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The mule might well describe Clint Eastwood: stubbornly making his own kind of films despite his advancing years and increasingly old-fashioned tastes. This, his 37th film as director, shares DNA with some of his ’70s output in its casual racism, depiction of women as whores or angels, and a masculine …

German manufacturer and eSports sponsor Roccat has largely made their name producing peripherals squarely targeted at gamers, emphasizing in-game performance and flashy aesthetics over workspace productivity. The Vulcan is a prime example of this design philosophy, a board that attempts to lure gamers with vivid RGB lighting and proprietary switches, …

Fanatec’s racing wheels are undoubtedly the cream of the crop, catering for the very most hardcore racing enthusiasts with pro-class mechanisms and ultra-realistic, strong force feedback – but at a price. The high build quality and elegant designs mean they come in at a real premium. So if you want …

There’s something about a bright green headset that automatically puts me off. It’s obviously personal preference, but if I had the choice I would always go for something a little more… discrete. But actually that’s just one of the minor problems I have with the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition. And …

It’s Armageddon. The end of the world. The forces of Heaven and Hell wage war on a scorched Earth. You must traverse this blasted landscape as one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in order to defeat powerful foes and uncover a sinister conspiracy. It’s a setup that’s as …

Wreck-It Ralph was a welcome surprise when it landed in 2012. Venturing beyond the traditional Disney animation staples of fairy tales and talking animals, it mixed video game pop-culture with smarts and heart in an extremely appealing confection. It felt like a one-off, so now the ‘Continue Playing’ countdown is …

When Treyarch announced it would be doing away with a campaign in this year’s Call of Duty, I was apprehensive. There was potential for Black Ops 4 to turn into a multiplayer carbon copy of the last few franchise instalments, without the mode that gave it some substance. Don’t get …

Every new band fears the curse of the ‘Difficult Second Album’, that niggling worry that they’ll fail to raise the bar set by their own breakout LP. But what if your debut wasn’t any good in the first place? What then? It’s a question Iron Fist season 2 is in …

I’m no doctor, but medical management simulation Two Point Hospital is definitely a cure for boredom, sadness, and my dreams of having a career in the business sector. A perfect blend of intricate systems, a British sense of humor, and miniature animations of people vomiting into trash cans, this is …

Like the Hook of the Winnie-the-Pooh cinematic universe, Christopher Robin finds its protagonist – who should be forever preserved in childhood – all grown-up and unable to remember his adventures. It’s a delightful concoction that will work your tear ducts gently but consistently over its runtime. Better suited to nostalgic …