Newstalk ZB Review - reviewing Jurassic World

Newstalk ZB Review - reviewing Jurassic World

This week on Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB, I was discussing the Jurassic World release, and on DVD The Theory of Everything, and Taken 3.

Take a listen to the review of Jurassic World below.

http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-mornings-with-jack-tame/audio/darren-bevan-jurassic-world/

Jack Tame interview - David Duchovny on The X Files and Aquarius

Jack Tame interview - David Duchovny on The X Files and Aquarius

This week, on Newstalk ZB, Jack Tame interviewed Mulder aka David Duchovny ahead of the airing of his new series Aquarius in New Zealand.

Listen to what David Duchovny has to say about the Charles Manson case, his return to the XFiles and why he's not a binge viewer of TV.

http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/saturday-mornings-with-jack-tame/audio/david-duchovny-aquarius-premiere/

Avengers Assemble! LEGO Trailer is here

Avengers Assemble! LEGO Trailer is here

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the first trailer for LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines from the critically-acclaimed film Marvel’s The Avengers and the blockbuster sequel Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. Play as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in their quest to save the world while reliving some of the most amazing moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the famed Battle of New York between the Avengers and Super Villain Loki as seen in Marvel’s The Avengers.

Re-imagined in LEGO form and told in TT Games’ signature, classic LEGO humour, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will be available this summer for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PS Vita, WiiU, Nintendo 3DS and Windows PC.

Sony brings the Phantom Pain

Sony brings the Phantom Pain

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT NEW ZEALAND INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN PLAYSTATION®4 BUNDLE

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand (SCENZ), has announced that a “Limited Edition METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN PlayStation®4 Bundle” will be available in New Zealand on September 1st 2015 concurrently with the release of the METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN DAY I EDITION software title by Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.  The bundle pack will include the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system with 500GB hard disk drive (HDD) and Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®4), both in their special METAL GEAR SOLID V design, and the METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN DAY 1 EDITION software title for PS4™. The bundle will be available for a limited time at selected retailers. The PS4 system included in the bundle comes in a special deep red colour with gold line detail, inspired by the look of Snake’s “Bionic Arm.”  The DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller is in a metallic grey color, resembling the handgun held by Snake. Both the PS4 system and DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller feature the unit emblem of Diamond Dogs, a private military organization led by Snake. With the “Limited Edition METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN PlayStation®4 Bundle”, SCEE will continue to further accelerate the expansion of the PS4 platform.   ENDS Notes for Editors Product Name: Limited Edition METAL GEAR SOLID V THE PHANTOM PAIN PlayStation®4 Bundle Release Date: September 1, 2015 Included:  PlayStation®4 x 1 *Special Design Hard Disk Drive capacity 500GB DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller x1 *Special Design METAL GEAR SOLID Ⅴ: THE PHANTOM PAIN DAY 1 EDITION for PS4 x 1 Mono headset x  AC Power cord x 1 HDMI cable x 1 USB cable x 1 Printed materials x 1 Copyright: ©Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd©Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

All-New Screenshots for 'Tales from the Borderlands' Episode 3, 'Catch a Ride'

All-New Screenshots for 'Tales from the Borderlands' Episode 3, 'Catch a Ride'

Alright, kiddos...

Today we would like to share with you all-new screenshots for 'Catch a Ride,'Episode 3 of Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Games Series.

After a dizzying escape from a very-near-almost-certain-death scenario (involving statuesque buttocks), Rhys and Fiona find themselves looking for another piece of the puzzle that will lead them to the untold riches of Vault key ownership. Lost in the mysterious jungle of an Atlas terraforming facility, Fiona finds help from an unexpected mentor, Rhys continues to share brain-space with the disembodied mind of a dead dictator, and love is in the air. Pursued by the ruthless criminal 'Queenpin' Vallory, and with very little help from Vaughn's accountancy skills (or stellar abs), getting anywhere near the Vault will be entirely up to you. 

The episode is expected to be available for digital download the week of June 23rd on PC/Mac via the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution outlets, and on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Android, and iOS devices. Follow Telltale Games on Twitter and Facebook for the latest details on exact release dates as they are confirmed. 

Set on the unforgiving world of Pandora after the events seen in Borderlands 2,Tales from the Borderlands is a five part episodic game series full of Borderlands' trademark humor following two adventurers on their quest for greatness. 

GamesBeat awarded the season premiere of Tales from the Borderlands a96/100 score, calling it, "A hilarious knockout," adding, "Zer0 Sum stands tall as the ultimate point-and-click science project: combine the beloved Borderlands lore and setting with the shining vision of an artistic studio, crank up the heat, and enjoy."GameSpot awarded the episode a 9 out of 10 score, calling the episode,"...a beautiful new twist on the Borderlands experience with loveable leads and breathless action sequences."  Destructoid also awarded the game a 9 out of 10score, saying, "Telltale really knocked it out of the park with this one,"  later adding,"...this might be the funniest Borderlands game to date." 

 
In their review of Episode 2, Polygon praised writing that "crackles with the sort of life and energy that drives the best comedy," while IGN said "it constantly oscillates between thrilling action scenes, hilarious back-and-forth banter, and some poignant character moments... I consider myself completely on board for Telltale's wild ride." Entertainment Weekly also declared it "one of Telltale's most engrossing series yet."

  
Players control two characters throughout the season: Rhys, a Hyperion 'suit' with dreams of being the next Handsome Jack, and Fiona, a Pandoran con artist looking to score her biggest ever swindle. Rhys and Fiona are thrown together as unwilling partners in an adventure to recover cash they both think is theirs. This journey will take players on a wild ride where gangsters, bandit lords, and Vault Hunters are just some of the obstacles they will encounter in this new take on the award-winning universe created by Gearbox Software.

Tales from the Borderlands: A Telltale Games Series - Episode 3: 'Catch A Ride' is rated 'M' (Mature) for Violence, Blood and Gore, and Language by the ESRB. The series is published digitally by Telltale Games in partnership with Gearbox Software and 2K.

For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter.

For more information on Gearbox Software, visit the official website, follow Gearbox Software on Twitter, and like Borderlands on Facebook.

GTA Online Ill-Gotten Gains are here

GTA Online ILL-GOTTEN GAINS Update: Part One Now Available

You've done the crime - and reaped stacks upon stacks of dirty cash much to the chagrin of San Andreas' reeling financial institutions. So, what to do with your newfound wealth? Sensible low-risk investments and a quiet retirement? Live out the rest of your years comfortably but inconspicuously with an understated and respectable lifestyle?

...We didn't think so. To the victor go the spoils - and for those whose Online Heists profits are burning a raging hole in their pockets, get ready to properly ball out and become the envy of all your Snapmatic followers by flaunting your hard-earned gull-wing doored supercars, ostentatious designer vehicle wraps, solid gold aircraft and so much more.

The Ill-Gotten Gains Update: Part One for Grand Theft Auto Online is available today across all five platforms. In addition to four new high-end automobiles (the Pegassi Osiris, Albany Virgo, Benefactor Stirling GT and Enus Windsor), you can also rule the skies in a pair of new extravagant, Deluxe aircraft. 

And not only have the racks at swank Rockford Hills clothiers been updated with new designer outfits, necklaces, earrings and watches - the rack at your local Ammu-Nation's got a new Personal Defense Weapon, the Combat PDW. 

The newest generation of Los Santos residents can also adorn select weaponry and attachments with Luxury Engravings, while luxury aircraft will afford new generation residents the opportunity to drink champagne and smoke cigars while flying high in the Los Santos skies.

Also part of today’s automatic update, we’ve added the First Person Vehicle Hood Cam that's already on PC to the Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game, along with a host of other new features and updates including redesigned, easier-to-use vehicle websites; a new ‘Friends In Session’ option within the On Call phone menu to auto-invite all your friends to a job you are on call for, and a lot more. For the complete list, check out the official notes at the Rockstar Support site. We've also added the latest GTA Online illustration featured in this past Friday's announcement and our official event weekend flyer to the collection of GTAV digital artwork in a range of desktop wallpapers, smartphone and tablet backgrounds, avatars and more.

To get the update, just start up GTAV from your online-connected console and follow the update prompts on screen.

Ratchet and Clank heads to PS4

RATCHET & CLANK LAUNCHES ON THE PLAYSTATION®4 (PS4™)

Ratchet & Clank blasts onto PlayStation 4 for the first time, with a new game based on elements from the original Ratchet & Clank (PS2).Ratchet & Clank (PS4) takes a deeper look at the characters’ origin stories and modernises the original gameplay. Featuring several new planets, all-new bosses, new Clank gameplay, new flight sequences, and much more – with completely new visuals constructed to use the power of the PS4. Produced alongside the major motion picture coming to theatres in 2016, Ratchet & Clank (PS4) is a curated experience borrowing from the spirit of the classic PS2 titles while infusing the best elements from the Ratchet & Clank Future games. Return to the Solana Galaxy and find your favourite characters: Ratchet, Clank, Captain Qwark and super villain Chairman Drek, as well as many new ones in this third-person action-adventure platformer. Explore exotic planets, collect out-of-this-world weapons, and help Ratchet and Clank save the galaxy for the first time, again.