The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part: DVD Review

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part: DVD Review

Everything's not quite as awesome in the latest LEGO Movie.

And quite frankly, that's a disappointment.

Five years since everything worked out for Emmet and the gang in Bricksburg, there's trouble ahead - with DUPLO invaders from outer space hitting them, and stealing everything. When Lucy (Banks) is kidnapped, along with Batman, Unikitty and Benny, it's up to Emmet once again.

Feeling flat and less inspired than the first, with more of the gags feeling laboured and distinctly lacking, the film starts with an extended riff on Mad Max: Fury Road, and barely takes off from there.

It doesn't help that the film seems to lack the energy and anarchy of the first, being content to flit in and out of the real world that was set up in the first film. It's a tonal disaster on that front, as whereas the original twist was inspired and creative, this reeks of feeling like a narrative crutch, and delivers a weaker emotional heft than first time around.

That's not to say there aren't some bonuses. Certainly, Haddish adds some sparkle as Queen Wat'evra Wa'nabi and Banks builds on the great character from before. But the punchlines and obvious nature of what's going on spoil the feel of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.

What sparkled the first time around as a tale of play, friendship and freeform anarchy, disappointingly feels pointless, dull and with musical numbers that don't stay in your head long after the film's done.

Ultimately, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part is several bricks short of a cinematic picnic; it lacks the inspiration and while passable enough fare under pressure, it feels like just a LEGO Movie, and one that doesn't build on the brilliance of the first. 

FIFA 20 Career Mode Adds More Depth & Authenticity

FIFA 20 Career Mode Adds More Depth & Authenticity

This year in FIFA 20, Career Mode allows players to shape the future of their club with new features that are focused on bringing more depth and authenticity to the game – some of the highlights include:

• Create and customise your manager with more options that let you change the body type, skin tone, clothing, and hairstyles, and even create female managers for the first time
• Directly impact your team’s morale and performance through interactive press conferences, squad rotation, one-to-one chats, and more
• Dynamic UI reflects the authentic branding of the Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, LaLiga Santander, MLS, and UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
• Control your players’ potential OVR with Dynamic Player Potential - the better they play on the pitch, the higher their potential will grow
• Best career moments are highlighted in the News Feed with new Live News Screenshots from matches you play

To learn more about all the updates and new features coming to Career Mode in FIFA 20, check out the latest Pitch Notes for in-depth info HERE!

Just Cause 4: Danger Rising Expansion announcement

Just Cause 4: Danger Rising Expansion announcement

JUST CAUSE 4: DANGER RISING ANNOUNCED

The Agency Arrives With Rico in Their Sights

SYDNEY, 9^th August 2019 - The past comes back to haunt Rico in the all-new Danger Rising DLC for JUST CAUSE 4, releasing August 29^th, 2019, on XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Armed with a new prototype Hoverboard, Rico vows to take down the Agency after learning of their plans to eliminate him. Tom Sheldon joins Rico on his mission and the pair begin by investigating a large submarine, which has surfaced ominously off the coast of Solis. Could Rico be out of his depth against The Agency?

The odds are mounting and the hunter is about to become the hunted…

JUST CAUSE 4 changes forever with the arrival of Danger Rising and the all-new Hoverboard. Speed across the surface of the ocean, grind along rails and kickflip over exploding helicopters. Discover the evolution to JUST CAUSE 4’s already best-in-class suite of traversal options and leave awesome destruction in your wake as you take the fight to Rico’s old employers with more speed and style than ever, across new missions that that will test all of Rico’s skills & abilities.

The Agency is back, and brings the full force of their advanced tech and highly trained Agents to bear in their hunt for Rico and Sheldon. Agents grapple across the terrain, just like Rico, and attack from all angles, wielding hard-hitting weaponry unlike anything seen in JUST CAUSE 4 before. 

Danger Rising adds 8 new missions, the game-changing Hoverboard, and multiple exciting new weapons & vehicles to the crazy JUST CAUSE 4 sandbox world. Blast enemies with the ultra-powerful Sequoia 370 Mag-Slug, bend the laws of gravity with the Stormalong Em Zero magnesis rifle, or deploy your very own remote controlled drone with the Yellowstone Auto Sniper Rifle.

Danger Rising gives players an amazing package of awesome new tools of destruction you can employ in any mission, or in the open-world sandbox of JUST CAUSE 4, for explosive new action packed moments of glorious mayhem.

“Danger Rising is the third DLC pack in the ‘Dare Devils, Demons and Danger' Expansion Pass, and it brings a great new story, tough enemies that can grapple, just like Rico, and a new element that we are really excited about, the Hoverboard.” said Victoria Setian, Senior Producer at Avalanche Studios. “This is a true game changer. JUST CAUSE 4 already had some of the best traversal mechanics around, but the Hoverboard ties everything together and gives players the smoothest, most dynamic movement system in any action game!”

You can read more about the improvements to JUST CAUSE 4 on the Developer Blog: https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/topic/jc4-dev-updates

Gold Edition purchasers will receive 7 days early access to the JUST CAUSE 4 Danger Rising DLC. Gold access begins on August 29^th, 2019.

This Week in GTA Online: New Vehicle, Casino Work Bonuses, GTA$250k Gift, Free Tee Unlock, Plus New Lucky Wheel Prize, Clothing, Artwork at The Diamond and More

This Week in GTA Online: New Vehicle, Casino Work Bonuses, GTA$250k Gift, Free Tee Unlock, Plus New Lucky Wheel Prize, Clothing, Artwork at The Diamond and More

Meet the Bravado Gauntlet Classic. A car belonging to another age. But don’t be fooled, because there’s nothing rickety about this veteran: ask any boy racer foolish enough to get in the ring, and they’ll tell you the old man still packs one hell of a punch.

This is muscle. Anything else is just flab.

If you're looking to pick up some work on behalf of The Diamond, Casino Work missions are dishing out 2X GTA$ & RP  through August 14. To trigger these Freemode-based assignments as a VIP or CEO, place a quick call to Ms. Baker on your iFruit to take them on solo or with your Organization in tow.

And speaking of Organizations, all Bodyguards & Associates can take advantage of Doubled Salaries all week long.

Whether you're still working on your beach-bod or you're just a little too self-conscious to go shirtless by the pool, we've got you covered - literally. Players who log into GTA Online this week will receive the Red Diamond Casino & Resort Tee, on the house.

Stop by the lobby each day this week and give the Lucky Wheel a spin for the opportunity to win prizes, including GTA$, RP, clothing and chance of landing this week's top reward, the iconic Pegassi Infernus Classic.

The Casino Store is a perfect place to invest all those chips you've sweated over, whether it's on clothing and accessories like new High Roller Jacket styles, Waistcoats and Masks or vaunted pieces of art to adorn your Penthouse by celebrated contemporary artists like Gaspar Losa, Trenton Goode and Cande Viteri.

There are plenty of discounts to take advantage of in Los Santos this week, including steep sales on vehicles and amenities that are sure to give your burgeoning empire the upper hand:

• Mobile Operations Center – 40% off
• Mammoth Avenger – 40% off
• Benefactor Terrorbyte – 40% off
• BF Dune FAV – 40% off
• Declasse Weaponized Tampa – 40% off
• HVY APC – 40% off
• Weaponized Vehicle Workshops – 40% off
• Weapon Workshop – 40%
• All Garages – 30% off
• Arena War Mechanics – 35% off

All GTA Online players who connect their Social Club account with Twitch Prime can still purchase The Diamond Casino's sprawling Master Penthouse and receive a rebate for the cost of the base Penthouse within 72 hours. But that's not all: players that completed sign-up by August 5 can take 70% off the submersible Ocelot Stromberg's retail price, and a staggering 85% off all Yachts. They will also be granted an additional 10% off this week’s vehicle and amenity discounts listed above.

Those who qualified for the first round of Diamond Program membership rewards will receive the following by August 13th:

• Silver Status – Black Diamond Tee & "She's Loaded" Wall Art
• Gold Status – Truffade Tee & Ink Inc. Livery for the Truffade Thrax
• Platinum Status – Lucky 7s Tattoo & Kronos Ara Watch
• Diamond Status – Yeti Livery for the Armored Enus Paragon R and eCola Livery for the Annis S80RR

These items will be marked “free” in the appropriate store menus. Look for details on how to qualify for the second round of Diamond Program rewards soon, and stay tuned to the Rockstar Newswire as we detail and unveil new gameplay, vehicles, and more from The Diamond Casino & Resort.

And head over to the Social Club Events page for a complete rundown of all current special events, bonuses and discounts available in GTA Online.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

As a show of appreciation for such a momentous event for GTA Online, we're rewarding everyone who participated in the Grand Opening of The Diamond Casino & Resort between July 23 and August 3 with a pair of stylish memorabilia items and a GTA$250K gift. 

Starting today, play GTA Online to claim your GTA$250K bonus along with the Ash Diamond Hoodie and The Diamond Casino & Resort Wall Art - both available on the house from the Casino Store. All GTA$ gifts will be delivered by August 11.

Jump, tilt and roll into Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD

Jump, tilt and roll into Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD

JUMP, TILT, AND ROLL INTO SUPER MONKEY BALL: BANANA BLITZ HD – AVAILABLE 29^thOCTOBER!

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD’s first gameplay trailer rolls in!

Sydney, Australia – 9^th August 2019 – Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD launches 29^th October on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD revitalises this classic title with updated graphics and optimised controls for each platform. Motion controls from the original Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz have been removed in favour of tightened analogue controls, making it a breeze to jump in and start rolling through the game’s 100 levels.

Physical pre-orders are now available at Australian retailers and all physical editions come with sticker sheets featuring AiAi and friends!

About Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD: 

• Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz is Back in HD: Originally released on the Wii in 2006, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HDreinvigorates the original game with 100 single-player stages, 10 multi-player mini-games, revamped control schemes, updated graphics and more.
• Online Leaderboards: A first for the series, players can now compete with others around the world through online leaderboards for single-player Time Attack and the all-new Mini-Game Decathalon Score Attack modes.
• No Monkey Business – Play Your Way: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One. With uniquely optimised control schemes for each platform, everyone from first-time rollers to world-record holders can jump right into the fun!

For more information, please visit https://games.sega.com/supermonkeyball

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Arrives October 8th, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals Gorgeous New Footage

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Arrives October 8th, New Gameplay Trailer Reveals Gorgeous New Footage

 

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince Arrives October 8^th, New Gameplay

Trailer Reveals Gorgeous New Footage

Multi-million selling fantasy franchise struts thrilling action sequences and epically lush environments in all-new trailer

Overnight, fantasy masters at Frozenbyte and publisher Modus Games announced a release date of October 8^thfor highly anticipated Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine: Ultimate Collection. To mark the announcement, they have also released a gorgeous new gameplay trailer for Trine 4. Both Trine 4 and Trine: Ultimate Collection will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on October 8^th.

Playfully showcasing the four-player co-op feature for the first time, the new trailer gives fans a glimpse at new skills and multiplayer action in the upcoming fourth installment of the beloved franchise. With an all-new combat system, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince will have players vanquishing fantastical new enemies and solving new physics-based puzzles and promises to give fans the biggest and best Trine yet as the title boasts more gameplay than Trine 1, 2, and 3.

Alongside the series’ new installment, Modus will release Trine: Ultimate Collection, the best way to experience the entire Trine series for new and existing fans alike. Packed with bonus content at retail, the bundle will include Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. 

  

Trine: Ultimate Collection at retail will include: 

·        Trine 1-4 

·        Trine Series Original Soundtrack (download code) 

·        Trine 4 Digital Art Book (download code) 

·        Collector’s Reversible Cover Sheet 

·        Physical Trine 4 World Map 

Consumers who buy Trine 4 at retail will receive:  

·        Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince 

·        Physical Trine 4 World Map 

To learn more about Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, visit www.trine4.com, follow Modus Games on Twitter @modus_games and Discord, and like Modus Games on Facebook @modusgames.

Trine 4 is supported by the Creative Europe Programme - MEDIA of the European Union.

FIFA 20 Takes Players Back To The Streets with VOLTA Football!

FIFA 20 Takes Players Back To The Streets with VOLTA Football!

In FIFA 20, players can experience a whole new way to play the game in VOLTA Football by taking their learnings from the streets and applying them to the stadium or vice versa, from playing balls off the wall to performing a futsal drag - the flair and creativity of street football comes to life.

Gameplay in VOLTA Football is built on top of the existing EA SPORTS FIFA Gameplay engine that develops and refines current elements of the game while adding new and fundamentally unique mechanics. Providing players with variety and diversity, a range of different modes with varying circumstances and rule combinations elevates the experience to bring the key elements of street football to life in the game. Additionally, simplified rules, custom ball mechanics, various environments, different match types (Rush, Pure Street, Futsal), along with a whole lot of flair, add to the authentic experience. In Kick Off mode, existing footballers from the World’s biggest clubs can compete in the streets and players can choose from a variety of options with VOLTA House Rules depending on what they want to jump into, including Survival, No Rules and First to X.

Additionally, VOLTA Football also includes a story mode that takes players through the world of VOLTA. Along with an online connected experience in VOLTA TOUR where players can journey to different locations all over the world, including Tokyo, Amsterdam, New York, Cape Town, Mexico City, Rome, Paris and more. And, players can make their way through promotion and relegation with online VOLTA LEAGUE where the new player versus player formats places your team against others online, and wins lead to promotion into a higher division.

To learn more about VOLTA Football, including additional gameplay details, modes, how progression works and more, check out the latest Pitch Notes: https://www.ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-20/news/pitch-notes-fifa-20-volta-football.