Ti West’s The House of the Devil is a rarity. A back-to-basics throwback to the horror fundamentals of the late 70s and early 80s, set in the period that at no time gives a self aware wink. Made in 2009, the exceptional attention to every facet of the era is so successful that if you were flicking through the cable channels and turned it on you would believe it was in fact a lost gem. The marketing campaign for the film even included a VHS copy for fans. Channeling elements of the popular slasher, babysitter in peril and satanic panic…

In the age of consoles, touchscreen devices and smart televisions, it would be simple to assume that hardware such as the PC keyboard are fast becoming redundant. However, with PC games still topping lists and professionals still making use of these timeless gadgets in offices around the world; 2017 has seen the utilisation of some of the best mechanical keyboards yet. Corsair K95 RGB Platinum With Cherry MX RGB speed or Cherry MX RGB Brown options, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is pretty much at the top of its game. Created for flawless performance and the best typing or gaming…

Ever since the PS4 came out, players have been concerned over the amount of storage space on the console. The standard PS4 hard drive only accommodates around 500GB or 1TB of space. Given how storage intensive installing games on the console is it is unlikely that the standard hard drive will be able to sustain the average gamer’s installations for the rest of the PS4’s lifetime (At least not without some clear-outs every now and again!). Until recently, gamers who wanted to boost their storage capacity have often been restricted to the default hard drive upgrade of up to 2TB.…

Today I am looking at a very interesting encounter from Epic Battle Fantasy 4. The game series is a typical turn-based RPG in execution, but the way it presents itself is as a tongue-in-cheek satire of RPGs in general. It pokes fun at everything from common enemy types like slimes, which have been turned into cute blobs with cat faces, to the main characters themselves who are caricatures of their traditional roles, though as the games went on they did start to develop their own personalities. The game starts with a slight recap of the previous one, introducing our three…

As one of the best phones on the market, it’s no surprise that the Samsung S8 will be the phone of choice for many consumers this year. However, Samsung fans may find the decision between a Samsung S8 and S8 Plus to be much more daunting. The Samsung S8 and its larger brother are difficult to tell apart in terms of specs, but with a little research, a clear winner emerges. Below we take a look at the differences between the Samsung S8 and the S8 Plus and give you our pick. The Screen  The most obvious point of comparison…

When it comes to Netherealm you can’t expect anything less than an all-out war, and thankfully, Injustice 2 didn’t disappoint. Injustice 2’s fulfilling story mode mixes in the right amount of novelty and graphic novel grit to appease casual gamers and DC fanatics alike. The single player campaign stands as a complete who’s, who of DC characters just waiting to tear pieces into each other. Injustice 2’s story sees Earth come under attack from Brainiac, a powerful being who travels the universe with one purpose: to destroy cities. In an effort to save humanity, the justice League, Batman, Superman and…

High quality weather effects are the icing on the cake when it comes to a compelling experience. For years’ weather has been integral to gameplay, as monsters come out at nightfall, in harsh rains and misty landscapes! All the way back to N64’s Zelda Ocarina of Time, you knew you were in trouble if you were stuck in the fields at night. Below we take a look at 5 games with amazing weather effects that will draw you in to the gaming experience. Dying Light  One of the best games in recent memory to cultivate a convincing weather cycle was…

Today I’m looking at the boss of Marvel vs. Camcom, Onslaught. The game itself doesn’t say much about who Onslaught is, but it also bears out that whoever he is, he has a lot of power and is mostly certainly an evil villain of some sort, given the city in the background of the fight seems to be on fire. After a bit of digging, though, I did indeed find out who he was. His origin is a bit complicated, but can be summarized fairly well. Basically, Magneto, long time enemy of the X-Men and a mutant with magnetic powers,…

As one of the highest quality smartphone offerings on the market, the Samsung Galaxy S8 has buyers across the world very excited. 2017 will see the hordes of shoppers rushing to get their Samsung S8’s, and will be looking for the best add-ons that can be found on the market. Below we take a look at the best accessories to match with the Samsung Galaxy S8, so you can get the most out of your purchase! Samsung Wireless Convertible charger  The Samsung Wireless Convertible charger is a great option for those who want to keep their devices charged without the…

Present day gamers have it easy when it comes to getting their hands on high quality videogames. That’s why a little help may be needed to get the right hardware, which will allow the visuals to be viewed in all their non-pixelated glory. For the best choice of projector to go with your game station of preference, whether it be the Nintendo Switch, PS4 pro, (soon to be released) Xbox One Scorpio or even your latest high tech gaming laptop or PC build, see our top 10 picks for gaming movie projectors below! ViewSonic PJD7720HD – under £500 There’s nothing…

 It’s 2017, and a new type of sports is slowly making its way to the big leagues of the sports industry– eSports. A clear sign that times are changing and we’re slowly making ourselves comfortable in the virtual dimension, eSports is an entire world of gaming established between electronic systems, moderated by human “referees” and computer interfaces, and played by professional gamers across the globe. That’s right. Who knew gaming could actually become a profession? What are eSports? Typically, eSports come in multi-player video game tournaments organized and played between gaming facilitators and skilled players. Common games include fighting, real-time…

Today I will be looking at Digimon World 3, one of my favorite JRPGs and indeed one of my favorite games in general. Specifically, I will be explaining the mechanics of the game and how one could get started playing it. So, to begin with, we start the game on a street corner, where a boy, Junior, is waiting for his friends, Teddy and Ivy. As he waits, he sees a news report from some store TVs that many members of the terrorist group A.o.A. have been captured. The group does play in with the story later, but they aren’t…

Every development cycle, there are new games to get excited for and this year is no different. There are some fantastic games to look forward to, and some more are sure to be unveiled at E3 next month. You’ll also be pleased to hear that a lot of the games on the way have significant ties to comic books, so let’s look at some of the coolest titles coming soon. Spiderman PS4 Exclusive to PS4 is Spiderman, and while we don’t have a release date yet, we can’t wait for this one. Unveiled at the last E3, it’s got hit…

Whilst some might think that we are heading in a direction of compact hardware, monitors still have the upper hand against built in displays, find our top 5 choice of ultrawide monitors below: Acer Predator X34 A solidly built gaming monitor from one of the most popular electronics corporations, which also has a sleek design, it is still standing strong against its competitors. With 100% sRGB coverage and a whopping 34-inch curved monitor, it can effortlessly immerse you in the gaming universe. Best for: Gaming Display The Acer Predator X34 is a 34-inch monitor with an aspect ratio of 21:9…

Racing games played on a standard controller are captivating, but they aren’t as immersive as a full-on steering wheel controller. A high-quality racing wheel can help put you right in the driver’s seat, whether you are cruising inner-city roads or are going 120mph round the Nürburgring! As you steer the wheel, you’ll be able to feel the contours of the road, the harshness of the terrain, and the thrill of the pushback as you drift around the racetrack. There is a wealth of options on the market, but if you’re looking for a high-quality steering wheel, you’re going to want…

Like many long running video game series, Legend of Zelda has staples that gamers would come to expect, like the general nature of the game, running around, investigating dungeons, collecting items, and so on. Today, I will be looking at one of these staples, which pertains to boss battles, and usually the final boss: The Dead Man’s Volley. Simply put, the Dead Man’s Volley is where the boss(usually Ganon in some form or another) fires an energy blast at you, and you have to knock it back at them with your weapon. They will usually knock it back again, and…

With the explosion of live-broadcasting, partly thanks to Twitch, we thought that it would be interesting to interview someone who isn’t a newcomer to the scene. Jane, a life-caster, gamer and foodie, has plenty of knowledge within this field. Enjoy the interview. – When Did Your Life-casting Hobby Begin? I started October 25, 2007 – What Inspired You To Begin Life-casting? It was a fairly new concept at the time and I love being a pioneer. One of my friends told me that his brother was lifecasting on this new website, Justin.tv, and after a few minutes of watching him…

Today I am looking at the final bosses of the Nintendo 64 Spider-Man game. While it isn’t related to a movie and thus one I had forgotten, I took another look at it recently and the finale of it certainly stands out. So does the plot in general, since it isn’t based on a movie, but I’ll try to move on to the ending fairly quickly. The game starts at the Science Expo 2000, where Doctor Otto Octavius, formerly supervillan Doctor Octopus, is showing off some invention he made. Both Peter Parker and Eddie Brock are there taking pictures when…

2016 was a massive year for gamers, but 2017’s releases look to put last year’s to shame. This year we have the massive Call of Duty WW2 to look forward to, the first strictly ‘boots on the ground’ release from the franchise in years, and the next wave of intergalactic warfare in Star Wars Battlefront 2. If you’re not a big fan of multiplayer games, then Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 will quench your thirst, with an expansive open world single player to keep you occupied for days. Below we take a look at 5 mainstream upcoming games that should…