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patented game mechanics

The strange and complex world of patented game mechanics

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Is the practice of patenting game mechanics a good or bad thing? Are there justifiable reasons to do so, or does it stifle creativity? We spoke to a couple of experts to find out.

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Boba Fett

Simon Kinberg reflects on his unmade Boba Fett Star Wars film

by Dan Cooper | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Simon Kinberg draws parallels with Logan, as he talks about his Boba Fett Star Wars film that never was....

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Todd Haynes

Todd Haynes reveals first details of Joaquin Phoenix collaboration

by Dan Cooper | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Velvet Goldmine filmmaker Todd Haynes has shared the first nuggets of news regarding his planned film with Joaquin Phoenix. ...

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Jack Reacher

Podcast: Jack Reacher (2012) and Once (2007)

by Simon Brew | Sep 11, 2023 | Podcasts

It's been over a decade since the debate first ignited: is Tom Cruise the right person to play the character of Jack Reacher? The answer came...

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Guillermo del Toro, who sadly didn't direct a Star Wars film or Pacific Rim 2.

Guillermo del Toro offers his take on artificial intelligence, animation

by Dan Cooper | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Guillermo del Toro is more worried about "natural stupidity" than anything else, he says in a new keynote address....

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Disney's Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion confirmed for Disney+ at start of October

by Simon Brew | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Disney's Haunted Mansion movie may have had a quiet summer, but it's hoping for a louder October, when it arrives on Disney+......

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Jimmy Carr hosting 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr has written Fackham Hall, his first screenplay, aiming for Naked Gun-style

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 11, 2023 | News

 Comedian Jimmy Carr has penned his first screenplay, Fackham Hall, which will begin shooting next year. More details here....

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One Life

Trailer released for biopic One Life, starring Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 11, 2023 | News

Anthony Hopkins stars in biopic One Life, the remarkable story of Nicholas Winton: here's the first trailer for the film....

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AtariAge logo Atari

Atari has bought the long-running retro community AtariAge

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Atari has snapped up the AtariAge website, adding to a portfolio that includes Nightdive Studios and MobyGames.

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E3 logo with question mark

E3 2024 won't take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

The ESA has parted ways with ReedPop, and has confirmed E3 2024 won't take place at its traditional LA venue.

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Joel Kinnaman & Nicolas Cage in Sympathy For The Devil.

Sympathy For The Devil review: Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman go for a drive

by Lauren Miles | Sep 08, 2023 | Reviews

Nicolas Cage gives an enthusiastic performance as a passenger who takes Joel Kinnaman hostage in Sympathy For The Devil....

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Like A Dragon Gaiden contains a club with live-action 'sexy scenes'

Like A Dragon Gaiden contains a club with live-action 'sexy scenes'

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News

Like A Dragon Gaiden will feature a club where the player can romance hostesses and trigger 'sexy' live-action scenes. What year is it again?

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon review | Mech-ing Gundam dreams a reality

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon review | Mech-ing Gundam dreams a reality

by Carlton Hill | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

FromSoftware revives a cult mech action series with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - and the results are explosive. Our review:

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Cinema lead

The joy of the ads and trailers: defending a cinematic experience

by A J Black | Sep 08, 2023 | Feature

Do you like sitting through the ads and trailers at your local cinema? And do you think it's all part of the experience?...

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Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan reportedly 'in discussions' to helm next Bond

by Dan Cooper | Sep 08, 2023 | News

Take it with a pinch of salt but the next 007 movie may yet be a Christopher Nolan film. We've been here before....

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The Boy And The Heron

Trailer unveiled for Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 08, 2023 | News

Hayao Miyazaki's 12th film is The Boy And the Heron, and we can't wait: here's the first trailer for it....

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Rotten Tomatoes

Film Quiz Friday: Something Rotten

by Mark Harrison | Sep 08, 2023 | Feature

In this week’s film quiz, we highlight the movies that are still waiting for a single positive review to be logged on Rotten Tomatoes – welcome to The...

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Warner Bros Discovery

Warner Bros CEO says studio has underused Harry Potter, DC, Lord Of The Rings

by Dan Cooper | Sep 08, 2023 | News

David Zaslav states that Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings and even DC superheroes haven't been used enough. ...

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The Crow

Lionsgate picks up The Crow reboot

by Dan Cooper | Sep 08, 2023 | News

The long-awaited return of the undead avenger The Crow will be arriving in the US with the Lionsgate's backing. ...

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Title card for The Burial

Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones star in trailer for The Burial

by Lauren Miles | Sep 08, 2023 | News

Amazon Studios' The Burial sees Oscar winners Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones star as attorney and client - here's the trailer....

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Spy Kids Armageddon

Official trailer released for Spy Kids: Armageddon

by Jake Godfrey | Sep 08, 2023 | News

Robert Rodriguez returns to the world of Spy Kids with Spy Kids: Armageddon – and here’s the official trailer. Robert...

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switch 2

Switch 2 reportedly shown off at Gamescom, along with a Zelda: Breath of the Wild tech demo

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News

Nintendo showed a select group of developers the Switch 2, along with a Zelda: Breath of the Wild tech demo, a report suggests.

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Daytona USA 2 arcade machine

Daytona USA 2 will finally make its console debut in November

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News

Along with Fighting Vipers 2, Daytona USA 2 will be included as a minigame in Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

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Starfield stealing

You can steal items in Starfield by playing hockey with them

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News

Dragging an item counts as stealing in Starfield. But nudging it along the floor with another item is totally legit.

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skull and bones delay

Skull and Bones | Ubisoft's pirate sim loses another creative director

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News

Creative director Elisabeth Pellen has reportedly left the production of Ubisoft's troubled pirate sim, Skull and Bones.

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SegaWorld

SegaWorld London: remembering the beginning of the end of an era

by Alan Wen | Sep 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

On the 27th anniversary of its opening, Alan Wen remembers Sega’s futuristic indoor theme park, SegaWorld London, and an old childhood friendship.

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Taylor Swift The Eras Tour

Taylor Swift movie could have $150m opening weekend, no studio involved

by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2023 | News

Taylor Swift's tour movie is anticipated to have a huge opening despite not having a distribution partner. Could this shape the industry?...

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Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay: 'Black directors told not to go for international festivals.'

by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2023 | News

Ava DuVernay is the first female Black American director to feature at Venice Film Festival in its 80-year history. ...

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Jeff Nichols' The Bikeriders

Trailer unveiled for The Bikeriders, the new film from Jeff Nichols

by Dan Cooper | Sep 07, 2023 | News

The new film from Jeff Nichols arrives at the end of the year, and here's the trailer for The Bikeriders, starring Tom Hardy....

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Entertainment One

Hasbro defends its decision to sell Entertainment One

by Simon Brew | Sep 07, 2023 | News

Hasbro's CEO has been talking about the reasons the company decided to sell Entertainment One to Lionsgate....

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