If you were afraid that the Dead Rising movie would be a by-the-numbers zombie flick devoid of the campy, quirky charm of its source material, I’ve got a new trailer for you. This minute-and-a-half long look at Dead Rising: Watchtower features a Sledgesaw, a Servbot shirt, and a cameo from …
Read More »Your A to Z guide to the 90s raddest gaming mascots
Way past cool. Trying to describe radness feels like describing color to the blind. It cannot be taught, it must be experienced. Just look at Mullet Jr. up there. What words exist to describe his state of being? If forced to give an answer on the nature of radness, I’d …
Read More »Melissa Benoist lands lead in Supergirl TV series
CBS’ forthcoming Supergirl series has finally found its leading lady in the shape of Glee actress, Melissa Benoist. Not yet a household name, Benoist will soon be soaring – ahem – to new heights thanks to bagging the much-coveted role. The show comes from the creative force behind The CW’s …
Read More »Club Nintendo will shut down later this year
If you’ve been saving up your Club Nintendo coins/stars, thinking they’ll be the new standard currency after the inevitable collapse of the world economy, I have some bad news for you: Nintendo’s shutting the whole thing down later this year. Club Nintendo, I mean, not the world economy. Both Nintendo …
Read More »Henry Cavill talks “visual spectacle” of Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice
Henry Cavill has been talking about Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice again, and has said that he hopes he’s able to play Superman for “many, many years to come”. Speaking in a video interview recorded at the BAFTA LA event, Cavill revealed that the movie is going to be …
Read More »13 hardcore challenges invented by players
Making their own Ultra Hard modes If you’re looking for a challenge, tons of games will readily provide one. Between extreme difficulty settings, permadeath modes, and special end-of-game ranks, developers love giving masochistic gamers the tools they need to take on thumb-blisteringly arduous playthroughs. But sometimes, even the built-in options …
Read More »Pillars of Eternity release date set for March
It feels like the Kickstarter campaign ended an eternity ago, but Obsidian Entertainment’s return to old-school isometric RPGs is finally near. Pillars of Eternity will release on March 26, 2015 across Steam, GOG.com, and other digital retailers. Pillars of Eternity is the final name for Project Eternity, and the end …
Read More »Hellblade headed to PC as well as PS4
Remember Hellblade? The latest project from the studio behind Heavenly Sword and DmC: Devil May Cry was introduced as a PS4 exclusive in August 2014 – but Ninja Theory has confirmed to PC Gamer (opens in new tab) that its first independent production will also release on (wait for it) …
Read More »The Ultimate Guide To Sci-Fi Movies – On Sale Now!
Like sci-fi movies? Like great sci-fi movies? Then the Ultimate Guide To Sci-fi Movies, from the makers of SFX and Total Film, is for you! We count down the 50 greatest sci-fi movies ever made, including old favourites like 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Matrix as well as newer flicks …
Read More »Taken 3 review
Mills and boom “You’re always saying I’m so predictable!” Liam Neeson tells Maggie Grace at the beginning of this third and probably final vehicle for the indomitable Bryan Mills, he of the intimidating phone manner and very particular set of skills. “I wanted to shake it up a bit!” Alas, …
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