Win The Breaker Upperers on Blu Ray

Win The Breaker Upperers on Blu Ray

Breaking up just got easier

Fifteen years ago, Mel (Madeleine Sami) and Jen (Jackie van Beek) discovered they were being two-timed by the same man. 

Bitter and cynical they became fast friends and formed The Breaker Upperers, a small-time business breaking up couples for cash. 

Now they’re in their late-thirties and business is booming. 

They’re a platonic, codependent couple who keep their cynicism alive by not getting emotionally involved with anybody else. 

But when they run into an old victim, Mel develops a conscience and their friendship is truly put to the test.

Starring Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek and James Rolleston, The Breaker Upperers is out now on DVD and Blu Ray.

And thanks to Madman Home Entertainment, you can win 1 of 2 copies on Blu Ray!

To win all you have to do is email your details and the word BREAKER to this address: darrensworldofentertainment@gmail.com or CLICK HERE NOW!

Competition closes November 16th

The Spy Who Dumped Me: DVD Review

The Spy Who Dumped Me: DVD Review

Mixing a bit of raunchy comedy with some spy action and bundling it up in the usual Kate McKinnon schtick actually works reasonably well for The Spy Who Dumped Me.

Kunis stars as Audrey, newly 30 and dumped by her boyf Drew (Theroux, in casting mode for a Bond style role). After a night out with her BFF Morgan (McKinnon, once again killing it with ad-libs and goofiness), Audrey finds herself thrust into the middle of a conspiracy and on the run in Europe.

On her tail is Sebastian (Outlander's Sam Heughan, a little stiff here) who may or may not be trustworthy and a group of eastern European agents...

The Spy Who Dumped Me has some funny touches.

Its opening gambit mixes some pretty impressive spy shenanigans with Theroux taking centre stage before it collapses into a style over substance type global jaunt that hops around with nary a concern for its admittedly flimsy central plot.

It's grating because the spy elements of the film feel secondary to everything else, and given this is the hook the comedy's predicated on, as the film propels itself through its nearly two hour run time, these are the parts which stand out more - and certainly in the beats of the finale, degrees of apathy have set in.

Fortunately, the whole thing is genuinely saved by both Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon.

Their BFF-ship is joyous to behold and the bond of sisterhood is there for all to see, rather than being spun out in an empowerment message aimed at cloying sentiment (though parts of sentiment creep in at the end.)

It works because of the genuine laughs proffered by the duo, whether it's McKinnon spitballing under Fogel's direction or Kunis playing her patented mix of naive and naughty as the stay-at-home who's starting to come out of her shell.

Throughout The Spy Who Dumped Me, this is the one takeaway - when a female comedy is done right, it's fresh, bright and breezy. And thrust into a genre that's primarily been a man's world for far too long, Kunis and McKinnon soar and show no signs of fatigue. Whilst there's no hint there could be a sequel (other than a post credits scene which hints at it) it has to be said that a second outing with this pair would be no bad thing - it's just if they do team up again, more work needs to be done with the spy shenanigans, because given the right script, these could be spies to love. 

World of Final Fantasy Maxima Out Now

World of Final Fantasy Maxima Out Now

DISCOVER A WONDERFUL WORLD OF ADVENTURE IN

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA TODAY

SYDNEY, 6^th November 2018 –   Square Enix Ltd., today welcomes new adventurers to discover the magical world of Grymoire in WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY® MAXIMA, which is now available on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, STEAM and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA is an enhanced version of the beloved 2016 RPG WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY, complete with a host of new and exciting features. Using the Avatar Change System, players can transform into legendary FINAL FANTASY heroes such as Cloud (FINAL FANTASY VII), Yuna (FINAL FANTASY X), Noctis (FINAL FANTASY XV) and many more. Additional Mirages (monsters), champions (characters), side quests, boss battles, mini-games and more await players in the game, including the option to carry over progress after finishing the story into a new save game to overcome the challenging new Nightmare difficulty mode.

To watch the WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA trailer now, visit: https://youtu.be/RFRJAeYwyoA

WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA is now available digitally for the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. Additionally, the new content of WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY MAXIMA is available on PlayStation®4 or STEAM as downloadable content.

TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE Reveals First Details Of Season 4: Operation Wind Bastion

 TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE Reveals First Details Of Season 4: Operation Wind Bastion

TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX® SIEGE REVEALS FIRST DETAILS OF SEASON 4: OPERATION WIND BASTION

SYDNEY, Australia – November 7, 2018 - Ubisoft® has revealed the first details of “Operation Wind Bastion” which will feature two new Operators, one Attacker and one Defender hailing from the Kingdom of Morocco. Operation Wind Bastion will also introduce a new Fortress map, which will be the first ever map to be heavily associated with an Operator.

Click on the key art to learn more details about Operation Wind Bastion

Fortress, a military training facility located in the Atlas Mountains, will provide players with a rare opportunity to test their skills inside a stunning mudbrick Kasbah with iconic architecture unique to the southern region of Morocco. The map will be comprised of two distinguishable sections offering a variety of open space, points of cover, and lines of sight for both close and long range engagements.

The full reveal of Year 3 Season 4 content for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be made November 18 during the Pro League Finals taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

This Week in GTA Online: All Contact Missions, Client Jobs and Rockstar Stunt Races Delivering Double GTA$ & RP, Nightclub Discounts and More

This Week in GTA Online: All Contact Missions, Client Jobs and Rockstar Stunt Races Delivering Double GTA$ & RP, Nightclub Discounts and More

As you've risen through the ranks of the criminal underworld, you've found yourself rubbing elbows with club impresarios, CEOs and celebrities - but you haven't forgotten the people who gave you your start. All this week in GTA Online, link up with your old pals Lamar, Trevor, Martin, Gerald, Simeon, Lester and Ron for Double GTA$ & RP on ALL Contact (and Dispatch) Missions through November 12th.

And all Client Jobs launched from your Terrorbyte Nerve Center this week are also doling out double rewards, whileRockstar Stunt Races are paying out 2X GTA$ & RP to all participants as well. 

If you're going to launch morally dubious business ventures, you'd be well advised to keep your revenue looking squeaky clean with a legitimate front-of-house. To that end, Maze Bank Foreclosures is cutting deals on all Biker Businesses, Nightclubs and more:

Whether you need to move at a blistering pace across the city, or prefer to take it low and slow on Grove Street - take 30% off select high-end vehicles as well as vehicle upgrades from Lowriders and Lowriders: Customs Classics.

For more information on all the latest GTA Online bonuses and events, head to the Social Club Events page.

Journey's End: Film Review

Journey's End: Film Review

Cast: Sam Claflin, Paul Bettany, Asa Butterfield, Toby Hadoke, Robert Glenister
Director: Saul Dibb

Released in New Zealand in time for the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, Saul Dibb's adaptation of RC Sheriff's Journey's End is a harrowing and simple tale of British life in the trenches.

With a stalemate affecting World War I in the spring of 1918, the film's four day period takes in the grim surroundings of Saint-Quentin. As it begins, reality hangs heavily in the air around the trenches; soldiers are wearied by the efforts, fear rules the roost as the inevitable lies ahead and soldiers try to prepare for a push to win the war.

Into this mix comes Asa Butterfield's young Second Lieutenant Raleigh, who uses a family connection to end up on the front line - much to the horror of his friend, Captain Stanhope (Claflin, in a nuanced turn as the company leader).

With word coming from on high that there is to be a big push, the deadline to events on Thursday March 21st, 1918 hang dangerously close at hand, weighing closely on the mind of the borderline alcoholic Stanhope and his Number 2, Lieutenant Osbourne (a wonderfully cast Paul Bettany, who delivers empathy and growing horror with considerable calm and aplomb).

Journey's End is grim in parts.

Through claustrophobic close-ups in the trenches, through to an earthy muddy brown palette, Dibb's adaptation (the fifth of the play since 1928's first with Laurence Olivier) captures the horror of the war, the deteriorating mental strength of those facing catastrophe and death every day, and also the inanity of the conversations masking the truth of what's to come amid the tension.

While the film rarely transcends its play roots throughout visually, the power lies in the restraint and poignancy of the dialogue. Moments of discussion about the most yellow of soups, and the theft of tinned apricots hang next to a truly tear-jerking letter from Osbourne, lamenting the frailty of life, and the undelivered promise of youth caught in the conflict. It's powerful, damning stuff which is more evocative than any war scenes could create.

With a mournful cello OST punctuating the proceedings, Journey's End is a potent mix of humanity and horror, wonderfully acted by a restrained cast, and pulled together by a director aware of what's best needed to sell it.

It is, entirely without a doubt, thanks to one final set piece, a film that leaves you more grateful than you'd realise - and more profoundly moved than a fifth iteration of a piece deserves to.

Hearthstone welcomes 100 million players to the virtual tavern

Hearthstone welcomes 100 million players to the virtual tavern

Hearthstone welcomes 100 million players to the virtual tavern

A little over five years ago, a few Blizzard Entertainment developers were toiling away on a small passion project: Hearthstone^®, a free-to-play digital collectible card game at a time when such games were not front of mind for most. They based the game on the company’s Warcraft^® universe and polished every aspect—from the flash of the animations to the bombastic voice lines of the heroes—and launched it to critical acclaim globally in 2014. Today Blizzard announced that Hearthstone has hit the 100-million-player mark.

“Reaching 100 million players is a huge milestone for Hearthstone, but what matters to us even more is the fact that so many people around the world have embraced the spirit of the game,” said J. Allen Brack, president of Blizzard Entertainment. “Whether at events like BlizzCon^® and Fireside Gatherings or just in tuning in to watch their favourite streamers, it’s been so inspiring to see millions of players and fans coming together, online and in real life, to participate in the Hearthstone community.”

A Different Kind of Mass Appeal

Hearthstone features a deceptively simple format in which players build digital card decks and duel each other head-to-head or play through one of several different card-based Solo Adventures. As a result of its charm and accessibility—as well as the corresponding entertainment and education provided by numerous talented community content creators—Hearthstone has consistently been a leading game on media platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

As a card-based game, Hearthstone is unlike any of the other games regularly in the top ranks on those platforms. In addition to its highly accessible card-vs.-card gameplay and the colourful personality that comes through its vibrant audio and visual elements, a major difference is that all player-to-player communication takes place through pre-generated voice lines tailored for each of the game’s playable heroes—all conveying warmth, positivity, and good-natured sportsmanship. This helps create a welcoming setting for all players, from beginners to seasoned veterans, and despite being a skill-based competitive experience, offers a change of pace from other competitive games. With separate chat functionality supported in Hearthstone across all PC and mobile platforms, it also makes it easier for players to engage socially on their own terms.

In addition, Blizzard recently overhauled the “new-player experience” for the game, putting a bigger buffer between beginners and veterans—making it even easier for anyone to jump in and play. Blizzard is known for its polish and “easy to learn, hard to master” approach to game design, and Hearthstone is a shining example, with an introductory competitive experience that eases players into the fundamentals of the game and amply rewards them along the way.

Fireside Gatherings: Hearthstone Everywhere

To accentuate Hearthstone’s tavern vibe and encourage players to take the fun of the game out into the real world, Blizzard developed the global “Fireside Gathering” program, which enables “Innkeepers” to coordinate gaming get-togethers at their local restaurants, student centres, hobby shops, and actual taverns and pubs. Each month, an average of 2,655 Hearthstone Fireside Gatherings take place in cities around the world, from Boston to Beijing.

At these events, players hang out, enjoy the atmosphere and establishment, and battle each other on their mobile devices in a casual competition. Special prizes are often awarded, and friendships often develop. Another highlight is that Fireside Gatherings often feature pre-release parties for upcoming Hearthstone content expansions, giving attendees a first crack at playing the newest cards being added to the game. This year alone,more than 23,000 Fireside Gatherings have taken place, with many more scheduled in cities everywhere.

A Thank You to the Players

As a way of commemorating Hearthstone’s 100-million-player milestone and thanking players everywhere for bringing the game to life, Blizzard is holding a special in-game event from 8 through 11 November AEDT/NZDT. During the 100 Million Players Celebration event, players who log in to the game will receive a one-time reward of six free packs from the most recent expansion set, The Boomsday Project^™. In addition, players will be able to complete a series of “Celebrate the Players” event quests to earn up to 500 gold—which can be used to acquire card packs from any set in the game and participate in the Arena mode, a fun alternative form of competition in Hearthstone.