Assassin’s Creed Shadows – what happens next? (Ubisoft) The Monday letters page discusses the most overrated games of recent history, as a reader thinks £5 for Mass Effect Trilogy is disrespectful. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@metro.co.uk What’s next?I’m glad to hear that Assassin’s Creed Shadows is selling well, as I’m really enjoying it so far. That’s hopefully good news for Ubisoft in general, given their current trouble, but the obvious problem for them is that they’ve … Continue reading “Games Inbox: What Assassin’s Creed setting will be next?”
Atomfall review – Fallout in the Lake District is a fun nuclear disaster
Atomfall – very British nuclear fallout (Rebellion) Fallout 5 may be a long time coming but the British-made Atomfall offers an interesting alternative, that has plenty of unique ideas of its own. Given there’s still no clue as to when The Elder Scrolls 6 will be released, it could be the best part of a decade before we see another Fallout game from Bethesda. The logical thing for them to do is get someone else to make a new game … Continue reading “Atomfall review – Fallout in the Lake District is a fun nuclear disaster”
‘Underrated masterpiece’ horror that left fans sleepless is now available to stream for free
A horror film has fans amazed they’ve not heard more about it before watching (Picture: Everett/Rex/Shutterstock) A horror film with a near-perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes has been hailed a hidden gem and ‘pure cinematic gold’ from viewers stunned to have not heard of it before watching. The movie from 2014 is now available to stream for free in the UK too, ready to convert a whole new legion of enthusiastic fans. Housebound – directed by Gerald Johnstone as his … Continue reading “‘Underrated masterpiece’ horror that left fans sleepless is now available to stream for free”
The best romance movie of 2025 isn’t on your radar – but it should be
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How to play retro consoles on modern TVs and why you should – Reader’s Feature
Plug ‘n’ play is still possible in 2025 (Michael Veal) A reader explains why he values the plug ‘n’ play simplicity of the sixth generation of consoles and details the best way to play them with modern tech. The sixth generation of consoles – which comprised the original Xbox, the PlayStation 2, and the GameCube – is probably the generation that I have the fondest memories of. I was heavily into gaming back then. I regularly bought gaming magazines. I … Continue reading “How to play retro consoles on modern TVs and why you should – Reader’s Feature”
Richard Gere was ‘meant to be nude’ in iconic Pretty Woman scene
Pretty Woman nearly featured a nude scene with Richard Gere (Picture: Disney) In a conversation on Pretty Woman’s 35-year-anniversary, Dan Lester, the costume supervisor from the film revealed Richard Gere said no to going nude. The 1990 film was nothing short of iconic and featured some of the most beloved lines and fabulous outfits that are still applauded today. Julia Roberts, 57, stars as Vivian Ward, a young prostitute working Hollywood Boulevard who ends up spending the week with rich … Continue reading “Richard Gere was ‘meant to be nude’ in iconic Pretty Woman scene”
Opus director reveals secret 350-page manifesto that would be ‘awful’ if revealed
The director of Opus has opened up about the preparation for his new movie(Picture: AP) Mark Anthony Green has opened up about his directorial debut, Opus, as he reveals why he wrote an entire bible about a made-up religion, in preparation for his movie. A24’s new psychological thriller Opus stars Ayo Edeberi and John Malkovich and was released last week after initially debuting at the Sundance Film Festival. The film focuses on a group of music journalists who are invited to pop … Continue reading “Opus director reveals secret 350-page manifesto that would be ‘awful’ if revealed”
Robert Pattinson’s huge blockbuster set to lose $75,000,000 in box office slaughter
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Rhea Raj and Aliyah's Interlude Are the Main Characters
“HAUTE COUTURE,” the new single from Rhea Raj and Aliyah’s Interlude, is all about dressing up, showing out and taking up space. Built on booming club drums and confident verses, it’s a fashion-forward flex track that doesn’t take itself too seriously — perfect for strutting into the party like you own it. The music video, premiering today on PAPER, brings that energy to life with gritty-meets-glam visuals and a clique you’ll want to be part of. “This is the soundtrack … Continue reading “Rhea Raj and Aliyah's Interlude Are the Main Characters”
Most anticipated horror movies in 2025 – from 28 Years Later to Netflix’s Frankenstein
There are a lot of excellent horrors arriving in 2025 (Picture: Shutterstock/ YouTube) If horror cinema is your thing, 2025 has a plethora of frights and delights coming to the big screen. Last year was stellar for the world of horror, with Demi Moore’s body horror The Substance garnering five Golden Globe nominations – one of which Demi won at this year’s ceremony – and gory slasher sequel Terrifier 3 smashing box office records. Longlegs, Heretic, Alien: Romulus, Strange Darling, … Continue reading “Most anticipated horror movies in 2025 – from 28 Years Later to Netflix’s Frankenstein”