Retro Review: Rocky
Rocky Released: 1987 Platform: Sega Master System Publisher: Sega Developer: Sega Sylvester Stallone recently said at the 2016 Golden Globes, “I want to thank my imaginary friend Rocky Balboa for being the best friend I ever have”. He said this as he collected his award for best supporting actor for his amazing performance in the […]
Review: Pray for Death
Blu-ray: Pray for Death (1985) I loved ninjas when I was a kid! Everything about them was cool from the famous black outfits, the over the top acrobatics, the martial arts and the weapons, in particular the iconic throwing star or shuriken. It’s fair to say that I wanted to be a ninja when I […]
Review: Tracey Ullman’s Show
DVD: Tracey Ullman’s Show (2016) Tracey Ullman; a name that may not be too familiar with the current generation of UK television viewers, but who was a creative force and a favourite of mine back when there were only 3 channels and no breakfast shows. She came to prominence with A Kick Up the Eighties and […]
Review: Rocco and His Brothers
Blu-ray: Rocco and His Brothers (1960) After the death of her husband, mother Rosaria takes her four sons Rocco Parondi (Alain Delon), Simone, Ciro, and Luca to join her eldest son Vincenzo in Milan. Presented in five distinct sections, the film weaves the story of the five brothers Vincenzo, Simone, Rocco, Ciro and Luca Parondi […]
Reflecting On: Jaws
Jaws (1975) I was 7 years old the first time I saw the film that stopped a generation going into the water. People avoided going to the beach, or fishing or even going on a boat trip because of this film and I loved it! The film, based on Peter Benchley’s 1974 novel Jaws which has […]
Retro Review: PSSST
PSSST Released: 1983 Platform: ZX Spectrum Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game Developer: Ashby Computer Graphics Ltd It’s no understatement to say that Tim and Chris Stamper have left a huge mark not only on the video game industry but also on me. I grew up with their games and any self-respecting video game fan (of a […]
Press Release: Out of the Park Baseball 17
Out of the Park Baseball 17, an Official Licensee of MLB.com & MiLB.com, Now Features an MLB Players Association License, and Releases Worldwide on March 22, 2016 OOTP 17 Also Will Offer 2016 Opening Day Rosters, a Redesigned Interface, an Improved 3D Mode, and Much More OOTP 17 Available For Pre-Order Now With $5 Discount […]
SpecialEffect Charity
Someone very close to me swears that playing video games saved their life. Weird? Not really. Imagine being so isolated by depression that the only thread you have to life itself is through a game. But that thread, invisible, delicate, is the only thing that keeps you wanting to function, because you want to see […]
Review: Deadpool
Cinema: Deadpool (2016) Marvel: the first name in comic books. An institution that has given the world the likes of Spiderman, Punisher, Hulk, X-Men and The Avengers. Some of the most enduring characters in popular culture and as box office returns have shown us over the last 10 years, probably the most popular names in […]
Retro Review: Golden Axe
Golden Axe Released: 1990 Platform: Sega Megadrive Publisher: Sega Developer: Sega Golden Axe is quite possibly my favourite game of all time! I’d even go as far to say that it is a perfect game. The graphics are fantastic, it has amazing music, it’s got excellent gameplay and it’s long enough that that you feel […]