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…
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, EA Sports FC is expanding its experience with a new update for both EA Sports FC 26 and EA Sports FC Mobile. The update will include a brand new tournament mode, which arrives in FC 26 on June 4, just in time the World Cup itself. 53…
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt might be over 10 years old at this point, but that hasn’t stopped CD Projekt Red from announcing yet another expansion for the game, releasing sometime in 2027. The standalone story will take place after the events of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and its expansions, Hearts of Stone and…
The Call of Duty franchise is switching things up once again this year, with the reveal of Modern Warfare 4. It was revealed in the form of a new, cinematic trailer, which shows the iconic Task Force 141, including Captain Price and the gang, caught up in a surprise attack from North Korea upon South…
After months of anticipation, 007 First Light is here and in the hands of gamers and Bond fans alike. Here at The AU Review, we strive to bring you a wealth of reviews, including video games, in a relatively timely manner, in line with both review embargo dates and game release dates. So where is…
PlayStation have just announced via a recent PlayStation.Blog post, that we’ll be getting another State of Play on the morning of Wednesday, the 3rd of June. The whopping 60-minute showcase will supposedly focus on several new and existing releases, with a fresh look at Marvel’s Wolverine kicking things off. We’ve outlined all the Australian times…
PAX Aus has announced that globally renowned game developer and MMORPG leader Holly Longdale will headline PAX Aus 2026 as this year’s Storytime speaker, sharing stories about shaping some of the world’s most defining games. With more than 20 years of experience, she’s an absolute veteran in the field and has had a hand in…
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…
Microsoft Flight Simulator might already be one of the most realistic and diverse video game experiences, and it’s crazy to think that it’s only getting bigger. In Update 21: Australia, we’re getting a massive look at the sunburnt country, with an absolute laundry list of new features: 30+ Hand-Crafted Points of Interest (POIs): Explore iconic landmarks…
Pax Aus is introducing Cosplay Land in 2026, serving as a brand new space dedicated to supporting and celebrating various cosplay communities, who gather at events like these. It will be located on the mezzanine level near the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC and accessible via both stairs and lift over the course of the…
Hooray! Xbox Game Pass has been treated to a nice little price drop globally, with new prices hitting as of April. Here are the updated prices below: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – Now A$25.95 per month (previously A$35.95 per month) PC Game Pass – Now A$16.45 per month (previously A$19.45 per month) Xbox Game Pass…
The Xbox Partner Preview might not be the first showcase you think of when you think of the new and exciting announcements for 2026 and beyond, but we were definitely keen on a few of the surprises shown off here. So let’s get started and unpack these announcements from the March 2026 showcase. HUNTER: THE…
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,…
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)…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nintendo has dropped a new trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, the trailer confirms a release date of March 26. It will also feature a mammoth amount of new features, multiplayer expansions and some new Amiibo that turns into a must have item. Originally announced…
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…
It’s that time of the year again, when the best games of the year compete for the ultimate glory. In addition to the awards themselves, it’s also a great time for new announcements and trailers, with The Game Awards having gained quite the reputation over the years for some major news and surprises. The Game…
Sydney is set to host the very first Pokémon GO City Safari this coming weekend. This unique experience will get fans exploring Sydney’s harbour, discovering new landmarks and hidden gems, all while meeting new friends along the way. The event will kick off this weekend and take place on December 13 and 14, 2025. We’ve…
Nintendo hosted a Nintendo Direct in the early hours of this morning (1 am to be exact!) and has revealed the first trailer, along with some casting announcements for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, releasing in April 2026. The direct was hosted by Shigeru Miyamoto, who introduced the trailer and some of the new cast…
Valve has announced it will be releasing new hardware in 2026, which we now know to be the Steam Machine. This new PC-console hybrid will essentially work like a PC in terms of its outright compatibility and versatility, but will be used more like a traditional console. That’s not all, however, as Valve also announced…
We hate to see it, but the news is now official. Rockstar has announced that GTA 6 will be delayed until the 19th of November, 2026. It didn’t feel like long ago that they had announced a delay to May of next year, but as it stands, we’ll have to wait another entire year to…
Kirby Air Riders is shaping up to be one of the biggest racing games of the year. The long-awaited sequel races straight onto the Nintendo Switch 2 next month, so Nintendo dedicated another hour-long direct to give us MORE details on what is shaping up to be the best racing game of 2025 (and potentially…
Crash Bandicoot might have been resting his eyes in recent years, but I’m not sure we would have guessed this kind of return. According to a report from What’s On Netflix, Crash Bandicoot will be getting his own animated series on Netflix, although a release window is not yet known. WildBrain Studios, the same studio…
