Games
The Xbox Series S is the party console for this generation
The Xbox Series S is a neat little unit packed full of fun and games. This is our review after a bit under a week with the console.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is the perfect entry point for series newcomers
Ichiban Kasuga and turn-based battles are part of the reason why Yakuza: Like a Dragon is perfect for newbies to the dramatic series.
Red Outpost boardgame: a communist utopia?
Red Outpost is marketed as a "Communist Utopia", but does the game play really stack up? Let's get a little political and find out.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin charmingly goes against the grain
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin combines growing rice with side-scrolling combat to create a refreshingly subversive experience.
'Study' reveals Mario Kart, FIFA and Dark Souls are the most stressful games
Which games will get your heart racing most? And which spike it hard? These games lead the stress surge charts with others close behind.
Twitch's DMCA mess continues with no clear end in sight
Twitch has finally provided a clear update on the DMCA situation plaguing the streaming service, but the issues continue.
Happy Birthday to the only next-gen console that feels next gen
There's a lot of gadgets to be excited about this week. But it's the PlayStation 5's new DualSense controller that is the most revolutionary.
Hearthstone: Madness at the Darkmoon Faire roundtable
Highlights from a roundtable on the latest Hearthstone expansion, featuring Game Director Ben Lee and Game Designer John McIntyre.
Damsel's awkwardly polite journey to the Playstation 4
Two years from original release to PS4. Why? We asked, and the answer reveal so much about being too nice, and the quality of great QA.
How to register for Project xCloud preview in Australia
Microsoft's game streaming service Project xCloud comes to Australia in just a few days to let you play select Xbox games on Android devices.
PS5 games can't be installed or moved to external storage, yet
You can't install or move PS5 games to the console's external storage just yet and people are quickly running out of room.
Xbox's 'Gaming For Everyone' proving more than just a slogan
Xbox's big console launch in New Zealand showed that "Gaming For Everyone" isn't just a slogan for the company.
Is a Genshin Impact paid Battle Pass worthwhile?
We bought both the Genshin Impact Gnostic Hymn and Gnostic Chorus battle passes to see whether or not they're worth the money.
Microsoft announces known issues for Xbox Series X launch day
From TV resolution woes to app and game dramas, Microsoft has released a list of known problems for shiny new Xbox Series X and S consoles.
Gorillaz latest music video takes place in GTA V, because why not
British virtual band Gorillaz "The Valley of the Pagans" music video features the sights and sounds of GTA V.
I may not meet my own expectations, but I’ll always have Mario
Why is nostalgia so damn helpful in times of distress like in 2020? Psychology, as usual, has the answers you seek.
Xbox Series X: the launch review
The best Xbox you've seen. A new benchmark. Stunningly familiar. But if you didn't get a pre-order? It's going to be fine to wait until 2021.
I'm a lockdown Odysseus: Why Assassin's Creed is my go-to game
While others found tabletop simulators and and online D&D helped overcome their isolation, I found that I didn't want my odyssey to end.
Streaming megastar Pokimane asks fans to support more emerging creators
Popular streamer Pokimane says she earns enough and has created an industry first to put a cap on what fans can give her.
How a joint delayed Wasteland 3 in Australia
It was refused classification in Australia at first, and we now know it was all thanks to a positive portrayal of the use of cannabis in game.
