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Darksiders meets Diablo in hellish co-op hack 'n' slash

Darksiders meets Diablo in hellish co-op hack 'n' slash

Darksiders returns as a top-down co-operative affair, but its mix of comic book demonic style and satisfying combat is as fun as ever.

  • by Tim Biggs

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Fortnite makers and Red Cross create game to save lives
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Fortnite makers and Red Cross create game to save lives

The International Committee of the Red Cross is working with the makers of the popular video game to raise awareness about the reality of violence.

  • by Taylor Denny
Brain Training is still sharp, but showing its age
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Brain Training is still sharp, but showing its age

Nintendo's hit mental exercise franchise returns in fine form, but times have changed since 2006.

  • by Tim Biggs
From indies to next-gen blockbusters: 20 games to look out for in 2020
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From indies to next-gen blockbusters: 20 games to look out for in 2020

From small-scale Aussie adventures to high profile sequels, here are 20 of the most anticipated games set for 2020.

  • by Tim Biggs
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X: what we know about the next-gen consoles
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PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X: what we know about the next-gen consoles

All the important specs and details we have so far on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

  • by Tim Biggs
The time has come to quest for VR
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The time has come to quest for VR

VR now has games to play, stories to tell, and a much more affordable price tag. 2020 just might be the best time to jump into the immersive medium.

  • by Krishan Sharma
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RetroPie offers a slice of summer fun
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RetroPie offers a slice of summer fun

RetroPie is a cheap and easy way to turn your living room into the arcade you dreamed of as a child.

  • by Adam Turner
King of Cards brings a royal end to one of gaming's great retro joys
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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
Classification ratings across cinema, games, TV and streaming to be 'harmonised'
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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
Series X: Microsoft unveils its next generation Xbox
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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
The 10 best video games of 2019
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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