Month: December 2017

The Game Awards 2017: Campo Santo returns with In The Valley of Gods

Following on from their success with Firewatch, developer Campo Santo are back with a new adventure title, In The Valley of Gods, launching 2019. Hit the jump to see the trailer!

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The Game Awards 2017: All the best trailers from the show

Of the numerous trailers to appear at The Game Awards this year, we’ve picked out a few of our favourites and put them all in one spot for you to enjoy. Hit the jump and check them out.

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The Game Awards 2017: Vacation Simulator takes Job Simulator on holiday

Time to cause a ruckus abroad. The team behind the wildly popular VR hit Job Simulator have taken the concept to its logical conclusion with the sequel, Vacation Simulator. Hit the jump to see the trailer straight from The Game Awards!

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Overwatch‘s 2017 Winter Wonderland event kicks off next week

Blizzard are bringing back Overwatch‘s holiday event for a second year with fresh skins, Mei’s Global Snowball Offensive, and a brand new Boss Fight mode that sounds like the world’s friendliest Evolve mod.

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Tech Review: Canon’s EOS M100: Not Just for Lazy Hipsters

When I first took the EOS M100 out of the box, I was dubious. I saw a top switch with only three auto settings and no manual exposure options apparent, and I thought “what’s the point of a camera compatible with Canon’s full range of mirrorless lenses, but no manual exposure controls? Who would invest almost $900…

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Win a DVD copy of American Made based on the real life story of Barry Seal

Based on the real life story of Barry Seal, American Made follows the American commercial pilot who flew missions for the CIA and DEA, and became a drug smuggler for the Medellin Cartel in the 1980s, ultimately playing a significant role in the Iran-Contra Affair. This American biographical crime film directed was directed by Doug…

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Interview: Harry Clayton-Wright readies tearaway teen, Rebecca, for Adelaide Fringe Festival first

Entertainer. Performance artist. International mischief maker. Internet provocateur. Three descriptions of British artist Harry Clayton-Wright, that are more than fitting. An entertainer unafraid of pushing boundaries of trashy comedy and cabaret, toeing the line of cheeky risqué and the all-out ribald, Clayton-Wright’s work mixes endearing charm with a maniacal confidence that has made him a popular…

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Interview: You&Mei is Putting a Face to Fashion and Transforming Lives

A chance encounter in the poverty stricken streets of Myanmar just under two years ago led former High-5 star, Tanika Anderson, to question the Western world’s approach to ‘fast fashion’. Now, Tanika is set to launch the second collection from clothing label, You&Mei, a social enterprise that helps to raise up young women from poverty….

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The best ways in and around Sydney to eat your way through Christmas 2017

We hope you’re ready for the holidays because in or around Sydney this December there is going to be plenty for you to eat and drink your way into 2018. Whether you’re scouting for a party venue or looking to tuck into the special holiday menus popping up around the city and beyond, we’ve got…

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Single of the Day: French Horn Rebellion ft. Natalie Duffy “Rooftops” (2017)

The Perlick-Molinari brothers have returned with another fine French Horn Rebellion single, this time in “Rooftops”. Featuring Natalie Duffy on vocals, this piece of bounding dance music has arrived in perfect time for summer and no doubt will be making its way onto playlists to soundtrack many a party night soon. A euphoric build gives way to a…

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Perfume Genius, Art vs Science take to The Adelaide Festival’s Palais series in 2018

After enjoying huge successes this year, The Palais will be returning to the Adelaide Festival in 2018 with some acclaimed international and Australian musicians on hand to ensure that punters can have some unforgettable nights out on the Adelaide Riverbank. Building upon the calibre of artists set in 2017, the Palais’ live music line up for…

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“Woman’s World 2.0” brings Miss Blanks & Jesswar in to add more fire to Okenyo’s original

OKENYO. Oh, OKENYO. For a woman who has been continuously making excellent moves in music for years now, it’s been wonderful seeing the Sydney performer’s star rise more publicly through 2017. Her single “Woman’s World” was quick to wrap fans up and alert newcomers to her presence as part of the strong community of women…

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There’s a new Tomb Raider game on the way but we still don’t know anything about it

Square Enix have announced that a new entry in the long-running Tomb Raider franchise is on the way, taking to the series’ official Twitter account to deliver the news.

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Far Cry 5 and The Crew 2 cop delays

Ubisoft have announced that their two major Q1 2018 releases have suffered delays. Far Cry 5 and The Crew 2 will both miss their launch dates by up to a month according to a blog post by the publisher.

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The Game Awards: Where and when Aussies can watch today’s stream live

The Game Awards are taking place in LA and they’re pulling out all the stops this year. This year’s event will stream across almost every social media and streaming site available. 

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Tech Review: Cygnett 20,000mAh USB-C Power Bank: You’re gonna carry that weight

As someone who travels quite a bit for work and is always hunting for a power point to keep my various juice-hungry devices alive, power banks have long been a part of my work/life survival kit Must Haves. The thing is, most power banks are good for keeping my phone afloat and that’s about it. What…

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David Moyle to curate extensive food line up – ‘Royal Moyle’ – for the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival

Music festivals, these days, are as much about the experience off stage as they are about the ones to be had in front of them, with the ’boutique’ nature of these events drawing huge numbers of people out each year to spend money on the culinary delights that can be found at each site. The…

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New Walsh Bay restaurant Seventeen opens just in time for summer holidays (Sydney)

Inspired by the seventeen moorings floating along Sydney’s foreshore, Walsh Bay’s latest nautical themed dining venue Seventeen will be opening this week just in time for summer, boasting spectacular water views in a 100 seater cafe/deli/restaurant setting. Headed up by Clint Jaeger (Tetsuya’s, Banc, Bill’s and Hugo’s) Seventeen’s versatility is reflected in its menu which…

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Pier Farm opens along Williamstown beachfront (Melbourne)

Prominent Melbourne restauranteur, Roberto Schieriani, has opened up Pier Farm, a Mediterranean-inspired establishment at the former site of Anchorage along Williamstown’s seaside strip. Matteo Bartaletti who hails from North Bondi Italian Food and Movida has been appointed as head chef, designing a menu that features an array of seafood, pasta and salad dishes with ingredients sourced…

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Sydney’s legendary Jackies launches a refreshed breakfast and lunch menu

The iconic Paddington courtyard cafe Jackies have debuted an updated breakfast and lunch menu. Jackies’ new owners Jono and Lucy Bowman purchased the business from the late Jackie Milijash’s mother Gina earlier this year and vow to continue the cool cafe scene of the 1990’s that Jackies notoriously had a part in creating. With new…

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Live Review: J Cole and his Dreamville crew put on Australia’s hip hop tour of the year

Ari Lennox, EarthGang, J.I.D and Bas. North Carolina emcee J. Cole, now one of the most commanding names in hip hop, is certainly chiseling his Interscope imprint Dreamville Records into something truly impressive, and positioned to grow well beyond 2018. It’s nothing new for a successful rapper to start fielding and fostering their own roster…

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Kehlani plots return to Australia, joining the Origin NYE line up in Perth

After making an impressive splash in Australia earlier this year, Kehlani is going to be back on our shores, this time heading west for the Origin NYE festival in Perth. The American R&B artist joins the likes of Mura Masa, Kaytranada and 6LACK, a festival that is building itself up to be one of the festival destinations to bring in 2018….

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Single of the Day: Alae “Too Strung Up” (2017)

We first came across New Zealand trio Alae at BIGSOUND this year, caught by their captivating stage presence, and an irresistible batch of music that was on show. The Auckland based group have been touring successfully through their homeland this year and going off the reception to their BIGSOUND trip, we can only assume that we’re…

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Music Video of the Day: The Deep Blue “Sleep In” (2017)

Indie pop band The Deep Blue are no strangers to the Central Coast and Newcastle music scene, but to those not in the know, these guys are an act to watch. Think The 1975 – but if they lived on the coast. Their songs are catchy, so much so that they’ve already garnered a dedicated…

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Xbox Australia are releasing IRL PUBG supply drops across the nation this weekend

Fans of the immensely popular online shooter PlayerUnknown‘s Battlegrounds in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, get ready to mobilise. Xbox Australia are, perhaps irresponsibly, planning to release real world versions of the game’s coveted supply drops into your neighbourhood this very weekend.

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Win a copy of the final season George Gently on DVD

The North of England’s most upstanding detective, George Gently (Martin Shaw), returns to work the beat alongside his trusted partner. Together they investigate murder and corruption set against the turbulent tide of 1970s Britain. The immensely popular and long running British crime drama George Gently has just released its final shocking season and to celebrate…

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Robot House’s Rumu releases next week because you deserve an early Christmas present

Sydney developer Robot House’s second major title and PAX Aus 2017 indie favourite Rumu will launch next week according to a press release from the studio today.

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Film Review: Wonder Wheel (USA, 2017) sees Woody Allen & cast over promise and under deliver

On paper, Wonder Wheel seems to have all of the right credentials. It’s a dramatic film set in the 1950s so it’s bound to look great. It stars Kate Winslet and is directed by Woody Allen. It is also set at the Coney Island Amusement Park. But even with all of this stuff on offer,…

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Sydney’s legendary Mamak has opened in Seminyak (Bali)

Sydney’s beloved Award-winning Malaysian restaurant Mamak (known for it’s long queues and late opening hours) has opened their first international restaurant in Bali, bringing their bold traditional flavours to the island’s metropolitan Seminyak area. Located in the heart of Seminyak, Mamak Bali will showcase their beloved Malaysian Rotis, Curries and Satays to Bali locals and…

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Twin Peaks: An In-Depth Revised Theory of Season 3

As we approach the release of Twin Peaks Season 3 on DVD and Blu-Ray, we mark three months since the somewhat controversial finale of season 3 which divided a fanbase into those who admired the ending and those who most definitely disliked the way it all played out. But whether you liked how it was…

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