Video Games

Sniper Elite: Resistance is functional where it counts, but plays things a little too safe

I’ve been a huge fan of the Sniper Elite series over the years, and have personally loved the gorgeous new locations and crazy missions that each instalment brings. While Sniper Elite: Resistance drops its predecessors’ numbered trend, it also makes this latest entry feel more like a side-step than a step forward. That’s not a…

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Here’s when and where you can watch PlayStation’s February 2025 State of Play

PlayStation has announced their latest State of Play stream, for tomorrow the 13th of February. The stream will last for just over 40 minutes and according to Sony and PlayStation, will “celebrate a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world”. While we’re sure to get more on previously revealed games…

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Here’s every announcement from February’s Capcom Spotlight showcase

With both Nintendo and Xbox having their say in the early months of 2025, Capcom has joined in with their Capcom Spotlight showcase, highlighting their newest upcoming projects for 2025 and beyond. While many of these games have already been announced one way or the other, it’s simply nice to get a deeper look at…

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Our top 10 move tie-in games

I’ve been a big fan of movie tie-in games ever since I can remember, with fond memories of Goldeneye 007 and The Warriors being some of my highlights. While it’s no secret most of them have been average, we thought we would track down and discuss some of the better games that have rivalled the…

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II delivers a fantastic medieval romp

We recently had the pleasure of previewing Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and apologise if we repeat anything here by chance. That being said, we must reiterate that when the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance was released in 2018, we were pleasantly surprised with the amount of freedom given to players, to explore a detailed and vibrant…

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Forza Horizon 5 is on its way to the PlayStation 5, so what’s next for Xbox?

Forza Horizon 5 will officially be released for the PlayStation 5 this Autumn. This announcement is huge news for PlayStation 5 owners, but what does it mean for Xbox and the future of its exclusives, games, and platforms? Let’s dive in and discuss. Forza Horizon 5 on the PlayStation 5 Firstly, let’s outline what PS5…

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Here’s every announcement from January’s Xbox Developer Direct

Xbox has hit the ground running in 2025 with its Developer Direct showcase, highlighting some of its biggest games set to land in 2025. We’ve unpacked every announcement from the show for you here. Enjoy! DOOM: THE DARK AGES GETS AN OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE AND COLLETOR’S EDITION NINJA GAIDEN 4 IS ON THE WAY NINJA…

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD provides barrels of fun

The Donkey Kong Country series has had a resurgence on the Nintendo Switch system over the past few years. With the original trilogy getting the release as part of the SNES classics collection and the beautiful port of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze making its way over from the Wii and Wii-U, it was only…

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Nintendo Switch 2: Our biggest questions

The Nintendo Switch 2 was revealed only a few days ago, and while it was nice to see that this thing exists in the flesh, we have plenty of questions. The introductory trailer only highlighted a few things about its design like the new stand, larger screen and updated Joy-Cons. While a mix of rumours…

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Game Preview: Kingdom Come Deliverance II is shaping up to be one of most interesting games of 2025

We reviewed the first Kingdom Come Deliverance when it was released in 2018 and were pleasantly surprised with almost everything it offered. Near limitless freedom to explore a painstakingly crafted medieval open world felt like a worthy experience all on its own. But paired with numerous functional gameplay mechanics and systems, this is something worth…

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Here’s our first official look at the Nintendo Switch 2

It might have felt like the world’s worst-kept secret for a second there, but Ninetdno has officially come out and announced its next console, the Nintendo Switch 2. Firstly, we’re going to let the trailer do the talking (or showing) below: While there’s not much in the way of specs here, we can see that…

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The Best Games of 2024

The time has rolled around once again for us to wrap up the year that was and summarise 2023’s best games. It never gets any easier, but we’ve had to extend this year’s list out to 10 games as opposed to the usual 5. That being said, let’s hit the ground running and jump straight…

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Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer does its best to throw punches in bunches

Combining video games with exercise is an ambitious challenge, but Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer steps into the ring aiming to make cardio workouts engaging and accessible. While it won’t turn you into a championship boxer, it succeeds as a fun way to burn calories, get moving, and break a sweat—all without leaving your…

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Here’s every announcement from The Game Awards 2024

The Game Awards 2024 has wrapped, and we would firstly like to congratulate every single nominee and winner. There were plenty of great games this year, and we would also like to congratulate Astro Bot, which took home the Game of the Year award. While this yearly event, now celebrating its 10th year, is known…

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Here’s when and where you can watch The Game Awards 2024 in Australia

The Game Awards 2024 is fast approaching, wrapping up another year of the best games we’ve played, or should be playing. The show itself will be taking place for Australian viewers, on the morning of Friday, the 13th of December. We’ve outlined local times below for your convenience: Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra 11:30am AEDT Friday, December 13th Brisbane…

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Farming Simulator 25 is a harvest of expansions and challenges

Farming Simulator has been around for quite a few years and has gone through many iterations to get to where it is today. The latest game promises a journey into worldwide farming with a few new tricks up its sleeve. These games pack so much depth and variety, that it’s hard not to get completely…

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 expands upon its predecessor in all the right ways

When we reviewed Microsoft Flight Simulator back in 2020, there was no doubt that we were playing something special. Something crafted for not only hardcore flight fans but also a new adventure for curious future enthusiasts to explore and experiment with. It’s something I can admit I never thought I would come to love, but…

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is nothing short of an incredible, whip-cracking adventure

Raiders of the Lost Ark is not only my favourite Indiana Jones movie, it’s one of my favourite films of all time. I also tend to soak up everything else this franchise has to offer. I’ve played the games, from Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, Infernal Machine, and the Emperor’s Tomb, and have…

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Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club offers a chilling triumph of mystery and suspense

When Nintendo announced remakes of the long-dormant series Famicom Detective Club, it seemed like a nostalgic one-off experiment and no sure thing that the revamped titles from yesteryear would work in the present gaming landscape. Fast-forward and it would appear that those remakes were just a prologue, with more in store for fans. Enter Emio…

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Metaphor: ReFantazio sharpens its RPG blade to deliver one of the games of the year

Positioned as a spiritual successor to the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series, Metaphor: ReFantazio is the latest offering from Japanese studio Atlus, trading in school halls for castle walls. Boldly delving into heavy themes of inequality and the corrupting influence of power, Atlus has certainly crafted one of the standout RPGs of the year….

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Stellar Blade x NieR Automata DLC is gorgeous, but feels like a missed opportunity

We personally loved Stellar Blade when it was released earlier this year, and based on our review, still stand by the fact that it’s one of the better action games we’ve played this year. I’m also personally a huge fan of NieR: Automata, and it’s one of the first reviews I had ever written for this…

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Metro Awakening sets itself apart as one of the best VR games of the year

Metro Awakening might just be one of the best PSVR2 games to release in 2024. It utilises VR technology with the PlayStation 5 console by offering the most solid title that has been launched since the release of the peripherals. The game marks a considerable departure for Vertigo Games, the best-known developer for the Arizona…

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Mario & Luigi: Brothership indulges in its worst RPG tropes without exploring its best bits

It’s been far too long between outings for Nintendo’s acclaimed Mario & Luigi RPG outing. This has supposedly been rectified by masterful remakes of two of the series’ most acclaimed titles, as well as a brand new adventure in Mario & Luigi: Brothership. The interesting release strategy is a smart move from Nintendo, nodding to…

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Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons is heading to Australia

If you’ve never played Stardew Valley before, we recommend immediately rectifying the situation and getting your farming hat on. For those who have, you’ll be familiar with the whimsical and relaxing soundtrack accompanying gameplay. Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons is heading to Australia in 2025, and will feature a whopping 35-piece orchestra, performing the most…

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LEGO Horizon Adventures packs in a decent amount of charm and fun

LEGO Horizon Adventures promised a captivating reimagining of the PlayStation modern classic, Horizon Zero Dawn. Infused with the beloved, lighthearted charm of the classic LEGO games, complete with their trademark sense of humour, collecting LEGO studs, bricks and unlocking characters. As a lifelong fan of Traveller’s Tales’ LEGO games, I eagerly anticipated reliving Aloy’s somewhat…

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Unreal Engine 5.5’s New Features to Revolutionise MMO Mobile Game Dev

What do you get when you give a Guinness World Record holder in game development a healthy dose of competition? The near-lifelike exploration of Unreal Engine 5.5. Epic Games is a name recognised by everyone in the gaming community, primarily because of its staple game engine, Unreal Engine. As an engine that’s “built by developers…

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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions both soars and fumbles bringing the wizarding sport to console and PC

Following the massively positive reception of Hogwarts Legacy last year, one of the lingering questions among fans—particularly sports and mini-game enthusiasts like myself—was simple: where’s the Quidditch? Despite being a key part of the books and films, Hogwarts Legacy skirts this glaring omission with the headmaster cancelling the season due to an injury from the…

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered makes for a wonderful journey through time and innovation

The remastered edition of the first three Tomb Raider games perfectly encapsulates a huge era for gamers of the mid-to-late 90s, and the essence of the iconic series, all while revitalising its presentation for modern players. This collection encompasses not only the origins of Lara Croft’s adventures but also stands as a tribute to the…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best the franchise has been in years

I admittedly play the new Call of Duty every year. While I prefer some more than others, I generally stick with the newest release and push forward for another year. While our review of Modern Warfare 3 was generally favourable for its solid multiplayer and satisfying gunplay, it ultimately disappointed us in the campaign department….

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Sonic X Shadow Generations is a worthy celebration of the iconic blue speedster

Back in 2011, the Sonic series was celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fusion of both new and old Sonic games in Sonic Generations, where the two would come together and you could get the best (or worst) of both worlds. It quickly became a fan favourite thanks to its nostalgia of Sonic’s origins and…

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