I feel like I mention this at the start of every Call of Duty review, but I’ll say it again. Call of Duty is my preferred franchise for multiplayer gaming, and I’m generally playing each year’s instalment, regardless of the varying levels of quality. Yes, there have been multiple ups and downs over the years,…
Castlevania has been driving stakes into the hearts of players for 40 years. Konami’s gothic saga debuted in 1986 and became a cornerstone of the NES era as Simon Belmont stormed Dracula’s castle, before 1997’s Symphony of the Night redefined what side-scrolling adventure games could be and gave the entire Metroidvania genre its name. More…
For what it’s worth, I really enjoyed the first Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun game. While it might have been a little shallow and repetitive in parts, it’s an incredibly competent and fun boomer shooter. Thankfully, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 has taken notes and kept the receipts, because even though it’s not perfect, it’s a much more varied…
Nintendo has a long history of sports games; it made its Wii console infamous with Wii Sports being included with the console, and from there a few sequels and spin-offs have come to each console after. In this latest instalment, we return to Wuhu Island from the Wii Sports Resort game with some classic games…
Some of my earliest memories with film were of Toy Story and Toy Story 2. So naturally, I grew up alongside those games as they were released on various platforms. I played most of them when they came out (yes, I’m that old) and actually still have most of these original copies in my collection…
In light of the recent release of Gears of War: E-Day, we got the chance to sit down with The Coalition’s Design Director Raul Figueroa and Lead Story Producer Vee Nyarko to discuss the inspirations behind this new prequel, and even their favourite Gears games. Hi Raul and Vee, we hope you’re well, and we thank you…
In celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary, we took the time to chat with Xbox Head of Design Carl Ledbetter and Design Director Chris Kujawski about their design choices for each Xbox console, and just what goes into making them fun and unique, yet an important piece of the same console family. Hi, Carl and Chris. Just…
Full disclosure : The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time is a new game for me, I didn’t play the game growing up (we were a Sega/Playstation house) so this preview will not be from a nostalgic lens. This instead is a preview from someone experiencing the game for the very first time. Nintendo…
PAX Rising is always one of the biggest highlights of PAX Aus. Finding that hidden gem in the sea of games can be a daunting task, but we havedone the leg work for you and found some of the best games coming soon from an up and coming game team. It is important to note…
Walking up to the Nintendo booth at PAX Aus 2026, the first thing that catches your eye is the hands on demo of 007 First Light. The game was recently delayed until March 2027 with the dev’s stating more work needed to be done so I was very curious as to how much we could…
1987’s Hellraiser is one of those films I have vivid memories of, simply because I had watched it at an age that is, and should be considered, way too young. I was into horror movies as a young teen and thought the edgiest, and at times most brutal, films were the ones to watch. The…
It’s hard to believe we’re this close now, but in what feels like the final, big marketing push for Rockstar Games, we now have the official launch trailer of Grand Theft Auto 6. It’s showing off a tone we’ve already captured through much of the previous footage, but it seems like we’re getting more than…
I’m a massive Star Wars fan, but I’m also a massive fan of arcade-style racing games like Wipeout and Burnout. So if you haven’t heard of Star Wars: Galactic Racer yet, that’s the best pitch I can really give you. Merging those franchises is not only a genius idea, but it has provided some of…
While I personally prefer Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei is still one of the best PS5 exclusives you can play right now. Ghost of Yotei’s latest DLC bundle includes a new story, Echoes of Sekigahara, along with a new roguelike mode titled Most Wanted. While I think the Echoes of Sekigahara storyline does a…
The Persona series has become a fan favourite not only worldwide but also in my house. I’m not a huge JRPG fan, but this series, along with Xenoblade Chronicles, just gets me. Hearing about Persona 4 Revival bringing with it a massive overhaul to the graphics system, voice acting and improved combat system, I was…
Aliens might be one of the best science fiction films of all time, but that’s an easy one. Here’s a take that’s a little hotter: Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games of the last generation. With that, you could imagine that I was particularly excited to check out Alien: Isolation 2. It’s…
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. But apparently there’s a new Total War: Warhammer 40,000 game coming out too. While I’m a fan of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, I sadly have never played a Total War game, and I’m not really sure why. But thanks to the good folks…
If you’re a fan of the Like a Dragon games (formerly known as Yakuza), then Stranger Than Heaven might already be on your radar. It certainly was on mine, and thanks to the good folks at Sega at PAX Aus 2026, we got the chance to sit down for some hands-on time. As you would…
Not counting Gears Tactics (which is incredibly underrated), it’s hard to believe we haven’t had a mainline Gears game since Gears 5 in 2019. While that was also a fantastic experience in its own right, it was hard to tell exactly where the franchise would go next. And in the years that followed, the conversation…
Ah, remember Wii Sports? The game that literally anyone could play… My video game newbie mum even bought a Wii of her own because she was obsessed. Then came the Wii Sports Resort, a beautiful new instalment in the series that transported us to Wuhu Island with a new range of sporting games that didn’t…
I hadn’t played the first Minecraft Dungeons when it was released in 2020, but it’s not because I wasn’t interested. I’m a massive Diablo fan, so a dungeon crawler such as this, infused with the craftiness and vibrancy of Minecraft, seems like a great idea. In many ways, Minecraft Dungeons II is a solid, functional…
I hate to admit it, but before this review, I’ve never played an Ace Combat game. I had certainly seen snippets of gameplay and had come to know how beloved the franchise was, but it was something I had never come across prior to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. And now that I’m here,…
That time of year has come once again, and EA Sports FC 27 is here to bring the franchise into another round of squad updates, gameplay improvements, and new modes to enjoy both solo and with friends. For the most part, EA Sports FC 27 excels as far as gameplay is concerned, even if most…
Silent Hill has a rich history in the gaming space. It has provided some of the scariest moments in the horror genre and spawned a film franchise and many fans across several generations. The series consistently reinvents itself, and this is the key to its success. The latest game in the series, Townfall, is…
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again, as we prepare for PAX Aus. What might already feel like Christmas for gaming and pop culture fans will now get that much bigger, with the addition of Nintendo, World of Warcraft and Bandai Namco Entertainment joining the expo floor line-up this year. Play Some…
Private multiplayer servers can help you manage maps, rules, player access, mods, and event dates, and they can help you arrange gaming sessions for groups. It’s not expensive for a few pals to play, but it can get pricey when you need more players or more server power. You spend more every month on server…
I’m a massive fan of Dune, be it Frank Herbert’s original books, Denis Villeneuve’s more recent films, or even David Lynch’s underrated 1984 adaptation; I’m always looking for an excuse to return to the desert planet of Arrakis. Anyone who has delved into this world before will be aware of the expansive lore, long list…
Fire Emblem is one of the biggest and best RPG franchises not only for Nintendo, but it feels like it can go toe-to-toe with the big ones like Final Fantasy. In Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, it’s safe to say that the franchise is still going strong. It’s not merely the…
I reviewed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 when it launched in 2023, and thought that while those games could have used a nicer 1080p polish, they still hold up incredibly well on modern platforms. Not to mention the clean menus, loads of bonus content and even some older original NES titles, it’s a no-brainer…
PAX Aus 202 is right around the corner, taking place over the weekend from October 9-12 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year feels crazier than ever, with new games to try, esports to watch, creators to chat to, interactive experiences to join and goodies to buy. SEGA will have four playable titles…
