Interactive Batman story flips the script
DC's decision to partner with Telltale for an interactive graphic adventure makes for one of the most enjoyable romps through Gotham in years.
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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.
How video games could become Australia's next big export
The results of a new independent survey of Australian video game developers suggests the industry has potential to become a "clean" national export, earning $114.9 million in the 2015–16 financial year, 81 per cent of that from overseas markets.
2016 was the year Chrome became most popular browser
Though its decline has been a long time coming, 2016 was the year that the iconic Internet Explorer ceased to be the most popular way to browse the web on desktops.
Zombie phone brands return from the grave
Thousands of tech enthusiasts descending on Las Vegas for CES last week may have felt like they'd seen a ghost or two, with smartphones bearing the names of Nokia and BlackBerry appearing like apparitions among the futuristic robots and shiny new things.
Zuckerberg reveals his 2017 personal challenge
Mark Zuckerberg has revealed his annual personal challenge: he wants to have visited and met people in every US state by the end of 2017, in an effort to better understand the "division" he feels is growing between people that use the social network he founded.
Family sues Apple over FaceTime's role in fatal car crash
A US family is suing Apple after a man using the FaceTime app on his iPhone while driving collided with their car, killing their five-year-old daughter.
Cult favourite heroine dances her way to new audiences
A masterclass in small-scale game design, this colourful sequel packs hours of gorgeous, hilarious, brilliantly-designed jumping and hair-whipping into just a handful of stages.
17 big games of 2017
Looking ahead at 2017, the long list of games scheduled for release is astonishing. Here are our picks for 17 games to keep your eye on.
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.
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.
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