Month: June 2016

Microsoft produces one-millionth Xbox One Elite Controller

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has announced the production of the one millionth Xbox One Elite Controller this week. This is a pretty significant milestone considering how hard it was to find the AU$199 controller last year due to surprisingly high demand.

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Here are your Xbox Live Games with Gold titles for July

Microsoft have announced that The Banner Saga 2, Stoic’s sequel to their 2014 RPG, will make its debut on Xbox One as part of their Games with Gold program.

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Batman: Return to Arkham remaster delayed

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have put the upcoming Batman: Return to Arkham remaster bundle into a holding pattern, according to a statement issued on the official Arkham Knight forums.

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DVD Review: Pride And Prejudice And Zombies (MA15+) (USA/UK, 2016)

It is a truth universally acknowledged that when Hollywood is on to a good thing, they will milk the shit out of it and exploit it until audiences are sick of it and then move on to the next “cool” thing. Right now that thing is very much zombies, so don’t be surprised to see…

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Why Season Seven of Game of Thrones is going to be much shorter than you want it to be

As we all have a come down from the intensity and magnificence of the Season 6 Game of Thrones finale, all eyes are on the future of the series. A lot of people are asking if Season 7 will be the last, wondering when we’ll get to see it and all the meanwhile, rumours are…

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The Iris’ Weekly Australian TV Picks: 28 June – 4 July

With Games of Thrones season finale kicking off the start of the week, this week promises epic shows on your small screen. Tuesday Penny Dreadful, Showcase, 7:30pm AEST Sir Malcolm, Ethan and the rest of the gang are up for battle to save Vanessa while the Creature lurks around, making calculating choices. Wednesday Brooklyn Nine-Nine,…

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Exclusive: Dichen Lachman talks about the Web Series Hollywood Hitmen and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Comedy webseries Hollywood Hitmen is coming to Melbourne WebFest this year. The series sees Enver Gjokaj and Maximilian Osinski play two insecure hitmen in L.A.’s bizarre community of contract killers. We caught up with cast member and co-Producer Dichen Lachman (The 100, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.EL.D., Shameless) to talk about the series. How did you get involved in…

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Tech Review: Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart Wi-Fi Router

Despite being a crucial component in keeping your network speedy, the humble router is an item that frequently ends up on the list of afterthoughts when putting a home computer setup together. For those looking to keep ping low, especially for gaming, the Netgear Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart Wi-Fi Router represents a sound, but very…

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Aussies Abroad: Perth’s Tired Lion follow up Glastonbury with a run of shows through Europe & the UK

Fresh from playing (and being evacuated from) Hurricane Festival in Germany and the iconic Glastonbury in the UK, Perth rockers Tired Lion are currently conquering Europe and the UK with a string of festival dates and headline shows. The tour continues later this week at Bravalla Festival in Sweden, before heading to Switzerland for Open…

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Flight Review: Premium Economy to London with Air New Zealand – Leg One – Melbourne to Auckland (NZ124)

While most fly to London via Asia or the Middle East, Air New Zealand offer a service that take you via Auckland and Los Angeles. It’s a longer journey, but depending on the needs of your travel could end up being a better option. Our own Jennifer Quinlin recently flew from Melbourne to London on Air…

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Hotel Review: Premium Ocean View Queen – Loews Santa Monica Beach (California)

How many times have you been promised an “Ocean View Room” only to find out your hotel is miles away from the Ocean and you can only see it with a pair of binoculars (BYO, of course). Well we have found at least one hotel that proves itself worth every buzz word in the brochure. Say…

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A Summer’s Weekend in Ottawa, Ontario: Finding the Best Food, Coffee & Shopping in Canada’s Capital

On July 7th, the annual music festival Ottawa Bluesfest will take over Canada’s capital city for 11 days, attracting some of the worlds finest bands (including our very own DZ Deathrays and The Paper Kites, among many others). But with many days of the festival not taking place until the evening – and some days…

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Joel Creasey and Chrissie Swan to present variety event 4 Orlando, in support of victims of Pulse Nightclub shooting

On July 9th, Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre will play host to some of Australia’s hottest comedians, singers, and media personalities, all coming together in support of those affected by the mass shooting at gay nightclub Pulse on June 16th. Part glittering show of solidarity between the Australian and American gay communities, and part concentrated effort to…

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The Grounds of Alexandria to host a dessert night market (Sydney)

Health food sampling service GoodnessMe box are teaming up with The Grounds of Alexandria to put on a huge dessert-themed wholefood night market with leading health food brands offering up their finely crafted treats to highlight the balance between indulging dessert lovers and providing them with options a bit more guilt-free than the usual doughnut…

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You can win free burgers for life from this Melbourne food truck if you change your surname to ‘Burger’ **CANCELLED**

“We like to have fun at Mr Burger“, read a statement released by hugely the hugely popular Melbourne food truck this week. “And giving someone burgers for life if they change their last name to ‘Burger’ seems about the most fun thing we can do”. The team behind Mr Burger were running what was perhaps…

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Potts Point icon Gazebo gets a makeover (Sydney)

Iconic Potts Point institution Gazebo is getting a bit of a makeover, redefining itself with a new Mediterranean inspired menu, a wine list that champions regional and international names, and music to bring the community together. The move to a more culinary Mediterranean experience includes the introduction of shared plates, a wider range of local and international…

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The Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest will make a fiery return to The Apple Shed this July (Tasmania)

Backed by Dark MOFO, Events Tasmania and the Huon Valley Council, the annual Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest will be returning to the apple valley for a three-day pagan inspired celebration of the long-standing and renowned apple history of the region. Home of the largest organic apple orchard in Australia, Huon Valley’s The Apple Shed will…

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Music Video of the Day: George Maple & What So Not ft. Rome Fortune “Buried” (2016)

Helmed by the talented Leticia Dare and Andrew O’Toole, the music video for the hot George Maple x What So Not collaboration, “Buried”, is brilliant. The tune, which also features Atlanta rapper Rome Fortune, has been made even more of a stand out release with this beautifully shot music video; an underwater scene depicting both peace and struggle. Dark, brooding and gorgeous –…

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Single of the Day: Robbie Miller “Road” (2016)

Robbie Miller continues to impress, emerging out of the studio with an excellent new single in “Road”. Since the release of his 2015 EP The Faster The Blood Slows, Miller’s songwriting skill has shone strongly and he’s continued to become a brilliant gem of talent coming out of the east coast. “Road” incorporates some cool synth work in…

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Live Review: Urthboy + L-FRESH THE LION + Okenyo – Rocket Bar, Adelaide (24.06.16)

Urthboy‘s national album tour for The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat wrapped up over the weekend, with shows in South Australia and out in Western Australia bringing the Elefant Traks family to many, many fans. With L-FRESH THE LION and Okenyo on support duties, this was an incredible line up of talent, both established and emerging – a…

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Live Review: The Delta Riggs – Fat Controller, Adelaide (24.06.16)

Who better to tear Adelaide’s Fat Controller down on a Friday night, but the psychedelic, rock grooves that are The Delta Riggs? The room filled out as time went on before the show. The Pretty Littles played their bit of the night jamming out tracks that only brought fans closer to the purple and red…

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ICYMI: A look back at our favourite music videos of March 2016

March brought us some fantastic new music from some our favourite artists, while some acts we were stoked to catch overseas also dropped some impressive tunes as they began their foray into the Australian market. We take a look back at our favourite music videos from March as part of our ICYMI series – from Sans Parents…

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Overwatch overtakes League of Legends as Korea’s most popular internet cafe game

Overwatch‘s record-breaking run continues with the game currently attracting a huge share of players at Korean internet cafes, removing League of Legends from the top spot for the first time in four years.

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Balrog and Ibuki to arrive in Street Fighter V this week

Street Fighter V‘s next update is set to drop later this week, bringing series mainstays Balrog and Ibuki to the growing character roster.

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John Bradley on Game of Thrones Season Six, playing Samwell Tarly & working with Hannah Murray

If you’re reading this article, you’re one of two Games of Thrones people: either you just finished watching Season Six and are already eagerly in wait for Season Seven, or you missed an episode and have been waiting for the entire season to be downloadable so you can binge it all at once. If you’re…

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TV Review: Game of Thrones Season 6 Episode 10 “The Winds of Winter” (USA, 2016)

Right from the get go, Season 6 of Game of Thrones has been all about answering expectations. Things like The Hound’s continued survival and Jon’s parentage have been the subject of speculation for years by fans and this season of Thrones has been all about setting the record straight. “The Winds of Winter” very much…

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Five things you didn’t know about Orange is the New Black producer and creator Jenji Kohan

The scene at Town Hall was set with Vivid’s characteristic neon hues of light. Once the strobes were dimmed, a live singing and dance rendition of “You’ve Got Time” by Regina Spektor, also known as the opening song of Orange is The New Black, kicked the show off. There’s something meta-fictional to be said about…

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The first teaser trailer is released for Red Dog‘s origin story, Red Dog: True Blue

Featuring classic Australian scenery and a very familiar dog, the first teaser for the anticipated prequel Red Dog: True Blue, has been released. The film is positioned as an origin story to Kriv Stenders’ 2011 film Red Dog, which starred Josh Lucas and was a massive box office hit; the number one Australian film in the Box Office…

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Universal Studios Hollywood reveals first look at new The Walking Dead attraction

AMC’s enormously popular The Walking Dead has seen inspired theme park attractions pop up around the world, but Universal Studios Hollywood are just about to unveil the most ambitious addition yet. Working closely with AMC, the world renowned film studio and theme park will build upon the “Halloween Horror Nights” maze that has been so…

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The unveiling of The Peninsula Beijing’s noble rebirth to commence in August

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels’ (HSH) renovation of The Peninsula Beijing is well on its way to completion, set to unveil a first peak into the $US123 million upgrade in August 2016.  Changes to the hotel, which began in late 2015 and will be complete in early 2017, include redesigned public spaces, restaurants, rooms and suites.  Changes in the first phase…

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