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…
It’s that time of the year again, and Summer Game Fest has rolled around to bring us all the latest video game announcements for the months and years ahead. While we miss E3, there’s no doubt the hype train keeps on rolling for us fans in June. So without further ado, let’s run through all…
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…
I feel like I’ve mentioned it numerous times over the years, but I’ll mention it again; I’m a massive Bond fan. I’ll try not to let my bias get in the way, but as you could imagine, this is one of my most anticipated titles of the year. I watch the films regularly, have read…
Out of nowhere, Nintendo has shadow-dropped a dedicated Direct to announce a ground-up remake of the beloved Star Fox 64 (or Lylat Wars, as we Aussies remember it). Simply titled Star Fox, the highly anticipated return to the Lylat System is touching down exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25, slotting perfectly into…
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 called The World’s Game, which arrives in FC 26 on June 4, just in time the…
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…
It is no small feat to take over 30 years of cinematic history and turn it into a cohesive, brick-building adventure, but LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight manages to do just that. Moving away from the standard original stories of past iterations, this latest entry does the impossible: it successfully interweaves the overarching…
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 those on the latest video games, in a relatively timely manner, in line with both review embargo dates and game release…
When Starfield first came out in 2023, I was so excited to play the game. I mean, I love open-world games, and I love space, so it felt like the perfect match for me. But I didn’t have an Xbox console or a desktop reliable enough to run it, so I abandoned the chance of…
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…
When Nintendo first revealed Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Nintendo Switch 2, it sparked a lot of curiosity. As I noted in my hands-on preview last month, what seemed like a simple romp has proven to be an engaging evolution for the series. Now that I’ve spent significant time fully exploring Mr E’s…
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…
For what it’s worth, I’ve never been to Japan, but have certainly fallen in love with their cars over the years. Growing up, the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) scene was massive in the early 2000’s here in Australia, and I actually knew a fair amount of people, be it family or friends, with these cars…
Since the launch of The Dark Pictures Anthology games, developer and publisher Supermassive Games has taken us through ghost ships, witch trials, and ancient temples. But with their latest entry, Directive 8020, the series finally blasts off into the dark, unforgiving vacuum of space, and the result is definitely worth checking out. With small, dark…
Through shorter gaming sessions and late-night chats with friends, I tend to stick with the current Call of Duty as my go-to live service game. While Call of Duty is always subject to a wealth of content through its dedicated store, be it new Operators, weapons, or Blueprints, there’s generally always something to invest in….
There are numerous games from developer Double Fine, which hold a special place in my heart. From Grim Fandango to Psychonauts and Brutal Legend, I was pretty much locked in when I heard Kiln would be their next game. In many ways, Kiln is a fun, charming and addictive multiplayer brawler, with a unique premise that takes…
Indiana Jones adventure games were a foundational part of my gaming DNA growing up. From The Fate of Atlantis to The Emperor’s Tomb—and yes, even both of the LEGO games—Indy has always held a special place in my gaming journey. As we touched upon in our initial review of the game, it was incredibly exciting…
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…
I jumped onto the Invincible train later than most, but nowadays, I honestly regret that it took me so long. Without making this a review of the hit animated series, please, go and watch that show. Invincible VS, developed by Quarter Up, a new studio under Skybound Games, dishes up a 3v3 fighter that’s not…
