Gothic 1 Remake is a full ground-up remake of an action-RPG that originally debuted back in 2001. That era was defined by hardcore, uncompromising RPG design; games rarely offered quest markers or hand-holding to assist with progression, actively demanding players struggle through early hours to earn a sense of growth. Twenty-five years later, times have…
We reviewed the recent PlayStation 5 port of Call of Duty: Black Ops right before this, and I’m honestly still scratching my head. As a fan of both these games, I headed over to Call of Duty: Black Ops II in the hopes that there would be some sort of redemption. After all, this should…
I’m a massive fan of the Call of Duty franchise, and regardless of the entry, I jump on every year to enjoy its multiplayer offerings with friends. Say what you will about some of the lower points of the franchise, but I firmly believe that year on year, you’ll find some of the most refined…
Almost 3 years on from the game’s original release, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be receiving a free new update, adding 2 new suits, including the suit worn by Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in the upcoming MCU film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The update will also add a second animated suit, which is inspired by the…
I’ve been a fan of Halo since 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, and it’s hard to believe that we’re now 25 years removed from the first entry of this franchise. While the series has had its ups and downs over the years, Halo Studios, formerly known as 343 Industries, has decided to take a crack at that…
Splatoon Raiders is the latest instalment in the Splatoon series; traditionally a multiplayer PVP experience, but developer Nintendo EPD has switched things up this time around and created a single-player campaign, with multiplayer elements that can add that classic Splatoon experience for fans of the original three games. While these elements don’t always work together…
2K has officially revealed the cover athletes for NBA 2K27. San Antonio Spurs Centre and the NBA’s first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, will feature on the cover of the Standard Edition. The Deluxe Edition will feature Indiana Fever Guard, 2024 Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year and three-time WNBA All-Star starter,…
Oz Comic-Con has announced its stacked line-up of international film, television and anime stars attending Brisbane and Sydney events this September for Oz Comic-Con 2026. These guests will include acclaimed actor Miranda Otto, along with voice actors Brandon Rogers, Lizzie Freeman, Adam McArthur and Griffin Burns, with each appearing at both the Brisbane and Sydney…
While both were prominent in the 90’s and early 2000’s while I was growing up, there’s no doubt that Pokémon and Digimon always went hand in hand. It’s not to say that one copied the other, and while Pokémon came out first, I felt as though I was always watching one anime show after the other each…
The Australian Speedrun Marathon 2026 (ASM2026), is set to return to Adelaide. The event will aim to raise funds for Game OnCancer, a Cure Cancer initiative, and will take place at the Adelaide Rockford Hotel, from Tuesday 14 July to Sunday 19 July. The event will look to build on the success of ASM2025, which…
I’ve never been a massive fan of the Sword Art Online franchise, but have followed it loosely over the years, across a few novels, and more recently, the wildly popular anime series. For what it’s worth, there’s an incredibly dense and unique world on offer, complete with memorable characters and several great story arcs. The…
There’s a heavy, atmospheric dread that permeates every corner of The Blood of Dawnwalker. It’s a familiar and almost cosy feeling that fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will find instantly familiar, yet there’s a new, sharper edge here. The new game is being developed by Rebel Wolves, a new studio founded by the…
I’m lucky enough to have collected a copy of the original Xenoblade Chronicles on the Nintendo Wii, which has become a bit of a collector’s item over the years. Even so, I remember playing it all those years ago, and while I was much younger, never truly appreciated just how good the storytelling and gameplay…
PlayStation has announced via a PlayStation.Blog post that they’re ceasing disc production for all games releasing in 2028 and beyond. This is not only a huge blow for collectors of physical media, but a huge stepping stone into the next chapter of media in general, and possibly a sneak peek at Sony’s next console outing. Sony…
If you’re a UFC fan, or happened to read our review of EA Sports UFC 5, then you might already know that the last instalment is the gold standard when it comes to UFC games. While I’m more of a boxing fan, UFC 5 was actually one of the few games I was still playing…
We got the chance to review Doom: The Dark Ages earlier last year upon its release, and for the most part, had a bunch of fun with it. It’s violent, fast-paced and utterly addictive, so when we saw the reveal of the new chapter, titled Revelations, it was safe to count us in. We got…
Nintendo’s weirdest and most wonderful rhythm series is back with Rhythm Paradise Groove, and it’s a beat that both long-time fans and newcomers will find hard to resist. One of the most impressive technical feats this time around is the seamless transition between hardware; whether you are playing on the original Nintendo Switch or stepping…
While fans are naturally curious about the eventual arrival of Splatoon 4, Nintendo has decided to take us on a detour that feels less like a spin-off and more like a massive leap forward for the popular series that has been strictly multiplayer until now. I recently went hands-on with Splatoon Raiders, and if you’ve…
Netflix is expanding its gaming slate with Unhinged, an immersive interactive thriller that transforms your smartphone into your only lifeline as you attempt to survive a terrifying night trapped inside a dark apartment building. Launching exclusively on Netflix on June 30th, Unhinged comes from Night School Studio, the acclaimed developers behind Oxenfree and Oxenfree II:…
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,…
Grand Theft Auto 6 is certainly creeping towards its November 19 release date, but it all feels much closer given Aussies will be able to pre-order the game from midnight tonight. There are a few other bits of information recently confirmed by Rockstar Games that we should also mention. While we’ll get to the actual…
Yes, this game is indeed named with a reference. Tongue-in-cheek and packed with charm, Dark Scrolls is a cheeky and fast-paced sidescrolling fantasy adventure – complete with multiple routes, secrets, and a pile of selectable characters. Plus screens filled with enjoyably stressful enemies. Unfortunately, the game’s lack of polish and quality-of-life features drags it down,…
This September, Pokemon fans will get the chance to explore Brisbane’s most iconic locations in a brand-new way, with all your fave Pokemon in your pocket, thanks to the Pokemon GO City Safari. Details for the event are as follows: Location: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, Australia Date: Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026…
While we have to wait a little longer, we now have evidence as close to concrete as possible: Grand Theft Auto 6 will indeed release later this year, on the 19th of November. Rockstar Games released a new trailer highlighting the game’s official cover art and an official pre-order date of the 25th of June. The GTA 6…
Yep, you read that right. Treyarch have announced, in conjunction with Iron Galaxy Studios, that Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are coming to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in July. While we don’t have an exact date in July, we do know that both experiences will include…
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…
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…
