My PS3 Highlights #3: Batman - Arkham City

"So how do you keep a secret from the World's Greatest Detective? Well, do you know? You stick it right under him. Right up under his long pointy nose, and wait" - The JokerWith the fourth incarnation of the PlayStation due to hit stores this holiday season, I thought it was a good time to reflect upon some of my own most cherished and memorable gaming experiences with the PlayStation 3. Each entry into this brand new column will...

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Voice of Reason #15: Crafting the Justice League Part II

"Okay, let's settle this with a staring contest"If haven't heard by now, where have you been? Man of Steel director Zack Snyder has unveiled plans to continue his Superman success story with a sequel - a sequel that features none other than the Caped Crusader himself, Batman. Cue the second blog post in a month the discusses Man of Steel, a sequel and crafting the Justice League...In a Warner Bros. film panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Sunday...

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Film Review: This Is The End

"Whoa careful, I don't want to break a nail"James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride and Craig Robinson play exaggerated versions of themselves in This Is The End, an adult comedy centred around the end of days. Crude, brash and utterly unashamed to rip the piss out of itself, This Is The End sees this talented gang of comedians score something of an own goal.Michael Cera stole the show with just 5 minutes...

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The Forbes' Highest Paid Actors 2012-13

RDJ is the highest paid actor in HollywoodIn Hollywood, salary is all about power and influence; how much an actor/actress is paid reflects their box-office potential and how much interest they generate in a movie. As a result, Forbes' Magazine's annual list of highest paid actors is a great way to gauge who has the power in Tinseltown in the last twelve months...Now, as you would expect, there are some really obvious inclusions on the list (listed...

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Film Review: Despicable Me 2

"Duuuude, I am so stoned right now"Released in 2010, Despicable Me was something of a surprise success when it roared through the box-office and raked in $540 million. The villainous antics of 'evil mastermind' Gru and his three adoptive kids Margo, Edith and Agnes resonated with kids and adults alike. As a result, a sequel was near-enough inevitable and here it is; Despicable Me 2.I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't the biggest fan of the original...

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Film Review: Pacific Rim

"Okay everyone, time to do our best slow motion bad-ass walk like we practised"Guillermo del Toro pitches monstrous creatures against gigantic mechs in this science-fiction epic, Pacific Rim. With mind-blowing visuals, impressive sci-fi imagery and a solid understanding of what makes an audience punch the air and whoop with joy, Pacific Rim is one of the stand-out blockbusters from this year.Take Godzilla, Transformers, Real Steel, add a dash of...

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My PS3 Highlights #2: L.A. Noire

With the fourth incarnation of the PlayStation due to hit stores this holiday season, I thought it was a good time to reflect upon some of my own most cherished and memorable gaming experiences with the PlayStation 3. Each entry into this brand new column will give you my thoughts on some of my favourite PS3 games and the enjoyable and grabbing gaming experiences they have brought me. After Part #1 focused on Uncharted 2: Among...

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