The Nintendo 64 released in 1997 in Europe and by 2009 had sold almost 34 million units worldwide. It was considered revolutionary at the time for launching with a game featuring a fully realized 3d world and one very iconic plumber! The push for 3d pulled the games industry forward and on a personal note, … Continue reading Super 64 – Dust off your Nintendo 64
WonderWoman 1984 – A messy turd!
I would normally try to avoid spoilers when giving a review and tend to try and focus on mood, writing, character and overall impressions. I touch on plot points as little a possible and describe the experience as best I can. I won't be doing that today! If you want a quick impression of WonderWoman … Continue reading WonderWoman 1984 – A messy turd!
Wii U – An Essential Purchase in 2020
Released back in 2012, the Wii U flopped harder than a drunk Dad jumping into a swimming pool on holidays! It's marketing was confusing and most consumers (myself included) weren't sure if it was an add on for the Wii or just a slightly beefed up version. Selling just over 13 million consoles compared to … Continue reading Wii U – An Essential Purchase in 2020
Hitting 40 – Tips on Life
So I am almost 40 and rather than have a mid-life crisis, buy skinny jeans, a beret and a shiny sports car, I decided to be a bit more sensible. I have put together of list of life tips that I try to follow to keep my head straight. They definitely aren't original and some … Continue reading Hitting 40 – Tips on Life
Palm Springs (2020) – A Review
A romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti & J.K Simmons. What better movie to watch when you're stuck on lockdown than a groundhog day-like movie featuring a guy who believes that life and consequence are meaningless and a girl who thinks love isn't real. Cheerful stuff indeed.........let's get into it! Live Die Repeat … Continue reading Palm Springs (2020) – A Review
RockStar VR – Triple A Game
So it has come to light in the last week that 'VideoGames Deluxe' are developing a 'AAA' game for none other than Rockstar! The Sydney based studio have had a long partnership with Rockstar and have worked on ports of LA Noire for current gen consoles and also the VR game LA Noire : The … Continue reading RockStar VR – Triple A Game
The Future of Gaming (June 4th) – Crazy Predictions
The CEO of Sony, Jim Ryan has confirmed an upcoming showcase for the Playstation 5 entitled 'The Future of Gaming'. The event will be held on June 4 and will run for over an hour. Not much else has been said except that it will focus on playable games available on PS5 on launch day. … Continue reading The Future of Gaming (June 4th) – Crazy Predictions
The Platform (2020) – A Sweary Rant!
Normally when it comes to movie reviews I'm quite restrained.....some might even say succinct and eloquent! I try my best not to ruin plot points or narrative and I restrict how much I talk about content. I generally just try to cover how I feel about it, what tone the movie has or themes it … Continue reading The Platform (2020) – A Sweary Rant!
The Invisible Man (2020)- A review
The secret to any good horror flick generally is the same in all movies. Less is more! Hide your monster and let the viewer's imagination run wild. The images in our head are always far more terrifying than what can be shown on screen. It's clear that writer/director Leigh Whannell also knows a thing or … Continue reading The Invisible Man (2020)- A review
Bad Boys for Life – A Review
It's been 25 years since Martin Lawrence and Will Smith first brought these lovable bad boys to our screens and it's been nearly 17 years since the last movie. Is it too late to bring these rogue cops back? Are they more Bad Grandpa than Bad Boys? Let's find out. The Bay Effect Back … Continue reading Bad Boys for Life – A Review