Pirates of the Caribbean producer Jerry Bruckheimer has revealed that Johnny Depp’s future within the franchise “is yet to be decided”, despite the actor recently suggesting that he would never play Jack Sparrow again. Following the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales in 2017, Disney …
Read More »Turning Red review: “One of the stronger Pixar movies of the last decade”
If Pixar movies are, y’know, for kids (they’re not, of course, or at least not exclusively), then you have to admire just how adult their themes are. Mortality, obsolescence, our planet’s demise, emotional dissonance, abstract thought… and now, in Turning Red, menstruation, a topic that ridiculously remains taboo in much …
Read More »Heres how to watch today’s Nintendo Direct
Wondering exactly how to watch the Nintendo Direct today? We’re here to help. The surprise Nintendo Direct which was announced just yesterday will kick off today, February 9, at 14:00 PT / 17:00 ET/ 22:00 GMT. Nintendo has said that the showcase will feature approximately 40 minutes of brand new …
Read More »Wallace and Gromit creator is working on “a mad open-world” game for PC and console
Wallace and Gromit studio Aardman is currently developing “a mad open-world” game for PC and consoles, a recent job listing has revealed. The studio, which is primarily known for producing animated films and TV shows – including Chicken Run, Creature Comforts and Shaun the Sheep – is delving into the …
Read More »Kirby and the Forgotten Land amiibo hinted at via Nintendo website
Kirby and the Forgotten Land appears to have amiibo support, according to the Japanese Nintendo website. Originally spotted by Nintendo Life (opens in new tab), the Japanese Nintendo store’s listing for the game (opens in new tab) features the phrase: “This software supports the following functions – amiibo.” This could …
Read More »New on Disney Plus in August 2021: All the new movies and shows
As another new month rolls around, so does another new batch of movies and TV shows to stream on Disney Plus. New Marvel series What If…? starts streaming this August and questions the hypotheticals of the MCU, while the Emma Stone-led movie Cruella is now available to watch for no …
Read More »Pokemon Unite is available to play as a network test until tomorrow
A public network test has gone live in Japan for the upcoming Pokemon Unite free-to-play title. Launching next month for the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Unite is currently undergoing a public network test in Japan, and as Nintendo Life details (opens in new tab), if you create yourself an eShop account …
Read More »Lego Super Mario Luigi set details revealed and Bowser is on the way too
The Luigi Lego set grows closer to launch and will introduce co-op and other ways to play. Lego Super Mario was announced by Nintendo last year, and about a year later a Luigi set was confirmed. At the time, not much was known about the set, but now we’ve got …
Read More »Animal Crossing: New Horizons has “more to come” Nintendo president confirms
Animal Crossing: New Horizons will get future updates, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser confirms. During the Nintendo Direct for E3 2021, Animal Crossing: New Horizons didn’t make an appearance, which was of concern to many fans. However, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser has clarified the game’s future in …
Read More »Pokemon Unite launches next month for Switch and later this year for mobile
Pokemon Unite will be launching this year on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Pokemon Unite has been confirmed to be releasing this year, coming first to Nintendo Switch, and then mobile devices later in the year. While the game is free-to-play (or free-to-start as Nintendo …
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