It has been a long wait for Fox McCloud to return to the cockpit, but Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2 proves that some things are definitely worth the wait. The game takes full advantage of the massive leap forward in power offered by Nintendo’s new hardware; this entry doesn’t just reboot the franchise,…
One of the surprise announcements from this year’s Summer Game Fest is the next instalment in the Hot Wheels series titled Infinite Rush. As a massive fan of the series so far, with the last two games offering a very solitary experience, Infinite Rush completely throws this formula out the window and sets the formula…
For some, the concept of the Rhythm series might be a hard sell on paper. It relies on the most simplistic controls imaginable—often just a single button press perfectly in time with a beat. But after getting hands-on with Rhythm Paradise Groove, arriving on the Nintendo Switch this July, it’s clear that the magic is in…
Gaming headsets are a dime a dozen these days, and while many promise to be the true “all-in-one” solution for your setup, very few actually deliver. Enter the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni, a premium piece of hardware that doesn’t just promise the world; it actually delivers on its promise. After spending extensive time putting…
It’s been a MASSIVE week with Summer Games Fest. We have had some sleepless nights with big game announcements and exciting release dates. Finally, it’s Nintendo’s turn with the release of their big announcements for the year. While people are yelling “OCARINA OF TIME REMAKE” at their screens, we were excited to see a huge…
The team at Frontier Developments has officially lifted the lid on the highly anticipated sequel to its beloved zoo management sim, unveiling a world-exclusive first look at Planet Zoo 2 gameplay during this year’s PC Gaming Show. Promising a significant generational leap in both visual fidelity and gameplay depth, the title is slated to launch…
XBOX has released their new showcase. After a massive shift in management over the last few months, we have seen new Asha Sharma come in and take the company back to its gaming core and win the fanbase back. Today’s showcase only affirmed the company’s new direction that will potentially take XBOX back to being…
This month’s State of Play had a lot riding on it. With a plethora of live service games that have more often failed, Sony needed to hit this one out of the park. Fortunately, thanks to some solid third-party support, this State of Play has something for all types of gamers. Marvel’s Wolverine gives us…
Out of nowhere, Nintendo has shadow-dropped a dedicated Direct to announce a ground-up remake of the beloved Star Fox 64 (or Lylat Wars, as we Aussies remember it). Simply titled Star Fox, the highly anticipated return to the Lylat System is touching down exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, slotting perfectly into…
It is no small feat to take over 30 years of cinematic history and turn it into a cohesive, brick-building adventure, but LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight manages to do just that. Moving away from the standard original stories of past iterations, this latest entry does the impossible: it successfully interweaves the overarching…
When Nintendo first revealed Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Nintendo Switch 2, it sparked a lot of curiosity. As I noted in my hands-on preview last month, what seemed like a simple romp has proven to be an engaging evolution for the series. Now that I’ve spent significant time fully exploring Mr E’s…
Since the launch of The Dark Pictures Anthology games, developer and publisher Supermassive Games has taken us through ghost ships, witch trials, and ancient temples. But with their latest entry, Directive 8020, the series finally blasts off into the dark, unforgiving vacuum of space, and the result is definitely worth checking out. With small, dark…
Indiana Jones adventure games were a foundational part of my gaming DNA growing up. From The Fate of Atlantis to The Emperor’s Tomb—and yes, even both of the LEGO games—Indy has always held a special place in my gaming journey. As we touched upon in our initial review of the game, it was incredibly exciting…
Following his high-flying appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Fox McCloud is officially back in the cockpit. During today’s surprise Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced that Star Fox—a visually stunning, ground-up reimagining of the Nintendo 64 classic Lylat Wars, is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25th. Promising a cinematic take…
I’ve just moved into a new apartment, and with a mix of hardwood floors, rugs, and tiles, finding a single machine that could handle all of these surfaces felt like an impossible task. Thankfully, thanks to the Tineco FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Steam, I no longer need an arsenal of different devices to keep my…
First announced back in 2020, Capcom’s Pragmata has been a long time coming. After multiple delays and years of lingering mystery, the sci-fi action-adventure has finally touched down. The good news? It was absolutely worth the wait. Pragmata fires on all cylinders, blending a wholly unique hack-and-shoot combat system with an emotional core that anchors the entire experience. It is…
When Nintendo first revealed Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Nintendo Switch 2, it was easy to write it off as just another breezy, laid-back romp for the younger crowd. But after getting some hands-on time with the game ahead of its release on the 21st of May, it’s clear that Nintendo has entirely…
Open-ear earbuds have always been about a trade-off for me. You sacrifice some sound quality and noise isolation in exchange for comfort and situational awareness. It’s a deal that plenty of listeners are more than happy to make, especially those who spend long hours at desks, on runs, or simply prefer not to feel like…
It has been over a decade since Tomodachi Life first launched on the 3DS, and in that time, it has taken on something of a cult status. I tortured my family and friends recreating them in the original, sharing their mishaps on social media, absolutely overwhelmed with bizarre, hilarious clips of their tiny Mii characters…
Nomada Studio, the Spanish indie team behind the watercolour marvel Gris, cemented their place among gaming’s finest emotional storytellers with 2024’s Neva. A harrowing, stunning tale of Alba and her wolf companion navigating a corrupted, dying world, it felt like a fully realised artistic statement – something complete. So when Neva: Prologue was revealed during…
When Super Mario Bros. Wonder launched on the original Nintendo Switch back in October 2023, I called it “quite simply the best 2D Mario platforming game ever made” – and I stand by every word. So when Nintendo announced a Switch 2 Edition complete with the mouthful subtitle + Meetup in Bellabel Park, the…
It’s been over a decade since Tomodachi Life first launched on the 3DS in the West, and in that time, it has taken on something of a cult status. I tortured my family and friends recreating them in the original, sharing their mishaps on social media, absolutely overwhelmed with bizarre, hilarious clips of tiny Mii…
It’s time to start planning our favourite time of the year again! PAX Aus is BACK with a new theme, the same venue, and the same good times for gamers across three spectacular days from 9-11 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event is the grand finale of Melbourne International Games Week,…
Back in February, when I attended Nintendo’s Preview Event and spent just over an hour with Pokémon Pokopia, I called it “planting the seeds of something special.” Having now sunk well north of 50 hours into the full release, I can confirm: those seeds have grown into something truly extraordinary. Pokémon Pokopia is not just…
Monster Hunter returns with a new “Stories” spin-off with some incredibly beautiful graphics, a stellar story and a Pokémon-style mechanic that will keep your inner Poké-nerd incredibly satisfied. This spin-off series boasts a beautiful anime art style and incredible stories and adventures that are more monster-raising than hunting. After my playthrough of the game, I…
The legacy of Little Nightmares is instantly recognisable. Its unsettling visual language, with tiny protagonists navigating oversized environments filled with grotesque figures, has become iconic in the horror platforming genre. Reanimal may not officially exist within that universe, but with the creative team behind Little Nightmares II returning to the formula that made those games…
The Mario Tennis series has never been one to hold my attention. While it has been a solid entry in the Mario Sports genre, outside of the motion controls on the Wii in Mario Power Tennis, which felt new and exciting, the novelty of motion controls has definitely worn off. After the tremendous response to…
It’s the week of Valentine’s Day, and if you are looking for the ultimate Valentine’s gift for the gamer in your life, Nintendo and Godiva have you covered with the launch of the Animal Crossing collection. The collection features four collectible boxes that combine Godiva chocolate with Animal Crossing characters and items. The cute and…
As part of Nintendo’s Preview Event for 2026, the most exciting title we got to get our hands on was the upcoming cozy game Pokémon Pokopia. After spending just over an hour with the farming Pokémon sim, I was immediately charmed by its adorable character art, addictive gameplay, and seemingly endless amount of things to…
The Mario Tennis series has never been one to hold my attention. While it has been a solid entry in the Mario sports genre, outside of the motion controls on the Wii in Mario Power Tennis, when that felt new and exciting, since then, the novelty of motion controls has definitely worn off. After the…
