New Kingdom Hearts E3 2016 trailer

New Kingdom Hearts E3 2016 trailer

 

Agents of Mayhem unveiled

Agents of Mayhem unveiled

Deep Silver Proudly Announces Agents of Mayhem®;

a Brand New IP from Volition, the Creators of Saints Row

Discover an amazing new comic hero universe bursting with unforgettable characters,

as the Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M. do battle against the sinister forces of L.E.G.I.O.N.

in a brand-new open-world extravaganza

Sydney, Australia – June 9, 2016 - Volition are back with a brand new IP in their latest open-world epic - Agents of Mayhem® - coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC in 2017.

The developers of the highly acclaimed and hugely successful Saints Row series have taken it to the next level with the creation of a new comic hero universe.

Meet the Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M. (the Multinational Agency for Hunting Evil Masterminds) – a motley outfit of

unique and diverse Super Agents recruited from around the world to thwart the destructive schemes of the evil supervillain organization L.E.G.I.O.N. (the League of Evil Gentlemen Intent on Obliterating Nations).

Featuring an original storyline, trademark over-the-top open-world gameplay, and the look-and-feel of a distinctive superhero cosmos, Agents of Mayhem is a true Volition game. This new IP is a part of the Saints Row universe, sharing certain story elements, symbolism, and design inspiration with the multi-million selling franchise. Building on the unique skill of the AAA studio to continuously surprise, endear, and engage players, Agents of Mayhem represents the culmination of over a decade of open world experience and creativity.

THE STORY

In a simultaneous global assault, LEGION has taken control over the nations of the world and the only force left to stop them is MAYHEM. Led by the mysterious and no-nonsense Persephone Brimstone, MAYHEM’s elite Super Agents are called to the city of Seoul, South Korea. Led by LEGION Minister Doctor Babylon and his diabolical lieutenants, a nefarious plot is set in motion to build a world-altering device that will grant unrivaled power to the supervillain organization. In order to stop LEGION and take back the world, the Agents of Mayhem will traverse a sprawling urban battlefield from the ground to the rooftops and team up as a super-agent collective to stop LEGION at any cost.

Success is far from guaranteed and collateral damage will be substantial, but it’s all in a day’s work for the Agents…

Facts

Title: Agents of Mayhem

Developer: Deep Silver Volition

Publisher: Deep Silver

Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC

Genre: Third Person Open World Action

Release: 2017

Target Age Rating: M / 18+

The Rehearsal will have its World Premiere at NZIFF 2016

 The Rehearsal will have its World Premiere at NZIFF 2016

The Rehearsal will have its World Premiere at NZIFF 2016 We are thrilled to announce the World Premiere of Alison Maclean’s hotly anticipated adaptation of Eleanor Catton’s debut novel The Rehearsal as our Centrepiece Presentation. Unpacking the dramas that energise a class of budding young actors, The Rehearsal mounts an enticing inquisition of performance, identity and moral anxiety with resonance far beyond its hothouse setting. Starring James Rolleston, Alice Englert, Ella Edward, Kieran Charnock, Michelle Nyand and Marlon Williams, the film carries a potent extra-textual charge: there’s enough talent in this fictional drama school to constitute a real-world new wave. Kerry Fox plays the key role as a formidable drama coach. Like the novel, the film (co-scripted with Emily Perkins) is as attentive to the misleading effect youthful nerve can have on the ‘mature’ as it is to the crises the teachers so blithely incite in the taught. It’s also its own sharp, original thing, a film by Alison Maclean, alive with ambiguity and cinematic verve. The full NZIFF programme will be available online from Monday 20 June 7pm, and on the streets from Tuesday 21 June for Auckland with tickets going on sale from Friday 24 June.

The Walking Dead Season 3 - Telltale Games reveal more

The Walking Dead Season 3 - Telltale Games reveal more

Fellow survivors, this past weekend we let you know that the upcoming season of The Walking Dead would be making its highly anticipated premiere this Fall. Next week also marks the annual E3 Gaming Expo, a celebration of all things video games, and we're preparing one of our biggest and most pivotal showings for Telltale yet.

This Sunday, we'll be revealing a sneak peek at the all-new season of The Walking Dead - The Telltale Series. There's been a lot of speculation since the conclusion of the previous season in 2014 on where the story will go next... and we've been working hard in the studio as well as with Robert Kirkman and our friends at Skybound to take the series in an unexpected direction.

What we can tell you now is that this new season will serve as both a bold new entry point for the story, as well as a continuation of the saga that began with Lee and Clementine in 2012.

There's more we could tell you right now... but the more we say... the more we'll be spoiling what's to come. Tune in LIVE this Sunday, June 12th to IGN.com at 3pm PT / 6pm ET for your first look at the new season, and to hear more from the team at Telltale on where things are headed next.

The best is yet to come for 2016 and beyond, and we can't wait to show you what's lurking just around the corner...

Watch_Dogs 2 trailer

Watch_Dogs 2 trailer

Here's your first look at Watch_Dogs 2 trailer

Today, Ubisoft^® announced that Watch Dogs^® 2, the newest installment in the blockbuster WATCH_DOGS franchise, will be available worldwide on November 15 for the PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

WATCH_DOGS 2 is the product of over two years of intensive development by the original creative team behind the Watch Dogs brand. The topics of data security and privacy as well as hacking are more current than ever in today’s society, and the Watch Dogs brand has been exploring these themes ever since the release of the first opus in 2014. WATCH_DOGS 2 offers a fictional environment linked to problematics players can relate to, while offering a high quality piece of entertainment as they explore the San Francisco Bay Area with Marcus Holloway.

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Players enter a massive and dynamic open world environment set in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the latest city to adopt ctOS 2.0, an advanced operating system networking the city infrastructure, and in the wrong hands, ctOS 2.0 can be used to invasively control and manipulate everyday citizens.

Players will explore the birthplace of the tech revolution as Marcus Holloway, a brilliant young hacker who has fallen victim to ctOS 2.0’s predictive algorithms and is accused of a crime he did not commit. In Marcus’ quest to shut down ctOS 2.0 for good, hacking is the ultimate weapon, and players can not only hack into the city’s infrastructure but also every person and any connected device they possess to trigger unpredictable chains of events. With the ability to take control of drones, cars, cranes, security robots, and much more at their disposal, players can choose whether to use stealth hacking to complete missions without killing a single enemy or go guns blazing for a more ferocious approach.  In this vast open world, players can hack their way through traffic while engaging in dangerous car chases through the winding streets of San Francisco, traverse the rooftops of the vibrant neighborhoods of Oakland, and infiltrate the offices of cutting-edge companies in Silicon Valley.

“Our creative team is working hard to deliver an outstanding WATCH_DOGS experience,” said Dominic Guay, Senior Producer, Ubisoft Montreal. “In WATCH_DOGS 2, we’re excited to give players a captivating storyline with engaging characters that offers deeper, more meaningful hacking options, a greater variety of gadgets and weapons, and a brand new seamless multiplayer experience that will appeal to fans of the original WATCH_DOGS as well as players new to the brand.”

In addition to the standard game, several editions are available for pre-order:

·        Deluxe Edition includes the Game, an exclusive sleeve, a San Francisco Map, lithographs and the Deluxe pack of digital customization items.

·        Gold Edition includes the Game, the Deluxe pack and the Season Pass.

·        San Francisco Edition with its Collector’s box, includes the game, extra digital content: The Deluxe pack and Zodiac killer mission, the Marcus Figurine, SF-themed laptop stickers, lithographs, and a San Francisco Map. This edition is available exclusively at EB Games in New Zealand.

·        Hacker Edition includes the game, an exclusive Steelbook™, a set of DedSec decals and additional digital content. The Hacker Edition will be available exclusively at JB HI-FI in New Zealand.

·        Exclusively on the Uplay shop, fans of the franchise can pre-order Wrench Junior Robot Collector’s Pack and The return of DedSec Collector’s Case.  The return of DedSec Collector’s Case contains the Gold Edition and DedSec themed memorabilia including among other collector items, the DedSec art Marcus figurine, Marcus’ scarf and cap replica and an exclusive 64 page artbook.

·         Wrench Junior Robot Collector’s Pack includes the Gold Edition and a 20cm replica of the ingame Wrench Junior robot, controlled by an app (Iphone or Android).

Players who pre-order any edition get an extra mission named Zodiac Killer: a copycat of the Zodiac Killer is murdering people and taunting the police with coded messages. Players have to decrypt the codes and hunt down the killer to complete the mission and get an additional exclusive outfit.

Storage Wars: Collection Six: DVD Review

Storage Wars: Collection Six: DVD Review

Rating: PG
Released by Vendetta Films

This latest collection of Storage Wars collects some 20 eps of the show from the 2013 season together.

And it's exactly what you'd expect from the show if you're a fan - a lot of arguing, posturing and poking around lockers to unearth treasures.

The format isn't exactly feeling tired and it's not exactly feeling fresh either - after a while the squabbling between Darryl and his enemies gets a little tedious but is obviously milked for dramatic effect.

Noteable for featuring episodes with Mark Balelo who committed suicide, this latest collection is a solid if unremarkable affair, that after some 20 eps begins to feel a little tired. Sadly the show's becoming too much of a parody of itself and a little less about what's unearthed within the lockers which was always the thrill of the chase.

R* Newswire - GTA Online: Further Adventures in Finance and Felony Now Available

R* Newswire - GTA Online: Further Adventures in Finance and Felony Now Available

Continue your mission to become the ultimate criminal kingpin of Los Santos and Blaine County in GTA Online: Further Adventures in Finance and Felony, now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. As CEO, you'll enjoy all the special abilities of being a VIP, plus access to a whole new frontier of black market opportunities with SecuroServ’s patented Special Cargo Network, allowing you to buy and sell illegal goods across a city-wide empire.

THE EXECUTIVE SUITE
To get your operation up and running, you'll need an executive office fitting the title along with a skillful team of hired Associates. Dynasty 8 Executive Realty, in partnership with SecuroServ, now have a new line of deluxe office suites specifically for the motivated career criminal. These masterpieces in executive design come with a full-time assistant, helipad, boardroom, Don’t Cross the Line arcade game, and optional storage space like the Gun Locker, allowing you to personalize your perfect weapon loadout before you go on the job.

An executive office also includes private access to the SecuroServ Special Cargo Network, which you’ll use to invest in Warehouses and traffic rare and exotic product throughout the city. Warehouses store all Special Cargo and storage space is valuable; manage your inventory wisely and maximize your margins by selling when the prices are right.

Run dangerous, multi-part Buy Missions with your team of Associates to store and stockpile Special Cargo.

BUY AND SELL SPECIAL CARGO
Buy missions require skill from a coordinated team of Associates to successfully pull off. Missions are grouped into three categories that increase in difficulty based on how many crates of contraband you intend to purchase and how much risk you are willing to take on. With greater risks – whether from the FIB, LSPD or rival player Organizations – come greater rewards. 

Manage your inventory carefully from Small, Medium and Large Warehouses. Overstocked warehouses with lucrative goods won’t stay secret for long...

Accumulating inventory will drive demand in the market. When the time comes to sell, you’ll have various offers to choose from based on your inventory. Sell missions require constant vigilance; keep your eyes peeled as the job isn’t over until all of your Cargo is safely transported, and destroyed Cargo can eat into your profits.

DEFEND YOUR WAREHOUSE
Major players attract attention and warehouses stocked with high volumes of valuable goods won’t stay secret for long. Act quickly to avoid losing a percentage of your Special Cargo in surprise attacks from resident gangs of Los Santos.

Defend your ground – gang members run counter operations with full frontal attacks and raids from back alleys.

NEW VIP WORK & CHALLENGES
CEOs will enjoy all of the perks of being a VIP, including access to new sources of illicit funds and challenges.

VIP Work

• Headhunter: Assassinate key targets across the map against the clock.
• Airfreight: Liberate some valuable cargo from its armed guard and fly it to safety.
• Haulage: Be the first to deliver a trailer full of tax-exempt merchandise to its wrongful owner.

VIP Challenges

• Cashing Out: Be the pack leader in the latest wave of ATM fraud to hit the streets of Los Santos.
• Salvage: Compete to retrieve the most lost cargo from the ocean floor. 

Work alongside your fellow bodyguards to defend a Cargobob against player rivals and the LSPD in Airfreight.

NEW VEHICLES, ATTIRE & WEAPON ATTACHMENTS
Do you have a taste for the brutally fast, the brutally efficient or the just plain brutal?  Whatever your preference, the latest wave of NEW transport options is bound to hit your sweet spot. From the monstrousHVY Brickade available at Warstock Cache & Carry and menacing Bravado Rumpo Custom from Southern San Andreas Autos, to the new generation of Super and Sports cars now in stock at Legendary Motorsport like the Pegassi Reaper, Vapid FMJ, Grotti Bestia GTS and Enus Windsor Drop, to the luxurious and speedy Buckingham Nimbus and Volatus from Elitas Travel and even the hulking Tug available on order from DockTease, getting from A to B has never looked and felt this good.

Previously exclusive VIP and bodyguard clothing plus all-new SecuroServ branded merchandise are also hitting the clothing racks in Los Santos. Whether you want your first impression to be a sophisticated crime lord or a gorilla for hire, there’s something just right for you. And nothing wrecks an otherwise solid Special Cargo mission like running short on ammo. Unleash a barrage of bullets from a range of weapons by grabbing Drum & Box Magazine attachments from your local Ammu-Nation.

NEW TRADING PLACES ADVERSARY MODE
In the land of the Haves and the Have-Nots, this Adversary Mode is your chance to engage in some aggressive social climbing. The Winners team is destined for success, the Losers team is doomed to fail, and there’s only one way to move between the two: ruthlessly murder a Winner and take their place. There's also Double RP to benefit from this week when trying out this new Adversary Mode, compliments of the Playlist that's available directly from the GTAV boot screen.

EVENT WEEK BONUSES (JUNE 7TH - 13TH)
Establish some concrete foundations for your burgeoning Organization by profiting from the Further Adventures in Finance and Felony Bonus Week, starting today and running through to Monday, June 13th. Unlock the Pastel Green Pajama and Pastel Green Smoking Jacket just by logging in to GTA Online this week, plus get 25% off the Buzzard Attack Chopper from Warstock Cache & Carry as well as all services from both Lester and Merryweather Security – key assets for trafficking your Cargo under duress or keeping your Organization off the grid. And equip your Organization fittingly with 25% discounts at Ammu-Nation across a large range of munitions and armaments, including:

• Carbine, Assault and Compact Rifles
• Machine Pistol
• SMG
• Heavy Shotgun
• Combat PDW
• All Ammo
• Weapon Tints and Etched Finishes
• Body Armor
• Parachute Bags and Canopies

SOCIAL CLUB SWEEPSTAKES
An Executive office is not complete without being donned with spoils of crime. Try your luck in our Social Club Executive Merchandise Sweepstakes featuring tons of paraphernalia fit for a criminal kingpin. Hang your very own GTAV Air Freshener in your ride while wearing a slick Grotti Polo and blaring your GTAV Vinyl Soundtrack, light up a fat cigar with the official GTAV Chrome Zippo, spruce up your office desk with a GTAV Gold Bar USB, iFruit Mouse Pad, and Epsilon Paper Weight, and transform your fridge into a safe for all that cold hard cash with the GTAV Kitchen Timer. Head over now to the Social Club Events Page to enter.

GTA$1M CEO SNAPMATIC CONTEST
Celebrate your climb up the corporate criminal ladder with proper photographic documentation, and add a cool GTA$1M to your asset portfolio in the CEO Snapmatic Competition. Eligible photos must be published between today and the end of the day on Monday, June 13th - and must feature content from Further Adventures in Finance and Felony. Also, make sure to tag your photo with "CEO" on Social Club. Full rules here.

OFFICIAL LIVE STREAM BROADCAST THIS FRIDAY
On Friday, June 10th at 5pm ET, join us at either the official Rockstar Games Twitch or YouTube channel for a live stream featuring Further Adventures in Finance and Felony, hosted by the Rockstar Broadcast team and featuring special guests to be announced.

And of course stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire for info on future GTA Online updates, including details on Cunning Stunts.

WWE Portrait Artist Rob Schamberger to Reveal WWE® 2K17 Roster Members at E3

WWE Portrait Artist Rob Schamberger to Reveal WWE® 2K17 Roster Members at E3

2K today announced that WWE portrait artist Rob Schamberger will attend the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) to reveal the latest roster members in WWE® 2K17, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE video game franchise. Schamberger will appear at 2K’s booth – #1601 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center – where he will paint the new roster inclusions on a sizable canvas in a live setting. Show attendees are encouraged to check in with Rob’s work throughout all three days of the show – June 14-16, 2016 – to see if their favourite WWE Superstars and Legends are officially announced for what’s certain to be another extensive roster for the franchise.

A Kansas City native, Schamberger’s portraits of WWE Superstars – both past and present – have made him a sought after staple in the WWE Universe. His unique artwork has raised money for several charities, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and is available for sale to the public through WWE Auction (originals) WWE Shop (shirts and prints). Schamberger is often seeing painting live at various WWE events, including WrestleMania® Axxess, SummerSlam® and Monday Night Raw, as well as through the popular WWE weekly painting series on YouTube, Canvas 2 Canvas. In addition, his art has seen display at several national museums and galleries, adorns the walls of many WWE Superstar homes and can be found in the hallways of WWE’s Stamford, Conn. headquarters.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K17 is not yet rated in Australia and New Zealand. WWE 2K17 is currently scheduled for worldwide release on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360 in October 2016. Consumers who pre-order WWE 2K17 at any participating retailer will receive two playable characters of legendary WCW® and WWE star Bill Goldberg, well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas, at no extra cost on launch day. For more information on WWE 2K17 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K17 or subscribe on YouTube.

Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs Force

Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs Force

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE SETS ITS SIGHTS ON EUROPE, MIDDLE-EAST, AFRICA AND AUSTRALIA ON JULY 12 FOR PLAYSTATION VITA

A True Japanese Pop Culture Icon Returns for Fans in the West

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announced that it will be releasing MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE exclusively for the PlayStation®Vita handheld system on July 12 2016. Pilot legendary Mobile Suits and take on missions from various scenarios from Mobile Suit Gundam to Mobile Suit Gundam Universal Century in fast-paced 2vs2 gameplay to larger and more strategic Team battles.

The high intensity 2vs2 gameplay of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE is based on the hit Japanese GUNDAM VS franchise which has produced more than 10 titles in the past 14 years across multiple console systems and arcades in Japan. New to MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE is the inclusion of large-scale Team battles. Take control of the battlefield in either single player or local multiplayer skirmishes in both 3rd person action or overhead tactical views and command Teams of six Mobile Suits and one battleship. Team battles gives ace pilots tactical control over the placement and actions of their troops as they compete to eliminate the opposing forces.

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE will be coming to the West on July 12, 2016 exclusively for the PlayStation®Vita. For more information regarding MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE please visit: http://www.bandainamcoent.eu.

Atelier Sophie: The alchemist of the Mysterious Book launches

Atelier Sophie: The alchemist of the Mysterious Book launches

KOEI TECMO EUROPE LAUNCHES ATELIER SOPHIE: THE ALCHEMIST OF THE MYSTERIOUS BOOK

Celebrated ‘Atelier’ Series from GUST Debuts on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®Vita with a Heartwarming Entry, Featuring a New and Improved Synthesis System 

Sydney, Australia – June 8, 2016 — KOEI TECMO are proud to announce the upcoming release of Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book on the 10^th June 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and digitally for the PlayStation® Vita handheld system.

The Atelier series’ latest standalone installment follows the adventures of young novice Alchemist Sophie Neuenmuller, who discovers she is the owner of an enigmatic book imbued with a soul. This Mysterious Book seems to hold all the secrets to the art of Alchemy, even going on to become Sophie’s mentor. As Sophie experiments with Alchemy throughout the story she unravels the book’s forgotten memories, and eventually sets out to uncover the strange tale of its origin.

Experience a pleasant journey alongside Sophie, her friends, and a diverse cast of townspeople that help with their adventuring needs. Uncover the multitude of mysteries of Alchemy that have been hidden away and forgotten alongside Plachta, the Mysterious Book. Experiment with the brand new Synthesis system to uncover Platcha’s memories and learn new alchemy recipes at any pace!

In a series first, two key illustrators were involved in the making of Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book – NOCO and Yuugen. Their distinctive work brings the in-game world to life and creates a dynamic environment where time, weather, and relationships play a key role in the adventures of the young new Alchemist and her trusted allies.

A variety of new screenshots, and a gameplay video, were revealed today showcasing the Dollmake feature, where players are able to create new bodies for Plachta, the Mysterious Book. Also released was a delightful new trailer, featuring the game’s heart-warming opening song, to celebrate its upcoming launch.

For more information on Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, please like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames and follow us on twitter@koeitecmoeurope or visit the official site at www.ateliergames.eu/Sophie.

The Conjuring 2: Film Review

The Conjuring 2: Film Review

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Madison Wolfe, Frances O'Connor
Director: James Wan

Mining the source material of the Warrens' many investigations and combining it with the masterful direction of Insidious horror meister James Wan prove to be an intoxicating mix in The Conjuring 2.

Swathed in drab British 70s decor makes the recollection of the Enfield Haunting an unsettling and tautly directed horror that plays on primal fears and sees Wan dictating to his audience when and how to react.

Loosely the film starts off with Ed and Lorraine Warren (Wilson and Farmiga respectively reprising their roles from 3 years ago) concluding their investigation into a haunting in Amityville.
With Lorraine seriously spooked by a demon and Ed irritated at the scepticism and mockery they face, the duo decide to step back from the limelight.

However, on the other side of the world, in a council house on a London road, something deeply unsettling is manifesting with a single mom (Frances O'Connor) and her brood being haunted by something malevolent.

The Conjuring 2 is a terrifically taut and spookily executed horror piece, which uses some jump scares and long drawn-out scenes to great effect to make this a sequel that improves on the 2013 version.

If the Warrens are largely confined to the sidelines for great parts and only used in the second act in some cheesier moments (including drawing a relatively long bow connection to the two cases), Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga don't let it show with performances which render the main duo's earnestness and beacon of Christian hope both empathetic and likeable, even if the script doesn't quite serve them as well as it could. 

Despite bizarrely concentrating on the romance and relationship of the duo, Lorraine's very threatened existence and portentous visions give the film a tangible edge of danger and contribute to one of the very best scenes of the film, set inside a study.


But it's more than Dick van Dyke demons which haunt Enfield that provide the inevitable scares and relative dread of the chilly oppressive atmosphere.  (Even if the kids in jeopardy are blessed with some luv-a-duck accents). Granted, there are elements of The Exorcist and a lot of visuals from the Insidious series within, but there's a very palpable sense of dread that Wan draws from the suburban surroundings of a well executed house (complete with 70s trappings of David Soul posters on the bedrooms) and the way the cameras follow elements around, causing you to second guess when the shocks are coming.

Wan's clever drawing out of tension and ultimate measured and paced execution leads to some terrific edge of your seat stuff and a sequence with a painting that's on it's way to becoming a classic. Suspense and dread are the name of the game - even if in the finale everything is thrown at it when perhaps more would have been less. (And a post 2 hour run time seems a little excessive in the final mix).

This time, the Warrens feel less central to the proceedings bizarrely, given Wan concerns a lot of his time with the goings on in the Enfield house. It's a prescient move though, given the greatest elements of horror come from the age old trope of kids in jeopardy and this film knows how to milk that for maximum claustrophobic effect.

Unfortunately, those outside of proceedings seem surplus to dramatic requirements. The rest of the kids show up only to allow for further jeopardy, the mum seems to exist to dispatch only back-story given her husband's non-appearance on the scene, and other members of the Warrens' investigation team offer tantalising hints of what fractures could have been offered with differing points of view.

Ultimately though, The Conjuring 2 is a rare beast; a horror sequel that doesn't rely on cheap thrills and wanton audience manipulation to achieve its final aim. 

It's a tense and creepy old school film that benefits greatly from a restrained approach and which leaves you feeling deeply unsettled throughout, even if some of the dramatic measures to get there take a large leap of faith.

XCOM® 2 Coming to Consoles on September 8 2016

XCOM® 2 Coming to Consoles on September 8 2016

XCOM® 2 Coming to Consoles on September 8, 2016

Join XCOM to free humanity from the aliens’ rule and experience the critically-acclaimed sequel on consoles for the first time

Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #XCOM2

Sydney, Australia – June 8, 2016 – 2K announced today that XCOM® 2 is coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One on September 8, 2016 in Australia and New Zealand for AUD$99.99/NZD$109.99. Additionally, 2K and Firaxis Games have partnered with industry veterans The Workshop, now a dedicated subsidiary of Skydance Media, to bring the title to consoles and ensure that the XCOM 2 experience meets the same high standards of the beloved series.

Upon its initial release for Windows-based PC, XCOM 2 had critics raving, with IGN giving the game a 9.3 out of 10 and saying, “XCOM 2 is an amazing game,” and PC Gamer writing, “We’ll play this forever,” and awarding a 94% out of 100%. Game Informer Magazine also stated that XCOM 2 is “one of the deepest and most rewarding strategy games on the market” and scored the game a 9.5 out of 10.

“Firaxis has successfully enhanced the XCOM franchise, as XCOM 2 has earned both massive critical and fan acclaim,” said Matt Gorman, vice president of marketing for 2K. “Many console gamers have been vocal about bringing XCOM 2 to their platforms, and now they can look forward to joining the resistance this September.”

XCOM 2, is set 20 years in the future where humanity lost the war against the alien threat and a new world order is in place. XCOM, formerly a secret paramilitary organization, is largely forgotten and must strike back from the shadows to reclaim Earth from the aliens’ rule and free mankind from its evil plans.

“The incredible reception of XCOM 2 has been rewarding and humbling for the team, and we’ve known console fans have been clamouring to play the game too,” said Jake Solomon, creative director of XCOM 2 at Firaxis Games. “As avid console players ourselves, we’re excited to work with The Workshop to bring XCOM 2 to all of our fans.”

Players who pre-order XCOM 2 will also receive the Resistance Warrior Pack, offering additional soldier customization options such as bonus outfits, headgear and custom facial war paint. The Resistance Warrior Pack also includes a “Survivor of the Old War,” a new XCOM recruit who will appear in the Avenger’s barracks.

XCOM 2 for consoles is not yet rated in Australia and New Zealand. For more information, please visit www.XCOM.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter or subscribe toXCOM on YouTube. 

*Xbox Live or PlayStation®Network account as well as Internet connection is required to download certain add-on content at no additional cost. Copy of XCOM 2 also required for play.

Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series' Continues the Adventure in Episode 6: 'A Portal to Mystery'

Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series' Continues the Adventure in Episode 6: 'A Portal to Mystery'

'Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series' Continues the Adventure in Episode 6: 'A Portal to Mystery' First of Three New Episodes in the Series Available Now Launch Trailer YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/PR6LbVsTpVE Download Video: http://bit.ly/1U2DUIR Download Mirror: https://goo.gl/aSwUEz All Telltale Assets: http://vip.telltalegames.com/

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jun. 7th, 2016 -- Leading and award-winning developer and publisher of digital entertainment Telltale Games, and world-renowned game developer Mojang, today released the sixth episode inMinecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series.   The first episode in an add-on series of three new adventures, Episode 6: 'A Portal to Mystery' is available digitally worldwide starting today on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360®, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. The episode will also be coming to the Windows Store.   This episode may be purchased digitally as part of the new Adventure Pass for $14.99 USD or equivalent, which includes access to Episodes 6, 7, and 8 as they release. The episode will also be available individually for $4.99 USD or equivalent. Players will need to own at least Episode 1 in the series, or the season pass disc, in order to purchase Episodes 6, 7, and 8.   Several special guest stars from the Minecraft community join the cast in this new episode, all playing characters from their own YouTube videos. Players will get to interact with Joseph Garrett as Stampy Cat, Stacy Hinojosa as Stacy Plays, Dan Middleton as DanTDM (The Diamond Minecart), Lizzie as LDShadowLady, and Jordan Maron as CaptainSparklez.   In Episode 6: 'A Portal to Mystery', continuing their journey through the portal hallway, Jesse and crew land themselves in another strange new world - one completely overrun by zombies. With a timely invitation to take refuge in a spooky mansion, they find themselves thrown into a thrilling mystery alongside famous members of the Minecraft community.   Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series - Episode 6: 'A Portal to Mystery' is rated 'E10+' (Everyone 10+) for Fantasy Violence by the ESRB. Future content in the season is yet to be rated by the ESRB. The series is published by Telltale Games in partnership with Mojang. For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow @TelltaleGames on Twitter. For more information on Mojang, visit the official website, follow @Mojang and@Minecraft on Twitter, and like Minecraft on Facebook.