It must seem like an impossible job auditioning for a role as iconic as the one Jodie Whittaker found herself reading for. Showrunner Chris Chibnall spoke to our sister publication SFX magazine about the moment he knew Whittaker was going to be the thirteenth Doctor – and how he made the audition extra difficult for the ex-Broadchurch star. But what do you have to do in a Doctor Who audition – let alone be the one to stand out? “I wrote three audition scenes for everyone who auditioned,” Chibnal

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the final part of the rebooted trilogy and is set to take Lara Croft into her darkest experience yet. The latest adventure sees Ms Croft jet off to Mexico after the events of Rise of the Tomb Raider. Shadow of the Tomb Raider Special EditionsOf course, the base game will allow you to enjoy Croft’s latest adventure on PS4, Xbox One and PC, but there are a few other options available. US – Buy the Croft Edition hereUK – Buy the Croft Edition hereFor the ultimate fan or

Most of us don’t know what’s going to happen in Avengers 4 when it hits cinemas next year, but who’d have thought that even the directors and cast don’t know how it’s going to end, fewer than nine months out from the release date. In fact, as Mark Ruffalo (second only to Tom Holland in the spoiler stakes) puts it, nothing has been set in stone and the whole Avengers 4 conclusion could change on a whim. “I don’t even know that [the Russo Brothers] really know exactly,” Ruffalo explains. And we’ll

Yesterday, PlayStation 4 owners were the first to get their hands on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout beta. For a beta, Blackout is a surprisingly polished experience, maintaining a consistent framerate and Call of Duty’s smooth, shiny visuals across the biggest map the series has ever seen by far. It’s still a beta, however, and Treyarch is taking the opportunity to gather as much feedback as it can from the limited test preview to then inform future updates to the PvP mode. Finally, Treyar

As proven by the fact that they’ve started putting MCU fight scenes to ABBA music and IT’S THE BEST THING EVER. Fancy watching Thor kick arse while getting down to Dancing Queen? pic.twitter.com/Haj6EvQhcMSeptember 6, 2018Not a Dancing Queen fan? Here he is fighting to Dancing Queen:IM SCREAMING pic.twitter.com/BTJjr9DZBKSeptember 4, 2018And finally, how about a slow, emotional version of Dancing Queen set to the heart-breaking Infinity War ending? Why not check out the best Marvel movies ever a

Even as PC gaming became more popularly accepted—and more lucrative—PCs manufacturers that specialized in gaming specs were extremely rare. Of course, you’ll want to check out the best PC games on your shiny new machineAnd check out our guide to Razer laptops for gaming on the goOr kit out your new PC with the best gaming mouse and best gaming keyboardDesktop or laptop? The first major decision you face when buying a gaming PC is form factor. Some of the best optionsFor a complete guide, check o

Shadow of the Tomb Raider absolutely loves to tease you with such things. And you may be surprised to finish the main story and still not have access to three different barriers. These are doors that require the Rope Ascender to pull down, barriers that need their ropes cut with the Reinforced Knife, and treasure chests that require a lockpick. This outcast tells you the location of the great condor. So make sure you purchase the rope ascender and the lockpick next to it.

Spike traps are one of the most enjoyable and easy to use items in Fortnite, they do a ton of damage and are easy to conceal in houses, caves, and self-made forts. The Fortnite spike traps are just like bounce pads in that they are single use traps they take up one flat space on the ground, wall or ceiling. It’s something that everyone has experienced when an opponent sneaks into your hideout and shotguns you from behind, it’s also something that spike traps can help avoid. Placing a spike trap

Compared to grenades, clingers, gravity bombs, and timed explosives, the Fortnite stink bomb has never been viewed as a particularly useful handheld item. Stink bombs, while not as effective in a direct attack, can be used to provide concealment and force enemies out of hiding. That ability makes the Fortnite stink bomb a great pair for long range weapons like the semi-automatic sniper rifle and scoped assault rifle. The gas clouds harm everyone around them, not just those inside, so you can for

While characters alone are pretty mobile, the bounce pad can give you some serious help when moving around the battlefield. The Fortnite bounce pad is the blue square pickup similar to the spike trap or fire pit, it can be used to get extra air, disorient opponents, or reposition yourself while fighting. You can also build up tower and use the bounce pad to launch off the very top giving you even more air, and you still won’t get hit with any fall damage. The bounce pad solves that problem and c

The much-anticipated Venom movie isn’t out until October 5, but director Ruben Fleischeron has already shared some symbiote secrets with SFX . In the latest issue, Fleischeron reveals why he wanted to stay true to the hardcore Jekyll and Hyde qualities that make Venom, in his words, “a unique character within the Marvel canon – he’s always been more horrific and violent than all the others.” He’s a character without pupils but they have to express emotion, so that’s a challenge. “As he’s an enti

That would get you a single piece of loot from the new Last Wish set of items, which was cool but not really game breaking. Then somebody discovered that if you made a new character and completed Destiny 2’s first mission, you could open the chest again! That’s the story behind this image making the rounds of a Warlock with the full, new armor set. To recap, that Warlock now has all of their class’ Raid armor, days before the Raid even goes live. According to a post on the official forums , the

If you’re looking for a sweet pre-order deal on an Xbox controller that looks like it belongs to a style-conscious cursed spirit, you’ll want to check out this $10 saving on the soon-to-be-released Xbox Wireless Controller – Phantom Black Special Edition. Grab the Xbox Wireless Controller – Phantom Black Special Edition for 14% off when you pre-order at Amazon. View DealUsually $60, you can pre-order now for just $59.99 and feel smug about saving 14% when it arrives on September 11. There are so

Now that Destiny 2: Forsaken has arrived, Guardians everywhere are getting hot under the collar for Masterwork Cores. They’re difficult to find, so listen up – here’s how to get hold of Destiny 2 Masterwork Cores. There are only two ways of receiving Masterwork Cores: one is to buy them from the Spider at the Tangled Shore, while the other is from breaking down Legendary items. Unfortunately for us, breaking down Legendary items doesn’t guarantee a Masterwork Core – only a chance of getting one.

Want Microphasic Datalattices to improve your magic space pants? This highlights random treasure chests hidden throughout the environment when you’re within 30 metres, and each one provides two Microphasic Datalattices. Good news – as well as the above, hunting Nessus Region Chests gets you six Microphasic Datalattices a go. If you don’t fancy grinding for Microphasic Datalattices, the Spider sells them in the Tangled Shore. Turn to page two for all the Destiny 2 Microphasic Datalattices Nessus

The first challenge in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Whistle in the Dark, is easy to miss if you’re just excited to be getting into your new game. Trouble is, if you do miss any of the Shadow of the Tomb Raider death whistles, you’re going to need a lot more advice in order to be able to re-access the last one. The last whistle location is in the south-east corner of the room where you clamber across all the bells. If you do miss this one first time round (which is easily done), you’ll need to go t

There’s a moment in the first few hours of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey where our brand new heroine, Kassandre (or Alexios if you’re going down the hero route), says she’s not an assassin. If you’ve played last year’s Assassin’s Creed Origins , you’ll know that its Aya and Bayek that establish the Order to become, officially, the first assassins. But in many, many ways – and even after eight hours – it’s clear that this is the pinnacle of what an Assassin’s Creed game can be. But, that would be doin

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is just a little bit huge – way bigger than Assassin’s Creed Odyssey in fact – and that’s extraordinarily clear even from the first few hours of the game alone. There’s so much to explore – more on which in my full Assassin’s Creed Odyssey preview – but take a look at the video above for the nine coolest things that happened in the first eight hours of the gameSize is one thing, but Odyssey is also bigger in terms of scope. Odyssey takes what Origins did with the Assassi

We’re less than a month away from the launch of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve been hands-on with the first eight hours of the game – which you can read all about in our Assassin’s Creed Odyssey preview – and you can watch the first 30 minutes of the game here in the video above. Just as a reminder, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is coming out on October 5 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. You get the choice of playing as Kassandra or Alexios, exiled Spartans looking to reuni

You’re still on your own for building massive structures in seconds, but Fortnite and Hasbro are forming a duo to give fans official Nerf Blasters inspired by the game. The two companies announced a partnership to create a range of Fortnite toys and game products, including a Fortnite Monopoly game coming this fall and a Nerf range following in 2019. I know you’re eager to see your favorite fragging tools rendered in plastic, but Hasbro hasn’t given any hints as to what form the Fortnite Nerf gu