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FandomWire • 18/05/2023

5 Weird Celebrity Cameos In Video Games- You Won't Believe Who Made The List!

Video games can be an immersive and story-driven medium, telling complex tales over the course of tens or in some cases hundreds of hours. So, when you are really getting into a game after grinding for all the best loot or just enjoying a game’s story it can be really jarring when for no rhyme or reason a random celebrity appears as an NPC to give the player a key piece of information.

Sometimes these appearances can be fun Easter eggs with the cameos being characters within the world who serve

FandomWire • 17/05/2023

Sony Announces PlayStation Showcase For The First time in Two Years

The Summer season has kicked off early as PlayStation has officially announced a date for this year’s PlayStation Showcase. The event will kick off next week on Wednesday the 24th of May with a start time of 1 pm PT/4 pm ET and 9 pm BST.

According to the announcement blog on the PlayStation website, the showcase will be: “focusing on PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios from around the world.” The PlayStation Showcase is also said to last up to an hour and will be streamed live

Feature • 16/05/2023

Up, Up and Away: How have Crowdfunfding sites allowed Comic Book Creators to get their work off the Ground?

"Help bring creative projects to life". That is the mission statement for the Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. Established in 2009, Kickstarter has taken the independent publishing world by storm. Especially in the world of comic books. But what does Kickstarter’s mission statement mean for creators? Well, for Mark Abnett and David Cranna, it means everything.

Zatu Games • 22/08/2022

Batman: Arkham Asylum Review | Video Games | UK

With its 13th anniversary just around the corner Rocksteady’s “Batman: Arkham Asylum” set the pace for many games in the action-adventure genre. Although now over a decade old, Arkham Asylum kickstarted a gaming franchise that is still loved by many fans.

Strathclyde Telegraph • 08/02/2022

Glasgow Film Festival: GFF Co-ordinator’s Top Picks Revealed

Presenting the public with some of the best films from around the globe, the 18th annual Glasgow Film Festival

BGCP Comic Con • 15/07/2021

Will Netflix Soon have Original Games?

According to a Bloomberg Report, Netflix will begin streaming games “in the next year”. The report details how the streaming platform has hired former Electronic Arts and Facebook executive, Mike Verdu, to lead the project. Could this be the start of Netflix Original Games?

This news will not come as a surprise to those who have been following rumours since May where a report from ‘The Information’ detailed that Netflix was planning on ‘expanding’ its streaming lineup. Bloomberg reported that g

BGCP Comic Con • 21/04/2021

Shang-Chi Trailer: 5 Things You May Have Missed

The official trailer for ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ dropped on April 19th. Showing of the MCU’s first proper foray, (let’s not talk about Iron Fist), into the mystical world of martial arts. The trailer shows off the first proper look at the MCU’s latest hero, – the titular Shang-Chi, – played by Simu Liu. Shang-Chi is known in the comics as Marvel’s ultimate master of martial arts.

The trailer shows off Shang-Chi in San Francisco living a normal life until the mysterious Ten R

BGCP Comic Con • 21/04/2021

Preview - Bermuda #1 - - Image Comics

From the creative team of writer John Layman (Chew, Detective Comics) and artist Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine, the X-Men) comes Bermuda. In anticipation of July’s Bermuda #1 issue debut, IDW has debuted a brand new scene from this action-packed miniseries.

Although the Book has been delayed since last year, writer John Layman and artist Nick Bradshaw have been slaving away to provide a brand new four-issue series. The story features an island of dangers, dark magicians, and strange monsters!

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BGCP Comic Con • 25/03/2021

Ghost Of Tsushima Movie In The Works Over At Sony

According to a report by Deadline a film based on Ghost of Tsushima is in the works over at Sony. With ‘John Wick’s’ Chad Stahelski attached to direct the film based on the on the hit PlayStation game.

The movie is set to come from Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions, the internal branch that adapts Sony’s game franchises for TV and film. The company is also behind the upcoming adaptations of the ‘Uncharted’ Games into a film starring Tom Holland and the ‘Last of Us’. The latter of which

BGCP Comic Con • 10/03/2021

Snyder Cut UK Streaming Platform Announced

It has been revealed what platforms Zack Snyder’s four-hour cut of Justice League will stream on in UK.

After several director changes and a terrible performance at the box office, Justice League was left to die by Warner Brothers. However, after unused footage was leaked online, many fans of Snyder wanted his version of the film to be released. This led to one of the most unique film productions ever as fans pushed Warner Brothers to fund the film.

After an enormous campaign to ‘#ReleaseTheSn

BGCP Comic Con • 09/03/2021

Spider-Man 3 Leaves Hero Beaten and Bloody

Apparently, Peter Parker will be fighting his way through ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. A recent interview with Tom Holland’s father, Dominic Holland, shared that he saw his sons face in full makeup while chatting with him virtually.

During an interview, Dominic Holland told BBC Radio London that:

“I was out walking the dog, and he caught me on FaceTime and we had a chat,”

“His face is all bruised, and all bloody, he’s obviously making a movie.”

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Strathclyde Telegraph • 15/10/2020

An Isolation Experience: Don’t Forget to Wear Your Mask

Moving into Student Halls is a nerve-racking and exciting experience for all students who make their way to University living. Having to move away from family, being in charge of cooking your own meals and cleaning your own room and worst of all the dreaded laundry run, where you briskly walk from your room in the cover of darkness to wash your boxers. For me, going into second year I kind of already knew what to expect. Although I had never lived on my own before, I spent enough time with frien

FandomWire • 24/07/2023

Insomniac Games Have A Secret Third Multiplayer Game in Development Alongside 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' - But What Is It?

According to a recent interview with developer Erin Eberhardt, Insomniac Games is working on an unannounced AAA title in addition to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Wolverine. The news comes from an interview with Full Sail University, where Eberhardt confirmed that she is working on a new game as Project Director.

Related: New Story Trailer for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has Everyone Saying the Same Thing about Miles Morales

Eberhardt has worked as a Project Director for Insomniac Games since November 2

FandomWire • 21/07/2023

Razer Barracuda X (2022) Review- Pump Up the Volume

Razer are giants within the gaming industry, creating some of the most reliable and stylish technology on the market. From high-powered gaming laptops to sturdy keyboards, Razer has created a gaming peripheral for every situation. So, the Barracuda X (2022) gaming headset is no exception.

With its sleek and comfortable design and unparalleled connectivity options, the Barracuda X (2022), is a multipurpose headset that outdoes the 2021 model in a variety of ways. However, even with a new Bluetoo

FandomWire • 21/07/2023

Razer Viper V2 Pro Mouse Review- Is This Lightweight Mouse A Heavy Hitter?

The Razer Viper V2 Pro is one of the best wireless gaming mice on the market. Not only is it extremely lightweight, coming in at just 58g, but it also boasts up to 80 hours of battery life from one full charge. With some of the most advanced technology Razer has ever packed into a mouse the Viper V2 pro is a hyper-responsive wireless mouse that pulls no punches against the competition.

However, the V2 Pro’s price also pulls no punches either. With it being as light on features as it is light in

FandomWire • 17/07/2023

Turtle Beach Atom Controller Review - Is This Mobile Controller Splitting Opinions?

Turtle Beach has always been a pioneer in the gaming industry. From reliable and robust headphones to a fantastic range of gaming accessories, Turtle Beach always tends to hit the mark regarding top-of-the-line gaming peripherals.

Related: ‘Testament The Order Of High Human’ Review- Too many Dungeons Not Enough Dragons (PC)

The Atom Controller is yet another piece of technology that looks to meet and beat the industry standard. With the tactile joy-cons, high-quality buttons and triggers the A

FandomWire • 14/07/2023

'Testament The Order Of High Human' Review- Too many Dungeons Not Enough Dragons (PC)

Do you like fantasy RPGs? Are you looking for a game with an in-depth skill tree that helps supplement interesting combat? Or quality voice acting and an interesting plot? Well, keep on searching because Testament The Order of High Human has none of those things.

Related: ROG Ally Review – All Show and No Go

Is it a good effort by a team of 15 developers? Sure, but also in this game’s six-year development window, it appears that Testament The Order of High Human has been left in the dark ages.

FandomWire • 12/07/2023

'Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals' Review - Let's Do The Time Warp Again! (PC)

When making a great sequel, you have to be able to capture the magic that made the original title so special and beloved, all while adding something new that can hook in players and keep the gameplay loop fresh.

Oxenfree 2 Lost Signals is a testament to the hard work put in by Night School Studio to create a brand new supernatural experience that surpasses the first game in many ways. Although the Netflix-owned game studio had its work cut out for them when creating a follow-up to 2016’s Oxenfr

06/07/2023

Student Parliament 2 Summary

On Tuesday 25/10/2022, Strathclyde Student Parliament conducted its second meeting of the academic year.

This meeting was chaired by Democracy Convener Kyle McGettigan. This month’s parliamentary session covered the plans by the Student Exec so far and contains a special Q and A session with the Execs with specially curated questions from students.

The Execs began the session by giving their “3-minute round up” for the academic year so far and what they are planning moving forward.
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06/07/2023

Student Parliament Summary

On Tuesday 27/09/2022, Strathclyde Student Parliament conducted their first meeting of the academic year.

VP Education, Arran Lamont opened the agenda by talking about what joint projects have been a priority for the Student Exec team:
• The Executives’ “Cost of living Campaign” is a key part of their plan going forward. They plan to help students where possible and keeping the student body up to date on the issue as the semester goes on.
• Sexual Health is another critical issue for the execut

FandomWire • 04/07/2023

'Half-Life 2' and 'Dishonoured' Alum, Viktor Antonov is Working on a New Souls-like FPS

According to a recent Linkedin Job posting, Viktor Antonov the art director of Half-Life 2 and Dishonoured appears to be making a new FPS, souls-like game. The now-since-removed post for a “studio lead level designer” job was doing the rounds on social media before being abruptly removed from the site.

Related: Mortal Kombat 1 Bios Point to a Franchise Reimagining for Two Iconic Characters

The job posting itself came from Eschatology Entertainment, a company that is headed by CEO Fuad Kuliev,

FandomWire • 03/07/2023

French President Macron Blames Video Games and Social Media for Recent Teen Shooting

According to French President Emmanuel Macron video games as well as social media have been a key factor as to why riots have spread across France, in the wake of the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old delivery driver.

Related: Rise of the Ronin 2024 Release Date Details Leaked From Microsoft Insider

The teenager was shot on Tuesday 27th of June during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre according to the Associated Press (AP). The teenager, who is currently only being identifie

FandomWire • 03/07/2023

'Metal Gear Solid Master Collection' Games CAN Be Bought Separately- But Are They Worth The Price?

According to Konami, each game featured in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 can be bought separately. The collection is made up of the first three entries in the Metal Gear Solid franchise; Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Related: Baldur’s Gate 3 Set To Give Metal Gear Solid a Run for Its Money with Huge Amount of Cinematic Hours Alone

After months of rumours and leaks the collection was unveiled at this year’s P

FandomWire • 30/06/2023

Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, Says That Making Activision Games Exclusive to Xbox Would Make: "No Strategic Sense"

According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, making Activision games exclusive would make “no strategic sense.” The comment has come during the current legal battle between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the company’s acquisition of Activision/ Blizzard.

Related: “I would love to get rid of the entire sort of exclusives on consoles… I have no love for that world”: Microsoft CEO Makes Surprising Admission During FTC Trial

The FTC has requested a judge to freeze the proposed