Demon hunting game absolutely kills it
It’s cool, stylish and action-packed. Devil May Cry 5 is about to become your new obsession.
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Vital detail missing from new game
It looks amazing with flying power armour and lots of enemies to shoot — but it needed one more thing.
New Aussie twist to popular game
Australia’s elite special forces are joining the roster of a popular multiplayer game — and Aussie players are excited.
The big thing wrong with new game
If you have an Xbox Game Pass, Crackdown 3 is worth checking out, but if not it’s probably not worth opening your wallet for.
Game puts series in whole new light
Far Cry New Dawn offers a brightly-coloured look at life after the apocalypse — and it’s definitely worth your time.
Early game of the year contender
The shift from underground to the surface has paid off for Metro Exodus, which offers a hopeful and action-packed tale of life after World War III.
Xbox Live crash gives gamers a fright
Gamers were hitting the panic button this morning, worried their console had packed it in.
The remake better than the original
Recent updates have divided fans but this new release ticks all the boxes and the good news is you don’t need to have played it before.
Metro: Exodus explores World War III
The latest game in Metro’s post-apocalyptic trilogy emerges from Moscow’s underground railway station, exploring life after World War III.
Gaming influencer misses out on final cut
Global gaming influencer Lachlan Power, of Brisbane, has had his scenes for YouTube’s end-of-year Rewindvideo end up on the virtual-cutting-room floor.
Lachy’s 10m subscribers all in a Fortnite’s work
Brisbane social media influencer Lachlan Power has become the first Australian gaming youtuber to reach 10 million subscribers – and has made his mark on online phenomenon Fortnite.
Review: New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
The first major game release of 2019 has arrived and it’s a revamp of a beloved classic. So how does the New Super Mario Bros measure up?
The very best games of 2018
It’s been a fantastic year for games, with some truly fantastic titles debuting — and games reviewer Royce Wilson has put together his list of the top picks representing the best games of 2018.
Game Awards winners announced
This year’s Game Awards saw God of War take home the top gong. But the announcement of a new Far Cry has everyone talking.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate a smash success
The latest addition to Nintendo’s classic game series has taken some big risks, but are they enough to exceed its predecessors?
Open-world destruction derby a lot of fun
There’s plenty of chaos, destruction and exciting action to be had in Just Cause 4, but there’s a couple flaws that hamper the experience.
Countdown to Fortnite season 7
Excitement is high ahead of Fortnite season 7. Epic Games have teased its release today, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.
Massive event we can’t afford
More than 40,000 fans from around the world went to BlizzCon this year but only a handful were Aussies. It’s time for a change.
Red Dead Redemption 2 to move online
The developers of Red Dead Redemption 2 have announced its release as an online beta following the Wild West game’s major global success.
New Fallout game is a complete flop
Despite pedigree as part of one of the best role-playing games of the modern era, the multiplayer Fallout 76 ultimately fails to live up to expectations.
Black Friday offers huge gaming discounts
Xbox One, PS4, PC or Nintendo Switch? Whatever gamer you may be, there’s an online sale for you.
WWII like you’ve never played it
The follow-up to the excellent Battlefield 1 shifts the action to WWII and focuses on some lesser-explored theatres of the war, including North Africa, Norway, and Holland.
Fortnite takes major gaming award
Battle Royale just took out the biggest gaming award of 2018 at the Golden Joysticks and gamers on social media are not impressed.
Nintendo’s stunning 360 on Pokémon Go
Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee have brought huge gameplay changes to the Nintendo franchise, but has the risk paid off?
Fortnite scraps controversial glider changes
Fortnite fans are in for a surprise with the game’s latest update. New traps and battles have been announced as well as the end of a controversial feature.
Spyro the dragon remake released
Two decades after he made his debut on our PlayStations, Spyro the dragon is back. But will the remakes do justice to fans’ childhood memories?
Games, updates coming to Xbox
Everything you need to know about new titles and game updates coming to Xbox.
Fans left disappointed at Blizzcon
TENS of thousands of gaming fans flocked to the US at the weekend for updates and announcements. But not all of them liked what they heard.
Nintendo’s super fun dungeon adventure
THIS highly acclaimed demon-fighting action-RPG makes its way to Nintendo Switch. But is it worth unsheathing your sword once again to experience?
Red Dead Redemption II is going to be huge
ONE OF the most anticipated games of the past five years has finally ridden into town — but has it scored a bullseye, or shot itself in the foot?
Pokemon Go’s new Halloween event
HALLOWEEN is here and, for Pokemon Go fans across the world, that means the launch of the annual Halloween event.
Video game brings ‘toys to life’
IT MIGHT not boldly go where no game has gone before, but this is the gaming equivalent of a Saturday morning cartoon.
Game that could dethrone Fortnite
THE latest first person shooter has caused a lot of buzz online and even been tipped to knock Fortnite off its perch, but does it live up to the hype?
Fortnite ditched by fans for Call Of Duty
A MASS exodus is under way as Fortnite fans abandon the hugely popular video game in favour of the new Call Of Duty offering, Black Ops4
Hidden features of Fortnite Season 6
This season players are working towards the tier-100 Dire Outfit, which can be upgraded into a werewolf skin
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey ‘epic’ success
With “superb graphics” and some of the best plot writing in the entire Assassin’s Creed series so far, Odyssey will not disappoint
Major obstacle for gamers solved by Sony
A NEW game comes out, but your mates have a different console to you so you can’t play it together. This major gamer grievance may soon be a thing of the past.
Forza Horizon gets classic British makeover
THE Forza series heads to the UK and it continues to pay off, whether you’re still on your L-plates or a seasoned racing driver.
The year’s most anticipated game
THE sequel to Red Dead Redemption is only a few weeks away but will it live up to all the hype? Here’s our first impression.
Fortnite destroys thousands of marriages
ADDICTIONS to viral video game Fortnite have been blamed for one in 20 divorces this year, according to research by a popular divorce website.
One of the best sports games of the year
FOR someone who is the furthest thing from a sports fan, reviewing NBA 2K19was a daunting challenge — but a very enjoyable one.
Annoying flaw in new Tomb Raider game
IT HAS an atmospheric jungle setting, spectacular graphics and an engaging story, but Shadow Of The Tomb Raider struggles to keep its footing.
Secrets of Spider-Man’s suit
HE’S one of the most iconic superheroes of all time, but the stories behind the subtle changes to his distinctive look tell a fascinating story.
Aussie parents at wits’ end
HUNDREDS of parents across the country are struggling to get their kids off their gaming consoles and out of their bedrooms.
Mum reacts to parenting’ backlash
BRITTA Hodge bravely shared her family’s story only to be attacked by people across the country for her “pathetic” parenting skills.
Mum terrified of son’s Fortnite addiction
PARENTS of gaming addict kids are under fire after one mum revealed her son hasn’t been to school in two years.
Contender for game of the year
TREASURE, mummies, gunfire, adventure and a quirky cast of heroes — Strange Brigade has it all, wrapped up in a thrilling 1930s package.
Fortnite slams ‘dangerous’ Google
FORTNITE’S creators asked Google to stay silent about a massive security flaw and are slamming the tech giant for making it public.
Battlefield V teaser goes viral
It won’t hit stores for another two months, but the new trailer for Battlefield V has gone viral in just 24 hours. It’s release comes ahead of GamesCom in Germany next week.
New game’s trippy post-war Britain
The worst crime you can commit in this trippy post-war dystopian game is to be labelled a ‘Downer’. So keep that happy mask on … or else.
Fortnite users warned over new scams
FANS of the hit video game are being warned they are at risk as fraudsters try and cash in on the latest game offering.
Quakecon reveals major gameplay trailer
THIS year’s Quakecon gaming event featured big announcements for Doom Eternal, Quake Champions, Fallout76 and The Elder Scrolls Online.
Lara Croft returns to the jungles of Peru
LARA Croft returns to gaming screens in trilogy conclusion Shadow of the Tomb Raider — and she has evolved since 1996.
Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer released
FANS have been waiting years for Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption sequel. This six-minute trailer will not disappoint.
Fortnite for Android release date leaked
IF Samsung has truly snagged the exclusive rights to the game, it could see Fortnite for Android released in less than a month
Every indie game shown in Adelaide 2018
Independent video game developers from around SA – and Australia – brought their best works out to test on the crowds at anime and gaming festival AVCon last weekend. We went in to try all of them.
New cash quiz app launches in Aus
A CONTROVERSIAL quiz app offering players money for correct answers is launching in Australia tonight. But there’s a few things you need to know before you play.
What it would look like if Hitler invaded Britain?
EVER wonder what it would look like if Hitler invaded Britain? A new game lets you play out all sorts of alternative history storylines.
How to get cheap Xbox games
VIDEO games are not cheap in Australia but Xbox is giving you a very affordable way to access an extensive library of games — just don’t call it the Netflix of gaming.
New zombie game’s biggest problem
THE update on this fan-favourite has finally arrived and it’s unlikely to disappoint. But this is what newcomers need to know.
Why this is shoo-in for game of the year
WHAT could have been a by-the-numbers violence-fest has instead been reinvented as a top-notch action, adventure game.
Surprisingly great free online game
THE free online multiplayer game, World Of Tanks, has undergone a massive transformation — and who knew it could be so much fun?
iPhone users’ $18m Fortnite splurge
THE hugely popular Fortnite: Battle Royal game hit the Apple app store last month, and iPhone users have gone berserk.
The survival shooter game you need
THE latest addition of the Far Cry series packs some serious improvements and advancements over its predecessors.
The big problem with Sea of Thieves
MICROSOFT’S much anticipated adventure pirate game is great — provided you’ve got some swashbuckling friends to play with.
How to survive a religious doomsday cult
THE highly anticipated action game Far Cry 5 is out later this month — and it is really something else.
Xbox teases next multiplayer franchise
THE creators of the upcoming Sea Of Thieves game hope it can be turned into the next big franchise for Xbox.
Aussie invention helps kids around globe
KIDS all over the world are starting school at a disadvantage because one problem is being misdiagnosed. An Australian invention is changing that.
Google apps targeted kids with porn
GOOGLE has been forced to pull malware-infected kids gaming apps from its online store after cyber security researchers revealed what they were showing young kids.
Girlfriend’s Xbox gift comes with a catch
STUDENTS’s Christmas gift to her boyfriend came with some rules which required him to pay attention to her, so he decided to share it with the internet.
The surprise best game of 2017
IT’S been a big year with some great games released, but a surprising title has topped the list of best games of 2017, according to news.com.au’s gaming aficionado.
The most unique present this Xmas
IF YOU’RE looking for a really unique Christmas present for music and gaming lovers, this digital card game which lets you DJ battle your friends is surprisingly fun.
‘Surprisingly dark’ return of Sonic
SONIC the Hedgehog is an icon of gaming, but the character’s latest game has a few surprises.
PlayStation’s unlikely secret weapon
THIS is a gamechanger for virtual reality gaming — one of the first affordable and critically acclaimed bits of consumer tech.
Best game of the year contender
The newest addition to the Assassin’s Creed franchise is an excellent game and with the summer holidays coming, it could be just what you’re looking for.
‘Beats being stuck in rush hour traffic’
FROM cornering to accelerating, drifting, braking or just generally driving, each car has its own character which shines through.
The $649 gadget you need to buy
IF YOU have purchased a 4K television and are looking for the ultimate hub for all of your home entertainment needs, look no further.
CoD WWII ‘inspired by actual events’
IF YOU like fast-paced gameplay and entertainment over realism, you need to check out the latest COD “inspired by actual events”.
The most ludicrously violent game
EXPLOSIONS, gunfire, grenades, giant robots, Nazi super science, alien conspiracy theories, and humour. This very fun game has it all.
The world’s most offensive video game
THERE is a brand new South Park video game. It has an R 18+ rating and is even more crude than you would have even expected. Warning: Graphic.
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