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Chris Button

Chris is an award-nominated writer based in Adelaide who specialises in covering video games and technology. He loves Donkey Kong Country, sport, and cats. The Last Jedi is the best one, no questions

Games

New Among Us update brings quickchat, a great family-friendly addition

Among Us' quickchat update creates a safer and more fun experience for everyone, while making it easier to accuse imposters of being sus.

New Among Us update brings quickchat, a great family-friendly addition
Media

WandaVision's ending was typical MCU fare but a fun journey

WandaVision's more personal and grounded approach to MCU storytelling was a treat, even if the final episodes resorted to exposition aplenty.

WandaVision's ending was typical MCU fare but a fun journey
Business

Facebook's temporary news ban still impacting Aussie media consumption

Australians' time spent on news websites dropped by as much as 22% during Facebook's news ban in February. It still hasn't recovered.

Facebook's temporary news ban still impacting Aussie media consumption
Games

Playing Crysis with whole desk rumble is peak PC gaming

One curious YouTuber has powered up their PC with a desk-mounted motor to rumble everything while playing Crysis to hilarious effect.

Playing Crysis with whole desk rumble is peak PC gaming
Crypto

WTF is NFT? Here's why Grimes, Kings of Leon and friends are loving it

Non-fungible tokens are so hot right now. Musicians, artists and even the NBA are on board, so we explain what the fung is going on.

WTF is NFT? Here's why Grimes, Kings of Leon and friends are loving it
Media

WandaVision eclipses Bridgerton, proves might of Marvel and episodic TV

Streaming analytics show WandaVision overtaking Bridgerton's popularity, showing Marvel's strength and episodic TV might be back in vogue.

WandaVision eclipses Bridgerton, proves might of Marvel and episodic TV
Games

That sick song from the Deathloop trailer is on Spotify now, get around it

"Déjà Vu", the cinematic spy-themed track from a recent Deathloop trailer, is now available to stream directly into your earholes.

That sick song from the Deathloop trailer is on Spotify now, get around it
Media

Experts fear HBO's doco series on QAnon will amplify the movement

There are concerns HBO's upcoming documentary glamorises conspiracy movements, thanks to a slickly-produced game and film-inspired trailer.

Experts fear HBO's doco series on QAnon will amplify the movement
Games

Fortnite has the most Australian skin imaginable: a meat pie-eating tradie

'Ken oath! Australian content creator Lazarbeam will be immortalised in Fortnite as a tradie on smoko, honouring his former profession.

Fortnite has the most Australian skin imaginable: a meat pie-eating tradie
Computers

Alienware AW3821DW monitor review: a bloody big and impressive screen

Alienware's AW3821DW monitor is an impressive display for hardcore PC users, but not as well-suited for console gaming.

Alienware AW3821DW monitor review: a bloody big and impressive screen
Games

Terraria's coming back to Stadia after Google makes up with scorned dev

After sensationally cancelling the Stadia port over frustrations with Google, Terraria's developer has reconciled and put the game back on the menu.

Terraria's coming back to Stadia after Google makes up with scorned dev
Art & Culture

Deep Nostalgia AI tech uses photos to bring back the dead (sort of)

Deep Nostalgia, an AI tool from genealogy company MyHeritage lets you upload photos and transform them into fascinating and creepy animations.

Deep Nostalgia AI tech uses photos to bring back the dead (sort of)
Games

All the sweet details from PlayStation's February 2021 State of Play presentation

While PlayStation's State of Play presentation didn't show much new stuff, there were lots of details on upcoming games worth checking out.

All the sweet details from PlayStation's February 2021 State of Play presentation
Games

Solar Ash from Hyper Light Drifter devs gets its first gameplay trailer

Solar Ash from Heart Machine, the studio behind Hyper Light Drifter, gets a gorgeous new trailer showing gameplay similar to The Pathless.

Solar Ash from Hyper Light Drifter devs gets its first gameplay trailer
Games

Deathloop channels James Bond music in swaggering "Déjà Vu" trailer

Deathloop's latest trailer showed more than time-looping action, it also boasted a cinematic song worthy of a James Bond opening sequence.

Deathloop channels James Bond music in swaggering "Déjà Vu" trailer
Games

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade coming to PS5 in June, stars Yuffie

Final Fantasy VII Remake's getting a big upgrade on PS5, known as Intergrade, including an all-new episode starring Yuffie & a Moogle poncho.

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade coming to PS5 in June, stars Yuffie
Computers

MSI Vigor GK50 Elite keyboard review: clicky clacky satisfaction

The GK50 Elite boasts strong quality, easy to use lighting controls, and doesn't clutter your desk with unnecessary extra keys and dials.

MSI Vigor GK50 Elite keyboard review: clicky clacky satisfaction
Media

Get ready for more Tom Hiddleston, 'Loki' Disney+ series to air in June

Loki's Disney+ series gets a confirmed June airing date, continuing Marvel's big wave of programming coming to the streaming service.

Get ready for more Tom Hiddleston, 'Loki' Disney+ series to air in June
Games

Persona 5 Strikers' pacing is a huge improvement from its source material

Through more than just adopting hack-and-slash combat, Persona 5 Strikers' pacing is a change from the brilliant, albeit sluggish, Persona 5.

Persona 5 Strikers' pacing is a huge improvement from its source material
Games

A gorgeous Stardew Valley board game is out now (if you live in the US)

Surprise! Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe announced and launched a board game based on the farming sim. Overseas shipping, please!

A gorgeous Stardew Valley board game is out now (if you live in the US)