Video Games

Mario and the team are back in the long-awaited follow-up to the 2007 Wii game, Mario Strikers Charged. Various sports games infused with loveable Mario characters have definitely become a fan favourite over the years. While it has been 15 years since the previous game, the Nintendo Switch offers a brand new take on the…

After a three year hiatus, the world’s premiere celebration of all things gaming and interactive entertainment, E3, will be returning as an in-person event, and is set to take place in June, 2023. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will also be partnering with ReedPop, the event production company behind PAX, New York Comic-Con and Star…

The all-new PlayStation Plus has finally launched in Australia, dividing the subscription service into three separate tiers, each with exclusive features and perks. Admittedly, this review is going to run a little differently to our standard reviews in terms of structure. We’ll also conclude without an overall score, as I believe the experience for many…

After the news broke that Michael Jordan would feature on the special editions of NBA 2K23, questions immediately circled the reveal of the cover star for this year’s standard editions. After an incredible season, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been revealed as the cover athlete for the standard and digital deluxe versions of NBA…

2K has today announced that the G.O.A.T, Mr. Michael Jeffrey Jordan himself, will grace the cover of two special edition versions of the upcoming NBA 2K23. Michael carried the number 23 with him throughout his illustrious NBA career, where he served as a 14-time NBA All-Star, five-time Kia Most Valuable Player, six-time NBA World Champion…

SXSW have announced an annual Asia-Pacific installment, with Sydney set to host in October 2023. It’s the first time the iconic conference and festival of creativity has expanded beyond North America since its inception in 1987. A joint collaboration between the NSW Government, Destination NSW, TEG, and SXSW, SXSW Sydney will bring together the world’s…

After a decent hiatus, Nintendo Direct returns once again with a flurry of announcements, covering a number of upcoming games from third-party developers. This mini, 25-minute conference dropped earlier this morning on YouTube and wasted no time in getting straight into the action. We’re here to wrap up today’s announcements, so join in on the…

I’ve always admired musou style games for their sheer intensity. Repeatedly hacking and slashing waves of villains never seems to get old, from the Dynasty Warriors franchise, to the more recent Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. As a result, the Fire Emblem franchise has decided to try its hand at the genre for the second…

In my opinion, developer Supermassive Games’ Until Dawn stands as one of the most underrated games of the last generation. The Quarry feels like it was made in the same way. It’s focused on telling a rather simplistic story, playing on the horror tropes and expectations that have come before. For the most part, The…

Capcom had decided to add to the flurry of announcements that is Summer Game Fest 2022, in the wake of this year’s E3 cancellation. While we had previously been aware that today’s news would be based on currently announced projects and releases, we thought we would dive in and unpack each of the announcements in…

Need we say more? It’s the one we’ve all been waiting for. While Starfield has been delayed to 2023, we got our best look at gameplay yet. From traversal, to combat and general scope, this new gameplay trailer was ultimately satisfying, and a great insight into the scope and overall feel the game is looking…

In an announcement that caught us off guard, three Persona games are making their way to Xbox consoles. Featuring Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal, there’s no doubt that these are three of the best games in the franchise and well worth picking up for newcomers and fans alike. Check it…

Set in feudal Japan, this hack-and-slash will pit you against various types of monsters; and it looks incredibly chaotic. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty comes from Koei Tecmo Games and we have no doubt it will provide a hearty challenge. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will launch on Game…

Top-down puzzler Cocoon was revealed this morning and is nothing short of mind-bending. You’ll traverse unique environments and use special orbs to progress forward. It’s admittedly hard to explain, but you can count us in. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Cocoon will launch on Game Pass on day one in addition…

We received our first look at Ravenlok this morning, an action RPG that sees you traversing mystical lands as a young girl, sword and shield at the ready. It’s visually striking and reminds us a lot of Alice in Wonderland. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ravenlok will launch sometime in 2023…

Fans of the Civilisation franchise are sure to be excited by the reveal of Ara: History Untold, which sees you taking charge of all that unfolds before you, quite literally making history in the process. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ara: History Untold will be coming to PC Game Pass on day…

Diablo IV well and truly provided the goods this morning, with a gory and cinematic trailer highlighting the Necromancer class. The trailer is stylish and engaging, as we see our Necromancer behead an enemy to carry around their skull and raise the dead. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: The developer gameplay…

We were given our first look at Ereban: Shadow Legacy, a stealth-action game that’s as fast-paced as it is stylish. Taking on a bunch of robot enemies, you’ll hide in the shadows and plan the perfect move. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ereban: Shadow Legacy will launch on Xbox consoles and PC…

As Dusk Falls has been revealed, touting emotional journey with an engaging art style. Taking place after the events of a heist gone wrong, we deal with the fallout as our characters try their best to escape their dark past. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: As Dusk Falls will launch on Xbox…

We received yet another look at Scorn, the underworld first-person shooter which is as gruesome as it is visceral. We’ve received a number of looks over the past few years, but this one is as tangible as ever, as we also received an official release date. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below:…

We got a first look at Minecraft Legends, a third-person strategy game set within the Minecraft universe. We’re not surprised the universe is expanding but can appreciate the intention to take the franchise in new directions. You’ll explore vast locations and take on a whole new threat that sees you playing out the legends that…

  We got another look at Ark 2, with actor Vin Diesel once again making an appearance. The trailer was largely cinematic in nature, but we can safely assume a central narrative will guide the experience this time around. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ark 2 will launch sometime in 2023.

We received another look at Overwatch 2, introducing a look at a new character, Junker Queen. Gameplay looks clean and fast, and we can’t wait to jump back into the battle. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: The best part? Overwatch 2 will launch with a free-to-play early access period on October 4,…

Microsoft Flight Simulator will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an expanded edition of the game, launching later this year in November. It’s never too late to take to the skies, with the recent Microsoft Flight Simulator proving you can indeed tech an old dog new tricks. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below:…

The highly anticipated follow-up to one of the most underrated games of the last generation of consoles has unveiled a new gameplay trailer. A Plague Tale: Requiem will follow in the footsteps of the original, as you sneak about, fight soldiers and avoid crowds of disgusting, plague-infested rats. Check it out for yourself in the…

Riot Games has entered a new partnership with Xbox, bringing their biggest PC and mobile games to Game Pass, allowing for exclusive access to new and existing expansions and bonus content for their already popular lineup of games, including League of Legends and Valorant. While we’re sure this partnership is sure to grow in future,…

If this isn’t wacky, we don’t know what is. Straight from the mind of Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty, you’ll take on an alien drug cartel as you wield sentient weapons that converse with you as you play. Still not convinced? You’ll travel to strange new worlds in High on Life, an admittedly…

Is more Hollow Knight ever a bad thing? You’ll continue to hack, slash, jump and survive in Hollow Knight: Silksong. While it looks gorgeous, it also looks incredibly challenging too. This is undoubtedly a long-awaited trailer, and we can’t wait to return to the Metroid-Vania universe of Hollow Knight. Check it out for yourself in…

Vampire hunting game Redfall received a new gameplay trailer, the first since its reveal last year. It definitely feels like Left 4 Dead with a consistent sense of humour. Although gameplay occasionally slows down for an added sense of depth through various approaches, Redfall seems like a safe bet; and we can’t wait. Redfall will be…

Summer Game Fest has rolled around for 2022, providing many of the high profile gaming announcements we have come to expect with E3. With E3’s unfortunate cancellation this year, Summer Game Fest bears a hefty amount of weight on its shoulders. So we thought we would dive right in and wrap up this morning’s most…