Video games
Spider-man is PlayStation’s solo salvo in 2023, and it’s sensational
The PlayStation 5 provides the power for a superior Spider-man, and displays the best of Sony’s particular approach to game development.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
How one of these Australian-made games could be the next global smash
Australian games have already taken the world by storm. But are we about to see the next Untitled Goose Game?
- by Karl Quinn
Zelda in Zimmermann: Your favourite video game character could be the next big thing in fashion
Designer fashion has infiltrated video games, but video games have rarely infiltrated runways – until now.
- by Nell Geraets
One of the most popular game franchises of all time is going back to its roots
Assassin’s Creed has become known for its sprawling open-worlds, but a new narrative director is bringing the series back to its roots.
- by Nell Geraets
Never too old: Grey gamer boom brings grandparents and kids together
Melbourne was locked down when 76-year-old Harry King decided to use a stereotypically youthful passion to stay in touch with his grandson.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Opinion
Opinion
Less is still more for the latest Xbox
Why a new $550 console could be the best option for entry-level next-gen gaming.
- by Tim Biggs
The future of fashion? Digital-only dresses for thousands of dollars
Imagine a virtual closet that allows the wearer to style herself at home, or perhaps she’ll build an archive of designer pieces ready to pass down generations.
- by Clare Press
Greek mythology meets Eurovision in Melbourne-made video game
Stray Gods is an interactive musical in the form of a video game, scored by a Grammy-nominated composer and featuring the voice of pop singer Montaigne.
- by John Bailey
Far from niche: Four out of five Australians are gamers
Driven by evolving game design and a pandemic-led digital adoption, three-quarters of Australian 65-74 year olds are now among our growing audience for games.
- by Tim Biggs
8-bit Bach: There’s more to video game music than bleeps and blops
From Donkey Kong and Bach to Tetris and Tchaikovsky, music in video games is vast and varied, yet some still associate it with 8-bit electronics.
- by Nell Geraets
Analysis
Cloud
Why are streamers getting excited about video games?
With Netflix, Sony and others soon to join Microsoft with coherent streaming offerings, here’s how playing from the cloud works today.
- by Tim Biggs