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 »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 »Peter Jackson is shooting The Hobbit at 48 frames per second
Peter Jackson has announced, via a post on his official Facebook page, that he will be shooting his adaptation of The Hobbit at the higher rate of 48 frames per second. The usual rate is 24fps, and has been since its introduction to cinema in 1927. The Hobbit will be …
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’ …
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 »Bryan Singer spills the beans on Jack The Giant Killer
Bryan Singer has revealed details of his next directing gig Jack The Giant Killer , describing it as “a traditional fairy tale” but with “a fun twist”. A new take on Jack And The Beanstalk , the film stars Nicholas Hoult as a farmboy who embarks on a mission to …
Read More »New iOS app offers 100 Atari 2600 and arcade games
Playing Tempest on your iPhone isn’t quite the same as playing it in an arcade, but Atari’s Greatest Hits for iOS is still exciting for arcade fans. The app itself is free and comes with Pong, and up to 100 additional games can be bought as in-app purchases, either in …
Read More »Gearbox: Its been too long, but Duke Nukem Forever is a worthy successor
Today, Gearbox released part one of a series of Duke Nukem Forever behind-the-scenes trailers meant to educate the world on the series’ legacy, and the world definitely needs filling in. The Duke franchise was… was massively popular, but after all this time, it’s hardly at the top of the zeitgeist. …
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