Film studios, including Disney and Netflix, turn to AI as strikes continue
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 28, 2023 | News
Film studios are doubling down on AI technology, as several job advertisements for AI experts have been placed....
PlayStation 5 sales pass the 40 million unit mark
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
The PlayStation 5 has now sold 40 million units as of July this year, Sony has announced. That's a lot of consoles.
Final trailer released for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
by Dan Cooper | Jul 28, 2023 | News
Anticipation is high for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and we have one more trailer to enjoy before the film lands. ...
World's first cinema that measures audience response to open in UK
by Dan Cooper | Jul 28, 2023 | News
Bristol will be home to The Instrument Auditorium, a cinema that measures heart rate, eye movement and brain activity. ...
A24 announces release date for pro-wrestling drama The Iron Claw
by Dan Cooper | Jul 28, 2023 | News
A24 is showing confidence in The Iron Claw, announcing a release date that ignores the uncertainty caused by the ongoing strikes....
Mavka: The Forest Song review: charming Ukrainian animation
by Lauren Miles | Jul 28, 2023 | Reviews
Directors Oleksandra Ruben and Oleg Malamuzh have created a sweet and colourful feature in Mavka: The Forest Song....
Christopher Nolan revisited: The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
by A J Black | Jul 28, 2023 | Feature
The conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises is rife with prescient political commentary - we take a closer look......
Diablo IV | modders will be banned, Blizzard warns
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Blizzard has issued a notice, warning players that Diablo IV modders will be banned. "We are committed to keeping the world of Sanctuary a safe and fair place," the company writes.
Red Dead Redemption | more hints of an imminent remake emerge
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
An update on Rockstar's website provides further hints that a Red Dead Redemption remake could be on the way.
Paleo Pines interview | Italic Pig on making a life sim with dinosaurs
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 28, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
We talk to executive producer Aimee Lingman about making the ultimate cosy dinosaur life sim, Paleo Pines.
Final Fantasy XIV branded official record player, anyone?
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for an official Final Fantasy XIV record player. Price? A mere $1,699.99.
Growl, also known as Runark, is out now on PS4 and Switch
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Taito's 1990 brawler Growl, also known as Runark, is out now on PS4 and Switch. Save animals! See an elephant trample a tank!
Resident Evil 4 is now a 2D sidescroller
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new demake turns Resident Evil 4 into a side-scrolling 2D shooter, and the results are surprisingly convincing.
Trailer released for biopic Golda starring Helen Mirren
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 27, 2023 | News
Helen Mirren stars as Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir in Golda, which is coming to cinemas on 25th August - here's the trailer....
Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies gets physical release after Paramount+ removal
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 27, 2023 | News
Grease: Rise Of The Pink Ladies is to get a second chance on DVD and digital - after the series was removed from Paramount+....
Earwig and Murder Me Monster get Blu-ray release by Anti Worlds
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 27, 2023 | News
Anti-Worlds is releasing Earwig and Murder Me Monster on Blu-ray, complete with an abundance of special features....
New Mission: Impossible could have featured '89-era Julia Roberts
by Dan Cooper | Jul 27, 2023 | News
Mystic Pizza-era Julia Roberts could have starred opposite Days Of Thunder-era Tom Cruise in a digital de-ageing fest, says Christopher McQuarrie. ...
Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon 'unlikely' to be delayed
by Dan Cooper | Jul 27, 2023 | News
In the face of strike-related delays, one of Autumn's biggest cinematic releases - Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon - is holding firm....
Greta Gerwig chats about Barbie's reception
by Dan Cooper | Jul 27, 2023 | News
Barbie is a smash hit, but director Great Gerwig has a few words for the vocal minority who are criticising the movie. ...
Another AI-driven news site tricked into writing about Glorbo
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Glorbo's back! This time in Destiny 2, as a group of Reddit users trick an AI-driven news site into thinking Glorbo's a secret boss.
Talk To Me review: tantalising teen horror
by Kat Hughes | Jul 27, 2023 | Reviews
Teen horror Talk To Me is equal parts humorous and horrific, and a strong feature debut from Danny and Michael Philippou....
Barbie: a spoiler-filled breakdown
by A J Black | Jul 27, 2023 | Feature
Greta Gerwig's Barbie is more than just an IP-based blockbuster - there's a lot in it to unpack, so here are some spoiler-filled thoughts......
Capcom reveals its six best-selling franchises in quarterly report
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Capcom continues to shift millions of games, with Resident Evil topping its list of best-selling franchises.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons review | An effective combo
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Retro brawler Double Dragon Gaiden doesn’t get everything right, but it’s still an enjoyable arcade throwback. Here’s our review:
CD Projekt Red | Cyberpunk 2077 studio laying off 9 percent of its staff
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
"Today we are overstaffed," says CD Projekt Red boss Adam Kiciński, as the Cyberpunk 2077 announces it's to cut 9 percent of its workforce....
Crescent Tale | A once-lost 1997 Taito platformer has been unearthed
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
Once thought lost, a copy of Taito's obscure 1997 platformer Crescent Tale has been found by its original designer - and it works...
Immortals Fenyx Rising | sequel reportedly scrapped by Ubisoft
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
A planned sequel to 2020 action-adventure Immortals Fenyx Rising has been scrapped by Ubisoft, reports suggest.
The uneasy depiction of video games in cinema
by Iain Mitchell | Jul 26, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Tár and The Matrix Resurrections are recent examples of how, in cinema, video games are often depicted as a lowbrow form of art.
The Banished Vault review: beautifully bleak space strategy
by Chris Farnell | Jul 26, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The Banished Vault is a lovingly crafted space strategy game set in a beautifully bleak universe. Our review:
Christopher Nolan revisited: Inception (2010)
by A J Black | Jul 26, 2023 | Feature
Christopher Nolan went from The Dark Knight to Inception - and hit very, very big. We've been taking a look back here....
