Around the Network: 25 October 2013

Stuff happens on the internet a lot. Every day in fact. Which is why we've broken all the best bits down into bite-sized links to keep you up-to-date on all the most important developments. Aren't we nice?

CVG

Who was Batman before he became the Dark Knight? Find out in CVG's Batman Arkham Origins review .

What's happening in the Battlefield 4 beta? FInd out in the web's hottest Battlefield show, Battlefield Recon .

Games Radar

The NES classic is 25 years old and GR has put together the 25 things they still love about Super Mario Bros. 3 to celebrate.

With Arkham Origins on the horizon, take a look a how far Batman has come over the years in GR's massive history of Batman games .

Official PlayStation Magazine

All new Killzone Shadow Fall PS4 screens & info . Find out how PlayStation 4 helped completely reinvent the series.

Here are all Beyond: Two Souls multiple endings and how to get them . Lots of spoilers obviously. And Ellen Page. Ellen Page everywhere we look.

Official Nintendo Magazine

There are a lot of strange happenings in the Kalos region. Here are 9 unsolved mysteries of Pokemon X and Y .

The new Orange and Touquiose 3DS XLs make it 52 different 3DS colours and special editions .

T3

Looking to kit out your iPad Mini? Here are the best iPad Mini Retina cases and covers to buy in 2013. Ooo pretty.

The iPad Air is here! (And no, it's not made of air.) Here's T3's iPad Air Review: Hands-on with all the vital stats.

Tech Radar

It's thinner, it's lighter, it's faster - but is it better? Read TR's iPad Air hands on review

Small size, super screen. Read T3's iPad mini 2 with Retina display hands on review .

Tesco Tech

Bought a new tablet or smartphone? Find out how to protect your digital devices against breaks, loss or theft in this video.

Want to know why you should upgrade to Windows 8.1? Here are 10 reasons why you should get the latest Windows 8.1 release.

Total Film

If anybody knows something about getting buff, it's Thor. Which is why we asked him to give us some gym advice in Thor: The Dark World: Workout Tips .

Scenes, actors, artwork... 50 Amazing Elements Cut From Popular Movies .

The Total Film team are made up of the finest minds in all of film journalism. They are: Editor Jane Crowther, Deputy Editor Matt Maytum, Reviews Ed Matthew Leyland, News Editor Jordan Farley, and Online Editor Emily Murray. Expect exclusive news, reviews, features, and more from the team behind the smarter movie magazine. 

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