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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PAX AUS 2024 has unveiled the winners of its Indie Showcase, highlighting the tremendous work of local game developers nationwide. While there’s no shortage of talent down under, the higher volume of entries this year has prompted the awards to broaden to an unprecedented 12 winners, with 6 winners within the digital space and 6…
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Fresh off the back of an NBA championship, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been named as the cover athlete for the standard edition of NBA 2K25. As with previous iterations, alternate versions of the game will also feature other NBA and WNBA stars past and present, the first of which will be WNBA star…
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Moza is no stranger to racing simulation; they’ve proven this time and time again over the years, with an impressive range of wheels, pedals, bases and even flight sticks. However, their new Xbox and PC-compatible wheel is aimed squarely at both entry-level shoppers, and those possibly looking to break into the racing simulation scene for…
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The Nintendo Switch is getting on in its later years; it has been a solid seven years of some of gaming’s most remarkable games and has consistently been rolled out with a mix of new and old titles, upgrades to remasters and ports. While we know that the next generation of Nintendo’s console could be…
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Alienware has long been a top choice in the high-powered, portable gaming rig market, often with a hefty price tag to match. As competition grows and demands for better, cheaper, and faster devices increase, Alienware’s redesigned M16 R2 is certainly a pivot. It’s a sure sign from Dell that there is an interest in expanding…
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Nintendo has brought along with them a heap of announcements this week for their June 2024 Nintendo Direct stream. While there’s something for everyone, I feel like there are a few things here we’ve been dying to see for some time now. Let’s jump right in. METROID PRIME 4: BEYOND MARIO & LUIGI: BROTHERSHIP THE…
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I took the liberty of reviewing Elden Ring back in 2022, and I stand by pretty much everything I said then. It’s one of the most refined, polished and fleshed-out games within its genre, and a shining example of how the genre itself can evolve and grow, without sacrificing its roots. The Shadow of the…
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PlayStation is going hard with their ports from console to PC via Steam. This time around, the now classic Ghost of Tsushima: Directors Cut gets the port treatment directly from the PlayStation 5 version of the game, despite originally releasing quite late in the PlayStation 4’s lifecycle. While I won’t go into too much into…
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Shin Megami Tensei V might have been released back in 2021 but didn’t really catch much traction with Western audiences. It was back then, a fantastic traditional JRPG with some unique story elements, and is still considered a relatively great game. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, however, feels like the definitive release, complete with new…
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Modern gaming is in a bit of a limbo. In some ways, it’s never been better, with eye-watering budgets and grand-scale adventures. In other ways, it’s never been worse. Despite huge growth and Oscar-worthy narrative-focused games like The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption, a significant amount of titles seemingly suffer a lack of…
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The train rolls on for Summer Game Fest 2024, as Ubisoft Forward 2024 gets their turn. While a few of these games have already been announced, it’s nice to get a closer look. We’ve packed in all trailers here for your convenience. enjoy! STAR WARS OUTLAWS GAMEPLAY XDEFIANT SEASON 1 SKULL AND BONES SEASON UPDATE PRINCE…
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Summer Game Fest 2024 rolls on with Xbox joining the long lists of announcements and shows over the past few days. While Xbox did tack on their latest purchase here with a Call of Duty Black Ops 6 mini showcase, we’ve included every announcement from the show for your convenience below. Enjoy! CALL OF DUTY…
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It’s been an absolute whirlwind of announcements across a range of developer showcases this past weekend. Everyone is seemingly throwing their hat in the ring this June for Summer Game Fest 2024, so we thought we would wrap up every announcement and trailer for you below! Enjoy! LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES HARRY POTTER QUIDDITCH CHAMPIONS MIGHTY…
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Over the years, developer Codemasters has done a fantastic job at creating numerous Formula 1 games that look gorgeous, are fun to play, and are meticulously crafted to include a number of customisation options for controller and simulation users alike. The F1 World mode has incorporated online and offline components in unique ways, while career…
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Asus has announced the Asus ROG Ally X is coming to Australia with pre-orders starting today. The upgraded version of the ROG Ally features the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, but we’ll now see an increase in battery life, RAM and storage along with a brand-new chassis that improves the ergonomics, cooling and connectivity….
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PlayStation might have confirmed that they were showing off 14 new upcoming PS5 and PSVR2 games, but have certainly come through with the goods. This short and sweet 30-miniature stream showed off a bunch of new and upcoming titles, most of which are surprisingly set to launch sometime in 2024. Check out every announcement and…
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With such a wide range of gaming headsets available these days, each with its own unique features and fits, it can be hard to make the right choice. For those who wish to get the best bang for their buck, the choice becomes a little easier. The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 wireless gaming headset swoops…
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PlayStation finally announced, and at the last minute, that they will indeed be holding a State of Play stream in May. The best part? It’s tomorrow, the 31st of May. The stream will run for 30 minutes and cover 14 14 PS5 and PS VR2 titles, some of these being PlayStation Studios titles which are…
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SteelSeries has become quite revered for its newer Nova lineup of gaming headsets, with their top-tier Arctis Nova Pro Wireless option still sitting atop the gaming headset mountain. Even so, something like the Arctis Nova 1 headset is still one of the best entry-level headsets you can get, for its comfort and sound quality. The…
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I really enjoyed Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice when it launched back in 2017, for its intriguing lore, emotional narrative and stellar sound design. That was really all I needed to want to return to this world in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. While this sequel feels incredibly familiar in most departments, developer Ninja Theory has made every…
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System Shock was initially released 30 years ago on PC but made its way back in the form of a remake, which was released almost a year ago on PC. We took the time to review it back then, and loved pretty much everything about it. You can check out that review here. But for…
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If it wasn’t official, various rumours pointed towards the return of the Black Ops series for this year’s Call of Duty entry. Enter Call of Duty Black Ops 6. A teaser site has gone live this morning with the text “The Truth Lies” up front, before being treated to an interactive CRT television which shows…
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It’s hard to believe that the original Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is 20 years old. Yes, you read that right. It’s also just as hard for me to believe that I remember checking out the original Gamecube version like it was yesterday. This remake will feel incredibly familiar to anyone who has played the…
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The long-awaited samurai-inspired Assassin’s Creed title, previously codenamed Assassin’s Creed Red, has now been officially revealed as Assassin’s Creed Shadows. With the recent success of games like Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, we do not doubt that the ceiling for this new Assassin’s Creed entry is certainly high. Check out the new…
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Remote play is certainly becoming a more viable option here in Australia, thanks to slowly (but surely) improving internet speeds and newer ways to play on the go. PlayStation’s Remote Play, Xbox’s Game Pass and Cloud Play each offer some easy ways to get your hands on the latest games, should you have something as…
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I’m a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan and have been ever since I can remember. I’ve kept up with most of the comic books, shows, games and movies, and even played the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants when it was released back in 2017, so I had an idea…
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We got a chance to crack open the new isometric ARPG No Rest for the Wicked, playing through the first chunk of its story and exploring its broader open world. While this game is still in its early access phase, this is still without a doubt one of the most impressive games in its genre…
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Aquatic-based games have always appealed to me. The serenity of the ocean and the vast amount of creatures you can explore and discover have been crafted throughout gaming history with Ecco the Dolphin, Beyond Blue, Abzu and Subnautica, to name a few. The blend of underwater exploration, sea creature scanning and world-building are all key…
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