Bits: The Byteside Blog
The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020
In 2020 we bought some dodgy ass products from social media advertising. From pure glory to PayPal disputes, here's how it all turned out.
Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool
This AI website lets you make characters, including from games like Persona 4 and TF2, say whatever you want with scary accuracy.
NPCs may be smart enough to have anxiety in GTA6
A new patent filed by Take-Two talks about a new way to give NPCs more divergent AI for future games like GTA6.
How to access Hitman 1 & 2 content in Hitman 3
Hitman 3 lets you access content from 1 & 2, but it is a bit of a complicated process. Here's everything you need to know to do it smoothly.
Cannabis: how best to ingest
Medical cannabis is an option many Australians are turning to, but what's the best way to ingest and use the product?
This test will find you your soulmate Rotten Tomatoes reviewer
Don't know which movie reviewers share your tastes? Find your perfect film match with the Movie Critic Matchmaker test.
Signal becomes top free app after world's richest man's tweet
Messaging app Signal became one of the most downloaded apps in the world last week, in part thanks to a simple two-word tweet.
The Great Dalmuti review: fresh art for a simple, clever card game
A trick-based shedding game, The Great Dalmuti's fresh new D&D themed edition is an easy and fun game to add to your collection.
BYOD tips for school laptops: what should you buy?
First time buying a laptop for school? Make sure you follow these important steps to get the device that will help and not hinder your child.
Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition makes me wish it existed before my brain calcified
I really tried. But a lifetime of forced right-handedness made it too hard to flip. But this very nice mouse still taught me a lesson.
The DontNod formula is stressing me out
Binary choices with unexpected consequences can lead to frustration beyond the intended emotional weight of DontNod games.
New Aussie tech pod alert: Queens of the Drone Age
Johnston, Jones, Yeo and Yeo have a new Aussie tech podcast that looks like a fresh and smart addition to the scene. Go get it!
Too many people think they know what went wrong with Cyberpunk 2077
Instead of pretending we know what really happened behind the scenes, it's more valuable to consider the complexities of making games.
Diablo Immortal hands on: yes, this deserves a place on any phone you own
The Technical Alpha just wrapped up, so what was it like to play? Here's why we're excited by this excellent Diablo mobile experience.
20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter
It's been 'interesting', but here's some brilliant TV, tech, games, and standout moments that delighted, inspired or helped us along the way.
17 indie videogame gems of 2020
For all its faults, 2020 was a fantastic year in indie games. While not everyone can win GOTY, here are 17 indie gems well worth your time.
Toxicity Ghettoing: an Amazon patent could create a gaming class system
From quitters to shouty men, toxic players deserve a special place in hell. But is this the right path to send them there?
Demon’s Souls? No, League of Legends: Wild Rift is the best remake of the year
For all the negative framing applied to mobile gaming, Wild Rift isn’t a dumbed-down version of League of Legends. It’s a more elegant one.
Byteside’s favourite TV shows of 2020
Nice, weird, funny and fierce. From Lasso to Mando and more, these are Byteside's favourite TV shows of 2020.
Apple AirPods Max: first impressions
After more than a week I am in love with the AirPods Max audio, but there are some niggling issues that detract from the experience.
