Microsoft announce new Halo game at Gamescom 2015

Microsoft has announced a brand new Halo game at Gamescom 2015. Halo Wars 2, the sequel to the real-time strategy spin-off of the popular franchise, will be developed by Creative Assembly, the team behind Alien Isolation and the Total War series. The game will be released on Xbox One and …

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05/08/2015
Chris Smith
Vinyl

The 9 weirdest UK number 1 singles of all time

Britain is renowned for producing good music, with the Beatles, David Bowie, Radiohead, the Rolling Stones and too many more to list all emerging from our wonderful isles. Unfortunately, the British public has quite a fondness for novelty singles too. Here are 9 of the weirdest songs to hit number …

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05/08/2015
Chris Smith
ZX Spectrum

6 retro gadgets that are making a comeback

It’s a miracle! After 3 years in the wilderness, and many rumours of it being killed off for good, Apple launched a brand new version of the iPod Touch, Shuffle and Nano. Of course, the iPod revival started long before that (and arguably inspired Apple to design some new models). …

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04/08/2015
Chris Smith

The Surprisingly Easy App of the Week: WhoSampled

Every week, we bring you an app that’ll make your life easier. In this week’s post, we’re going to help you find out who your favourite singers and bands have ripped off with WhoSampled. What is it? WhoSampled is a ”˜music DNA discovery’ app, which – in simple terms – …

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03/08/2015
Chris Smith
Fantastic Four

August New Releases: Movies

We’re coming to end of blockbuster season at the cinema, but there are still plenty of massive films coming out this month (as well as a few smaller gems). Thursday 6th Fantastic Four Stars: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell The long-awaited reboot of Marvel’s first family …

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03/08/2015
Chris Smith