There’s a fascinating film buried somewhere within The Dog Stars. It’s quieter than its marketing suggests, more interested in grief, loneliness and the necessity of human connection than the violent survivalism its trailers have largely sold. And whenever Ridley Scott allows his latest to simply exist in that contemplative space, there are flashes of something…
Gamescom 2026 is here, and with that, the Opening Night Live showcase, highlighting a whole bunch of new and exciting games on the horizon. There’s a fair amount to cover here, so let’s dive in and run through all the announcements. STAGE TOUR THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT – REMASTERED IS FREE FOR ALL CURRENT…
It’s hard to believe that Grand Theft Auto 6 is not only real, but is releasing later this year. While we’ve known for a couple of weeks now, it’s certainly worth getting excited for Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look, which is set to hit Netflix, YouTube and Rockstar’s own website later this week. No…
New Zealand heavy outfit Haast Hunter are preparing to unleash their highly anticipated debut album, Plastique, on Thursday, 27th August, and today we’re thrilled to give you an exclusive early listen to the record, alongside a track-by-track guide from vocalists Sinaea Elizabeth and Jimi Harper. The debut marks a significant new chapter for the ferocious…
I play the current Call of Duty every year mainly for its multiplayer offerings, but it’s no secret that the franchise has had its ups and downs in recent years. I mean, the less we say about 2023’s Modern Warfare III, the better. But since then, the Modern Warfare franchise has been left at bay,…
For Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins, the “pain cave” has long represented the place an elite athlete willingly enters when the body is screaming to stop, but the mind insists it can keep going. In Threshold, that celebrated capacity to endure takes on a far more complicated meaning. Unfolding across a single high-stakes cross-country ski…
Seminal 90’s band The Wallflowers are touring Australia, playing their breakthrough album Bringing Down the Horse in full. The 1996 album reached #9 on the ARIA charts and was certified gold. You may remember the hit single “One Headlight” or other singles “6th Avenue Heartache”, “The Difference” or “Three Marlenas”. The lead singer and songwriter, Jakob Dylan,…
We currently live in a world that has lost its sense of nuance. Discussions, particularly those conducted online, quickly devolve into chaos where being right, while proving others wrong, is the entire goal. The world has suddenly become very black and white, with people uncomfortable to exist in the grey. Curious minds have become few…
With torrential rain leading up to the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash, it’s a credit to the organisers that the event took place relatively successfully. Some 10,000 campers made it through the gates, with around a third of the camping area too boggy to be used. Those that missed out will receive full refunds. On top…
