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Criminally overlooked on its big screen release thanks to brevity and over-stuffing of the box office, Teen Titans Go To The Movies is actually one of the best animated films of the year.
Bestowed with both meta touches and manic edges, it stars the Teen Titans of the DC Universe, who are spearheaded by Robin.
Angered by the fact all the other superheroes in the world have their own movies, and he does not, despite having a great backstory, Robin decides they need their own film. But a movie director, Jade Wilson, reckons they can't do it without a solid arch-nemesis, and because they're a joke to the rest of the superhero world.
Setting out to right both those wrongs, Robin becomes consumed by his misplaced desires....
Teen Titans Go To The Movies is a blast.
Infused with silliness and also some amusing musical numbers, the animation rattles along, mocking superhero tropes and also the movie world. It may occasionally dwell on scatological humour, but its pace and desire to entertain are never lost in the wash.
Making great fist of mocking the superhero world, and the absurdities of the DC Extended Universe, as well as embracing it all at the same time, Teen Titans Go To The Movies is one movie comic book fans shouldn't miss - and those looking for quality family entertainment.
To celebrate the release of Liam Neeson in COLD PURSUIT, in cinemas Waitangi Day, you can win one of three double passes!
Welcome to Kehoe, it’s -10 degrees and counting at this glitzy ski resort in the Rocky Mountains.
The local police aren’t used to much action until the son of unassuming town snowplough driver, Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson), is murdered at the order of Viking (Tom Bateman), a flamboyant drug lord.
Fueled by rage and armed with heavy machinery, Nels sets out to dismantle the cartel one man at a time, but his understanding of murder comes mainly from what he read in a crime novel.
As the bodies pile up, his actions ignite a turf war between Viking and his long-standing rival White Bull (Tom Jackson), a soulful Native-American mafia boss, that will quickly escalate and turn the small town’s bright white slopes blood-red.
COLD PURSUIT is in cinemas Waitangi Day, February 6.
Discover how 4A Games are taking the Metro series to new horizons with Metro Exodus Uncovered
DISCOVER HOW 4A GAMES ARE TAKING THE METRO SERIES TO NEW HORIZONS WITHMETRO EXODUS UNCOVERED
Five years in the making, welcome to the greatest Metro adventure yet
Moscow - 1st February 2019 - Deep Silver and 4A Games today released Metro Exodus Uncovered – a new gameplay video that welcomes series newcomers into the incredible world of Metro.
Famed for their gripping atmosphere, intense gameplay, powerful story-telling and hauntingly realised game world, Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light have earned their reputations as cult classics. Now, Deep Silver and 4A Games are ready to release the long-anticipated Metro Exodus. Five years in the making, it builds on the series’ strengths while offering players a new sensation of freedom and exploration in the wastelands of post-apocalyptic Russia. For newcomers to the series, this video explores the unique world and deep gameplay features of Metro Exodus.
Metro Exodus releases on 15th February for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, and PC.
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MORE ABOUT METRO EXODUS
The year is 2036.
A quarter-century after a nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro.
They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war.
But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East.
Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first-person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.
Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.
Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Embark on an incredible journey - board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East
Experience Sandbox Survival - a gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels
A beautiful, hostile world - discover the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day/night cycles and dynamic weather
Deadly combat and stealth – scavenge and craft in the field to customise your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat
Your choices determine your comrades’ fate - not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability
The ultimate in atmosphere and immersion - a flickering candle in the darkness, a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over, the howl of a mutant on the night wind - Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game…
DREAMWORKS DRAGONS DAWN OF NEW RIDERS SOARS ONTO GAME CONSOLES
DREAMWORKS DRAGONS DAWN OF NEW RIDERS SOARS ONTO GAME CONSOLES
Presented by Outright Games, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe, and Universal Games and Digital Platforms, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders is out now for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.
The launch coincides with the release of DreamWorks Animation’s new movie How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World in cinemas across Europe.
Developed by Climax Studios, the game tells a new story based within the popular DreamWorks Dragons universe. Players will take to the skies in an epic battle to save Dragon-kind from Eir, a fiery new foe who is determined to control all Dragons to do her evil bidding. Alongside new friends Scribbler and Patch, players will discover exciting new locations and return to old haunts, meet familiar characters, and clash with fierce enemies in this all new action-adventure.
KEY FEATURES:
A NEW, AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE: Help Scribbler recover lost memories and forge a friendship with Patch, his unique hybrid dragon
EPIC BATTLES: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes
EXPLORE VAST NEW LOCATIONS: Fly to familiar locations, as well as new locations, including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island
SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles
DreamWorksDragons Dawn of New Riders is available now for PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and will be available for purchase on PC Digital from February 15th. 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 at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoEU.
For Honor Year 3 begins with new hero The Black Prior
YEAR 3 – SEASON 1 “VORTIGER” LAUNCHED ON ALL PLATFORMS JANUARY 31
Following the release of the Marching Fire expansion last November, this new Season kicks off For Honor’s third year. “Vortiger” will add a new Hero to the Knight faction, the Black Prior. Masters of the sword and shield, Black Priors are protectors of the battlefield able to block and counter attacks from all directions. The Black Prior will be immediately playable for all owners of the Year 3 pass on January 31, while all other players will be able to unlock the Black Prior on February 7 for 15,000 Steel.
Click image below to view trailer.
With Year 3 – Season 1, the development team also continues to enhance overall balancing, with comprehensive gameplay improvements to the Shugoki, Warlord and Peacekeeper. Additionally, a new map “Harbor”, new gear, new customization options and matchmaking improvements will be added to the game free for all players on January 31.
As presented in the yearly development roadmap, Vortiger will also introduce an all new time-limited event later in the season.
