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Everything announced at Playstation’s September 2025 State of Play

It’s the second State of Play stream this month for PlayStation, the first of which was focused solely on 007 First Light. This second stream however, showed of 35 minutes of new and upcoming games, from a wide range of first and third-party developers. Let’s dive in! Marvel’s Wolverine Saros Battlefield 6 Campaign Trailer Halloween…

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

PlayStation has announced yet another State of Play stream for September, the first of which focused solely on 007 First Light. This second stream, taking place tomorrow, the 25th of September, will run for 35 minutes and will cover a bunch of titles from a range of first and third-party developers. There are definitely some…

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Unpacking the 007 First Light State of Play showcase

We just got our first decent look at 007 First Light with a brand-new State of Play showcase, dedicated to Britain’s most iconic spy. The showcase took us through a 20-minute mission filled with espionage, stealth and bucket loads of action, complete with a smaller, more guided 10-minute look at how gameplay elements and options…

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007 First Light is getting its own State of Play showcase this week

We only got our first look at the long-awaited 007 First Light a couple of months ago, but it seems as though the team at IO Interactive are already keen to give us a deeper look. According to a recent PlayStation.Blog post, 007 First Light will be getting its own State of Play showcase on…

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Gears of War: Reloaded sees the return of the iconic franchise

Gears of War: Reloaded is a strange beast; a remaster of a remaster, almost 20 years after the original defined an era of cover-based shooters on Xbox 360. For many, this was the game that shaped what third-person action could look and feel like. Its influence is undeniable, paving the way for the likes of…

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Unpacking PlayStation’s Ghost of Yōtei State of Play showcase

We got another look at Ghost of Yōtei thanks to a dedicated State of Play showcase, which focused solely on gameplay, along with some newer features. Hosted by Sucker Punch Productions’ creative directors Jason Connell and Nate Fox, the stream showed off just under 20 minutes of new gameplay, highlighting protagonist Atsu’s quest for revenge…

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Why The Last of Us is one of the most emotional video games for Aussie players

You might not realise that Australians have a unique emotional connection to The Last of Us that goes beyond its global acclaim. When you experience Joel and Ellie’s journey through a devastated world, you’re confronting themes that mirror Australia’s collective trauma from bushfires, floods, and isolation. The game’s raw exploration of grief and survival decisions…

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Here’s every announcement from PlayStation’s State of Play June 2025 showcase

PlayStation June State of Play stream announcement might have come as a surprise to some given its short notice, but that didn’t stop them for delivering the 40 minutes of the goods. Even with Summer Games Fest might be starting this weekend, we’re certainly off to a rolling start. We’ve unpacked all the announcements and…

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Here’s when and where you can watch June’s PlayStation State of Play stream

PlayStation has announced a surprise State of Play stream for tomorrow, Thursday the 5th of June. It will run for 40 minutes, and show off a bunch of new titles coming in 2025 and beyond. We’ve listed all times across Australia and New Zealand below: 07:00am AEST – Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane 06:30am ACST…

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Days Gone Remastered looks incredible, even if it doesn’t redefine the original experience

Looking back, Days Gone might have gotten a little more hate than it deserved when it released in 2019. But with all the zombie fatigue lately from various shows, movies and even other games, it’s a really fine line to walk. There are a few things in Days Gone Remastered to enjoy and appreciate, though….

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Unpacking the Borderlands 4 State of Play showcase

PlayStation surprised us by announcing a new State of Play showcase based entirely on the upcoming Borderlands 4. While we were informed that we would be getting 20 minutes of brand-new footage and gameplay, there’s quite a bit to unpack here. We’ve popped the presentation below, so feel free to watch or join us as…

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A Borderlands 4 State of Play stream is happening tomorrow and here’s when and where you can watch

Borderlands 4 is getting a surprise State of Play stream tomorrow, with the release date even getting moved forward, from the 23rd of September, to the 12th of September. The stream will take place on the 1st of May. We’ll be getting a 20-minute deep-dive into the gameplay, featuring new weapons and abilities. We’ve listed…

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii proves itself as a worthy swashbuckling adventure

RGG Studio’s latest spin-off, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, takes a bold leap into the high seas, blending classic Yakuza chaos with the swashbuckling adventure of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. While it’s not quite as expansive as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, it still manages delivers a decent experience packed with explosive…

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Here’s every announcement from PlayStation’s State of Play February 2025 showcase

With PlayStation’s slate for 2025 and beyond relatively unclear at this point, there was plenty of hype riding on yesterday’s showcase to reveal some long-awaited release dates on existing projects, while throwing a few new projects to boot. I wish we got something on Marvel’s Wolverine, which has been eerily quiet since its announcement in…

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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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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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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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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered serves the ultimate way to experience this established masterpiece

In 2017, developer Guerilla Games took a huge swing after their work on the Killzone series and to craft an open-world RPG, with the release of Horizon Zero Dawn. The game was a huge success spawning a sequel, an upcoming LEGO spin-off, a VR game, an upcoming third instalment and finally, a spin-off TV series…

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Here’s every announcement from PlayStation’s State of Play September 2024 showcase

PlayStation was hot on the heels of their Playstation 5 Pro Announcement, announcing 21 new games coming to the system in 2025, including several new titles for PSVR2. The 40-minute presentation is full of some games you would expect, while some are a complete surprise. We’ve listed every announcement trailer from PlayStation’s September State of…

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Here’s when and where you can watch PlayStation’s September 2024 State of Play

PlayStation has announced it will be holding yet another State of Play showcase this year, with more than 20 games to be shown off. It seems fitting, given the PS5 Pro was announced with no new games enhanced for the actual console, so we’re hoping this might be the one to show some new stuff…

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PlayStation 5 Pro revealed along with price and release date

It’s official. After long running rumours, the PlayStation 5 Pro has been officially revealed via PlayStation’s latest Technical Showcase, along with a new hefty price tag and November 7 release date. The console will also be priced at A$1199.95 down under. While we’re getting an increase in processing power, we’re unfortunately not getting a disc…

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Astro Bot stands as one of the best games available on the PlayStation 5

PlayStation has unfortunately been devoid of a mascot for many years now. Crash Bandicoot has been sold, Jax and Daxter had a moment, Spyro nearly got there and the less we say about Knack, the better. Fortunately, Astro and the Bots made a massive splash with a 2018 Playstation VR debut and the popular Astro’s…

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Dustborn is as charming as it is visually engaging

For a few important reasons, Dustborn immediately grabbed my attention upon its reveal. This Telltale-inspired adventure looks like it was ripped off the page of a comic book and translated into video game form, while the story of a rock band on the run seemed like a cool promise to bring a group of misfits…

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CYGNI: All Guns Blazing serves up some short-lived, yet solid action

Cygni: All Guns Blazing admittedly caught me by surprise when I saw its first trailers. But upon playing it, I couldn’t have felt more at home. They might have been released before my time, but I still grew up playing arcade classics like Gradius, Galaga, R-Type and even Space Invaders, soaking up the addictive moment-to-moment…

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Ghost Of Tsushima: Director’s Cut provides the definitive way to play on PC

PlayStation is going hard with their ports from console to PC via Steam. This time around, the now classic Ghost of Tsushima: Directors Cut gets the port treatment directly from the PlayStation 5 version of the game, despite originally releasing quite late in the PlayStation 4’s lifecycle. While I won’t go into too much into…

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Here’s every announcement from PlayStation’s State of Play: May 2024

PlayStation might have confirmed that they were showing off 14 new upcoming PS5 and PSVR2 games, but have certainly come through with the goods. This short and sweet 30-miniature stream showed off a bunch of new and upcoming titles, most of which are surprisingly set to launch sometime in 2024. Check out every announcement and…

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Here’s where and when you can watch PlayStation’s 30-minute State of Play stream tomorrow

PlayStation finally announced, and at the last minute, that they will indeed be holding a State of Play stream in May. The best part? It’s tomorrow, the 31st of May. The stream will run for 30 minutes and cover 14 14 PS5 and PS VR2 titles, some of these being PlayStation Studios titles which are…

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Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition is one of the best PlayStation games ported to PC so far

Horizon Forbidden West is a technical achievement on consoles. The incredibly rich and detailed world looks incredible on 4K TVs with a level of detail and colour not often seen in mainstream console gaming. It is only fair that a game this incredible would be ported to PC and be able to utilise the higher…

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a near-perfect blend of style and substance

I consider myself a casual fan of the Yakuza (now Like a Dragon) franchise, yet, I’ve played almost all of them. Having played this game’s predecessor Yakuza: Like a Dragon sometime after its launch, I was pleasantly surprised at the decision to bring combat into the turn-based frontier, making for a more tactical blend of…

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