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Ever get an itch to play something simplistic yet innately satisfying in design? Sega and Rya Ga Gotoku’s Super Monkey Ball franchise has become that for me in recent years. The series has but one simple concept that lasts surprisingly well for each entry and its bountiful level count. That concept...
Activision Blizzard is currently facing serious ongoing allegations of harassment and mistreatment of marginalised workers, along with a toxic work environment for its employees. To learn more, please click here.
No fitness game can exist in a vacuum. There’s an established body of weight loss, strength training, and resistance-building software that resists traditional gaming industry trends and often the pull of linear time. Titles from the early 2000s share more than just surface-level elements with modern releases, continuing to sell...
Hot Wheels Unleashed has been a title I have been looking forward too since the first glimpses of gameplay were released back in April. For those that don’t know, Hot Wheels are a brand of miniature toy car and you can build tracks featuring loops, jumps and more to play...
I’ve been waiting for the release of Gamedec, the top-down narrative Cyberpunk RPG since I played the demo at PAX Australia’s online event last year. I remember being intrigued by the games premise, its artistic graphics and its focus on the player making their own choices that actually matter throughout...
It’s almost redundant at this point to say that Kena: Bridge of Spirits is bloody gorgeous. Coming from an animation background, Ember Lab took our collective breath away with the announcement of this Pixar-esque beauty that combines platforming, puzzling and action combat with a touching story and an adorable army...
Death Stranding, one of 2019’s most hyped and eagerly anticipated releases, was somewhat divisive when it released. Expectations were astronomical, as this was Hideo Kojima’s first project since his infamous falling out with Metal Gear Solid publisher Konami, and fans were chomping at the bit for something incredible. Upon release,...
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Of all the stories that games can tell, a lot of indie games tend to orbit around adolescence and coming of age. Popular titles, such as the recently released Life is Strange: True Colours, tell a coming of age story through narrative choices. It makes sense because so much of...
Lost Judgment is a game that explores bullying, abuse and suicide. As such, this review will discuss said themes. For mental health support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online. Under 25? You can chat with Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800 or chat online. You can also phone the Suicide Call...
The avian action sports game SkateBIRD from Glass Bottom Games has just landed. The title features an endearing story along with many adorably cool birds, referred to in-game as birbs. Tackle 5 different skate parks with their many different objectives to help your human, known as Big Friend, do his...
As much as it’s great to see video games become big, expansive experiences that last 50+ hours, it’s always nice to return to a delightfully simple game like WarioWare. It’s a series that specialises in microgames – games so short that they can’t even be called minigames. This is its...
