Video games
‘A bridge too far’: Director reveals the line even Mortal Kombat won’t cross
In his adaptation of the hit computer game, Australian director Simon McQuoid was determined to give the fans what they want and expect - up to a point.
- by Karl Quinn
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Project Liberty: Inside Epic’s secret war with Apple over Fortnite
Court filings reveal the two-year masterplan that led Epic Games into a global legal battle with Apple.
- by James Cook, Matthew Field and James Titcomb
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Rise of another monster hunting juggernaut
The release of a new Monster Hunter is practically a public holiday in Japan. But for first timers Monster Hunter Rise can be a lot to take in.
- by Tim Biggs
Apple sets off to rule mobile gaming, embracing classics and casuals
Apple Arcade swells to include 180 games on mobile as the tech giant embarks on its biggest push yet to dominate the mobile video game industry.
- by Tim Biggs
Forgotten copy of Super Mario Bros. game sets record at auction
The game was bought as a Christmas gift in 1986 but was left in a desk drawer for 35 years. It sold for more than $860,000 at an auction on Friday.
- by Marie Fazio
Review
Technology
Co-operation is key in zany but genius two-player post-love story
Strictly requiring two players and exploring the failures of a divorcing couple’s relationship, It Takes Two is an unusual video game to say the least.
- by Tim Biggs
Part slasher, part superhero, ‘Doom Guy’ is back in a big way
The stewards of Doom’s 21st century reincarnation say the series’ lore and universe isn’t done growing yet.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Technology
Greatness requires a blood sacrifice in Curse of the Dead Gods
The latest game in the booming roguelite genre is a seriously compelling Mayan adventure, once you come to grips with the setup.
- by Tim Biggs
Roblox shares soar 43 per cent on first day, valuing gaming platform at $54b
The pandemic’s booming effect on gaming was starkly on display on Wednesday when Roblox, a gaming platform aimed at children, was floated on Wall Street.
- by Kellen Browning
Fortnite’s Epic Games takes Google to court in Australia over app payments
The game developer has added Google to its legal fight in Australia after accusing Apple of breaching consumer law in November.
- by Tim Biggs
‘Apple’s funding more than the government’: Every 10th game on Arcade is local
The iPhone-maker’s subscription games service adds more Aussie content, but the struggling industry says government support is still urgently needed.
- by Tim Biggs