Best Foot Forward: Creative Recreation Footwear

With the weather switching faster than a telephone exchange it’s time to start thinking about appropriate leisure footwear. Thankfully Elysium has done the hard work for you, with the discovery of footwear from Creation Recreation.

For Your Drinks Cabinet: Hoxton Gin

This week’s recommendation for your taste buds is an old classic. That’s right, this week we’re talking to you about gin, but just not any old gin. The discerning gent requires a gin of the highest order so this week for your drinks cabinet is the delectable Hoxton Gin.

Biking In Bhutan

If you’re looking for a holiday with a difference this year – a getaway set amongst rugged wilderness whilst offering exceptional luxury might be just the kind of break you’re looking for. If you’ve not thought about it before, or indeed not even heard of it, start thinking about biking in Bhutan now!

The Amazing Spider-Man 3D

The Amazing Spider-Man is due for release in July 2012. In essence, Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father’s former partner. The results look spectacular!

For Your Drinks Cabinet: Courvoisier 21

When the word cognac is mentioned to any of the Elysium team, we have to admit we all come across with a look intrigue and curiosity. What we do know for certain is that it’s definitely a drink for the discerning gent. So this week, our recommendation to your growing drinks cabinet is the rather delightful Courvoisier 21.

PlayStation Vita – Next-Gen Gaming

PlayStation fans get ready for some sore thumbs!

Sony has launched its new portable game system, the PlayStation Vita which promises to deliver a more console-like experience than anything you’ve played before. Check out our review on the next-generation of handheld gaming.

Champions League – Last 16: It’s A Knock Out

Love is in the air, and it’s not just because of Valentine’s Day. After a winter break the Champions League is back with the knock out rounds, giving us that warm feeling inside every time the iconic theme song comes on. This is where it starts to get interesting, no more meaningless group games against minnows from the backwaters of Europe we didn’t know even existed; it’s all two-legged knock out action from now on. Here’s Elysium’s run down of what we’ve got to look forward to.

Feel the Wrath

Wrath of the Titans releases nationwide in March 2012. As you would have guessed, we are massive fans of Clash of the Titans and can not wait to see some epic ass kicking!

For Your Drinks Cabinet: ABSOLUT London

It’s not often that Elysium comes across a bottle that we’d rather leave out on display rather than put back into the drinks cabinet. Well, one of these times is when we cast our eyes on a highly visual bottle design, so eye-catching in fact that you’d not want to hide it away. Gents, let us introduce you to ABSOLUT London.

Valentine’s Gift Guide From Elysium

What do you get her? It’s a minefield out there with Valentine’s this, Valentine’s that! Fear not as help is at hand with Elysium’s Valentine’s Day gift (survival) guide for the discerning gent. From the ensemble cast of goodies here you’re sure to find something that warms the heart of your special lady, ensuring good times ahead for 2012 and no more scornful looks…well not until another double header of footy on a super Sunday!