Aliens might be one of the best science fiction films of all time, but that’s an easy one. Here’s a take that’s a little hotter: Alien: Isolation is one of the best horror games of the last generation. With that, you could imagine that I was particularly excited to check out Alien: Isolation 2. It’s…
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. But apparently there’s a new Total War: Warhammer 40,000 game coming out too. While I’m a fan of the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, I sadly have never played a Total War game, and I’m not really sure why. But thanks to the good folks…
If you’re a fan of the Like a Dragon games (formerly known as Yakuza), then Stranger Than Heaven might already be on your radar. It certainly was on mine, and thanks to the good folks at Sega at PAX Aus 2026, we got the chance to sit down for some hands-on time. As you would…
Not counting Gears Tactics (which is incredibly underrated), it’s hard to believe we haven’t had a mainline Gears game since Gears 5 in 2019. While that was also a fantastic experience in its own right, it was hard to tell exactly where the franchise would go next. And in the years that followed, the conversation…
Ah, remember Wii Sports? The game that literally anyone could play… My video game newbie mum even bought a Wii of her own because she was obsessed. Then came the Wii Sports Resort, a beautiful new instalment in the series that transported us to Wuhu Island with a new range of sporting games that didn’t…
I hadn’t played the first Minecraft Dungeons when it was released in 2020, but it’s not because I wasn’t interested. I’m a massive Diablo fan, so a dungeon crawler such as this, infused with the craftiness and vibrancy of Minecraft, seems like a great idea. In many ways, Minecraft Dungeons II is a solid, functional…
I hate to admit it, but before this review, I’ve never played an Ace Combat game. I had certainly seen snippets of gameplay and had come to know how beloved the franchise was, but it was something I had never come across prior to Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. And now that I’m here,…
That time of year has come once again, and EA Sports FC 27 is here to bring the franchise into another round of squad updates, gameplay improvements, and new modes to enjoy both solo and with friends. For the most part, EA Sports FC 27 excels as far as gameplay is concerned, even if most…
Silent Hill has a rich history in the gaming space. It has provided some of the scariest moments in the horror genre and spawned a film franchise and many fans across several generations. The series consistently reinvents itself, and this is the key to its success. The latest game in the series, Townfall, is…
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again, as we prepare for PAX Aus. What might already feel like Christmas for gaming and pop culture fans will now get that much bigger, with the addition of Nintendo, World of Warcraft and Bandai Namco Entertainment joining the expo floor line-up this year. Play Some…
Private multiplayer servers can help you manage maps, rules, player access, mods, and event dates, and they can help you arrange gaming sessions for groups. It’s not expensive for a few pals to play, but it can get pricey when you need more players or more server power. You spend more every month on server…
I’m a massive fan of Dune, be it Frank Herbert’s original books, Denis Villeneuve’s more recent films, or even David Lynch’s underrated 1984 adaptation; I’m always looking for an excuse to return to the desert planet of Arrakis. Anyone who has delved into this world before will be aware of the expansive lore, long list…
Fire Emblem is one of the biggest and best RPG franchises not only for Nintendo, but it feels like it can go toe-to-toe with the big ones like Final Fantasy. In Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, it’s safe to say that the franchise is still going strong. It’s not merely the…
I reviewed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 when it launched in 2023, and thought that while those games could have used a nicer 1080p polish, they still hold up incredibly well on modern platforms. Not to mention the clean menus, loads of bonus content and even some older original NES titles, it’s a no-brainer…
PAX Aus 202 is right around the corner, taking place over the weekend from October 9-12 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year feels crazier than ever, with new games to try, esports to watch, creators to chat to, interactive experiences to join and goodies to buy. SEGA will have four playable titles…
I don’t have much of a connection to the original Onimusha games from the PS2 era, but I did play them briefly. While that was many years ago, I did review the more recent remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, and felt that it had plenty to offer both new and existing fans amongst modern-day action…
For the second night in a row, Nintendo kept Aussies up till the early hours with a second packed direct full of announcements for new titles, expected titles, and so many ports of existing games coming to the Switch 2. Metroid Ravenous After the middling reaction to Metroid Prime 4, Samus is back in a…
Insomniac Games did such a great job with Marvel’s Spider-Man over the course of three titles that I would personally trust them with any superhero game they wanted to tackle. With that being said, Wolverine is one of my absolute favourites, and I really can’t believe it’s here. In many ways, Marvel’s Wolverine absolutely nails…
Nintendo kept us up till the wee hours delivering the first of its two Directs this week. The first one focused purely on The Legend of Zelda, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. With the recent announcement of the Ocarina of Time remake, I was excited to see some actual gameplay footage and…
After two surprisingly addictive outings in the Hot Wheels Unleashed series, developer Milestone has taken that same arcade racing and put it into an open world spanning four massive islands in their latest game, Infinite Rush. The result is a game that handles brilliantly but loses some of the structure that made the last two…
As a die-hard Boston Celtics fan, I was hoping NBA 2K27 would be kinder to me than the offseason was. It’s a tradition that I jump straight into Play Now and whip up a quick match between the Celtics and whoever I believe will be the best in the East for the upcoming season. As…
Fresh off PlayStation’s back-to-back State of Play showcases, it’s Nintendo’s time to wow us with two Nintendo Direct showcases, one of which is delivering a closer look at a game we admittedly all can’t wait to see. The first Nintendo Direct will take place on Wednesday, the 9th September at 12:00 am AEST for The…
An absolutely massive showing hit us late last night, with two back-to-back PlayStation State of Play streams highlighting not only a bunch of titles from PlayStation Studios and third-party developers, but also a range of titles from Asia as well. Without further ado, let’s dive in! STATE OF PLAY A NEW RESIDENT EVIL MOVIE TRAILER…
PlayStation’s State of Play streams are always something to look forward to, but I guess we’ll have to double our excitement for this week. We’re getting two State of Play streams back to back later tonight, the first of which will focus on the upcoming titles from PlayStation Studios and third-party developers alike, including another…
There are a few things to note before I begin my review of Orbitals. If you read my Split Fiction review last year, then you’ll know how much of a sucker I am for a good cooperative experience. For one, I love getting my wife, who is not a gamer by any stretch of the…
I was a fan of the original Mortal Shell when it was released back in 2020, but I will admit that it fell through the cracks, wedged within the rapidly expanding world of Souls-like games. Even so, it had introduced and implemented a few new ideas, mainly stemming from the Shell mechanic, but for the…
The PAX Aus Indie Showcase is back once again for 2026 to celebrate Australia’s most inventive independent game creators, by highlighting a selection of digital and board games, which will be available to try out later this year. Superloop will be sponsoring the PAX Aus Indie Showcase for this year, supporting the next generation of…
The first game from brand-new studio Rebel Wolves is a massive single-player RPG that features heavy development from the team that worked at CD Projekt Red on a little indie game called The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt. An incredibly ambitious open-world action RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker is an ambitious debut with teeth, though…
I got the chance to go hands-on with Star Wars Zero Company earlier this month, and due to the lengthy nature of that build, feel like the genuine love I have for this game might not only sound familiar, but might also have increased. So apologies in advance if we touch on a few of…
While Netflix subscribers got an exclusive look earlier this morning, everyone got to see a whopping 26 minutes of Grand Theft Auto 6 just hours later. The Extended Look showed us plenty of cinematic sequences, action, activities and a decent dive into this much larger version of Vice City. Without further ado, let’s jump in…
