Video games
Review
Gadgets
Atari’s return to game consoles is charming, but confusing
A console for classical-style experiences, which can also be a PC, is a great idea. But at $850 the Atari VCS makes little sense compared to the competition.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
Getting grandma into gaming could keep her mentally sharp, study finds
Research suggests adding a mental component to exercise for older people by getting them playing active video games has a positive cognitive benefit.
- by Stuart Layt
‘A tool for good’: How video games helped Nelson during lockdown
Mobile phone that involve players going outside had a positive impact on the mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Andrew Taylor
Review
Technology
Furry Kung Fu fable is mutated, but certainly not evolved
With a promising premise but an unfortunate lack of identity, Biomutant is a much-anticipated game that introduces too many features and systems while not fully realising any of them.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Technology
Gothic gore and supernatural silliness in Resident Evil Village
Resident Evil Village is an anthology of terrifying puzzle rooms and monstrous battles, tied together by a story that does its best to raise the series’ high watermark for morbid absurdity.
- by Tim Biggs
‘In the public interest’: ACCC’s Sims urges Federal Court to hear Apple v Epic Games case
The consumer watchdog has made the unusual move of requesting to speak at a court case between two tech giants, after Apple successfully had the matter suspended.
- by Tim Biggs
Nintendo issues gloomy outlook, warns of chip shortage
Nintendo shares slid as it warned that component shortages could affect production and gave a conservative profit forecast for the year.
- by Takashi Mochizuki and Debby Wu
Review
Technology
A picture perfect return for Pokemon Snap
It may be more passive than the usual battling and monster poaching, but taking photos of Pokemon makes for a surprisingly great time.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Opinion
Murder mystery game that helped me rediscover Melbourne
If you liked Pokemon Go, you’ll love this new murder mystery game set in the heart of historic Melbourne.
- by Alice Clarke
Gadgets to give your old game consoles an extra life
From wireless controllers to HDTV-compatible video converters, the market for devices that bring your old consoles to modern standards has never been fuller.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Opinion
Video games aren’t the problem, systemic sexism in Parliament is
Every time there is a scandal or human-made disaster caused by systemic issues, someone in a position of power will blame everything on video games.
- by Alice Clarke