Final Fantasy XV is a return to form
Final Fantasy XV feels like a logical evolution for series fans, but isn't militantly inaccessible for newcomers.
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Tim Biggs
Tim is the editor of Fairfax's technology sections, as well as a writer and reviewer specialising in video game coverage.
Top 10 games of 2016
There may have been a shortage of world-shifting, once-in-a-decade hits this year, but great games came thick and fast every single month. Here are our favourites.
LG's V20 is a huge, feature packed phone
Coming in at the very tail-end of the year, LG's V20 might be the most feature-packed phone of 2016.
How much Apple will charge to replace lost AirPod
After a lengthy delay, Apple is finally shipping its wireless AirPods to customers, and it's also detailed what you'll pay if you lose one or need it repaired.
Blocking Pirate Bay will not stop VPN-savvy Australians
Despite a Federal Court decision this week obliging internet service providers to block certain piracy-enabling websites, Australians will continue to easily access such sites via VPNs and other technologies they already use.
Mobile Mario an addictive hunt for coins and high scores
Focusing less on precise control and more on flowing jumps, hidden coin hunts and besting your friends' high scores, Super Mario Run successfully embraces the strengths of mobile platforms without losing too much of the Nintendo charm.
The Last Guardian is an imperfect masterpiece
The Last Guardian is both a peerless game and one that leaves a lot to be desired.
Will Mario on iPhone take off?
Never before has Nintendo made a Mario game for a piece of hardware it did not build, and never before has Apple put its marketing clout behind a game so thoroughly. But can it be the next big thing?
Manage your kids' safety and spending on phones and game consoles
If your child is getting a new phone, tablet or game console for Christmas this year, here's what you need to know.
Australian Twitter in 2016: Trump, tragedy and teen heart-throbs
Donald Trump, asylum seekers, local music and #auspol were all chief topics of interest among Australian Twitter users in 2016, although as usual they were joined by a wave of memes and a near-incomprehensible amount of love for YouTube celebs turned rock band 5 Seconds of Summer.
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