Anthem Open Demo

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Anthem is EA’s brand new game that really surprised everyone during E3 2017. It’s a brand new game, a brand new franchise in a completely new universe. It’s a futuristic open-world RPG that many are excited about and for good reason! We recently too the Anthem Open Demo for a spin recently and it is absolutely incredible!

Anthem is an upcoming online only, multiplayer, open world,  third person RPG game that’s being developed by BioWare Edmonton and published by EA. Due for release in 2018, this game is said to be HUGE and it’s release is not too far away. February 22nd to be exact! You and your friends take take on a role of a Freelancer in a group of up to 4 bold and courageous people who leave their civilisation to explore a dangerous yet beautiful landscape.

We’ve played the Anthem Open Demo for a while and we absolutely love it and cannot wait to play the full game. It’s a breath of fresh air and we cannot wait to team up with the rest of the How To Kill An Hour crew.

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4 Ways to Enhance Your Gaming Experience Today

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The video games industry is growing year in year and has become a multi-billion dollar industry. More and more people every year are gravitating toward video games as the ultimate form of entertainment. This is something that has become even more accessible in recent years as a result of the number of opportunities there are to enjoy games moving forward.

 

There are so many things you have got to keep in mind, and it is important to assess what you can do to get the best possible experience when gaming. There are plenty of things that combine to make up the gaming experience, and this is something that you have to bear in mind. Here are some of the best ideas that are going to help you improve your gaming experience.

 

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Practice Makes Perfect

 

They say that practice makes perfect, and there is a lot to be said for this. It is important to understand what it takes to improve your skill and ability at a particular game. The best way to do this is to practice and play more and to play against people better than you as well. This is important to focus on because it is a great way of getting better at gaming, and being able to spread your skills across different games. Plus, do you really need an excuse to play more video games?!

 

Get Tips and Hints Online

 

There are a lot of places you can go online to get hints, tips, cheats, or walkthroughs that can help you to enjoy a game that little bit more. Whether you want to buy OSRS gold, or you’re looking through a walkthrough, so you don’t get lost, there are tons of online options. The internet has made the world of gaming much more enjoyable and accessible, and this is certainly something you need to keep in mind when it comes to your gaming experience.

 

Set Up a Gaming Room

 

In order to be able to have a more enjoyable time of things, it is important that you set up a designated space for your gaming. This could be in the spare room if you have one, and you could choose to kit it out the room with furniture and equipment that is going to leave you with the perfect gaming room. If you don’t have a spare room, then you could still make some changes to the living room in order to gear it more towards gaming. For instance, you might consider buying a new TV unit to fit all your consoles on, or make space for your gaming chair, etc.

 

Utilise Different Devices

 

You can use plenty of different devices these days in order to enjoy gaming more. There are consoles and PCs, which offer countless games across different genres, but handheld devices are also popular. And, in recent times, there has been a growth in the mobile gaming sector, providing a convenient and remote opportunity for gaming on the move. There are so many excellent mobile app games that you can enjoy, and this really goes a long way toward providing a more complete experience.

 

There are a lot of things you can do that are going to help improve your gaming experience. This is one of the great social activities you can enjoy these days, and inviting friends over is really important when it comes to making a big difference. So, you need to make sure you are focused on improving and enhancing your experience by following the suggestions above.

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Pastimes: What’s The Perfect Go-To For You?

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We all have hobbies. Even if you think that you don’t. Even if you see Adam at work with his mountain climbing expeditions. Or Trish at church that bakes. Even if your hobbies don’t tend to take shape in the form of something active or creative, you most certainly have them. Maybe you like to watch TV and a certain kind of movie genre? Or you like to play football on the weekends? No matter what you like to do, it’s an important part of your life.

 

Or, maybe you’re someone that generally starts to watch Netflix in the evenings and you’re bored? You’re tired of doing the same old thing? When this is the case, you’re definitely going to want to try and find out what the perfect pastime is for you. And this can sound hard at first, but it’s really not. By taking a look at your interests and passions and what you truly love to do, you’ll find it.

 

How You Like To Spend Your Time

 

To start with, analyse how you spend your time. Think about what you really love to do. Do you love to play games, like www.critiquesdecasino.com, or do you love to write? Really think about what you do that you enjoy. But also identify what you do that you don’t love, because this can tell you a lot.

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How Your Spent Your Time As A Child

 

But then also, you need to strip this back. Think about what you loved to do when you were a child. What were you most passionate about? When you think about this, it’s going to point you in the direction of what might just be perfect for you personally.

 

What You’re Passionate About

 

Another way to look at this, is to discover what you’re most passionate about. And this can be tough. It really can. Because your mind can be clouded by what others are doing, and what’s cool, and what you think you SHOULD be doing. So trip that back. Think about finding what you are truly passionate about, as www.themuse.com shows. This can then help you to find out what you should be doing with your spare time.

 

 

What Makes You Happy

 

And, of course, you can get real simple here. Think about what makes you happy. What do you love to do? What makes you smile? What could you spend hours doing that you would feel absolutely be fulfilled by? Do that.

 

How You Want To Live Your Life

 

Finally, one thing that you need to do here, is to take a look at exactly HOW you want to live your life. So ask yourself, what does an ideal day look like for you? How do you want to spend your time? Because that’s the thing. It’s not just the image of your perfect life. It’s more than that. It’s about how you FEEL every day. How your life and your work and your hobbies add to your life. So think about what you want to do to make sure that you’re spending your time in the most rewarding way possible.

 

Anthem VIP DEMO & MORE!

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Anthem is EA’s brand new game that really surprised everyone during E3 2017. It’s a brand new game, a brand new franchise in a completely new universe. It’s a futuristic open-world RPG that many are excited about and for good reason!

Anthem is an upcoming online only, multiplayer, open world,  third person RPG game that’s being developed by BioWare Edmonton and published by EA. Due for release in 2018, this game is said to be HUGE and it’s release is not too far away. February 22nd to be exact! You and your friends take take on a role of a Freelancer in a group of up to 4 bold and courageous people who leave their civilisation to explore a dangerous yet beautiful landscape.

If the gameplay trailer didn’t get you excited the demo surely will, the VIP Demo is available for a short peroid between January 25th-27th. A few weeks prior to it’s release on February 22nd.

How do I get access to the VIP Demo?

Well you can pre-order the game, join Origin Access or join EA Access to experience Anthem before everyone else. Furthermore by playing the VIP Demo you get an in-game item. Highlighting that you were one of the first gamers to play!

For more information on the VIP Demo please click here to head to EA’s website.

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The Best Devices for Streaming TV

The Best Devices for Streaming TV

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The Best Devices for Streaming TV

The Best Devices for Streaming TV

Streaming music, films and TV programs is the most popular way to view anything. High Street stores that sell CD’s and DVD’s are disappearing as streaming overtakes buying the physical items. There is more than one reason for this including the fact that they are cheaper to buy and instant, no matter what time of day or night you want to watch them. You can even stream things from other countries, although you may sometimes have to use a VPN to achieve this.

Just as an example, Netflix, which is one of the largest streaming platforms, has a library for each country. If you are a member of Netflix UK and want to watch something from Netflix US, you would need a VPN to fool Netflix into thinking that is where you are located.  Whatever platforms you are watching, what can be more important is the device you are using. Like with everything in this life, there are some that are better than others.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – Voted Best Overall

It seems that the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is rated the best by the experts and by consumers who buy more of this item than any of the other streaming devices. It lets you view more than 500.000 movies, TV shows from the likes of Netflix, Hulu and HBO, watch live TV, stream music and access sites such as Facebook and YouTube.

It also features Amazon Alexa, which is capable of many things including helping you to choose what to view. Team this with a good laptop and you can stream good quality programs, films and music wherever you are. Laptops such as Lenovo ones, which are durable and reliable, are great for this purpose, but it could be that you have never owned this sort of device before. Then you may want some expert advice on laptop buying, and this is available online. Do your homework and you won’t be disappointed.

As well as streaming, owning a laptop means that you can play games, shop, handle banking transactions and do many other things while on the move.

Chromecast Ultra – Best For Smartphones

If you are looking for the best way to stream things on your smartphone, the Chromecast Ultra could be for you. It offers streaming in HD and HDR as well as 4K Ultra. It plugs into your TV’s HDMI port and will then work with iPhones, iPads and Android devices.

Among the things you can watch or listen to are more than 30 million songs, 200.00 movies and TV programs, sports, radio games and more. Chromecast users can also put websites or their smartphone screen onto their TV.

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Roku Ultra – Most User-Friendly

This is a great choice for streaming fans looking for lots of features. The very user-friendly menu is easy to navigate. Just speak the name of a film, TV program, actor or director into the controller mobile app and it will search them out for you. It has a night mode that will tone down loud noises such as explosions, so that you can watch late at night without disturbing the rest of the household.

The Ultra supports both 4K and HD streaming and with ones of the largest selections of things to watch, it has to be well worth considering.

Apple TV 4 – Best Apple Streaming

Although not the cheapest, Apple TV 4 does have the polished interface that you would expect from an Apple product. It has voice search with Siri and an excellent selection of films, shows, music and anything else you want to view. What will put some people off buying this item is that you have to be part of the Apple ecosystem for it to work at its best.

A notable omission is Google play, but that should not really be a surprise with the Apple versus Android war.

TiVO Bolt OTA With Antenna

This device has been developed for consumers who do not have connects via cables to their TV. It is wireless with antenna so that you do not miss out in all the free programmes from the normal TV channels. It has a memory of 1YB that will let you record up to 150 hours of HD content and can also stream all the services such as Netflix and Hulu.

To benefit the most from this, you have to purchase the box and then pay for the TiVO services, but if you love live sport and network shows, this could be the solution for you. One of its biggest advantages is that you only need one device for everything, although the pricing may deter some people.

Fun, Alternative Hen Party Ideas

Fun, Alternative Hen Party Ideas

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Fun, Alternative Hen Party Ideas

Fun, Alternative Hen Party Ideas

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If you’re not into the traditional hen night parties, but still want to celebrate your last days of single life in style, then you may be struggling to find something that’s still fun, will be enjoyable for everyone and that doesn’t fall into the typical party and crazy nights out that seem to be the tradition over the last few years.

 

The good news is there really are plenty of options out there if the party thing isn’t your scene, so in this post we’re going to share with you some cool ideas for hen nights that are fun and a bit different.

 

Murder mystery evening:

 

If you and your friends have a more adventurous side and enjoy a bit of mystery and teamwork, then a murder mystery evening is a really fun way to spend your hen night. You’ll find these being hosted all over the place and with many different types of themes. You’ll get to dress up and really feel like you’re part of a murder mystery game or movie, so it’s definitely a night none of you will forget in a hurry and is something that pretty much everyone will enjoy.

 

Treasure hunt:

 

You may think a treasure hunt is only for children at Easter or Christmas, but in the last few years they have been gaining much popularity with adults, and for good reason. Companies like Cluego are experts in providing a great treasure hunt experience for adults looking for something a little different than the typical party night out.

 

Ghost hunting:

 

If you’re into the supernatural side of things, then a ghost hunting experience could be just the thing you’re looking for during your hen night. You can choose from multiple experience types, such as castles, old buildings that are no longer in use, underground tunnels, or even hotels where you can stay overnight and enjoy a full-on creepy ghost hunting experience for your hen night which is definitely a lot different and more memorable than the traditional party.

 

Escape room:

 

Escape rooms and panic rooms have become hugely popular in recent years, and are such a fun and memorable way to spend time with friends, so would definitely be a great choice if you’re looking for a hen party with a difference.

 

Spa weekend:

 

If you’re looking for something different, but prefer relaxing over chasing ghosts or solving murders, then a spa weekend with your girlfriends is going to be a great choice. You’ll find many spa offers for very reasonable prices all over the country, so whether you prefer a trendy hotel in the city or a cozy lodge in the middle of the mountains, you’ll definitely find something to help you unwind and relax before the big day if partying isn’t your thing.

 

Mixing classes:

 

You certainly don’t have to have a wild night of partying to enjoy a few cocktails with your friends – and what could be better than learning from a professional how to mix your own? You can find mixing classes all over most towns and cities and it’s definitely a fun way to spend a night with your friends.

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Brightburn: Superhero Horror

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This brand new movie from James Gunn is very very intriguing to us. Why? Well it takes one of our most favoured film genre’s and turns it on it’s head and mashes it with another. The Superhero movie meets horror movie. Consider us intrigued! This is Brightburn, arriving in cinemas summer 2019!

Brightburn tells the story of a child from another world, crash landing on Earth. However, instead of the same old story of him becoming a world saviour. What if he became something more sinister and caused havoc anywhere he went. Brightburn is brought to you by the visionary filmmaker of Guardians of The Galaxy and Slither, so you know it’s going to be good! It’s a new take on an already established genre.

Will this new approach to horror and superhero movies pave the way for other movies to take this route? Will we see new franchises brought from this? Who knows! What we do know is that this movie is a crazy take on the genre and definitely turns things on it’s head. It’s this type originality that we love here at How To Kill An Hour and we wonder what will come of it!

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Just Cause 4

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We have got our hands on another heavy hitter for 2018 and that’s Just Cause 4! 

The open world giant focuses this time round on massive destruction, crazy explosions and more player creativity. Other things will come into play and start to affect a players experience during their time with Just Cause 4. For example, the new outing from Avalanche Studios will include bouts of extreme weather. Like their namesake, blizzards, as well as playing tag team with storms that include lightning and tornados!

Famous for it’s out of it’s world physics and craziness, Just Cause 4 will also allow players to get wild with their fighting. Users will have the ability to use grapples and boosters! However, this time round there is much more choice. For example one of them will allow players to bind vehicles and enemies together before catapulting them into the sky! Just Cause 4 is out now on PS4, Xbox One and PC. (Polygon)

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Overcooked 2 Surf ‘n’ Turf

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There’s some brand new DLC coming for Overcooked 2 it’s called Surf ‘n’ Turf! Overcooked 2 Surf ‘n’ Turf is now available digitally on XboxOne, PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo Switch™ priced at £4.49/€4.99/$5.99.

So, if you are unaware of what Overcooked 2 here’s a little refresher:

Overcooked 2 is a co-op game that allows 1-4 players to help serve recipes to hungry customers in an series of unconventional kitchens. The game will follow players across kitchens located in hot air balloons, a magical school and even planets! Don’t forget to dodge the fires, collapsing floors or overbearing waiters!

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Surf ‘n’ Turf will throw players into another adventure with the Onion King. Introducing 12 brand new kitchens. However, in these levels you’ll be at the swimming pool or the beach, to name a couple. With new stages, brings new obstacles, for example, the beach could bring you a tidal wave, therefore keep those food coming before you get wiped out!

There are three new chef’s introduced in Overcooked 2’s Surf ‘n’ Turf. The parrot chef, island chef and Boof makes a return, in his holiday shades too! Alongisde new chefs and levels there are two new recipes for players to get tucked into. Fruit smoothies and kebabs! Furthermore, that’s not all! New kitchen equipment is introduced such as the juicer, the bellows and the water pistol!

Overcooked 2 Surf ‘n’ Turf Key Features

  • New Levels! Surf ‘n’ Turf features 12 new story levels. Explore the island from the pool to the beach, just watch out for waves and…. conga lines?!
  • New Chefs! Three news chefs join Overcooked 2. Parrot chef, Island chef and returning chef, Boof
  • New Recipes! Blend fruit into refreshing smoothies and BBQ tasty skewers for your hungry islanders
  • New Mechanics! Who said washing up had to be dull? Blast your plates clean with the trusty water pistol. Stoke the fires of your BBQ with the bellows but be aware that the hotter the fire, the quicker your food will burn

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