Video games
King of Cards brings a royal end to one of gaming's great retro joys
The latest and final episode in the original Shovel Knight saga is also the biggest, deepest and most impressive.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
Digital Inquiry
Classification ratings across cinema, games, TV and streaming to be 'harmonised'
The government wants ratings to be updated to take account of Australians' rapidly evolving entertainment habits.
- by Fergus Hunter
Microsoft
Series X: Microsoft unveils its next generation Xbox
The upcoming system resembles a tall PC tower and will release in late 2020.
- by Tim Biggs
Technology
The 10 best video games of 2019
From remakes and revivals to brand new experiences and challenges, these are our favourite games of the past year.
- by Tim Biggs and David Milner
Review
Technology
Pokemon better than ever in latest evolution
The removal of some old barriers, a reworking of the battling system and new ways to connect with others make Pokemon Sword and Shield a great next step for the series.
- by Tim Biggs
Arts
ACMI mixes hi-tech with retro charm in $40m renewal
A sneak peak inside the Australian Centre for the Moving Image's epic makeover.
- by Hannah Francis
Review
Technology
Jedi Fallen Order restores the balance after a decade of bantha fodder
With cinematic presentation and mechanics that play out like a greatest hits of 21st century adventure games, the Disney era has its first good Star Wars game.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Microsoft
Microsoft's $250 Xbox controller might just be worth it
The Elite Series 2 remains a totally optional luxury, but it adds a lot of convenience, compatibility and customisation potential to the standard pad.
- by Tim Biggs
Podcast
Gaming reframes how we see bushfires, climate change
Angharad 'Rad' Yeo, host of ABC TV’s Good Game: Spawn Point, says video games convey an experience that other mediums can struggle with.
- by Peter Wells
Review
Technology
Living your life in a space corporate paradise
The Outer Worlds is an impressively open roleplaying game with a surprisingly coherent message: blind corporate loyalty is lame.
- by David Milner
Google's cloud gaming system has launched, but it isn't ready
Gamers in North America and Europe can now purchase and play games on Google's streaming console, but most will want to wait.
- by Gene Park