Opening on cinemas this week is the best video game movie that’s not actually based on a video game, so strap in! Hardcore Henry Strap in. Hardcore Henry is one of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time: You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your …

Opening on cinemas this week is the best video game movie that’s not actually based on a video game, so strap in! Hardcore Henry Strap in. Hardcore Henry is one of the most unflinchingly original wild-rides to hit the big screen in a long time: You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your …

By now you’ve probably heard of Hardcore Henry, the movie shot entirely from the point of view of the main character. It’s the strangest blend of action movie and first-person video game and I’ll be honest, I’m sceptical about this. I loved the original music video that inspired the idea, but a whole movie? Besides for the inevitable motion sickness, …

First person action games are one of my favourite genres in computer/console gaming, which I have devoted way too many hours to growing up. From Doom, to Quake, to Unreal, to Half-Life, to Counter-strike, to Halo… You get the picture – I’ve played many of them and it’s an experience I will keep coming back to. Hang on, yes this …