Irem Collection Vol. 2 announced, includes hard-to-find shoot-'em-ups
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Irem Collection Vol. 2 is on the way from ININ and Strictly Limited Games, and includes shooters GunForce, GunForce II and Air Duel.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons hands-on preview: punchy, crunchy
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
We spent 90 minutes with Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, and found it to be a fast-paced, enjoyably brutal retro brawler. Our hands-on preview:
Antstream Arcade to bring over 1300 retro games to Xbox
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
You'll soon be able to play such vintage hits as Ninja Gaiden, Alien Breed and Technician Ted on your Xbox as Antstream Arcade comes to the platform this month.
Christopher Nolan revisited: Memento (2000)
by A J Black | Jul 14, 2023 | Feature
The film that put Christopher Nolan firmly on the map as a filmmaker to watch? That'd be his second movie, Memento. A few thoughts....
Disney boss admits Disney's output hasn't been good enough
by Dan Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Disney boss Bob Iger opens up on the shortcomings of Marvel, Pixar and other of the company's projects. ...
US strikes and increased costs spell trouble for new UK studios
by Dan Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | News
The current actors' strike couldn't come at a worse time for some British studios who are grappling with spiking costs. ...
The original Hellraiser is heading back to cinemas
by Simon Brew | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Clive Barker's Hellraiser is getting a limited re-release in UK cinemas in September: more on the news here....
The release date of Adam Deacon's Sumotherhood brought forward to October
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Adam Deacon’s new movie, Sumotherhood, will now be released in October. Paramount Pictures is distributing....
Film Quiz Friday: Cruise Control
by Mark Harrison | Jul 14, 2023 | Feature
Run, don’t walk, to this week’s film quiz – with Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One out in cinemas now, we’ve got a round on the movies of...
Further cast members confirmed for Superman: Legacy
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 14, 2023 | News
James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy is gets closer to production, as more cast members are confirmed for the movie....
First authorized documentary about Andy Kaufman on the way
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 14, 2023 | News
The first authorised documentary on Andy Kaufman is on the way, and first details of the project are here....
Christopher McQuarrie highlights new flaw with digital de-ageing
by Dan Cooper | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One director Christopher McQuarrie reveals he almost used de-ageing tech on Tom Cruise....
Actors union SAG-AFTRA is on strike
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 14, 2023 | News
Actors union SAG-AFTRA has voted unanimously to take strike action, making it the first simultaneous strike with the WGA in over six decades....
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution | Once cancelled, now coming to Game Boy Advance
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Around 20 years after it was cancelled, Shantae Advance is finally being finished and released thanks to Limited Run Games.
The co-president of Naughty Dog is retiring
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
After 25 years at Naughty Dog, makers of The Last of Us and Uncharted, co-president Evan Wells is taking a well-deserved rest.
Super Pocket | New handheld plays Evercade carts and old Taito and Capcom titles
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
From the creators of Evercade comes the Super Pocket, a handheld that plays cartridges and will be available in Taito and Capcom flavours....
Cameron Monaghan joins the cast of Tron: Ares
by Lauren Miles | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Cameron Monaghan, known for his dual Joker-esque roles in Gotham, has joined Jared Leto in the cast of Tron: Ares....
Limited Run Games | Everything announced in its LRG3 showcase
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Castlevania Advance Collection, Clock Tower, Tomba and GEX are among the upcoming titles announced by Limited Run Games during its LRG3 showcase.
Lionsgate reveal details about studio/streaming split
by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Lionsgate offers a little insight into its answer to the ongoing issue of how to make streaming a profitable venture. ...
See Nicolas Cage as a beach bum killer in The Retirement Plan trailer
by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News
Ron Perlman also stars in 'action comedy thriller' The Retirement Plan that's heading our way next month....
Clock Tower | Horror classic getting a remaster for PC and consoles
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Clock Tower, the survival horror classic originally released in 1995, is getting a modern remaster courtesy of WayForward and Limited Run Games.
In defence of Final Fantasy XVI’s side quests
by Alan Wen | Jul 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
They may be rote in structure, but you really shouldn’t skip Final Fantasy XVI’s side quests. Alan Wen explains why.
Bob Iger to stay on as Disney CEO until 2026
by Dan Cooper | Jul 13, 2023 | News
The rumours appear to have been confirmed as Bob Iger's second spell as Disney chief will now run two years beyond the original plan. ...
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, and the history of the Hollywood set piece
by James Harvey | Jul 13, 2023 | Feature
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One is out this week, and in the last half hour, everything blows up. But when did we start doing that - a...
Film studios reiterate their refusal to negotiate with the Writers Guild
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 13, 2023 | News
As SAG-AFTRA, the Actor's Union, threatens to strike, studios reiterate their position on the Writer's Guild....
Trailer released for DC's Blue Beetle movie
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 13, 2023 | News
The next film under the DC label is Blue Beetle, that's arriving in August: here's the trailer for the superhero feature....
How much will Bobby Kotick make if the Activision Blizzard deal goes through?
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bobby Kotick is set to earn somewhere in the region of £375 million if Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard gets over the line.
Super Crazy Rhythm Castle announced by publisher Konami
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Super Crazy Rhythm Castle mashes up musical action and Overcooked-style co-op mayhem. It's out soon from British studio Second Impact Games and publisher Konami.
Toho titles new Godzilla film alongside brief teaser
by Dan Cooper | Jul 12, 2023 | News
Japanese studio Toho has announced work on new film Godzilla Minus One, a period piece that will arrive in December - here's the teaser trailer....
Microsoft wins in its court case against the FTC
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition now looks more likely to happen, as a US court rules against the FTC's attempted injunction.
