Gaming
The line between man and machine
It’s a weighty question which the Deus Ex series of games have pondered at length, with the first game in 2000 redefining the RPG first-person shooter genre.
Sony unveils two new PlayStations
NOT to be outdone by today’s Apple announcement, Sony has unveiled a couple new versions of its PlayStation console.
What’s at the centre of the universe?
GAMERS have started to reach the centre of the universe of highly-anticipated game No Man’s Sky and here’s what’s there. WARNING: Spoilers alert.
VR game promotes sexual assault
A NEW video game set for release on PlayStation’s virtual reality system is allowing people to sexually assault female characters.
First Pokemon Go death reported in Japan
A FEMALE pedestrian has been killed and another badly injured in a car accident in western Japan, involving a man playing the popular Pokemon Go game while driving, authorities say.
WTF! People actually want to buy this?
WHEN Xbox announced it was developing a line of onesies for entertainment fans I had my doubts. But the internet has proved me wrong.
What this graph tells us about Pokemon
AFTER being released, Pokemon Go swept the globe with countless people joining the app. Almost two months down the track, how have things changed?
Has No Man’s Sky been a success?
YOU may be aware that rather a lot of gamers are very angry with No Man’s Sky and their reasons are not entirely meritless.
Should I buy the Xbox One S?
THE new Xbox One S console has been out for a few weeks and the question everyone wants to know is if they should upgrade. Well, here is your answer.
Is a new PlayStation coming?
SONY sent out invitations to a ‘PlayStation Meeting’ this week, sparking rumours they will reveal details of their new gaming console, the PlayStation Neo.
Surprising sport coming to the Olympics
HOURS of training, competitive players, millions of fans and worldwide tournaments. It sounds just like any other Olympic sport. But the thing is, it’s not.
Playing the game without an end
WITH 18 quintillion unique planets to explore, No Man’s Sky is one of the most anticipated games ever released. But does it live up to its hype?
Homeowner sues Pokemon Go creators
A WOMAN whose house has been inundated with Pokemon Go players after the property was designated a gym is suing the app’s creators.
Baseball player shot playing Pokemon Go
CALVIN Riley was playing the hit mobile game Pokemon Go with a friend at a popular tourist attraction when someone shot him dead.
Teen gamers are better at school
RESEARCH conducted on thousands of Australian teens has shown those who play online games enjoy a considerable advantage over their peers.
Video games not such a dumb pastime
TEENAGERS should play video games if they want to boost their maths and science scores — but they should forget about Facebook, research suggests.
Gunned down while playing Pokemon Go
A MAN was shot to death while playing Pokemon Go on his phone at a tourist attraction along San Francisco’s waterfront.
Entire country just outlawed Pokemon Go
THE overwhelming success of Pokemon Go has led to some unexpected obstacles for the game’s creators. It has just been banned in one country.
Meet the world’s first smart trampoline
THE humble trampoline just went next level, thanks to an interactive gaming system that benefits child development.
Blend of history and entertainment
FOR 25 years, gaming megalomaniacs, imperialists and strategy enthusiasts have turned to the Civilization series for a “taking over the world” fix.
Humans in an age of augmentation
CYBERPUNK thriller Deus Ex instantly redefined storytelling, narration and gameplay while simultaneously becoming a cult classic.
Angry homeowner suing makers of Pokemon Go
AFTER reaching boiling point with kids on his lawn, a man is filing a lawsuit against Pokemon Go makers for allegedly prompting players to trespass on private property.
Sex offenders banned from Pokemon Go
NEW York is enforcing a new ban to stop sex offenders from playing the game. Should Australia follow suit, or is this law an over-reaction?
‘Rhodes no longer officially exists’
IT WAS the most notorious Pokemon Go spot in Sydney but local residents have won a battle to get it removed from the game.
Senator takes aim at Counter Strike
GAMBLING sites linked with popular first person shooter game Counter Strike has prompted an Australian senator to call for some games to be reclassified.
‘Pokemon Go’ gets reality check
THE creators of “Pokemon Go” are working to remove real-world locations that don’t wish to be included in the mobile gaming sensation.
Our future life on Mars in a game
WHETHER it’s alien fighting machines or somewhere to leave Matt Damon for a while, Mars has long provided an attractive setting for sci-fi stories.
Proof this Pokemon craze is out of control
VIDEO: Reckless fans dice with danger and enrage motorists as they spill on to a road at Rhodes to catch a valuable creature on the Go app.
Entrepreneur’s $5 billion regret
IVAN Lee’s idea never gained momentum. But now another company is worth $5 billion after releasing the same thing.
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