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The Winners of the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase Have Been Announced, and These are the Games We Want to Keep an Eye On

PAX Aus 2024 is fast approaching, and with that fast approach comes a whole bunch of new indie games to get excited for. Join Rohan as he breaks down some of the games that caught his eye.
by Rohan ElliottJuly 30, 2024

Elden Ring DLC is Too Hard? Pfft! Mikkaa Just Beat it Twice… Simultaneously!

Mikkaa, Soulslike challenge run extraordinaire has completed the impossible. She has finally defeated the final boss of Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, simultaneously on controller and dance pad. What the absolute [redacted]?!
by Iain McParlandJuly 29, 2024

Batman: Arkham Origins – The Forgotten Gem

Batman Arkham Origins is often seen as the black sheep in the series. It's time to put some respect on its name.
by Jordan JurkowskiJuly 16, 2024

Platinum Trophies That Took Years Off Our Lives

Every PSN trophy hunter loves a platinum trophy, but sometimes it just isn’t worth it. Join Thomas and Iain as they recount the platinum trophies that took years off their lives.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 4, 2024

Why I’m Hopeful for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been revealed, and reactions have been mixed, but sometimes, a little time can help you see things clearly. Join Thomas Richards as he explains why he’s hopeful for the next game in the series.
by Thomas RichardsJuly 2, 2024

Smite Evil, The Way Priests Were Meant To! Graven Game Review

Grab your Staff and holy weapons of war. There’s evil to quell in the dark-fantasy FPS action adventure, Graven.
by Dan MorrisJune 27, 2024

From 8-Bit to HD: Does the New CONTRA Capture the Magic of the Original

Guess who’s back? Back again? Contra’s back. Tell all your friends with lower back pain. Trust me, if they played the first one, they worry about that. We dive into the rebooted CONTRA: Operation Galuga, and we wonder if it's still the same old Contra, or did we lose something along the way? Let's talk about it …
by Tim BeisiegelJune 25, 2024

Blumhouse Games and Outersloth Steal the Show at Summer Game Fest

Iain’s highlight of Summer Game Fest was the announcements of two new indie game publishers, Blumhouse Games and Outersloth. We break down the games announced at SGF coming from the new players in the market.
by Iain McParlandJune 24, 2024

What Characters We Can Expect To See In Gears Of War: E-Day

The Gears Of War hype is real! Are you curious to know who may make an appearance in Xboxs upcoming Gears Of War :E-Day? We got some predictions on those you might run into during the game.
by Jake BrownJune 21, 2024

Tunic: The Perfect Blend of Zelda Nostalgia and Souls-like Challenge

I FINALLY played Tunic. Join Jordan as he goes into detail about why he can’t believe he missed out on this gem for so long!
by Jordan JurkowskiJune 17, 2024

Six Games Under Five Hours (That Don’t Suck)

Long weekend, meet short games. Here are six games you can absolutely jam out completely over a long weekend in less than five hours. Also, these games don't suck so we can ensure it's time well spent.
by Andrea CarterNovember 26, 2024

Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree is Nominated for Game of the Year: Should DLC be Eligible for GOTY?

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has been nominated for the Game of the Year at 2024’s Game Awards. Is this an injustice the world has never seen before, or should we just grit our teeth and bear it. Let’s discuss.
by Iain McParlandNovember 23, 2024

Getting Steamy Down Under – The Steam Deck Comes to Australia!

The Steam Deck is officially coming to Australia! Jordan was lucky enough to get his hands on one to see if it’s worth picking up down under!
by Jordan JurkowskiNovember 19, 2024

The Confusing Tale of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero’s Character Balance

Ben spent a lot of October playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. Is ranked balanced and fun or is it a giant mess? Let's find out!
by Ben HazellNovember 10, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations Review: The True Game of the Year

Sonic X Shadow Generations is finally here, and it’s better than we could’ve ever imagined. Join Tom as he tells you why this is the true Game of the Year for 2024.
by Thomas RichardsNovember 7, 2024

Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a Short Prequel Done Right

Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has been released, but is it more than glorified marketing material? Join Tom as he explains why this may be the best prequel mini-series ever made.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 24, 2024

5 The Sims 4 Packs Worth Every Simoleon! | It’s A Sims Thing

As an avid simmer, I've had a love-hate relationship with The Sims 4 packs. From Island Living to Discover University and even Strangerville… Yes, you heard right, there are plenty of favorable packs and adventure features for an avid simmer like myself to love playing The Sims 4.
by Stephanie JudgeOctober 19, 2024

PAX Aus 2024 Round-Up: Another PAX In The Bag!

PAX Aus 2024 has come and gone, but that’s no reason to be sad. Join Tom and Rohan as they reflect on this chaotic but fun weekend of games and panels.
by Thomas RichardsOctober 18, 2024

ADHD Mini Reviews: Halloween Edition – Silent Hill 2 Remake, Pumpkin Jack & Scooby-Doo!

The ADHD gamer returns with some mini reviews to get you into the Halloween spirit! Are these games anything to scream about? Read the article to find out more!
by Jordan JurkowskiOctober 17, 2024

PAX Aus 2024: Hands On With the Indie Showcase Winners

Day 2 of PAX means more hands-on with games and Rohan is checking out all the PAX indie winners including Anticitizen Red, Max Mustard, The Score and more to see whether they're worth all the long lines to play.
by Rohan ElliottOctober 13, 2024

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