Death Note (NETFLIX)

In Seattle, a young man comes to possess a supernatural notebook, the Death Note, that grants him the power to kill any person simply by writing down their name on the pages. He then decides to use the notebook to kill criminals and change the world, but an enigmatic detective attempts to track him down and end his reign of terror. Due for release on Aug 25th 2017. (Wiki)

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Netflix is in Debt. LOTS OF IT.

Netflix, everyone loves it, there are some great shows, there are some incredible shows, but it comes at a cost and according to the LA Times. Netflix are in $20 Billion worth of debt. Yes you read that correctly, it’s BILLION with a B!

LA Times are reporting that, Netflix hopes that more original shows will capture more subscribers to fend off competition from Amazon and Hulu by expanding their original programming. Resulting in Netflix churning through cash at an amazing rate. LA Times are reporting that the company is pouring money into prestige projects and expects to spend at least $6Billion this year.  They are betting that debt financing in the near term will create growth and yield big results down the road.

It’s a pretty hefty read but if you want to know more about Netflix and their numbers head on over to the LA Times!

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Google Glass got an update?

This week, for the first time in 3 years, the Google Glass companion app called “MyGlass” received an update. It killed some bugs and added bluetooth functionality meaning that the new “XE23” firmware version of Google Glass (which is also an update) can added a plethora of bluetooth devices such as a mouse and keyboard.

Despite Google shutting down the website and removing them from sale to consumers, the Google Glass is now available to buy as a business on enterprise, so it’s kinda still alive.

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Sega Forever

Sega is bringing back a lot of nostalgia to iOS and Android devices with Sega Forever, a new service (supported by ads but removable with a £2 purchase) aimed at bringing its retro games to mobile! Games such as Sonic The Hedgehog, Comix Zone and Kid Chameleon are said to make an appearance, with additional games promised to be added every two weeks.

At the moment it is stacked with Mega Drive Games but the Sega Forever Twitter feed has teased the addition of other Sega console games like the Dreamcast and even the Saturn! All games can be played offline, even if you’re playing the ad-supported version.

Sega Forever games:

Sonic The Hedgehog Apple / Android

The Revenge of Shinobi Apple / Android

Altered Beast Apple / Android

Phantasy Star II Apple / Android

Kid Chameleon Apple / Android

Virtua Tennis Challenge Apple / Android

Comix Zone Apple / Android

 

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The Hitman’s Bodyguard

We recently got to see The Hitman’s Bodyguard for the show and we think that it’s awesome! But we won’t say much more, to hear our thoughts on the film please listen to the show by clicking here and read more about The Hitman’s Bodyguard below!

A special protection agent  is tasked with guarding the life of his mortal enemy, who is one of the world’s most notorious hitmen, and taking him from England to the International Court of Justice. On their way, they are on high-speed car chases and boat escapes as deadly assassins are pursuing them and they are forced to work together in order to defeat a ruthless, powerful and bloodthirsty Eastern European dictator. (Wiki) 

 

War For The Planet Of The Apes

We recently got to see War For The Planet Of The Apes for the show and we think that it’s awesome! But we won’t say much more, to hear our thoughts on the film please listen to the show clicking here! and read more about War For The Planet OF The Apes below!

In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. (Official Fox YouTube Channel) 

 

Castlevania Netflix Series

This past week we have had the chance to sit down and watch a really cool original anime Netflix TV series based on the old SNES game under the same name: Castlevania.

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Dirt 4 Review

Getting down and Dirt-y

The Dirt series has always been at the forefront when it comes to combining real world driving mechanics with a fast-paced arcade style that oozes with charm. After two failed attempts to push the franchise in different directions with “Dirt Showdown” and “Dirt Rally”, both expertly mediocre in all facets, the series has gone back to its roots with the official forth entry, Dirt 4.

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And praise the gaming gods it has. As just when racing genre was starting to turn stale, Dirt 4 drifts through the pack to show just how magical racing games can truly be.

Much like its predecessor, Dirt 3, the forth entry has a minimalist approach to why exactly you’re racing. You’re an up and comer who likes racing, and so you race. You’re here for a racing game, so what other excuse do you need?

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As you race, your character levels up by completing events and a selection of challenges given at the start of each race. As you gain more experience, different forms or race open up to you.

So, while you start off with good old-fashioned dirt rally races, by the end you’ll be taking part in massive dirt buggy events, night time speed runs, and hillside drift challenges that make Initial D look tame.

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The verity of events to tackle is mind blowing. Then you find out that the game is also randomly generated, and soon realise Dirt 4 has the potential to technically create infinite tracks for you to race on forever!

Plus, the game now incorporates random events into races to keep you on your toes. Sometimes you might be notified over the headset that another racer has broken down, and so you’ll need to keep an eye out for their car on the track.

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And at one point, a car had a crash and was wedged nicely into the trunk of a tree. These events keep the game constantly fresh and make the events feel like actual races, rather than static track you just drive along.

But when you’re not busy racing and laughing at your unfortunate opponents, you can also manage your very own team. You can buy cars from dealers or auction houses and start your own enterprise which involves hiring drivers and sorting out sponsors for your races.

While these menus are finicky and confusing at first, get it right and you’ll see a massive profit boost for every successful race you and your team manage to win.

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Looking at your best time at the end of a rally to see that your team has also secured some other good positions in the leader board is a strangely satisfying feeling often unfound in racing games.

But what really pulls it all together is the games breath-taking visuals. Lots of racing games bank on their impressive visual presentation to hide their lacklustre gameplay (lookin at you Project Cars 2), but Dirt manages to weave its visual presentation into the very core of the racing itself.

While speeding through lush woods and glistening sands, a drone might fly ahead or a fox might run across the track after a rabbit. These little visual flairs go a long way to making Dirt 4 feel alive and full of energy.

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If only the same could be said for the soundtrack.

After the masterpiece that was Dirt 2, the Dirt games have prided themselves on having star-studded soundtracks that perfectly encapsulate the rush of racing. Sadly, Dirt 4 seems to have forgotten about the joy of music and keeps it’s audible attractions to the most basic level.

Songs can be heard during menus, playback, loading screens, and diegetically through speakers when getting ready to race but that’s it. There’s no little prompt that appears on screen when a song comes on to let you know what it is, there’s no option to skip tracks, there’s not even a way to customise the music in the options menu.

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It’s a missing feature that serious racing fans won’t even realise is missing, but for those who adored the way music was incorporated into previous entries, prepare to be disappointed.

But considering how the only complaint with Dirt 4 is that the music isn’t very engaging, it goes to show just how much of a racing marvel Dirt 4 really is. With smooth and addictive gameplay, beautiful graphics and enough replayabilty to keep you driving for years, Dirt 4 comes in at first place as a must own title for any gamer.


Thanks to Koch Media for supplying a review code

Facebook now offers help to find free WiFi for you wherever you are

Facebook is launching a new feature to help find free WiFi worldwide

Facebook has been in the testing phase for this new feature for the past 12 months, rolling it out only in certain countries on Apple devices to see how well it worked, but now they have confirmed that this feature will be available on both iOS and Android platforms.

This is a dream come true for those on low data packages or for the individuals who often find themselves without network.

To access this function you need to go to the ‘More’ tab in the mobile app and then click on ‘Find WiFi’.

Businesses in the area will need to opt in to make their WiFi available to the public through Facebook, but Facebook still dominates social media in terms of monthly users so it could be beneficial for the businesses who choose to opt in and provide this service.

BallieBallerson UPDATE

Last year we spoke about BallieBallerson well we went and experienced it this past week and it was a LOT of fun!

We went along to the Brunch event at Dalston which states on their website:

Saturday & Sunday Daytime 

BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO

BOTTOMLESS PUNCH

BOTTOMLESS SPAGHETTI MEAT BALLS

BALL PIT HIDE & SEEK

BallieBallerson is an adult play pen set over two floors; the underground club is kitted out with 250k clear balls set upon an LED dancefloor.

Upstairs the bar is decorated with plasma balls and glow in the dark murals that are charged with UV light blasts whilst DJs spin funk and ragged house.

Cocktails are themed around the planets; Neptune is based on charcoal and liquid nitrogen; the helium rich Saturn is garnished with a floating balloon; and Uranus, which is undrinkable until you’ve eaten the Miracle Berry pill provided.

Buy a ticket for entry where you can enter and exit the ball pit as many times as you like in your time slot. 

79 Stoke Newington Road

N16 8AD

Open Tuesday to Sunday 

 

 

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