Ralph Breaks The Internet: Blu Ray Review

Ralph Breaks The Internet: Blu Ray Review

Mashing elements of The Emoji Movie and a riff on friendship, Ralph Breaks The Internet's deep dive into internet nostalgia, in truth, seems more aimed at an adult audience than kids enamoured with the sugar rush of Wreck-It Ralph.

When someone breaks the controller of the Sugar Rush arcade machine, Ralph and Vanellope spring into action to try and secure the part from eBay via the Internet. But the clock's ticking and the machine faces being permanently turned off.

It's not that Ralph Breaks The Internet is a bad film - in truth, its ode to friendship and the central relationship between Ralph and Vanellope means that it keeps you engaged and makes you forget that it was six years since the last one.

But it does feel shallow and episodic throughout, with a great deal of Disney product placement within. And to be honest, it does feel like the idea of parodying the internet has already been done in many ways with The Emoji Movie - leading to a feeling that mocking viral videos, memes and internet fads feels more tired than it should do.

Central to Ralph Breaks The Internet, is a 10 minute section involving the Disney princesses which led this reviewer to feeling majorly conflicted.

The bastardising of the Disney canon is fair enough, but it seems unnecessarily cheap to mock the princesses who have helped the company make so much money, and have left them so ingrained in our culture. It's almost as if the meta-touches are not needed here, and some targets should be off-limits.

The messages come thick and fast at the end of Ralph Breaks The Internet, and with no subtlety whatsoever, but given one takes on the male toxicity of the internet before devolving into a Stay Puft marshmallow man / King Kong showdown, it's a nice, albeit sledgehammered, touch about bullying and the darker side of the world.

Ultimately, Ralph Breaks The Internet is a solid time at the cinema, albeit a forgettable one.

Its ode to friendship and letting go is commendable, but obvious from the beginning, but to be honest, Reilly and Silverman overcome such lazy tropes and obvious touches with performances that have warmth and emotional depth.

They're cool to hang out with thanks to the nostalgia and some of the gags, but the novelty may be wearing off a little quicker than expected.

PlayStation State of Play is here

PlayStation State of Play is here

New episode of PlayStation's State of Play to reveal details of new PS4 and PSVR games.

Watch PlayStation State of Play below

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2 Live Performance Video

The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2 Live Performance Video

Watch the Music of Red Dead Redemption 2 Performance from the Red Bull Music Festival

Red Dead Redemption 2 composer and frequent Rockstar collaborator Woody Jackson recently wowed crowds with two intimate live performances of the game's original score at the Red Bull Music Festival in Los Angeles.

“Jackson translated his work from screen to stage in two live performances, giving game and music fans alike the opportunity to experience Red Dead Redemption 2 in a way unlike they’d heard, seen, or felt before,” said Nerdist. “Drawing from the almost 200 missions that he scored for the sequel, the guitarist and composer brought together more than 30 musicians to recalibrate and reimagine his own music in a completely new way. The composer’s broad and diverse influences flowed seamlessly through the cues that comprised the hourlong set, while projected screens enveloped the audience and echoed the game’s dusty, haunting, dangerous landscapes.”

Jackson weaved together select pieces from the score with help from experimental band Senyawa, accomplished singer Petra Hayden, saxophonist Colin Stetson and drummer Jon Theodore. All the while, the audience were treated to a unique and mesmerizing experience, featuring measured lighting and other visual effects intertwined with projected scenes from the game.

"Bursting red and purple lights filled the studio with dynamic energy and fog machines in the back provided an eerie and beautiful touch, said mxdwn. “Little details like that throughout the performance showed how much thought was put into it to give the audience a truly unique experience... The performance was filled with many twists and turns, and the journey was incredible. It was a very special show that felt very remarkable. Jackson and his stellar guests really provided a wonderful night, and it was great to be surrounded by top-notch musicians and artists bringing their best."

"It never ceases to amaze how music can transport you right back to a place, right back to a certain moment, said Gaming Trend. “Woody’s music, and the orchestra, did precisely that. The orchestra was tight and precise, a testament not only to the high quality and professionalism of the musicians, but also the skill of the conductor. Another aspect of the musicians’ performance was how much they enjoyed themselves. They grinned at each other between songs, and bobbed their heads and tapped their feet to the music. You could tell that they were having fun."

Attendees shared their love on social with Funhaus’ Alana’s Pearce and YouTuber @PancakePow sharing their experiences of the night.

Check out the video from our friends at Red Bull above, and look for both official releases of The Music of Red Dead Redemption 2 coming this Spring – the Original Score composed by Woody Jackson featuring contributions by Colin Stetson, Senyawa, Mario Batkovic, Arca and other guest artists, as well as the Original Soundtrack produced by Daniel Lanois featuring D’Angelo, Willie Nelson, Rhiannon Giddens and more.

This Week in GTA Online: Speed Week Bonuses in Stunt and Transform Races, 50% More GTA$ on Import/Export Sell Missions, Free Tee, Discounts and More

This Week in GTA Online: Speed Week Bonuses in Stunt and Transform Races, 50% More GTA$ on Import/Export Sell Missions, Free Tee, Discounts and More

Speed Week Bonuses in GTA Online 50% More GTA$ on Import/Export Sell Missions, Double Rewards in Rockstar Stunt Races and Transform Races, and More

The high-flying and death-defying Southern San Andreas stunt racing scene is offering a double rewards boost this week, with 2X GTA$ and RP on all Rockstar Stunt Races and Transform Races.

For those who prefer their vehicle adventures to be of the stealing and dealing variety, this week you'll earn 50% more GTA$ on Import/Export Sell missions.

And Double GTA$ and RP is also on the menu for this week's Time Trial, "Up Chiliad".

Modern on the outside, prehistoric on the inside. Don't judge a foot by its cover, and get the Toe Shoes T-Shirt for your wardrobe just by playing GTA Online this week.

If cutting edge design and insane speed are the features you want in your next ride, these six exotic titans of the Supercar class are all on sale this week at Legendary Motorsport:

• Pegassi Tezeract – 40% off
• Överflöd Tyrant – 40% off
• Pegassi Zentorno – 40% off
• Grotti X80 Proto – 40% off
• Dewbauchee Vagner – 40% off
• Principe Deveste Eight – 40% off

Corporate expansion comes cheap this week, with Dynasty 8 Executive halving prices on Executive Offices and their Garages and Auto Shops:

• Executive Offices – 50% off
• Executive Office Garages – 50% off
• Executive Office Auto Shops – 50% off

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

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is available NOW in New Zealand

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is available NOW in New Zealand

Good morning,

Winner of “Best of Gamescom” and “Best Action Game” at Gamescom 2018, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice is available NOW in New Zealand!

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice is the next adventure from developer FromSoftware, creators of Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series.

In the game, players come face-to-face with larger than life foes in a dark and twisted world. 

As the “One-armed Wolf” they can unleash an arsenal of deadly prosthetic tools and powerful ninja abilities while blending stealth, vertical traversal, and visceral head-to-head combat in a bloody confrontation.

SPACE JUNKIES™ Open Beta Available Now

SPACE JUNKIES™ Open Beta Available Now

SPACE JUNKIES™ OPEN BETA IS AVAILABLE NOW

Full Cross-Play Support Available During Open Beta and Launch

Today, Ubisoft announced that Space Junkies™, the upcoming arcade VR shooter, is holding an open beta that is available now through March 24 10PM AEDT on PlayStation^®VR and March 25 10PM AEDT on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality.

Click the image above to watch the trailer

The open beta gives players the opportunity to try Space Junkies for free ahead of its worldwide launch on March 26. The open beta offers the same experience as the full game, featuring four different PvP modes playable across several unique maps as well as a variety of characters each with unique characteristics.

For the first time, PlayStation VR and PC players are able to challenge or team up with each other thanks to full cross-play support during the open beta and at launch between PSVR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Windows Mixed Reality headsets.

Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, Space Junkies is a jetpack-fueled arcade shooter developed exclusively for VR gaming. The game features fast-paced multiplayer action set in three-dimensional space arenas and leverages full VR embodiment to immerse players in intense microgravity battles. Additionally, Space Junkies will receive regular new content beyond release, including new modes, new maps, weapons and customisation items.

For more information on Space Junkies, please visit spacejunkiesgame.com. For the latest news on all Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

Battlefield V Firestorm trailer

Battlefield V Firestorm trailer

Firestorm, the highly-anticipated new battle royale mode coming to Battlefield V, dropped its official gameplay trailer today for fans. You can check out the brand new, official trailer on Battlefield V’s YouTube channel here. We also have a fresh set of screenshots for Firestorm here.

Firestorm is battle royale re-imagined for Battlefield in a 64-player fight for survival across air, land and sea. Launching on Monday, March 25, Firestorm carries Battlefield’s signature best-in-class gunplay, stunning visuals, devastating combat, vehicles and destructible environments.

To capture the full Firestorm experience, our friends at Nvidia have created recommended competitive specs for PC configurations that meet the needs of performance gaming with high refresh monitors. These specs will provide competitive PC gamers an idea of what it will take to get the best performance levels from their rigs in Battlefield V’s Firestorm.

BATTLEFIELD V COMPETITIVE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

·  OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later

·  Processor (AMD): AMD Ryzen 7 2700 or equivalent

·  Processor (Intel): Intel Core i7 8700 or equivalent

·  Memory: 16GB RAM

·  Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 2070

·  Online Connection Requirements: 512 KBPS or faster Internet connection

·  Available Disk Space: 50GB

We look forward to seeing you on the Battlefield.