Luke Mitchell
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Soulslike’s are no longer a new and thrilling concept that can achieve great things on genre alone. With industry giants like Elden Ring and successful riffs like Nioh, The Surge and Lies of P, lovers of all things punishing are spoilt for choice. Now, to stand out in a trending genre, you can no longer just make a Soulslike with a small twist and hope for the best. You need to offer something compelling, something unique, something that stops folks in their tracks, forcing them to raise an...
WWE as an overall product right now is arguably stronger than ever. As the “Road to Wrestlemania” continues to come into focus, viewership is high, with a global Netflix partnership kicking things up a notch, and even another tour Down Under is coming to Perth later this year. Hollywood star John Cena is back and has turned to the dark side for the first time in 20 years, alongside The Rock looming large and white-bread babyface star Cody Rhodes generating more “Whoa-ohs” in his entra...
When you wake up in the Living Lands for the first time, the possibilities seem endless. A mysterious island full of dangerous creatures, quirky characters and gorgeous picturesque landscapes, Avowed doesn’t take long to wow you, quickly bringing you into its unusual world. Set in the world of Eora, this first-person RPG is a spin-off of sorts from the Pillars of Eternity franchise, a series of isometric RPGs that found moderate success.
There’s an uncharted, tomb-raiding-shaped hole in the video game industry, a real lack of action adventures that focus on solving puzzles, retrieving ancient artefacts and uncovering deep dark secrets that could change the fate of the entire planet. With a whip-crack, a smirk, and an iconic fedora, Indiana Jones is here to save the day, which feels like an odd thing to say in 2024. Yet somehow, this globetrotting escapade, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a brilliantly exciting time, c...
LEGO is venturing outside of large-scale iconic movie franchises and tackling a video game of a different kind with LEGO Horizon Adventures. Taking the bold, open-world narrative of iconic hero Aloy trying to figure out who she is and where she came from, the game offers a family-friendly take on what has previously been a mature, mechanically deep and visually stunning IP, that has become synonymous with the modern PlayStation brand.
Diablo IV came out with a bang last year, offering an incredibly polished experience with the addicting loop of looting and upgrading the series is known for. With a few Seasons under its belt and a slew of updates over the past year and a half, it has now delivered its first true expansion, Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred, furthering the story and offering fans a proper opportunity to jump back in and experience some epic new content. With a truly disgusting trailer that initially revealed Vesse...
The impact that Dragon Age: Inquisition had on the video games industry is still being felt to this day, particularly for anybody in the queer community. In 2014, BioWare created what many considered at the time a high-point for RPG storytelling; an incredible world to explore, compelling companions to spend time with and a whole heap of diversity and inclusion. It’s a high bar that has only recently started to be met, but to this day, Inquisition remains important to many. Ten years later,...
Creators of the visually arresting and incredibly touching GRIS, the talented crew at Nomada Studio are back with their next adventure, exploring themes of love, identity, growth, trust and courage. This time, the focus is on a young woman named Alba, who is travelling through a decaying world with her mystical and adorable wolf companion, Neva. In this heartfelt story with truly gorgeous visuals, you’ll work together to navigate a collapsing landscape full of natural beauty and hidden dang...
Without question, Silent Hill 2 is one of the most iconic and notable psychological horror games of all time. In 2001, it revolutionised the way horror games were made; while others were hitting high notes with jump scares and zombies, Silent Hill 2 brought an overwhelming sense of dread. There’s a reason that so many modern horror games cite it as their inspiration. That’s why so many gamers were hesitant, worried, concerned, and also just a little bit hopeful when a remake of Silent Hil...
At long last, PlayStation’s ultimate mascot has burst onto the scene, and he’s not just any robot; he’s a charming little dynamo with glowing blue eyes and an unstoppable can-do spirit. Meet Astro Bot, the first full-fledged platformer to showcase this endearing titular character, and prepare for an exhilarating ride through a world brimming with vibrancy and imagination. Astro Bot delivers everything you crave in a platformer: precision-perfect gameplay, breathtakingly beautiful worlds...