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Xbox Series X size comparison: Ikea, other consoles – and a cauliflower
September 23, 2020
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PlayStation 5: game titles at launch and beyond
September 23, 2020

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Xbox Series X: game titles at launch and beyond
September 23, 2020

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How the Microsoft / Bethesda deal fits its Game Pass ambitions perfectly
September 22, 2020

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Hands-on with Xbox Game Streaming on Android
September 22, 2020

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Technology

Xbox Series X size comparison: Ikea, other consoles – and a cauliflower

By Alice ClarkeSeptember 23, 2020

Microsoft sent Alice Clarke a fancy light box that is dimensionally correct to the Xbox Series X. So we tested its size to see how it fits.

Games

New open game builder Core gets big backing from Epic Games

By Hope CorriganSeptember 23, 2020

Part Roblox, part virtual tabletop, part Unreal Engine dev tool, Manticore Games’ Core just got big new backing.

Games

PlayStation 5: game titles at launch and beyond

By Hope CorriganSeptember 23, 2020

Whether you snagged a pre-order or you’re just waiting to try and luck out on a store shelf after launch, it’s good to know what shiny new games will actually exist. Here’s the actual new new games you’ll find for the Playstation 5.

Games

Xbox Series X: game titles at launch and beyond

By Chris ButtonSeptember 23, 2020

So what exactly are you going to get with your new Xbox Series X (or S) when it lands in November? Here’s a rundown of what to get excited about, and the rest of what’s coming soon.

Games

Amazon is selling way more Xbox One X than it should be

By Hope CorriganSeptember 23, 2020

The Amazon charts show an unsettlingly large increase in sales of Xbox One X consoles off the back of pre-orders going live for the Series X. Confusion much?

Games

How the Microsoft / Bethesda deal fits its Game Pass ambitions perfectly

By Seamus ByrneSeptember 22, 2020

Microsoft wants the best new games available on Xbox Game Pass the day they launch. Playable not just on Xbox, but PC and in the cloud. All for one flat monthly fee.

Games

Hands-on with Xbox Game Streaming on Android

By Hope CorriganSeptember 22, 2020

Hope puts her Xbox One and her Note 20 Ultra together to see how the new Xbox Game Streaming app for Android feels in action.

Games

The Australian Game Developer Awards nominees are right all here

By Chris ButtonSeptember 22, 2020

We’ve rounded up the full list of AGDA nominations for 2020, with pretty pictures for your viewing pleasure. Necrobarista, Boomerang Fu, and Under a Star Called Dun lead the charge in 2020.

Games

Please, Avalon Hill, be making a HeroQuest Legacy?

By Seamus ByrneSeptember 18, 2020

There’s a countdown to a new HeroQuest game so now we’re in love with how good a HeroQuest Legacy game would be.

Games

Shadowlands Afterlives animated shorts: ranked

By Seamus ByrneSeptember 18, 2020

We rank the World of Warcraft Shadowlands Afterlives animated shorts because that’s what websites do.

Games

Rime of the Frostmaiden: the spoiler-free review

By Seamus ByrneSeptember 18, 2020

We review D&D’s Rime of the Frostmaiden, taking players to Icewind Dale in a more open, flexible adventure style. But is it good? Read on!

High Resolution

Steve Wang, GM, Wargaming Sydney

By Seamus ByrneSeptember 18, 2020

On the latest High Resolution podcast we’re hearing from Steve Wang, General Manager of Wargaming Sydney (formerly Big World Technology).

Culture

Harry Potter Legacy and the Awkward Balancing Act

By Hope CorriganSeptember 17, 2020

I loved Harry Potter deeply, but I can’t be excited about the wizarding world anymore. If you can’t help yourself, here’s some charities you can support to shake off the bad karma.

Games

PlayStation Plus Collection: the games we know so far

By Chris ButtonSeptember 17, 2020

We run down the list of the titles we know are coming to the new Playstation Plus Collection service for PS5.

Games

Playstation 5 details drop: November 12, $749.95/$599.95

By Seamus ByrneSeptember 17, 2020

After making us wait 43 minutes we got the details we’ve been waiting for. The PS5 lands in Australia November 12 and the big lad will cost you $749.95.

Byteside

Phreaking brilliant

By Seamus ByrneSeptember 16, 2020

Last week was Xbox Series X news, this week we get Playstation 5… but not quite yet, so we make our bold predictions that are sure to be wildly inaccurate within 24 hours.

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