When Super Mario Bros. Wonder launched on the original Nintendo Switch back in October 2023, I called it “quite simply the best 2D Mario platforming game ever made” – and I stand by every word. So when Nintendo announced a Switch 2 Edition complete with the mouthful subtitle + Meetup in Bellabel Park, the question…
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…
I’ll gladly admit that for better or worse, I play the new Call of Duty every year. While I stick around for the invincible gunplay and fun multiplayer sessions with friends, it’s always nice when a new season comes around to refresh the experience with some new content. Be it maps, guns, operators or events,…
It’s been over a decade since Tomodachi Life first launched on the 3DS in the West, and in that time, it has taken on something of a cult status. I tortured my family and friends recreating them in the original, sharing their mishaps on social media, absolutely overwhelmed with bizarre, hilarious clips of tiny Mii…
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,…
Live service games are a dime a dozen these days, and it feels like extraction shooters aren’t that far behind. From the early days of Escape From Tarkov to the wildly popular Arc Raiders that took over multiplayer charts only a few months ago, it’s clear that Bungie’s latest project, Marathon, has its work cut…
Back in February, when I attended Nintendo’s Preview Event and spent just over an hour with Pokémon Pokopia, I called it “planting the seeds of something special.” Having now sunk well north of 50 hours into the full release, I can confirm: those seeds have grown into something truly extraordinary. Pokémon Pokopia is not just…
Monster Hunter returns with a new “Stories” spin-off with some incredibly beautiful graphics, a stellar story and a Pokémon-style mechanic that will keep your inner Poké-nerd incredibly satisfied. This spin-off series boasts a beautiful anime art style and incredible stories and adventures that are more monster-raising than hunting. After my playthrough of the game, I…
While I consider myself more of a casual WWE fan, I can’t deny just how good the WWE 2K franchise has been over the past few years. From the improved mechanics to the expanded rosters and even the awesome Showcase modes focusing on some of my favourite wrestlers over the years, there’s been plenty to…
The legacy of Little Nightmares is instantly recognisable. Its unsettling visual language, with tiny protagonists navigating oversized environments filled with grotesque figures, has become iconic in the horror platforming genre. Reanimal may not officially exist within that universe, but with the creative team behind Little Nightmares II returning to the formula that made those games…
I’ve admittedly never been a huge fan of the Tales series, or even played the original Tales of Berseria when it released back in 2017, so this review is going to be its own little tale of two takes, if you wish. On the one hand, Tales of Berseria is actually a really competent and…
I’m a huge fan of the Resident Evil franchise. Resident Evil 4 is one of my favourite games of all time, and Leon Kennedy’s return alone could have sold me on Resident Evil Requiem. But even then, it’s doing so much more than just putting together the best bits of entries that came before. Those building…
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)…
I began my gaming journey long before the God of War franchise launched in 2005, but since that very first game, I’ve felt it’s been an incredible and important staple, with many entries ranking among my favourite games of all time. Be it the setting, the storytelling, the memorable characters, or the gory action, it…
I might not have been back to them in a hot minute, but I personally love both 2017’s Nioh and 2020’s Nioh 2, and stand by the opinion that at the time, they were probably the best Souls-like games you could play, short of an actual FromSoftware game. While those first two games provided solid…
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,…
I’ve never really been a fan of the RIDE series, and since playing RIDE 6, I’m not really sure why. I’m a huge fan of racing games and cars in general, but I’m now realising motorbikes might be my blind spot. Ride 6 isn’t perfect, but in many ways the culmination of the best bits…
I’m a sucker for the Yakuza/ Like a Dragon franchise, and feel that as of lately, they’ve been offering an awesome blend of variety for different types of gamers to latch onto, or invest in for the very first time. You’ve got the newer, more nuanced RPG approach from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, or…
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….
The Mario Tennis series has never been one to hold my attention. While it has been a solid entry in the Mario Sports genre, outside of the motion controls on the Wii in Mario Power Tennis, which felt new and exciting, the novelty of motion controls has definitely worn off. After the tremendous response to…
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…
As part of Nintendo’s Preview Event for 2026, the most exciting title we got to get our hands on was the upcoming cozy game Pokémon Pokopia. After spending just over an hour with the farming Pokémon sim, I was immediately charmed by its adorable character art, addictive gameplay, and seemingly endless amount of things to…
I’ll admit that I’m not a massive fan of the My Hero Academia franchise, but I do have a certain amount of knowledge regarding the characters and broader lore. My Hero Academia: All’s Justice serves as the third game in this particular series, and in many ways, feels like it has learnt from its predecessors…
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…
The Mario Tennis series has never been one to hold my attention. While it has been a solid entry in the Mario sports genre, outside of the motion controls on the Wii in Mario Power Tennis, when that felt new and exciting, since then, the novelty of motion controls has definitely worn off. After the…
The first Code Vein didn’t really grab much of my attention when it released back in 2019, but I had gotten around to it some time later, with some surprisingly pleasant results. I wouldn’t go as far as to say it broke new ground within the Souls-like genre, but it certainly did enough to warrant…
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…
