What to expect from PlayStation’s virtual reality
3D TV may have made video games leap off the screen, but now Virtual Reality is going to put you in the game. Here’s PlayStation’s big plans.
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The future of Sony PlayStation
SONY PlayStation bosses have revealed the future of the gaming console. And there’s some cracking classics set to be revived in the gaming library.
Creating the music for Halo 5
BEING a music composer for a video game is hard, but it’s nothing compared to the pressure of creating the soundtrack for one of the biggest gaming franchises.
The best racing game ever made
FORZA Motorsport 6 comes out in Australia next week on Xbox One and it might just be the best racing game ever made.
One of the scariest games ever released
When eight friends become trapped on a remote mountain getaway gone wrong, things quickly turn sinister and this is only the beginning.
When your brain works best
PSYCHOLOGISTS have looked at whether our brains work better when we are in high spirits, or if being a little miserable helps push us to maximum performance.
Is this the best game ever?
JOURNEY was already considered the one of the best games ever when it came out on the PS3. Now, its re-release on the PS4 means it’s even better.
Game of Thrones star gets the sack
HE might be a crowd favourite on Game of Thrones, but it appears Peter Dinklage is not so great at voicing video game characters.
Granny’s taking over the PlayStation
SAY goodbye to the average video game player stereotype, now it’s grannies, grandpa’s and women driving the future of video games.
Dads create safe sexting app
TWO Aussie dads raising young girls were horrified by the dangerous world of revenge porn and sexting. So they’ve come up with a safe — but cheeky — solution.
‘Your reality is a lie, I’ve seen the future’
THINK your iPhone is impressive? Pfft. Technology is going to get even more amazing in the near future. How do we know this? We’ve seen it.
This guy is going to save your relationship
DAN thought he was in the perfect relationship. But after 12 years, she dumped him. Now, he’s on a mission to make sure it doesn’t happen to other guys.
Xbox’s most ambitious game design to date
IT’S a game that truly blurs the line between what is real and what is fake. Forza Motorsport 6’s visuals have to be seen to be believed.
Three PlayStation games you simply need to own
THE best PlayStation games have been unveiled at E3 2015. Here are the three biggest titles you need to know about.
Man changing the future of video games
ADVANCEMENTS in technology have already allowed for impressive changes to the way people play video games, but it appears the best is yet to come.
Xbox, PlayStation remake classics
INTERNET goes crazy as developers reboot two classics, promising “every character, every creature, every piece of armour has been completely rebuilt from scratch.”
Sony PlayStation’s epic E3 fail
IT IS the nightmare developers hope to avoid at the massive E3 video game conference, but unfortunately PlayStation was caught out.
Your Xbox is about to get a whole lot cooler
THE game company was always going to make some massive announcements this year and it hasn’t disappointed.
The huge change coming to Xbox
AS the E3 video game extravaganza approaches, Microsoft has made an huge announcement regarding its Xbox One console.
The world’s biggest sport you’ve never heard of
THE prize money is more than the Superbowl, the TV audience is more than an NBA final and the crowd numbers rival big UFC events. Yet you’ve probably never heard of it.
Minecraft made my boy a monster
RYAN Heffernan knew there was trouble in paradise the instant he took his son’s iPad off him while he was playing Minecraft.
The man who created his own universe
A MAN fed up with corporate game design gambled everything he had to create an unrivalled masterpiece, inspired by his life in outback Australia.
Is this our next America’s Cup?
THIS could be our modern day America’s Cup-style victory. And it doesn’t involve boats, or any traditional sporting equipment.
Halo 5 announcements hype gamers
IF YOU have been patiently waiting for the next instalment of Microsoft’s hugely popular Halo series, we have some good news and some bad news.
Mario, Pokemon coming to your phone
FINALLY! After years of begging, Nintendo is finally releasing Mario, Pokemon, Donkey Kong and all its favourites on your phone
The Aussies behind the iPhone’s success
IMAGINE your iPhone without apps. It just wouldn’t be the same. These are the Aussies contributing to the $500 million a week industry.
DOOM gets a facelift, or does it?
HAVE you ever wondered what it would be like to play DOOM under an Instagram filter? How about using a selfie stick in the classic game? Well, good news.
Gamers beat ‘real’ race drivers at Bathurst
TWO years ago they were just playing PlayStation. Yesterday they beat the world’s best drivers at Mount Panorama. This is how they did it.
Millions of dollars for absolutely nothing
EVERY day, Australians blow huge amounts of money on things that don’t exist. It sounds crazy. It is crazy. And it’s definitely not about to stop.
The game that Hughesy changed
THE designers of a super popular video game changed the game after Phillip Hughes was tragically killed. This is how they responded.
Is this the weirdest app going around?
A DISTURBING new app lets users deliver a Disney baby. Yes, it’s as strange as it sounds.
Why you should play RPG games
THE latest Dragon Age game, Inquisition is finally out. Will this finally push traditionally geeky RPG games to the masses?
Sex Pistols singer blows $17,000 on iPad games
THE world of app gaming has claimed an unlikely victim. Everyone has their vices, but John Lydon’s is an odd one.
Grand Theft Auto’s graphic sex update
THE Grand Theft Auto franchise from gaming company Rockstar is no stranger to controversy and the game’s latest update has continued its reputation to shock.
‘Tis the season to get in the game
New consoles, fresh accessories and more games than you could play in one holiday break: gamers are being wooed in a serious way this Christmas.
Aussie gamers crown a new king
NEXT-GENERATION games consoles have a new leader, with Sony’s PlayStation 4 revealed as the fastest-selling machine in Australia.
Why Taylor’s taken her music offline
TAYLOR Swift has taken all her music off just about every popular online music streaming service. So, what does this mean for their future?
Crash Test: Best new games this week
GAME guru Cam Shea takes a closer look at Sunset Overdrive, Project Spark, The Evil Within, Borderlines: The Pre-Sequel this week. He says Sunset Overdrive is one game you won’t want to miss.
Game on: China to get Xbox One
US technology giant Microsoft will launch its Xbox One in China on September 29, becoming the first game console to enter the market in 14 years.
ISIS launches ‘virtual jihad’ on kids
EXECUTIONS in the streets. Gun-battles against American special forces. A ‘virtual jihad’ has been launched by the Islamic State through a popular video game.
Ever wanted to play in the NBA?
FOR the first time ever, you can scan your face into the upcoming NBA 2K15 game to have the closest thing to an NBA career you can.
The ridiculous $1000 shoes no one needs
WHAT’S one crucial feature you want on your next pair of shoes? An HDMI port? If you answered yes, you will love these. But probably not.
5th grader begs Microsoft not to ruin Minecraft
A PRIMARY school student has begged Microsoft not to ruin her favourite game after the software giant announced it had purchased the popular title.
ESPN: video games aren’t sport
VIDEO game tournaments have bigger prize money than most sports, sell out 10,000 seat arenas and have diehard fans. But apparently they aren’t a real sport.
Choosing a good wine just got easier
WHETHER you know a lot about wine or just like drinking it, this news is sure to whet your palate.
The reasons Apple rejects apps
NOT everyone who tries will make their fortune in mobile apps. In fact it’s a tricky process to get into the App Store. Apple reveals what it DOESN’T want.
Sony’s PlayStation Network is down after attack
SONY has confirmed that the PSN is down following a series of attacks from hackers on the network.
Why get a job when you can do this?
FOR many, standing on the podium at one of the top race tracks in the world was only ever a dream. Not anymore.
Flappy Birds sequel set to fly
JUST when you thought it was safe to get back into the app store the creator of Flappy Birds is set to launch the sequel.
Tom wants to teach you how to type
THE star of Forrest Gump aims to introduce the feel and sound of typing to the texting generation, via a new app.
The dirty tricks by taxi app rivals
RIVAL taxi apps Uber and Lyft are locked in a war to rule the streets with both being accused of some outrageous tactics to win.
GTA gamers being ‘raped’ online
GRAND Theft Auto 5 adds to its criminal record with players finding a shocking way to rape others online. Warning: Images depict sexual violence.
‘Disgusting’ Bomb Gaza app pulled after outrage
A VIDEO game where players bomb Gaza from Israeli fighter jets has been taken down after being branded ‘vile’. How did it get on the app store in the first place?
Google shoots down ‘BombGaza’
GOOGLE has been forced to pull the controversial game BombGaza from its Android app store. But has the damage already been done?
Six life lessons video games taught me
FAR from the days of Pong, video games aren’t just games anymore. Their storylines and action can teach you some crucial life lessons, particularly for our reporter.
We’re a major ‘app economy’
AUSTRALIA is a leading ‘app economy’ with a new report finding more app workers are employed here, per capita than the US and UK.
Hey Facebook, where are my messages?
THE users of Facebook have a message for the social media giant over its latest change: we know what you’re doing and we don’t like it.
Is this cat going to be the next big thing?
WHY is everyone talking about MeowChat? Find out everything you need to know about the next big app that’s going gangbusters around the world.
Chubby penis sized app row settled
MUSIC icon Chubby Checker has reportedly settled a trademark infringement lawsuit over a naughty penis measurement app named after him.
Foursquare checks out of check-ins
REMEMBER when checking-in to a location with Foursquare was a thing? Well, Foursquare just checked-out of all of that.
Son finds dad’s ghost car in Xbox game
EVERY now and then a ghost story comes along that touches the hearts of the sternest of cynics. This is one of them.
How these gamers became millionaires
PLAYING computer games is no longer a hobby, it’s a professional sport that comes with a prize pool worth more than $10 million.
Xbox update you’ve been waiting for
IT’S one feature that the PlayStation 4 has had that Microsoft’s Xbox One was missing. But not anymore thanks to the Xbox’s latest update.
The six Aussies about to take on the world
BEATING thousands of video gamers, these six aspiring drivers could be Australia’s next international motorsport champions. But can a video gamer really compete against the big guns?
Five worst gaming myths busted
THERE are many misconceptions around that gaming is completely terrible for you, but here are five reasons why gaming is actually good for you.
‘Let it Goat’ is the latest mobile gaming craze
HOW did it take this long to combine Frozen and goats into the one game? This is the latest mobile gaming craze that has everyone addicted.
The Last of Us coming to PS4
ARGUABLY the best PlayStation game to ever be released, The Last of Us Remastered has finally been confirmed for the PlayStation 4.
About time! Sexist rule changed
UPDATE: A rule forbidding women from entering a gaming championship has been revoked after a major outcry from gamers.
These are officially the best video games of E3
WE SAW dozens of great wallet tempting games announced at E3, but finally we know what the experts think were the best.
PlayStation boss’ favourite game
SONY Australia’s PlayStation admits his latest games aren’t his most special. In fact, it was something that was launched more than 30 years ago.
Revealed: This year’s biggest video games
BLOCKBUSTER games galore: the E3 conference is happening right now in Los Angeles, and these are the epic games that have come out of it.
First four Halo games are coming to Xbox One
THE rumours were true. Master Chief will be coming to Xbox One in all his next-generation console glory.
Watch Dogs: Bullets over broadband
REVIEW: Watch Dogs refers to hackers as modern-day magicians. That’s a good analogy for the bag of tricks we get to use, running amok in this huge and impressively-detailed map of Chicago.
New SingStar uses your phone as a mic
SONY is finally bringing Singstar to the PlayStation 4, but doing away with the traditional microphone and replacing it with your phone. Good idea?
Xbox One and PS4 are massive power hogs
FOR all their graphical improvements and multimedia functionality, there’s one place where Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 are sorely lacking: energy efficiency.
Could this be the answer to your money woes?
SPENDING money like a rapper with a new record deal or a shopaholic? Sort yourself some financial planning with apps that can help track and cut back your moments of monetary madness.
Trick lets iOS apps run on Android
UNIVERSITY geeks have discovered a way of tricking Android phones into running Apple apps, which could change everything on your phone.
9 crazy celebrity video game appearances
KEVIN Spacey is starring in the next Call of Duty game, but the list of other celebrity video games appearances will surprise you.
Flappy Bird wings its way back
REMEMBER the oh-so-addictive game Flappy Bird? Creator Dong Nguyen has revealed it’s making a comeback — but this time, there’s a twist.
Flappy Bird returning in August
IT’S back. The illusive game that had us all addicted is finally returning, and this time it has another trick up its sleeve.
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