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Early hands-on with Monster Hunter Now

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In the past few weeks I’ve been fortunate enough to get hands-on with Monster Hunter Now, the upcoming new game from Niantic, and it’s genuinely really impressed me with what it has to offer.

Similar to with Pokémon Go; you explore and benefit from interacting with locations in the real world, battling against monsters, with daily quests to keep you interested and engaged.

The combat feels extremely intuitive, and with the monsters that you hunt all having different weaknesses; you’ll frequently find yourself switching between different weapons, which really does help in keeping things feeling varied, fresh and fun.

Monster Hunter Now doesn’t officially launch until September 14th, but it really does feel like they’re onto something with this one. Does it have the staying power of Pokémon Go and will people still be playing this one multiple years down the line? Only time will tell. The Monster Hunter franchise has been in existence for nearly 20 years now though, and there’s definitely a very real possibility that Monster Hunter Now could be here for the long haul.

Megan Fox to voice Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1

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Image provided courtesy of Warner Bros. Games

Megan Fox’s voice and likeness will officially be part of Warner Bros. Games’ upcoming new fighting game Mortal Kombat 1, with the actress having the following to say about the news:

“I grew up playing Mortal Kombat and I can’t believe that I’m voicing a character in the new game… It’s an honour to be a part of one of the greatest video game legacies of all time“.

Megan Fox will be lending her voice and likeness to the role of Nitara, a character that utilises her claws, fangs, and aerial abilities, taking on any opponent in her path in a quest to protect her vampiric race.

Mortal Kombat 1 will officially be releasing on September 19th, and you can check out the new trailer showcasing Megan Fox as Nitara right now on YouTube.

New Mortal Kombat 1 Trailer Revealed Featuring Dave Bautista

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A new trailer has officially now been revealed for Mortal Kombat 1, featuring Dave Bautista.

Directed by Tom Kuntz (with cinematography from Academy Award nominee Matthew Libatique), it’s a reimagining of the iconic Mortal Monday TV commercial that first aired back in 1993, and Dave Bautista himself had the following to say about this huge moment in franchise history:

“I vividly remember the original Mortal Monday commercial, especially the iconic scream… That’s what started my journey as a fan of Mortal Kombat, which continues to this day 30 years later. I’m very thrilled and honored to be a part of the game’s legacy.“

Mortal Kombat 1 is officially scheduled to launch on September 19th and will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

You can check out the new trailer over on YouTube now.

Dead Man’s Shoes returns to UK cinemas in September

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Originally released back in 2004, Shane Meadows’ Dead Man’s Shoes is officially set to return to UK cinemas next month, including a special showing on September 12th as part of the BFI Southbank’s Acting Hard season where Shane Meadows will be present for a Q&A.

Other films to be featured in the BFI’s Acting Hard season include Nick Love’s The Football Factory and Ken Loach’s Sweet Sixteen, with the rather interesting theme of the season being the exploration of representations of working-class masculinity in British cinema.

Dead Man’s Shoes is definitely a very interesting, gritty psychological thriller that’s well worth checking out. Hard hitting, yet impactful. It’ll be in cinemas nationwide on September 15th, and for those curious; you can check out a new official trailer for the film below.

Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 now available on Nintendo Switch Online

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Originally released in Europe in the year 2000 for the Game Boy Color, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is now available via the Nintendo Switch Online store, as too is Pokémon Stadium 2.

As someone that was a huge fan of the original Pokémon Trading Card Game (and that owned the complete Base, Jungle and Fossil sets that the game was based around); this is huge news that the game will now be accessible on Nintendo Switch, and should bring a whole new audience to what was the first video game adaptation of the real life Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Pokémon Stadium 2 meanwhile was first released in Europe in 2001, and although it wasn’t quite as successful as its predecessor Pokémon Stadium; it did go on to sell over 2.5 million units worldwide, ranking it inside the top 20 best selling video games on the console.

Both games are officially available now via Nintendo’s online subscription service.

Pokémon Presents live stream to air on August 8th

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A brand new Pokémon Presents event will be available for streaming on August 8th, live from the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

The presentation will take place at 2pm BST, with around half an hour of Pokémon news to look forward to, detailing the latest happenings across the brand.

What news are you hoping to hear from this latest Pokémon Presents?

Fashion Dreamer will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch this November

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Marvelous Europe today announced that Fashion Dreamer, their upcoming fashion and communication title, will be releasing exclusively for Nintendo Switch on November 3rd.

Fashion Dreamer is an exciting title that will enable you to express your creativity, creating iconic looks and allowing you to explore your inner designer. You’ll be able to explore the work of other designers and take inspiration from them, increasing your influence along the way by completing different design challenges and unlocking further customisation options in the process.

A physical release for the title has been confirmed, and the pre-order process will begin soon.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are now available in Session: Skate Sim

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A new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem themed update has now been made available in Session: Skate Sim, a free update that will allow you to take control of your favourite half shelled heroes and skate the New York sewer system.

The update comes complete with a brand new filter in the replay editor inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem artistic direction team and a collection of themed objects and content has also been added, inspired by our anthropomorphic favourites.

Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are all included here, and the update is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC.

Bowling For Soup Release Animated Video for 1985

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With their upcoming new Greatest Hits album officially due for release on August 25th, Bowling For Soup have now put out a brand new animated video for 1985.

Originally released back in 2004, 1985 has now been re-recorded for their upcoming album, and it’s the freshly recorded version that’s been given the animated treatment here.

Other songs included on the new Songs People Actually Liked – Volume 2 release include the likes of Almost, High School Never Ends, and Ohio (Come Back To Texas), and for those interested in seeing some of these classics performed live? You’ll be able to catch Bowling For Soup live in the UK when they return to these shores in 2024 with Less Than Jake.

You can check out the official new animated video for 1985 below:

Geras from Mortal Kombat 11 to return in Mortal Kombat 1

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Mortal Kombat 11’s Geras is the latest confirmed character to be joining the main roster for Mortal Kombat 1, with the next instalment in the franchise officially set for release on September 19th.

Other confirmed characters include Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka, and there’s also now a brand new trailer for the game that you can check out right now on YouTube.

Although the game won’t officially be dropping until September; those that pre-order the game for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S will receive access to the Mortal Kombat 1 Pre-Order Beta (which will run from August 18th-21st), providing an early opportunity to get hands on with the game and find out exactly what Warner Bros. Games has to offer with this one.

As well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Mortal Kombat 1 is also set to be released for Nintendo Switch and PC, and every person that pre-orders the game on any platform will receive Shang Tsung as an in-game playable character.