Set in feudal Japan, this hack-and-slash will pit you against various types of monsters; and it looks incredibly chaotic. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty comes from Koei Tecmo Games and we have no doubt it will provide a hearty challenge. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will launch on Game…
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Top-down puzzler Cocoon was revealed this morning and is nothing short of mind-bending. You’ll traverse unique environments and use special orbs to progress forward. It’s admittedly hard to explain, but you can count us in. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Cocoon will launch on Game Pass on day one in addition…
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We received our first look at Ravenlok this morning, an action RPG that sees you traversing mystical lands as a young girl, sword and shield at the ready. It’s visually striking and reminds us a lot of Alice in Wonderland. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ravenlok will launch sometime in 2023…
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Fans of the Civilisation franchise are sure to be excited by the reveal of Ara: History Untold, which sees you taking charge of all that unfolds before you, quite literally making history in the process. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ara: History Untold will be coming to PC Game Pass on day…
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Diablo IV well and truly provided the goods this morning, with a gory and cinematic trailer highlighting the Necromancer class. The trailer is stylish and engaging, as we see our Necromancer behead an enemy to carry around their skull and raise the dead. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: The developer gameplay…
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We were given our first look at Ereban: Shadow Legacy, a stealth-action game that’s as fast-paced as it is stylish. Taking on a bunch of robot enemies, you’ll hide in the shadows and plan the perfect move. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ereban: Shadow Legacy will launch on Xbox consoles and PC…
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As Dusk Falls has been revealed, touting emotional journey with an engaging art style. Taking place after the events of a heist gone wrong, we deal with the fallout as our characters try their best to escape their dark past. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: As Dusk Falls will launch on Xbox…
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We received yet another look at Scorn, the underworld first-person shooter which is as gruesome as it is visceral. We’ve received a number of looks over the past few years, but this one is as tangible as ever, as we also received an official release date. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below:…
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We got a first look at Minecraft Legends, a third-person strategy game set within the Minecraft universe. We’re not surprised the universe is expanding but can appreciate the intention to take the franchise in new directions. You’ll explore vast locations and take on a whole new threat that sees you playing out the legends that…
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We got another look at Ark 2, with actor Vin Diesel once again making an appearance. The trailer was largely cinematic in nature, but we can safely assume a central narrative will guide the experience this time around. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: Ark 2 will launch sometime in 2023.
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We received another look at Overwatch 2, introducing a look at a new character, Junker Queen. Gameplay looks clean and fast, and we can’t wait to jump back into the battle. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below: The best part? Overwatch 2 will launch with a free-to-play early access period on October 4,…
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Microsoft Flight Simulator will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an expanded edition of the game, launching later this year in November. It’s never too late to take to the skies, with the recent Microsoft Flight Simulator proving you can indeed tech an old dog new tricks. Check it out for yourself in the trailer below:…
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The highly anticipated follow-up to one of the most underrated games of the last generation of consoles has unveiled a new gameplay trailer. A Plague Tale: Requiem will follow in the footsteps of the original, as you sneak about, fight soldiers and avoid crowds of disgusting, plague-infested rats. Check it out for yourself in the…
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Riot Games has entered a new partnership with Xbox, bringing their biggest PC and mobile games to Game Pass, allowing for exclusive access to new and existing expansions and bonus content for their already popular lineup of games, including League of Legends and Valorant. While we’re sure this partnership is sure to grow in future,…
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If this isn’t wacky, we don’t know what is. Straight from the mind of Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty, you’ll take on an alien drug cartel as you wield sentient weapons that converse with you as you play. Still not convinced? You’ll travel to strange new worlds in High on Life, an admittedly…
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Is more Hollow Knight ever a bad thing? You’ll continue to hack, slash, jump and survive in Hollow Knight: Silksong. While it looks gorgeous, it also looks incredibly challenging too. This is undoubtedly a long-awaited trailer, and we can’t wait to return to the Metroid-Vania universe of Hollow Knight. Check it out for yourself in…
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Vampire hunting game Redfall received a new gameplay trailer, the first since its reveal last year. It definitely feels like Left 4 Dead with a consistent sense of humour. Although gameplay occasionally slows down for an added sense of depth through various approaches, Redfall seems like a safe bet; and we can’t wait. Redfall will be…
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Nobody quite does obscure like director Peter Strickland. Finding that delicious balance between eccentric and perverse, Flux Gourmet – set over a month-long period in an institute for sonic caterers (yes, that’s a thing) – is perhaps his funniest yet, indulging in the mischief that comes with his unique blend of deadpan dialogue and a…
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An incredibly topical drama that navigates its story with natural humour and heart, Sophie Galibert delicately treads the waters around the subject of unwanted pregnancy in her feature debut, Cherry. Initially adhering to a more comical temperament, Cherry centres on its titular character (Alex Trewhitt, a star-making turn), a driftless, 25-year-old Los Angelean, whose already…
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Japanese experimental pop band Chai exploded onto the stage at Carriageworks for Vivid Festival. First time touring Australia they impressed with their colourful outfits, choreographed dance routines and high energy pop. Supported by The Lazy Eyes and Romero. Images brought to you by Pete Dovgan.
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Whilst there’s no surprise revealed in the fact that Emma Thompson truly deserves to be considered one of the greatest living actresses working today, it’s always appreciated when a performance solidifies such a statement. And in the deliriously charming and strikingly emotional Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, Thompson turns in career-best work that leans…
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Though it’s fair to be intrigued by the title of Alex Lehmann‘s Acidman and assume there’s perhaps something more sinister behind its moniker, the film is a quieter affair, looking at reclusion, mental health, and the power of a familial relationship. Lehmann himself has noted that the idea came from his own personal experience with…
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Summer Game Fest has rolled around for 2022, providing many of the high profile gaming announcements we have come to expect with E3. With E3’s unfortunate cancellation this year, Summer Game Fest bears a hefty amount of weight on its shoulders. So we thought we would dive right in and wrap up this morning’s most…
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Welsh singer-songwriter Cate Le Bon performed at Carriageworks this week as part of Sydney Vivid Festival ’22. Le Bon impressed with songs from her latest release Pompeii and favourites from her back catalogue. Support on the night came from Olympia and Srisha. Pete Dovgan brings you the images:
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After originally intending to take a short break, LA pop-punk trio Joyce Manor have returned with their sixth studio album, 40 Oz. To Fresno – released 10 June via Epitaph Records. The strangely fitting title – taken from an auto-corrected text message about Sublime – sets the mood for the happy accidents that comprise the…
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We caught up with Australian composer Ashley Davies to talk about Gold, his latest musical release. The album is an instrumental interpretation of ten of the paintings that his Uncle Len produced. Together they tell the legendary story of Lasseter’s quest to find a massive gold reef in the Australian Outback. I like the wall…
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There’s not a lot that revered Sydney hip hop duo Horrorshow haven’t done in their impressive 14-year career. Friends and collaborators since high school, the legends have returned with their new EP Good Problems, released 13 May via Elefant Traks. Featuring the singles ‘DMT’, ‘Yours & Mine’ and ‘Take It Slow’, the six-track project was…
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With E3 cancelled once again this year, Xbox and Bethesda’s partnered games showcase is set to fill a large and highly anticipated portion of June’s Summer Games Fest. We’re fairly certain that if E3 went ahead, this would have been exactly the same showcase either way. Gaming fans can rejoice though, as we’re almost certainly…
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Asus’ ROG Strix Go 2.4 Electro Punk gaming headset largely delivers on its premium price tag, providing premium audio and a compact design. As the title suggests, it provides 2.4GHz support via a provided USB-C dongle and a bunch of customisation options thanks to the expansive Asus Armoury Crate software. While the Strix Go 2.4…
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Ten more tracks have been added to our Discovery playlist on Spotify and Apple Music; including our Track of the Week: “Real” by Boo Seeka. “Real” is the latest, and final, track to be revealed from the electro pop artist’s new album Between The Head & The Heart, which is out at the end of…
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