Ok, there’s no way to phrase this that sounds less insane: indie studio Tales of Game’s is Kickstarting a sequel to Barkley: Shut up and Jam Gaiden, which was an unofficial JRPG-inspired sequel to both 1994 basketball game Barkley: Shut up and Jam and classic sporting film Space Jam. And …

Expect more steampunky plague-ridden open-level stealth in the future: Dishonored has outsold Bethesda’s expectations, solidifying the project as a franchise for the publisher. Looks like new IP can succeed, even in a season filled with titles from triple-A heavy hitters like Call of Duty and Assassin’s Creed. “I can tell …

The Hatching Dante subtly shifts gears into horror movie territory as the Gremlins hatch out of their slime-laden cocoons. The scene is all the more effective thanks to the terrified Gizmo, who watches in horror from the safety of a motorcycle helmet. Aww. The New Batch While it isn’t quite …

With Sacha Gervasi’s Hitchcock biopic looming on the horizon, Jessica Biel has been discussing her role as Vera Miles, and comparing modern-day Hollywood to the industry portrayed in the film. Miles was famously worked to exhaustion by Hitchcock, who then became embittered towards the actress when her pregnancy meant she …

The Secret Of Crickley Hall 1.02 TV REVIEW Episode 1.02 Writer: Joe Ahearne (based on the book by James Herbert) Director: Joe Ahearne THE ONE WHERE Eve and Gabe take very different approaches to the events in the house. Eve seeks the help of Lili Peel, a psychic who claims …

Mystery, Inc. The Detectives: Talk about the ‘spirit’ of the 1960s – four kids and their talking Great Dane drive around in a psychedelic Chevrolet Sportvan unmasking crooks disguised as monsters. Why They’re Cool: Regardless of the specific merits of the live-action Scooby-Doo (2002) and its sequel, be honest – …

Zack Snyder is one of many directors to have been linked with heading up Warner’s Justice League adaptation, and while that role has still yet to be filled, Snyder has some clear ideas about how the film should be cast. While Snyder has previously asserted that Man Of Steel won’t …

One of the great foodie movies, Gabriel Axel’s adaptation of a story by Danish author Karen Blixen ( Out Of Africa ) picked up the 1987 Oscar for Best Foreign Film. In the title role, Stéphane Audran plays a mysterious Frenchwoman who in 1871 comes to an austere Lutheran community …

Crossovers happen in games all the time. Capcom fighting games have been at it for years, and SoulCalibur (opens in new tab) has taken the idea to ridiculous lengths (Kilik vs. Darth Vader, anyone?). But that’s not the stuff we’re talking about here. That stuff never approaches canon legitimacy. It’s …

Nintendo has confirmed the launch line-up of Wii U games for the console’s UK launch on 30 November. Here’s the list in full: Assassin’s Creed 3 Batman: Arkham City Armoured Edition Ben 10: Omniverse Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Darksiders 2 Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two …