The impressive gaming laptop from ROG that proves one screen just isn't enough. Discover an innovative design that pushes technology to its limits in our ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review. Since their invention in the 70s and rise to popularity throughout the early 2000s, the design of laptop computers has remained mostly unchanged. The tried and true folding design has always been a staple of portable computing. With recent advances in technology, companies are pushing the boundaries of design, creating more ambitious devices: ultra-thin notebooks, folding and detachable touch screen displays, and p ..read more

It's a Splat-Trick! Calling all inklings, octolings and everyone in between-olings, Splatoon 3 has dropped on the Nintendo Switch. The good news? It’s absolutely splatacular! Find out why in our Splatoon 3 review. As you uncover the secrets of the Splatlands and jam to Spaltoon's always impressive tracklist, you’ll lock and load with an arsenal of new and returning gear, stay fresh with the latest in Splatsville fashion, and be bold as you ink blast your way through the series’ best campaign to date. While on the surface it may seem like Splatoon 3 isn't that different from its 2017 predecesso ..read more

Hungry for a delectable slice of Australian history with characters as colourful as 100s & 1000s? Feast on this Aussie indie gem in our Wayward Strand review. Throughout the last decade, in recent times, and well into the future, Australian indie games have had a massive impact on the global games industry. Internationally-renowned titles like Unpacking, Hollow Knight, and Cult of the Lamb have rocketed to success, while indie gems like Necrobarista and Golf Story are still being enjoyed and discovered by new players every single day. One such Australian indie game that deserves a place a ..read more

Explore and interact with the Australian game industry as the Sydney Powerhouse Museum turns into a hub for game enthusiasts in this free one-night-only event. Back by popular demand, this supercharged event hosted by the Sydney Powerhouse Museum on September 1st celebrates the artistry of game development by transforming Powerhouse Ultimo into an interactive hub, spotlighting video games, RPG and tabletop gaming. So what is Powerhouse Late: Gaming? In partnership with Games Plus, visitors will get a unique opportunity to engage with new and unreleased games designed by local Sydney developers ..read more

The voluptuous Dragon Maid shooter that's absolutely bursting at the seams with b... ullets. WARNING: this review contains some mildly NSFW content. Name a massively popular anime that's aired in the last decade and there's a fair chance it's received its own tie-in videogame. Internationally popular series like Sword Art Online, Attack on Titan, Kill la Kill, and Fairy Tail just to name a few, have all received videogame adaptations to varying critical success. This phenomenon of converting anime to game was once only common practice in Japan, where numerous anime games released exclusively t ..read more

The fate of Fodlan is in your hands... again, in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes for Nintendo Switch. Musou games are a 3D take on the classic beat 'em up genre that started in 2004 in the PS1 era with Dynasty Warriors developed by Omega Force and published by Koei games. Omega Force have remained the premier developer for this somewhat niche genre since its inception, with 16 titles in the original Dynasty Warriors series, 10 in the Samurai Warriors series and 5 in the Warriors Orochi series. A number of IP owners have also collaborated with Omega Force with One Piece, Zelda, Persona, Berse ..read more

With the retro revival of the 16-bit era thanks to Square Enix's very own HD-2D series, Live A Live lives another life on Nintendo Switch! So is this lively cult classic worthy of the wait? Read ahead and explore the seven stories that await you inIt's A-Live! After 28 years, Square's influential cult classic JRPG, Live A Live, makes its Western debut on Nintendo Switch. If you grew up playing JRPGs (that's Japanese Role-Playing Games for the uninitiated), chances are you have an immense fondness for the 16-bit era. Beginning in 1987 and spanning into the mid-90's, dominated by the Super Ninte ..read more

All good things take time, as Aussie narrative "Wayward Strand" pushes back release to later this year. Here at GameNewsAus, we’re always dedicated to supporting and championing Australian indie games. That’s why one of my most anticipated games this year is the heartfelt Australian indie narrative, Wayward Strand, developed primarily in Melbourne by local devs Ghost Pattern. As a sucker for a touching story and an authentically Australian setting, I was eager to board the game’s airborne hospital later this month. But all good things take time. To add an extra coat of polish and make the game ..read more

Exes, axes, and two Thors kicking asses in Taika Waititi's latest Marvel epic. Kids, get the popcorn out. Let me tell you the story of the legendary space viking film director, Taika Waititi. Born in Aotearoa, the Land of the Long White Cloud (or Middle Earth as many of us know it), this talented human grew up with an unashamed passion for gluing together comedy and film by using his wicked sense of humour. Dabbling in sketch comedy and short films through his early career, Waititi shot to stardom as a result of several of his most popular early feature films. These included the New Zealand co ..read more

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Persona 5 Royal, Portal: Companion Collection, Minecraft Legends and DRAGON QUEST TREASURES, and a few indie treasures among the impressive list of 25+ games shown. Nintendo Switch owners curious about what’s ahead have a new presentation full of games to dive into. The newest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase featured a broad variety of games from a diverse range of development and publishing partners, coming to Nintendo Switch this year and into 2023. Announcements included the Nintendo Switch versions of three beloved Persona games, more details about th ..read more