Have Apple and Microsoft traded places?
Apple is planning to update its line of MacBooks, but will the same machines with minor tweaks be enough to win back mindshare from its fresher competition?
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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.
What remains of Edith Finch is a fantastical family plot
Beautifully strange and gleefully morose, What Remains of Edith Finch is a singularly amazing work of video game magical realism. Though brief and lacking any gameplay challenge, this is an incredibly special game by virtue of its narrative and creativity alone.
Tetris returns to form, with a Japanese twist
A party-ready puzzle game with heaps of modes and content to keep you busy, Puyo Puyo Tetris introduces Western gamers to an incredibly popular Japanese franchise, while also providing familiarity via its Tetris twist.
WannaCrypt: what you need to know
In a matter of days, a new form of ransomware known as WannaCry (or WannaCrypt) has crippled thousands of computers and locked up essential services including hospitals in Britain, FedEx in the US and Telefonica in Spain.
Windows 10 to play nice with iPhones, Android
Suite of new features coming this year will let you work seamlessly across Windows PC and your mobile phone.
New Mario Kart is series' greatest ever
When it arrived for Wii U in 2014, Mario Kart 8 was arguably the best, most full-featured entry in the beloved series. With the release of this new Deluxe version, there's no longer room for argument.
Five Switch games to play once you've finished Zelda
The console has only been out for a week, but if you're already itching to play something beyond that one incredible launch game here are some suggestions.
Masterful new Zelda is a breath of fresh air
This reinvention of Zelda is possibly the greatest the series has produced to date, and it's also one of the most fun and interesting open-world games around.
$260k global esports event announced for Sydney
Esports company ESL has announced that the incredibly popular Intel Extreme Masters series will be making a stop in Australia for the very first time this year, with the first event in the annual global circuit to take place in Sydney.
The Nintendo Switch is simple, but smart
Unlike any other game console on the market, the Switch lets you transition seamlessly between playing at home on your big TV and playing the exact same games on the go, Game Boy style.
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