Our first look at Nintendo's next home console is here! The Nintendo Switch - previously codenamed the Nintendo NX - isn't too surprising to those of us who have been following Nintendo's recent patent applications and leaks, but I think it would be fair to say we're in the minority of this trailer's audience. And gosh has it gotten me excited anyway!
I had been feeling lukewarm about the NX up to this point - did I really need another new console? It doesn't feel long [.....]
The first ever Manchester Animation Festival (MAF for short) starts today! It takes place at HOME in Manchester and will last from today (17th Nov) and until the end of Thursday (19th Nov).
There are lots of exciting events - workshops, Q&As, screenings, and panels - on over the three days, so come and check it out! There's a full diary of all the events on the website with tickets still available to purchase for most events online or in person, ranging from £5 to £12. [.....]
Today is Wednesday and comic book fans will know what that means: New Comic Book Day! New comic books are released every Wednesday, and starting today I will be writing a new comic book article every Wednesday.
This week I headed into my local comic book shop to pick up some new comics - Travelling Man in Manchester, I highly recommend popping in if you're in the area. Check out spoiler-free reviews of my picks of the day below.
If you're thinking of getting stuck [.....]
Remember, remember, the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason, and... comic book plot?
Tonight is bonfire night, and whether you want a light read before heading out to the celebrations, a heavier read as you stay in for the night, or something to try the day after before the autumnal mood leaves you, Hello, Robots! has you covered. Curl up with this selection of our favourites:
5. Pete Wisdom (Marvel)
Imagine if James Bond was: a) from Essex and b) a mutant with the [.....]
Plot development and character development abound in the latest episode of Steven Universe. When it rains, it pours. Spoiler warning: don't read ahead if you don't want 'When It Rains' spoiled for you.
Let's get this out of the way: CUTE MOMENTS. This week's superb CUTE MOMENTS include (but is not limited to) Garnet's declaration of love (OH MY GOD SO CUTE), Peridot's fear of thunder and rain, and Steven and Peridot's hand-holding.
Steven and Peridot's relationship continues to build in what is unusually [.....]
It's that time of the year again when the house is filled with the pitter-patter of comic book-inspired television. Already I'm being kept up at night by superhero programming crying out to be burped and changed and streamed.
It's been tricky keeping up with comic book television over the past couple weeks and with upcoming premieres, so we're undergoing a little bit of a change of how we cover these shows. Welcome to the first installment of a new weekly column rounding up spoiler-free reviews of [.....]
Tickets and passes for Manchester Animation Festival became on sale today. MAF will be filled with guest speakers, workshops, masterclasses, retrospectives, panel discussions, and feature screenings over the 17th, 18th, and 19th November at HOME Manchester.
Tickets for individual screenings and events range from £6 to £12, day passes are £40, whilst passes for the full festival are £85. Concessions on the ticket prices are available for students, people aged 60+, those with a registered disability, and those who are registered unemployed or claiming Jobseekers Allowance. [.....]
