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Manchester’s Museum of Science & Industry is currently holding its first ever celebration of video gaming with PLAY It! Manchester. The exhibition, which kicked off with a bang last week and will be open until Sunday 9 August, features some of the most popular video games of the past 30 years.That’s right kids: from Tomb Raider to Granny’s Garden, you can now go play your favourite video games in a museum!There’s a game for every level, casual to expert, with plenty of choice from retro to moder...

Shortly before E3 I was able to speak to Dominic Matthews, Studio Head of Ninja Theory about the studio’s latest project: Hellblade. What makes Hellblade really cool is that it’s set to deal with themes like mental health issues in an informed and sensitive way, something that we rarely ever see in video games.Speaking to Dominic after E3 I was able to get a little more information on Hellblade …Tell us a little bit about the background of Hellblade.‘We’ve been quite open with the development of...

Daring to take on the tale as old as time, Studio Chizu’s Belle is ‘Beauty and The Beast’ as you’ve never seen it before, for the most part. Instead of the fantasy setting we’re all used to, Mamoru Hosoda (The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Miral) presents Belle as a modern, sci-fi musical.Belle starts off strong, introducing us to the digital world of U where people can ‘start over’ and live a virtual life free from their real identities. While we’re introduced to the gorgeous and vibrant world o...

Featured image courtesy of Azure RetreatsDo you need some time to unwind and find yourself?This summer, find the freedom to be you with Azure Retreats‘ first yoga and wellness retreat for gay men in Turgutreis, Turkey. With hosts Kurtis and Stephen, both with years of hospitality experience, you’re sure to feel right at home. The gay men’s retreat takes place from the 27 August until 3 September 2019. Your package includes full board, with your choice of a single or double suite room, all with b...