Inside ASSASSIN’S CREED III

Inside ASSASSIN’S CREED III

We're getting even more inside knowledge about the upcoming Assassin's Creed III.

The latest video released takes you inside the whole combat, weapons and tactics of the upcoming game.

Assassin's Creed III hits October 31st.

Take a look below:



And for a refresher, here's Episode 1 of Inside Assassin's Creed III:

New multiplayer mode for Aliens: Colonial Marines announced

New multiplayer mode for Aliens: Colonial Marines announced

SEGA^® Europe Ltd. and Gearbox Software today announced Escape mode, a new  competitive multiplayer mode, for its highly anticipated blockbuster Aliens: Colonial Marines™ video game, launching February 12, 2013 worldwide. With a competitive death match game mode already revealed earlier in the year, Escape mode is the second in a number of competitive multiplayer modes for Aliens: Colonial Marines and will challenge players in an intense scenario against the universe’s deadliest killers, the Xenomorph.

An exhilarating experience for fans of the ALIENS universe, Escape mode puts the four-person US Colonial Marines team on the offensive against a four-player Xenomorph team. The Colonial Marines must blast their way through the fast-paced map in order to escape the attacking Xenomorphs, who in return will try to eliminate their prey as quickly as possible. Under the pressure and limited in time, players will have to work together as a team, utilizing each faction’s unique skills, and identifying their opponents’ weak spots to either reach the safety of the escape point or to eliminate their targets.

In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and developed by critically acclaimed studio Gearbox Software, Aliens: Colonial Marines will bring new levels of bone-chilling suspense and adrenaline-filled action to the renowned franchise. As the authentic addition to the ALIENS franchise canon, the game’s stunning visuals and adrenaline pumping action will deliver a breathtakingly immersive four-player drop-in drop-out cooperative campaign and expansive competitive multiplayer mode. Providing for an innovative asymmetrical competitive multiplayer experience, Aliens: Colonial Marines lets players fight in first person as the ultimate badasses – the United States Colonial Marines, or in third person as the universe’s deadliest killers – the Xenomorphs. Plunging into familiar and new environments from the iconic film franchise, players will have to fight the fear and face the true horrors of the ALIENS universe.

Aliens: Colonial Marines will be available in stores across the globe on February 12, 2013 on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. A release date for the announced Wii U™ version will be revealed at a later time. 

Take a look at the Aliens: Colonial Marines Gameplay walkthrough:

The Eye of the Storm: DVD Review

The Eye of the Storm: DVD Review

Rating: M
Released by Universal Home Entertainment

What is it about families and their ongoing issues which continue to make such cinematic dramas?

In this based on the Nobel prize winner Patrick White's book, Charlotte Rampling stars as Elizabeth Hunter, a woman who controls all in her life - society, her staff, her children; but the once great beauty will now determine her most defiant act as she chooses her time to die.

But in dying, Hunter still wields a heck of a lot of power and influence over her expat son (Geoffrey Rush) and daughter (Judy Davis) - even though they're there to pick over their inheritance.

It takes a wee while for The Eye of the Storm to get going and while it's meandering and a bit wavering in its direction, it's never so in its acting; Rampling, Rush and Davis turn in great performances in an at times, occasionally difficult to watch film.

The Eye of the Storm will appeal to a slightly older demo, who are willing to revel in its lugubrious overtones and general slower feel - a good solid cast give their all to this film, but it can't quite transcend the stuffiness of its story, even if it was stuffed with exquisite period detail.

Extras: Q&A and audio commentary with director Fred Schepisi

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Episodes: DVD Review

Episodes: DVD Review

Rating: R16
Released by BBC And Roadshow Home Entertainment

There's always been plenty of hints of satire within Hollywood - and now this series emerges with its eye firmly on the TV industry.

The brilliant Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig (former Green Wingers) play writers of a successful UK sitcom which has attracted the attention of an American network, who've decided they want to remake it for their audiences.

Lulled to LA by promises of them not changing anything, the happily married duo head to Hollywood to find everything's changing - and the network bosses want former Friends star Matt Le Blanc for the lead...

Soon, things become complicated and a bit tricky for the trio...

Episodes is a gently amusing look at the industry and packed with a lot of insider gags which may not be to everyone's tastes. However, it's on the money when it comes to satirising the TV machine and the life behind the scenes.

It also works because of the lengths Le Blanc is willing to go to destroy his image of Joey - as well as the general affability of Mangan and Greig. Funny, insightful and incisive in long spurts (while occasionally not as sharp as it could have been - there is a feeling that the writers could have gone further), Episodes is well worth your time.

Extras: Making of

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Far Cry 3: Island Tour

Far Cry 3: Island Tour

As we gear up for the November 29th release of Far Cry 3, Ubisoft's released a video, giving you the inside look at the island.

The video gives you the chance to join Agent Huntley, an ex-CIA operative for an insider's tour of the insanity of Far Cry 3. There's a first peek at the island's history and a chance to travel around an exotic world meeting its mysterious and deadly residents.

Take a look below:

The Avengers: Blu Ray Review

The Avengers: Blu Ray Review

Rating: M
Released by Sony Home Entertainment

When the world faces a threat like no other before thanks to the meddling of Tom Hiddleston's Loki, who's determined to wreak havoc on Earth, Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) of S.H.I.E.L.D has no choice but to bring together the greatest army of Marvel superheroes ever assembled under the "Avengers Initiative".

But despite pulling together Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) on a worldwide global recruitment drive, Fury -along with Clark Gregg's Agent Coulson - find the biggest challenge threatening the world may not be Loki, the Cosmic Cube / Tesseract (which has been teased through the previous films of Thor and Captain America) and his army, but the egos and issues within the team...

With a writing pedigree of Joss Whedon and Zak Penn plus directing from Joss himself, there's plenty of expectation on the shoulders of this film.

The first question has to be - does it deliver?

The simple answer is a resounding hell, yes. And not just to the fanboy crowd too. Sure, they'll feel satiated by the references and the reverence to the mythology of these characters but there's plenty to love in terms of action and plot - as well as much unexpected humour throughout.

From its action packed pre-titles sequence (which  references Stargate and The Terminator), The Avengers 2012 movie is a film which goes at it full tilt right from the get go and succeeds hitting every target it can, while screaming utterly epic on its way.

It's always difficult as well with a film like this, with so many characters in the spotlight to neglect any of them and over-focus on one of them. Thankfully, this is not the case with the Avengers. Every cast member - from the core of the initiative to Clark Gregg's wonderfully funny and human Agent Coulson - get their moment in the spotlight and every one of them seizes it and leaves an impression permanently etched on your mind.

With a great ensemble cast, a smart script and a fanboy eye for detail, The Avengers is a superhero film that does more than just ticks the box. It Hulk smashes the box to pieces with joyous geeky entertainment and cinema smarts -complete with kick ass action sequences. What's also good about this is how broad the appeal is - by not disappearing too far up its own fanboy wazoo, you've got a film that pretty much anyone can enjoy the spectacle of.

Full credit needs to go to Joss Whedon for his Avenging efforts in bringing this to the screen, peppering it with brilliant one liners and ensuring everyone involved in the Marvel Universe is treated well while remaining true to both its comic book origins and the set up of the previous films.

The Avengers is destined to be a classic and a shining example of how great these mass entertainment films actually can be when they're done superbly, respectfully and totally awesomely.

Extras: Brilliant One shot piece, Item 47, deleted scenes, gag reel and visual journey.


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Wanderlust: Blu Ray Review

Wanderlust: Blu Ray Review

Rating: M
Released by Universal Home Entertainment

Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd team up again in this comedy about a couple of New Yorkers Linda and George, who when evicted from their studio apartment downtown due to lack of rent, end up in a hippy commune of Elysium.

Their accidental first night stay proves to be perfect bliss and when they find real life unable to fulfill them, they head back to Elysium.

Only, second time around, things aren't as great as they'd thought - property developers are sniffing at the land; George becomes more uptight at the whole hippy vibe, and Linda gets fully into the way of life....

Wanderlust lacks enough laughs to sustain it - and while it initially starts off pretty funny and sardonic, it soon loses its way unfortunately. It goes more for the school of scenes starting off funny, then going on way too long and just ending up the wrong side of uncomfortably awkward.

Which is a real shame as Aniston and Rudd have great comedic chops together (and the lure of a topless Jennifer Aniston may prove too much of a drawcard to some) - and despite a relatively tight ensemble who has some talent between them, there's just not enough humour or WTF moments to shock and amuse in equal measures.

Disappointing.

Extras: Gag reel, deleted scenes - nothing exceptional at all.

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