In its fourth year, Cure Cancer’s Game On Cancer initiative will be running its Superhero Streamers event, which will go towards supporting ground-breaking cancer research. The event will run from Monday 1st April through to Friday 31st May, and will allow creators from various walks of life to support the awesome Cure Cancer researchers who…
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Yesterday, Nintendo Australia hosted an exclusive event in Melbourne, offering us a first look at the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside some other select media and content creators, we were allowed four hours with some of the most anticipated titles coming to the Switch 2, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid…
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Mafia: The Old Country might be out in just a few months, but we only just got our first proper gameplay trailer. Set in Sicily during the early 1900’s, this newest trailer shows off more gunplay, traversal, and the beautiful environments which highlight the Sicilian landscapes and villages. Players take control of Enzo, a young…
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After the disappointing news that Grand Theft Auto 6 is getting delayed to May 26, 2026, Rockstar Games has dropped a second trailer, the first real look at the game in over a year. Check it out for yourself below: The trailer certainly grants us a deeper look at the relationship between protagonists Jason and Lucia,…
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PlayStation surprised us by announcing a new State of Play showcase based entirely on the upcoming Borderlands 4. While we were informed that we would be getting 20 minutes of brand-new footage and gameplay, there’s quite a bit to unpack here. We’ve popped the presentation below, so feel free to watch or join us as…
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It’s the news we all feared; Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed to May 26, 2026. Rockstar Games broke the news via social media, with the official statement below: Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. https://t.co/YgaIn1cYc8 pic.twitter.com/cyeK7GM6Ob — Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) May 2, 2025 While it was…
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Borderlands 4 is getting a surprise State of Play stream tomorrow, with the release date even getting moved forward, from the 23rd of September, to the 12th of September. The stream will take place on the 1st of May. We’ll be getting a 20-minute deep-dive into the gameplay, featuring new weapons and abilities. We’ve listed…
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Remember those awesome retro startup animations you could get on the PS5 only a few months ago? The ones they removed? Yeah, they’re back in this latest PS5 system update. The classic console themes are inspired by the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 consoles and will change the overall look of the…
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Thanks to Grand Theft Auto VI, games releases and release dates have been a little up in the air recently. In fact, they’ve been so up in the air, that many upcoming titles are falling into place, launching either sooner or around GTA IV’s supposed release. Sucker Punch and PlayStation have announced that the upcoming…
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Blizzard Entertainment has announced that both Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal are teaming up with the BERSERK franchise for a brand-new crossover event. The event will offer unique quests and items across both games, while spanning different time frames. Diablo IV: Berserk x Diablo (7 May – 3 June AEST) Slay demons, earn Behelits: Defeat elite…
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If the leaks weren’t enough to paint a decent picture, Bethesda has officially announced The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The best part? It’s out right now, on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, as well as Game Pass. The standard edition of the game is available for A$84.85, but it’s worth mentioning…
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The date has been revealed for the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase for 2025. The showcase will highlight the biggest upcoming games in 2025 and beyond and has pretty much replaced the traditional E3 slot as far as hype for future projects is concerned. But that’s not all. Alongside this Xbox Games Showcase, we’ll get The…
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ALT: GAMES, Sydney’s brand new and first major dedicated games festival, will hit Western Sydney this weekend. Taking place across PHIVE, Parramatta Town Hall, and Parramatta Square, ALT: GAMES will highlight Australian gamers, developers, and industry leaders for a weekend of innovation, creativity, and connection. Taking place over the 12th and 13th of April, ALT:…
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It’s that time of the year again, and Oz Comic-Con 2025 is creeping around the corner, set to hit Adelaide and Melbourne with the first wave of pop culture stars revealed. Catherine Tate (Doctor Who, The Office), Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, The Boys), and Brandon Rogers (Helluva Boss, YouTube) will all be in attendance for both the Adelaide…
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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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