Destiny 2 - Global Launch Success

Destiny 2 - Global Launch Success

DESTINY 2 DELIVERS BIGGEST CONSOLE VIDEO GAME LAUNCH WEEK

OF THE YEAR TO DATE WITH PC LAUNCH STILL TO COME

Destiny 2’s Concurrency Hits All-Time High for the Franchise

Destiny 2 is Largest Ever Day 1 Sales Globally for PlayStation Store

September 20, 2017 – Bungie and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), delivered the world-renowned, first-person action game, Destiny 2, to players across the globe on September 6 on PlayStation®4 systems with additional, timed exclusive* content, and Xbox One (PlayStation®Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription, respectively, required for significant features).  The original Destiny became the biggest new console video game franchise launch in history, and Destiny 2 surpassed the original’s records for engagement and digital sales in launch week.  This universe will welcome players in on a new platform next month for the first time on PC.  Destiny 2 PC is available for pre-order now and is coming October 24^th at retail and as the first non-Blizzard game to be offered digitally via Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment's online gaming service.

"With franchise pre-order records broken, and record day-one performance on PlayStation Store, it’s exciting to see engagement at the highest ever week-one concurrency for the franchise. "Destiny 2 is off to a strong start as the #1 console gaming launch week of the year to date," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision.   "With the PC version yet to ship, Destiny 2 sets the stage for being one of the biggest video game entertainment events of the year."

Bungie CEO, Pete Parsons, said, “We hit some great milestones this week with our community.”  He added, “We are blown away that we’ve had eight days in a row in Destiny 2 where we’ve seen more than one-million concurrent players grace our worlds. It’s equal parts inspiring and humbling, and we’re looking forward to showing everyone what’s coming next!”

For the third year in a row, Destiny is the #1 console-only game viewed on Twitch by minutes watched.  Destiny 2, including its two betas, had more than 600M minutes watched on Twitch before the raid, a fan-favourite, endgame, 6-player gameplay experience started.  The raid, called “Leviathan,” went live for players on Sept. 13 globally and immediately shot to the #1 position on Twitch based on total concurrent viewers. 

Destiny 2 takes players on an epic journey across the universe to defend humanity from annihilation.  The game welcomes new players to the universe, as well as those who have been devoted to the universe since the beginning, with an array of modes and activities to explore.  In the story of Destiny 2, the last safe city on Earth has fallen and lay in ruins, occupied by a powerful new army.  Players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city’s forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home. 

In Destiny 2, every player creates their own character called a “Guardian,” humanity’s chosen protectors.  Players can choose from playing the cinematic, story campaign, venturing into the expansive destinations to joining in cooperative modes including Strike missions. For competitive players, Destiny 2 offers intense 4v4 multiplayer matches in ‘The Crucible’. An all-new, community-oriented feature to be implemented in Destiny 2 started rolling out on Tuesday, and is called the ‘Guided Games’ system and helps players find groups to team up with to tackle Destiny 2’s most challenging activities.

Destiny 2 is rated M for Mature.

Also available are Sony PlayStation®4 timed exclusives* which include a competitive multiplayer map, a three-player cooperative Strike, a blue and white coloured ship, specialized gear sets, and an exclusive exotic weapon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXZYMVqwvDQ.

For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter,Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.  

        

About Bungie

Bungie is an independent, employee-owned game development studio dedicated to creating hopeful worlds that inspire passionate player communities. For more than two-and-a-half decades that purpose has led to the creation of some of the industry’s most celebrated gaming franchises, including Marathon, Myth, Halo, and Destiny. Today, Bungie is focused on creating new experiences and adventures for the Destiny 2 community to share. 

Tomb Raider: First look

Tomb Raider: First look

Here's your first full trailer for Tomb Raider starring Alicia Vikander


The first look images for TOMB RAIDER are here.

About TOMB RAIDER
Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished when she was scarcely a teen. Now a young woman of 21 without any real focus or purpose, Lara navigates the chaotic streets of trendy East London as a bike courier, barely making the rent, and takes college courses, rarely making it to class. Determined to forge her own path, she refuses to take the reins of her father’s global empire just as staunchly as she rejects the idea that he’s truly gone. Advised to face the facts and move forward after seven years without him, even Lara can’t understand what drives her to finally solve the puzzle of his mysterious death.

Going explicitly against his final wishes, she leaves everything she knows behind in search of her dad’s last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. But her mission will not be an easy one; just reaching the island will be extremely treacherous. Suddenly, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Lara, who—against the odds and armed with only her sharp mind, blind faith and inherently stubborn spirit—must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown. If she survives this perilous adventure, it could be the making of her, earning her the name tomb raider.

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, “Tomb Raider” is the story that will set a young and resolute Lara Croft on a path toward becoming a global hero. The film stars Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (“Ex Machina,” “The Danish Girl”) in the lead role, under the direction of Roar Uthaug (“The Wave”), with Oscar-winner Graham King (“The Departed”) producing under his GK Films banner. The film’s production began on the heels of the 20th anniversary of the wildly popular videogame franchise from Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal.

“Tomb Raider” also stars Dominic West (“Money Monster,” “300”), Walton Goggins (“The Hateful Eight,” “Django Unchained”) and Daniel Wu (AMC’s “Into the Badlands”).
Shooting on location in South Africa and the UK, Uthaug directs from a script by Geneva Robertson-Dworet. The director’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography George Richmond (“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”); production designer Gary Freeman (“Maleficent”); Oscar-nominated editor Stuart Baird (“Skyfall,” “Gorillas in the Mist”); and costume designer Tim Wonsik (key costumer, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”).

DIRECTOR ROAR UTHAUG (The Wave)
"Being a longtime fan of the game, it’s important to me to honor the Lara Croft legacy and capture that spirit. It’s great to know that there’s such a passionate global fan base for Lara and her world, and our commitment to that will be evident in our movie. What’s different about this “Tomb Raider” movie is that it’s an origin story for the big screen, focusing not only on Lara’s strength and physical accomplishments but her humanity. We see Lara as a young woman, smart and capable but largely unfocused, and follow her on a dangerous journey that will push her to her limits in every sense, and allow her to hone the skills she needs to ultimately become who she was meant to be. As Lara Croft, Alicia Vikander is brilliant. She brings great depth to a complex role that is both physically and emotionally demanding. We hope this film will delight fans around the world and add another intriguing chapter to the Tomb Raider story."

PRODUCER GRAHAM KING (The Departed, Blood Diamond)
"I’m excited to be a part of this new Tomb Raider story, which introduces the origins of Lara Croft and delves into the humanity of this character. Alicia Vikander is a gifted actress that brings so much to this role. Our director, Roar Uthaug is extremely passionate and has an eye for scale as well as gritty realism. It’s been a wonderful experience shooting in various locations around South Africa and we hope that using these actual locations will give a grounded sense of reality. It’s our goal to make a film that will not only delight fans but enthrall a world-wide audience."

TOMB RAIDER releases in New Zealand cinemas in 2018. 

Kedi - Film Review

Kedi - Film Review

Cast: Cats, Istanbul vistas, People
Director: Ceyda Torun

It's perhaps no surprise that a documentary about cats is as fluffy as one of the feline's tails.

But it's also perhaps no surprise that this gentle doco is as amiable and as universal as they come.

Against the backdrop of Istanbul's streets, so beautifully captured and brought to life on the big screen, Kedi follows seven different cats with distinct personalities and a grip on the people who inhabit the streets and live their daily humdrum lives.

With Torun running a street level rig, the film follows the pussies as they weave their way in and out of people's lives, shopfronts and cajole them to feed them.
There's no ground-breaking reason for Kedi to exist; it's simply a case of documenting life on the streets.

However, what emerges from the cod-philosophising of the nameless faces that extol the virtues of the rampant animals running amok in a friendly way, is a sense of community and a sense of belonging that these critters engender.

Despite the odd hyperbole spun by some of the anthropomorphizing and projecting tendencies of the commenters (one woman draws a long bow between how the female cats stand strong and upright in their dignity, whereas women of their religion are cowed and oppressed and that she "doesn't see elegance in women like that anymore"), what starts to emerge is a city with a tremendous sense of heart above all else.

As is mentioned early on, the cats have been there for thousands of years, and have seen empires grow and fall; they are as timeless in the fabric of the city as those who look after them.
From the baker who has an open tab at the vets to help to the sailor who feels duty bound to hand rear a litter of kittens whose mother has disappeared, this is the milk of human kindness writ large on the screen. Along with furry feline interactions - whether it's cat looking like it's been caught on camera stealing fish or another staring photogenically down the lens, there's something for all animal lovers here, though the more hardened cinema-goer may find parts of their own fur bristling as time goes on.

Slow-mo close-ups will look radiant upon the big screen and the film-makers in their gentle touches do nothing more than desire to elicit a sympathetic "Aww" from those subjected to this endless parade of cute.

Unlike the viciousness of former fest outing White God's canine uprising, Kedi has a soothing tone and deceptively simple ambitions to fulfill which it hits with relative ease throughout; it aims to showcase a city awash in humanity, with a co-existence of cats and their masters, basking in the glow of simpler times.

Kedi may not be cinematic catnip to the likes of Gareth Morgan, but there's a strong case to say that any animal lover or family seeking a gentle outing will be entranced by the warmth of this microcosm of furry life. 

The LEGO Ninjago Movie: Film Review

The LEGO Ninjago Movie: Film Review

Vocal cast: Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, Fred Armisen, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Justin Theroux
Director: Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher

Those unfamiliar with the Lego Ninjago World aren't likely to be too left behind with this film that pushes the blocky zaniness as much as it pushes the paternal message.

While the Lego movie and Lego Batman movie concentrated largely on the zanier antics, this latest follows the Ninjago team as they continue to fight Lord Garmadon (Theroux) who's determined to conquer their metropolis.

Standing in their way of doing this though, is Lloyd (Franco), aka the Green Ninja, whose life has been ruined by Garmadon in more ways than one - because Garmadon is his father.

When the threat becomes too real, Lloyd, along with fellow ninjas and their grand Master Wu (Jackie Chan) are forced on a quest to try and save the city from the ultimate weapon.

Whereas the prior Lego movies have offered strong stories with doses of zaniness, it has to be said The LEGO Ninjago Movie doesn't differ too much from the formula, treads a lot of familiar ground and consequently does offer up a film of diminishing returns, feeling like the weaker of the recent releases in terms of story ideas, but not pace.

That's not to say its target youngster audience won't enjoy the story and the animation, but the attempts to shoehorn in the message veer dangerously close to brow-beating and crowbarring it in as the film heads towards its conclusion.

The story-within-a-story premise works well and Chan's certainly got the heart to carry it off, but in between the humiliations for Lloyd as he deals with his past and the fact everyone knows his dad is the Worst Guy Ever, there's a feeling perhaps that some of the story's nowhere near as strong as it could be to carry the film through its run time.

Elements of Joe Vs The Volcano creep in toward the end as the sentimental starts to edge in, and the meta touches this time around are kept to a minimum, giving the feeling the film is overall fine, but lacks some of the edge that was pioneered by 2014's Lego Movie under the helmsmanship of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

With school holidays on the way, it's not that The LEGO Ninjago Movie is a weaker prospect at all, merely a feeling that adults in the audience may feel a little restless while the younger ones enjoy what's transpiring. L-loyd (as his father continually refers to him as) needs to bring a few more l-laughs to the table for the film to have been able to hit all levels.

There's nothing inherently wrong with The LEGO Ninjago Movie, it offers solid blocks of fun here and there and the dad bonding message is a good one to hammer home.

But it has to be said, despite the strong single narrative of Lloyd and his dad Garmadon and when compared to previous blocky outings, it feels like there's unfortunately little else fleshing out the story to make it a truly transcendant experience.

The Emoji Movie: Film Review

The Emoji Movie: Film Review

Voice cast: TJ Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris, Steven Wright, Maya Rudolph
Director: Tony Leondis

In theory, it's easy to understand why The Emoji Movie has been hailed as the second cimematic coming of the Anti-Christ.

Set inside a smart phone and with a plethora of product placement (Spotify, Katy Perry, Instagram) it's fair to say that perhaps the film's vision is more on the merchandise than the execution of the story.

Talking of which, The Emoji Movie centres on Meh emoji Gene (voiced with usual laconic deadpan by former Silicon Valley star TJ Miller) who's eager to impress on the first day on the job.

Gene is one of those who lives in Textopolis, a digital city inside their user Alex's phone. Despite being pigeonholed as a Meh, he can make plenty of other faces and frequently does so.

But by breaking out his panicked faces when Alex chooses to send his crush an emoji, Gene threatens the future of Textopolis as Alex plans to wipe his phone.

Facing persecution as a malfunction by the ruthless smiler icon (Rudolph), Gene begins a journey of discovery across the phone to ensure his future survival.

It's easy to be cynical about The Emoji Movie, a corporate by-the-numbers animation that reeks more of potential downloads than sizzling script or witty moments.

In fairness, it's actually a solid animation that squanders both its Inside Out bastardisation and its chance to mock and meta-comment on its premise.

However, there are a few moments which garner laughs.

From the mocking the elderly emoticons to ripping in to Facebook's popularity algorithm, there are some moments which really engender you to the film, but ultimately leave you wishing it could have been much more subversive than it actually is.

But that's the problem with The Emoji Movie - its tone is so bland that despite the solid animated work and the great voice cast (James Corden as the formerly popular Hi-5 emoji brings much energy and chutzpah to the digital table and it's a thrill to hear Steven Wright's weary tones on the screen as Gene's father), nothing ever really soars as it should and many scenes end in flatness.

Piling on product placement like Candy Crush and Just Dance does nothing to endear the film too - and while youngsters may get a sugar rush from the overload of products and apps that they force their parents to buy, it's hard to justify any reaction other than that of Gene's stock and trade to the Emoji Movie.

Meh.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – “No More Nazis!” Gameplay Trailer 2

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus – “No More Nazis!” Gameplay Trailer 2

We’ve just released a new gameplay trailer for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.

The Nazis have taken over America. They've turned Manhattan into a wasteland. 

They’ve walled off New Orleans and are systematically purging the city, burning people and homes to the ground. And they brazenly walk the streets of small-town USA – going where they want, taking what they want and behaving however they please. But this is not BJ Blazkowicz’s America. 

The United States will never be broken – especially with BJ on the job, rallying the Resistance and igniting a revolution. Watch the Resistance rise up to strike fear in the Nazis in the latest trailer for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed first-person shooter Wolfenstein: The New Order, will be available worldwide on October 27, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle: Film Review

Kingsman: The Golden Circle: Film Review

Cast: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Channing Tatum, Julianne Moore, Pedro Pascal, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Jeff Bridges
Director: Matthew Vaughn

If the first Kingsman movie was a scrappy, yet amiable, wish fulfillment piece about a working class oik who's inducted into the spy world and saves the day, then the sequel Kingsman: The Golden Circle is a bloated, blustering bombastic pastiche spy movie that almost squanders the love you had for the first.

This time around, Eggsy (a charming yet still ruffian round the edges Taron Egerton) is back and facing more peril after the secret Kingsman organisation he works for is blown off the face of the earth by a Martha Stewart 50s-loving drug lord Poppy (a strong turn from Julianne Moore, who pitches the film more on welcome eccentric villainy than ham).

Forced to team up with the US branch, the Statesman, and with a surprise face back from the past, Eggsy and Merlin (the ever reliable and impressive Mark Strong) look to tackle the threat.

Over-long and with a midway lag that very nearly derails proceedings, Kingsman: The Golden Circle feels more like a mix of elements rather than the rip-roaring narrative success the first film was.

While Egerton's rougher edges and charm add elements of charisma, the decision to pair them up with American counterparts leaves a little to be desired, given the film's refusal to do much more with it than initially flirt with the idea.

It's a shame, because Channing Tatum's cowboy Agent Tequila has some real comedic and dramatic potential for the movie - but he's sidelined early on in a move which makes you wonder if someone didn't add the budget up correctly and couldn't cover his fee. (Mind you, all the American counterparts barely register longer than a few moments of screen time.)

Thankfully Pedro Pascal (Narcos) steps in nicely as Agent Whiskey and adds a frisson of charisma that's needed - but bizarrely, the US UK relations side of Kingsman: The Golden Circle feels like a goldmine sadly left undiscovered.

As the film kicks off with its bloodless CGI-charged chase antics, it's clear bluster is the order of the day, and while the overly frenetic and quick blitz editing in the fight sequences impress, they're barely a patch away from what was rolled out during the Kingsman: The Secret Service film.

In truth, parts of Kingsman: The Golden Circle feel like a go-around and do over of the first, so if you enjoyed the puerile hyper-violent edges of the first one, it's more than likely there's plenty to enjoy here.

It's very much a case of more-is-more with Vaughn piling on the pedal and focussing less on the character more on the action.

A mountain sequence is redolent of The Spy Who Loved Me and the globe-trotting antics feel piled on, and while the overload is threatening at times, there are moments and characters within that work extremely well.

Moore makes for a good villainess, Strong is debonair any time he appears oozing charm with ease, Pascal's lasso-wielding cowboy contrasts nicely with the stiff British upper lip and Firth's dialled down turn adds an edge but strangely feels narratively robbed of any kind of need for inclusion.

(Not so for Elton John, whose appearance initially is an amusing punchline to a gag no-one expected, but whose foul-mouthed tirades irritate the more screen time he's given.)

At times, it feels like the kind of Bond film that Alan Partridge would make - stuffed full of elements, smut and action, a no-place-for-women other than as objects vibe and with less judicious editing than is necessary to guarantee a tight lean experience.

Ultimately, Kingsman: The Golden Circle has moments of exhiliration, but feels a little too in love with itself to remain objective enough to know when to stop.

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT - Noctis Announcement

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT - Noctis Announcement

FINAL FANTASY XV’S NOCTIS JOINS THE ROSTER OF FIGHTERS IN DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT

New Battle rules and Colossal Team Battles against Iconic Summons Also Revealed

SYDNEY, 20^th September 2017 – Square Enix Ltd., announced today that Crown Prince Noctis readies his powerful attacks as the latest combatant in DISSIDIA® FINAL FANTASY® NT, the exciting new team-based brawler developed in partnership with veteran fighting game studio, Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES. Noctis joins a line-up of more than 20 heroes and villains from the FINAL FANTASY series’ 30-year history.

Revealed at the 2017 PlayStation® Press Conference in Japan, a new trailer features Noctis defeating enemies with familiar attacks and his iconic arsenal of weapons. The trailer also highlights colossal battles against iconic summons and details why the heroes must fight to save the world of Dissidia. Also revealed were new battle rules, offering players a variety of challenges, as well as a newly refined HUD.

RM-10 Bombushka Plane and Bombushka Run Mode Now in GTA Online

RM-10 Bombushka Plane and Bombushka Run Mode Now in GTA Online

RM-10 BOMBUSHKA NOW AVAILABLE

There’s no such thing as having too much firepower at your disposal, and here to help you obliterate your adversaries is the mother of all aerial assault vehicles - the RM-10 Bombushka. With seating for six and enough ordnance to flatten a small village, this behemoth is sure to summon a few white flags from your enemies. If front, top, and rear-mounted guns aren’t enough, upgrade your Bombushka in your Hangar Workshop to drop a few additional surprises on your foes like Explosive, Gas, Incendiary and Cluster bombs. Grab your RM-10 Bombushka today from Warstock Cache & Carry.

BOMBUSHKA RUN OUT NOW

Put your piloting proficiency to the test in Bombushka Run, the latest mode to hit GTA Online. Two teams of up to four square off, with one side piloting the heavily armed Bombushka as the other attempts to bring this beast down with a swarm of Buzzard Attack Helicopters. Teams then switch sides, and whichever one survives the longest while piloting the Bombushka scores the victory. It’s the classic game of cat and mouse, except the mouse is an enormous Cold War bomber bristling with .50 Cal Turrets and the cats get armed copters. Earn Double GTA$ & RP in Bombushka Run, now through September 25th.

DISCOUNTS FOR CUSTOMIZATION

Add a little flair to your fleet this week, whether it be applying that livery you’ve been eyeing or stockpiling your bomb bay with a few incendiary treats:

• Hangar Workshop – 25% off
• Aircraft Weapons – 25% off
• Liveries – 25% off (cars and aircraft)
• Resprays – 25% off (cars and aircraft)
• Mobile Operations Center Cabs – 25% off
• Executive Offices – 25% off

PREMIUM RACE & TIME TRIAL SCHEDULE

Stack the GTA$ sky high by competing in this week’s Premium Race & Time Trial events, live now through September 25th:

• Premium Stunt Race - "Water Slide" (Locked to Blazer Aqua)
• Time Trial - "Calafia Way"

Launch Premium Races through the Quick Job App on your in-game phone or via the yellow corona at Legion Square. The top three finishers will earn GTA$ and you'll get Triple RP regardless of where you finish. To take a stab at the Time Trial, set a waypoint to the marker on your in-game map and enter via the purple corona. Beat par time and you'll be duly rewarded with GTA$ & RP payouts.

Square Enix Reveals 'LEFT ALIVE'

Square Enix Reveals 'LEFT ALIVE'

SQUARE ENIX REVEALS “LEFT ALIVE”

New Survival Action Shooter Developed for PlayStation 4 and STEAM

SYDNEY, 20^TH September 2017 –   Square Enix Ltd., today revealed LEFT ALIVE™, a brand-new survival action shooter, coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM® in 2018. 

Veteran developers, Toshifumi Nabeshima (director, Armored Core series), Yoji Shinkawa (character designer, METAL GEAR series), and Takayuki Yanase (mech designer, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Xenoblade Chronicles X) join forces to create LEFT ALIVE’s dark and gritty world.

A new trailer unveiled today at the 2017 PlayStation® Press Conference in Japan teases the concept for LEFT ALIVE, and is available at: https://youtu.be/rxmfMyj2Hug  

More information regarding the game will be unveiled later this week at Tokyo Game Show 2017.

Epic new storyline revealed in the Official Call of Duty®: WWII - Story Trailer

Epic new storyline revealed in the Official Call of Duty®: WWII - Story Trailer

Today marks the launch of the Call of Duty: WWII story trailer, giving fans their first look into the game’s bold new storyline and introducing players to the diverse characters they’ll soon get to meet in one of the most hotly anticipated games of the year!

Call of Duty®: WWII tells the story of Private Ronald “Red” Daniels, a young recruit in the U.S. First Infantry Division who experiences combat for the first time on D-Day, one of the largest amphibious assaults in history. After surviving the beaches of Normandy, Red and his squad will fight their way across Europe, engaging the enemy in iconic battle locations such as the Hürtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, as they make their way into Germany. The journey begins on 3^rd November.

Pre-order Call of Duty: WWII on disc or digital download today: http://www.CallofDuty.com/WWII

Doctor Who Series 10 Part 2: DVD Review

Doctor Who Series 10 Part 2: DVD Review

Released by Roadshow Home Ent and BBC

The Doctor is back in one last time with the second half of this final series for Peter Capaldi.

In the second batch of adventures, Capaldi's Doctor and companion Bill face a new enemy and the Doctor's blighted by the loss of sight. In the last two full episodes, old enemies return for deadly consequences all round.

It's in the final episodes that this season finds its feet, wrapping back to the menace of the past and also cleverly segueing into the very first regeneration. Delivering one hell of a personal cliffhanger in episode 11 ups the ante and while writer Moffat falls back on his usual retcon lazy ways, there's a real feeling of danger that's been lacking through the season.

It helps that both Capaldi and Pearl Mackie as companion Bill have brought their A game to this series - the acting's been sensational even when the scripts have been as wobbly as the sets from back in the 1970s of the show.

Ultimately, what Doctor Who Series 10 Part 2 does is remind you why it's such a shame that Peter Capaldi leaves the TARDIS at Christmas - though it does prove to be a powerful tonic for the show's dramatic edges.

THE BATTLE FOR INFINITE POWER BEGINS TODAY AS MARVEL VS. CAPCOM®: INFINITE HITS PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE® AND PC

THE BATTLE FOR INFINITE POWER BEGINS TODAY AS MARVEL VS. CAPCOM®: INFINITE HITS PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE® AND PC

THE BATTLE FOR INFINITE POWER BEGINS TODAY

AS MARVEL VS. CAPCOM®: INFINITE HITS

PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE® AND PC 

Marvel and Capcom Heroes Unite to Provide Infinite Gameplay Possibilities

for Players of All Skill Levels 

Sydney, 20th September 2017 - Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today released MARVEL VS. CAPCOM®: INFINITE, the highly anticipated return of the revered action-fighting game series. The next evolution of the frenetic and fun crossover series arrives action-packed at launch, with a variety of accessible and challenging single player and multiplayer gameplay offerings that lets players select from a diverse roster of 30 fan-favourite characters pulled from the Marvel and Capcom universes. MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE is available now on PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and Windows PC.

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE  features a thrilling cinematic experience that puts players at the center of a fierce battle as heroes from both universes come together in an attempt to stop Ultron Sigma, the combined form of the robotic villains Ultron and Sigma, from infecting all biological life on the newly-merged Marvel and Capcom worlds. In addition to the cinematic story experience, players can hone their skills in a variety of accessible single player modes, including Training, Mission, and Arcade modes. Robust online modes and content including ranked and casual matches, global leaderboards, and online lobbies with spectator mode deepen the overall experience.

All of the action in MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE takes place in new but familiar settings, as famous locations from the Marvel and Capcom universes fuse together as part of Ultron Sigma's nefarious plot. Imagined and created through a shared vision between the two companies, the game features free-form 2v2 team battles and the ability to harness the power of one of six game-changing Infinity Stones, further deepening the customized gameplay by allowing players to equip and unleash elemental in-game powers during battle.

The standard edition of MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE is available physically and digitally on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC. The Deluxe Edition includes the main game along with a 2017 Character Pass, which contains access to six additional post-launch characters that include Sigma, Black Panther, Monster Hunter, Venom, Winter Soldier and Black Widow. For European pricing, please check local retailers.

Cube: Blu Ray Review

Cube: Blu Ray Review

Released by Madman Home Ent

Cube is one of the iconic sci-fi films.

A 1997 Canadian film which spawned 3 further films, its premise is simple - a group of people are stranded within a nondescript cube and have to escape. But each room contains a series of traps that threaten their chances of survival.

A Cult favourite, this Blu Ray release of the film looks as good as the print will allow, but it's the pre-Saw setting that entraps you into enjoying the release, with its clever twists and smart return to the premise.

Devilish and fiendish the game may be, but Cube has a paranoia setting that makes for compelling viewing as the film goes on.

Still worth a look some 20 years after its initial release and stronger than any of the other films that it spawned, Cube is one film to get trapped in.

The Kettering Incident: DVD Review

The Kettering Incident: DVD Review

Rating: M
Released by Madman Home Ent

A slow-burning eight part series starring Guardians of the Galaxy's Elizabeth Debicki, Aussie drama The Kettering Incident is not for those looking for a quick story to be told.

Debicki is Dr Anna Macy, drawn to the case of 2 missing girls back in her hometown. But as is usual with these kinds of shows, her return back to the homestead causes all manner of problems and tensions to resurface.

Add in the fact there are environmental protests at a logging site nearby and lights in the sky, and it's a potent mix for fans of the slow-burning genre.

Nicely put together and strongly acted but with a punishingly sedate pace, The Kettering Incident is a drama to watch, but not to binge. Its pace puts you off the "I have to see what happens next" approach and it's mainly one to stagger over a few nights.

Ultimately, The Kettering Incident promises a little more than it delivers. But given its prestige, it's worth bearing with.

Shivers: Blu Ray Review

Shivers: Blu Ray Review

Released by Madman Home Entertainment

David Cronenberg strikes again with this 1975 body sci-fi horror piece that's become a bit of a cult phenomenon.

After a parasite is unleashed in an apartment block, everyone's infected and starts behaving badly. And it's all downhill from there.

Trashy and slightly sordid in many ways, Shivers is Cronenberg at his basest, ensuring the mix of body horror and shocks work best. It's still an exploitation film but it channels much of the horror genre that would follow and taps into the 70s paranoia quite well.

FINAL FANTASY XII The Zodiac Age - Accolades Trailer revealed

FINAL FANTASY XII The Zodiac Age - Accolades Trailer revealed

FINAL FANTASY XII The Zodiac Age - Accolades Trailer revealed

With the introduction of a multitude of modern advancements, including not only remastered HD graphics and soundtrack, but also a revamped battle system and more, newcomers and fans alike are invited to dive into the magnificent world of Ivalice in FINAL FANTASY® XII THE ZODIAC AGE™.

Hailed as a “modern classic”, FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE is available now for the PlayStation®4 and this brand new trailer celebrates the amazing collection of review scores and accolades from across the world.

The Evil Within 2 | Race Against Time

The Evil Within 2 | Race Against Time

Time is not on your side in The Evil Within 2.

As Sebastian Castellanos, you will face unimaginable terrors as you fight to find your daughter within the nightmare of STEM and get her out safely before the entire system crumbles around you. On top of the hideous creatures that roam the streets, you’ll also have to contend with the likes of Stefano and Theodore – twisted individuals who have made their horrific homes inside of STEM and are warping the weakened world to suit their wills. Should the world be completely destroyed, there won’t be any escape for Sebastian or Lily.

The Evil Within 2 releases worldwide Friday the 13th, October 2017 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

DEWBAUCHEE RAPID GT CLASSIC NOW IN GTA ONLINE PLUS THIS WEEK'S BONUSES

DEWBAUCHEE RAPID GT CLASSIC NOW IN GTA ONLINE PLUS THIS WEEK'S BONUSES

The Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic has matured like a fine vintage wine, each passing year adding something mysterious to its allure. Step inside this deeply customizable Sports Classic today and experience the kind of technique and self-assurance only time (or a supercharged engine blower) can bestow – now available from Legendary Motorsport.

DOUBLE PAYOUTS ON MOTOR WARS EXTENDED AND MORE BONUSES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18TH

Now through September 18th, you have an assortment of ways to score more GTA$ and rep. Double GTA$ & RP in the popular new Motor Wars mode is being extended, plus you can take to the track and earn twice the regular payouts on all Rockstar-created Stunt Races.

When he's not busy broadcasting harebrained conspiracy theories on Blane County Radio, Ron's refining his business acumen - having finagled buyers across the state into paying out Double GTA$ & RP for Cargo in Smuggler's Run Sell Missions through September 18th. Plus, it is SecuroServ Employee Appreciation Week, with Bodyguards and Associates receiving Double GTA$ salaries.

AIRCRAFT & GROUND VEHICLE UPGRADES & DISCOUNTS

Fight in flight with 25% off Countermeasures in your Hangar Workshop to evade incoming missiles and disorient attacking aircraft, as well as a handy 25% off Aircraft Engine and Armour Upgrades. 

Whether you're looking to benefit from this week's bonus Stunt Race payouts or just looking to add a couple of crown jewels to your collection, grab 25% off the Truffade Nero (base price and upgrade) and the Pegassi Tempesta. Then, beef up your shiny new purchases (or any other car in your garage) with 25% off Engine and Armor Upgrades on all cars.

PREMIUM RACE & TIME TRIAL SCHEDULE

Go big, and go home with nice payouts in this week’s Premium Race & Time Trial events, live now through September 18th:

·         Premium Stunt Race - "Big M" (Locked to Motorbikes)

·         Time Trial - "LSIA"

Launch Premium Races through the Quick Job App on your in-game phone or via the yellow corona at Legion Square. The top three finishers will earn GTA$ and you'll get Triple RP regardless of where you finish. To take a stab at the Time Trial, set a waypoint to the marker on your in-game map and enter via the purple corona. Beat par time and you'll be duly rewarded with GTA$ & RP payouts.

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider - Available Now!

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider - Available Now! Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is now available in Australia and New Zealand on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC

Take on the role of Billie Lurk, once one of Dunwall's most notorious killers-for-hire. Reunited with your old mentor, the legendary assassin Daud, you undertake the greatest assassination ever conceived: killing the Outsider, a god-like figure whom Daud sees as instrumental in some of the Empire's most dishonourable moments. As you venture deep into the grimiest corners of Karnaca to uncover the mystery of the Outsider and his origins, face deadly opposition, dark ancient powers, and difficult decisions that will forever change the world around you.

Death of the Outsider brings players back to the Empire of the Isles, with breathtaking visuals, intricately designed levels, and brutal combat systems that are a hallmark of the Dishonored series. With a new character comes a unique new set of supernatural abilities, deadly weapons and powerful gear, empowering players to become the ultimate assassin.