Video games
Review
Technology
Brutal and beautiful, The Last of Us sequel is a harrowing masterpiece
There's a lot more to Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic opus than horrible violence and flesh-hungry zombies.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
Sony
PlayStation 5 consoles unveiled, including a disc-free version
The new PlayStation, launching later this year, has a striking black-and-white design.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Technology
Nintendo's fresh take on some very old game night favourites
51 Worldwide Classics is a glossy and generous collection of tabletop standards and rainy day time wasters, perfect for a night in with the family.
- by Tim Biggs
ACCC
Sony fined $3.5 million over video game refund failures
In a ruling handed down on Friday, the company was found to have made misleading representations to four consumers who believed they had purchased faulty PlayStation games.
- by Matt Bungard
Review
Technology
Minecraft spin-off a dungeon-crawling loot-fest for all ages
Dungeons is a fun adaptation of the series' iconic blocky graphics to a totally different genre, even if it features absolutely no mining or crafting.
- by Tim Biggs
Technology
Two decades after changing games and skateboarding, Pro Skater returns
Life imitated art in the years after Tony Hawk Pro Skater's success, says skateboarding legend Steve Caballero.
- by Tim Biggs
Coronavirus pandemic
Fortnite, rappers and the billion-dollar pandemic gaming boom
A smash success since its release in 2017, Fortnite's popularity has again exploded as people flock to video games amid the tedium and isolation of Covid-19 quarantines.
- by Devon Pendleton and Alex Sazonov
Life in Lockdown
Forget what you think you know about video games
The pandemic has proven, loud and clear, that gaming is certainly not a “niche” activity belonging to teenage boys.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Analysis
Culture
Competitive gaming is set to thrive in the post-lockdown era
Whether you are a seven-year-old iPad enthusiast or earning millions in professional competitive Esports, the future looking bright for gamers.
Review
Technology
Take cover, but take your time, as Microsoft's Gears gets tactical
The PC strategy adaptation of Xbox's Gears of War franchise should appeal to anyone who enjoys both chess and chainsaw bayonets.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Technology
Iconic brawler hits the streets again after 26 years
Streets of Rage 4 celebrates the '90s Sega franchise while also adapting the influential visuals, music and gameplay for 2020.
- by Tim Biggs