There are plenty of reasons why you might’ve missed the Destiny 2 beta, which was open to any and all PS4 and Xbox One players this past weekend. Or it could be that you’re just like me: someone who has every intention of buying and playing Destiny 2, yet purposefully skipped the beta entirely. If that sounds absurd, hear me out on why abstaining from beta tests for your most anticipated games is actually in your best interest. This is for those people who know Destiny, love Destiny, played the

Spam bots have existed almost since the first day the internet came into existence, so it’s no surprise that they’re pretty much everywhere, from dating apps to email chains to fake Facebook profiles. But PSN and Xbox Live users are reporting a bit of a surge in spam activity lately, all from supposedly college-age women who find people via member search and are just looking for new people to talk to. Now seems like as good a time as any to remind you: do not give out information to strangers on

I’ve completed Dark Souls 3, but, after getting stuck on the boss of Archdragon Peak, I haven’t played it for months. When I fire the game up, a warning tells me that I quit without saving last time – a certain sign of a Dark Souls hissy fit. It makes for an unusual, tumbling twist on the standard Dark Souls environments. But then, people have completed Dark Souls using everything from racing wheels to toy trumpets, so I decide I’ll get by on brio and perseverance alone. It’s beautiful and horri

It’s not uncommon for movies to undergo reshoots, but none are as interesting and possibly tone-changing as the redux of Justice League. Hilariously, Henry Cavill’s facial hair could cause quite a problem for reshoots, as he clearly isn’t the Man of Steel razors. If there’s one thing Whedon does well, it’s snappy banter – a must for a team-up movie. Want more Justice League news? Check out the Justice League trailer from SDCC.

This week Game of Thrones finally gave the Greyjoy plotline the injection of life it has been desperately looking for. With the fate of her character thrillingly in the balance, I spoke to Gemma Whelan, who plays Yara Greyjoy. There’s so much stuff like that [in Game of Thrones] that other shows just don’t have the budget for”. That seems especially prescient right now, after the explosive end to Game of Thrones season 7 episode 2. She’s right, but keeping everything entirely secret feels like a

Game of Thrones season 7 has some brand-new shiny opening credits that reflect the wintry mood but, as one eagle-eyed Redditor pointed out, it’s also offering up a big clue to do with The Hound’s prophecy. Reddit user RohitMSasi (H/T Harper’s Bazaar) has noticed a big difference just east of the Wall in the show’s opening credits (and I bet you just skip it every time, right? A side-by-side of season 7’s credits alongside the version from season 6 shows that the sea next to the Wall is in the pr

Overwatch is a truly dynamic game, which means there’s always something new going on behind the scenes or in the community. Each week, we’ll have a round-up of the latest game news. Here’s what Overwatch fans need to know for the week of July 24. (Source)Doomfist vs DoomfistRemember the credo of every Blizzard game ever: don’t stand in the shiny stuff. Or in this case, don’t stand in the splash zone of Doomfist’s ultimate, even when it looks like he just jumped to his own death.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War will have a much tougher job than its predecessor, largely because few expected Shadow of Mordor to be any good. What’s the best way to play Middle-earth: Shadow of War? What did you learn from the reactions to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor? So both sides of the game really support each other.” Read our Middle-earth: Shadow of War info article to catch up with all the news and see how Shadow of War isn’t just a siege simulator.

Square Enix’s promising 3 vs 3 brawler is out in early 2018 – don’t miss our Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT hands-on preview to see why we’re calling it ‘Final Fantasy’s version of Smash Bros’ – and the good news is that you’ll be able to play it even sooner. We’ve got 12,000 keys to give away for the PS4 closed beta later this year, with dates to follow shortly. All you have to do is enter your email address and follow the simple steps below to get your code to redeem on the Square Enix site. Two p

We’re part of that universe, we’re part of the darkest corner of that universe so our charter was to have the scariest zombie mode ever. Is Call of Duty: WW2’s zombies mode really that scary? Is Call of Duty: WW2 zombies scary enough to make a grown man shriek in a room full of huge strangers? Will Call of Duty: WW2 zombies have Easter eggs and other mysteries? Read our Call of Duty: WW2 recap article and watch the first full Call of Duty: WW2 Zombies trailer to learn more about the undead menac

PES 2018 has blinked first in the virtual footie stakes by offering a free week-long beta involving national teams France and Brazil. Step right this way for all of those answers and more. Yes, yes, it’s a beta so take things with a pinch (or should that be shaker?) 3 v 3 online gamesSo far, this is the absolute highlight of the PES 2018 beta. As for improvements that need to be made sharpish…These keepers couldn’t catch a coldThis is the biggest worry for PES 2018.

Warm, funny and quietly risk-taking, this autobiographical love-story starring Silicon Valley stalwart Kumail Nanjiani gives the ailing romcom genre a topical shot in the arm. Up-and-coming stand-up Kumail (Nanjiani) can’t commit to quirky psychology student Emily (a feisty Zoe Kazan), despite their great rapport. Nanjiani, his stage act morphing from one-man shows about Pakistani politics and cricket rules into a career-threatening confessional meltdown, shows a new range. THE VERDICT: Mixing a

After a slower episode last week, things are picking up again in Twin Peaks. But in the opening moments of episode 11 we see that she survived, which is bad news for Horne. Bobby and Shelly reunitedIn the Double R it’s confirmed that Becky is in fact the daughter of Shelly and Bobby Briggs (Dana Ashbrook). Is this one of the eight entrances to the Black Lodge hinted at in The Secret History of Twin Peaks? Cole’s deadpan delivery of “He’s dead.” as he observes the freshly beheaded Hastings is the

Game of Thrones season 7 episode 2 brings a lovely mix of sex, violence, and plotting. Interestingly, in Season 7 episode 1 we see Sam leafing through a book about dragonglass. Read more 9 questions I have after watching Game of Thrones season 7 episode 1 – DragonstoneThe disgraced-Maester Qyburn is a master of secret plans. I really, really hope so. After Euron invites him to save his sister during the battle at the end of the episode, Theon suffers an attack of post-traumatic stress disorder,

It’s not often that an episode title alone makes you shiver in anticipation but the third instalment of Game of Thrones season 7 – Queen’s Justice – will do just that. The King’s Landing-related action this week seems to stem from Euron swaggering (seriously, is that his one mode of walking?) through the streets of King’s Landing and waltzing into the throne, probably to drop off that gift. Yeah, it’s Ellaria and Yara – most likely to be the subject of the Queen’s Justice. Ominously, the royal e

Game of Thrones season 7, episode 2 was quite a rollercoaster, wasn’t it? All the pieces are moving in to place; characters are being butchered – and there’s even time for a touching reunion or two. All in an episode’s work for Thrones and, as you can imagine, the internet took the comings and goings of Westeros in a nice, calm fashion**They did not. #GameOfThones #DemThrones pic.twitter.com/7N2Lomsa4SJuly 24, 2017Missandei corrects the Azor Ahai prophecy translation. @GameOfThronesJuly 24, 2017

Like you, I was drifting pleasantly towards the end of Game of Thrones season 7, episode 2. Stormborn represents Game of Thrones at its brilliant best – while far from unpredictable, its showmanship is second to none. Theon’s cowardly turn at the end of it and the shocking death of a pair of Sand Snakes were the necessary twists to a plot fast becoming one of the show’s best. While all the plotting and scheming will please the hardcore fans, the showrunners know that sex and violence are one of

Marvel Studios ruled Hall H at San Diego Comic Con 2017. Captain Marvel will be the first MCU prequel movieWonder Woman must have set a precedent because now Marvel Studios has a prequel movie planned. Captain Marvel will be set pre-Iron Man in the ‘90s , according to an announcement during its SDCC panel and that throws up some interesting questions. Iconic comic baddies The Skrulls are joining the MCUThe Skrulls will be the primary antagonists in Captain Marvel. The Grandmaster is related to T

Sandwiched between heavy hitters Warner Bros. and Marvel Studios, overnight phenomenon Stranger Things drew one of the biggest crowds on the Hall H stage at this year’s SDCC. In a panel hosted by comedian Patton Oswalt, the moderator went to somewhat unnecessary lengths to avoid even the mildest of spoilers, refusing to ask pre-prepared questions to no-doubt well-rehearsed cast members. Details on the new cast members (including an ’80s icon)The major revelation, of course, were those three new

Westworld season 2 might only be one week into shooting, but that didn’t stop HBO releasing an incredible teaser during its Hall H panel at SDCC 2017. ), but in your drunken state of excitement and euphoria, there’s a few things you might have missed which give us clues to what to expect from the new season. Most of the landscapes in the teaser are familiar to us from season 1 but some fans have suggested that we’re seeing some of SamuraiWorld as well. The other world was teased at the end of se