The Nintendo Switch 2 might have been revealed in January, but thanks to Nintendo’s latest Nintendo Switch 2 Direct showcase, we now have a release date, and it’s sooner than you might think. The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5, 2025, and pre-orders are now live at most major hardware and games retailers….
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Nintendo revealed all the details of their upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console in a direct that went live at midnight. The one-hour direct showcase dived deep into the console specs while also giving us a release date, pricing, and a slew of third-party support and first-party games, including the new Mario Kart and an open-world…
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There’s really no other way to put it; it’s a good time to be a Nintendo fan. That being said, fans will have to wait just a little longer for news on the Nintendo Switch 2, via another Nintendo Direct next week on Wednesday, the 2nd of April or Thursday, the 3rd of April, depending…
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It’s time to start planning your trip to PAX Aus 2025 with Early Bird Badges on sale now. PAX Aus has solidified itself as the biggest and best gaming convention in Australia, packing together three massive days at the Melbourne Convention Centre, the event brings together the best of gaming, tech, pop culture and cosplay…
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Alienware announced today its latest range of QD-OLED monitors, including the new Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor, which won the Innovation Award at CES earlier this year. The three new models will all include Dell’s QD-OLED, extending their range to five, bringing HD and a better quality of picture for gamers everywhere. Concerns about burn-in…
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With PlayStation’s slate for 2025 and beyond relatively unclear at this point, there was plenty of hype riding on yesterday’s showcase to reveal some long-awaited release dates on existing projects, while throwing a few new projects to boot. I wish we got something on Marvel’s Wolverine, which has been eerily quiet since its announcement in…
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PlayStation has announced their latest State of Play stream, for tomorrow the 13th of February. The stream will last for just over 40 minutes and according to Sony and PlayStation, will “celebrate a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world”. While we’re sure to get more on previously revealed games…
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With both Nintendo and Xbox having their say in the early months of 2025, Capcom has joined in with their Capcom Spotlight showcase, highlighting their newest upcoming projects for 2025 and beyond. While many of these games have already been announced one way or the other, it’s simply nice to get a deeper look at…
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Forza Horizon 5 will officially be released for the PlayStation 5 this Autumn. This announcement is huge news for PlayStation 5 owners, but what does it mean for Xbox and the future of its exclusives, games, and platforms? Let’s dive in and discuss. Forza Horizon 5 on the PlayStation 5 Firstly, let’s outline what PS5…
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Xbox has hit the ground running in 2025 with its Developer Direct showcase, highlighting some of its biggest games set to land in 2025. We’ve unpacked every announcement from the show for you here. Enjoy! DOOM: THE DARK AGES GETS AN OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE AND COLLETOR’S EDITION NINJA GAIDEN 4 IS ON THE WAY NINJA…
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It might have felt like the world’s worst-kept secret for a second there, but Ninetdno has officially come out and announced its next console, the Nintendo Switch 2. Firstly, we’re going to let the trailer do the talking (or showing) below: While there’s not much in the way of specs here, we can see that…
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The Game Awards 2024 has wrapped, and we would firstly like to congratulate every single nominee and winner. There were plenty of great games this year, and we would also like to congratulate Astro Bot, which took home the Game of the Year award. While this yearly event, now celebrating its 10th year, is known…
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The Game Awards 2024 is fast approaching, wrapping up another year of the best games we’ve played, or should be playing. The show itself will be taking place for Australian viewers, on the morning of Friday, the 13th of December. We’ve outlined local times below for your convenience: Melbourne/Sydney/Canberra 11:30am AEDT Friday, December 13th Brisbane…
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If you’ve never played Stardew Valley before, we recommend immediately rectifying the situation and getting your farming hat on. For those who have, you’ll be familiar with the whimsical and relaxing soundtrack accompanying gameplay. Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons is heading to Australia in 2025, and will feature a whopping 35-piece orchestra, performing the most…
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What do you get when you give a Guinness World Record holder in game development a healthy dose of competition? The near-lifelike exploration of Unreal Engine 5.5. Epic Games is a name recognised by everyone in the gaming community, primarily because of its staple game engine, Unreal Engine. As an engine that’s “built by developers…
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Whether you’re a seasoned gamer, industry veteran, or somewhere in between, SXSW Sydney 2024’s Games Festival delivered and injected sweet fuel and fire into the Australian and Sydney side of our beloved games industry. With the dust now settled, here are some of our personal highlights and standout moments from the week that was. 3…
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Steam has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Steam Deck is coming to Australia. At PAX Australia, the company confirmed that it will begin selling the PC handheld device locally starting next month. Currently, the only way to get one is to pay some heavy import fees or pay double, sometimes triple from an unauthorised…
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With less than two weeks until SXSW Sydney 2024 descends on Darling Harbour, its Games Festival has released its highly anticipated 2024 Games & Screen Awards shortlist. As one of the festival’s marquee events, the awards recognise standout indie games from the festival’s showcase, celebrating the best in mechanical design, gameplay, narrative, and creative direction….
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While the traditional E3 showcase is no more, it’s great to see studios and companies like Xbox now headlining events like the Tokyo Game Show, with their unique offerings and upcoming titles. Given that they now head not only Xbox Game Studios but Bethesda, Activision and Blizzard, it makes sense that they would get their stream. We’ve covered every announcement and…
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PlayStation was hot on the heels of their Playstation 5 Pro Announcement, announcing 21 new games coming to the system in 2025, including several new titles for PSVR2. The 40-minute presentation is full of some games you would expect, while some are a complete surprise. We’ve listed every announcement trailer from PlayStation’s September State of…
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PlayStation has announced it will be holding yet another State of Play showcase this year, with more than 20 games to be shown off. It seems fitting, given the PS5 Pro was announced with no new games enhanced for the actual console, so we’re hoping this might be the one to show some new stuff…
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It’s official. After long running rumours, the PlayStation 5 Pro has been officially revealed via PlayStation’s latest Technical Showcase, along with a new hefty price tag and November 7 release date. The console will also be priced at A$1199.95 down under. While we’re getting an increase in processing power, we’re unfortunately not getting a disc…
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Is it that time of year again already? PAX Aus is finally nearly back on our shores bringing with it, the largest-ever schedule ever assembled! The jam-packed event will keep everyone busy and find something for everyone over the three-day event. With special guests this year from the Weta Workshop to talk about their upcoming…
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Gamescom 2024 is off to a a cracking start, with its Opening Night Live showcase boasting a huge lineup of previously announced and brand new games on the way in 2024 and beyond. We’ve also included some pre and post show announcements here as well. Without further ado, let’s wrap everything up below! BORDERLANDS 4…
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The Eminence Sydney Orchestra, led by Maestro Phillip Chu, returns to the Sydney Town Hall on the 14th of September, 2024, to perform a list of iconic video game and anime scores. Performances will include scores from Studio Ghibli, Helldivers 2, Overwatch, Fieren: Beyond Journey’s End and the GUNDAM series, with so much more. Special…
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PAX Aus might already be one of the most popular gaming events in the country each year, but it’s about to get even bigger, with the announcement that PAX Aus has dedicated even more floor space to tabletop gaming this year, making it the largest it has ever been when the event comes around from…
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Are you ready for an exciting month of gaming? August 2024 is packed with various new PS5 games, promising something for everyone. From action-packed adventures to adorable cat quests, there’s a lot to look forward to. Here’s a look at the PS5 games that are being released this month! Already Released (August 1st-6th): Star Wars:…
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EB Games had been teasing this one for the past couple of days, and I was admittedly intrigued to see what this might bring. A new level perhaps? Would that fabled Level V card be available to everyone this time around? Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Enter EB World Plus. Available as of 9 am…
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From August the 25th to the 31st, ReachOut Australia will be running its inaugural ReachOut, Level Up streaming initiative, which aims to bring streamers, ambassadors and spokespeople together to raise funds for crucial youth mental health support programs across the nation. 40% of young Australians currently face various mental health challenges, with suicide, unfortunately, being…
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ASUS has released the Asus ROG Ally X in Australia at the ASUS E-Shop and JB HI-FI with a recommended retail price of A$1599 for the device. Designed for Windows 11 gaming on the go, the ROG Ally X features the same AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme processor, but adds upgraded storage, RAM, and battery life,…
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