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One year on, Ring Fit Adventure has changed my life

A year on, Ring Fit Adventure has changed me from wanting nothing to do with fitness, to feeling the best I've ever felt.

One year on, Ring Fit Adventure has changed my life
Games

Why Tiger Woods returning to videogames with 2K is such a big deal

Tiger Woods' long-term deal to join the PGA Tour 2K games is massive for golf, videogames, and fans of both. Let's examine why.

Why Tiger Woods returning to videogames with 2K is such a big deal
Games

AbleGamers COO is on a mission to raise $1 million by his 40th birthday

A million dollars can go a very long way when put to the right purpose. For Steven Spohn it's about building an accessiblity legacy.

AbleGamers COO is on a mission to raise $1 million by his 40th birthday
Technology

Review: Xbox Wireless Headset

Xbox has a new wireless headset for just $150. But how does it compare to the competition? Really, really well.

Review: Xbox Wireless Headset
Games

Undertale coming to Xbox via Game Pass six years after initial PC release

Undertale, the massively popular indie RPG from Toby Fox, is finally coming to Xbox consoles. Better yet, it'll be on Game Pass, too.

Undertale coming to Xbox via Game Pass six years after initial PC release
Games

Here's what buying over $300 of wishes in Genshin Impact gets you

If you've ever wondered what around $300 worth of Genshin Impact wishes can get you, we have the answer – and it isn't pretty.

Here's what buying over $300 of wishes in Genshin Impact gets you
Games

These fancy Bluetooth dice are perfect for your online D&D group

Bluetooth dice made by a former triple-A game developer promise to make your online D&D and tabletop games even easier - and stylish.

These fancy Bluetooth dice are perfect for your online D&D group
Games

What is Valheim, and why has it sold over 5 million copies in Early Access?

Valheim has sold more than 5 million copies on Steam's Early Access since February. Find out all about the survival tree-punching sensation.

What is Valheim, and why has it sold over 5 million copies in Early Access?
Games

20 more Bethesda games available right now on Xbox Game Pass

20 of Bethesda's biggest and best games are now on Xbox Game Pass, ranging from Dishonored to Fallout: New Vegas. What will you play first?

20 more Bethesda games available right now on Xbox Game Pass
Games

Games with loot boxes could face an 18+ rating if new German laws pass

It could soon be illegal to sell videogames containing loot boxes to children, if legislation ahead of the German Federal Council passes.

Games with loot boxes could face an 18+ rating if new German laws pass
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
Games

The future of the Australian games industry in 2021

We talk to Ron Curry, CEO of IGEA, about the Australian video game development survey for 2020, covering the good, the bad and the politics.

The future of the Australian games industry in 2021
Games

Is gaming good for kids?

More research confirms the positive benefits of children playing videogames, citing teamwork and problem solving skills as big factors.

Is gaming good for kids?
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
Byteside Podcast

States of play: what's next from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft's XR lab?

This week on the show we're examining Nintendo Direct and Sony's State of Play to see what's exciting us in 2021's videogame line up.

States of play: what's next from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft's XR lab?
Games

Valve discontinues Artifact but releases game and all cards for free

After many attempts to revive it, Valve has shut down development for Artifiact. But players can now play it and Artifact Foundary for free.

Valve discontinues Artifact but releases game and all cards for free
Culture

Magic The Gathering gets me back in the Arena

Even though the main appeal of Magic the Gathering is in-person play, I rediscovered it at home in my PJs and am back in love.

Magic The Gathering gets me back in the Arena
Culture

Hogwarts Legacy's trans inclusion options aren't that great, actually

News of trans inclusive character creation in Harry Potter Legacy seems welcome, but its execution feels token and wider issues remain.

Hogwarts Legacy's trans inclusion options aren't that great, actually
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
Games

Disco Elysium to get full voice acting for console release

Over a million words will receive voice acting for the Final Cut release of acclaimed RPG Disco Elysium and we cannot wait to hear them.

Disco Elysium to get full voice acting for console release