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I'm liking this game a lot more than I thought I would. The combat system is still solid, and the depth is impressive. But my word is it easy. I'm playing on classic, and by choice am not using the rewind mechanism at all. Think I'm at chapter 4, and I am just demolishing missions, to the extent that I'm not really having to utilise the various mechanics on offer. The second GBA game had this problem - because you could grind you could just overlevel. Going to continue on with this difficulty, do the story elements, and then come back on difficult and cut out all the monestary bits (which are just shit).

That's funny, the more time I have had to digest the movie the less I am liking it. Started off at a 4, now down to a 3/5. I'm a huge Tarantino fan, and I have always enjoyed his indulgences, but this had none of the breathtaking dialogue or slick momentum that normally carries me through those moments. I get the reverence for the time that he obviously has, but where as his admiration for Kung Fu movies in Kill Bill was build on a foundation of interesting characters and brilliant set pieces, this movie expected me to care 'just because'. Take the end where: You could then argue its not about the ending. But if that's the case, then you're not left with much of a movie. I can't remember once piece of dialogue, one song, or one shot - and that has never happened to movie with a Tarantino before. I was disappointed to say the least.

Has anyone come across any (good) creators that do multi-part levels? As in multiple levels that are tied together by a theme or story or mechanic.

Am I right thinking this game is a big deal, and the sequel get a couple GoTY awards? Is that game also coming?

Richard E Grant?? As a fearsome space general? Are you kidding me? Going full Panto now are they? I've developed a weird curiosity with this movie, where I want to see how Abrams tries to pull it out of the fire. What elements does he keep from the last movie, and what does he trash. And how do you handle the how Leia thing without it seeming distasteful. Disney must be paying him so much to rescue this. I don't think he got the skills though.

If there's any justice in this world they'll get Gareth Evans to do Shang-Chi. That movie needs actual martial arts action, not just Hollywood action. Overjoyed Taika is back as well. Thor 3 is one of my favorites.

Caught Spiderman: Gap Yah (far from home). On Friday. It's remarkable that the story faces the same unique problems that the commercial aspirations of the creators does - that of immediately following a legacy of success. In Peter Parker's case it's that of Iron Man, in terms of the movies it follows the success of infinity war and phase 3. Here's what I'll start with - I like the movie. It doesn't take itself too seriously, it understands the characters and their importance, and it throws a couple laughs in. An enjoyable few hours, worth your money. Tom Holland remains the best live action incarnation of Parker, Zendeya the best MJ, Tomai the best May. Indeed the best parts of the movie are it's quiet moments, when we're just witnessing the characters interacting. But I get the feeling is that it's all downhill from here for Marvel. The formula is set, and it will just eat itself from here on out. Allow me to explain myself. Claire Denis, exceptional director, was reportedly offered a Marvel film recently with free reign to do whatever she wanted - apart from the action. The CG would be directed elsewhere (and on hearing this she turned the gig down). And that situation is for me is the growing rotten heart at the centre of these movies. Ever more noticeably these movies allow their directors to do interesting things with their characters, and then are forced to pass it off to a bunch of computer programmers they'll never meet. Far From Home is a culprit, with pithy dialogue being interrupted by cold CG and spectacle at an almost metronomic pace. It fails to feel like a single vision, a single movie. And the afterthought is uncomfortable.

Just bought this on a whim, never played Mario maker before. I'm on a plane later, am I going to have enough offline content to keep me entertained, or should I download some levels?

Bottom right hand corner pretty much. Cannot believe I didn't figure this out when I was playing it.

Ole will get the season, unless we heading for relegation. I know there's a lot of hysteria out there about the end of last season, but I put that down to half a dozen factors out of Ole's control. I can't imagine we'll win anything, but top 6 and a cup run laced with inconsistency is where I'm putting my money. And I'll be happy with that - he'll need a couple years to work with these kids, and as long as he is playing the simple high press stuff we were doing before Liverpool and half our players crocked it, then we'll be alright. Frank? Who knows. Can never tell whether Abrahmovic has turned a corner or not.

I hope you give him time as well - not just for Frank, who is one of the more likable characters in football - but for the army of youth players you have, many of them English. Was very impressed how Frank dealt with them at Derby, so here's hoping we see similar fruits at Chelsea.

Saw Zhang YiMou's new film Shadow last night - 4/5 - its got all his trademark visual design, this time leaning on a monochrome look to reflect the duality at the center of the story. But whereas Hero was a more somber tale laced with tragedy, this was just bonkers - to the point where there were multiple laughs in the small screening I was in. Though this was different to what I expected, it was no less enjoyable and worth it for the surprise elements alone (never seen umbrellas used like that before). Don't think it will have as much re-watch value as Hero, but still worth the entry fee.

I'm with you on that - I start thinking its going to be a good idea, but I'll lose interest in creating things before long (which is why I didn't buy the first one) However! I was reading that there is this mode in MM2 where you just select the difficulty, and it puts you on a playlist of community created levels - and that sounds marvelous to me. If you're a fan of platforms how could you not fancy that?

@Ronnie & @Julius much appreciated, I shall give them a listen.

So is there a general consensus about which is the best podcast? I've heard a few (Kotaku & Easy Allies) but wasn't blown away by either (although I love their content).

Twins? Congratulations mate! Yeah probably a couple fallow years of gaming for you, but it won't be long until you can start familial co-oping. I'd start a list of all the games you want to play with them when they're ready (this one included).

Funnily enough I tried this for the first time tonight (at that price it would be stupid not to) and I think it's a masterpiece of indie gaming. I totally get it's not for everyone, but I've had a smile on my face since I started it. The music is godlike, the little touches (singing merchant) are brilliant, execution superb. Does it remind anyone of Hotline Miami, in the way the music gets you in a flow? Probably just me. Anyway, will compete this then move straight on to the Zelda one.

Is there a video somewhere where they've talked through his moveset? Keen to understand how he works.

This has shot to the top of my list after watching it on the treehouse. The 5 different legions look like they give the game loads of depth. Combat looks fund and fluid, enemy design looks varied and interesting. And then there's a whole open world element! I believe I heard that you can assign skills to the legions, but can you level them up as well? And I believe they confirmed it has online co-op - has anyone got anymore details on this?

Let's go!!

If I set up a room in an hour (20:30 GMT) would anyone join? Also inviting requests on the room music.

Monday & Wednesday early good for me too (I'm an hour ahead of you guys).

Although I am up for tonight (didn't actually play that much last night, had shit going on), permanent move to Friday is not good for me as I'm normally out. How about earlier in the week?

Hey lads, closing shop after this one.

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