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Clever new launch from CRKD (pronounced 'Cracked') that give you a chunkier, more comfortable in the hand controller setup for your Nintendo Switch (both OG and OLED). The Nitro Deck gives adds swappable thumbsticks, and a generally improved control setup with drift-free sticks and remappable back buttons, plus a carry case.
Get it in white, black, mint and purple. $99 for the first two. $149 for the others. It's at JB Hi-Fi, EB Games, Big W, and The Gamesmen.
Sea of Thieves finds some chill for casual good times
Safer Seas aims to make Sea of Thieves more welcoming for beginners and laid-back veterans by excluding pesky human pirates from being a concern.
My relationship with Magic has been all about how much I like a set theme or not. There's so many sets these days it's hard to keep up with every release, but when the right set catches the eye I'm keen.
Wilds of Eldraine is one of those 'love this vibe' sets for me.
Valve pulled off a solid anti-cheat switcheroo that saw over 40,000 accounts banned for using a third-party cheating client. After fixing the cheat, Valve added a special honeypot to identify exactly who was running the cheat before dropping the hammer. Solid crackdownery.
Nicole Carpenter
PAX Australia 2022 looked different, but does it hurt the show's future?
The biggest platforms and developers weren't on the show floor in 2022. But does the spirit of PAX protect it against the changing nature of games marketing?
Xbox's accessibility strategy explained
Learn what drives the Xbox team's passion for accessibility in an interview with Anita Mortaloni, Director of Accessibility.
Cult of the Lamb developer reveals how the creepy hit was made
Cult of the Lamb is yet another Aussie game dev success story. Creative Director Julian Winton explains how much work went into refining the game's satisfying systems.
What are the best games of 2022 so far?
There are plenty of games worthy of GOTY discussion already. The GamesHub team join us to examine the best games of 2022 so far.
SteelSeries Stratus+: a decent Android and PC controller with a quirky design
A strong controller for Android and PC use with good build quality and extraordinary battery life. But there are quirks that could be a dealbreaker.
Cellar Door Games on 'Rogue Legacy 2' and making another roguelike hit
Nearly a decade after the original, Rogue Legacy 2 is another roguelike hit. Teddy Lee from Cellar Door Games discusses the interesting journey to the sequel.
E3 who?
Reports of E3's death have been greatly exaggerated.
Assassin's Creed goes roguelike for its 15th anniversary, Origins gets a free weekend
Assassin's Creed turns 15, and Ubisoft has plenty in store to celebrate the popular franchise, including new modes, content, and updates.
Diablo is coming to tattoo shops around the world
Hellish ink is coming to Sydney and Melbourne in September as part of a Diablo anniversary world tour. Want some?
Acclaimed Fire Emblem and Persona voice actor Billy Kametz passes away
Voice actor Billy Kametz, known for roles in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Demon Slayer, and Fire Emblem, has passed away after a battle with colon cancer.
Six videogame soundtracks make Classic Top 100 in latest radio poll
In a vote on the all-time greatest 'Music for the Screen', which videogame soundtracks break the glass ceiling?
Bigger isn't always better
Rolling around at the speed of a brisk walk
When tabletop and digital worlds converge
Storytelling through tabletop mechanics
Mise-en-scène
Enjoying Japanese cinema through videogames.
Marvelling at the horizon
Learning more about a game helps deepen the enjoyment
Mighty Kingdom devs share their journey of making chaotic roguelite Conan Chop Chop
According to the Mighty Kingdom developers behind Conan Chop Chop, game development is about skill, resilience, and the friends you make along the way.
