We all know how much fun screens can be, and as adults, we also know that it’s crucial to take breaks from gaming from time to time to ensure we stay happy and healthy and don’t overdo it. Kids, on the other hand, aren’t so aware that taking breaks is good for them, which is why the adults in their lives need to help them learn.  It’s useful, in that case, to have some tricks up your sleeve to persuade your child to do something away from their screens for a while and take that much-needed break. With that in mind, here are some fantastic ways to entertain kids without screens so that th ..read more

Are you a gamer? If you are, then you might find that you spend a lot of time gaming, and not really doing much else. While this is okay every now and then, you want to try and branch out at least a little bit so that you’re doing something else too. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying that you should not enjoy your time gaming, you absolutely should. But, you need something else that you can do too. Today, we’re going to be looking at some options. Keep reading down below if you want to learn more about some of the things that you often find gamers enjoy. 1. Learning To Code This isn’t for e ..read more

Who almost forgot that this game was coming out? No, seriously. Microsoft almost seems to have as well. With the amount of marketing this sequel has received (or lack thereof, I should say) it’s almost as if they’ve shipped this game off to die. That honestly might be the case here, since Hellblade II is just as bland and tedious as the original. If not more. Our VIDEO REVIEW of Hellblade II!So I Hear You Like 3-Hit Combos? Being a linear, 7-hour experience, you’d expect a dense, layered adventure full of interesting twists and turns. Instead, Hellblade II gets players to trot around bleak-lo ..read more

What a weekend that was! A-Booyah! DreamHack, an annual gaming, anime and pop culture festival held at Melbourne Park from April 26-28, drew in over 35,000 attendees! Up from a record 25,851 last year, 2024’s event was a resounding success. From cosplay competitions to scintillating speedruns, there were more than a few attractions to keep people busy. A Striking Introduction As I walked through the front gates on Saturday, the very first thing that caught my eye was the sprawling Artist Alley looping around Rod Laver Arena’s entrance. Fellow TBN member, Sam and I kept stopping to take photos ..read more

No Rest for the Wicked puts you in the shoes of a Cerim, a holy warrior that ventures into Isola Sacra. Your reason for being there? To investigate the mysterious plague, known as the Pestilence, that has enshrouded the island. This plague has not only infested creatures throughout the land, but has even turned the very people who inhabit Isola Sacra into mindless and dangerous monsters. But that is not all that you get wrapped up in on your journey. After the death of the King, the land falls into confusion as Magnus, the King’s son, assumes the throne. Unlike his father, he is more intereste ..read more

Stellar Blade throws you into the depths of a ruined earth that has been taken over by the Naytiba, a horrifying alien race that has only one thing on its mind… eradicate humankind. Playing as Eve, it is up to you to find the source of the Naytiba and put an end to them for good. After losing your friend and mentor, Tachy, you are left isolated in your quest for earth’s salvation and must find a new way to overthrow the powers that be.  Check out our full video review here!The Narrative in Stellar Blade The narrative starts off with a bang, as you traverse along a beach taking down Nayti ..read more

Can you believe this is happening? I had to double take when the last entry in this franchise launched—13 years ago in 2011! It’s certainly been a minute, that’s for sure. In all honesty, I didn’t see the reveal of TopSpin 2K25 coming in the slightest. Nor did anyone else, I suspect. That being said, tennis fans should keep their emotions in check here. Our mini VIDEO REVIEW of TopSpin 2K25!Been There, Done That This entry does have an awesome gameplay system that feels very hand-crafted and intuitive, yet it falls short of the net in several key areas. Namely in it’s suite of game modes, or ..read more

Children of the Sun features a formula that is simple but super effective. Just like The Real Slim Shady says, you only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow—an enemy’s brains out. Thought that movie about curving bullets was impressive, huh? Think again. In this game, you literally become the bullet itself, changing trajectory to eliminate every target across the map. Our VIDEO REVIEW of Children of the Sun!Hold My Ammo Most of the levels have our eccentric-looking protagonist first scoping out the area with a sniper rifle, then numerically marking prey to be rammed by a single senti ..read more

In Ereban: Shadow Legacy you play as Ayana. She is the last known of her kind, the Ereban, which are a forgotten race that can become one with the shadows. You have been recruited by Helios, a power company that claims to be the “Giver of Energy to every corner of the galaxy.” Despite their seemingly positive exterior, it doesn’t take long to realise that something is truly amiss here. So, Ayana takes it upon herself to find out the truth about Helios and their ties to the disappearance of her people.  These shadow powers are super helpful! Ereban: Shadow Legacy Setting Being set in a dys ..read more

What’s this? A 3D South Park game? We haven’t seen one of these since Nintendo’s controllers looked like bloomin’ batarangs. Who thought that was a good design? But seriously, is there anything special about South Park: Snow Day! other than its AA price point? And the fact that it’s not another turn-based RPG? Well, let’s plough on through. Our VIDEO REVIEW of South Park: Snow Day!We Don’t Need No Education If there’s one thing you’ll be doing in Snow Day a lot, it’d be real-time fighting wave after wave of kids dressed up in cute little battle gear. Yet again, you play as the aptly-named New ..read more