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New Lionhead Studios boss is an MMO veteran

Microsoft has appointed ex-Cryptic Studios and Gazillion Entertainment CEO John Needham as boss of Lionhead Studios. Needham will take charge of the day-to-day running of the UK based Fable studio, assuming the role Lionhead founder Peter Molyneux left last year. Needham, who also previously served as senior VP of business …

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Grand Theft Auto V video preaches Epsilonism

It’s not really viral marketing when you just post the video on your official blog, but it is still really weird. Rockstar Games has uploaded a new video promoting Grand Theft Auto V through the cult–er–religion of Epsilonism. You can see it on on the Newswire, or watch the captured …

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Da Vincis Demons Awarded Second Season Already!

In a refreshing reversal from the norm of late, Da Vinci’s Demons wasn’t cancelled in the States before we’d even seen one episode over here. Instead, it’s been awarded a second season before we’ve even seen one episode over here. Huzzah! (opens in new tab) The new show, created by …

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White Elephant review

Inspired by the real-life case of murdered Argentinean activist cleric Father Mugica, Pablo Trapero’s film unfolds in a shanty town on the edges of Buenos Aires. Menaced by gangs, the slum is the workplace of an atheist community organiser (Martina Gusman) and two socially committed Catholic priests: the terminally ill …

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50 Goriest Movie Moments

Scream (1996) The Moment: A pure “splatter movie” kill according to Rose McGowan later on in the movie. Casey Becker (Drew Barrymore) comes a cropper in this slasher’s opening scene when she gets on the wrong end of a movie-trivia-loving serial killer’s blade. Look Away When: Casey’s mum screams and …

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Cillian Murphy joins Wally Pfisters Transcendence

Wally Pfister’s Transcendence ensemble is beginning to take shape, with Cillian Murphy the latest big name to join the cast for the cinematographer’s directorial debut. Last week saw Morgan Freeman join leading man Johnny Depp, with Murphy signing on to join a group that also includes Rebecca Hall as the …

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Age of Wushu Gift Pack Giveaway

Age of Wushu is a new martial arts themed MMORPG directly from China’s Snail Games. The game brings an authentic presentation of Chinese martial arts to devoted players, and with its innovative combat, cultivation and offline play, the game creates a unique martial-arts experience. Now Age of Wushu is in …

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