The Siege of Lordaeron Begins – New World of Warcraft In-Game Event Now Live!

The Siege of Lordaeron Begins – New World of Warcraft In-Game Event Now Live!

The Siege of Lordaeron Begins – New World of Warcraft In-Game Event Now Live!

With the destruction of Teldrassil, the opening shots have been fired in the next great battle for Azeroth. Now the armies of the Alliance have arrived to bring the fight to the Horde’s doorstep—the Siege of Lordaeron has begun!

Watch the trailer.

Starting today, World of Warcraft players can head to Stormwind (Alliance) or Orgrimmar (Horde) to participate in an all-new in-game event that sets the stage for their journey to Kul Tiras and Zandalar in Battle for Azeroth.

For the Alliance, it’s an opportunity to reclaim the former human city of Lordaeron as their own—and bring justice to Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner for the devastation she has wrought.

For the Horde, the entire faction must rally to protect the Undercity, home of the Forsaken, and retain their critical foothold in the Eastern Kingdoms.

Whose side will you stand on?

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In case you missed it: if you’re interested in more of the story surrounding Battle for Azeroth, we have posted pair of free novellas online: Elegy by Christie Golden and A Good War by Robert Brooks.

These two companion pieces tell the tale of fateful events leading up to the next expansion from both the Horde and the Alliance perspectives.

Both novellas are also available in a limited-edition hardback, complete with exclusive artwork, in the Collector’s Edition of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth—available for pre-order at participating retailers now.

NBA 2K19 First Gameplay Trailer

NBA 2K19 First Gameplay Trailer

NBA 2K19 FIRST GAMEPLAY TRAILER

“TAKE THE CROWN”

To view the trailer click the image below

Entitled “Take the Crown” and featuring music by Jay Rock (@jayrock), the trailer reminds all NBA 2K19 fans that to be the best, you have to take down the king.

The NBA 2K19 Standard Edition will be available on September 11, 2018. The 20^th Anniversary Edition will be available on September 7, 2018.

I'm Not A Witch: DVD Review

I'm Not A Witch: DVD Review

Muted and yet surprisingly moving in its final moments, debut director Ryungano Nyoni's I Am Not A Witch is the tale of Shula, a girl living in Zambia.

The nine-year old is accused of witchcraft and hauled in front of local authorities, where the policewoman in charge is regaled with tales of her witchiness, including how she hacked off one man's arm with an axe (even though he tells the story with both arms intact.)

As the will of the village is to condemn her as a witch, Shula is sent to be part of the witch's community, an ostracised sect that live with ribbons tied to their backs, and whose freedom is held in check by giant rollers that go wherever they go.

But Shula's "powers" are questioned when she's asked to preside in a trial over a theft, and to identify the thief. Apparently being blessed with the sight, Shula's showered with gifts of gratitude, some of which are taken by her charge, the corrupt government official Mr Banda and the rest which are given to the remaining members of her witch's community.

However, Shula herself begins to resist the idea of being pigeonholed as something she is clearly not....

I Am Not A Witch is mournful and despite offering some obviously comic moments, Nyoni's film has depressing overtones for the world we currently live in. With Trump's America and The Handmaid's Tale clearly ringing in our collective ears, it's hard not to view I Am Not A Witch as some kind of rejoinder to this state of current global affairs. And while Nyoni's view is that the film mocks the Zambian way of life, it's heartbreaking to see the nine-year-old girl caught up in a world which literally shackles the women around it, in an overt form of slavery.

In among all this, Margaret Mulubwa's turn as quiet little Shula makes the film quite poignant and ultimately impressively moving. Whether it's dealing with a tourist who just wants a picture with the witch as she sits dejected in a totem she's been placed in for days or simply watching the village harangue and turn against her early on, Mulubwa's eyes do it all.

And while some of the scenes feel a little stretched and could have been excised, there's no denying the final sequence's power and imagery. Throughout I Am Not A Witch, Nyoni imbues the screen with some powerful shots and some simple images that speak volumes. It's here the power and tragedy of I Am Not A Witch emerges.

Bittersweet, sad and scathing of Zambia, Nyoni's I Am Not A Witch really does have a way of casting a spell on you that you'd perhaps not expect. 

The return of Astaroth and Seong Mi-Na, two famous characters in SOULCALIBUR VI

The return of Astaroth and Seong Mi-Na, two famous characters in SOULCALIBUR VI

ASTAROTH AND SEONG MI-NA, THE DEMONIC GUARD AND THE DAUGHTER OF THE BLADED ROD, CONFIRMED IN SOULCALIBUR VI

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announces the return of Astaroth and Seong Mi-Na, two famous characters in SOULCALIBUR VI,launching on 19^th October 2018 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC Digital.

Astaroth is a golem created by the leader of an evil cult. Imbued with an amazing strength as well as the martial art experience of highly skilled warriors, he is the perfect weapon to serve the cult doctrine of destruction and rebirth. All too aware of his mission, the creature is tirelessly seeking for the cursed sword.

He was granted power during his creation by Ares, the Greek god of war, and the god remains the golem's one true master. Astaroth's fighting style is based on the White Giant that Ares once observed, but the golem doesn't seem to care that his style is a mere copy. All that matters to him is how many people his techniques enable him to kill, and how cruelly he can do it…

Seong Mi-Na is a woman, but first of all she remains a warrior. When her father decided to search for a marriage suitor for her, she decided to run away. In her flight, she took the most precious treasure of the Seong family, the Scarlet Thunder a weapon passed down through countless generations.

As one would expect of the only daughter of the Seong family master, Seong Mi-Na trained fiercely in the art of the longsword and acquired great strength and agility. Despite the weight of her weapon, she wields it with disconcerting ease and grace. 

SOULCALIBUR VI will launch on 19^th October 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC Digital. For more information about the game and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.

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All for One in the roster of MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE

All for One in the roster of MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE

ALL FOR ONE, THE GREATEST VILLAIN ANNOUNCED FOR MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE

Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe revealed the presence of All for One in the roster of MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE. A new special move is also revealed for all the characters, the EX Plus Ultra! The action-packed game, based on the famous franchise is scheduled to be launched on October 26th, 2018 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, PC Digital via STEAM® and other distributors.

All for One was once Japan's most powerful villain and All Might’s arch-nemesis, he has remained outside of superheroes affairs for the past years, raising Shigaraki to become his successor. Players will be able to use his unfathomable power and recreate his epic battle against All Might! 

The EX Plus Ultra is the ultimate move in MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE. By fully charging their Energy gauges player will change the tide of the battle with the help of their Sidekicks with a triple powerful attack!

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE will be launched on October 26th, 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch, PC Digital via STEAM and other distributors. For more information about the game and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe please visit:https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU , or join the conversation athttps://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU .

Win Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War on Blu Ray

Win Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War on Blu Ray

To celebrate the release of  Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War on home release on August 15th, thanks to Sony Home Entertainment, you can win a copy!

About Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War

Go behind the scenes of the No. 4 film of all time to gain exclusive access to more than two hours of never-before-revealed details of its unprecedented, ten-year cinematic journey which includes an inside look at the surprising Super Hero pair-ups, deleted scenes and more!

Box office history was made when Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” shattered all opening records, surpassed the $2 billion mark at the global box office in just 48 days, and remains the fourth highest-grossing film of all time. Now, the cinematic event ten-years in the making comes on Aug. 15 with over two hours of bonus.

“Marvels’ Avengers: Infinity War” is a must-own addition to every in-home film collection and is packaged several ways so that fans get the most out of their viewing experience.

The Blu-ray Edition’s never-before-seen bonus material grants behind-the-scenes access to MCU members and features the memorable moments when characters first meet, the rationale behind some unexpected on-screen pair-ups, and a funny Super Hero gag reel. Featurettes explore the frighteningly powerful Thanos and two action-packed attempts to prevent his collection of all six Infinity Stones: the struggle on Titan and the massive battle in Wakanda. Deleted scenes and filmmaker commentary reveal even more on-set secrets from Marvel Studios’ monumental undertaking.

And for those who wish to catch up on their MCU history, select retailers are also offering bundled packaging as well as individual Digital and Physical releases of “Marvel’s The Avengers” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):

Blu-ray

• Strange Alchemy (5:08)– Share the thrill of characters from across the MCU meeting for the first time—and discover why some were teamed up together.
• The Mad Titan (6:34) – Explore the MCU’s biggest, baddest villain, his trail of influence through the stories, and the existential threat he represents.
• Beyond the Battle: Titan (9:36) – Dive into the climactic struggle on Thanos’ ruined world, including the epic stunts and VFX, to uncover the source of its power.
• Beyond the Battle: Wakanda (10:58) – Go behind the scenes to find out how the filmmakers pulled off the most massive and challenging battle Marvel had ever attempted.
• Deleted and Extended Scenes (10:07)
  • Happy Knows Best (1:23) – Tony and Pepper spar over the details of their upcoming wedding—until a hassled Happy Hogan pulls up with an urgent request.
  • Hunt for the Mind Stone (1:24) – On a darkened street, Wanda Maximoff and the wounded Vision attempt to hide from Thanos’ brutal allies.
  • The Guardians Get Their Groove Back (3:20) – As Peter Quill and Drax quarrel over their failed mission to Knowhere, Mantis interrupts with news.
  • A Father’s Choice (4:00) – Thanos confronts Gamora with a vision from her past—and with lying to him about the Soul Stone.

·         Gag Reel (2:05)– Watch your favorite Super Heroes make super gaffes in this lighthearted collection of on-set antics.

·         Audio Commentary (approx. 149 min.) by Anthony and Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely

To win all you have to do is email your details and the word AVENGERS to this address: darrensworldofentertainment@gmail.com or CLICK HERE NOW! Competition closes August 23rd!

Faces Places: DVD Review

Faces Places: DVD Review

From its animated title openings and closings, it's clear that Faces Places is something a little bit different.

Following 88 year old French film-maker Agnes Varda and young photo-muralist JR, the documentary has a light touch to begin with that's as infectious as it is entertaining.

With the idea of heading around villages and meeting people (and in the latter half of the film, heading more into Agnes' past) in a truck that prints out murals of the photos of people they meet, Faces Places becomes a document of the ordinary people and the extraordinary stories they hold within.

It starts with a series of poetic beats almost in line with Dr Seuss as the duo discuss how they did not meet, before settling on its genial road trip MO. With Varda's dual colour hair (a Beatles mop top which is all white, tinted around the edges in brown) and the beanpole JR's refusal to take off his sunglasses and hat, it's clear this is a pair for the ages - and as their working relationship and burgeoning friendship blossoms, it falls into a very watchable rhythm.

Set against a backdrop of capturing moments for the ageing and blurred-vision Varda so that "they don't fall down the holes in my memory", there's a poignancy leant to the film which is stirring to the emotions. A sort of daytime Banksy and OAP vibe seeps through and it's contagious.

But it's given a great deal more heart when it allows the celebration of ordinary people to sing out. From the sole occupant where miners used to swarm in an abandoned village to a waitress whose fame increases after she's plastered on the side of a building, it's the smaller moments which excel in this. It's a reminder of everyone being special in some kind of way and committing that to the ages.

However, in the latter parts of the film, the focus switches onto Varda.

Perhaps with JR being deferential to his subject and realising that she needs to be celebrated, he takes pictures of her eyes close up and toes, and uses those as a subject. And as Varda's visits to her past propel the greater edges of the doco, it becomes a more intimate piece that perhaps jettisons some of the joy for a more personal melancholia and acknowledgement of mortality.

Ultimately, though, its final sequence, featuring Jean-Luc Godard feels contrived and while there's no doubting Varda's emotions at this point, the set up and its resolution feels a little contrived, a kind of punchline to a story that could be seen a mile off.

Yet, that's not to detract from the wonder that Faces Places solicits throughout.

In an irony that Varda's eyesight is failing her (a tragedy on many levels), it's the vision of what's begun that shines out here. Granted, there's plenty of joy throughout, and this is a friendship that bubbles with the respect and tensions that the best friendships have.

Faces Places is a tour de France that, for the most part, excels.