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Scorn receives new gameplay trailer – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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Unite the over-world in Minecraft: Legends – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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Ark 2 will be dropping next year – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

  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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Welcome Junker Queen to Overwatch 2 – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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Flight Simulator: 40th Anniversary coming to Xbox and PC – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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A Plague Tale: Requiem is coming later this year – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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 enters new partnership with Xbox – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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Save the world from aliens in High on Life – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming to Game Pass – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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Redfall receives a fresh gameplay trailer – Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022

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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Unwrapping the biggest announcements from Summer Game Fest 2022

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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Here’s when and where you can watch the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase

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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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 drops an action-packed reveal trailer

After what feels like months of waiting, we’ve finally been gifted a “world reveal” gameplay trailer for Call of Duty’s latest annual offering, the highlight anticipated Modern Warfare 2. The almost 2-minute trailer shows off a bunch of single-player gameplay as we once again join Captain Price and Task Force 141 on a daring, high-stakes…

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Unwrapping PlayStation’s June State of Play stream

This morning’s PlayStation State of Play conference had more pressure riding on its shoulders than some may realise. With the cancellation of this year’s E3 conference and Sony’s absence from said conference these past few years, many would argue that June is the time to shine in terms of gaming announcements. That being said, Sony…

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Here’s when and how you can watch PlayStation’s June State of Play stream

PlayStation’s State of Play stream for June is all set for tomorrow on Friday 3rd of June, headlining some third party announcements, along with a line-up of various PSVR 2 games. PlayStation had recently announced that the PSVR 2 would be launching with just over 20 games. Given the stream will only last for 30…

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New SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Headsets Bring Active Noise Cancelling and Multi-Console Functionality

SteelSeries have today announced two brand-new premium headsets, set to bring with them a promising combination of versatility and features. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro and Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headsets will feature premium sound quality, Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth connectivity and an included DAC that works with Xbox Series X|S, PS5/PS4, PC and…

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The EA Sports FIFA series will now be known as EA Sports FC

EA Sports has revealed this morning that it will be dropping the FIFA brand in favour of a new title moving forward, announcing EA Sports FC. The name change will take place next year, meaning that FIFA 23 will indeed serve as the last EA Sports football game to bear the name. This news isn’t…

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Square Enix announces Kingdom Hearts IV

Kingdom Hearts IV has been announced by Square Enix at the Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary Event overnight, along with a second game, titled Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, a smaller title coming to iOS and Android platforms. The 7-minute trailer below features clips of both new games, preceded by footage of Kingdom Hearts Dark Road’s final story…

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Max Payne 1 and 2 remakes coming from Remedy and Rockstar

In today’s landscape of constant remakes and remasters, we’re surprised these two PlayStation 2 classics have not yet made the list. That time, however, is coming to an end. Remakes of Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max have been announced by developer Remedy in partnership with Rockstar Games. With no release window…

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A new Tomb Raider is in development, will use Unreal Engine 5

A brand new Tomb Raider game is currently in the works, with developer Crystal Dynamics dropping the news at yesterday’s State of Unreal Engine stream. It has also been announced that the game would also utilise the brand new Unreal Engine 5. “We have just started development on our next Tomb Raider game, powered by…

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New PlayStation Plus tiers have been announced, with a catch for Australians

PlayStation has announced in a PlayStation Blog post this morning, multiple new tiers of PlayStation Plus subscriptions, with Australian gamers set to miss out on the highest tier, known as PlayStation Plus Premium. This is due to the fact that the Premium tier’s offerings tie into the cloud-based streaming service PlayStation Now, which we currently…

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CD Projekt Red has confirmed a new Witcher game is in development

It’s official. Developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed this morning that a new game in The Witcher franchise is indeed in development, highlighting that a “new saga” is beginning. What this means for the franchise itself is anyone’s guess. CD Projekt Red had also noted that this new entry will be utilising the Unreal Engine…

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All-new horror game The Quarry announced with release date around the corner

2K and Supermassive Games have announced this morning a brand-new horror game, The Quarry, which is set to release on June 10 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. This is a huge surprise, given developer Supermassive Games churning out Dark Pictures titles like Man of Medan, Little Hope and…

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Unwrapping State of Play’s Hogwarts Legacy gameplay trailer

This morning’s Hogwarts Legacy gameplay trailer has left an incredibly positive impression in the minds of Harry Potter fans and gamers alike. While the game’s troubled development has lingered since its reveal, we’re confident that things are looking up, providing a healthy dose of wizarding goodness, wrapped in a detailed and expansive open world. So…

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PlayStation’s upcoming State of Play will focus on Hogwarts Legacy

Gameplay footage from the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy will be shown off at this Friday’s PlayStation State of Play Stream. This will mark the first time gameplay footage has ever been revealed, with the game first being announced during Sony’s PlayStation 5 showcase, way back in September of 2020. According to PlayStation’s Official Blog, the 20-minute…

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Code Breakers: Women in Games exhibition arrives at Yarra Ranges Regional Museum

A free ACMI touring exhibition is currently running at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum. Titled Code Breakers: Women in Games, the exhibition aims to highlight the impact and numerous achievements of women working within the games industry. From Saturday, March 5 to Sunday, May 15, the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum will be transformed into an…

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Every announcement from PlayStation’s March State of Play

PlayStation’s State of Play stream for the month of March was short and sweet. Focusing on Japanese developers this time around, the 20-minute stream showcased both new and current games on track for 2022 and beyond. Without further ado, here are the announcements. Exoprimal Capcom’s upcoming game feels a lot like a wild take on…

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How to watch PlayStation’s upcoming March State of Play stream

Sony has announced via the Official PlayStation Blog that the next State of Play stream is set to go for tomorrow morning. While the showcase usually focuses on upcoming games, Sony has announced that this stream will highlight the works of various Japanese publishers, of which official titles are yet to be revealed. One can…

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet announced along with new starters

Two new mainline Pokémon games have been announced at this morning’s Pokémon Presents broadcast. With Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet both on track for a late 2022 release on the Nintendo Switch, the ninth generation of Pokémon games isn’t messing around, what with Pokémon Legends: Arceus having released earlier this year. This morning’s reveal trailer…

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Sony unveils the PlayStation VR2

Sony has unveiled the second iteration of the wildly popular VR headset, the PSVR 2. The reveal came at the hands of PlayStation’s Blog in a post by Hideaki Nishino, Sony’s Senior Vice President. We’ve been treated to an extensive first look at the headset and controllers, mimicking the colorway and design of the current…

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