Amstrad Addict is a limited-edition magazine dedicated to the Amstrad CPC computer
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
The makers of Pixel Addict have produced a one-off magazine to celebrate the Amstrad CPC 464, 6128 and Plus machines.
Unity allegedly "hasn't figured out" how to count installs
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Counting game installs - a cornerstone of Unity's upcoming Runtime Fee - hasn't been "completely figured out", someone claiming to be an employee writes.
Jessica Chastain reunites with Memory director for new film
by Lauren Miles | Sep 14, 2023 | News
Jessica Chastain has been promoting Memory at Toronto International Film Festival - she and director Michel Franco will reteam for Dreams. M...
Final trailer released for The Creator
by Dan Cooper | Sep 14, 2023 | News
The future-set war between AI and humanity will be depicted in The Creator - a stunning-looking film from Gareth Edwards. ...
FZ: Formation Z | NES-era mech shooter reboot coming in 2024
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Fans of 1980s-style transforming mechs rejoice: FZ: Formation Z, a side-scrolling shoot-'em-up from the NES era, is getting a current-gen reboot in 2024.
Producers of Brightburn 2 want to use AI, Metaverse in upcoming films
by Dan Cooper | Sep 14, 2023 | News
Could the planned Brightburn sequel include the greatly-maligned technologies? The film's producers haven't ruled it out. ...
Plane 2 gets name change and interim agreement, free to begin filming
by Dan Cooper | Sep 14, 2023 | News
The sequel to this year's Plane gets a bonkers title and an actors' guild exemption, meaning filming can begin. ...
Super Bomberman R 2 review | Not a blast
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
A couch co-op classic celebrates its 40th birthday. Sadly, Super Bomberman R 2 fails to add anything explosive to the formula. Our review:
The developers quitting Unity: an at-a-glance guide
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides
The makers of Cult of the Lamb, Among Us and Frogsong are among the developers who’ve said they’re quitting Unity in the wake of its Runtime Fee debacle.
Trailer released for Blumhouse horror comedy Totally Killer
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 14, 2023 | News
The house of Blumhouse's latest film is horror comedy Totally Killer, and the trailer for it has landed....
Trailer released for Stephen King prequel Pet Semetary: Bloodlines
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 14, 2023 | News
Pet Sematary is getting a prequel called Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, from a story penned by Stephen King, here's the trailer....
Murder On The Orient Express: Poirot's humanity, history and his eggs
by A J Black | Sep 14, 2023 | Feature
How Kenneth Branagh and his facial hair brought Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot back to the screen and made a modern day detective....
How To Have Sex gets a teaser trailer
by Lauren Miles | Sep 13, 2023 | News
The Cannes award-winning film How To Have Sex, which is the debut of director Molly Manning Walker, now has a teaser trailer....
Unity's Runtime Fee is John Riccitiello's Don Mattrick moment
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
The unveiling of the Unity Runtime Fee echos the confusion and outcry of Don Mattrick's disastrous Xbox One reveal ten years ago.
The Sims 5 will be free to download says EA
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Sims 5 will exist alongside The Sims 4 and will be free to play, EA has announced, though players will still pay for "content and packs."
Unity announces new 'Runtime Fee', developers respond angrily
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Unity is to introduce a ‘Runtime Fee’ in January 2024 that will see developers pay 20 cents per install after a certain thresholds. The response has not been pretty.
Cassette futurism | Alternatives to the sci-fi space aesthetic that almost every game uses
by Chris Farnell | Sep 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides, Interviews
Starfield's the latest in a long line of games to embrace the cassette futurism looks. But as Chris points out, other aesthetics are available.
Murder She Wrote is set to become a movie
by Dan Cooper | Sep 13, 2023 | News
A film version of the beloved 1980s TV series is heading our way courtesy of the writing team behind the upcoming Dumb Money. ...
Martin Scorsese moots potential next projects
by Dan Cooper | Sep 13, 2023 | News
With Killers Of The Flower Moon set to release imminently, Martin Scorsese has been discussing his options for his next film....
Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy And The Heron snags UK release
by Dan Cooper | Sep 13, 2023 | News
The latest film from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli has found UK distributors....
Scrooged is coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for its 35th birthday – with lots of extras!
by Simon Brew | Sep 13, 2023 | News
For its 35th birthday, Scrooged - starring Bill Murray - is getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release for the first time. Details here....
Brian Helgeland chats about aborted sequel to L.A. Confidential
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 13, 2023 | News
Brian Helgeland has been chatting about the aborted sequel to L.A. Confidential, that didn't get past the pitch stage....
Trailer released for post apocalyptic drama The End We Start From
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 13, 2023 | News
Jodie Comer headlines The End We Start From, and the trailer for the post apocalyptic London-set film has landed....
How The Flash went from ‘one of the best superhero movies ever’ to financial disappointment
by Simon Brew | Sep 13, 2023 | Feature
Warner Bros was facing some stark choices when it came to releasing and promoting The Flash movie. But its roll of the dice didn't quite pay off....
Mental health & wellbeing matters: the things that cheer us up
by Sarah Myers | Sep 13, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat mental health and wellbeing, we're focusing this week on the hobbies that cheer us up....
The Oscars finds new UK home in ITV
by Lauren Miles | Sep 12, 2023 | News
After Sky lost the broadcast rights to the Oscars earlier this year, ITV has stepped in to broadcast the awards show in the UK....
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part I Full UK home release details revealed
by Simon Brew | Sep 12, 2023 | News
The latest Mission: Impossible film is coming to digital services in October, and physical media in November. UK release details here....
Steam is 20 years old today
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Valve's Steam officially launched on 12th September 2003, 20 years ago today, sparking a revolution in game distribution.
Switch 2 | Nintendo patent hints at a possible new Joy-Con design
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
A patent issued by Nintendo describes a joystick which uses the Hall effect, which would eliminate Joy-Con drift in the Switch 2.
Internal email confirms that Embracer is looking to sell Gearbox Software
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
An internal email confirms that Embracer Group is considering putting Gearbox Software up for sale. "Nothing has been decided yet," Gearbox's chief communications officer adds.
