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Beyond the River review – Local is truly lekker with this visually sumptuous and emotionally satisfying sports drama

August 2, 2017

by Noelle Adams

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A South African movie that you may actually watch! Out now on DVD from Ster Kinekor, Beyond the River is an exceptionally well-made sports drama...

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Entertainment Reviews

Baby Driver review – Buckle up for Edgar Wright’s pedal to the metal masterpiece

July 24, 2017

by Tracy Benson

14 Comments

Easily the best (non-superhero) film to come out this year, Edgar Wright goes full throttle for Baby Driver. You've never seen - or heard -...

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Gaming

Legendary Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO

July 21, 2017

by Tracy Benson

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Continuing the celebration of Pokémon Go’s one year anniversary, Niantic Labs has revealed that Legendary Pokémon will be making an appearance very soon. Potentially, this...

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Tabletop

Germany’s Spiel des Jahres crowns Kingdomino as Game of the Year

July 19, 2017

by Tracy Benson

1 Comment

In the board game business, Germany’s Spiel des Jahres awards are a huge deal. As the biggest prize in the tabletop industry, winning one of...

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Entertainment Features Opinion

“Diana, no!” “Diana, YES!” – Why Wonder Woman is such a deeply inspiring and distinctly female superhero movie

July 18, 2017

by Noelle Adams

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Why is Wonder Woman still packing cinemas over a month a half since release? The movie has hit a powerful emotional chord with women viewers....

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Tabletop

Rick and Morty-themed Clue will hit tabletops in August

July 7, 2017

by Tracy Benson

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A new version of Clue will be released in August, with a Rick and Morty theme. Um… yay?

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Tabletop

A Game of Thrones meets Settlers of Catan in Brotherhood of the Watch

July 6, 2017

by Tracy Benson

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Now, your watch begins. Take the black and defend Catan – I mean Westeros – in A Game of Thrones Catan: Brotherhood of the Watch

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Entertainment Reviews

Spider-Man: Homecoming review – Absolutely a superhero movie to write home about

July 4, 2017

by Noelle Adams

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2017 continues to shape up as an outstanding year for superhero movies. First Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Then Wonder Woman. Now there's Spider-Man:...

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Comics & Books Reviews

Hillbilly – Welcome to a world of witches and cleaver-wielding hicks

June 26, 2017

by Noelle Adams

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For anyone sick of superhero comics, let us introduce to Rondel, the witch-fighting, cleaver-swinging, bear-befriending hero of Hillbilly. The latest from The Goon creator, Eric...

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Tabletop

Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 announced by Z-Man Games

June 26, 2017

by Tracy Benson

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Z-Man Games are following up on the first standalone legacy version of Pandemic with Pandemic Legacy Season 2. Save the world, if you can...

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