Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Absolution coming to PS4 on 6th July

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Activision and Infinity Ward have unveiled the first official details of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Absolution, the third DLC Map Pack, for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The map pack features four new, diverse multiplayer maps, and a new zombies co-op experience called Attack of the Radioactive Thing!, set in a ‘50s era beach town where a government science experiment has gone horribly wrong.

Absolution is scheduled to release 6th July, first on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 4, with other platforms to follow.

“Our team couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce another wild, twisted zombies experience in Attack of the Radioactive Thing!, which continues the story and adds some awesome new gameplay,” said Dave Stohl, Studio Head of Infinity Ward. “For our multiplayer fans, we’re delivering four diverse maps that reward the different gameplay styles our community has embraced since the game launched last year. We can’t wait.”

Attack of the Radioactive Thing!, the next action-packed chapter of the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare zombies experience, once again features the return of Willard Wyler, the enigmatic movie director villain portrayed with voice and likeness by Paul Reubens (Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, Gotham).

Wyler has trapped the four protagonists inside an all-new horror film, set in the 1950s and in the style of the Creature Feature films of the era. Players will fight a new array of zombie enemies across a ravaged beach town where a government science experiment has transformed the residents into flesh-devouring zombies and introduced a new biological menace into the city. Additionally, horror movie icon Elvira, played with voice and likeness by Cassandra Peterson (Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, Elvira’s Movie Macabre), will help players survive and give them gameplay tips and side quests with her unique Elvira style.

New weapons, traps and more will augment the hallmark Call of Duty action, with Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Austin Powers) as “the Scientist;” Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad) as “the Rebel;” Jay Pharoah (White Famous, Saturday Night Live) as “the Soldier;” and Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live, Inside Amy Schumer) as “the School Girl,” all making a return from the ongoing story in this all-new experience.

In addition to Attack of the Radioactive Thing!, Absolution will also include four new multiplayer maps:

  • Bermuda – A shantytown created around the remnants of a crashed ship, Bermuda allows players to duck, dive, and wall ride from the fish market to the lighthouse in this small to medium sized map that’s been water-wasted and sandblasted.
  • Permafrost – Set within the chill of a frozen city skyline, Permafrost lets players stick to the ground and pick their plan of attack in one of three main lanes. They will traverse the map, moving from street side to train station, and hobo village to wrecked theatre house in this small, tight-quarters map.
  • Fore – In Fore, the only thing miniature about this large map is the golf courses players will be fighting in. Fore features great visual variety as players swing around the sights and sounds of areas that brandish magical forests, giant creamsicles, and elevated castle walls.
  • Ember – Located near an old town castle, Ember is a remake of the Modern Warfare 3 classic map Resistance, featuring old world aesthetics retrofitted with modern technology. The surroundings include lava, gallows and a torture room, where players will want to stick close to their teammates.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Absolution releases on 6th July, 2017 first for the PlayStation 4, with other platforms to follow.

Extreme Pack for Steep is out now for PS4/Xbox One and PC

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Today, Ubisoft announced that the Extreme Pack add-on content for Steep is now available for season pass and gold edition owners on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC. The Extreme Pack add-on is also available for purchase separately.

As the final addition to the Steep season pass, the Extreme Pack offers players three new extreme sports: Rocket Wings, Speed Riding and Base Jumping. These sports will be available for challenging daredevils who want to experience the thrills of air focused action in the stunning open-world mountains, either when freeriding in the Alps or putting their skills to the test in Alaska through exciting new exclusive challenges. Along with the all-new winter sports, Steep gold edition and season pass owners can also unlock new costumes and items.

Rocket Wings opens new ways to brave the snowy heights of the Alps and Alaska. Players will cruise through the air at breakneck speed enjoying total control.

Speed Riding allows players to combine the joys of a fast ski ride with the excitement of paragliding in endless and unpredictable playgrounds. Riders can create previously impossible lines as they speed down the mountain slopes, take off and find new creative ways to explore the mountains.

Base Jumping dares riders to jump off from the highest peaks into the air. Players will be able to feel the thrill of one of the riskiest sports in the world and go through one of the most extreme experiences of mountain sports, exploring never-before-seen places.

With development led by Ubisoft Annecy*, Steep is designed for a culture that’s all about sharing experiences with the world. Steep features seamless multiplayer, populating the world with players as they explore the Alps and Alaska. Players and friends across the globe can take on challenges together, or compete with each other to snag the top spot on the leaderboards. The game’s replay feature expands this experience, allowing players to relive their wildest tricks and memorable lines and even share them as videos on social media. It doesn’t stop there, as challenges can be created from any line to compete with friends and achieve the best time or score based on customisable factors, such as completing tricks. Players can also participate in several competitive live programs, such as the monthly Steep World Tour, where players take on specific challenges to qualify in tournament and have a chance to win exclusive rewards.

For the ultimate Steep experience, players can purchase the gold edition, which includes the game and season pass. The season pass gives players access to the Adrenaline Pack, Winterfest add-on and the Extreme Pack add-on – all available now. These three packs include exclusive challenges, unique costumes, and new adrenaline-pumping sports to make each ride unique and each experience even more exciting. Season pass owners will also receive an exclusive Snowman costume, the Sasquatch costume, the Dollar Proximity Wingsuit costumes, 10,000 Steep credits and in-game helicopter tickets.

Diablo III – Rise of the Necromancer now available

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Sanctuary’s fallen warriors have long awaited this moment: the necromancer has finally returned to send them back into battle against the demons of the Burning Hells. Blizzard Entertainment today announced that the Rise of the Necromancer pack, which summons the iconic necromancer class into Diablo III: Reaper of Souls, is now available digitally in-game on PC and through the online Blizzard Shop, PlayStation Store, and Xbox One Store.

Necromancers are grim spellcasters who draw upon the power of blood and bone and raise terrifying armies of undead minions from the remains of their vanquished foes. These brooding men and women are masters of the dark arts who seek to preserve the balance between the forces of life and death in Sanctuary—even if it requires detonating several thousand demon corpses along the way.

In addition to a new class, the Rise of the Necromancer pack contains a macabre assortment of curiosities to support any aspiring practitioner of forbidden magic, including:

  • The grotesque Half-formed Golem in-game pet
  • Cosmetic Wings of the Crypt Guardian for all your Diablo III characters
  • Two additional character slots
  • Two stash tabs (PC only)
  • Necromancer portrait, banner, sigil, and accent, and Blood Master pennant

Acolytes of the dark arts can also unearth the most closely guarded secrets of the Priests of Rathma by studying the Book of the Necromancer at Diablo3.com/Necro. This archive chronicles the shadowy history of the necromancers and contains a grimoire of their spells, runes, weapons, and armour—an ideal resource for anyone who plans to take the necromancer through the challenges that comprise the Season 11 journey, beginning 20th July.

 

“We’re excited to continue our celebration of the 20th anniversary of Diablo by reimagining one of the community’s all-time favourite classes in the Rise of the Necromancer pack,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We look forward to seeing a new generation of necromancers exploring Adventure Mode, discovering new character builds, and exploding corpses in Greater Rifts throughout Sanctuary.”

Console gamers who have yet to experience Diablo III can acquire a legendary treasure starting today in the form of the digital-only Eternal Collection, which includes the Rise of the Necromancer pack, Diablo III, and the Reaper of Souls expansion for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. This expansive all-in-one collection is a perfect jumping-in point for anyone who might have missed out on the definitive couch co-op gaming experience.

The Rise of the Necromancer pack is now available for Windows and Mac PCs, as well as on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, for £12.99. The epic Diablo III: Eternal Collection bundle should currently be available to PlayStation Plus members on PS4 and Xbox Live Gold members on Xbox One at a special introductory price through 3rd July.

Digital pre-ordered now available for Project Cars 2

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Project CARS fans can get their hands on digital pre-orders for Project CARS 2, this in addition to the physical pre-orders announced on 9th May. Gamers will now be able to choose between two editions when pre-ordering their digital edition of Project CARS 2:

STANDARD EDITION:

Includes the full game plus the exclusive Japanese Cars Pack that features 4 cars from iconic Japanese manufacturers Honda and Nissan—the Honda Euro Spec Civic Type-R, the fastest hot hatch to have ever lapped the Nordschleife

The thrill-a-second Honda Project 2&4 with its stratospheric redline at 14,000rpm; the original and one-and-only “Godzilla”, the Skyline GT-R (R32) Group A; and the brutal and raw twin-turbo V8 Nissan 280ZX IMSA GTX. This limited edition is available on PS4 & Xbox One and PC.

DELUXE EDITION:

Includes the full game and the Japanese Cars Pack, plus the Season Pass (that includes all 4 additional contents that will enhance and extend the overall Project CARS 2 experience after release) as well as the Motorsport Pack that includes 4 enthralling racing cars curated from 40 years of motoring history.

The Deluxe Edition will be available on PS4 & Xbox One and PC.

Project CARS 2 will be released on 22nd September, 2017 for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and PC

Honor announces Honor Band 3 and more headphones and more

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Honor announced today in Berlin, Honor announced three exciting new additions to its current accessory portfolio. The online smartphone brand for digital natives presented the Honor Band 3, the Honor Sport Bluetooth earphones and a partnership with headphone pioneer Monster, resulting in the Honor Monster earphones. With the new devices, Honor provides sports fans some must-have gadgets to both improve their fitness and be entertained during training.

The Honor Monster earphones will make every music lover’s heart beat faster.

A perfect fit – Honor Band 3

The Honor Band 3 is the perfect companion for today’s active lifestyle. Its puristic design is perfectly fitted to the wrist and with only 18g comfortably to wear. The 0.19” PMOLED display is neatly integrated into the smooth surface of the device, providing all essential information at only one glance. Whether it is running, swimming or any other sports – the Honor Band 3 keeps its users on track.

The 3-axis accelerometer and PPG cardio tachometer precisely monitor and record all activities, enabling analysis of calories burned and distances in real-time. Continuous heart rate monitoring helps sports enthusiasts to find their perfect training level. The Honor Band 3 is also 5 ATM water resistant.

With the HUAWEI TruSleep technology, user can easily monitor their sleep quality. They also have the option to activate personalised sleep suggestions, provided by the Center for Dynamical Biomarkers of Harvard Medical School.

On the go, the wristband informs about incoming calls, SMS, e-mails or SNS with notifications and vibration alerts.

Honor Band 3 – key technical data:

  • Body: 43 mm (H) x 16.5 mm (W) x 10.3 mm (D) – translucent polycarbonate
  • Band: 16.3 mm (W), 115.12 mm + 107.26 mm (L) – TPU75
  • Running on devices with Android 4.4 (or later) or iOS 8.8 (or later)
  • 105 mAh battery, runtime up to 30 days
  • 256 KB RAM, 1 MB ROM, 16 MB Flash
  • 91-inches PMOLED black-and-white screen (128 x 32 px)
  • Supports running and swimming (waterproof level: 5 ATM)
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • 18 grams

The 105mAh lithium-ion battery makes it an endurance athlete with up to 30 days in battery life. The device is compatible with Android 4.4 or higher or iOS 8.0 or higher and will be available in Dynamic Orange, Classic Navy Blue and Carbon Black, for €69.

Genuine sound – Honor Monster earphones

A truly immersive premium sound experience has been in Honor’s focus for quite some time. Now, to bring the experience on the next level, Honor teamed up with headphone giant Monster and co-developed the Honor Monster earphones. The customized earphones combine cutting-edge Monster hardware with the Pure Monster Sound™ and HUAWEI’s self-developed Super Wide Sound (SWS) technology. The world-class 3D audio and video technology ensures accurate measures of headphones’ audio quality, deviation analysis compared to HiFi audio quality, sound compensation and enhancement as well as master tone tuning. The result: true mind-blowing and crystal-clear sound.

For wearing comfort, the lightweight earphones come in three sizes of soft silicon earplugs with in-ear design and are suitable for different wearing requests. Their semi-transparent style makes them a perfect match with the current Honor smartphone flagships. The adjustable cable as well as the three-button control ensure a fast and easy volume adjusting; the HiFi microphone provides a clear calling quality – music on, world off. The stylish earphones will be available in the trend colours Dark Blue, Pearl White and Red with Black, for €49.

Honor Sport Bluetooth earphones

Honor Sport Bluetooth earphones, Honor celebrates a unique premiere and introduces its first sports Bluetooth earphones to the market and consumers. The sleek and lightweight must-have gadget is the perfect workout companion and has a lot to offer: comfortable to wear, stable Bluetooth connection, long battery life, crisp premium sound quality, and – of course – wireless design which means no more tangled cables during workout sessions.

The earphones are a true highlight in sports fashion: Honor Sport Bluetooth earphones will be available in the three colours Black, Red and Blue and are manufactured with high-precision diamond-cut process and high-density CD pattern, presenting the beauty of light. They are equipped with IPX5 water and sweat resistance so that they will not be damaged during training. The 137 mAh lithium polymer battery runs up to eleven hours of music playback and phone calling for €69.

Honor just announced the Honor 9 at a event in Berlin

Meet the new smart phone from Honor hear it the new the Honor 9, with a Full HD 5.15-inch screen, Kirin 960 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, and Android 7 (Nougat) and 64GB of storage.

The Honor 9 has dual camera set up, with one 12MP colour sensor and one 20MP monochrome sensor for improved low-light performance.

Honor has also partnered with headphone specialists Monster, to develop the Honor Purity equalizer and a pair of earbuds. It’s currently unclear whether these buds will be bundled with the phone.

Screen: 5.15 inch, 1.920×1.080 FHD display, 428 ppi, 2.5D glass front
Processor: Kirin 960 octa-core (4x 2.4 GHz + 4x 1.8 GHz)
Memory: 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM + microSD card up to 256 GB

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OS: Android 7 (Nougat) with EMUI 5.1
Camera: 12 MP RGB + 20 MP monochrome dual-lens camera
Battery: 3,200 mAh battery with Fast Charging Technology
Bluetooth: 4.2
Charging:  USB Type-C supporting USB OTG, Huawei Fast charge
Weight: 155 grams

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What can we expect from the upgraded dual-lens camera?

  • Low-light photography: Thanks to a special pixel-binning algorithm, the Honor 9 offers low-light shooting capabilities of up to 200% brighter than previous generation cameras. This technology kicks in automatically when the lenses identify low-light situations.
  • Expressive portraits can be captured with the main and front camera – with or without bokeh effect.
  • The Moving Pictures mode captures immersive moments, giving a glimpse of what happened 1 second before and 1 second after the picture was taken (with audio).
  • The dual-camera provides hybrid zooming up to 2x whilst achieving superior image quality.
  • Panorama photos are even more impressive through the Honor 9 3D panorama function powered by FYUSE, capturing objects, selfies and scenery in 3D panorama.

The Honor 9 also supports 9V2A fast charging technology, which allows consumers to charge from 0% up to 40% within just 30 minutes.

“With the new Honor 9, we take manufacturing excellence to the next level”, said Eva Wimmers, President of Honor Western Europe. “Our world today is filled with pictures and moments we want to capture – Honor 9 does not only stand out through its elegant 3D curved glass back design, it also incorporates the newest camera features, easy to use for any proficiency level, and market-leading smartphone technologies – we build technology for people.”

The Honor 9 is available for pre-order now for £379.99 on vMall and Amazon. You can get it on a contract with Three in early July. The Honor 9 will be available in three colours – Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, and Midnight Black.

 

First look at the Vodafone Smart V8 priced at £160

Today Vodafone has announced there newest smart phone called the Vodafone Smart V8 thats runs Android v7.1 Nougat powered by Octa core 1.4 GHz Processor and it comes to 3 GB RAM with 32 GB of internal Memory and 256 GB of Expandable Memory via Micro SD card.

Vodafone Smart V8 is a 5.5″ smart phone priced at £160 on pay as you go
OS version: Android v7.1
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Processor: Octa-Core 1.4 GHz Processor
GPU: Adreno 505
Display: IPS LCD, 5.5-inches
PPI: 401
Memory: 3GB RAM, 32 GB of internal, Up to 256 GB Expandable
Camera: Rear 16 MP, Front 8 MP
Battery: Li-Ion, 3000 mAh
Sensor: Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light
Device Slim Size: 8 mm
GPS Tracking: YES, A-GPS
FM Radio: YES
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
Network: 2G, 3G, 4G
GPRS: YES
EDGE: YES
Bluetooth: YES, 4.1
USB: Micro USB 2.0
Weight: 166 grams
Colour: Grey
Back of the Vodafone Smart V8
The Vodafone Smart V8 is available in Vodafone start at £160 for pay as you go, or £19 per month) which includes unlimited texts, 500 minutes and 500MB of data.
quick look at the specs of the Smart V8
The review of the Vodafone Smart V8 will be up early next week after a long review time.

Nintendo Classic Mini SNES coming this September

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On 29th September the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo’s follow-up console to the legendary Nintendo Entertainment System, returns in a new petite form as the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

Launched in Europe in 1992, the Super Nintendo introduced what many consider some of the greatest video games of all time – classics such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart, Super Metroid and F-ZERO.

The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System contains 21 pre-installed classic games, can easily be plugged into any high-definition TV using the included HDMI cable. For the first time, players who pick up the system can enjoy the intergalactic adventure Star Fox 2, the sequel to the original Star Fox (originally titled Starwing upon release in Europe) game that was created during the Super Nintendo era but never released … anywhere!

The Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System has the same look and feel of the original system – only smaller – and comes pre-loaded with 21 games:

  • Contra III: The Alien Wars
  • Donkey Kong Country
  • EarthBound
  • Final Fantasy III
  • F-ZERO
  • Kirby Super Star
  • Kirby’s Dream Course
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
  • Mega Man X
  • Secret of Mana
  • Star Fox
  • Star Fox 2
  • Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting
  • Super Castlevania IV
  • Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts
  • Super Mario Kart
  • Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
  • Super Mario World
  • Super Metroid
  • Super Punch-Out!!
  • Yoshi’s Island

All of these games would be considered classics by anyone’s standards, and some of them in particular – Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy III, EarthBound and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – are massive role-playing games that can take dozens of hours to complete. Even for super fans who have played all of these games multiple times, the inclusion of the never-before-released Star Fox 2 will offer them something entirely new to enjoy (players must prove their skill by completing the first level of the original Star Fox before Star Fox 2 is unlocked to play).

Included with the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System are one HDMI cable, one USB power cable, and two wired Super NES Classic Controllers – perfect for players to dive into multiplayer action right away. Some of the games with multiplayer options include Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting, Super Mario Kart, Contra III: The Alien Wars and Secret of Mana.

Step back into the 90s and re-experience some timeless classics when the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System launches in Europe on 29th September.

New Agents of Mayhem Trailer and Screenshots Show Off the Bomb Shells

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Don’t be fooled by Joule’s beautiful, sweet exterior; behind the high fashion lies a mind of robotic engineering genius that makes her equally as comfortable walking the runways in stilettoes as engineering deployable murder turrets. With her Master Programmer ability, Joule is the perfect complement to Rama.

As the world’s foremost immunologist, Rama uses her deadshot ability gaining precision the more she charges her bow. As a shield buster Rama deals bonus damage to shields and pierces targets protected by hard shields.

No team is complete without a resident, football obsessed lunatic. Redcard wields his Hooligan weapon to pierce the skin of his unfortunate enemies, precisely hitting them with his close range charge attacks to clear the crowd.

When circumstances are at their most dire, when the pressure is at its absolute utmost, when the only solution is to send in the big guns, call in the Bomb Shells.

With the teleport technology capability of MAYHEM, agents in your squad are able to instantly teleport into and out of combat.

This allows on-the-fly swapping of agents in the field, allowing one to heal while another takes their place, or allowing the best agent for a particular fight or task in your squad of three to replace the currently active one.

Agents of MAYHEM is a single-player, open-world, third-person action game for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC gaming systems releasing on 18th August.

Arizona Sunshine coming to PSVR tomorrow (27th June)

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Vertigo Games and Jaywalkers Interactive have today announced that Arizona Sunshine, the zombie VR FPS, will be available for PlayStation VR (PS VR) in the PlayStation Store from tomorrow, 27th June 2017.

The PS VR version takes advantage of the PS4 Pro with enhanced visuals and includes a challenging additional game mode designed for use with the PS VR Aim Controller.

To celebrate the launch on PS VR, for a limited time only the Arizona Sunshine Launch Edition will be on offer.

From launch day through 4th July 2017, the game will come with an exclusive Arizona Sunshine PS4 theme. Additionally, PlayStation Plus members benefit from 10% launch discount during this time.

Review: Streets of Rogue

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To begin with Streets of Rogue is such a huge mash up of different genre’s that it would be difficult to pin point exactly what route its coming from, however if there is one thing for sure, the gameplay is absolutely hilarious and surprisingly deep.

Streets of Rogue begin with a city in desperate need of saving as a ruthless and dictatorial mayor has taken over, making everyone’s lives complete hell; including banning all alcohol! Before long the city had fallen into a state of chaos, but there is still hope! A secretive organisation known only as the Resistance has been formed to fight back against the mayor’s tyrannical leader ship and that is where our tale begins.

Just from playing the initial tutorial, allowing me a grasp of the controls and certain actions I knew what I was getting myself into and boy did I enjoy every minute of it. The great thing about Streets of Rogue is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously, which lends well to its comedic touch when certain actions happen in the world and when interacting with the AI.

Each level is always different from the last and the main goal is to complete the tasks and get out of there once done, however unless your super careful, chaos is more than likely to ensue. Missions can vary from collecting a certain item, freeing a prisoner or destroying objects. In most cases this is covered by a few guards, the actual police or a really angry shopkeeper, you never actually know what you’re going to get. The missions themselves can feel a little repetitive after a while as there isn’t much variety to them. The main difference you will probably see is the difficulty in completing them.

There is both a main and side mission for each level and while the side mission is obviously not mandatory, you can get some cool bonuses for completing them in the form of new weapons, items or experience which you can use to further develop your character and gain even better skills.

Speaking of characters, there are a ton of them and some of which you can access by helping them in the actual game. Want to be a thug, gorilla or straight up naked? Nothing seems to be off limits here, however some of them are locked behind certain conditions that you’ll need to complete, giving you something to work towards.

One of my favourite aspects of the game (hopefully I’m not seen as a violent person for this) is when a new level loads and the whole area is having a riot; its mass chaos as all the citizens are against each other. I remember just starting the level and the AI sees and decides to rush me in which I run past a police officer who then attacks the person who was after me. It just adds a whole other dynamic to the level itself rather than just having the AI walking around constantly and not really making an impact other than when you engage them.

During the game you will pick up coins and these are pretty useful, so get as many as you can. These will help when it comes to buying potential new weapons, drinks and food for your health or drugs. They can be retrieved by beating up certain individuals in the world, opening chests or by simply breaking things and getting lucky.

At this point it’s hard to pinpoint what Streets of Rogue is working towards. The game is getting a regular stream of updates and the gameplay is already so varied, it’s hard to think what else the developers could possibly add at this point, but at the same time that’s the beauty of it as there no creative restraints.

For me personally it’s attractive just due to the fact that it’s a game that I don’t need to think so hard about and instead focus more on just enjoying the experience. Whether I play the villain and take out all the innocents or beat up the shopkeeper, so I can take his key and access the back room where the chest is, it has a real go with the flow kind of vibe, but yet not so unfocused due to mission objectives and actually having a beginning and end goal.

When it comes down to it, Streets of Rogue is definitely a fun game to play and when you first boot it up, can throw you for a loop just based on how out there it actually is. It’s a good laugh and I look forward to seeing what other zany updates will be added to it in the future.

Review: Britax ADVANSAFIX III SICT Car Seat

Here is our review of the Britax ADVANSAFIX III SICT Car Seat.

The ADVANSAFIX III SICT is our new seat for growing children from 9 kg up to 36 kg. The 5-point harness safely secures small children up to 18 kg in the car seat. For larger children, who are secured with the car’s 3-point seat belt, the SecureGuard provides an additional 4th contact point keeping the lap belt at the correct position. The seat also features removable SICT for additional side impact protection. What’s also unique are the multiple recline positions for all ages up to 36 kg. Advanced safety and comfort for your growing child.

What’s in the box?

The box contains the car seat and various instructions, along with some ISOFIX clips and a flexible SICT.

A Closer Look

Fitting the Car Seat

The ADVANSAFIX III SICT comes with some ISOFIX insert guides.

There is also a guard protecting the mechanism you need to remove.

Then it’s just a case of fitting into your car which only takes a few moments.

Britax also provide a number of videos on their website detailing fitting, including this one:

Final Thoughts

The Britax ADVANSAFIX III SICT is available in a wide variety of colours, including Cosmos Black (the one we are reviewing here), Flame Red, Storm Grey, Ocean Blue, Mineral Purple, Black Marble and Green Marble.

The ADVANSAFIX III SICT car seat is designed for babies and children from 9 months all the way up to 12 years old, so you should get quite a lot of use out of it!

I found fitting the seat into the car very simple and easy – it only took a few moments.

To ensure that the ADVANSAFIX III SICT will work with your car, Britax have a list of cars and their various models so you can easily tell if the seat is compatible. It is worth checking this out before you purchase the seat.

Depending on the age of the child sitting in the seat, you will either be using the integrated 5-point harness or your cars 3-point seat belt. The integrated harness was easy to use and adjust.

Along with seat comes a SICT. This SICT is actually reduces impact forces by minimising the distance between the car and the car seat and deforms to absorb the energy before it reaches your child. All you do is fit it between the seat and the door – very simple and adds yet more piece of mind.

There is also a V-Tether which attaches to the seat in order to provide even greater protection.

The seat can also recline into three different positions ensuring a more comfortable journey.

I can highly recommend the ADVANSAFIX III SICT if you want a high quality, safe and secure car seat that is very easy to fit and is one that you can get around 11 years of use out of – how’s that for value for money!

The Britax ADVANSAFIX III SICT car seat is available now for around £250, but as usual look around for the best deal.

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You can learn more from the Britax website.

Win Taboo on Blu-ray

To celebrate the release of Taboo on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital download, we have 3 copies to give away on Blu-ray.

Gritty, atmospheric, and visually stunning, TABOO is a thrilling and immersive journey into a world of 19th century political and psychological intrigue, as Academy Award®夐-nominated actor Tom Hardy leads an all-star cast on a descent into pre-Victorian London’s heart of darkness.

Set in 1814, TABOO follows James Keziah Delaney (Tom Hardy), a man who has been to the ends of the earth and returns irrevocably changed. Believed to be long dead, he returns home to London from Africa to inherit what is left of his father’s shipping empire and rebuild a life for himself. But his father’s legacy is a poisoned chalice, and with enemies lurking in every dark corner, James must navigate increasingly complex territories and assemble his very own delinquent league of the damned to avoid his own death sentence. Encircled by conspiracy, murder and betrayal, a dark family mystery unfolds in a combustible tale of love and treachery.

The series is collectively brought to life by a talented, international ensemble cast that, in addition to Hardy, includes Jonathan Pryce, Oona Chaplin, Stephen Graham, Michael Kelly, Jessie Buckley, David Hayman, Tom Hollander, Jason Watkins, Franke Potente, Jefferson Hall, Ed Hogg, Leo Bill, Christopher Fairbank, Richard Dixon, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Woodeson, Lucian Msamati, and introducing Robert Parker.

Unlike anything to receive a Saturday evening prime time slot on BBC1, the gripping eight-part series is a dark, moody, and subversive take on the classic period drama that paints Georgian London at its grisly best.  Based on an original story by Tom and his father, Chips Hardy, the series reunites Hardy with Academy Award®-nominated writer Steven Knight for their third collaboration following Locke and Peaky Blinders.

TABOO is created by Steven Knight with Tom Hardy, and Chips Hardy, who is also the show’s consulting producer. Executive producers are Ridley Scott and Kate Crowe for Scott Free London, Tom Hardy and Dean Baker for Hardy Son & Baker, and Steven Knight. The series is produced by Scott Free London and Hardy Son & Baker for BBC One and FX with Sonar Entertainment distributing worldwide outside the UK.

With a second season of TABOO already confirmed, now is the time to catch up on 2017’s most addictive new series.

How to enter to win

We have three copies of Taboo to give away on Blu-ray.

For your chance to win a copy simply enter below:

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Two Minute Review: Hape Little Red Rider

It’s time for another two minute review – this time it’s the Little Red Rider from Hape.

This is how Hape describe the Little Red Rider:

“This wooden car transforms from a balanced walker to a foot-powered ride-on. There’s room to stow essentials in the “trunk.”

Once your child is comfortable pushing the walker, encourage pretend play by transporting animals, dolls, or blocks.”

What’s in the box?

The box contains the Little Red Rider (in two pieces), a manual and some screws.

A Closer Look

Final Thoughts

The Little Red Rider comes packed in two pieces – the main bike and the handle bars. To fit them you just slide them into the holes and put in the 4 screws. The lower set of 2 screws are actually really quite fiddly to get tighten because they are right next to the wheel. They are also very tight and if you don’t do them up fully they can move around which means the handle bars more slightly.

There is a little bottom rest to stop your child from slipping off the back of the bike when they are sitting on it, and this keeps them in place.

There is room for small toys under the seat too if they want to take something for a ride along.

The bike moves along by the child walking it along rather than with peddles.

The Little Red Rider is very well constructed and looks great too and should provide your child with hours of fun!

The Little Red Rider from Hape is available now priced £49.95 and is aimed at children aged 12 months and older.

You can learn more about Hape from their website.