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.
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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.
Most impressive looking game I’ve seen
FORZA 7 is definitely a candidate for game of the year and, in one area, it stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Game’s a lot of fun; it won’t ruin you
IF YOU want something stylish and uncomplicated to play that is still challenging, this indie retro-futuristic shooter game is perfect.
The new games you need to check out
IF YOU’RE a keen gamer, EA Sports’ FIFA 18 game isn’t the only thing that should’ve been on your radar lately.
The ‘spectacular’ problem with Destiny 2
THE sequel to the acclaimed space adventure game Destiny is out next month but will it live up to the hype?
Call of Duty’s ‘important’ decision
THE makers of the beloved Call of Duty franchise had to make a tough call with its new game, the developers tell news.com.au.
Most unforgiving opponent possible
THIS survivalist game really makes you feel like you’re lost in the Canadian wilderness, fighting for your life — while sitting in your loungeroom.
Agents of Mayhem review
AGENTS of Mayhemis set in a world where a villainous organisation has staged a massive global attack and you and a team of heroes need to fight back.
PlayStation’s hit new adventure game
IF YOU like adventure, exploration, and great shooter games then definitely get a copy of PlayStation’s exclusive game Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
Super Mario meets Despicable Me
THERE’S a lot more to this Mario battleground combat game than first meets the eye.
The best gaming console ever made
MICROSOFT’S Xbox One X is still a few months away, but we can already say with confidence it will be the best console ever. Here are five reasons why.
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