Author: Matthew Arcari

Live service games are a dime a dozen these days, and it feels like extraction shooters aren’t that far behind. From the early days of Escape From Tarkov to the wildly popular Arc Raiders that took over multiplayer charts only a few months ago, it’s clear that Bungie’s latest project, Marathon, has its work cut…

While I consider myself more of a casual WWE fan, I can’t deny just how good the WWE 2K franchise has been over the past few years. From the improved mechanics to the expanded rosters and even the awesome Showcase modes focusing on some of my favourite wrestlers over the years, there’s been plenty to…

I’ve admittedly never been a huge fan of the Tales series, or even played the original Tales of Berseria when it released back in 2017, so this review is going to be its own little tale of two takes, if you wish. On the one hand, Tales of Berseria is actually a really competent and…

I’m a huge fan of the Resident Evil franchise. Resident Evil 4 is one of my favourite games of all time, and Leon Kennedy’s return alone could have sold me on Resident Evil Requiem. But even then, it’s doing so much more than just putting together the best bits of entries that came before. Those building…

While we knew that Marvel’s Wolverine would be landing sometime later in 2026, Insomniac Games has revealed this morning that it will now be launching on the 15th of September, exclusively on the PlayStation 5. Let's cut to the chase: Marvel's Wolverine launches September 15, 2026. Wishlist #WolverinePS5 now: https://t.co/xS7hTug5uQ pic.twitter.com/CSylQtBBce — Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames)…

I began my gaming journey long before the God of War franchise launched in 2005, but since that very first game, I’ve felt it’s been an incredible and important staple, with many entries ranking among my favourite games of all time. Be it the setting, the storytelling, the memorable characters, or the gory action, it…

I’ve never actually gotten around to getting a digital photo frame, but given my family’s ever-expanding shared folders and social media inboxes full of photos, I’m not really sure as to why. My wife and I constantly update our own shared albums and send photos to each other daily, and thanks to the Arzopa D14…

I might not have been back to them in a hot minute, but I personally love both 2017’s Nioh and 2020’s Nioh 2, and stand by the opinion that at the time, they were probably the best Souls-like games you could play, short of an actual FromSoftware game. While those first two games provided solid…

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and AWR Music Productions have announced that the internationally acclaimed concert experience Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy will be held at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall from the 23rd to the 25th of July. The concert, performed by The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, will feature various themes and songs from the Final Fantasy franchise,…

I’ve never really been a fan of the RIDE series, and since playing RIDE 6, I’m not really sure why. I’m a huge fan of racing games and cars in general, but I’m now realising motorbikes might be my blind spot. Ride 6 isn’t perfect, but in many ways the culmination of the best bits…

I feel like I’m always talking about how the list of gaming keyboards is growing daily, but it’s not every day you get to talk about how they’re helping revolutionise workflows and gaming sessions alike. Enter the Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck-Integrated Mechanical Keyboard. Now that’s a mouthful to say, but it’s actually doing…

I’m a sucker for the Yakuza/ Like a Dragon franchise, and feel that as of lately, they’ve been offering an awesome blend of variety for different types of gamers to latch onto, or invest in for the very first time. You’ve got the newer, more nuanced RPG approach from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, or…

We were certainly warned earlier in the week about this particular PlayStation State of Play stream, that it would showcase a whopping 60 minutes of upcoming titles. If I’m being honest, given the uncertainty around PlayStation’s upcoming slate of first and third-party titles, I think they nailed it with one of their finest showcases yet….

I’ll admit that I’m not a massive fan of the My Hero Academia franchise, but I do have a certain amount of knowledge regarding the characters and broader lore. My Hero Academia: All’s Justice serves as the third game in this particular series, and in many ways, feels like it has learnt from its predecessors…

PlayStation’s February State of Play has been announced, and with it, we’ll get a whopping 60-or-so minutes with the upcoming titles from both first and third-party studios. The State of Play will take place this Friday, the 13th of February. What we’ll see is anyone’s guess, but we’re hoping to see something new at the…

In an ever-expanding market of gaming keyboards, GravaStar has entered the race here in Australia, with a lineup of incredibly unique-looking gaming keyboards, to say the least. We had the pleasure of using the Mercury V75 Pro over the past few weeks, and there’s generally plenty to love. From the fresh look and feel to…

Nintendo held yet another showcase for its upcoming games in 2026, this time focused more on the various third-party titles coming to the platform. While pretty much all of these games are currently available on other platforms, or at the very least have been announced to release on other platforms, it’s simply nice to see…

The first Code Vein didn’t really grab much of my attention when it released back in 2019, but I had gotten around to it some time later, with some surprisingly pleasant results. I wouldn’t go as far as to say it broke new ground within the Souls-like genre, but it certainly did enough to warrant…

In today’s day and age, we do more on the go than ever. Whether for work, gaming, or a mix of both, the rise of portable monitors has arguably never felt more justified. We recently had the chance to take the Arzopa Z3FC portable monitor for a few weeks now, and have been pleasantly surprised…

Tablet and phone stands are certainly plentiful in today’s market, so we don’t blame you for struggling to decide between what works and what’s best. In many ways, Twelve South has provided some serious quality across a range of phone, tablet, and laptop accessories, including the HiRise 3 Deluxe charging stand and AirFly Pro 2, two options that I…

WWE 2K26 is officially on the way, and has revealed covers for both the Attitude Era Edition and Monday Night War Edition over the weekend. The Attitude Era Edition cover was revealed on Friday Night SmackDown, while the Monday Night War Edition was revealed during Saturday Night’s Main Event. We also got a look at…

The Xbox Developer Direct has rolled around to kick January off with a bang, highlighting some fresh titles for 2026 and beyond. While many of these games have been revealed or shown off in some way, it’s always nice to get a deeper look at games we’re super excited for. Here’s all the announcements and…

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year again. Christmas is here, Summer has come for us Down Under, and another year of content has wrapped at The AU Review. But we couldn’t leave without giving props to our favourite games of the year, and boy, were we spoilt for choice. It was…

We had the pleasure of reviewing the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset when it was released back in 2022, and had crowned it the undisputed champion of gaming headsets. I still use it to this very day on my Xbox Series X. It’s incredibly comfortable, provides great audio quality, and has a range…

With the list of stick and robot vacuums seemingly growing by the day, there’s no doubt that there are a multitude of ways to keep your floors clean at home. While the robot vacuum is always a solid option for the sake of convenience, there are some benefits to having a decent stick vacuum at…

There’s no shortage of controllers on the market these days, but for the most part, I find myself looking for another controller when I need something more. Sure, an extra controller is great for gaming with others, but the recent rise of pro-centric controllers has made not only competitive gaming but casual gaming more accessible…

I can’t lie, I’m a sucker for Mortal Kombat. Call it nostalgia, brought on by the 1995 movie (insert MORTAL KOMBAAAATTT scream here), or the long list of arcade and console classics that inspired it. Now I get it, that movie doesn’t hold a candle to the games released before and since, but that was…

We’ve had the pleasure of reviewing a few EPOS products over the years, most recently with the EPOS ADAPT E1 earbuds. While the EPOS range attempts to bring a general sense of quality and a list of premium features to workplace options, its expanding range seems to be ticking more and more boxes by the…

It feels like forever since I’ve played a new Metroid Prime game, and then I realised, that’s because it’s been forever since we got one. Not counting 2023’s admittedly stellar Metroid Prime Remastered, we last touched base with this particular series in 2007 with Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on the Nintendo Wii. While it was far from…

Another year, done and dusted, as we usher in one of the biggest and most prestigious nights, celebrating all things gaming in 2025. Firstly, we would like to congratulate all winners and nominees here on an absolutely stellar year, along with Game of the Year winner, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.  That being said, The Game…