Film Stories

Christopher Nolan revisited: Interstellar (2014)

by A J Black | Aug 01, 2023 | Feature

Our look into the films of Christopher Nolan arrives at Interstellar - one of the writer/director's more emotionally-driven movies....

Side Bullet | A new, side-scrolling take on the battle royale shooter announced

by Ryan Lambie | Aug 01, 2023 | Gaming, News

Side Bullet is an upcoming, free-to-play battle royale shooter. The major difference? It's a 2.5D side-scroller.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series review | A brisk, dark space adventure

by Alan Wen | Aug 01, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Space is the new narrative frontier for Life is Strange developer Deck Nine. Here’s our review of The Expanse: A Telltale Series…

The top 100 best 16K ZX Spectrum games ever - part 2

by Stuart Campbell | Aug 01, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

The 16K ZX Spectrum was only around for a year, but it got a surprisingly large library of games. Here’s part 2 of our top 100, counting down from 50 to number one…

Nintendo Switch successor could be out in mid-2024, report suggests

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News

Industry sources have told VGC that the successor to the Nintendo Switch could be out next year, and that dev kits are already with key studios.

Venba review | Food for the soul

by Alan Wen | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Much more than a cooking game, Venba is a short but nourishing drama about heritage and cultural identity. Here’s a our review.

Xeno Crisis announced for Super Nintendo

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News

Super Nintendo owners are getting their own port of Bitmap Bureau's corking top-down shooter, Xeno Crisis. It's out later this year....

SAG-AFTRA addresses backlash against 'interim agreements' for productions

by Lauren Miles | Jul 31, 2023 | News

As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues, there's been backlash over waivers being given to some productions - the guild has addressed the concerns....

Follow up to The Wrecking Crew documentary on the way

by Jake Godfrey | Jul 31, 2023 | News

The Immediate Family continues the story that began with documentary The Wrecking Crew - here are the details....

Trailer released for Saw X

by Jake Godfrey | Jul 31, 2023 | News

Saw X brings terror, torture and Jigsaw back to cinemas in September - and here’s the first trailer....

Helldivers 2 rumoured for October release as game gets Mature ESRB rating

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News

The launch of shooter sequel Helldivers 2 is said to be imminent, as the ESRB gives the game a Mature/17+ rating.

Viola Davis steps back from G20 film as shooting set to begin

by Dan Cooper | Jul 31, 2023 | News

Despite the production obtaining a waiver to shoot throughout the strike, Viola Davis is stepping away from G20 out of 'solidarity.' ...

Francis Ford Coppola is optimistic about the future of cinema

by Dan Cooper | Jul 31, 2023 | News

The Barbenheimer phenomenon has got veteran filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola feeling pretty good about the future of cinema. ...

Sony announces delays to major upcoming titles

by Dan Cooper | Jul 31, 2023 | News

With Hollywood strikes ongoing, Sony has decided to push back release dates for some of its highest-profile projects. ...

The 1970s films of Michael Caine: Ashanti

by John Upton | Jul 31, 2023 | Feature

It's time for the penultimate 1970s film starring Michael Caine to go under the microscope - it's 1979's Ashanti......

Short indie film roundup: Old Flame, Suburbia, Ken

by Marc Paterson | Jul 31, 2023 | Feature

A trio of short films available for you to watch online and for free: here’s our round-up and a few more details as well. W...

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is getting Fast & Furious DLC

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News

Channel your inner Dominic Toretto with Hotwheels Unleashed 2's Fast & Furious DLC, out this October.

Assassin's Creed: Mirage will take around 20 hours to complete

by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News

Assassin's Creed Mirage lead producer Fabien Salamon has said the game will take around 20 hours to complete - maybe a little longer for completionists.

Breaking the fourth wall in video games for fun and profit

by Lewis Packwood | Jul 31, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

The developers of Lair of the Clockwork God, OneShot and The Procession to Calvary discuss the joys and perils of breaking down the barrier between game and player.