2017 has been a great year for TV. Netflix TV has really pushed hard on its original series’, producing (and licensing) a wealth of shows that cater for almost all tastes. Meanwhile, we had the thrilling, penultimate season of Game of Thrones (opens in new tab), CBS reinvented Star Trek …
Read More »The best local multiplayer games
The holidays are here and everybody’s gathering around with family, old friends, and… crap, crummy party games. Don’t let your group fall into the old “Well, I guess we could play old board games” trap again this year. Read through this list of excellent local multiplayer video games, pick out …
Read More »Reys Force vision in Star Wars: The Force Awakens – everything you need to know
One of the most intriguing moments from Star Wars: The Force Awakens (opens in new tab) was when Rey touched Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber at Maz Kanata’s castle and had what can only be described as a ‘Force vision’. With The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) mere days away from …
Read More »How Star Wars made (and then ruined) modern Hollywood
Mainstream Hollywood cinema is bigger, brighter, and brasher than it has ever been. Its films are more hyped, more merchandised, and more generally everywhere than ever before. Movies are the lifeblood of message boards, social media posts, web traffic, and every other piece of populist media that can possibly cover …
Read More »8 must-see moments from The Game Awards 2017
Just as the Golden Joystick Awards (opens in new tab) give us a glimpse at upcoming games like Code Vein (opens in new tab) and Ni no Kuni 2 (opens in new tab), The Game Awards brings with it a bevy of surprise reveals and new trailers. Geoff Keighley’s annual …
Read More »2004’s Star Wars: Battlefront is still the ultimate Star Wars fantasy, and not a loot crate in sight
Listen up, because I’m only going to say this once. Forget Star Wars: Battlefront 2 When it comes down to it, there’s only one version of Battlefront worth remembering and reflecting upon. And – just a little FYI – it came out in 2004, not 2015, and it was developed …
Read More »Best Cyber Monday merchandise deals
Sometimes loving a game or movie just isn’t enough. Sometimes you need to pledge your allegiance to your title of choice by displaying it where everyone can see it – and that’s where this gloriously geeky merch comes in. Although if you’re after the hard stuff like actual movies, games, …
Read More »L.A. Noire preview on Nintendo Switch
L.A. Noire (opens in new tab) feels like some kind of turning point for Nintendo Switch (opens in new tab). One day you’re collecting fairies or hunting down Multi Moons, then suddenly you’re using the touchscreen to manipulate the naked body of a murder victim. Just like that, the handheld …
Read More »Everything Assassins Creed Origins ending tells us about the future of the series
If the name didn’t give it away, this article is going to spoil EVERYTHING about Assassin’s Creed Origins (opens in new tab). No, seriously, all of it. Scroll past the gif for what’s to come. Otherwise, why not check out our definitive best Assassin’s Creed games (opens in new tab) …
Read More »Destiny 2 Faction Rallies – How to get Faction Tokens fast, to get the best vendor gear as quickly as possible
Destiny 2 (opens in new tab) Faction Rallies have started again. Exchanging loot for loyalty, the Tower’s three new, ideologically distinct Vendors will shower you with bespoke guns, armour, and shaders in recompense for you going out and collecting Faction Tokens by doing various ‘things’ in their name. If you’re …
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