Originally published on http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-new-trailer-for-the-imitation-game-plus-15-minute-google-talk-clip-tv-spot-20141114 How you do make a movie about a super genius mathematician interesting? Put Benedict Cumberbatch in it. Hell, we'd listen to the actor's beautifully, bass-y voice read mattress tags, but thankfully he's being put to better use in "The Imitation Game.
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Early Buzz: Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ is Hyper-Violent, Stylish and Funny
Originally published on http://www.slashfilm.com/early-buzz-kingsman-the-secret-service-reviews/ With all the release date shuffling Matthew Vaughn‘s latest film has endured, one could assume it is no good. The film, Kingsman: The Secret Service, had multiple release dates before settling on February 13, 2015 in the U.S. Usually that’s a sign of weakness, but perhaps not in this case.
Yup, Someone Put Super Smash Bros. On A Friggin' Calculator
Originally published on http://kotaku.com/yup-someone-put-super-smash-bros-on-a-ti-83-calculato-1658930927 Next Friday, Super Smash Bros. will finally come out in glorious high-definition on the Wii U. This Friday, it's out in glorious low-definition on the TI-83 calculator. Modder Hayleia has actually been working on this Smash Bros.
Ten Videos That Explain How Cars Work
Originally published on http://jalopnik.com/how-cars-work-as-explained-by-carmakers-themselves-1658802645 Want to know how all the complex systems work in your car? Turn to these fantastic videos made by the carmakers themselves. Chevrolet produced many of these great instructional films in the 1930s. This one explains how drum brakes work with fantastic visual aids.
Rare Pics Of James Remar In James Cameron's 'Aliens' Before He Was Fired
Originally published on http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/rare-pics-of-james-remar-in-james-camerons-aliens-before-he-was-fired-20141114 Chances are, if you’re an avid consumer of popular cinema from the last half-century – that is, if you regularly frequent this website – you’ve seen James Remar in something. The legendary character actor needs no introduction, but hell, we’re gonna give him one anyway.
Freeware Pick: Mighty Retro Zero (Kronbits)
Originally published on http://indiegames.com/2014/10/freewarepickmightyretrozer.html Using a wisely selected palette of eight colours and a resolution straight from the 8-bit era, Mighty Retro Zero (Windows) is a brilliantly frantic arcade game that's chock full of references to classic games.
how long can you fly in Race The Sun
Originally published on http://indiegames.com/2014/10/psnpickhowlongcanyoufly_.html The first time I glanced at Race The Sun I wasn't sure what to think. The simple, stark visual style didn't immediately draw me in, probably because I saw a simple still picture. But one shouldn't judge a game so quickly, so I pressed on. Seeing it in motion, then, piqued my interest.
TowerFall Ascension getting Dark World expansion in early 2015
Originally published on http://indiegames.com/2014/11/towerfallascensiongetting_da.html Let's say you and your friends love the anger, tension, victories and defeats that playing TowerFall Ascension brings. But maybe you're a little too used to the levels and powerups already. Maybe you could use a little something to spice things up.
Demo Pick: Gunslugs II (Orangepixel)
Originally published on http://indiegames.com/2014/11/demopickgunslugsiiorangepi.html Having led a life of sin exclusively on mobile platforms, Gunslugs has decided to vastly improve and enrich itself and become Gunslugs II.
Laser Fury is like sci-fi Diablo
Originally published on http://indiegames.com/2014/10/kickstarterpicklaser_fury.html Top-down loot grabbing RPGs like Diablo seem to be most often placed in the fantasy realm. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but that setting doesn't appeal to everyone.
This Graphic Translates Web Design Feedback into Plain English
Originally published on http://lifehacker.com/this-graphic-translates-web-design-feedback-into-plain-1657178566 We've all heard stories of people who look at a website mockup and say something like "It needs more pop!" or "Make it sleeker," without being specific about what they're looking for. It can be a pain, but this tongue-firmly-in-cheek graphic translates those phrases to language you can actually use.
Quentin Tarantino Plans To Retire After His Tenth Film, Hopes 'Hateful Eight' Will "Stop The Momentum" Of Digital
Originally published on http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/quentin-tarantino-plans-to-retire-after-his-tenth-film-hopes-hateful-eight-will-stop-the-momentum-of-digital-20141110 As Quentin Tarantino gears up his eighth film, "The Hateful Eight," he's got a lot to think about. There's the sprawling cast, the plans to shoot and project the film in 70mm, and the fact that production is gearing up next month.
New at Hand-Eye Supply : Photos "From the desk of..." Great Designers
Originally published on http://www.core77.com/blog/hand-eyesupply/newathand-eyesupplyphotosfromthedeskofgreatdesigners27851.asp Aaron Draplin, co-founder of Field Notes and everything-doer at Draplin Design Co. At Hand-Eye Supply we like getting gritty as often as possible but we're no strangers to desk work.
Motorola now selling the Nexus 6 and Moto 360 with metal bands
Originally published on http://www.theverge.com/2014/11/6/7169661/motorola-now-selling-nexus-6-moto-360-with-metal-bands Google Play is no longer your only avenue for getting the Nexus 6: Motorola, the phone's manufacturer, is now selling orders directly through its own web store. Prices are obviously the same, and again you've got a choice of colors between white and midnight blue in either 32GB or 64GB.
Syfy Will Turn Arthur C. Clarke's 3001 Into A Miniseries
Originally published on http://io9.com/syfy-will-turn-arthur-c-clarkes-3001-into-a-miniseries-1654099875 Syfy is making good on their pledge to return to science fiction drama. The studio has plans to adapt the final book in Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey into a miniseries. Just a few weeks after Syfy announced production on Arthur C.
Thank you, Tim Cook
Originally published on http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/30/7133103/thank-you-tim-cook In a way, what Tim Cook said today felt inevitable. At least since 2008, when Owen Thomas asked the question in Gawker, a steady accretion of reporting has suggested Apple’s chief executive is gay.
The 30 Best Movies of 2014 (So Far)
Originally published on http://news.moviefone.com/2014/10/29/best-movies-2014/
Sunset Overdrive Review: A Genuinely Fun Game, Once You Get Past First Impressions
Originally published on http://techcrunch.com/2014/10/30/sunset-overdrive-review/ Microsoft’s console exclusives are arguably what it needs to make up ground on PlayStation, despite its continued hold on the beloved Halo series.
I Have You Now!
Originally published on http://www.thinkgeek.com/202e/?cpg=wnrss Click to zoom
Live+7 Ratings In For Fall Series Premieres
Originally published on http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/34249/live-7-ratings-in-for-fall-series-premieres We're three weeks into the new Fall TV season, but the most important ratings of them all for that launch week have finally come to light - the Live+7 numbers. Live+7 takes into account viewing figures for both the live broadcast, and a full week of DVR usage.