The first trailer for Julia Leigh’s Sleeping Beauty has arrived, and it looks considerably darker than the other fairytale-inspired movies heading our way. Offering more in the way of evocative imagery and ominous mood-setting than cold hard plot details, the modern update of the story stars Emily Browning ( Sucker …
Read More »Anomaly: Warzone Earth review
Anomaly: Warzone Earth takes the concept of tower defense games and flips it on its head. Instead of being tasked with setting up a defense against insurmountable odds, Anomaly forces you to run the gauntlet through countless turrets, laser cannons, space monsters, etc. Turns out, this change of pace is …
Read More »Download of the Week: Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes
We know what you’re thinking, ‘oh no, not another bloody J-RPG’. But you’d be a fool, A FOOL, DAMMIT, to miss out on Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes. This DS classic has been given a HDscrub-upfor it’s big console debut and there’s even a chance to hook up with …
Read More »The most bizarre Mortal Kombat trailer yet
Wanna learn about Mortal Kombat from the latest trailer? Too bad! However, I did learn that sign spinning isn’t just something only the homeless people in my neighborhood hone while being paid tostand on street corners like living, pitiable billboards for furniture store close outs. The dudes in the video …
Read More »Bethesda against adding multiplayer to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Judging by the early buzz, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s massive world seems like a natural home for an online multiplayer mode. But while Bethesda admits adding such a feature to the upcoming open world fantasy game is entirely possible, the studio is dead set against doing so, believing it …
Read More »Rejoice! “Flying Out Enormous Breast Drama Hyper Battle” now FINALLY an officially recognised genre
Whether it turns out to be a genuine brand new genre or not, the fact that said phrase now existsguarantees Marvellous a special seat in Valhalla forevermore. (opens in new tab) Above: Kagura planner Kenichiro Takaki’s previous game, Ikki Tousen Xross Impact. Expect basicallyexactly what you see above, butin 3D …
Read More »iPhone Game of the Day: Planet Work makes vacuuming a fun chore
On iPhone Game: Planet Work Price: Free ($0.99 in-app purchase) Size:11.9 MB Get it now on iTunes:US (opens in new tab)/UK (opens in new tab) Most people cringe at the word “work”, as in the dreaded phrase “work on Monday morning”, but take that same word and put in the …
Read More »Lord of the Rings: War in the North hands-on preview
J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy tale of epic struggle across the war-torn Middle Earth landscape has always been full of death and destruction, but previous games haven’t quite captured the sheer brutality of war at its grisliest. That’s about to change. The next Lord of the Rings installment takes off the kid …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops Escalation map pack releasing first on Xbox Live
“In crafting the Escalation multiplayer maps – Zoo, Convoy, Hotel and Stockpile – the team developed them to be distinct experiences in their own right, giving players the variety they crave in both setting and gameplay,” said Treyarch head Mark Lamia. “And I don’t want to spoil any surprises for …
Read More »Rise of the Planet of the Apes gets a logo and a clip
Rise of the Planet of the Apes has only just been given a new title (it was previously simply Rise of the Apes ), and now a logo and short clip have gone online. The official website has revealed the new logo, which features one of the apes (Andy Serkis’ …
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