Author: Matthew Arcari

Matthew Arcari is the games and technology editor at The AU Review. You can find him on X at @sirchunkee, or at the Dagobah System, chilling with Luke and Yoda.

Soundcore Space A40 Earbuds Review: More for Less

Nowadays, there exist a multitude of options for wireless, noise-cancelling headphones, so many in fact, it could make your head spin. But Soundcore have entered the fray with their Space A40 earbuds, squarely aimed at the more budget-friendly end of the market, providing not only value for money, but an impressive and extensive list of…

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New Tales from the Borderlands Review: New Crew, New Vault

Upon its relatively recent reveal, New Tales from the Borderlands immediately drew me in with its familiar visuals and charm, what with the original Tales from the Borderlands being my favourite Telltale game to date. Developer Gearbox Software has picked up the franchise with confidence, retaining much of the wit and charm via general humour and likable…

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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC Review: A Stellar Set of Adventures

Make no mistake; both Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy still serve as two of the best games to ever grace the PlayStation 4 console. Given their earlier availability on the PlayStation 5 and Sony’s newfound love for PC with the introduction of many of their greatest hits to a new…

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Interview: Lead Producer Xavier Manzanares on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope’s Newest Features

With the recent release of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, we got the chance to chat with Lead Producer Xavier Manzanares on the newest features and mechanics of the highly anticipated Mario + Rabbids sequel. What systems and mechanics have made their way over from the first title, and what changes have been made to…

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Gotham Knights Review: The Tale of the Bat Squad

Gotham Knights shines a much needed light on the accompanying sidekicks that Batman has either trained, raised or worked with. From the likes of multiple Robins both past and present, including Nightwing and the Red Hood, there’s much to be told and explored within the confines of these characters in video game form. As a…

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D-Link M32 AX3200 Mesh Router System Review: King of the Mighty Mesh Mountain

We’ve taken a few of D-Link’s Eagle Pro AI routers for a spin, including the R15 AX1500 router and the G415 AX1500 4G router, with positive opinions in mind. As we return to the Eagle Pro AI range with the 3-pack M32 AX3200 mesh router system, it’s admittedly hard to argue with the results. Be…

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Unpacking every major announcement from the Silent Hill Transmission

After numerous cryptic Tweets and rumours, Konami has indeed rolled out the red carpet for the long dormant franchise, announcing five upcoming projects, with with four distinct games and a feature-length film. The four Silent Hill games on display look to take the franchise in various directions and even back in time. Without further ado,…

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Our most anticipated games of 2022 and beyond

Before we go any further, we can’t believe it either. Here we are, with just over two months to go in 2022, a flurry of releases either on our doorstep or in our living rooms, and we decide now to talk about upcoming releases in 2022 that we’re excited for? Hear us out. There really…

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A Plague Tale: Requiem Review: Revenge of the Rats

I had reviewed A Plague Tale: Innocence when it released back in 2019, making for one of the most surprising and underrated games of that year. So it’s safe to say that A Plague Tale: Requiem had me excited to dive back into 14th century France to experience the continuation of this story based on…

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PGA Tour 2K23 Review: The Edge of the Fairway

Let’s get this out of the way; I’m not a huge fan of golf. But in recent years, I’ve most definitely come to respect the sport. I now realise, I might never have been a huge fan in the first place, simply because I can’t swing a club to save my life. That being said,…

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Oppo Reno 8 Pro Review: A solid mid-range alternative

Oppo’s Reno phones have always proven competitive within the mid-range smartphone market. Compared to the likes of the Samsung A Series and even iPhone SE models, the Reno range has always seemed to pack in a multitude of progressive features and solid value that many enjoy as their daily drivers. Enter the Reno Pro 8….

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PGA Tour 2K23 Preview: Aiming for the fairway

My time spent playing golfing games is sporadic to say the least. I suck at the sport itself, but can respect the patience and nuanced skillset required to succeed. That being said, PGA Tour 2K21 piqued my interested in the sport once again, providing a detailed yet accessible control schemes and found myself admittedly addicted…

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Gaming Headset Review: Quiet Entry-Level Achiever

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 aims squarely at the entry-level end of the market, while putting comfortability and sound quality at the forefront of the experience. Although the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless X serves as my daily driver, the Arctis Nova 1 largely succeeds at providing gamers many of the same benefits and perks that…

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Bethesda is holding a free event in Melbourne, complete with Starfield and Fallout experiences and exclusive prizes

Bethesda has announced Worlds of Bethesda, a free event which will take place in Melbourne next weekend, turning the CBD into a playground filled with interactive experiences from franchises like Starfield, Redfall, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. Taking place over the 7th and 8th of October, the same weekend as PAX Australia, also taking place…

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Ted Lasso is coming to FIFA 23

Believe. The one word many may associate with Ted Lasso, within the Apple TV+ show and the character himself. But who would have thought this would happened? Both Ted Lasso and the entire fictional AFC Richmond team, will make their way onto the FIFA 23 roster. It looks like both Ted and Coach Beard will…

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NBA 2K23 Review: A Solid Euro-Step Forward

That time of the year has rolled around again, where we begin to look forward to the nearing NBA season, discussing many of the bigger trades and looming deals around the league. Along with that however, comes the launch of the latest NBA 2K, allowing us to live out our potential virtual careers as NBA…

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Unwrapping all the major announcements from the Disney and Marvel Games Showcase 2022

D23 has rolled around for 2022, highlighting some of Disney’s biggest upcoming projects, from Pixar films to Marvel epics and everything in between. This time however, we got a look at the first ever Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, giving gamers, Marvel fans and Disney lovers alike a glimpse at the future of their interactive…

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The City will return in NBA 2K23 along with new Australian Boomers content

NBA 2K23 will be bringing back The City to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players. As a result of community feedback, The City will look to make a number of changes and improvements for a smoother, more enjoyable experience. With wide, expansive environments and deeper levels of exploration and variety, The City has been…

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Asus ROG Chakram X Gaming Mouse Review: Premium Potential

My past two weeks with the Asus ROG Chakram X gaming mouse have proven quite interesting. For the premium price point, Asus have packed in a bunch of quality features, including a wealth of customisable options and a sturdy design. But in the same breath, it also features additional buttons that can be hard to…

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Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed Review: Extra-terrestrial Hijinks

I’ll admit right off the bat that I have very fond memories of both Destroy All Humans! games when they each released over 15 years ago. I don’t know if it was the satirical humour, wacky gameplay mechanics or both, that drew me into the admittedly insane premise. That being said, I had doubts about…

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PS5’s Pro Controller, the DualSense Edge Revealed

Some would say it was only a matter of time, but we say, it’s about time! Gamescom 2022’s Opening Night Live had a lot to share in the way of upcoming games, but it also had a little room tucked aside for PlayStation 5’s upcoming pro controller, the DualSense Edge. Aside from third party controllers…

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Our top 5 trailers from Gamescom 2022’s Opening Night Live

Staring off this year’s Gamescom with a bang, Gamescom Opening Night Live showed off a bunch of new and upcoming games that we simply can’t wait to get our hands on. That being said, we thought we would round up 5 of our favourite trailers form the stream and why we can’t wait for each…

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Gamescom 2022: New Tales From the Borderlands revealed along with an action-packed trailer

I’m admittedly giddy writing this, as the first Tales from the Borderlands game is in my mind, a criminally underrated classic and arguably the best Borderlands game. That being said, someone at 2K of Gearbox Software must have caught on, as New Tales from the Borderlands looks to breathe new life into the franchise. Revealed…

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Here’s when and where you can catch the Gamescom opening night stream

Geoff Keighley returns to save the recently inconsistent landscape of video game streams, events and announcements. Gamescom has rolled around once again, with the opening night stream set to take place in the wee hours of the morning for Australians. The stream will take place tomorrow morning, but we’ve taken the time to round up…

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PGA TOUR 2K23 has been revealed, with Tiger Woods as cover athlete

2K have recently announced that the PGA TOUR 2K series will return for another round, with Tiger Woods to feature as the cover athlete for PGA TOUR 2K23. It follows hot off the heels of NBA 2K23’s reveal and accompanying trailers, which chose to highlight the success and career of Michael Jordan. Much like Jordan,…

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SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Keyboard Review: Compact Wonder

SteelSeries is no stranger to crafting premium gaming products in all areas, from handsets and gaming mice, to a wide range of gaming keyboards for a number of users and preferences. The Apex Mini Pro feels fantastic, and it without a doubt one of the better 60% keyboards in the market today. The premium price…

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Live A Live Review: Old dog, new tricks

At first glance, Live A Live feels like an older, more experienced JRPG that boldly returned to show the younger kids just how it’s done. It feels even stranger however, to discover that’s exactly what this is. Live A Live was released way back in 1994 by developer Square, then known as SquareSoft, but never…

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NBA 2K23 Unveils New Trailer for the Jordan Challenge

2K has released a new trailer for NBA 2K23, highlighting the return of the iconic Jordan Challenge, initially launched way back with NBA 2K11. While the return of the mode itself had been announced along with the initial reveal of NBA 2K23, we now know exactly which games and moments of Michael Jordan’s illustrious that…

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Here’s when and how you can access the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta

Activision has recently announced exactly how and when fans can get their hands on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta. And the best news? It’s only a few weeks away. The beta itself will be available at an earlier date for those who have pre-ordered the game, with two separate weekends providing access…

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D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router Review: A solid entry-level option

D-Link’s new Eagle Pro AI series of routers is looking to shake things on both sides of the market, from entry-level routers-to premium mesh systems. The R15 AX1500 Eagle Pro AI stands as the entry-level option, but provides some nifty value through its compact design, Wi-Fi 6 functionality and various smart features including Google Assistant…

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