
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews, Previews
A Highland Song is the next game from Heaven’s Vault and Overboard developer inkle. Lead designer Joseph Humfrey talks us through a hands-on demo.
by Simon Brew | Apr 13, 2023 | Feature
The 1989 Oscars remains a turning point in the life of the Academy Awards - and it ended in legalities....
by TD Velasquez | Apr 12, 2023 | Feature
We've recently seen requels to the Scream, Candyman, and Halloween franchises, but this belated-sequel-cum-remake approach has a longer history in Hol...
by Alan Wen | Apr 12, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
Immortality is an FMV experience with some truly chilling hidden secrets. With spoilers, its actors and creators talk about what it all means…...
by Alan Wen | Apr 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Street Fight 6 sees the series hit its apex, particularly in IRL tournaments. Veteran fighter Alan Wen has spent hours putting it through its paces for this in-depth preview.
by Mark Harrison | Apr 07, 2023 | Feature
Mario may have gone back to animation from live-action, but this week’s film quiz goes in the opposite direction. 30 more questions for you......
by Vikki Blake | Apr 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Stadia failed, but that doesn't mean cloud-based gaming is a bad idea. The tech could make all the difference to less wealthy gamers.
by Jon Bailes | Apr 06, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Ashley Graham is more realistically drawn in the remake than in the original Resident Evil 4. But what if she were closer to a real-world president’s daughter - like Ivanka Trump…?