Awesome Leisure

“RED ALERT: BOY.” Riley’s parents freak out when a young man comes looking for her. Riley’s First Date is an animated short film that will be included in the DVD and Blu-ray releases of Pixar’s latest masterpiece, Inside Out.

Bearing the Native American name for what is now Greenwich Village, this epic single from Joanna Newsom’s upcoming album Divers references Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poetry and contemplates intention, ambition and legacy.

To promote the upcoming Mad Max video game, Devin Supertramp set out to make an epic desert wasteland action flick of his own – only the cars in this one are much smaller; and the weapons far less lethal. Go behind the scenes here.

Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy attempt to do for Mary Shelley’s monster tale what Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law did for Sherlock Holmes, offering an action and adventure-packed take on a classic 19th century franchise.

These surfboards pack electric engines that push out a jet of water, allowing surfers to negotiate rivers, channels, lakes and other still bodies of water without the need for waves. The Carver is for fast action, while the Manta is for cruising.

Guide an ever-growing flock of birds through a peaceful and surreal world. Gathering Sky has an amazing score recorded by Dren McDonald live at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Available for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.

A young couple goes through the dreaded talk in the music video for How Can It Be by electronica artist Harrison. DTO Films made the video look like a messaging app, so it’s best watched on a phone, vertically.

The limited edition Star Wars PS4 console has the image of Darth Vader and the Star Wars logo printed all over the top, and the controller’s colors are based on Vader’s chest plate. Comes with SW: Battlefront or Disney Infinity.

An upcoming virtual reality game for Windows and the Oculus Rift. It’s not as pretty as fellow mech fps Hawken, but it appears to be extremely immersive.  You play as a mech pilot taking on mining and mercenary missions.

NERF’s new Rival blasters are built for team combat. The Apollo is spring-loaded and carries up to seven rounds while the Zeus has an electric motor and carries up to 12 rounds. Both use dimpled foam balls and come in blue or red.

Inspired by the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton the 50-year old rapper and producer proves that he still has it, while also giving way to new stars like Kendrick Lamar and Justus.

Designed by Pixar animator Angus MacLane, this 677-piece set has a posable neck, head, arms, gripping hands and rolling tracks. There’s even a place to put garbage inside. We like to imagine the plant is Baby Groot. Drops 9/1/15.

Showgoers is a free Chrome browser extension that lets you and another person watch Netflix in sync, however far away you are from each other. Both of you need to have a Netflix account and Chrome.

Prepare yourself for your next stealth mission with everything a ninja could ever need. This awesome shop sells everything from nunchucks and throwing stars and axes to grappling hooks, blowguns, swords, and even ninja garb.

A satirical Apples to Apples-style card game where you engage in US Presidential debates. You don’t have to know a lot about politics or facts; just string the phrases in your cards as best as you can to convince the moderator.

(PG-13 Language) Whoa, Lara Croft actually raids a tomb in this gameplay video for Rise of the Tomb Raider. There’s something a bit off about her movement – it’s like she’s skipping frames – but otherwise this looks awesome.

The title track from Los Angeles-based electronic artist and producer Adam Finkel aka Alek Fin. With Án Mynda (“an example” in Icelandic), Alek continues to hone the slow burn approach that made his previous EP Mull successful.

Risk: Game of Thrones is actually three games in one. Use Westeros, Essos or both maps to play the traditional Risk or a version with added mechanics. There’s also a two-player variant in which you vie for control of Essos.

(PG-13) After their one-night stand in college, two serial cheaters meet years later in a therapy session. They challenge each other to have a platonic relationship in a bid to change. Starring Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis.

From the developer behind Skulls of the Shogun comes Galak-Z: The Dimensional. This PS4 roguelike space shooter is a stylish homage to ’80s anime. More importantly, it’s got intense gameplay and great controls.

Bryan Cranston plays writer and activist Dalton Trumbo. A hugely successful screenwriter in the late 1930s, Trumbo’s life and career were nearly ruined when movie studios banished him because of his Communist ties.

Amazingly talented vocalist Haley Reinhart once again joins Postmodern Jukebox to turn in an awesome cover version of a classic track – this time with White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army, in the style of a Big Easy jazz funeral dirge.

“I’m really surprised that Langridge didn’t throw paper there. What would you have done Trey?” Yes, the USA Rock Paper Scissors League actually exists. And yes, the league’s 2007 championship was televised on ESPN2. More salt for eSports.