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Popgun Warfare Release New Single ‘Getting Better’

September 5, 2015 Fernanda Machado

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If you attended this year’s ArcadeCon, but more specifically the Black & Gold Ball, you will have seen the awesomeness that is Popgun Warfare live. If not, there’s no better time to get to know them. Check out their new song, ‘Getting Better’ recorded earlier this year and produced by Matthew Adams. And a Soundcloud link if […]

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Opinion: Race, Gender And The Future Of James Bond

September 2, 2015 Jack Dempsey

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Spectre is set to be Sam Mendes’ last James Bond film. Until recently the film was anticipated to be a solid, well-acted action addition to the Bond back catalog. However, in the lead up to its release, the movie has become subject to controversy along with the whole 007 franchise. Daniel Craig has fronted the Bond movies […]

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Yesflix/NoFlix: Selma Vs. Ray

September 1, 2015 Jack Dempsey

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For this week’s Yesflix/Noflix we’re going to look at biopics (biographical films, sometimes written as bio-pics). That is two biopics addressing two historical figures, each taking two very different approaches. Both historical figures are African American and, as with many biopics, the stories they tell concern adversity and triumph. However, one should tread carefully when drawing lines of similarity. […]

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Press Start: From Game to Comic

August 31, 2015 Shane-James Purcell

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Welcome back to this week’s Press Start! I hope you all enjoyed the weekend and you’re not working too hard. As you guys know, every week I bring you something fantastically geeky and it is always in the form of video games. This week, I’m going to double the geekyness with games and comics! I want […]

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Colin Trevorrow Speaks On The Lack Of Female Blockbuster Directors

August 25, 2015 Jack Dempsey

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Film director Colin Trevorrow has given his views on the state of the film industry having been asked a poignant question by a fan on Twitter. Trevorrow was asked why there were so few female blockbuster directors. Suffice to say, his view on the matter was not without interest: @AutisticWeirdo pic.twitter.com/Nt17F2ohMn — Colin Trevorrow (@colintrevorrow) August 21, 2015 Trevorrow‘s […]

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Press Start: Nintendo & Baby Gaming

August 24, 2015 Shane-James Purcell

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Welcome back to Press Start, where I take a look at different aspects of gaming every week and share my thoughts with you guys. This week, I want to take on Nintendo. Yes, this will be a little bit of a slate post but not in terms of Nintendo being bad at making games or […]

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Life In Japan: Maid Cafés And You (Part 1)

August 23, 2015 Andy Kavanagh

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Japan has a lot of unique stuff within its borders, mostly because of how unique its culture and its people are, although that may well be a chicken-egg question best left unanswered. One such cultural oddity is the globally infamous Maid Café but, as popular as they are, and believe me they are, it can […]

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Peter Capaldi Says His Time As The Doctor May End “Sooner Rather Than Later”

August 22, 2015 Jack Dempsey

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In a recent interview with The Mirror, Peter Capaldi revealed some of the novelties that have accompanied his time as the most beloved of time travel heroes. He is banned from watching the show at home but confesses, “I still watch shows on my day off”. However, the interview covers more than the intricacies of […]

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Hugh Jackman In Talks To Play Odysseus In Odyssey Adaptation

August 21, 2015 Jack Dempsey

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Writing for The Wrap, Jeff Sneider reports that Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in a big-budget adaptation of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey by director Francis Lawrence. Lawrence‘s recent work includes the final instalments of The Hunger Games. Jackman, of course, is best known for his live-action depiction of X-Man Wolverine. Both have experience in […]

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Press Start: Indie VS AAA

August 18, 2015 Shane-James Purcell

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Welcome back to Press Start! Put down all your work, it is time to zone out and chat about some gaming (it’s only Monday, your bosses practically expect it). This week I want to take a look at AAA titles and indie titles. I want to see why AAA titles are taking the huge amounts […]

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