You have not actually fallen into a timewarp and gotten stuck in 1998. Futuristic racing franchise Wipeout has lain dormant for some time now, but is being revived on PlayStation 4 with a remastered anthology called Wipeout: Omega Collection.
The fourth mainline entry in the Marvel vs. Capcom franchise will arrive in 2017. The trailer for Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite debuted during the PlayStation Experience showcase. The trailer features Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Ryu and Megaman beating the absolute hell out of each other and we are ridiculously hype for it.
Naughty Dog kicked off this morning’s PlayStation Experience showcase with a six minute cold open that had the crowd convinced they were watching a hijab-clad Lara Croft, right up to the moment she revealed her true identity.
If there’s one thing a good press conference has to have, it’s a good “One more thing …” moment. Just such a moment occurred at the PlayStation Experience showcase this morning when Naughty Dog closed out the show with a surprise announcement: The Last of Us Part II, the follow-up to their 2013 smash hit, is…
Gearing up for a huge two-day event at the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles is the annual PlayStation Experience conference, the one day in which Sony’s gaming arm opens the doors to press and punters alike and gives a run down of the year that was, and what the next six months holds. “But…
Telltale Games have announced their next episodic adventure series during The Game Awards 2016. Guardians of the Galaxy will be the company’s first foray into the Marvel universe.
Arkane Studio’s revival of Prey got a new trailer during The Game Awards last night, its first since its E3 2016 reveal, as well as a promise from the developer that the game would launch in Spring (that’s Autumn for us here in Aus) next year.
There may be relaxation, holidays and many other festivities on the mind of everyone during the month of December, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go out and enjoy the best the art world has to offer, here’s what we think is the best of the bunch this month! Opera Australia’s The Opera Gala &…
When one thinks of rock groups from the late 90s and early 00s, few are more pseudonymous than American/Scottish group Garbage. Between 1995 and 2005 the group – made up of lead vocalist Shirley Manson, iconic record producer and drummer Butch Vig, Steve Marker and Duke Erikson – produced some of the most iconic songs…
Edition #10! To mark it (and the beginning of December), we’ve got some sounds from Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, the GC and all the way out from Birmingham, Alabama. Bleeding Gums (Sydney) Ben Nelson‘s DIY rock/garage project, Bleeding Gums, has seen this muso generate some heat locally – coming out of South Sydney, Nelson’s music has…
This week in industry news, Australian musicians and Radio National listeners rally against program axings, Frontier Touring now holds the record for attendance at all four of the massive Melbourne & Olympic Park venues, Emmi wins the hotly contested MTV Brand New competition and more! Aussie Musos gear up to protest against Radio National music…
The SKEGSS boys launched their new single “Spring Has Sprung” on us, due for official release come December 9th. Flourishing off the back of a triple j premiere with Linda Marigliano, “Spring Has Sprung” is the first we’re hearing from SKEGSS’ new EP Holiday Food (due out February 2017). As for where this song positions SKEGSS moving…
Northern Territory producer and instrumentalist Resin Moon has captured the attention and imaginations of many through 2016 with his experimental sounds coming out of one of the most isolated music communities in the country. For the musician, also making music under his own name Dave Crowe, delving into Resin Moon territory has expanded musical horizons and has introduced…
No one needs reminding of how huge the past twelve months have been for Australia’s music industry. We’ve continued to lead the way with some of the finest hip-hop, electronic, folk and rock music (to name just a few), fostering a hub of talent ripe for international exposure. The news that Australia’s live performance industry is…
This week in album news, Circa Waves return with a beefed up sound on their second record, Star Slinger gears up to release his debut R&B/house inspired album just in time for Summer, Alex L’Estrange represents local Brisbane talent with his upcoming debut EP, plus heaps more… THE BIG MOON This all-girl outfit out of London are making…
Nintendo have shown off more footage of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild during The Game Awards 2016. The trailers show off more of the game’s open world nature and a few of Link’s new moves. Hit the jump to see it for yourself.
RTS genre revival Halo Wars 2 unveiled its latest cinematic trailer during The Game Awards 2016. Focusing on the imposing new villain and dogged Covenant survivor Atriox, the trailer paints a picture of a fearsome, driven foe.
The wait for footage from Bioware’s space-faring role-player Mass Effect Andromeda has been an excruciatingly long one, but it seems the gates are slowly beginning to open. The latest gameplay trailer debuted during The Game Awards last night and takes us on a guided tour of some the galaxy’s most hostile planets.
A first among their increasingly storied library of titles, Telltale Games will kick off the new season of their popular adventure games based on The Walking Dead by dropping two episodes on Day One. Hit the jump to check out the latest trailer.
Hideo Kojima was on hand at tonight’s The Game Awards presentation, taking a moment to debut the second trailer for his enigmatic new game Death Stranding.
One of the most essential independent filmmakers alive today, Jarmusch’s work will be celebrated with a festival of his films at ACMI, with the Mebourne institution unveiling their plans for Jim Jarmusch: Rock N Roll, set to kick off on 27 December. The program will feature his latest music documentary, Gimme Danger – a wild, funny, heartfelt…
After just two weekends in release, it seems cinema fans around the world have been welcoming the return of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World with open arms, seeing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them race past the US$500m (AU$673m) mark at the global box office. Australia has added about AU$20m to that cumulative total, while…
Look, despite what people like Pauline Hanson may try and show you, the historic Great Barrier Reef is in trouble, and it has been for quite a number of years. While the issue remains a hotbed of contention for politicians, conservationists like those at Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) are doing their best to help…
New Zealand’s national carrier Air New Zealand has teamed up with multi-platinum artist Ronan Keating and young Hunt for the Wilderpeople star Julian Dennison to record a witty Kiwi interpretation of the Christmas Classic “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”. Given the Southern Hemisphere celebrates Christmas in the Summertime, you will quickly understand the direction that…
The latest collection of fashion from the YEVU label is out and about. YEVU was conceived in Ghana in 2013, with an aim to support to try and strengthen the economy of the West African country, and to celebrate the vibrancy and cultural significance of Ghanaian wax print and textiles. The label also aims to create…
Kitt Bennett is a Melbourne artist who has generated a bit of a knack for amazing detail in his illustrations. As the above piece demonstrates, his desire for detail produces pieces that are intricate and bitingly astute. He is opening his first exhibition at the Juddy Roller gallery today and had some time to answer a few…
Paying homage to the musical partnership between iconic artists Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, A Celebration of Ella and Louis will open the Melbourne International Jazz Festival in early June. Grammy Award winning vocalist Patti Austin and renowned Australian jazz musician James Morrison will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to perform hits from…
Featuring interpretive dance routines, magical show stoppers, interactive installations, and comedy performances, each Falls Festival location has a huge lineup set to wow festival goers. Boogie Nights will open each festival again this year, with the 2016 fancy dress theme set as ALL GOLD EVERYTHING! Marion Bay will host The Village, with circus shows, interpretive…
20 diverse productions make up Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres‘ 2017 program, featuring resident company National Theatre of Parramatta, as well as major companies from across Australia and international touring productions. “Every great city has a great theatre,” said Riverside Theatres Program Manager Michelle Kotevski. “As Parramatta grows to take its place as a global city, Riverside…
The Depot Theatre has announced its 2017 season, promising another exciting year of Australian firsts, new writing and innovative interpretations of much-loved classics. Based in the historic Addison Road Community Centre in Marrickville, in Sydney’s inner west, The Depot Theatre aims to give a home to independent theatre-makers and creatives. In 2017, the Depot will…
