Reams of fun with arts and papercraft
Releasing into an end-of-year games rush lousy with first-person shooters and other gritty fare, Paper Mario: Color Splash is a charming, genuinely funny palate cleanser.
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4 questions Nintendo needs to answer about Switch
Nintendo unveiled its brand new games console, Switch, in a brief video overnight, and so far the reception from pundits and the internet has been overwhelmingly positive. But there are questions to be answered.
Nintendo announces a brand new console
Nintendo has announced the Nintendo Switch, a new console that takes the form of a small tablet and can be used to play games at home or on the go.
Searching for virtual reality's 'killer app'
A list of the challenges faced by virtual-reality developers offers hints of what a killer VR app or game might look like.
PlayStation VR review: virtual reality for the masses
Today Sony has launched the PlayStation VR, a futuristic-looking device that – while it might not deliver the crystal-clear alternative world experiences of our dreams – could be the first virtual reality system to really take off with mainstream gamers.
What PlayStation VR is all about
On Thursday, Sony will launch a product it hopes will introduce virtual reality to the masses.
Gears of War 4: the original and still the best
Gory, glorious shooter harks back to the very first game in the series.
Open roads, Aussie landmarks in Forza Horizon 3
From huge, recognisable set-pieces like Apostles beach to small touches like the red and yellow lid bins out the front of stilted houses, Forza Horizon 3 nails its Australian setting.
'EDIE' lets you see through the eyes of person with dementia
A new virtual reality app that puts users in the position of a person living with dementia has been released for Google's Cardboard VR platform.
Recore: a fantastic game let down by poor design, performance
A fun mash-up of classic adventure platforming games and modern loot-collecting, ReCore is great but overstays its welcome.
Fixing the past to save the present in Dragon Quest VII
A wonderful game held back a little by its old-school roots, this is a great way to continue the introduction of a series Australia was previously denied.
League of Legends creators celebrate 10 years
Brandon Beck and Marc Merill talk to Fairfax about turning a dream held by two gamers sharing an apartment into a game with more than 100 million monthly active players worldwide.
'World of Warcraft' creator enters fray with start-up
He's credited with creating World of Warcraft at Blizzard, but now Rob Pardo will get a chance to prove if he can be successful outside of a big company environment.
What the PlayStation 4 Pro is all about
Sony has announced two new versions of its PlayStation 4 will release this year, including one with greater graphical capabilities than the standard console, but is it worth your while to upgrade?
Super Mario finally coming to mobile devices
Famed game designer Shigeru Miyamoto shows up at Apple's big iPhone event to show off new Mario game as Nintendo stocks skyrocket.
Party like it's 1999 in Worms W.M.D
20-year-old PC franchise has struggled in the last decade and a half to produce a game its fans would rather play than 1999's Worms: Armageddon. But this may be it.
The lifespan of an internet fad
Is Pokemon Go – the game that took the world by storm – flaming out already?
Deus Ex gets better, faster, stronger in Mankind Divided
Cyberpunk dystopia evolves across the board with more choice, more surprises and more superhuman abilities to play with.
Xbox Onesie: how you can get one of your own
Xbox Australia wasn't kidding when it said availability of its viral loungewear would be 'limited'.
Unannounced slim PS4 appears in online video
On September 7, Sony is expected to announce two new models of the PlayStation 4. They should only bother announcing one, because the Slim looks like it's already well and truly out there.